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('3', '1553', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'New lawyers join PA bar in Philadelphia City Hall ceremony', '2013-12-13', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nTwo dozen of the Delaware campus’ newest alumni took their oaths and were inducted into the Pennsylvania Bar Association recently at a ceremony for Widener Law graduates.“This is what the finish line looks like,” Law Dean Linda L. Ammons told the group, gathered in the Philadelphia City Hall courtroom. “I feel exuberant and overjoyed to see you here today.”Four alumni judges presided over the Dec. 4 event, officially named the Widener University School of Law Hon. Charles P. Mirarchi Jr. Pennsylvania Bar Induction Ceremony.Judge Paul P. Panepinto ’76 of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Trial Division, gave the keynote, while other remarks came from Judge George W. Overton, \'86, of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Civil Trial Division, Supervising Judge Margaret T. Murphy, \'77, of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division and Judge Joel S. Johnson, \'91, of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Family Division. Alumnus William P. Fedullo, ’76, chancellor-elect of the Philadelphia Bar Association, moved for the graduates’ admission.The event had a distinct Widener flair.&quot;Widener graduates are everywhere,” Overton, who also teaches on the Delaware campus as an adjunct professor, said. “We haven’t put anyone on the U.S. Supreme Court yet, but I’ll leave that to one of you to do some day.”Murphy said the ceremony celebrated all the alumni in the room and Widener Law itself. “It provided us with the means to become a member of the bar,” she said. “Our law school’s reputation is evidenced by the quality of its graduates. Everything we do reflects back and we have to think about that for each other.”Panepinto said it was a joyful time, and a time to celebrate. “We have a lot to be proud of, but we need to stand together,” he said. “We need to be contributors not just to society, but to our school.”The induction ceremony was officially named in Mirarchi’s honor in 2010. He was a founding member of the law school’s early parents’ association, a strident financial supporter of Widener Law and had served as both a member of the school’s Board of Overseers and on its adjunct faculty. Mirarchi founded the school’s annual bar induction ceremony for new Pennsylvania lawyers in Philadelphia. He died in May 2010.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1554', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, '2010 Widener Law Legacy Award Winner Passes', '2013-12-18', '0', '\nA. Charles Peruto Jr. speaks after receiving his Widener Law Legacy Award in 2010 at the 35th Anniversary Celebration.\n\nA. Charles Peruto, Sr., who received a Widener Law Legacy Award in 2010, passed away in Media, PA on Tuesday, December 17th.Peruto, a prominent Philadelphia-area defense attorney, received the legacy award for the role he played in helping the law school to receive ABA Accreditation in the mid-1970’s. In addition, Peruto taught as an adjunct faculty member on the Delaware campus from 1980 to 1994. Six members of his family over two generations have graduated from Widener Law.The Philadelphia Inquirer published a retrospective on Peruto’s distinguished career; A. Charles Peruto Sr., high-profile defense lawyer, dies.The entire Widener Law community extends condolences to the Peruto family.Standard Disclaimer for External Links\n', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1555', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Faculty to Present at Annual Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools', '2013-12-20', '0', '\r\n				\n\r\n		D. Benjamin Barros, the Harrisburg campus Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development, played an integral role in preparations for the 2014 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools that will be held January 2nd through the 5th at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. The theme of the 2014 meeting is “Looking Forward: Legal Education in the 21st Century.”Barros, who served on the 2013 Committee on Special Programs for the Annual Meeting, will speak on Sunday, January 5th as part of the AALS Presidential Workshop on Tomorrow’s Law Schools: Economics, Governance, and Justice. His remarks will come during the Plenary Session scheduled to run from 9:00 to 10:30 AM titled “The Economic Context in Which Legal Education is Situated.”In addition to his work on the special programs committee, Professor Barros also served on Planning Committee for 2013 Workshops and Conferences: Midyear Workshop on Poverty, Immigration and Property and is a member of the Committee on Professional DevelopmentSeveral other members of Widener Law’s faculty are also schedule to speak or are involved with AALS committees:\nAssociate Professor Michael R. Dimino, Sr. will speak at the session for the AALS Section of Legislation and Law of the Political Process titled “The Right to Vote: From Reynolds v. Sims to Shelby County and Beyond,” on Friday, January 3rd from 1:30 to 3:15 PM in the Madison Suite.\nProfessor G. Randall Lee will speak at the AALS Section of Professional Responsibility’s “The Lost Lawyer and the Lawyer-Statesman Ideal: A Generation Later – the Shifting Sands of Professional Identity” on Saturday, January 4th from 2:00 to 3:45 PM in the Beekman Parlor.\nProfessor Serena M. Williams currently serves as the Chair of the Committee on Recruitment and Retention of Minority Law Teachers and Students.\nTo learn more about the AALS Annual Meeting, visit the official website.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1556', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law professor’s work cited in major Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion', '2014-01-02', '0', '\nDistinguished Professor John C. Dernbach.\n\nThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court has extensively quoted the work of a Widener Law professor in a high-profile decision that significantly affects the state’s booming oil and gas industry.The case, Robinson Township v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, decided Thursday, Dec. 19, cites Distinguished Professor John C. Dernbach in seven instances throughout the 162-page plurality decision. The court ruled that significant parts of Act 13, Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale drilling law, are unconstitutional.\n“It’s a very important decision,” Dernbach said, after reading the court’s four opinions, including the plurality opinion by three justices, another by a fourth justice who concurred under a different line of legal reasoning, and two separate dissents by other justices. Two more justices did not participate in the decision. “I am also gratified that members of the court found my work helpful.”The court held unconstitutional significant parts of Act 13, a 2012 law enacted to foster gas extraction from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale reserves. Several parts of the law limited local governments’ abilities to review and approve gas operations under their planning and zoning laws. Another part of the law allowed the Department of Environmental Protection to waive mandatory distance limits between gas operations and water bodies like streams and wetlands.\nThe three-justice plurality opinion, written by Chief Justice Ronald E. Castille and joined by Justices Debra McCloskey Todd and Seamus P. McCaffery, held these provisions unconstitutional under Article I, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Justice Max Baer concurred under a different line of legal reasoning.\n\nThe opinion cited multiple Dernbach publications, including two articles published in 1999 in the Dickinson Law Review. They include “Taking the Pennsylvania Constitution Seriously When it Protects the Environment: Part I – An Interpretative Framework for Article I, Section 27,” and “Taking the Pennsylvania Constitution Seriously When it Protects the Environment: Part II – Environmental Rights and Public Trust.” The plurality also cited a chapter he authored for “The Pennsylvania Constitution: A Treatise on Rights and Liberties,” published in 2004.Dernbach said the implications of the decision will be felt for years, or even decades. He was impressed with the depth of legal reasoning that went into the opinion.“The plurality treats Article I, Section 27 as actual constitutional law, and treats its text seriously,” he said. “It begins to free the amendment from decades of judge-made limits on its meaning and applicability.” Dernbach, who co-directs Widener’s Environmental Law Center, authored a summary of the court’s decision, which can be found at the center’s blog.\n\n', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1557', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law adds new director of LL.M. programs', '2014-01-06', '0', '\nRebecca Walker\n\nWidener Law is pleased to announce alumna Rebecca Walker has joined the staff of the school’s graduate programs department based on the campus in Wilmington, Del. Walker, who earned her J.D. degree in 2004, is a member of the Delaware House of Representatives where she is chair of the House Judiciary Committee and vice chair of the House Health and Human Development Committee. Prior to being elected to office, Walker practiced in health care litigation in Philadelphia. She also holds a master’s of science degree in nursing and works part time as a staff nurse in the emergency department at Christiana Hospital near Newark, Del.Her new position as director of LL.M. and graduate programs will involve growing Widener’s LL.M. program. The school offers the degree, known as a master of laws and typically sought by professionals who already have a traditional law degree, in health law and Delaware corporate and business law. There is also a general LL.M. with concentrations in American legal studies, criminal law and environmental law. The degree is popular with international students and courses are available online.“Rebecca’s background in curriculum development and outcomes research is a tremendous asset to this position,” said Eileen Grena-Piretti, assistant dean and executive director of institutes. “She is a well-connected Delaware professional who is ready to help us raise the profile of these quality programs. We are thrilled she has joined our team.”Walker said she is excited about the new position and her goal is to grow the programs, particularly in the international arena. She is already working on a bridge program for non-native English speakers, to help them meet language requirements in anticipation of enrollment in the LL.M. program.“Widener is uniquely positioned in the corporate capital of the United States,” Walker said. “I look forward to serving as an ambassador for the school’s programs as we develop relationships at home and abroad with people who want to take advantage of the incredible opportunities Widener offers. As an alumna, I can speak from experience when I talk about the excellent education our students receive.”Walker knows the importance of education and is one course from her dissertation for a Ph.D. in nursing and health policy research from the Medical University of South Carolina. Keeping her ties to healthcare strong, she is also a trustee of the Christiana Care Health System.The mother of three has two high-school age sons and an adult daughter. She lives in Townsend, Del. She began her position at the law school in mid-November, although she has taught courses to international LL.M. students since August in critical legal writing and research, and introduction to U.S. law.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1558', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law honors LGBT civil rights advocates in program celebrating Martin Luther King’s legacy', '2014-01-08', '0', '\n				\n				Drew Fennell and Lisa Goodman.\n				\n		Widener Law’s Delaware campus will honor two civil rights advocates, who have been leaders in the movement for LGBT equality, during a program that recognizes their contributions to the First State.Drewry N. Fennell and Widener Law alumna Lisa B. Goodman ’94 will receive the school’s Martin Luther King Service Award at an event that also kicks off Widener’s Semester of Service Program. The event will happen at noon Tuesday, Jan. 14 in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington. The program is open to the public.Widener presents the award annually to a member of the community who has lived King’s dream, who has manifested in his or her life’s work those commitments to community service and to social justice that the school of law seeks to realize in its Semester of Service Project. Through the project, Widener Law students contribute their efforts to charitable labor and pro bono law-related service. The semester of service happens each spring and is now in its eighth year.This is the first time the service award is being given to two people together. The school began giving it in February 2010. Judge Murray M. Schwartz, former chief judge of the United States District Court for Delaware was the inaugural recipient. The recipient is chosen by the law dean from a list of nominees forwarded by the school’s Faculty Diversity and Accommodations Committee.Fennell and Goodman were the first couple united under Delaware’s civil union law on Jan. 1, 2012, about 17 months before the state passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage. They worked tirelessly in support of both measures, and are widely recognized as Delaware leaders in efforts to ensure equal rights for all people, no matter their sexual preference.Goodman, a magna cum laude graduate, has taught at Widener Law as an adjunct. She is a partner at Young Conaway Stargatt &amp; Taylor in Wilmington specializing in land use law. Goodman is also the founding president of Equality Delaware, the statewide advocacy group that works to ensure dignity, safety and equality for all LGBT Delawareans. Fennell is executive director of the Delaware Criminal Justice Council, an independent body committed to leading the criminal justice system through a collaborative approach that strives for an effective system that is fair, efficient and accountable. Fennell is also an attorney; she formerly served as executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware.In addition to receiving the award, Goodman and Fennell will make remarks at the program, which is the school’s celebration of the Martin Luther King holiday. Widener Law will be closed on the actual holiday when it is observed nationally Jan. 20.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1559', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law welcomes Delaware chancellor to its Vale Distinguished Speaker series', '2014-01-10', '0', '\nChancellor Leo E. Strine Jr.\n\nWidener Law and its Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law will welcome Delaware Court of Chancery Chancellor Leo E. Strine Jr. to its Wilmington, Del. campus this month as part of the Ruby R. Vale Distinguished Speaker Series.Strine’s talk, “Duty and the Death Penalty,” will take place Monday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom, 4601 Concord Pike.The law school opened the speaker series Oct. 28 with a talk by then Delaware Chief Justice Myron T. Steele on issues of good faith in non-corporate business entities. Steele retired Nov. 30. Strine is expected to explore the role of public officials in the administration of the death penalty.The series is intended to bring judges, practitioners and other distinguished public servants to the law school to showcase their work and strengthen connections with the Widener community. It is designed to shine a spotlight on leaders within the Delaware bench and bar who are nationally known. The event is open to the law school community and the general public. While Strine leads the state’s preeminent trial court on matters of corporate law and equity, he also sits, as Chancellor ex officio, on the Delaware Board of Pardons. He was confirmed as Chancellor of the Court of Chancery in June 2011 and served as a Vice Chancellor since 1998. He has long-standing positions as the Austin Wakeman Scott Lecturer in Law at the Harvard Law School, senior fellow at the Harvard Program of Corporate Governance and as adjunct professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania and Vanderbilt University Law Schools. Prior to joining the bench he was counsel to Gov. Thomas R. Carper, and had worked as a corporate litigator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom. There is no cost to attend the lecture. Those planning to come are asked to RSVP to Carol Perrupato at caperrupato@widener.edu or at 302.477.2178. Widener Law is grateful to the Ruby R. Vale Foundation for its generous support of this speaker series.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1560', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg campus plays major role in new Pennsylvania Women’s Forum', '2014-01-13', '0', 'The Harrisburg campus and the school’s Law &amp; Government Institute are playing key roles in the launch of a new organization and speaker series that will explore issues facing women and families in the Commonwealth.The Pennsylvania Women’s Forum is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to sharing practical and workable solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Pennsylvania women and families. The forum will host a “Solutions Series” featuring speakers on topics that complement the organization’s mission.The Law &amp; Government Institute is a supporting sponsor to the Forum. Institute Director and Associate Professor Jill E. Family is a member of the Forum’s board of directors.Widener Law will host the inaugural Solutions Series event Monday, Feb. 3 at noon in room A180 of the campus administration building, 3737 Vartan Way, Harrisburg. The program, “Run. Win. Serve. Electing More Women to Public Office” will feature two distinguished female leaders, discussing what needs to happen for more women to run for – and win – public office. The speakers include:\nChristine Toretti, businesswoman and Republican national committeewoman who has been instrumental in helping GOP women run for office.\nSiobhan “Sam” Bennett, president and chief executive officer of the Women’s Campaign Fund, a nonprofit national network dedicated to achieving parity for women in public office.\n “We are excited to provide a home for the Solutions Series and to play a leadership role in this innovative undertaking,” Family said. “The Pennsylvania Women’s Forum is about providing quality, action-oriented programming that is relevant to people’s daily lives. We can’t wait to get started.”She added, “Hosting the Solutions Series provides Widener students another opportunity to connect with our community.”Solutions Series events are open to the public and include lunch. General admission is $15 or $10 for students. There is no cost for working media who attend. Attendees may pay in advance or at the door and are asked to RSVP to Sandra Graeff at slgraeff@widener.edu or 717.541.3965.Other Forum supporting sponsors include Pennsylvania Cable Network, The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania, The Bravo Group, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Levine Sullivan Koch &amp; Schulz, LLP, and the PA Media Group, publisher of The Patriot-News.PCN will provide statewide coverage of the luncheons.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1561', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Delaware chancellor visits campus for Vale Distinguished Speaker series', '2014-01-14', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe School of Law and its Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law welcomed Delaware Court of Chancery Chancellor Leo E. Strine Jr. to the Delaware campus Monday, Jan. 13 for a discussion of the death penalty.Strine, who was recently nominated to be the next chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, spoke about the role of public officials in the administration of capital punishment. In the hour-long talk that was part of the Ruby R. Vale Distinguished Speaker Series, Strine explained he personally opposes the death penalty, but as a legal professional he has had to respect and carry out the law. “I believe our society is wrong to descend to the murderous level,” he said. “It’s a controversial topic on which people of good faith passionately and fervently disagree.”Strine currently leads the state’s preeminent trial court on matters of corporate law and equity, but he has had significant interaction with capital punishment matters. He was counsel to former Gov. Tom Carper and between 1993 and 1998 was called upon seven times to carry out the law. That meant for each of the executions the warden called him to ask “Mr. Strine, may we proceed?”He recalled one execution – the 1996 hanging of murderer Bill Bailey – in which the prison had Bailey in place atop the gallows 15 minutes early, and Strine had to require Bailey be held there until it was 12:01 a.m., a requirement under the judicial order.“The succeeding minutes were among the longest of my life. To his credit, Mr. Bailey made things as easy as possible on the prison officials, and stood with dignity and without struggle in the freezing night air on that shabby edifice of death and waited quietly to be dropped to a neck-snapping death,” Strine recalled. “Although I could not give any other instruction lawfully, I could not help feeling responsible for every extra agonizing second of anxiety, fear and anguish that every person on the top of that gallows experienced that evening.”As chancellor, he sits on the Delaware Board of Pardons – a duty where he is authorized to “bring my own conscience and judgment to bear” on applications for mercy. In that role, after great thought, he voted to commute the sentence of murderer Robert Gattis, whose sentence was ultimately commuted by Gov. Jack Markell. Strine was also asked to sit specially on the Delaware Supreme Court in a death penalty appeal for a justice who was unavailable. In that case, he voted to uphold the sentence for Derek Powell, who killed a police officer.“When public officials recognize their duty to fulfill their specific role and put that duty ahead of self -interest, they promote the public’s confidence and respect in their government, and thus in its legitimacy,” he said.The law school opened the speaker series Oct. 28 with a talk by then Chief Justice Myron T. Steele on issues of good faith in non-corporate business entities. The series is intended to bring judges, practitioners and other distinguished public servants to the law school to showcase their work and strengthen connections with the Widener community. Widener Law is grateful to the Ruby R. Vale Foundation for its generous support of this speaker series.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1562', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law honors LGBT civil rights advocates in program celebrating Martin Luther King’s legacy', '2014-01-15', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Delaware campus yesterday honored two civil rights advocates who have been leaders in the movement for LGBT equality, during a program that served as the campus’ Martin Luther King day celebration.Drewry N. Fennell and Widener Law alumna Lisa B. Goodman ’94 received the school’s Martin Luther King Service Award at an event that also kicked off Widener’s Semester of Service Program. Widener presents the award annually to a member of the community who has lived King’s dream, who has manifested in his or her life’s work those commitments to community service and to social justice that the school of law seeks to realize in its Semester of Service Project. Through the project, Widener Law students contribute their efforts to charitable labor and pro bono law-related service.Tuesday marked the first time two people received the service award together. The recipient is chosen by the law dean from a list of nominees forwarded by the school’s Faculty Diversity and Accommodations Committee.“There are no finer examples in Delaware of Dr. King’s admonition that we need to move beyond self -centeredness, than Lisa and Drew,” Vice Dean Erin Daly said.Fennell and Goodman were the first couple united under Delaware’s civil union law on Jan. 1, 2012, about 17 months before the state passed a law legalizing same-sex marriage. They worked tirelessly in support of both measures, and are widely recognized as Delaware leaders in efforts to ensure equal rights for all people, no matter their sexual preference.Goodman  is a partner at Young Conaway Stargatt &amp; Taylor in Wilmington and founding president of Equality Delaware, the statewide advocacy group that works to ensure dignity, safety and equality for all LGBT Delawareans. She told the crowd the battle for LGBT equality is far from over, and many other civil rights battles have yet to begin.“Take what you’re learning in your years here,” she told the students, “and go fight for justice.”Fennell is executive director of the Delaware Criminal Justice Council, an independent body that strives for an effective system that is fair, efficient and accountable. An attorney, she formerly served as executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware. Fennell said she came out as a homosexual on the floor of the Delaware House of Representatives during a committee hearing, to audible gasps. One legislator changed his vote because of her. Over time, there were enough votes for marriage equality.