Marc Ellinger Led Panel on SCOTUS Ruling’s Impact on State Governance

​On Friday, February 21st, Marc Ellinger, partner at Ellinger Bell, moderated a distinguished panel discussing the far-reaching implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright v. Department of the Interior at the Federalist Society’s Missouri Chapters Conference. This pivotal case reshaped the regulatory landscape, and the panel explored how state governments can reduce regulatory overreach, streamline governance, and curb administrative expansion. The discussion focused on the role of the Governor and Attorney General in scaling back unnecessary rules and regulations while fostering a more efficient state government.

Drawing on his extensive experience in election law, regulatory affairs, and government oversight, Ellinger led an engaging conversation with key legal and policy experts, including Lowell Pearson, General Counsel to Governor Mike Kehoe; Kurt Schaefer, Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources; Ethan Harper, General Counsel to U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt; and Eli Nachmany, Associate at Covington & Burling LLP. The panel examined how the Attorney General’s role could evolve under the next administration in Washington, D.C., and how that shift could be leveraged to roll back burdensome administrative policies at the state level.

As a former Presiding Commissioner of Cole County and a respected authority in governmental law, Ellinger was uniquely positioned to lead this discussion on the balance between executive authority and regulatory oversight. His leadership in moderating the panel underscored his commitment to advancing legal and policy solutions that enhance efficiency, accountability, and the proper limits of government intervention. With the Supreme Court’s ruling setting a new precedent, Ellinger’s expertise helped illuminate the path forward for Missouri and beyond.

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