James Phillips

James C. Phillips is a PhD candidate in Jurisprudence and Social Policy at UC-Berkeley, from which he also has a JD. He is an associate with Kirton McConkie and a member of the Executive Committee of the Federalist Society’s Religious Liberties Practice Group.

July 1, 2018
Politics & Law

July 1, 2018
Constitutional Law

How to Avoid Another Souter. . . or Stevens. . . or O’Connor. . . or Kennedy

By James Phillips

We can’t undo the past, but we can avoid repeating its mistakes. Here’s how.

August 12, 2016
Politics & Law

August 12, 2016
2016 Election, Advice for Trump, Constitutional Law

Picking a Justice Who Can Resist the Lure of the Liberal Side: Recommendations to the Next Republican President

By James Phillips

In evaluating potential nominees to the Supreme Court, Republican presidents should seriously consider state supreme court justices. Their independence gives a clearer indication of how they would behave if appointed to the high court.

May 7, 2015
Politics & Law, Sexuality & Family

May 7, 2015
Constitutional Law, Marriage

Correcting Six Mistakes from the Same-Sex Marriage Oral Arguments Last Week

By James Phillips

Although there were many good arguments and questions at the Supreme Court last week, there were also some significant errors.

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