“There is strength in numbers. There is comfort in fellowship,” she said. “Say the hard things. Say them out loud. No one knew that better than Dr. King, who said the truth over and over and over again.”The Harrisburg campus will observe the holiday with a program at noon Jan. 21 in the Pit, featuring Chief Administrative Law Judge Tracy L. Henry of the Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. Henry is president of Dauphin County’s Keystone Bar Association.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1563', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Alumnus Charles Gibbs to be named ‘outstanding young lawyer’ at MLK breakfast', '2014-01-16', '0', '\n\n\nA recent Widener Law alumnus will spend part of the Martin Luther King holiday being honored for his leadership and future promise.The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia will give its 2014 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award to 2010 cum laude graduate Charles M. Gibbs at its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial breakfast. The event is being held Jan. 20 at the Loews Hotel on Market Street from 8 to 10 a.m.The award is given to a young attorney who demonstrates competence in the practice of law and concern for his community. Through service, leadership or other activities, the recipient continually improves the perception of lawyers and exemplifies their dual role as passionate advocates and concerned citizens, according to the association.“I am incredibly humbled and honored to be recognized by my peers,” Gibbs said. “Receiving it on Dr. King’s holiday reminds me to not only work diligently to be an effective advocate for my clients, but to also contribute to social justice causes as an attorney. Dr. King lent his voice to causes that were not popular in his day and every attorney is required to do the same.”Gibbs, who served as president of the Black Law Students Association while at Widener, went on to say, “My service as a member of the profession began when I worked in the Pennsylvania Civil Clinic, and with BLSA. I\'m proud to follow numerous Widener Law alums who contribute to the profession and community.”Gibbs represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts, in matters involving election law, labor and employment matters, real estate disputes, complex commercial litigation and criminal defense. He also handles zoning and land use matters and local government affairs.He is a member of the St. Paul’s Baptist Church Board of Trustees and is chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter High School. The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia helps address the professional needs and development of black lawyers in the city of Philadelphia and surrounding areas through programs such as seminars, cultural events and publications. Those who wish to attend the breakfast should click here for more information.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1564', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Criminal law professor tapped to serve on national commission', '2014-01-21', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law Professor Jules Epstein has been appointed to the newly created National Commission on Forensic Science. The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology announced the commission Jan. 10. Epstein was one of 30 commissioners selected from a pool of more than 300. The group includes federal, state and local forensic science providers, research scientists, academics, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, defense attorneys and judges from around the United States. It will work to improve the practice of forensic science by providing guidance on intersections between forensic science and the criminal justice system. The commission is also expected to develop policy recommendations for the U.S. attorney general, including uniform codes for professional responsibility, and training and certification requirements. “Service as a commissioner comes at a terrifically important time in American criminal justice, as forensic evidence plays a greater and greater part in investigations and trials, and the consumers – judges, lawyers and the public – need to know the strengths and limitations of each discipline,” Epstein said. “Service will also permit me to bring a wealth of knowledge and resources back to the Widener classroom and community.”Epstein joined the Widener Law Delaware-campus faculty in 2003 and teaches criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence courses. He serves as director of the school’s Taishoff Advocacy, Technology and Public Service Institute. A 1978 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, Epstein began his legal career with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. He was an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania from 1988 through 2006. He has authored dozens of articles and book chapters and lectured around the country, with his work concentrating in recent years on capital cases, eyewitness and forensic issues. He was the first member of the university faculty based on Widener’s Delaware campus to receive the prestigious Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2011.In the area of forensics, Epstein has worked on two DNA workgroups and in capital case trainings for the National Institute of Justice, and on a working group on latent print issues for the National Institute for Standards and Technology. He is co-editor of “The Scientific Evidence Review” and of “The Future of Evidence,” both published by the American Bar Association, and he served as section editor for the “Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences,” second edition. Epstein has taught death penalty law nationally to judges and attorneys and continues to handle capital cases pro bono at the appellate and post-conviction stages. He serves as faculty for the National Judicial College, where he teaches judges courses in advanced evidence and capital case law. The newly created National Commission on Forensic Science will be co-chaired by Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole and Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Patrick D. Gallagher.  Nelson Santos, deputy assistant administrator for the Office of Forensic Sciences at the Drug Enforcement Administration, and John M. Butler, special assistant to the NIST director for forensic science, will serve as vice-chairs.The group will gather for its first meeting next month in Washington.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1565', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg campus announces MLK event plans', '2014-01-23', '0', '\nUpdate: The event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 28th, 2014.The Harrisburg campus will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday with a program held Tuesday, Jan. 28th at noon in the Pit. The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st but was cancelled due to inclement weather.Students, faculty and staff will hear remarks from Chief Administrative Law Judge Tracy L. Henry, Esq. of the Department of Public Welfare, Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. Henry also serves as president of Dauphin County’s Keystone Bar Association, formerly known as the Harrisburg Black Attorneys Association. She is a 1994 graduate of Widener Law’s Delaware campus.She will speak about King’s Legacy in Pennsylvania.Widener Law enjoys a strong relationship with the Keystone Bar Association. The KBA has provided tremendous networking opportunities for our students and has frequently given financial awards to current law students and recent graduates, including the Robert N.C. Nix Jr. Scholarship and the Thurgood Marshall Fellowship. The association is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the careers and community service of minority attorneys in Central Pennsylvania.Henry practiced as a public defender in Philadelphia after graduating from Widener, then spent two years working as director of neighborhood services for the nonprofit Project H.O.M.E. in north Philadelphia. She earned a master’s degree in government administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government.She began working as an administrative law judge in 2003 and was promoted to regional manager in 2007 for the southeastern region of the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. She served as regional manager for three years and was promoted in November 2010 to bureau director. She currently serves as the bureau’s chief administrative law judge.Henry is a member of the Clifford Scott Green Judicial Council, an affiliate of the National Bar Association. She self-published the children’s book “Grandma’s House” in 2006.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1566', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Latin American Law Student Association Hosts Richard Negrin', '2014-01-27', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA) on Widener Law’s Delaware campus recently hosted Richard Negrin, Philadelphia Managing Director and Deputy Mayor for Administration and Coordination.Mr. Negrin spoke to the students in attendance about adversity and overcoming obstacles. Negrin’s personal history made him distinctively qualified to speak on those subjects.A Cuban immigrant, Negrin saw his father murdered in front of him. Negrin grew up in a tough neighborhood, raised by a single mom, and he spoke very frankly about how he could have become bitter and gone down the wrong path. After his father’s murder, a minister came to the house to pray with the family. The priest asked them to pray for his father but also for the murder. Initially confused, Mr. Negrin later came to realize that the prayer to forgive his father’s murderer was really for him, so that he would not live his life with bitterness.  He did say that although he probably should have gone to therapy, that football was his therapy.  It kept him off the street and out of trouble.Extremely engaging and charming, Mr. Negrin asked everyone present to introduce themselves and he encouraged them to ask questions.  The large audience of students in attendance to full advantage of the opportunity, and Negrin answered all of the questions put to him with charm, humor, and a quick wit. Some of the students asked how he got into politics, leading him to joke that he would try to talk them out of that career choice.A student asked him how to overcome what may seem like insurmountable odds. Negrin explained that one cannot be afraid of change and must be willing to face a problem head on. He said that “being an agent of change” energized him, and he tries to translate that into his work through initiatives such as the PhillyRising Collaborative and Philly311, which is designed to make it easier for people to connect with city government.Negrin has sought to make some of the worst neighborhoods in Philly safe again.  He said that he tells the people that government is not the answer but can do a better job, and that the people themselves are the answer. He also promises them that the government is not going anywhere. He observed that throwing money and police at a problem neighborhood does not work and is not a sustainable path. The PhillyRising Collaborative empowers people within the neighborhood to be agents of change and he promises that the government will be in the background and will not be going anywhere. To overcome what may seem like insurmountable odds, one has to look at a problem from a different angle and not be afraid to tackle the problem. Mr. Negrin stayed beyond the originally allotted time to make sure all questions were answered and to take some pictures with students.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1567', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'MLK Community Day of Service Project', '2014-01-29', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nMembers of the Widener University School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors and Widener Law students took part in a Martin Luther King community day of service project.  With President James T. Harris and other Widener University students, the group volunteered their time by gathering at Stetser Elementary School located in Chester, Pennsylvania. To the delight of Principal Janet Baldwin, the school underwent some recent renovations, but as a result, the library became completely disorganized. The volunteers sorted through all the books in the library, organized them, and put them back on the shelves.\n\nWidener Law Alumni Board president, Renae Axelrod ’91 said, “It felt so great to give back to the community, what a rewarding experience to take time out of our busy day to give back.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1568', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Chief Administrative Law Judge Tracy L. Henry Offers Personal Take on Dr. King’s Legacy', '2014-01-30', '0', '\n   \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n\n\n\n\n“Today’s celebration isn’t all about Dr. King, its also about you,” Chief Administrative Law Judge Tracy L. Henry said as she spoke to students, faculty, and staff on Widener Law’s Harrisburg campus, reminding them that self-reflection is imperative, just as it was for Doctor King.\n\nThe event – which was originally scheduled for January 21st but was rescheduled due to inclement weather – honored the Martin Luther King holiday. \n\nHenry opened her remarks by relaying a brief personal encounter with Dr. King when she was a child. She focused in particular on the question, “Who are you?” That single question had a profound impact on her and ultimately inspired her career path.\n\nShe spoke about who Dr. King was, noting that he was someone who fought for justice and who was capable of rallying people from all walks of life. Acknowledging the role that King’s struggle played in inspiring and empowering her parents, Judge Henry noted that the sacrifices of those who came before allowed her to pursue the education that has given her the tools to serve others in the community.\n\n“I am grateful for the sacrifices of others – the opportunities they afforded me, for the freedom I now have to pursue my dreams. I am steadfast in my sense of fairness, due process, equal protection for all, whether I am advocating in the courtroom, a policy maker in the boardroom, or pulling the lever as I exercise my civic duty to vote,” Henry said.\n\nObserving that discriminatory practices against one class of people result in everyone losing, she challenged the audience, “Remain true to your calling. We still have work to do in our city, in our states, in our nation, and in our world.”\n\nTracy L. Henry serves as the Director of the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals for the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. She also serves as president of Dauphin County’s Keystone Bar Association, formerly known as the Harrisburg Black Attorneys Association. She is a 1994 graduate of Widener Law’s Delaware campus.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1569', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law sends two professors to international environmental law conference in South Africa', '2014-01-31', '0', '\nProfessor James R. May and Vice Dean Erin Daly.\nWidener Law recently sent two distinguished members of the Delaware campus faculty to participate in a United Nations program on global constitutional environmental rights.The consultation, convened in Johannesburg, South Africa Jan. 23-24, explored the idea of the right to a healthy, safe environment, which is built into constitutions of countries around the world. Widener Professors James R. May and Erin Daly, who also serves as vice dean of Widener’s Delaware campus, were invited to serve as delegates to the program. They were two of four North Americans who attended the event, which drew more than 40 participants. Other delegates included leading figures in governance, environmental policy and constitutional litigation from Africa and around the globe.Daly was invited to give introductory remarks on a panel at the program. She provided an overview of the global trend to include environmental rights as constitutional rights, and discussed the relationship between human rights and environmental rights. The event was convened by the United Nations Independent Expert on Human Rights and the Environment, the United Nations Environment Programme, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the Legal Resources Centre, a South African human rights organization.May and Daly are collaborating on the forthcoming book “Global Environmental Constitutionalism.” It will be published later this year by Cambridge University Press.Daly has written extensively on comparative constitutional law and transitional justice issues around the world. She published  “Dignity Rights: Courts, Constitutions, and the Worth of the Human Person” in 2012, with a foreword by Aharon Barak, the former president of the Israeli Supreme Court. It was the first book to explore the constitutional law of dignity around the world.May is co-director of Widener’s Environmental Law Center and previously directed the school’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic. He has litigated more than 200 public interest environmental claims at levels up to the U.S. Supreme Court. He edited “Principles of Constitutional Environmental Law” in 2013.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1570', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law to host daylong program on municipal financial distress', '2014-02-04', '0', '\r\n				\nThe Widener Law Harrisburg campus and its student-run Widener Law Journal will host a daylong conference this spring that explores the issue of municipal financial distress.The Monday, April 14 event, “Bankruptcy and Beyond: Solving the Problem of Municipal Financial Distress” will feature several panel discussions on this timely topic that has been the focus of national attention.[ DOWNLOAD THE SYMPOSIUM POSTCARD (.pdf) ]Harrisburg is on its way to recovery after operating in receivership for more than two years and Detroit recently filed the largest municipal bankruptcy case in history. In addition, 21 Pennsylvania cities are in Act 47, the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act program.“This is a financial problem of enormous importance,” said Professor Juliet M. Moringiello, who specializes in bankruptcy law and who is spearheading the program. “This conference will provide a unique opportunity for nationally recognized scholars in a variety of areas related to municipal financial distress to exchange ideas with professionals involved in Harrisburg’s recovery.”“As the only law school in Harrisburg, Widener is well-positioned to host this forum. We look forward to providing a day of thoughtful, intelligent conversation,” Moringiello added.General William Lynch, receiver for the city of Harrisburg, will serve as the event keynote speaker. Attorney David Unkovic, the first receiver for Harrisburg, will also attend and speak.Delaware and Pennsylvania attorneys who attend the event will be eligible for six continuing legal education credits. The cost to attend for credits is $150 or $125 for alumni and government attorneys. It includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, or to register, contact Sandra Graeff at 717.541.3965 or slgraeff@widener.edu.The program will be held in room A180 of the school administration building at 3737 Vartan Way, Harrisburg.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1571', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law names new distinguished jurist in residence', '2014-02-06', '0', '\r\n				\nWidener Law is pleased to announce Commonwealth Court Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt will serve as the school’s distinguished jurist in residence on the Harrisburg, Pa. campus beginning this spring 2014 semester.Leavitt will be the second distinguished jurist in residence for the Harrisburg campus. The first was Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Thomas G. Saylor.In this position, Leavitt will teach a colloquium on special problems in government litigation, give public lectures on important legal issues in Pennsylvania and be available for consultation and exchanges with faculty and law students. Her position is hosted by the school’s Law &amp; Government Institute. The institute is a dynamic resource for students, government officials, legislators, judges, attorneys and the public that focuses on legislation, the intersection of law and policy, and administrative agencies. For students, the institute provides knowledge and insights about how government works, the skills lawyers use when representing clients before the government and skills lawyers use when representing the government itself.Leavitt joined the Commonwealth Court in January 2002. Prior to that, she was a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll, where she was a member of the firm’s litigation section and chair of the Insurance Regulatory Law Group. Her private practice focused on administrative law, appellate practice and insurance regulatory law. That legal specialty began with her appointment as an assistant attorney general in 1978 and her assignment to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. She worked at the department nearly 10 years, ending her service there as chief counsel, appointed by Gov. Dick Thornburgh. She holds a law degree from Dickinson School of Law.Leavitt’s first lecture at the school is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. She will speak about the use of civil forfeiture in the war on drugs, with an emphasis on Pennsylvania’s jurisprudence. Widener Associate Professor and Director of the Law &amp; Government Institute Jill E. Family said the school is pleased to welcome Leavitt.“We are delighted Judge Leavitt has agreed to take on this role,” Family said. “She is a distinguished member of the judiciary and her contributions to the academic environment we provide our students will be immeasurable. We are grateful she has agreed to help us invest in tomorrow’s attorneys through her advice, counsel and general access. I am pleased to welcome her.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');
