Our own in-house counsel Arthur Blitz will speak on Joseph Ellis' book "The Quartet."  Published in 2015, Ellis focused on four men who he asserts lead the transition from the ineffectual Articles of Confederation to what he describes as the founding of "American nationhood," the creation, adoption, and effectualization of the U.S. Constitution.  Those identified as the "Quartet" were George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.  According to the author, three important "supporting players" were Robert Morris, Gouverneur Morris and Thomas Jefferson.  Expert in legal thinking, Art Blitz is sure to provide a concise summary and analysis, which should make for an illuminating and memorable presentation.