University of Chicago professor of law and history, Alison L. LaCroix was appointed to the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court to contribute her academic expertise in constitutional law history and federalism. In this captivating lecture-style presentation, LaCroix will expand our understanding of the pivotal period between the Founding Era and the Civil War that shaped modern American constitutional law and our understanding of the concepts of union, federalism, and sovereignty. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of the foremost scholars in constitutional history.

This program is presented as part of the annual Karla Scherer Endowed Lecture Series for the University of Chicago.

UChicago - Complimentary Tickets

University of Chicago students and faculty can redeem up to 2 complimentary tickets for the following events on Hyde Park Day 2024: Paul Reitter on Karl Marx's Capital; Alison L. LaCroix: The Interbellum Constitution; Marcus Garvey and the Democratization of Eloquence; Christopher Cox on Woodrow Wilson: The Light Withdrawn; A Talk on Dance and Movement with Kyle Abraham.

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This event is presented by the Chicago Humanities Festival.

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