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('3', '1572', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg students assisting the public with complaints before the Pennsylvania Utility Commission', '2014-02-10', '0', 'The Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic is partnering with multiple agencies in the Commonwealth to provide free legal help to income-eligible consumers as they navigate the formal complaint process before the Public Utility Commission.“Low-income individuals who are qualified for the legal assistance offered by this program face economic challenges every day, often having to choose between heating and eating. Loss of water, electric or heat is a critical life event,” said Harry Geller, co- director of the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project, or PULP, which provides statewide assistance and advocacy in utility matters to low-income utility consumers. “Legal representation will not only assist an individual to navigate the PUC complaint process, but may result in a settlement or decision which will enable a family to maintain an essential utility service.”Under the leadership of Clinic Director and Associate Clinical Professor J. Palmer Lockard II, about 20 clinic students will undergo training shortly after spring break. “The students enrolled in the Civil Law Clinic will work under the supervision of our faculty to provide high quality legal services to individuals who might not otherwise be able to obtain representation,” Lockard said. “Although our students already gain significant experience in administrative law through our work in unemployment compensation, working with the PUC provides us an opportunity to expand their knowledge of this important area of law. It’s a win-win when you factor in the valuable service they will provide to people who otherwise couldn’t afford legal assistance.”The Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Program is also getting involved, to assist the clinic in providing free or reduced legal services.“The PBA and its volunteer lawyers are pleased to work with the Public Utility Commission and Widener Law in our joint effort to encourage consumers to take advantage of our new program and obtain the skilled legal counsel they need when filing complex PUC complaints,” said Pennsylvania Bar Association President Forest N. Myers of Shippensburg.If a consumer’s concerns are not resolved through the informal complaint process, a formal complaint can be filed with the PUC. In 2012, the PUC received 1,729 formal complaints from consumers. Of those, a vast majority of consumers represented themselves.Disputes typically include issues regarding high bills, termination of service and ability to pay. Filing a formal complaint can include hearings before a PUC administrative law judge, formal arguments, cross examination as well as the filing of briefs and exceptions to the judge’s decisions. The utilities are represented by attorneys. Under this program, consumers who are income qualified may seek legal representation through Widener, regardless of their ability to pay legal fees.For more information about the clinic’s services, members of the public may call 717.541.0320 or email Lockard at jlockard@mail.widener.edu.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1573', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland Administers Oath to Students', '2014-02-11', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\n“This is a very special day in your life here as a student at Widener, and let me say that I think you’re very lucky to be here,” Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland told the thirteen students who were admitted to the limited practice of the law in Delaware under Rule 56 during a special session of the Delaware Supreme Court on Monday, February 10th.Justice Holland opened the session by recognizing Interim Dean Erin Daly, who spoke briefly about the important role that the clinics and externship programs at Widener play in the school’s dedication to experiential learning. She also thanked Justice Holland for his commitment to the school.Catherine Zwolak Kilian, Esq., a staff attorney for the Delaware Civil Law Clinic moved for the admission of 8 clinic students. Ross Flockerzie, Esq. moved for the admission of one extern who is working for the Office of the Public Defender this semester, and attorneys Patricia Dailey Lewis, Ipek Medford, and Susan G. Schmidhauser from the Office of the Attorney General moved for the admission of four externs.In his brief remarks to the students, Justice Holland touched on the importance of civility and professionalism. He observed that clients would look to them as representatives of the court and that the professional conduct of court officers was an important part of allowing participants in the legal system to respect the process and accept the judgment rendered.Students taking the oath were:Delaware Civil ClinicJaclyn E. CrittendenBrian J. DoyleLaura Andrews HunterJulie M. O’DellAlex A. PastoreCaitlyn Elizabeth QuinnCaren L. SydnorMaksim TakhtarovOffice of the Public DefenderBrian DeMottOffice of the Attorney GeneralKatherine C. ButlerChristopher DiguglielmoMichele MulesArielle Kay Williams', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1574', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Alumnus Receives Prestigious Pegasus Scholarship from American Inns of Court', '2014-02-14', '0', '\n\n\n2010 Delaware campus alumnus Ryan Cicoski recently received one of only two 2014 Pegasus Scholarships from the  American Inns of Court. Awarded annually by the American Inns of Court, the Pegasus Scholarship is an exchange program that sends young American Inn of Court members to London for six weeks to learn about the English legal system and brings young English barristers to the United States for six weeks to learn about the U.S. system.Cicoski will travel to London in March along with fellow scholarship recipient Michael Lopez of the Epstein Law Firm in San Rafael, California. In London, both of them will have the opportunity to learn from some of England’s leading barristers, meet with members of the judiciary, and observe trials.More than 27,000 judges, practicing attorneys, law professors, and students participate in American Inns of Court across the country. The American Inns of Court Foundation, founded in 1985, serves more than 350-chartered American Inns of Court. While many of the inns are organized along geographically lines, some also focus on specialized areas of the law, and the participants meet regularly to discuss professional responsibility, ethics, and other legal issues.The Pegasus Scholarship is administered by the American Inns of Court, and any participating attorney who is in his or her first five years of practice is encouraged to apply.An Associate at the Wilmington, Delaware offices of Womble Carlyle Sandridge &amp; Rice LLP, Cicoski practices in the areas of corporate and business litigation including commercial contract disputes. He also advises clients on Delaware alternative entity law and works with the firm’s bankruptcy team.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1575', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Public Interest Law Alliance Prepares for Annual Silent Auction', '2014-02-18', '0', '\n				\nThroughout the day on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the Public Interest Law Alliance, in conjunction with the Public Interest Resource Center, will hold its annual silent auction on the Delaware campus. The auction will take place along Main Street of the Main Law Building. PILA and PIRC are accepting donations ahead of Tuesday’s auction.Those interested in donating can download the 2014 donation form as a PDF.Proceeds from the auction will be used to pay for scholarships for Widener Law students who participate over the summer break in unpaid public interest internships such as for a non-profit, legal aid, or government organization.The Public Interest Law Alliance promotes public interest law initiatives within the law school and informs the student body about public interest job opportunities. Students participating in PILA also do volunteer work within local communities.Finally, the Public Interest Resource Center and PILA will also hold a “Public Interest Recognition Event” on the evening of Thursday, April 17th in the Barrister’s Club from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. This event will celebrate the accomplishments of those students who have actively participated in public interest projects.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1576', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race Annual Symposium Focuses on Domestic Violence', '2014-02-19', '0', '\n\n\nThe Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race will present the 2014 edition of its annual symposium on Thursday, February 20th from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom. This year’s topic is Domestic Violence Issues in the Law, Economics, and Race.Attorneys in Delaware and Pennsylvania are eligible for 2 CLE credits, and check-in will begin outside the Vale Moot Courtroom at 5:30 p.m. New Jersey attorneys can self-report with Widener’s Certificate of Attendance. A reception will follow after the conclusion of the event in the Strine Atrium. The event will also be simulcast to the Harrisburg campus.The Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race is published jointly by both the Delaware and Harrisburg campuses and is entirely online. The first issue was published in the spring of 2010, and since then, the Journal has continued to publish a new issue each fall and spring semester. The journal is designed to provide a forum for in-depth analysis and academic discourse on issues involving the intersection of the law, race, and economics.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1577', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law welcomes two new senior administrators', '2014-02-20', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law is pleased to welcome two new people to the school’s senior administrative staff. Both are based on the Wilmington, Del. campus.Nicole C. Barkley, Esq. has joined the school as assistant dean and multicultural affairs officer. In this role she will provide support and services to assist the law school in attracting, retaining and graduating students of diverse backgrounds.Barkley, a 2004 alumna of the law school, comes to the position from The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia, where she served as director of institutional advancement. Her previous work experience also includes three years as an assistant district attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and four years at Lexis Nexis, where she managed law firm accounts in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.Barkley is a resident of Norwood, Pa. LaRasz Moody, Esq., has joined the school as director of bar programs. In this role she will develop programs for students that support success both on the bar exam and in their legal careers. She will work with faculty to develop initiatives that support a culture of bar passage.Moody, an alumna of the University of Wisconsin Law School, comes to the position from Villanova University School of Law, where she served as director of the academic success program. Her previous work experience also includes four years as an assistant staff judge advocate with the U.S. Air Force and two years as a special assistant U.S. attorney in New Jersey. She has also worked as a consultant to the American Bar Association/Council for Legal Education.Moody is a resident of Downingtown, Pa.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1578', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Program examines economic toll of domestic violence', '2014-02-21', '0', '\n				 \n\n\n\n		While domestic violence is often discussed in terms of the physical toll of lost lives and injured victims, a program on the Delaware campus recently focused on the tragedy’s economic costs. The evening, presented by the student-run Widener Journal of Law, Economics and Race, provided two hours of discussion on “Domestic Violence in the Law.” The event happened in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom, with an interactive video hookup to the Harrisburg campus. The journal is published jointly by the school’s two law campuses. “I’ve had many victims scream at me, or scream at a police officer, ‘Who’s going to pay the mortgage? Where are we going to live?’” Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei of the Chester County, Pa. District Attorney’s Office said of challenges that an abuser’s arrest can create for a victim. “We’re not God and we can’t solve all the problems, but it’s very real, and very difficult.”The cost of intimate partner violence exceeds $5.8 billion a year, with $4.1 billion in direct medical care and mental health treatment, said Delaware Deputy Attorney General Patricia Dailey Lewis ‘85, a family law adjunct professor on the Delaware campus. Unemployment and the national recession add to victims’ troubles, Dailey said. Women whose intimate partners experienced two or more job losses over three years are three times more likely to be domestic violence victims.“This cuts across all socio-economic levels of our society,” she said.Housing was a major focus of the evening, with speaker Emily Werth, a fellow with the National Women’s Law Center, discussing municipal ordinances and “crime-free” lease requirements that can further victimize victims, by authorizing landlords to evict tenants from homes where crimes have been committed or police have been summoned a certain number of times.“Victims of domestic violence end up being evicted from their homes because of a crime that happened against them by an abuser,” Werth said.Those trying to find new, safe homes can also be stymied, said speaker Elizabeth Marx of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a 2010 graduate of the Harrisburg campus. Landlords fear property damage and if they see a history of domestic violence in a person’s background they may hesitate to rent a property. Half of homeless women and children have said domestic violence was the catalyst for their homelessness, she said.The Widener Journal of Law Economics and Race provides a forum, entirely online, for in-depth analysis and academic discourse on issues involving the intersection of the law, race and economics. To read more visit the journal’s website at blogs.law.widener.edu/wjler.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1579', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Commonwealth Court Judge to Deliver Distinguished Jurist in Residence Lecture', '2014-02-24', '0', 'Commonwealth Court Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt will deliver her first jurist in residence lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 4:00 p.m. in Room A180 of the Administrative Building on Widener Law\'s Harrisburg campus.Leavitt, who will speak about the use of civil forfeiture in the war on drugs with an emphasis on Pennsylvania’s jurisprudence, will be the second distinguished jurist in residence for the Harrisburg campus. The first was Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Thomas G. Saylor.As the distinguished jurist in residence, Leavitt will teach a colloquium on special problems in government litigation, give public lectures on important legal issues in Pennsylvania and be available for consultation and exchanges with faculty and law students. Her position is hosted by the school’s Law &amp; Government Institute. The institute is a dynamic resource for students, government officials, legislators, judges, attorneys and the public that focuses on legislation, the intersection of law and policy, and administrative agencies. For students, the institute provides knowledge and insights about how government works, the skills lawyers use when representing clients before the government and skills lawyers use when representing the government itself.Leavitt joined the Commonwealth Court in January 2002. Prior to that, she was a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll, where she was a member of the firm’s litigation section and chair of the Insurance Regulatory Law Group. Her private practice focused on administrative law, appellate practice and insurance regulatory law. That legal specialty began with her appointment as an assistant attorney general in 1978 and her assignment to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. She worked at the department nearly 10 years, ending her service there as chief counsel, appointed by Gov. Dick Thornburgh. She holds a law degree from Dickinson School of Law.“We are delighted Judge Leavitt has agreed to take on this role,” Law &amp; Government Institute Director Jill Family said. “She is a distinguished member of the judiciary and her contributions to the academic environment we provide our students will be immeasurable. We are grateful she has agreed to help us invest in tomorrow’s attorneys through her advice, counsel and general access. I am pleased to welcome her.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1580', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Sports and entertainment law event includes discussion on whether college athletes should be paid', '2014-02-25', '0', '\n\n\nA discussion on whether NCAA athletes should be paid will get significant attention at the Widener Law 2014 daylong conference that examines hot topics in sports and entertainment law.The event Thursday, Feb. 27 on the law school’s campus at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del. will begin with a morning panel discussion at 10 a.m. on the music industry, “Some of What Every Music Lawyer Needs to Know.” The afternoon session, “Should NCAA Athletes Be Paid?” will follow beginning at 2 p.m.The conference, now in its ninth year, is presented by the student-run Sports and Entertainment Law Association under the direction of Widener Law Adjunct Professor Alexander Murphy Jr. Murphy will also serve as moderator for both of the day’s panel discussions.For practicing attorneys in Delaware and Pennsylvania attendance at the program offers five continuing legal education credits, including one ethics credit. New Jersey attorneys can self report for credits with a Widener Law certificate of attendance. The registration cost for attorneys attending for credit is $125 and includes continental breakfast, lunch and snacks; the fee for Widener Law alumni is $100. The event is free for students and members of the general public, but does not include program materials or meals.Registration and continental breakfast the day of the conference run from 9 to 9:50 a.m. For more information or to register, contact Carol Perrupato 302.477.2178 or e-mail caperrupato@widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1581', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Commencement speakers announced', '2014-02-26', '0', 'The School of Law recently announced the speakers for the 2014 commencement ceremonies to be held this May.Delaware Gov. Jack Markell will serve as speaker for the Delaware campus’ 40th commencement, to be held Saturday, May 17. Alumnus and Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene A. DePasquale will serve as speaker for the Harrisburg campus’ 23rd commencement, to be held Sunday, May 18. He is a 2002 graduate of Widener’s Harrisburg campus.Markell took office in 2009, bringing innovative public and private sector experience to the Office of Governor. He began his career helping to lead the wireless technology revolution as the 13th employee at Nextel (a name he coined), where he served as senior vice president for corporate development. His other business experience includes a senior management position at Comcast Corp., work as a consultant with McKinsey and Co., and as a banker at First Chicago Corp. He was elected Delaware treasurer three times between 1998 and 2008. He is the immediate past chair of the National Governors Association, where he made employing people with disabilities his chair’s initiative. Now in his second term, Markell\'s priorities include putting Delawareans back to work, strengthening the state education system and spurring innovation to grow the economy. He currently serves as chairman of the National Board of Directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates. He is also the former chair of the Democratic Governors Association, and is a former board member of the National Assessment Governing Board, nominated by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.A native of Newark, Del., Markell holds an undergraduate degree in economics and development studies from Brown University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. He is a Henry Crown Fellow and a Rodel Fellow at the Aspen Institute. He lives in Wilmington, Del. with his wife Carla and their two children.DePasquale became Pennsylvania’s 51st auditor general in January 2013, after serving six years in the state House of Representatives. Prior to that he worked as deputy secretary in the Department of Environmental Protection, where he helped convince Gamesa, the world’s second-largest wind company, to locate in Pennsylvania. Since his election as auditor general – the state’s chief fiscal watchdog – DePasquale has reduced office spending, eliminated a backlog of 1,500 audits, and initiated large-scale audits of the Department of Environmental Protection’s programs on water quality related to Marcellus Shale gas drilling. He has also pushed for more transparency and governance changes throughout state government and has investigated the Department of Public Welfare’s failure to pay workers who provide in-home care for the elderly and people with disabilities.A native of Pittsburgh, DePasquale earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his law degree through Widener’s extended division, studying at night while working as director of economic development in York. He lives in York County with his wife Tracey and their two children. “We are delighted with the speakers for our 2014 commencement ceremonies,” Law Dean Linda L. Ammons said. “I’m certain our graduates will benefit from the words of wisdom they share.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1582', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Delaware campus sends team to mock trial competition final', '2014-02-27', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nA three-person team from Widener’s Delaware campus was the finalist in the 51st annual Academy of Trial Lawyers Mock Trial Competition. The event, at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Pittsburgh, occurred between Feb. 19 and 21. The Widener team lost – by one point – to the team from Duquesne University School of Law. Students Caroline Donato and Jon Landua argued the defense side of the civil trial involving negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from a fatal accident between a motorcycle and a truck. Student John Henry, who was also part of the team, served as the defendant truck driver. They were coached by adjunct professors Constance Clarke and Catherine Berryman.The trio began working together as a team in September and started practicing for the case in December, after receiving more than 1,000 pages of competition exhibits and depositions.“It was my best experience in law school,” Landua said. “You get to really put what you’ve learned into practice.”The competition is limited to 16 teams and is by invitation only. Known informally as “ATLAC,” it is presented by the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County, Pa. The organization partners with federal District Court judges from the Western District of Pennsylvania, who host the competition in their courtrooms, and with the Allegheny County Medical Society, which supplies physicians to serve as expert witnesses.Students at the competition argue to a jury, but a panel of six attorneys, watching and tallying points, determine the winner. Top-scoring plaintiff and defense teams from the first round advance to the final.Both juries who heard the Delaware team’s cases sided with them for verdicts. The six judges split evenly on which side should win the final round, forcing an examination of the judges\' point totals. The highest and lowest scores were dropped and a tally of the remaining scores put Duquesne on top by one point.All three members of the Delaware-campus team are third-year law students who will graduate in May. Each has expressed an interest in criminal law.Widener Law has a strong history with the competition. The Harrisburg team of Langdon Ramsburg, Katie Adam and Mitchell Jones won the competition last year.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1583', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Distinguished Jurist Lecture Addresses Civil Forfeiture, Drugs in Pennsylvania', '2014-03-04', '0', ' \n\n\nOn Wednesday, February 26th, Commonwealth Court Judge Mary Hannah Leavitt addressed civil forfeiture and the war on drugs in Pennsylvania’s jurisprudence during the 2014 Distinguished Jurist in Residence Lecture.Leavitt addressed several Pennsylvania cases addressing the forfeiture of money or possessions, including Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Three Hundred Ten Thousand Twenty Dollars ($310,020.00) In United States Currency, which involved an appeal of the forfeiture of a large sum of cash confiscated after cars speeding on the Pennsylvania turnpike were stopped. Ion scans of the seized currency showed trace amounts of cocaine that were significantly in excess of what would be expected to be found on cash in general circulation, leading to the forfeiture of the money.In addition to touching on the issues presented in the particular case, Judge Leavitt also touched on the origins and evolution of criminal forfeiture laws. There must be a criminal conviction for items to be forfeited, but in Pennsylvania, violations can be either statutory or common law. She also discussed the impact of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act and the impact that it had in the context of forfeiture cases involving illegal drugs.Leavitt is the second distinguished jurist in residence for the Harrisburg campus, following Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Thomas G. Saylor. The position, sponsored by the school’s Law &amp; Government Institute, will see Judge Leavitt teach a colloquium on special problems in government litigation, give public lectures on important legal issues in Pennsylvania and be available for consultation and exchanges with faculty and law students.A graduate of Dickinson School of Law, Leavitt joined the Commonwealth Court in January 2002. She was a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll before joining the court. She served as a member of the firm’s litigation section and chair of the Insurance Regulatory Law Group.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1584', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Annual Sports and Entertainment Law Program Looks at College Athletics and the Music Industry', '2014-03-06', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\n“I don’t think its any coincidence that you see less scandal in college baseball,” said Associate Professor Andre Smith during a panel about whether NCAA athletes should be paid during the 9th Annual Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium held on Thursday, February 27th on Widener Law’s Delaware campus.Smith’s remarks came during an engaging – and occasionally heated – panel about the ongoing debate regarding the ethics, logistics, and implications of paying college athletes involved in revenue generating sports such as football and basketball. Smith observed that the NFL and NBA essentially use the NCAA as a free minor league system and that young athletes in those sports are potentially being denied the opportunity to immediately pursue a professional career. He contrasted that with baseball players, musicians, and actors, who can attempt to market themselves without such potential barriers.“I see them as individuals with the right to market themselves the same way as the rest of us,” Smith said.Attorney Casey Muir, an agent with CRM Sports Management, took a different stance, observing that baseball players can make a career out of playing in the minor leagues, but that football and basketball players do not necessarily have the same opportunity under present conditions. He also noted that the NFL in particular would be a difficult environment for a football player to jump to straight from college.