CCD Events

The Center for Constitutional Design brings together the top minds in constitutional law and practice to explore the most pressing issues facing democracy at home and abroad. Join us for these important discussions.

From FDR to Biden: The Creation of the Modern Presidency

Virtual Event The Center for Constitutional Design at Arizona State University and the National Constitution Center present a discussion exploring how the institution of the modern presidency has evolved through

Annual Supreme Court Review: The 2022 Term

Location: Beus Center for Law and Society 111 E Taylor St, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

On October 26th, the Center for Constitutional Design will host a conversation among ASU law faculty, moderated by Patricia Lee Refo (Partner, Snell & Wilmer, and 2020-21 President, American Bar

Why Desegregation Still Matters, and What We Can Learn from the Past

Location: Beus Center for Law and Society 111 E Taylor St, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Was school desegregation a stunning success or a tragic failure?  Americans have been debating this question for over half a century.  Part of the difficulty of answering it comes from

2024 Model Constitutional Convention

Location: Beus Center for Law and Society 111 E Taylor St, Phoenix, Arizona, United States

On May 23-26, 2024, the Center for Constitutional Design at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU will host the first national student-led Model Constitutional Convention in the United States. Convening in