The Columbia Law School Federalist Society

We are a tight-knit group of law students interested in the structure of government and modes of statutory and constitutional interpretation.

Our chapter is particularly oriented toward textualist and originalist modes of interpretation. The Society emphasizes the principles of federalism and the separation of powers, and recognizes figures like Alexander Hamilton as spiritual predecessors.

While the Federalist Society is ideologically grounded in legal conservatism, we welcome and celebrate vigorous intellectual debate. Accordingly, we regularly organize debates and discussions that are open to the student body.

The Columbia Federalist Society emphasizes the development of community as one of the chapter’s key goals. We offer a mentorship program, advise members on both job and clerkship interviews, and organize regular chapter outings. We welcome new members regardless of political orientation.

Leadership

DANIEL Anduze ‘25 | President

Danny is from Pleasant Valley, New York, and graduated from Williams College with a degree in English. Prior to becoming President, Danny was a 1L Representative and the Social & Membership Chair for the Columbia Federalist Society. He is also a founding member and the Vice President of Columbia Law School Catholics. During his 1L summer, Danny interned for the Honorable Steven J. Menashi on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. This past summer, he worked as a summer associate at a law firm in Manhattan. After graduation, Danny will clerk for the Honorable Paul B. Matey on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

NOAH FARLEY ‘25 | President

Noah is from Middle Tennessee. He graduated from Patrick Henry College with a degree in government in 2021. Before law school, he worked as a process server in the Washington, D.C. area and as an operations specialist for Classic Learning test. Prior to becoming President, Noah was Madison Speaker Chair and a 1L Representative. In addition to his involvement in the Federalist Society, Noah is a founding member of CLS Catholics and the VP of Finance. During his 1L summer, Noah worked at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. During his 2L spring, he externed for the Honorable Benjamin J. Beaton (CLS ‘09) on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Following his graduation, Noah will clerk for the Honorable William H. Pryor, Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

DORE FEITH ‘25 | vp of development

Dore Feith is from Bethesda, Maryland, and graduated magna cum laude from Columbia College with a degree in History. He is a Notes editor on the Columbia Business Law Review and a student fellow in CLS' National Security Law Program. In his 1L summer, Dore interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, and during his 2L summer he was a summer associate at a law firm in Washington, D.C. Before law school Dore worked as a special assistant at the U.S. Agency for International Development and published on foreign affairs in the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, Newsweek, National Review Online, RealClearWorld and elsewhere. After graduation, Dore will be clerking for Judge Steven Menashi on the Second Circuit and Judge John Cronan on the Southern District of New York.

Nathan Graber ‘25 | vp of development

Nathan is from Houston, Texas, and graduated from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. During his 1L summer, Nathan interned for the Honorable Timothy J. Kelly on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. During his 2L summer, he worked for a law firm in Washington, D.C. After graduation, Nathan will clerk for the Honorable Jerry E. Smith on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

MALAY TRIVEDI ‘25 | vp of events

Malay graduated cum laude from the University of Chicago with a B.A. in Public Policy and a minor in Theater and Performance Studies. While in college, Malay ran a small non-profit organization dedicated to addressing social issues in underserved communities. After graduating from college and prior to law school, Malay designed and conducted LSAT prep classes. For his 1L Summer, Malay interned with a judge at the Southern District of New York and, for his 2L Summer, worked at an NYC Firm.

Michael Mackay ‘26 | vp of events

Michael is from the “Live Free or Die” state of New Hampshire and graduated magna cum laude from Columbia College with a BA in Classics. Before law school, he received an MS in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and an MPhil in Classics from the University of Cambridge. He also worked on an early-stage tech startup. During his 1L summer, he interned for the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Luke Keeney ‘25 | VP OF FINANCE

Luke is from Cartersville, Georgia, and graduated cum laude from Georgia College & State University with a B.S. in Biology. During his 1L summer, Luke worked as a judicial intern for the Honorable J. P. Boulee in the Northern District of Georgia. During his 2L summer, he worked at a patent litigation firm in New York City.

RYAN OGASAWARA ‘26 | vp of finance

Ryan is from Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated from Yale University with a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Before law school, he obtained his Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. He spent his 1L summer as a legal intern for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in Washington, D.C.

Jason Harward ‘26 | vp of communications

Jason is from Los Angeles and graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. in Journalism. After college, he spent a year writing about state politics and the legislature for the Mitchell Daily Republic, a local newspaper in Mitchell, South Dakota. For his 1L Summer, he interned with the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

SOPHIA STENER ‘26 | vp of communications

Sophia graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in Sustainable Development and a special concentration in Business Management. After graduating from college and prior to law school, Sophia worked in strategy consulting. She spent her 1L summer working for the Honorable John P. Cronan at the Southern District of New York.