“There are very few kids who are going to come out of high school and making a living in the NFL,” Muir said, adding that if those athletes didn’t make it in year one that they were “not likely going to get a second bite at the apple.”The panel touched on a wide range of issues including marketability, how the question of race plays into the issue, and the impact that paying athletes in revenue generating college sports could have in non-revenue generating sports.The daylong symposium also featured “Some of What Every Music Lawyer Needs to Know,” a panel with Kenneth J. Abdo, Robert E. Donnelly, and John L. Simson of Lommen Abdo.The program was presented by the student-run Sports and Entertainment Law Association under the direction of Widener Law Adjunct Professor Alexander Murphy Jr., who served as the moderator for both of the day’s panels.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1585', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'BLSA celebrates Black History Month, honors ’82 alumnus', '2014-03-06', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Black Law Students Association on the Delaware campus recently celebrated Black History Month by recognizing ’82 alumnus Carl Battle at its annual Trailblazers Honor Banquet.The event, now in its fourth year, was held Tuesday, Feb. 25 in the Barristers’ Club. Through it, BLSA honors outstanding alumni who are trailblazers for achievement in the private or public interest sectors, or for community service contributions. This year BLSA honored Battle, senior vice president and chief patent counsel for GlaxoSmithKline. Battle, who was traveling abroad at the time, sent prepared remarks with friend and fellow classmate Leon Williams ’82, who read them aloud.Battle noted he was delighted and honored to receive the award.“I am especially pleased to see that the Black Law Students Association has continued to be an active, positive and viable force at the law school,” Battle wrote in his remarks. “You have done an excellent job in maintaining the professionalism, collaboration and contribution to the law school and the legal profession which existed decades ago when I had the privilege of serving as president of BLSA for two years.”Battle serves on Dean Linda L. Ammons’ National Advisory Board, has taught as an adjunct professor and helped establish an African-American law scholarship. In his remarks, he noted he could not have achieved success in the corporate legal arena without the education he received at Widener. He encouraged the students to give back to their school.“I am a product of the Widener Law brand and I cannot be truly successful unless the law school is truly successful. Let’s all continue to be proactive contributors to Widener Law,” he added.The evening also included musical selections by Morgan State University students Dana McCants and Anthony Dix. Wali Rushdan II, an associate at Fox Rothschild LLP and a 2012 graduate of Rutgers School of Law – Camden, gave a keynote address that encouraged the students to embrace change.“We are proud of the tradition this event has established at the law school,” said BLSA Vice President Kendrick McLeod. “It has grown into a highly anticipated evening of celebration', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1586', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law litigation skills program looks at high-profile cases, psychology of jury decision making and more', '2014-03-07', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law will welcome the expert defense counsel and presiding judge from one of Philadelphia’s most notorious criminal trials as part of a daylong program on its Delaware campus that is designed to build litigation skills in attorneys.Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart and attorney Jack J. McMahon will use their experiences from the trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell to discuss issues that accompany high-profile cases, such as pre-trial and trial publicity, dealing with emotions in the courtroom, strategies in jury selection and more. Gosnell is serving life terms for the murders of three babies born alive during botched late-term procedures. He was also convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a female patient who received too much anesthetic.Their presentation will be part of the school’s first Advanced Litigation Skills conference, set for Friday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom. Widener Law is located at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del. Minehart and McMahon will speak from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event, presented by the school’s Taishoff Advocacy, Technology and Public Service Institute under the direction of Professor Jules Epstein, will also include discussions by academics and other attorneys on:\nCognitive psychology relating to eyewitness memory, questioning of suspects and witnesses, and jury decision making, presented by Widener University Professor Suzanne Mannes.\nExpert witness selection, presented by former Judge Joseph R. Slights III.\nWitness impeachment, presented by attorneys John Dodds, Sam Silver and Mary DeFusco.\nThe use of technology in the courtroom, including demonstrations, presented by Widener Visiting Professor of Law Richard K. Herrmann.\nRules of evidence, presented by Epstein.\n[ Download the full brochure outlining the events of the day ]Attorneys from Delaware and Pennsylvania who attend will be eligible for six continuing legal education credits. New Jersey attorneys can self report for credit with a Widener Law certificate of attendance. The cost to attend for credit is $125 or $100 for Widener Law alumni or public interest/government attorneys, and includes continental breakfast and lunch. It is free for students and members of the public not seeking credit, without materials or meals. For more information, or to register, contact Carol Perrupato at 302.477.2178 or caperrupato@widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1587', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law seeks attorney volunteers for upcoming Wills For Heroes event', '2014-03-11', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law is seeking Delaware licensed attorneys to assist with its next Wills For Heroes estate-planning event for the First State.The event will be held Saturday, March 15 in Polishook Hall on the campus at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, Del. Attorney volunteers will have training from 9 to 11 a.m. and then take appointments, which begin at 11:30 a.m. Final appointments are scheduled for 3 p.m. and the event is expected to conclude by 5 p.m.The morning training is mandatory for all first-time Wills For Heroes volunteers. Those who participate will receive two free continuing legal education credits. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided to the volunteers and parking is free. Volunteers may serve for all or part of the event.The program is also seeking notary volunteers. Law students are encouraged to volunteer to assist the attorneys as they prepare legal documents. All volunteers will join Widener Law faculty, staff and alumni in presenting this valuable public service to Delaware’s first responders. The Wills For Heroes program provides free estate-planning documents, such as wills, durable personal powers of attorney and advance directives, to Delaware first responders and their spouses or partners. It is open to volunteer and paid, sworn and civilian members of the state, local, county and federal law enforcement, parole, probation, fire, EMS and other first-responder communities who live or serve in Delaware. Those interested in volunteering should contact event coordinator Damiano &quot;Dom&quot; del Pino at wills4heroesde@mail.widener.edu or call 302-477-2016 and leave contact information on the voice mail.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1588', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law welcomes students from around the country for Vale Competition', '2014-03-13', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law is pleased to welcome students from 21 schools to the Delaware campus for our 26th-annual national moot court competition, which begins Thursday. The much-anticipated Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition will run four days, ending with a final round at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16. Widener welcomes students from the following schools:Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawBrooklyn Law SchoolCapital University Law SchoolFlorida State University College of LawGeorgetown Law CenterLouisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law CenterMarquette University Law SchoolMercer University School of LawSeton Hall UniversityTemple University Beasley School of LawThe Ohio State University Moritz College of LawUniversity of Cincinnati College of LawUniversity of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of LawUniversity of North Carolina School of LawUniversity of New Hampshire School of LawUniversity of Oklahoma College of LawUniversity of Pennsylvania Law SchoolUniversity of Wisconsin Law SchoolTulane University Law SchoolWilliam &amp; Mary Law SchoolWilliam Mitchell College of LawThe competition introduces participants to the cutting edge of corporate law, an experience Widener is uniquely positioned to provide as Delaware’s law school. The school draws on the resources of its Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law – and on the depth of the state’s distinguished corporate legal community – to provide an unparalleled experience for the law students who travel here to compete. The event is hosted by Widener Law’s Moot Court Honor Society under the direction of the society’s executive board and competition chairperson, Olivia Italiano.The Distinguished Scholar Lecture is an integral part of the competition and the society is honored to have as this year’s speaker Simon Lorne, vice chairman and chief legal officer of Millennium Management LLC, a hedge fund management company with more than $17 billion in assets under management. He is co-director of Stanford Law School’s Directors’ College, the United States’ premiere institution for the education of independent directors of publicly held corporations, and is an adjunct professor at the New York University Law School and the NYU Stern School of Business. He is the former general counsel of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Lorne will deliver the speech, “Constituency Directors and the Objects of Their Attention,” on Friday, March 14 at 4 p.m. in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom in the Main Law Building. All are welcome.Lorne will also help judge the final round of the competition. Other members of the final round bench will include Delaware Supreme Court Justices Jack B. Jacobs and Henry duPont Ridgely and Delaware Court of Chancery Vice Chancellors J. Travis Laster and John W. Noble.Lawrence A. Hamermesh, the Ruby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law and director of the school’s Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law, authored the competition problem. Like two cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court involving contraception insurance coverage mandates on employers under the Affordable Care Act, the competition problem presents questions about the ability of a corporation to invoke and promote the religious beliefs of its stockholders.  Unlike the Supreme Court cases, however, which involve for-profit corporations, the Vale competition problem involves a public benefit corporation incorporated under Delaware’s new public benefit corporation statute. The student competitors will argue an appeal from an order by the Court of Chancery preliminarily enjoining the consummation of a merger between that public benefit corporation (Praise Video, PBC), and New Hope Publishing Co.  In the merger, Praise Video stockholders would receive $41 per share in cash, but Mercer Christian Publishing Co. had offered $50 per share in cash, almost 20 percent more.  The board of directors of Praise Video rejected Mercer’s financially superior proposal because they concluded that a merger with New Hope better served Praise Video’s public benefit purpose of promoting Mennonite values, which is the public purpose stated in the company’s charter.The competition is named for Ruby R. Vale, who lived in Milford, Del. and practiced law in Philadelphia. He was a well-respected corporate practitioner and a prolific writer who penned law review articles, books about legal philosophy, justice and the foundations of society. He is best remembered for his multi-volume work, “Vale\'s Pennsylvania Digest.” Vale died in 1961. The law school is grateful to the Vale family and for the opportunities their generosity has made possible, including this national competition.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1589', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law announces lineup for Environmental Law Distinguished Speaker Series', '2014-03-17', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law and its Environmental Law Center will host a Distinguished Speaker Series with public events on both of its campuses. The lineup includes:\nTuesday, March 18, 4 p.m. – E. Christopher Abruzzo ‘92, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on “Environmental Priorities and Accomplishments of the Corbett Administration,” room A180 of the administration building on the Harrisburg campus, 3737 Vartan Way. This will be teleconferenced to the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room on the Delaware campus.\nThursday, March 27, noon. – Professor Hope M. Babcock of Georgetown Law on “A Dystopian Dance – the Dysfunctional Coupling of the Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit in Environmental Cases,” in the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room in the Main Law Building on the Delaware campus at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington. This will be teleconferenced to room 205 in the classroom building on the Harrisburg campus.\nTuesday, April 8, 4 p.m. – Professor Zygmunt J.B. Plater of Boston College Law School on “TVA v. Hill: A Little Fish in a Pork Barrel,” room A180 of the administration building on the Harrisburg campus, 3737 Vartan Way. This will be teleconferenced to the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room on the Delaware campus.\nAttorneys from Delaware and Pennsylvania who attend the in-person lectures with Abruzzo and Plater on the Harrisburg campus will be eligible for one continuing legal education credit. All of the events are free and open to the public.To register for an in-person event on the Harrisburg campus contact Sandra Graeff at slgraeff@widener.edu or 717.541.3965. To register for the in-person event on the Delaware campus contact Carol Perrupato at caperrupato@widener.edu or 302.477.2178.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1590', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'New Jersey Alumni gather in Mt. Laurel', '2014-03-17', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nNew Jersey alumni gathered for a reception in Mt. Laurel, NJ on Thursday, February 27.  The evening provided opportunities for all in attendance:  networking; celebration for alumni who recently passed the New Jersey Bar; accepted applicants met students and staff from the Law School; and first year law students networked with alumni and judges.  New Jersey Alumni Chapter chair John Cirrinicione, Esq. ’07 and Laurie Grant, AVP for Development and Alumni Engagement welcomed the group and encouraged the alumni and students to take advantage of the wonderful networking opportunities the school offers.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1591', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Vale Distinguished Lecture Considers Constituency Directors', '2014-03-18', '0', '\nSimon M. Lorne delivers the Distinguished Scholar Lecture at the 26th Annual Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition.\n\n“It’s unrealistic to expect constituent directors not to look at the constituency they were elected to represent,” said Simon M. Lorne, the vice chairman and chief legal officer of hedge fund management company Millennium Management LLC, as he delivered the Distinguished Scholar Lecture at the 26th Annual Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition on Friday, March 14th.Each year, the Distinguished Scholar Lecture plays an integral part in the Ruby R. Vale Interschool Moot Court Competition. In addition to the lecture, the Distinguished Scholar serves as one of the judges for the final round of the competition. Lorne’s remarks, titled “Constituency Directors and the Objects of Their Attention,” focused on issues related to representative directors and considerations related to the investors who elected them versus their fiduciary duty to the company as a whole and all of its stockholders. Lorne noted that it spoke well of Delaware corporate law in general that the issue has not perhaps become as prevalent as it could.Lorne traced some of the case law related to the issue, including the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision in 1919’s Dodge v. Ford Motor Company that is often cited as an example of the primacy of “shareholder value.” He also touched on the Delaware Court of Chancery case Air Products &amp; Chemicals, Inc. v. Airgas, Inc. noting that despite the fact that Air Products &amp; Chemicals placed three directors on the Airgas board during a proxy contest that those three directors twice voted with other Airgas directors to reject buyout offers deemed to undervalue Airgas.He also discussed situations in which a director representing a union or a company’s employees might be elected to a board. He suggested that there are obvious downsides to suggesting that such directors should not attempt to represent their constituents.Simon M. Lorne received a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School at Ann Arbor. A frequent speaker and lecturer, he has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California, and New York University law schools. Since 1999 he has been co-director of Stanford Law School\'s Directors\' College. He previously served asa partner with Munger Tolles &amp; Olson, LLP and served as a Managing Director, with responsibility for Legal Compliance and Internal Audit of Citigroup/Salomon Brothers and as the General Counsel at the SEC in Washington, D.C.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1592', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Distinguished Speaker E Christopher Abruzzo ’92 Delivers Environmental Law Talk', '2014-03-20', '0', '\nDistinguished Professor John C. Dernbach and E. Christopher Abruzzo \'92\nThe Environmental Law Center welcomed E. Christopher Abruzzo ‘92, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, to the Harrisburg campus on Tuesday, March 18th. Abruzzo, the first speaker in this year’s Environmental Law Distinguished Speaker Series, presented “Environmental Priorities and Accomplishments of the Corbett Administration.Abruzzo spoke about the mission statement of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and observed that the best public policy is “forged when we have true environmental protection.” He discussed the new DEP website that promotes more public participation and encourages members of the public to open a dialogue with the department.The talk also examined Governor Corbett’s commitment to a state energy plan that will create jobs. Abruzzo also touched on the 2012 Gas Act, governmental efforts to safely develop natural gas production through the Marcellus Shale project, efforts to improve Pennsylvania’s air quality, and water supply testing.The event was also broadcast to an audience on the Delaware campus.E. Christopher Abruzzo was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection in December of 2013 after serving in that position on an interim basis since April of 2012. A member of the first graduating class from Widener Law’s Harrisburg campus, he prieviously served as deputy chief of staff to Governor Corbett.Prior to his work for the Governor’s office, Abruzzo served as a chief deputy attorney general in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, supervising the drug strike force section. He oversaw all drug-related prosecutions conducted by the Attorney General’s Office in Pennsylvania. The work included grand jury and wiretap investigations and he was the office’s principal legal adviser on electronic surveillance and wiretap applications.Two additional talks in the Environmental Law Distinguished Speaker series are planned:\n\nThursday, March 27, noon. – Professor Hope M. Babcock of Georgetown Law on “A Dystopian Dance – the Dysfunctional Coupling of the Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit in Environmental Cases,” in the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room in the Main Law Building on the Delaware campus at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington. This will be teleconferenced to room 205 in the classroom building on the Harrisburg campus.\n\nTuesday, April 8, 4 p.m. – Professor Zygmunt J.B. Plater of Boston College Law School on “TVA v. Hill: A Little Fish in a Pork Barrel,” room A180 of the administration building on the Harrisburg campus, 3737 Vartan Way. This will be teleconferenced to the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room on the Delaware campus.\n', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');
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('3', '1593', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Food and Drug Law program examines hot topics', '2014-03-21', '0', '\n\n\nHot topics in U.S. food and drug law, antibiotic use in animals and U.S. Supreme Court decisions involving generic drugs, will frame the discussion at an upcoming event on Widener Law’s Delaware campus.The program, “All Matters FDA: The Year in Review, Crimes, Misdemeanors and More,” presented by the school’s Food and Drug Law Association will take place Wednesday, March 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom at 4601 Concord Pike. A light reception will follow.The program will address issues related to enforcement of the U.S. Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act such as dietary supplements, arsenic in food, pay-for-delay, ethical issues and more. It is suitable for attorneys and non-attorneys alike. Speakers include:\n\nRoseann B. Termini, Widener Law adjunct professor of food and drug law.\nKaryn M. Campbell, director of the Food &amp; Drug Administration investigation branch for the Philadelphia district.\nAlbert S. Glenn, an assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.\nAttorneys from Delaware and Pennsylvania who attend the program will be eligible for two continuing legal education credits, including one ethics credit. New Jersey attorneys may self report with a Widener Law certificate of attendance. The registration fee for attorneys who attend for credit is $40 and includes the post-event reception. Attendance is free for students or members of the public not seeking continuing legal education credits.To register, contact Carol Perrupato at 302.477.2178 or caperrupato@widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1594', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg Student To Serve as Reporter at the ABA Intellectual Property Law Section’s Annual Conference.', '2014-03-25', '0', '\n\n\nSean Cooper, a second year Widener Law student on the Harrisburg Campus, will have a distinctive opportunity to serve as a law student reporter at the ABA’s Intellectual Property Law Section’s 29th Annual Conference that will be held from April 2nd through the 4th in Arlington, VA.  He is 1 of 13 law students selected by the Law Student Action Group to act as a law student reporter for the conference.Sean sat down to discuss his path to law school and his interest in intellectual property and the law. Sean always had some interest in pursuing law school, but after graduating from college he needed to work. He found work with a legal services company and while there “the idea of law school solidified.” He knew that law school was where he wanted to be and he found his place.Sean observed how important getting involved beyond the classroom.  When one of his professors, Tonya Evans, suggested he start his own blog as a way to get involved and keep an eye on the hot topics in law, Sean did just that. He created Cooper’s Copyright Blog (available at www.cooperscopyrightblog.com), and then went one step further and got active on Twitter, where his handle is coopsiplawblog.His blog and twitter activity brought him to the attention of the Law Student Action Group.  They contacted Sean and asked him if he wanted to attend the Intellectual Property Law Section’s 29th Annual Conference and live tweet during the sessions and blog about the experience. Sessions will cover several sessions, including “Copyright Fair Use Transformed? The Evolving Role of the First Factor in the 21st Century” and “Best Practices in Filing &amp; Managing Trademarks.”Sean is excited about the opportunity, saying that he expects it will be an enriching experience and that it will be a great way to increase his knowledge of intellectual property law. He also expects that it will be a wonderful opportunity to network and make professional connections while having a little fun.Sean also had a little advice for those interested in taking advantage of opportunities available to law students. “The hard part is to figure out how to get started,” he observed of blogging and social media. He mentioned that he started by re-tweeting news stories, which he would look at from a legal angle. He realized that he might have something to say that other people wanted to hear.