Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer Dispatches From The Collapse Of The Rule Of Law
Oct 29, 2025
This discussion dives into the ethical dilemmas faced by conservative lawyers confronting the Trump era's impact on the rule of law. Judge Michael Luttig delivers a passionate critique of the Supreme Court, calling for urgent action. The fallout from a lawyer's viral rant at a baseball game raises questions about professional conduct. Additionally, a major law firm is at a crossroads, seeking merger partners amid significant leadership changes. Finally, the panel debates the balance between resisting current abuses and preparing for a post-crisis legal landscape.
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Conservative Legal Movement Facing Moral Reckoning
- The Society for the Rule of Law gathered conservative lawyers alarmed by the Trump administration's threats to legal norms.
- Many attendees wrestled with whether their own conservative projects contributed to the current crisis.
Luttig's Stark Warning About The Court
- Judge Michael Luttig delivered a blunt rebuke that the Supreme Court is acting illegitimately and undermining democracy.
- The conference debated whether to push back or prepare civil society for a post-collapse transition.
Resist Or Rebuild? The Strategic Dilemma
- Panelists raised the question of whether opponents should focus on resisting abuses or building institutions after a breakdown.
- The debate framed responses as either opposition to prevent collapse or planning for a post-collapse civil society.