“The State of the Constitution” 

Kannon Shanmugam, head of the Supreme Court practice at Paul, Weiss, will speak about the role of the judiciary in our constitutional system and the relationship between the judiciary and the other branches of government.

Kannon is a partner in the law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.  He heads the firm’s Supreme Court and appellate litigation practice and is managing partner of the firm’s Washington office. Widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier appellate advocates, Kannon has argued 27 cases before the Supreme Court, including several of the Court’s most significant recent business and criminal cases.  Beyond the Supreme Court, he has argued dozens of appeals in courts across the country.  In ranking Kannon in the first tier of appellate advocates nationwide, Chambers USA praised him as “brilliant” and “unflappable."

The discussion will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, in the Mumford Room, located on the sixth floor of the Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. The program is free and open to the public. Registration is highly recommended. 

For additional event information, please contact the Law Library at lawoutreach@loc.gov or 202-707-1980.

Request ADA accommodations 5 business days in advance at 202-707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.

Registration is not a guarantee of admission. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest metro stations are Capitol South (Blue/Orange/Silver Line—a two block walk) or Union Station (Red Line—a half-mile walk). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garages are also available, the largest residing at Union Station. For more details, please visit https://www.loc.gov/visit/directions/.

What can I bring into the event?

All visitors must pass through airport-like security to enter the Library. All personal items will be scanned, including jackets, purses, briefcases, etc. Please allow plenty of time to pass through security. Note that the Library forbids certain items and no provisions are made for checking or holding prohibited belongings. For more information, please visit http://www.loc.gov/visit/guidelines-and-tips/.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes, please bring your photo ID and ticket after registering. We will accept tickets in both print and/or electronic format.

Can I update my registration information?

Yes. 

Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?

Tickets are non-transferrable and must match the name of the person attending.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please email lawoutreach@loc.gov or call (202) 707-1980.