The Three Faces of American Constitutional Law

This lecture will display how American constitutional law has been shaped by three narratives: stories that show the virtues of localism, stories that show the virtues of nationalization, and stories that reveal the need for both. This history of federalism - a constant negotiation between local and national power - is a guide to current and future generations of Americans for confronting the challenges we face. The Sumner Canary Memorial lecture was established to honor the memory of the late Judge Sumner Canary, a pillar of the Cleveland legal community. Judge Canary served on the Ohio Court of Appeals for the Eighth District and as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. In addition to his public service, Judge Canary was a partner at the firms of Canary & Walsh and Arter & Hadden. This lectureship, which was made possible due to the generosity of Judge Canary's widow, Nancy Canary, has featured numerous federal judges, scholars, academics, and six U.S. Supreme Court Justices --- Event Details: