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Hillsdale College Hosts Lecture From Leonard Leo, Executive Vice President of The Federalist Society

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On Wednesday, April 4 at 8 p.m. EDT, Hillsdale College will host a public lecture from Leonard Leo, executive vice president of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy. The lecture will be held in Phillips Auditorium on campus.

Leo is the executive vice president of the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy, which works to promote constitutional operation of the judicial branch of government and upholds traditional values and individual liberty. Leo served as an advisor to President Donald Trump on the recent appointment of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, aiding in his confirmation and transition process. He previously served as chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom under President George W. Bush, and was the Catholic strategist for the Bush-Cheney campaign. Additionally, he was a delegate to the UN Council and UN Commission on Human Rights under Pres. Bush. Leo and the Federalist Society’s other founders received the 2009 Bradley Prize for their work to further the ideals of freedom and rule of law.

The lecture is free and open to the media, but advance registration is recommended. To RSVP, contact Emily Davis at [email protected] or 517-607-2730.

About Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is an independent liberal arts college located in southern Michigan. Founded in 1844, the College has built a national reputation through its classical liberal arts core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. It also conducts an outreach effort promoting civil and religious liberty, including a free monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a circulation of more than 7.5 million. For more information, visit hillsdale.edu.

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Media inquiries may be directed to:
Emily Stack Davis
517-607-2730 (work)
517-803-3745 (cell)
[email protected]
For all other inquiries contact Hillsdale College at 517-437-7341.