“You have to have an agenda with how you use it . . . find your voice and be brave. The way you gain legitimacy is by being a part of the conversation,” Sean says.His final piece of advice was to be engaged and involved in your area of law, and “put yourself out there.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1595', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Annual Philadelphia Alumni Reception', '2014-03-25', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nWidener Law held its biggest alumni event of the year on Thursday, March 20 at The Down Town Club in Philadelphia.  \n\nThe reception celebrated the achievements of Philadelphia-area alumni and brought together graduates from both campuses for an evening of networking and socializing. More than 280 alumni, judges, students, faculty, and staff were in attendance. \n\nRenae Axelrod, president of the Alumni Association, said, “This year’s alumni reception at The Down Town Club brought out hundreds of alumni as well as many members of the bench, all to support Widener University School of Law. This year’s event was truly a great success!” \n\nWe look forward to your continued participation.  Be sure to save the date for next year’s reception.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1596', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law School hosts first Advanced Litigation Skills conference', '2014-03-26', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nTwo key figures in one of Philadelphia’s most notorious modern-day criminal cases engaged in a lively discussion on the Delaware campus recently about media attention, its impact on juries and the role of gag orders in court cases.Defense attorney Jack J. McMahon, who represented abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, and Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart, who presided over Gosnell’s 2013 murder trial in the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court were speakers at the Advanced Litigation Skills symposium held Friday, March 21. The event drew more than 250 people to the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom on the Delaware campus. Gosnell is serving life terms for the murders of three babies born alive during botched late-term procedures.The symposium will become an annual event. It was presented by the law school and its Taishoff Advocacy, Technology and Public Service Institute under the direction of Professor Jules Epstein. Participants also heard presentations on the use of technology in the courtroom by Visiting Professor Richard K. Herrmann, witness impeachment by speakers John Dodas, Sam Silver and Mary DeFusco and how to effectively prepare expert witnesses by former Judge Joseph R. Slights III. Widener University Professor Suzanne Mannes also spoke about cognitive science in the courtroom and Epstein closed out the day with a talk on evidence.McMahon repeatedly expressed frustration over a gag order put in place early in the Gosnell case. It was filed shortly after prosecutors conducted a news conference where Gosnell’s medical office was described as a “house of horrors” and “barbaric,” McMahon said. Under the gag order, he could not respond.“I should have been allowed to explain why it wasn’t a house of horrors,” McMahon said. “The damage, in my opinion, was already done. It was left to fester for two years, when jury selection began.”That course of events influenced his decision to deliver an opening statement calling the case against Gosnell a ‘racist witch hunt,’ McMahon said.“It was right, when you’ve been beaten up for two years, to come out of the box swinging and attract the attention your way,” he said.Minehart discussed his efforts to protect the integrity of the jury. He made sure the court system bought jurors lunch each day, so they didn’t have to venture past media throngs to find food. They were brought to court in vans, and he recalled a time when he exited the courthouse walking in one direction to lure the media after him so jurors could be loaded into the vans and driven away.McMahon also stridently maintained a sequestration order should have been put in place – an idea Minehart said had merit. But the judge said sequestration was “an incredibly expensive proposition.”“Unfortunately I couldn’t get the sequestration order,” he said.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1597', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law announces alumni awards', '2014-03-31', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe School of Law is pleased to announce the winners of its alumni awards, given annually to recognize outstanding leadership, service, and achievement of its graduates. Widener has honored its distinguished alumni since 1976. This year’s awards were given Thursday, March 20 at The Down Town Club in Philadelphia.\n\nThe Alumna of the Year Award went to Judge Maria C. McLaughlin of Philadelphia. The award is presented to an alumna or alumnus who, through service to her or his community or profession, or by honors received, service rendered or other accomplishments, has brought honor, recognition and distinction to the Widener University School of Law. McLaughlin graduated from the school’s Delaware campus in 1992.\n\nMcLaughlin was elected to the Court of Common Pleas First Judicial District in 2011, where she presides over family and criminal law matters. She is a member of the National Association of Women Judges, a member of the Widener Law Alumni Board and a member of the “Do the Write Thing” national youth anti-violence campaign. She previously worked as the chief assistant district attorney of the Child Support Enforcement Unit in Philadelphia, as one of the youngest female chiefs appointed by then-District Attorney Lynne Abraham.\n\nThe Outstanding Service Award went to Carl W. Battle, of King of Prussia, Pa. The service award is given for outstanding alumni service to the law school as a whole, to a particular concentration within the school, or to the legal profession.\n\nBattle graduated from Widener’s Delaware campus in 1982 and he works as senior vice president and chief patent counsel for Glaxo Smith Kline. He directs global legal functions for intellectual property and related litigation, licensing and business development activities. He serves on the Widener Law National Advisory Council and is an adjunct professor of intellectual property law. He also serves as a mentor to several law students. He established a law school scholarship fund in his name, and in the name of his ’82 classmate Leon Williams.\n\nThe Outstanding Recent Alumna Award went to Catherine M. Dotto of Harrisburg, Pa.The award recognizes work by a recent graduate who shows energy and dedication as a community leader or provides invaluable service to the Widener University School of Law.\n\nDotto is a 2009 graduate of the law school’s Harrisburg, Pa. campus. She works as manager of government relations for the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Harrisburg. Her advocacy efforts are primarily focused on professional licensure issues and tax policies.\n\nSince graduating, Dotto served as an alumni class agent from 2009-2012. She speaks to new students about how Widener changed her life, and through the Career Development Office about the important role practicing attorneys play in the development of the law.\n\n“It was with much pride that I had the pleasure of presenting the alumni awards to these very deserving candidates,” said Alumni Association Board President Renae Axelrod ’91. “The recipients are evidence of the strength of our alumni body and through much hard work and dedication they continue to raise the bar for Widener Law.  I was particularly honored to present the Hon. Maria C. McLaughlin ’91 with the alumna of the year award as I have worked side by side with her on the alumni board.  Her success professionally, and efforts to give back, are truly an example to which all of us should strive.”\n\nThe awards ceremony was followed by an alumni reception attended by approximately 300 people, including nearly 30 judges and graduates of both law campuses in Wilmington, Del. and Harrisburg, Pa. This annual event presented by the Office of Development &amp; Alumni Relations is the largest alumni function of the year and is a time to celebrate the school and its many successful graduates.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1598', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg students successful in first transactional law meet', '2014-04-03', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nTwo Harrisburg students had an impressive showing at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Transactional Law Meet held at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law of Yeshiva University in New York City.Third-year students Talia Danon and Andrew Schneidman narrowly missed advancing to the national finals after losing in a tie-breaker to the team from Cornell Law School on Feb. 28. Danon and Schneidman won the award for best draft and best negotiation. They were the first Harrisburg students ever to compete in the meet.A transactional law meet is a competition designed to provide students with a moot court-type experience in transactional law. The Harrisburg students represented a buyer in a fictitious sale of one business to another, complicated by the presence of a patented drug. The problem challenged them to work out an indemnification agreement, within the confines of the sale agreement, to allow the sale to go forward.The competition involved participating in two national conference calls before the trip to New York, where they could ask questions of the clients, and then negotiating face-to-face in New York – with a panel of judges looking on and tallying points. “The meet exposed us to the process of collaborative deal making, which was a contrast to the usual litigious approach we learn in law school. For a student like me, who aspires to a career as a deal lawyer, the competition was right up my alley,” Schneidman said. “I encourage other students with an interest in business transactions to check out the Law Meets website and see what it has to offer.”“We were just so thrilled to have been given the opportunity to represent Widener Harrisburg in its first year participating in the Transactional LawMeet, and to have been able to do as well as we did,” Danon added. “It was truly a unique experience that gives the students participating the opportunity to do the work of deal lawyers and to see a transaction through from start to finish over the course of the competition.”Schneidman, of Allendale, N.J., is the son of Jane and Steven Schneidman. Danon, of Fair Lawn, N.J. is the daughter of Hope and Rafael Danon.Danon and Schneidman prepared for the competition with help from Professor Juliet M. Moringiello, Associate Professor Michael J. Hussey, Associate Professor of Legal Methods David Raeker-Jordan, who also teaches contract drafting, and alumna Angela McGowan ’07. McGowan gathered several of her colleagues from Rhoads &amp; Sinon LLP to discuss the practical aspects of negotiating business deals over lunch with the students in the fall.Hussey said Danon and Schneidman worked diligently over four months preparing for the competition.“They thoroughly researched the issues in the problem and expertly listened to their client\'s wishes to draft and negotiate the best indemnification agreement for their client,” he said. “They showed that zealous representation of a client occurs not just in the courtroom but in the conference room as well. It was a pleasure to coach such exceptional students who are using the professional and practical education that we provide at Widener to achieve great success. We are very proud of them.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1599', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law hosts attorney from iconic environmental law case for its Distinguished Speaker Series', '2014-04-04', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law will host a central figure in one of the most important environmental law cases ever to reach the U.S. Supreme Court, for the final installment of its 2014 Environmental Law Distinguished Speaker Series.Boston College Law School Professor Zygmunt J.B. Plater will speak Tuesday, April 8 at 4 p.m. in room A180 of the Widener Law administration building, 3737 Vartan Way, Harrisburg. The event is free and open to the public. Plater and his students used the then-new Endangered Species Act to launch a legal battle 30 years ago against the construction of a dam in Tennessee. They argued the project would destroy the habitat of the snail darter, a fish about half the size of a wooden Popsicle stick. The case went all the way to the nation’s high court in Washington, where Plater and his students won, although Congress later passed legislation that made it possible for the project to proceed.The case generated much attention, and rallied detractors who considered it an example of liberal extremism. Plater has written a book about the experience, “The Snail Darter and the Dam: How Pork Barrel Politics Endangered a Little Fish and Killed a River,” which he will discuss on his visit to Widener. Published by Yale University Press, the book offers a detailed account of the six-year crusade, including family farms at stake in the project, the experience of citizens navigating the corridors of national power and the political and media mischaracterizations that ensued.“Professor Plater achieved a great deal for endangered species protection in general with this case, even though Congress exempted this project from the Act,” Widener Distinguished Professor John C. Dernbach said. “We are pleased to have someone of his stature speak as part of our series.”Plater’s talk, “TVA v. Hill: A Little Fish in a Pork Barrel,” will be teleconferenced to the Alfred Avins Special Collections Library Room on Widener’s campus in Wilmington, Delaware. Copies of his book will be available for purchase on the Harrisburg campus.Attorneys from Delaware and Pennsylvania who attend the lecture in Harrisburg will be eligible for one continuing legal education credit. To register, contact Sandra Graeff at slgraeff@widener.edu or 717.541.3965. The Environmental Law Distinguished Speaker Series is a project of the law school and its Environmental Law Center', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1600', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Annual Gedid Lecture Looks at Judicial Papers of Federal Judges', '2014-04-07', '0', ' \n\n\nOn Thursday, April 3rd, Widener Law’s Harrisburg campus hosted Professor Kathryn A. Watts, the Garvey Schubert Barer Professor of Law at the University of Washington School of Law, for the 6th Annual John L. Gedid Lecture.Professor Watts focused her remarks, “Judges and Their Papers,” on the working papers of federal judges and indicated that such documents should be public property. To this point in history, Congress has been silent on what should happen to the memos, draft opinions, and other documents that go into the behind-the-scenes history of a Court’s opinion. Such material has traditionally been treated as the private property of each individual judge.Following the death of Supreme Court Justices or other ranking federal judges, some collections have been given to libraries or to surviving family members. Individual judges have even destroyed such collection. Watts argued that this treatment of Judges’ working papers is wrong and at odds with the treatment of Presidential papers. Following the Nixon administration, Congress deemed presidential papers to be public property. Private ownership, stated Watts, does not lend itself to a coordinated policy of how and when such papers should be released. She proposed that a better solution would be to have the judiciary take an active role in shifting these documents to public ownership so that valuable pieces of judicial history could be preserved.Kathryn A. Watts joined the University of Washington faculty in 2007 and teaches in the areas of administrative law, constitutional law and Supreme Court decision-making. She graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law, where she earned the John Paul Stevens Prize for Academic Excellence for graduating first in her class and the Raoul Berger Prize for her senior research paper on the history of general rulemaking grants. She clerked for Judge A. Raymond Randolph of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit and Justice John Paul Stevens of the U.S. Supreme Court. Her research focuses on interactions between federal courts and other governmental actors, with an emphasis on the judiciary and administrative agencies.The Gedid Lecture series honors John L. Gedid, one of the founders of the Harrisburg campus and the first vice-dean. He also founded the school\'s Law &amp; Government Institute. The series showcases the work of nationally recognized young scholars much in the same way Professor Gedid has fostered, encouraged and applauded the work of those who joined the school he helped to found.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1601', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law to host debate in Democratic primary for Pennsylvania governor', '2014-04-08', '0', 'The School of Law Harrisburg campus is pleased to announce it will partner with the Pennsylvania Cable Network and the Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents Association to bring live coverage of a debate between the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the November race for Pennsylvania governor.A panel of association representatives will pose questions during a debate on the Widener Law campus Wednesday, April 9. PCN will air the event live beginning at 7 p.m. It will also be available via live webcast as outlined below. Brian Lockman, president and chief executive officer of PCN, will moderate. Candidates taking part include:Katie McGintyAllyson SchwartzTom Wolf\nCandidate Rob McCord has been invited but has reported a schedule conflict and is not expected to attend.The debate, which will happen in room A180 of the Law School Administration Building, is open to the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The building is located at 3737 Vartan Way, Harrisburg.Associate Professor Jill E. Family will open the debate with welcome remarks. Family also serves as director of Widener’s Law &amp; Government Institute, which is dedicated to exploring law that defines the structure and operation of government and the relationship between individuals and government.Founded in 1895, the Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents Association is the oldest, continuously organized state capitol press corps in the United States.PCN is a nonprofit, noncommercial news organization created and supported by cable television companies. PCN receives no state or federal funding. Network programming is distributed by participating cable systems in Pennsylvania serving more than 10 million Pennsylvanians in 3.3 million homes.  For more information about PCN as well as network channel designations, visit www.pcntv.com.DEBATE WEBCAST: The webcast will begin streaming at least 5 minutes before the event begins. Family and friends who cannot attend in person should log-in early to this page to ensure a good connection. \nThe page you will be re-directed to offers a link to live streams of special events such as commencement, sporting events and lectures. Please note that the Microsoft Silverlight plug-in is required.\n \n\n\nWEBCAST EVENTS\nDATE\nTIME\nLOCATION\nClick button to launch player        \n\nPennsylvania Debate: Democratic Primary for Governor\nApr. 9 \n7:00-8:00 pm\nA180 \n \n        \n\n* All webcasts begin streaming 5 minutes before each event begins. \nCandidates will take questions from a panel of a panel of representatives from the Pennsylvania Legislative Correspondents’ Association (PLCA). Brian Lockman, president and chief exwcutive officer of PCN will moderate will moderate.The debates will be broadcast live on PCN and at law.widener.edu.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1602', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law event to explore the Constitution as a tool for environmental protection', '2014-04-09', '0', '\r\n				\nWidener Law will bring together two dozen speakers from around the world this month for a daylong event centered on its Wilmington, Del. campus that explores the idea of Constitutions as instruments for environmental protection.“Global Environmental Constitutionalism” will happen Friday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Polishook Hall rooms 203 and 104 at 4601 Concord Pike. The event is hosted by the student-run Widener Law Review and co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Center at Widener University. People around the world live under Constitutions that protect environmental rights in some fashion, including by committing to environmental stewardship, recognizing a basic right to a quality environment, guaranteeing a right to water or natural resources and ensuring public participation in environmental decision making. The Widener conference will explore this idea, including how it has been used by other nations.Under the direction of Professor James R. May, event chair, the law school is bringing together diverse perspectives from academics, policymakers, scholars, students and politicians. The school will host speakers from 11 countries, including Australia, Colombia and Israel, and more from seven states and Washington, D.C. Some will participate through Skype; many others will speak in person. Every continent but Antarctica will be represented.May, who also co-directs Widener’s Environmental Law Center, said there are two goals for the program.“First, we want to facilitate a global conversation about the role of environmental constitutionalism in advancing the human condition. And second, we want to showcase the important role that Widener is playing in this emerging area,” he said.The event is open to the public. Delaware and Pennsylvania attorneys who attend will be eligible for six continuing legal education credits. New Jersey attorneys can self report with a certificate of attendance. Registration is $125 for attorneys who attend for credit, or $100 for Widener Law alumni. The fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials. The event is free for students and members of the general public not seeking credit, without meals and materials.For more information, download the brochure as a pdf. To register, contact Rosemary E. Callahan at 302.477.2014 or recallahan@widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1603', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Pennsylvania Women’s Forum kicks off on the Harrisburg campus', '2014-04-10', '0', '\r\n				 \n\n\n\r\n		The Harrisburg campus played a major role in the kickoff of the new Pennsylvania Women’s Forum Solutions Series this week when it hosted a talk by two nationally known figures about the role of women in politics.More than 100 people gathered in the administration building Monday for lunch, networking and a frank discussion featuring Christine Toretti and Siobhan “Sam” Bennett titled “Run. Win. Serve.” Toretti is a well-known businesswoman with roots in the oil and gas industry who has served as a national GOP committeewoman. She founded the Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series, designed to educate, empower and advance Republican women. Bennett is president and chief executive officer of Women’s Campaign Fund, a nonprofit national network dedicated to achieving parity for women in public office.Bennett began by citing gender research that shows women make decisions differently than men. Women are more likely to do what they were hired to do, “which is reach across the aisle and legislate,” Bennett said. Men run for power; women run to change the world, Bennett said.Toretti cited U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who galvanized a bipartisan group of women senators that put together a plan which pulled the U.S. government out of shutdown this fall.  “Women have a way of seeing what the end result should be and knowing how to do it without worrying about their egos,” she said.Pennsylvanians have never elected a female governor or U.S. senator. The U.S. House of Representatives delegation includes one woman.Toretti said she viewed a lack of confidence among women as a major factor. Bennett noted woman have to be asked, on average, six times before they will run for office. And that request has to come from people they trust. The key to electing more women, she said, is for women to encourage one another.“We really believe we need more women and we will make a difference. We will advance our country but we have to work together,” Toretti said.Nell McCormack Abom, long-time host of WITF’s former Smart Talk television show, moderated the program. Widener’s Law &amp; Government Institute is a supporting sponsor of the Pennsylvania Women’s Forum. The next luncheon event will be held Sept. 8 on the Harrisburg campus, with a focus on higher education.