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Mission Statement

Philosophy The Boalt Chapter of the American Constitution Society advocates a progressive legal philosophy. We promote an expansive interpretation of the Constitution based on the ideals of its language, not the constraints of the past. For as society matures, so should the laws that govern it.

Goals We aim to foster and shape the debate over jurisprudence and legal policy, as well as the values for which they stand. We intend to promote individual civil liberties over state supremacy; human rights over corporate prerogatives; respect, equality and diversity over intolerance, discrimination and homogeneity; and the right of all generations to enjoy the environment over the ability of the present generation to destroy it. We will work to give a voice to the silenced, justice to the powerless, and opportunity to the oppressed.

Chapter Officers, 2004-2005 Term

President: Melissa Mortazavi

Vice President: Cody Hoesly

Secretary: Henry Orren

Treasurer: Lon Sorensen

Programs Director: Chris Morray-Jones

Projects Coordinator: Deborah Slon

Publicity Chair: Rashad Morris

Social Chair: Jill Meyers

Chapter Officers, 2003-2004 Term

President: Mazen Basrawi

Vice President: Melissa Mortazavi

Secretary: Mike Anderson

Treasurer: Lon Sorensen

Programs Director: Aaron Monick

Projects Coordinator: Cody Hoesly

Publicity Chair: Amy Enslow

Boalt Chapter Constitution

Click here to download the constitution for the Boalt Chapter of the American Constitution Society, as a Word document.

History and background

Formed in Spring 2001 by Peter Rubin and David Halperin, The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is a national organization of law students, law professors, practicing lawyers and others. The Boalt Chapter was founded in the Spring of 2002.