As I noted over at Leiter, Drexel University School of Law is formally hosting the annual meeting of the American Society of Legal Historians starting this afternoon. The conference looks to be excellent; the program is here. Special kudos is due to my colleague Donald Tibbs, an amazing legal historian, teacher and (now we learn) conference organizer.
Why call Philly the sixth borough, you ask? I'm just following the Gray Lady. But she's right – live here and you can get to work on the West Side of Manhattan in about 90 minutes, portal to portal. Take that, New Springville, Staten Island!
No, no, the sixth borough is Jersey City.