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1604', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Boston College Law Professor Discusses Seminal Environmental Law Case', '2014-04-11', '0', '\r\n				 \n\n\n\r\n		On Tuesday, April 8th, Widener Law’s Harrisburg campus welcomed Boston College Law School Professor Zygmunt J.B. Plater for the final talk in the Spring 2014 Environmental Law Distinguished Speaker Series.Plater’s talk, “TVA v. Hill: A Little Fish in a Pork Barrel,” focused on his work as part of Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hiram Hill, et al., a case involving the Endangered Species Act that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1978. Plater and his students at the time used the then-new Endangered Species Act to argue that the construction of a dam in Tennessee would destroy the habitat of the tiny snail darter fish. Plater and his students won the case before the Supreme court, though the project was later able to proceed as a result of legislation passed by Congress.“This case was a joy, blessing, and a curse, taking 6 years of the lives of my students and me. It taught me and my students things we had never learned in political science in our college or in law school,” Plater said of the experience, which prompted him to write “The Snail Darter and the Dam: How Pork Barrel Politics Endangered a Little Fish and Killed a River.”Plater shared some background on the case and discussed and discussed some of the lessons he learned. Noting that the case was originally brought by a coalition of farmers, fishermen, history buffs, and environmentalists, Plater related that the American legal system allows citizens from any walk of life to walk into court and take on the role of private attorneys-general to enforce public laws. Distinguished Professor John C. Dernbach, co-Director of Widener Law’s Environmental Law Center, said of Plater, “Professor Plater achieved a great deal for endangered species protection in general with this case, even though Congress exempted this project from the Act.”A graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law School, Zygmunt J. B. Plater teaches and researches in the areas of environmental, property, land use, and administrative agency law. In addition to his work on TVA v. Hill, Plater served as chairman of the State of Alaska Oil Spill Commission’s Legal Task Force over a two-year period after the wreck of the M/V Exxon-Valdez.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1605', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Alumni and Students Gather at Timothy’s on the Waterfront in Wilmington, DE', '2014-04-11', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nAlumni and students gathered for an informal networking opportunity at Timothy’s on the Riverfront Thursday evening April 10th.   The event provided an opportunity for alumni and students to relax after a long day of work and studies.  Plan to join us for a future happy hour scheduled in your regional area!', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1606', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Delaware Supreme Court to hear oral arguments at Widener Law', '2014-04-14', '0', '\nRevised 4/14/2014Widener University School of Law is pleased to announce the Delaware Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the Wilmington, Del. campus on Wednesday, April 16. The Court will convene in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom to hear one case beginning at 11 a.m. Students are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to watch the state’s highest court in action. The following case will be heard by a three-justice panel: 11 a.m. Barbara Mammarella v. Dr. Alan Evantash. This appeal arises from a medical negligence action involving the timing of a malignant breast tumor diagnosis. It is an appeal of a Superior Court judge’s decision to grant judgment as a matter of law, after finding that no reasonable juror could find in the plaintiff’s favor on the issue of medical causation. Mammarella is represented by attorney Ben T. Castle; Evantash’s attorneys are Dennis D. Ferri and Ryan Keating. The arguments will mark the eighth consecutive year the Court has visited the law school. The oral arguments are open to the public and will follow the same protocol the Court uses when it sits in its own courtroom in Dover. Everyone who attends the hearings must submit to a security check before entering the Vale Courtroom. Capitol Police will be on campus the day of oral arguments to provide security for the Court, as the officers normally do when the Court sits in Dover. No one may enter or exit the courtroom after an oral argument has started. Anyone who creates a disturbance must leave the courtroom and may not return, and the Court prohibits outward displays of emotion by people in the gallery. Food, drink, cell phones and all other portable electronic devices, including tablets and laptop computers, will not be allowed in the courtroom. ', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1607', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law professor speaks at distinguished conference in London', '2014-04-16', '0', '\n				\n						Professor Family’s work has taken her to London in the past as well. She spent the spring 2012 semester there serving as a visiting scholar at the Queen Mary School of Law.\n				.Associate Professor Jill E. Family spoke recently at a London, England conference examining migration issues. She was the only U.S.-based academic to present at the program, organized by a group of U.K. universities.The event, “A Sea of Troubles? Problematising Migration Law,” was held Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29 in association with Birkbeck College School of Law. Family, who specializes in immigration law, was part of a panel discussion. She spoke about her comparative study of immigration law in the United States and the United Kingdom.The program was presented by the Migration and Law Network, which aims to promote migration law as a subject in U.K. universities. The conference gave professors, researchers and students an opportunity to present their work. In addition to the United Kingdom, other presenters came from Italy, France, Turkey, Ireland and the Netherlands.Family’s work has taken her to London in the past as well. She spent the spring 2012 semester there serving as a visiting scholar at the Queen Mary School of Law. She researched the immigration adjudication system in the United Kingdom and compared and contrasted it with the U.S. immigration system. She also met with the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber), which is part of the U.K. Ministry of Justice.In addition to teaching, Family directs Widener’s Law &amp; Government Institute, the signature program on the university’s campus in Harrisburg, Pa. The institute is dedicated to exploring law that defines the structure and operation of government and the relationship between individuals and government.“I’m thrilled to have taken part in this conference,” said Family. “The opportunity to share ideas internationally is invaluable to advance research, and it enhances teaching by providing an opportunity to learn about new perspectives, customs and techniques.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1608', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law welcomes the world for day focused on environmental rights', '2014-04-17', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Delaware campus welcomed environmental law experts from around the world to Polishook Hall recently for a daylong examination of global environmental constitutionalism. The concept – which is rooted in the idea that constitutions can include provisions protecting the right to clean air, clean water and a generally healthy environment – is a growing phenomenon worldwide.“I would like to say this marks an historic event, as we go along,” Klaus Bosselmann of New Zealand said as he opened his remarks on the legitimacy of global environmental constitutionalism. “This is something that is really cutting edge. I would congratulate Widener University School of Law for leading the field.”The April 11 symposium, presented by the Widener Law Review under the direction of Professor James R. May, was co-sponsored by the Environmental Law Center. Panels throughout the day were moderated by Widener professors who make up the center’s faculty. Speakers included academics, policymakers, scholars, students and politiciansPeople around the world live under constitutions that protect environmental rights in some fashion, including by committing to environmental stewardship, recognizing a basic right to a quality environment, guaranteeing a right to water or natural resources and ensuring public participation in environmental decision making. The Widener conference explored this idea, including how it has been used by other nations. The program included breakout sessions examining developments in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe.In her opening remarks, Interim Dean Erin Daly noted constitutional recognition of environmental rights has grown to the point where it is rare for new constitutions to be adopted without provisions protecting the environment. Daly and May have co-authored the forthcoming book, “Global Environmental Constitutionalism,” being published by Cambridge University Press. She credited May for a 2006 law review article that was among the first to identify global environmental constitutionalism as an area worthy of concern. “Not just as an academic matter,” she explained, “but as a way to actually improve the lives of people, all over the globe, by giving them a way to claim a clean and health environment and even to protect nature for its own sake.”The Widener Law Review will publish a volume of articles based on the symposium soon.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1609', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Experts Gather on Harrisburg Campus to Explore Issue of Municipal Financial Distress', '2014-04-18', '0', '\n \n\n\nVideo of the symposium is also available.\n“Make no mistake. It’s not over yet. There’s plenty of hard work left for the city,” said General William B. Lynch during the Distinguished Address at “Bankruptcy and Beyond: Solving the Problem of Municipal Financial Distress,” held on Monday, April 14th on Widener Law’s Harrisburg campus.Lynch, the second receiver for the city of Harrisburg, was one of many experts on municipal bankruptcy, finance, and local government law who spoke at the well-attended event. He touched on the challenges facing Harrisburg during the process, including costly challenges presented by the Harrisburg incinerator, parking authority woes and costly sewer system requirements.“We decided we would recognize it wasn’t a math problem. It was a people problem,” Lynch said of efforts to find a positive solution that “would help each of the parties find something positive in our proposed solution.”Lynch praised the “world-class team” put in place by his predecessor David Unkovic, who spoke during the day’s first panel, Financing Municipalities.Observing that local governments are “inadequately protected in the bond market,” Unkovic, who is now an attorney with McNees Wallace &amp; Nurick LLC in Lancaster, said, “Financial institutions are intimately involved with these funds.”The student-run Widener Law Journal hosted the daylong conference. Professor Juliet M. Moringiello, who specializes in bankruptcy law and served as the Robert M. Zinman Resident Scholar at the American Bankruptcy Institute during the spring semester of 2010, spearheaded the program.In addition to Lynch’s distinguished address and the first panel featuring Unkovic, the day included opening remarks from Jarad Handelman, First Executive Deputy General Counsel to Governor Tom Corbett. Additional panel discussions included: Pensions and Other Hot Topics in Chapter 9 Cases; What is Unique about a Chapter 9 Case? The Judges’ Point of View; and Beyond Financial Restructuring: The Future of Today’s Distressed Municipalities.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1610', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Delaware Supreme Court visit provides learning experience for hundreds of students', '2014-04-21', '0', '				 \n\n\n		The Delaware campus served as the venue for oral arguments before the Delaware Supreme Court recently. Now in its eighth year, the court’s annual visit to the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom was a big draw for students.More than 200 people filled the courtroom for the 40-minute hearing. The room was at capacity with students standing in the back of the gallery and still others watching from an overflow classroom. It was the first time newly installed Chief Justice Leo E. Strine Jr. presided over oral arguments at the law school.Strine thanked the attorneys who accommodated the court’s travel plans by reporting to the law school for the hearing. To chuckles, he acknowledged their professionalism in arguing before such an “intimidating,” sizeable crowd in a “coliseum-like setting.” Court staff estimated it was the largest crowd ever assembled for oral arguments at Widener.“Thank you for helping us provide this important learning experience for the students,” Strine told the attorneys.Strine was joined by Justices Randy J. Holland and Jack B. Jacobs. Holland is a member of the law school adjunct faculty teaching a course on state constitutional law and Jacobs has also taught as a law school adjunct, in the area of advanced corporations. Retired Justice Joseph T. Walsh, who currently teaches a seminar in advanced corporations for the law school, watched from the gallery.The court heard one case, an appeal arising from a medical negligence action involving the timing of a malignant breast tumor diagnosis. It was an appeal of a Superior Court judge’s decision to grant judgment as a matter of law, after finding that no reasonable juror could find in the plaintiff’s favor on the issue of medical causation. Attorneys Ben T. Castle, Dennis D. Ferri and Ryan Keating all argued.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1611', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg student volunteer honored for using her budding legal skills to help immigrants', '2014-04-22', '0', '\r\n				 \n\n\n\r\n		Widener Law is proud to congratulate second-year law student Vanessa Diaz on being named “Volunteer Interpreter of the Year” by the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center.Diaz, 25, who lives in Harrisburg and is originally from New Jersey, began volunteering with the center in November 2013. A fluent Spanish-speaker, she has assisted PIRC clients with the abundant paperwork that accompanies an application for asylum. Many people, Diaz said, don’t know how to tell their stories in enough detail, or in a way judges can understand and appreciate.“I help them tell their stories,” Diaz said. “It’s just like preparing a witness for trial.”She has found ways to assist clients who aren’t just Spanish speakers, too. For example, she assisted a group of Somalians with their paperwork using the help of an interpreter. And, she has helped other PIRC clients secure pro bono legal representation from licensed attorneys.The single mother of a 3 year old, Diaz said she has considered seeking Pennsylvania certification for court interpreting, but for now her time is devoted to pursuing her law degree, spending time with her family and keeping up with her volunteering interests. Her family hails from Colombia and Diaz says she has been surrounded by “the environment of the immigration world” her whole life.For years she has watched her father, a small-business public accountant in New Jersey, help clients with immigration paperwork. She is motivated by the desire to help people who want a better life, hoping to assist them in overcoming language barriers that can stymie efforts to legally fulfill their dreams.“I love to help people,” Diaz said. “I love to be involved. I never get involved hoping to get recognition. It was really a humbling experience.”Diaz was honored during the Light of Liberty Awards Reception held March 19 at the Martin Memorial Library in York, Pa. PIRC gives the awards to recognize volunteers, attorneys and law firms who go above and beyond to assist the organization.Associate Professor Jill E. Family, who teaches immigration law on the Harrisburg campus, served as the event keynote speaker.Diaz is not the only student volunteer through PIRC. The organization also recognized Harrisburg-campus students Jamilah Espinosa, Benjamin Lombard, Marissa Mowery and Michelle Santos in the reception event program.Several alumni were also among the volunteers recognized in the event program. They included:David Freedman ’07, Harrisburg campusLeanna Miller  ’08 , Harrisburg campusTimothy Norton II ’09 , Harrisburg campusAndy Mahon ‘07, Harrisburg campusGabriela Raful ‘12, Harrisburg campusMichelle Pokrifka ’92, Delaware campus\n', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1612', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Community Shows Support for Youth Court Programs', '2014-04-24', '0', '\n \n\n\nWidener Law students put on a mock trial for students from the Chester High School Youth Court program in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom.\nMembers of the Widener Law Community recently showed their strong support for Youth Court programs at a pair of local schools. On Wednesday, April 9th, students from the Chester High School Youth Court program visited Widener Law’s Delaware campus, and on Monday, April 14th, the campus hosted students from the Youth Court program at Bayard Middle School in Wilmington.The goal of Youth Court is to train middle school or high school students to use positive peer pressure to ensure that young people who have committed minor offenses to pay back the community. Students are trained to act as attorneys, judges, and jurors for their peers with the goal of helping students who have committed minor offenses avoid further disciplinary problems.Both the Chester High and Bayard students to put on a mock Youth Court trial for members of the law school community. The Bayard students also visited a law school class, while the Chester High students witnessed a mock trial put on by a group of law students. Both days also featured a lunch that afforded the Youth Court students a chance to interact with law students, faculty, and staff.Widener Law faculty and students have supported Youth Court programs in both Chester and Wilmington, lending their time and energy to teach the young students. Professors Jim May, Fran Catania, Sydney Howe-Barksdale, and Kathleen Turezyn have actively supported the programs.Efforts are underway to make the Youth Court program an official Student Bar Association organization, and an executive board for the 2014-15 year has been elected. Students interested in participating are encouraged to contact the board:President:Jenna Messajlmessa@mail.widener.eduVice President:Kendrick McLeodkkmcleod@mail.widener.eduSecretary/Treasurer:Melanie Reynoldsmareynolds@mail.widener.edu', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');
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('3', '1613', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg campus to host webinar on domestic violence and child protection', '2014-04-25', '0', '\n\n\nThe Harrisburg campus will play a key role in commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, and April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, by helping to present a free webinar on domestic violence and child protection in communities of color.The campus is working with Black Administrators in Child Welfare to present the online experience. The group is the nation\'s oldest member organization devoted to ensuring that the racial, ethnic and cultural experiences of black children and families are recognized and served in the child welfare system.The free webinar “20th Anniversary of VAWA: Implications for Racial Equity in Child Welfare Policy and Practice” will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. It will involve nationally recognized policy experts in child welfare and domestic violence, and is ideal for child welfare practitioners and policymakers. Those who wish to participate may register by clicking here.The webinar will draw attention to the unique impact of domestic violence on African American children, families and communities and provide an overview of VAWA, with a discussion of its impact on child welfare. Webinar participants will be able to pose questions.“Learning how current federal policy on domestic violence affects children and families in African American communities is a critical step toward developing best practice responses that achieve racial equity in child welfare,” Dr. Sharon L. McDaniel, chair of Black Administrators in Child Welfare, said.The webinar is just one event planned on Widener’s Harrisburg campus to mark the 20th anniversary of the Act, Interim Co-Dean Robyn L. Meadows said. The school will also present its own fall symposium focused on the legislation, including an examination of the effects of domestic violence on women of color.“We are pleased to webcast this April program from our campus and provide a forum for discussion of these critical issues,” Meadows said. “We hope the public will take advantage of this valuable, free resource.” For more information about the webinar, contact Starla Williams, director of multicultural affairs, pro bono activities and externships on the Harrisburg campus at sjwilliams@widener.edu or 717.541.1992.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1614', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Awards Ceremony Honors Outstanding Students on the Delaware Campus', '2014-04-28', '0', ' \n\n\n“These students are the heart and soul of the law school. They are shining examples of what Widener Law students are capable of,” said Interim Dean Erin Daly as she opened the annual Delaware campus Student Awards Ceremony held in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom on Wednesday, April 23rd.Brittany M. Giusini received the Dean’s Award, which is given annually to the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding legal aptitude, exemplary service, significant leadership skills and the potential to become an outstanding member of the legal community. Brittany served as the Editor-in-Chief on the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law and was also a Wolcott Fellow.President James T. Harris III was on hand to present the President’s Award, which is awarded to a second-year student who has demonstrated high scholastic achievement and possess high potential for meaningful future contributions to the law school, the community, and the profession. Harris presented the award to Olufunke O. Fagbami.Harris thanked donors, staff, faculty and the students’ families, saying, “No student gets through law school alone. They need the support of family and friends.”James D. Saintvil received the Dean’s Minority Student Scholarship.A complete listing of the remaining awards follows.Award RecipientsScholarshipsAlfred Avins Memorial Scholarship: Michael R. DarbeeBank of America Scholarship: Jaclyn E. CrittendenThe Howard M. Berg Scholarship: Andrew P. CastanoThe E. Wallace Chadwick Memorial Scholarship: Shannon A. Crowley and Sabrina J. CooperThe Harvey Alan Chernoff Memorial Scholarship: Geena Khomenko GeorgeThe Esther F. Clark Memorial Scholarship: Jessica M. KeoughWilliam Conner Memorial Scholarship: Brittany M. GiusiniThe Honorable Joseph W. deFuria Scholarship: Michelle V. BaroneDelaware Association of Lawyers’ Spouses Scholarship: Wilson A. GualpaThe Honorable William Duffy Memorial Scholarship: Caitlin H. ConkNancy and Howard Finkelman Scholarship: Michael B. CookseyFriends of Widener University School of Law Scholarship: Angela VestThe Honey F. Golby Memorial Scholarship: James T. Kilduff and Deniz S. UzelZelda K. Herrmann Memorial Scholarship: Courtney A. EmersonThe Honorable Ned L. Hirsh Memorial Scholarship: Sabrina J. CooperThe Fairfax Leary, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: John G. DayThe Honorable Alan B. Levine Scholarship: Jensen E. VizzardThomas S. Lodge Memorial Scholarship: Hayley J. ReeseGeorge K. Miller Scholarship: Brittany N. Citro and Elisabete M. RochaCharles P. Mirarchi, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Kendra A. RodwellThe Bruce M. and Elizabeth M. Monroe Endowed Scholarship: Althea M. Gutteridge and Thomas H. KramerAngelina and Victor Piccone Memorial Scholarship: Felicia E. MasonDean Anthony J. Santoro Scholarship: Dominic A. CarreraThe Alexander V. Sarcione, Jr. Scholarship: Lindsay N. BennettLee and Dianne Solomon Scholarship: Gayla A. KasprzykThe Taishoff Family Endowed Scholarship: Robert B. RoweJohn C. Warrington Memorial Scholarship: Adam J. WojewodzkiBernard S. Wildstein Scholarship: Gilberte PierreFellowshipsThe Chadwick Constitutional Education Fellowship: Bruce A. Owens, Jay S. Patel, and Deanna E. WatsonThe Domestic Violence Research and Advocacy Fellowship: Stephanie M. StecklairJohn F. Schmutz Corporate and Business Law Institute Fellowship: Randall S. MacToughThe Josiah Oliver Wolcott Fellowships: Michael R. Darbee, Geena Khomenko George, Brittany M. Giusini, Kristen S. Swift, and Michael S. Swoyer.Achievement AwardsThe Howard M. Berg Award: Michael R. DarbeeThe William J. Conner Memorial Award for Administrative Law: Brittany GiusiniThe Nicole Cullison Scholarship Award: Caren L. SydnorThe Honorable Joseph W. deFuria Commencement Award: Jessica M. KeoughThe Judge J. Cullen Ganey Criminal Procedure Award: Sara M. ReedyThe Graham Foundation Award: Sean W. DevelinGreenWatch Institute Scholarship Award in Memory of Jerry Shields: David M. SecoulerGreenWatch Institute Award in Memory of June MacArtor: Holly C. FreyGreenWatch Institute Award in Memory of Charles J. Zencey: Justin M. ForcierThe Reed Hamilton Memorial Award: Anthony KnappThe Zelda K. Herrmann Memorial Cup Award: Sara M. ReedyInternational Academy of Trial Lawyers Award: Timothy T. VancoskyGeorge B. Lindsay Foundation Award: Michael R. Darbee and Sara M. ReedyThe Thomas P. Lomax and Nicholas Theodore Memorial Award: Alison C. FlemingOffice of the Public Defender of State of Delaware Public Sector Law Award: Brett A. HessionThe Lucinda Peipher Memorial Award: Andrea L. CicconeThe Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy: Caroline G. DonatoWilliam Prickett Corporate Law Award: Geena Khomenko GeorgeThe Alexander V. Sarcione, Jr. Memorial Award: Joseph M. HauschildtThe Dean Arthur A. Weeks Outstanding Service Award: Caren L. SydnorE. John Wherry Jr. Award: John P. HenryWilliam J. and Ella C. Wolf Award in Real Property Law: Jessica M. KeoughCharles J. Zencey Memorial Award: Harry B. CookOutstanding Service Awards: Brandon P. Accardi, Michelle V. Barone, Dominic A. Carrera, Michael R. Darbee, Kevin P. Diduch, Caroline G. Donato, Brittany M. Giusini, Liya Groysman, Emily M. Lorenzo, Amber J. Marsano, Christopher C. Pine, Kayleen Piszczek, Marta O. Skuza, Victoria R. Sweeney, Caren L. Sydnor, Deniz S. Uzel, Nicolle M. Vasconez, and Arielle K. Williams.