Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl (AZ) opened the Ninth Annual National Policy Conference

Ted Cruz, Texas Solicitor General (center) addressed the National Policy Conference on a panel on the role of State Solicitors General. Looking on is Kevin Newsom, former Alabama Solicitor General (right) and Charles Cooper, RNLA Conference Chair (left)

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich discussed his strategy for Real Change at the National Policy Conference

Left to Right: Dick Wiley, RNLA Chair; The Hon. Trevor Potter, General Counsel, John McCain 2008; The Hon. Theodore Olson, Co-Chair, McCain Judicial Advisory Committee; Chuck Cooper, RNLA Conference Chair; and Charles Bell, RNLA First Vice President before General Olson's closing address

J. Caleb Boggs III, RNLA President, congratulated the Hon. Trevor Potter, General Counsel, John McCain 2008 and former FEC Chairman on a successful primary campaign

Left to Right: The Hon. Trevor Potter, General Counsel, John McCain 2008; Joanne Young, RNLA Board of Governors Member; and Dick Wiley, RNLA Chair at the Conference Closing Reception honoring John McCain 2008 legal team

Left to Right: J. Caleb Boggs III, RNLA President; C. Boyden Gray, 2008 RNLA Edwin Meese III Award Recipient; Dick Wiley, RNLA Chair; and Brigida Benitez, RNLA Co-Chair at the residence of the Ambassador John Bruton, Delegation for the European Commission

Ambassador John Bruton (left) opened his home to the Hon. C. Boyden Gray, Special Envoy for EU Affairs and Eurasian Energy. Mr. Gray is the sixth recipient of the 2008 RNLA Edwin Meese III Award in recognition of his career of accomplishment and leadership for our country. This award recognizes leaders who protect freedom and the rule of law while upholding Republican ideals in the face of adverse political challenges.

Maria Cino, President and CEO of the Republican Convention 2008, speaks at the Kick-off Lunch for the Minnesota Chapter