[Opinion] Sheldon Gilbert: The New President of the Federalist Society

Federalist Society names new CEO to lead influential judicial group

The Federalist Society, a powerhouse in shaping conversations and discourse surrounding the federal judiciary, has named Sheldon Gilbert as its new president and CEO. Gilbert, currently Walmart’s senior lead counsel for strategic initiatives, will succeed Eugene Meyer, who has led the conservative legal group since its founding 42 years ago, according to an announcement on Saturday. He will become only the second CEO in the nonpartisan legal-cen…

Federalist Society picks only its second president after more than 40 years in existence

“Founded by law students from around the country in 1982, the Federalist Society is a group of conservatives and libertarians dedicated to reforming the current legal order.”

Sheldon Gilbert to Lead Federalist Society

Today the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies announced that attorney Sheldon Gilbert will succeed Eugene Meyer as President of the Federalist Society. This is n excellent choice (though not one that had been foreshadowed in prior news reports). Text of the announcement is below. The Federalist Society's Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Sheldon Gilbert will become its second president on January 2, 2025. Gilbert,…

Sheldon Gilbert to Become Next Federalist Society CEO

The Federalist Society’s Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Sheldon Gilbert will become its second president on January 2, 2025.  Gilbert, currently Walmart’s Senior Lead Counsel for Strategic Initiatives, will succeed Eugene B. Meyer, who has served as Executive Director, CEO, and/or President of the organization for more than 40 years. “Sheldon is a superb choice to take over as President of the Federalist Society,” said co-chair…