<p>Stephen E. Friedman is a Professor of Law at Delaware Law School. Professor Friedman received a B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University in 1989, and a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1992.</p>
<p>  Following graduation from law school, Professor Friedman was an associate on the trial team of the Philadelphia law firm of Dechert, Price &amp; Rhoads. Professor Friedman joined the Widener faculty in 1998 and has taught Contracts, Sales &amp; Leases, Arbitration, and Secured Transactions.</p>
<h5>What inspires me to teach?</h5>
<p>I&rsquo;m honored to be part of so many unique journeys from layperson to lawyer. Some great stuff happens here: terrific questions and engaged discussions.&nbsp;&nbsp; Even better is when a student gets her first job or wins a case or, on a particularly good day, tells you something you did made a real difference for her.</p>
<h5>Why do lawyers matter?</h5>
<p>My first client wanted a simple name change.&nbsp; It wasn&rsquo;t difficult&mdash;look up a rule, file a form. She was grateful; I was too. She had trusted me with the opportunity to do what lawyers do, which is using our skill and knowledge to help.</p>