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1615', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law dean to retire', '2014-04-29', '0', '\nDean Linda L. Ammons\n\nWidener University President James T. Harris III announced today that Linda L. Ammons will retire as dean of Widener Law at the end of the current academic year. Ammons has led the two-campus school for eight years and is the senior African American female dean of a law school in the United States.Ammons has agreed to serve as counsel to Harris for legal education for the upcoming academic year. Ammons has been on sabbatical this spring semester. In her absence, Interim Co-Dean Erin Daly has led the Wilmington, Del. campus and Interim Co-Dean Robyn L. Meadows has led the Harrisburg, Pa. campus. Both women will continue in those roles for the 2014-15 academic year. “Dean Ammons has been a tireless advocate for Widener Law,” Harris said. “Her distinguished service has substantially increased the school’s visibility regionally, nationally and internationally. The school is stronger for her leadership and I am grateful she has agreed to continue her service as counsel for legal education.”“It has been a privilege to serve as dean, and to be a part of the history of Widener Law,” Ammons said. “I am proud to have contributed to the training of legal professionals in Wilmington and Harrisburg.  I have also enjoyed being an active member of the greater communities that the law campuses serve.  Finally, I thank Dr. Harris for all of the support of my leadership that he and Widener have given me during my tenure as dean, and I look forward to my new role in helping position the law school for even greater success.”A resident of Wilmington, Del., Ammons came to Widener in 2006 from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law, where she had served as associate dean and professor of law. Shortly after her arrival she established the law school’s National Advisory Council, a prestigious group of nearly 40 alumni and friends of Widener Law who have provided the school strategic direction and significant financial support through their philanthropy.The School of Law has achieved record funding under her direction, including the largest gift in law school history as part of the largest campaign ever conducted by the university. “Taking the Lead – The Campaign for Widener” has raised more than $12 million for the law school to date. Gifts have helped support the Veterans Law Clinic, a pro bono service provided by law students who have recovered more than $5.4 million in medical disability benefits for low-income disabled veterans and their families. The campaign has also generated more than a dozen new endowed scholarships, providing significant financial assistance for law students, and has added several faculty chairs.Ammons was honored with the Community Leadership Award from Best Buddies Delaware in March 2013 and received the “Excellence in Education Award” from the Delaware Barristers Association at its inaugural Louis L. Redding Benefit and Awards Gala in November 2012. She has been named three years in a row to the “Power List” of the most influential African-American attorneys in the United States published by On Being A Black Lawyer, a news and resource center. She received the Pennsylvania Diversity Council’s Multicultural Leadership Award in October.Delaware Gov. Jack Markell appointed her in January 2010 to conduct an independent review into the case of child molestations by pediatrician Earl Bradley. Her work resulted in a package of nine legislative reforms passed unanimously by the Delaware General Assembly. The Delaware State Bar Association honored her with its Service to Children Award at the Christopher W. White Distinguished Access to Justice Award’s program in October 2011.Ammons is on the faculty of the National Judicial College, is a fellow of the prestigious American Bar Foundation and serves on the boards of directors of WHYY, the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and the Christiana Care Health System.TOMORROW: Read more about the interim deans.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1616', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Meet the interim deans', '2014-05-01', '0', '\n\n\nThe two professors who will be leading Widener Law through the coming academic year have lengthy histories with the school and experience with administrative leadership.Harrisburg campus Interim Co-Dean Robyn Meadows has served as vice dean of that campus under Dean Linda L. Ammons for five years, since 2009. Delaware campus Interim Co-Dean Erin Daly was associate dean for faculty research and development for four years and the H. Albert Young Fellow in Constitutional Law before being named vice dean of the Delaware campus this fall.Ammons will retire at the end of this academic year. She has been on sabbatical during the spring semester and Meadows and Daly have led their respective campuses during her absence. Widener University President James T. Harris III announced they will continue in those roles for 2014-15.“The school could not be in more capable hands,” Ammons said. “These are two legal professionals whose careers have been centered on Widener Law. They know the school and its people, they know the communities and, most importantly, they know legal education.”Daly joined the Widener faculty in 1993 as an assistant professor. Her legal expertise lies in constitutional law, comparative constitutional law, first amendment, administrative law and human rights. She has directed Widener summer programs in Australia and Italy. She is the author of “Dignity Rights: Courts, Constitutions, and the Worth of the Human Person,” published in 2012. She co-authored “Reconciliation in Divided Societies: Finding Common Ground,” in 2006 with South African scholar Jeremy Sarkin. She has also co-authored “Global Environmental Constitutionalism” with Widener Law Professor James R. May. It is due out this fall from Cambridge University Press. She holds a law degree from the University of Michigan.Meadows joined the Widener faculty in 1991 as an assistant professor. Her legal expertise lies in contracts, secured transactions, sales and leases and payment systems. She has directed Widener summer programs in Switzerland, Australia and Italy. Her other past appointments, in addition to teaching, have included serving as associate dean for student affairs and director of bar programs for the Harrisburg campus. She is a presenter on ethics and professionalism for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. She has a law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law and an LL.M. from Temple University Beasley School of Law.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1617', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Awards Ceremony Honors Outstanding Students on the Harrisburg Campus', '2014-05-02', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\n“It makes everyone here at Widener very proud to have had the chance to work with these great students,” said Interim Dean Robyn Meadows during the annual Harrisburg campus Student Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, April 24th.Meadows also acknowledged the contributions of family and friends, saying, “We know that you are really behind their success,” and she encouraged the students to be mindful of community service opportunities after they graduated, observing that “Being a lawyer really is being in a service profession.”Camille Howlett received the Dean’s Award, which is given annually to the graduating student who has demonstrated outstanding legal aptitude, exemplary service, significant leadership skills and the potential to become an outstanding member of the legal community. Howlett was also named the class Valedictorian.President James T. Harris III was on hand to present the President’s Award, which is awarded to a second-year student who has demonstrated high scholastic achievement and possess high potential for meaningful future contributions to the law school, the community, and the profession. Harris presented the award to Richard Sgrignoli.Observing that there is “Always a need for justice” and that lawyers make sure that justice gets served, Harris called the legal profession “one of the highest callings.”A complete listing of the other awards follows.Award RecipientsScholarshipsAlfred Avins Memorial Scholarship: Mitchell JonesGeorge C. Blissman, Sr. Memorial Scholarship: Brett SprauHonorable James C. Crumlish Scholarship: Alexander LeggieriEdmund Dobrowolski Memorial Scholarship: Katherine SnyderPamela K. Karpouzis Memorial Scholarship: Valecia SillsPaul Isaac Leiter Memorial Scholarship: Kathleen ChapThe Bruce M. and Elizabeth M. Monroe Scholarship: Brett SprauWilliam I. Schaffer Memorial Scholarship: Philip McCarthyAchievement AwardsALI CLE Scholarship &amp; Leadership Award: Laura Antonuk, Philip McCarthy, Katy Nixon, Andrew Race, and Cassandra VasicakAmerican Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Eric D. Turner Award: Morgan DavisAmerican Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence: Jerika CummiskeyJames S. Bowman American Inn of Court Award: Steven ShearerJohn A. Fillion Memorial Award: Timothy McHughCommercial Bar Review Provider Awards: Katherine Costlow, Celia Fasnacht, Erin Greene, and April SchnatzCommonwealth Court Historical Society – Judge Alexander F. Barbieri Award: Alexis TimariE. John Wherry, Jr. Award: Carla AriasInternational Academy of Trial Lawyers Student Advocacy Award: Katie Adam and Langdon RamsburgLegal Research &amp; Writing Award: Camille Howlett and Langdon RamsburgWidener Law – Harrisburg Best First-Year Appellate Brief Award: Richard SgrignoliOutstanding Clinical Advocacy Award: Sarah WilletsOutstanding Law &amp; Government Student Award: Melissa ChapaskaOutstanding Pro Bono Service Award: Jamilah Espinosa and Nicholas PetersDean Anthony J. Santoro Outstanding Service Award: Jessica BoylesMoot Court Honor Society Outstanding Executive Board Member: Katharine CostlowTrial Advocacy Honor Society Outstanding Executive Board Member: Carla AriasWidener Law Journal Award for Distinguished Legal Scholarship: Jennifer Robinson Distinguished Service Award: Jamilah EspinosaWidener University School of Law Outstanding Service Awards: Carla Arias, Timothy Bishop, Mark Calore, Morgan Davis, Alicia Emili, Mitchell Jones, Yasmine Naamo, Jesse Rhodeside, Katherine Riggleman-Thomas, and Michelle Santos.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1618', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Professor Jules Epstein named to “Lawyer of the Year” list', '2014-05-05', '0', 'Widener Law congratulates Professor Jules Epstein for being named to a prestigious list of Philadelphia-area attorneys who are tops among their peers.Epstein was recently named 2014 “Lawyer of the Year” for criminal defense, non-white collar, for the region. He was selected by vote of fellow lawyers.The honor came in “Best Lawyers® 2014,” a special supplement published with The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Wall Street Journal. Attorneys nominated and voted on their colleagues. The publication lists six magazine pages of best lawyers, by specialty, with multiple attorneys recognized under each specialty.From there, the publication narrowed the specialty lists to just one attorney under each heading – with the distinction “Lawyer of the Year.” Honorees earned that distinction by having the highest peer rating among all those recognized in a specialty.“My years in the courtroom as a trial attorney are long gone, but I am able on the occasional case to continue work as a pro bono or court appointed attorney, particularly in the areas of eyewitness identification, homicide, and the death penalty,” Epstein said. “Much more of my \'work\' is speaking with and advising lawyers across Pennsylvania on legal issues, strategies and tactics.  It is a tremendous honor to be recognized for this work by peers, especially as the Philadelphia region has a number of tremendously gifted attorneys.”Epstein joined the Widener Law Delaware-campus faculty in 2003 and teaches criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence courses. He serves as director of the school’s Taishoff Advocacy, Technology and Public Service Institute. He came from the highly respected Philadelphia criminal defense and civil rights firm of Kairys, Rudovsky, Messing &amp; Feinberg, LLP, where he was a partner.A 1978 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, Epstein began his legal career with the Defender Association of Philadelphia. He was an adjunct professor at the University of Pennsylvania from 1988 through 2006. He has authored dozens of articles and book chapters and lectured around the country, with his work concentrating in recent years on capital cases, eyewitness and forensic issues. He was the first member of the university faculty based on Widener’s Delaware campus to receive the prestigious Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2011.Epstein has taught death penalty law nationally to judges and attorneys and continues to handle capital cases pro bono at the appellate and post-conviction stages. He serves as faculty for the National Judicial College, where he teaches judges courses in advanced evidence and capital case law.  He was named early this year to the National Commission on Forensic Science, administered by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology.More information about Best Lawyers is available at bestlawyers.com.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1619', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law clinic issues public report on sea level rise', '2014-05-06', '0', '\r\n				 \n\n\n\r\n		The Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Widener Law has issued a public report on legal tools available in Delaware for adapting to the significant challenges posed by sea level rise in the state of Delaware.The 188-page report, “Assessing the Legal Toolbox for Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Delaware: Options and Challenges for Regulators, Policymakers, Property Owners and the Public” was authored by clinic Director and Associate Professor Kenneth T. Kristl with the help of eight clinic students. The students included Harry Cook, Rebecca Drowos, William Eppler, Joshua Grajewski, Kari Hassett, Jay Patel and Adam Wojewodzki,who will all graduate this month, and second-year law student Justin Forcier.It is being circulated to state, county and local officials for their review and consideration and is being offered to public libraries throughout Delaware. It is available now for purchase online and will be available at no cost online through the Widener Environmental Law Center website, WidenerELC.org, at the beginning of June. Members of the media may obtain a copy by contacting the Public Relations Office at 302.477.2175.State estimates indicate as much as 11 percent of Delaware land mass could be under water by the year 2100 due to sea level rise. The submergence of what is now dry Delaware land will present complex issues should public and private rights and interests clash. “Assessing the Legal Toolbox” is designed to identify both the legal problems and the tools that can form the basis of an effective strategy to adapt to rising sea levels.As sea levels rise, Kristl said Delaware has three choices: do nothing, let every governmental and municipal entity act for itself with no coordination, or coordinate a cooperative response that outlines duties and responsibilities.In researching the document, students and Kristl focused on eight legal tools for adapting to the challenges presented by sea level rise: zoning codes, acquisition and buyout programs, building restrictions, setbacks and buffers, conservation easements, rolling easements, transferable development credits and real estate disclosures. Their report identifies how these tools work, what legal issues can arise from them, the state of each tool under current Delaware law and for those that have not yet been implemented, how to bring them to fruition in Delaware. Kristl said each of the tools has legal complexities associated with it that would require legislative intervention if it is to be used to combat the effects of sea level rise. For example, creating additional zoning requirements for residential districts along the coast would require a change in Delaware law, as the Court of Chancery has ruled that extra requirements on residential properties would violate a current uniformity requirement in the law.“Delaware faces an unprecedented challenge in terms of balancing public and private interests as the sea rises,” Kristl said. “Local communities, the three counties, and the state of Delaware need to determine the best strategy for responding to these challenges in a way that makes Delaware more resilient, vibrant, and a national leader in responding to this unique problem of the 21st century. ‘Assessing the Legal Toolbox’ seeks to help regulators, policymakers, private property owners and the public begin the process of formulating that strategy by providing unbiased information about the legal tools available and the legal and policy issues they will raise.”“Assessing the Legal Toolbox” is the result of nine months of research and writing by Kristl and the clinic interns. The work was funded by a grant from the Coastal Programs Office of Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, from funding made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In addition to the generation and distribution of the report, the grant allows the clinic to conduct public workshops on the topic. “Our goal in the workshops is to help Delaware residents and officials begin the public conversation that will lead to an informed, well-thought-out strategy for sea level rise adaptation,” Kristl said.Kristl will conduct three public workshops about the report. They will be held:\nWednesday, May 7, 7 p.m., at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 1400 Delmarva Lane at the Wilmington Riverfront, hosted by the Delaware Nature Society.\nThursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m., at the South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Ave., Bethany Beach, Del.\nThursday, May 22, 7 p.m., at the New Castle Public Library, 424 Delaware Ave., New Castle, Del.\nKristl began sharing the final version of report Tuesday, May 6 with government officials in Delaware, from the governor and his cabinet, to the General Assembly, mayors and county-level officials in New Castle, Kent and Sussex. He wants to continue running public workshops about the report into the fall and said the clinic is eager to serve as an ongoing resource for sea level rise discussions. The law students, he said, worked diligently alongside him to create a vital document that will serve as the starting point for a critical public conversation.“These students are to be commended for the intense legal research they conducted in our creation of this report. It now serves as the opening step in a public policy dialogue,” Kristl said. “An informed public can consider these issues more thoroughly and carefully when it has unbiased information available. I am proud of the contributions the clinic has made to our coastal state on this critical issue.&quot;Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1620', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg Faculty and Alumni Volunteer for &quot;Ask a Lawyer&quot; Event', '2014-05-08', '0', ' \n\n\nOn May 2, Professors Anna Hemingway and Amanda Smith joined Widener alumni Anthony Hoover, Nicole Radziewicz, and Joseph Swartz to participate in the Dauphin County Bar Association’s Ask a Lawyer event.As part of the 2014 Dauphin County Bar Association\'s Law Week celebration, they volunteered their time to answer legal questions and concerns from the public at the “Ask a Lawyer” booth that was set-up in downtown Harrisburg’s Strawberry Square Atrium. They offered free legal advice on custody issues, estate planning, and disability law.   The professors often encourage their students to volunteer and do pro bono work to help others. The “Ask a Lawyer” event gave them the opportunity to sit alongside their former students to help support the local community.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1621', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law &amp; Government Institute Celebrates Graduating Students', '2014-05-12', '0', '\n\n\nThe Law &amp; Government Institute recently held a special luncheon to honor students who will be graduating with one of the certificates that the Institute awards. Two prominent alumni, Patrick Murphy and Nicole Bordonaro, joined the students and faculty members at the event.&quot;This was a great opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon the accomplishments of our L&amp;G students,&quot; said Professor Jill Family, who serves as the Director of the Law and Government Institute, adding, &quot;We are so grateful that Nicole and Patrick were so generous with their time. Our students were able to ask them questions in a small group setting and to learn from their impressive achievements.”Nicole M. Bordonaro is currently Executive Deputy General Counsel for Legislative Affairs in the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of General Counsel following her appointment in August of 2012. Prior to that appointment, Ms. Bordonaro worked for the Governor\'s Office of General Counsel, Department of Education\'s Office of Chief Counsel. Bordonaro received the 2011 &quot;Governor\'s Office of General Counsel\'s Award for Excellence, Energy and Enthusiasm&quot; for her dedication and service to the Commonwealth.A former two-term U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, Patrick Murphy is currently a Partner with Fox Rothschild LLP in Philadelphia. He was the first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress and he served as a captain in the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division in Baghdad between 2003-2004. He was later awarded the bronze star for service. He also previously served as an associate professor of constitutional law at West Point.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1622', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Pomp and Circumstance and Tams', '2014-05-14', '0', '\nCommencement Webcasts\n\nFamily and friends of graduates who are unable to attend this weekend’s commencement ceremonies in person are invited to participate by watching online. Both the Delaware campus and the Harrisburg campus graduations will be broadcast live at law.widener.edu/gradwebcast. The stream should begin about five minutes before the start of each ceremony.The Delaware commencement begins at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17.  The Harrisburg commencement begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 18.Widener Law Class of 2014 graduates will have the distinction of beginning a new tradition when they process into their ceremonies this weekend.The graduates will be wearing black velvet, six-point tams. The move away from mortarboards comes after J.D. student requests on the Delaware campus, and a student signature drive among Harrisburg campus 2014 graduates who advocated a switch.Tams are traditionally worn by those who have earned a doctoral-level degree. All J.D. and LL.M. graduates will wear them this year. Graduates earning M.J. degrees will continue to wear mortarboards.“It is gratifying to have this opportunity. Doctoral tams represent the effort and dedication we invested in our distinguished degrees – and in our futures. The class of 2014 will wear these tams with great pride,” said graduating student Liya Groysman, immediate past president of the Delaware-campus Student Bar Association.Delaware campus Registrar Tammy Graham said during the fall semester, J.D. students in the class of 2014 began asking to wear tams at commencement. Harrisburg campus Registrar Molly Acri said her campus had just decided to switch to tams when graduate Jamilah Espinosa approached her about it with signatures she had gathered from graduating classmates who, like her, wanted to wear tams.