About Us
The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies is an organization of law students interested in the current state of the legal order.
The Federalist Society is founded on three guiding principles:
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The state exists to preserve freedom
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The separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution
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It is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.
As a student group, we host weekly speaking events featuring esteemed judges, law professors, and prominent legal advocates. We welcome all students and are committed to encouraging dialogue and fostering policy understanding at Penn.
Executive Board
2024 - 2025
Jonathan Khouzam is a 3L at Penn Law. Prior to law school, he graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in History and Economics. He focused his undergraduate studies on Latin American History and Global Economic Policy. In addition to his role in the Federalist Society, Jonathan is president of the St. Thomas More Society at Penn. He is also a member of Christian Legal Society and the Collegium Institute. During his 1L summer, Jonathan interned in the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, and during his 2L summer, he was a summer associate for Jones Day in Dallas. Following graduation, Jonathan will join Jones Day as an associate in their Dallas office and will clerk for Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk in the Northern District of Texas. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys trying out new recipes, keeping aquariums, and exploring Philadelphia.
Jonathan Khouzam
Co-President
Olivia Parsons is a current 3L at Penn Law. She graduated from Boston College, where she majored in International Studies and Islamic Civilizations and minored in Chinese. Before law school, she worked in investment banking in New York City. In addition to her role in the Federalist Society, Olivia is an Articles Editor for Law Review. During her 1L summer, Olivia interned for Judge Chad F. Kenney on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. During her 2L summer, she was a summer associate at Sullivan & Cromwell in New York. After graduation, Olivia will return to Sullivan & Cromwell and then clerk for Judge Thomas M. Hardiman on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In her free time, Olivia enjoys running, cooking classes, ballet, reality TV, and exploring Philly restaurants.
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Olivia Parsons
Co-President
Vice President of
Social Engagement
Nate Fields
Vice President of Academic and Career Affairs
Trevor Sawires
Vice President of Events
David Marentic
Mentorship Co-Director & Clerkship Director
Megan Gerges
Mentorship Co-Director
Ben Keener
Director of Communications
Zachary Schultz
Symposium Co-Director
Cana Cossin
Symposium Co-Director
Chris Bearne
Director of
External Outreach
Jack La Jeunesse
Director of
Community Service
Max Stainton
Membership Co-Director
James Rueter
Membership Co-Director
Chris Costello
Treasurer
Chris Emerson
Digital Director
Caleb Waters