Professor Chad Squitieri with the Saint John Paul II Guild of Catholic Lawyers

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law hosted its annual Mirror of Justice Lecture in the Walter A. Slowinski Courtroom. This year’s lecturer, Professor Chad Squitieri, Director of the Separation of Powers Institute and Assistant Professor of Law, was selected by the Saint John Paul II Guild of Catholic Lawyers to deliver the address. His lecture, titled Reflections on Structure and the Holy Family, compared and contrasted the structure of the Holy Family to the structure of the federal government.

The program opened with a prayer led by Rev. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., University Chaplain and Vice President of Ministry and Mission, followed by a welcome from Stephen C. Payne, Dean and Knights of Columbus Professor of Law. The event concluded with closing remarks and an award presentation by Sarah Webster, President of the Saint John Paul II Guild of Catholic Lawyers, before attendees gathered for a reception in the Louise H. Keelty and James K. Keelty, Jr. Atrium.

The Mirror of Justice Lecture Series was inaugurated in 1989 to honor Mary under her title, “Mirror of Justice.” Sponsored by the Saint John Paul II Guild of Catholic Lawyers, the lecture series recognizes and encourages lawyers and scholars who, through their research, teaching, and dedication, advance the pursuit of peace with justice through the law. All lecturers, including Professor Squitieri, were active professors at the law school when they presented the Mirror of Justice Lecture. You can view the lecture below.