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2026 Santa Clara Law Review Symposium

“The Changing Landscape of Constitutional Interpretation and Its Impact on Immigration Law, Reproductive Rights, and Education Law”

This year’s Symposium will delve into recent shifts in Constitutional interpretation and stare decisis, addressing broader challenges of governance at the federal level and their impact on the states. Currently, Constitutional interpretation is a topical discussion in the legal field and society. Santa Clara Law Review aims to create a respectful space where attendees can hear from legal experts who will critically analyze the arguments presented in each panel and offer their perspectives.

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We have secured highly respected legal scholars and practitioners to share their insights, making this an incredible

chance to engage with thought leaders in the field. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with the opportunity to network with respected legal professionals who have expertise in the panel topics below!

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Eligible General MCLE credit: Three hours

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Click here to view and download CLE materials

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Event Panels:
Panel 1: Immigration: This discussion will focus on the upcoming Supreme Court case concerning birthright citizenship and President Trump’s executive order on the matter.
Panel 2: Reproductive Rights: This session will explore contraception rights, policy considerations, and the future of Constitutional rights concerning reproductive freedom in light of relevant Supreme Court decisions in Geduldig, Dobbs, and Skrmetti.
Panel 3: Education Law: This panel will focus on Mahmoud v. Taylor, the recent Supreme Court decision, and how freedom of religion, the establishment clause, and parental rights should be interpreted in the context of public schools.

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Event Schedule:

Date: Friday, April 17th

Location: Williman Room, Benson Center

  • 9:00–9:50 AM – Breakfast & Check-In

  • 10:00 AM–10:50 PM – Welcome, Keynote Speaker

  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: First Panel Session (Immigration)

  • 12:10 - 1:10 PM – Lunch

  • 1:15 - 2:15 PM – Second Panel Session (Reproductive Rights)

  • 2:20 - 3:30 PM – Third Panel Session (Education Law)

  • 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM – Optional hour of networking

  • 5:00 PM – Event concludes

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Speakers:

  • Bradley W. Joondeph, Professor of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law

  • Allison Tirres, Professor of Law, University of San Francisco School of Law

  • Ming H. Chen, Professor of Law, Research Chair & Director of the Center on Race, Immigration, Citizenship and Equality, University of California, San Francisco Law

  • Evangeline Abriel, Clinical Professor of Law, Director, Center for Social Justice and Public Service, Santa Clara University School of Law

  • Ederlina Co, Associate Professor of Law, University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

  • Michelle Oberman, Professor of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law

  • Jane Schacter, Professor of Law, Stanford Law School

  • William S. Koski, Professor of Clinical Education and Graduate School Education, Director of Youth and Education Law Project

  • Emma J. Sol, Associate, Lozano Smith, Attorneys at Law

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We are excited to provide students and the legal community with such a timely and academically rich event. We hope that you will join us!

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Please use the link below to RSVP for the event. For more information or any questions, please contact Gillian Spring at gspring@scu.edu.

In compliance with the ADA/504, please direct your accommodation requests to Gillian Spring at gspring@scu.edu. 

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