The Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law
The Byron R. White Center was founded in 1990 through the generous bequest of Colorado Law alumnus Ira C. Rothgerber. The work of the Byron White Center is premised on the belief that an informed and engaged community is essential to our Constitutional democracy. Our mission is to support excellence in Constitutional legal scholarship, offer opportunities for Colorado Law students to promote justice, expand public knowledge and informed discussion about the Constitution.
Upcoming Events
The Byron R. White Center and the Colorado Law Advancement team present the 2026 U.S. Supreme Court Term Review, sponsored by the generous support of Faegre Drinker. The stakes at the U.S. Supreme Court this term remain at an all-time high, with effects that will be felt across the nation. Join us as a distinguished panel of former U.S. Supreme Court clerks and legal scholars discuss the notable cases the U.S. Supreme Court decided during the 2025-2026 term and the impact of those decisions on practitioners.
Panelists for the 2025-26 U.S. Supreme Court Term Review:
P. Deep Gulasekaram (Moderator), Professor of Law and Director of Byron White Center
Helen Norton, University Distinguished Professor and Rothgerber Chair in Constitutional Law
Scott Skinner-Thompson, Professor of Law & Dean's Scholar
Doug Spencer, Professor of Law and Ira C. Rothgerber Jr. Chair in Constitutional Law
Aaron D. Van Oort, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
Location: Faegre Drinker
The Byron White Center presents a lunch talk with Mike Paulsen titled "Colorado Was Right! The U.S. Supreme Court's Great Train Robbery in Trump v. Anderson (or "Why Trump is Not President").
In person attendance is encouraged and lunch will be provided. If you are unable to attend in person, you may join by zoom. Registration is not required.
Additional details will be shared at a later date!
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Wolf Law Building, Room TBD, 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr. Boulder, CO 80305
Constitution Day Project Training for those who have signed up to be a volunteer! Join us during the lunch hour to learn about the lesson plan you'll be teaching and any other important details about the program. If you haven't registered yet to be a volunteer, please click the gold button blow.
Lunch will be served!
Every September since 2011, Colorado Law Students and volunteers visit classrooms all over Colorado in honor of Constitution Day, offering interactive lesson plans that raise tough questions. Themes have included the First Amendment, the Fourth Amendment, voting rights, the Constitution more generally, and other topics that engage students with current events and the role the Constitution plays in them.
The application is now open to sign up for the 2026 Constitution Day Project! If you are a law student, attorney, teacher or high school administrator interested in participating, please click the gold button below.
The Byron R. White Center and the Colorado Law Advancement team present the 2026 U.S. Supreme Court Term Review, sponsored by the generous support of Faegre Drinker. The stakes at the U.S. Supreme Court this term remain at an all-time high, with effects that will be felt across the nation. Join us as a distinguished panel of Colorado Law Faculty discuss the notable cases the U.S. Supreme Court decided during the 2025-2026 term and the impact of those decisions on practitioners.
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Room 206, Wolf Law Building
This year's 15th Annual Stevens Lecture will feature Judge Carlton W. Reeves, a United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Mississippi. Additional details and the topic of discussion will be announced at a later date! Please visit our event page below for the most up to date information.
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Wolf Law Building, Wittemyer Courtroom, 2450 Kittredge Loop Dr. Boulder, CO 80305
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