Annual John Gedid Lecture: The Para‑Presidency — The Department of Government Efficiency and Beyond
Description:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Law and Government Institute presents the 2026 Annual John Gedid Lecture featuring Jennifer Nou, the Ruth Wyatt Rosenson Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School. Professor Nou is a nationally recognized scholar in administrative and constitutional law whose work examines the modern administrative state and executive governance.
This year’s lecture, The Para‑Presidency: The Department of Government Efficiency and Beyond, explores the evolving structure of executive power, the role of administrative agencies, and the mechanisms through which governance is shaped beyond the formal presidency. The program highlights how institutional design, bureaucratic incentives, and administrative oversight shape modern government efficiency.
Topics include:
- The concept of the “para‑presidency” and its implications for executive governance
- The role of administrative agencies in shaping federal policy
- How institutional reforms influence government efficiency
- The relationship between executive authority and administrative discretion
The lecture is offered both in person and via Zoom, with advance registration required. Attendees will gain insight into current debates in administrative law and the evolving nature of executive power.
Date/Time:Tuesday, March 31, 2026
4:00pm – 5:00pm ET
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Speaker:
Jennifer Nou, Ruth Wyatt Rosenson Professor of Law, University of Chicago Law School
By:
Widener University Commonwealth Law School
CLE Credit:
1 credit hour in Pennsylvania; Approval Pending: Pennsylvania. If you don't see your state listed in the registration form, contact cle@lexisnexis.com.
- Pennsylvania: One substantive CLE credit available (subject to approval).
- Other States: You may be able to self‑apply for credit.
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