\n \n\n\n\n\n“I put it on the class Facebook page,” Espinosa recalled. “I got probably the most ‘likes’ that I’ve ever gotten on that page. To us, it really makes a difference.”Additional costs associated with the tams had always been a drawback to Widener’s using them. Changes to the 2014 commencement budget made the switch possible.“We recognized this was something of great importance to our grads,” Acri said.“I am pleased we were able to make it happen,” Graham said. “This has made them very happy.”To celebrate, the Widener Law Public Relations Office will take photos on graduation day that capture graduates showing off their tams. The Delaware photo shoot will begin at 1:30 p.m. near the Strine Atrium, as students begin arriving for the 3 p.m. ceremony. The Harrisburg photo shoot will begin at 9:45 a.m. in The Forum back hallway. Participation is voluntary.Graduates will be encouraged to share their tam photos using the hashtag #WidenerLawTamCam.The school will use the hashtag #WidenerLaw2014 for all other commencement social media communications.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1623', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law graduates receive degrees', '2014-05-19', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nYou can also watch video of the Harrisburg Commencement ceremony on the 2014 Commencement site.\n\nThe 389 graduates who received degrees in two commencement ceremonies over May 17 and 18 were advised to use their educations to make the world a better place. Delaware Gov. Jack Markell advised Delaware-campus graduates to remember that they have an obligation, as lawyers, to ensure everyone is treated equally under the law.“You’ve all chosen a career path that is defined by public service. Others will look to you to defend the rule of law and the independence and integrity of our judicial system,” Markell said. “Our moral codes have always recognized that with tremendous power comes tremendous responsibility.”\nPennsylvania Auditor General Eugene A. DePasquale ‘02, was the featured speaker at the commencement program for the Harrisburg campus. He urged the graduates never to be too proud to “grind it out” and champion for cases and causes that others avoid.“You will do this university, this law school, these professors and your whole family proud,” DePasquale said. “You will make a difference.”The Delaware campus commencement, held Saturday, May 17 on the school green, also featured remarks by valedictorian Jordan Strokoff of Camp Hill, Pa. Law Dean Linda L. Ammons gave the outstanding faculty award – decided by a vote of the graduating class – to Associate Professor Leslie A. Johnson. The dean gave the Douglas E. Ray excellence in faculty scholarship award to Ruby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law Lawrence A. Hamermesh and Professor Laura K. Ray.\nThe Harrisburg campus commencement, held Sunday, May 18 at the Forum in Harrisburg’s Capitol Complex, featured remarks by valedictorian Camille Howlett of Dauphin, Pa.  Ammons gave the outstanding faculty award to Professor Juliet M. Moringiello. The dean gave the Douglas E. Ray excellence in faculty scholarship award to Associate Professor Anna P. Hemingway.Widener University President James T. Harris III told the graduates that famous people are more often defined by their enemies than their friends. He challenged them to find an enemy worthy of their gifts and talents.“Make racism your enemy. Make global warming your enemy. Make disease your enemy. Make poverty your enemy,” Harris said. “If you do so, I guarantee you’ll live a more fulfilling life and your impact on the world will be lasting.”  Ammons told the graduates that the Widener Law tradition includes being passionate about service and she expressed pride at their level of civic engagement. She commended the classes’ spirit, with 75 Delaware-campus graduates donating 9,690 pro bono hours of service since their first year of law school, and 42 Harrisburg-campus graduates donating 6,784 pro bono hours of service.Ammons, who is retiring, said it has been her privilege to serve as dean, noting her life “has been enriched and forever changed because I chose this path.”Then she told the graduates that lawyers have the capability to change lives and affect history.“I have been a witness to that fact, right here on this campus. It is not hyperbole to say that we are guardians of democracy and champions of justice. The tools we use are words,” Ammons said. “Use the word to make this world a better place.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1624', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law school bids farewell to Dean Ammons', '2014-05-21', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Widener Law community bid farewell recently to Dean Linda L. Ammons with receptions in Delaware and Harrisburg, where she was honored as an intelligent leader who was a champion for the law school during her eight-year career as dean. Ammons announced last month she would retire as dean at the end of the academic year.“I have never met anyone more committed to an institution than you, and you have worn your love for Widener on your sleeve,” Alumni Association President Renae Axelrod ‘91 said. “You have indeed left your mark,” said Eugene D. McGurk Jr., ‘78, chairman of the law school Board of Overseers and secretary of the Widener University Board of Trustees, who spoke at both events. “Our institution has flourished under your nurturing.”The Delaware campus honored Ammons with a reception Wednesday, May 14 in the Barristers’ Club. The Harrisburg campus hosted a reception Sunday, May 18 at the Hilton in Harrisburg. Widener University President James T. Harris III attended both events and announced the creation of the Linda L. Ammons Diversity scholarship award. It will benefit students who are members of minority groups under-represented in the legal profession, who have financial need and display the qualities of scholarship, leadership and service to school or community.“For me, the best words to describe her are advocate, champion and Godsend. She is someone I feel blessed to have had in my life and in the life of the university,” Harris said. Ammons has agreed to serve as counsel to the president for legal education in the upcoming academic year.Professor Andrew L. Strauss, associate dean for faculty and strategic initiatives on the Delaware campus, presented Ammons with a stone paver engraved in tribute to her service. The gift, given on behalf of Delaware campus faculty and staff, will be installed on a walkway near the fountain she created. Harrisburg Interim Co-Dean Robyn L. Meadows and Dean of Faculty D. Benjamin Barros presented her with a print of the Harrisburg skyline, on behalf of their campus faculty and staff.Harrisburg campus alumnus Patrick Murphy ’99, former U.S. congressman and a personal friend of the dean, said she had been a breath of fresh air for Harrisburg.“I know how many lives you’ve touched and how much hope you’ve given people,” Murphy said. “Thank you for all you’ve done for our Widener family.”Strauss lauded Ammons for being an inclusive leader who was friendly but firm, never lost site of the big picture and inspired those around her.“There’s a vitality to the law school that we didn’t have before she unleashed her creative energy,” Strauss said. “She created a tone that allowed people to grow and explore.”Barros said Ammons is something of a ‘rock star’ in legal academic circles. Meadows thanked her for her leadership on the Harrisburg campus. “You have led us and nurtured us and you really prepared us to stand on our own. That’s something no other dean has done for us before,” she said.Ammons said her deanship was a labor of love.“I can’t begin to tell you all how much I appreciate my journey with all of you,” she said.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1625', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law offers training for attorneys interested in pro bono work for veterans', '2014-05-22', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law will present a half-day training for attorneys interested in assisting veterans with appeals for compensation claims before the Department of Veterans Affairs.The event, “Pro Bono Representation Before the Department of Veterans Affairs,” will take place Wednesday, May 28 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. in the clinic wing of the law school, at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington.The program will include an overview of the basics of representing veteran clients, including eligibility for benefits, pension and disability compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, claims procedures and appeals to the Board of Veterans Appeal and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. There will also be breakout sessions on topics like handling claims for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, other mental health issues, and more.Attorneys already volunteering with a client’s case will have the opportunity to elicit feedback from one of the Veterans Law Clinic staff attorneys during the workshop sessions. Attendance at the program is worth three continuing legal education credits for attorneys from Delaware, Pennsylvania and those accredited by Veterans Affairs. New Jersey attorneys may self report for credits with a certificate of attendance. The registration fee is $75, but will be waived for attorneys who agree to take on a Veterans Law Clinic client pro bono or who already volunteer their legal services through the clinic. “There are more veterans who need legal assistance than we are able to serve,” Clinic Director Susan Saidel said. “This program is our way of training lawyers who want to give something back to deserving veterans. In the process of adding to their skillset and engaging in a worthwhile community service, they will help us provide much needed legal representation to veterans.”To register, visit law.widener.edu/VeteranProBono.Widener University was among the first law schools in the United States to start a clinical program for disabled veterans. Through the Veterans Law Clinic, students work under the supervision of practicing attorneys to provide legal representation to disabled veterans and their dependents with Veterans Affairs compensation claim appeals to the Board of Veterans Appeals. First known as the Veterans Assistance Program, Widener students began the work in 1997, when the school co-sponsored a program with the pro bono arm of the Delaware State Bar Association. It became known as the Veterans Law Clinic in January 2006 and today serves veterans primarily in Pennsylvania and Delaware.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1626', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Emeritus Professor Receives Zeiter Award for Contributions to Statutory Law in Pennsylvania', '2014-05-28', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Pennsylvania Bar Association recently honored Emeritus Professor John L. Gedid with the Zeiter Award at the annual meeting.Presented &quot;For exceptional contributions to statutory law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” the award is named in honor of William E. Zeiter, who was the founder of the PBA Statutory Law Committee and sponsored consolidation of the Pennsylvania statutes. The award is not presented on an annual basis and is instead given when the Pennsylvania Bar Association Statutory Law Committee deems an individual a worthy recipient.Gedid served as chair of the PBA Statutory Law Committee for the last five years and participated in the Pennsylvania Bar Institute Statutory Law Conference during each of those years. He also served as Pennsylvania Commissioner to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws.“This is the Age of Statutory Law. I\'m happy to be able to make a contribution,” Gedid said of receiving the honor.The Founder and former Director of the Law &amp; Government Institute at Widener University School of Law\'s Harrisburg Campus, Gedid served as founding vice dean for the Harrisburg Campus from 1989 to 1995, and served again as vice dean from 2007 to 2009. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne Law School, Gedid also earned an LL.M from Yale Law School. He is an elected life member of the American Law Institute, a Master Emeritus of the Bowman Inn of Court in Harrisburg, a past chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Administrative Law Section, and served as Official Reporter of Decisions for the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania from 1989 to 2005.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1627', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Welcome Jurist Academy students!', '2014-05-29', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe School of Law is pleased to welcome the 2014 summer Jurist Academy classes to both law campuses.The Delaware program, now in its seventh year, runs May 27 through June 6. Assistant Professor of Legal Methods Sydney Howe-Barksdale, who also directs the Delaware campus Public Interest Resource Center, coordinates the Jurist Academy program. This year, 15 students from undergraduate programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, Alabama and New York are participating.The Harrisburg program, now in its fourth year, runs June 2 through 13.  Starla Williams, director of multicultural affairs, pro bono activities and externships coordinates that Jurist Academy program. This year 10 students, all hailing from Pennsylvania colleges and universities, are participating.The Jurist Academy is a law school immersion program designed for students who come from backgrounds that are typically underrepresented in the legal profession. The two-week experience includes LSAT prep classes, mini- law school courses and practice exams. Students also take field trips and hear from speakers on topics ranging from law school admissions to financial aid to succeeding in school to how lawyers can be leaders through civic engagement.This summer’s Delaware class will visit the Court of Common Pleas at Philadelphia City Hall and the Richards Layton &amp; Finger firm in Wilmington. The students will present oral arguments before attorneys from Skadden Arps on the final day of the program.  The Harrisburg class will visit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Serratelli, Schiffman &amp; Brown, P.C. firm. in Harrisburg.“Jurist Academy students have consistently reported to us over the life of this program that the experience has been a valuable investment of their time. We open their eyes to the rigors of law school and the rewards of a legal career,” Howe-Barksdale said.“We look forward to welcoming the 2014 Jurist Academy class. The students are enthusiastic, and their promising credentials will make them exceptional candidates for law school admission in the next few years. We hope that this immersion experience will make Widener Law their first choice.”The law school is grateful for financial support of this program from:\nDelawareDuPontThe Multicultural Lawyers Section of the Delaware State Bar AssociationBallard Spahr LLPMorris James LLPRichards Layton &amp; Finger, P.A.Young Conaway Stargatt &amp; Taylor, LLPSkadden Arps Slate Meagher &amp; Flom LLP\n\n\nHarrisburgCentral Penn CollegeEckert Seamans Cherin &amp; Mellott, LLCThe Pennsylvania Bar AssociationPepper Hamilton LLPHarrisburg Black Attorneys Association of the Keystone Bar Associationand individuals', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');
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('3', '1628', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Budding trial lawyers learn from legal veterans', '2014-06-03', '0', '\r\n				 \n\n\n\r\n				 \n\n\n\r\n		The next generation of trial lawyers heard some valuable advice about their profession of choice recently through Widener’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. The seven-day program is one of only a handful nationwide that provides students with a foundation of skills necessary to succeed in a courtroom.U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab ’92 told the 24 ITAP students enrolled in the Harrisburg program that everything they need to be successful lawyers they learned in first grade. Schwab delivered the campus’ 11th-annual E. John Wherry Jr. Distinguished Lecture in Trial Advocacy and Professionalism on May 21. The lecture is an annual part of ITAP and a highlight of the program.Schwab, who was the valedictorian of the Harrisburg campus’ first graduating class, told students they need to be honest, be prepared and treat opponents with civility. She also told them to listen carefully, avoid legalese and “use your words.”“Being a good writer is the number one tool in your toolbox as a lawyer,” Schwab said. “Go back to your basic grammar. I’m telling you, it will pay huge dividends in your writing.”After they keep it to the basics, lawyers need to slow down and proofread their work, Schwab said. That crucial step should not be overlooked in our modern, fast-paced world.Schwab gave the students ample time for questions, and their conversation ranged from whether attorneys should sit or stand during cross examination of witnesses (she prefers standing attorneys) to questions about her pet peeves as a judge (spelling errors, sloppy writing and motions seeking more time because lawyers have been ‘very busy’). Schwab began her career as a middle school English teacher, and after law school entered private practice. She also spent time working in the government sector – at the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, at the Department of the Auditor General and in the House of Representatives – before she was tapped to serve on the federal bench in the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 2012. She has served on the Widener Law Board of Overseers and chaired the Harrisburg campus’ Diversity Advisory Board.In Delaware, attorney Ellen C. Brotman, a graduate of Albany Law School and a partner at Montgomery McCracken in Philadelphia, gave the 15th-annual Wherry lecture to 84 ITAP students on May 20. Brotman’s remarks, “A View From the Trenches, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Law,” included several poignant stories about her coming of age as an attorney.“Being a lawyer is such a hard job and very hard work,” Brotman said, “if you can find some part of it that fits your personality – your soul, like I did – you’re so lucky.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1629', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Emeritus Professor Contributes to New International Law Journal', '2014-06-05', '0', '\nEmeritus Professor J. Patrick Kelly.\n\nEmeritus Professor J. Patrick Kelly recently wrote “State Practice as Metaphor: A Reconciliation Approach,” the first article in the debut issue of the State Practice and International Law Journal. He also serves as an Editor for the new journal along with Professor Benedict Chigara of Brunel University in London and Professor Annika Rudman of Stellenbosch University in South Africa.The purpose of the new law journal is to publish original scholarship examining what implications State practices might have on the legitimacy of law making in the international legal system. Beyond investigating international legal standards, the journal seeks to develop recommendations that could enhance the clarity and legitimacy of international law.“This issue announces a new peer-reviewed truly international law journal devoted to the idea of greater legitimacy and more democratic processes in international law making. Why is such a journal needed at this time? First, international law and legal institutions increasingly matter,” writes Kelly in the opening of his article, echoing the new journal’s mission statement.State Practice and International Law Journal is published by Brunel University London. Read more about the new law journal on the Brunel University site.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1630', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Summer Abroad Institutes Offer Exciting Opportunities', '2014-06-10', '0', '\nWidener Law’s 2014 Summer Abroad program in Lausanne, Switzerland is under way and will run until June 13th. The program, operated in conjunction with the University of Lausanne, takes students to a breathtakingly beautiful city and intellectual center that is home to the International Olympic Committee.Widener students have been traveling to Switzerland for a unique and exciting summer program since 1991, and specifically to Lausanne since 2009. Course offered during this year’s program include International Criminal Law, Law and Practice of the World Trade Organization, and Trading In and With Europe.The program in Lausanne affords students the opportunity to explore the surrounding lake and mountainside area or travel into other parts of Europe during downtime from classes. Popular destinations include Geneva and Montreux, home of the world famous Montreux Jazz Festival, or even trips into neighboring countries France, Germany, Austria, or Italy.Widener Law is also offering a Summer Abroad program in Venice, Italy that will run from June 16th to June 27th. Students participating in the Venice program this summer will have the opportunity to learn Comparative Corporate Law from Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland, one of America’s most distinguished jurists. Students in the course will compare what other countries are doing in areas of corporate law when confronted by similar issues that have already been decided by Delaware courts.“It’s really interesting to learn about different approaches,” says Holland, adding, “Venice is a spectacular city and I look forward to again sharing this summer experience with students who are studying through the Widener program.”Learn more about Widener Law’s study abroad programs.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1631', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Professor Discusses Recent Pennsylvania Court Rulings on Witness Identification', '2014-06-16', '0', '\nProfessor Jules Epstein\nTwo recent rulings in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court suggest very different interpretations of whether or not experts in human memory should be permitted to take the stand in criminal cases to discuss the limitations of eyewitness testimony.A ruling last month last month that would allow experts in the fallibility of human memory to take the stand in criminal cases involving eyewitness identifications came on the same day that another ruling – decided by a different majority of the court – that such experts should not be permitted to take the stand. Speaking to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for an article on the rulings, Professor Jules Epstein, who serves as the Director of Widener Law’s Taishoff Advocacy, Technology and Public Service Institute, said, &quot;Either the science is good or it\'s not. Either jurors should know this stuff or they should not. I don\'t see any inherently logical distinction.&quot;44 others states currently allow for expert testimony that questions the reliability of eyewitness identification. Scientific studies have suggested that witness identification during traumatic events is unreliable, and particularly so when cross-racial identifications or weapons are involved.Professor Epstein researches and writes on capital cases, eyewitness identification, and forensic evidence. He has taught death penalty law nationally to judges and attorneys, and continues to handle capital cases at the appellate and post conviction stages. In the area of eyewitness evidence, he has lectured, authored both articles and book chapters, and served as an expert witness. He was recently named 2014 “Lawyer of the Year” for criminal defense, non-white collar in “Best Lawyers® 2014,” a special supplement published with The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Wall Street Journal.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1632', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law alumni sworn into U.S. Supreme Court Bar', '2014-06-18', '0', ' \n\n\nWidener Law celebrated the success of 20 distinguished alumni Monday as they were admitted to the Supreme Court bar at a hearing in Washington, D.C.Alumna Cynthia Ryan ’79 stood before the nine justices of the Supreme Court and moved for the group’s admission. She named each Widener Law attorney individually as the alumni rose to their feet and were welcomed into the prestigious legal group. The court also announced decisions in three cases during the 20-minute proceeding. Later, during a reception at the court, Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg made separate personal visits with them.“I know that it’s an important milestone and I just wanted to stop by and wish you all congratulations,” Roberts said.Both he and Ginsburg spent a few minutes discussing the history of the court, and the opulent surroundings of the reception room – complete with portraits of former justices. Ginsburg singled out a portrait of the late William H. Rehnquist, Roberts’ predecessor as chief justice before his death in 2005.The group moved on to the Loews Madison Hotel in Washington, for a luncheon where they heard brief remarks from Widener University President James T. Harris III and an address by alumnus William Doyle.Doyle, a 2000 graduate of the Harrisburg campus and one of five presidentially appointed federal maritime commissioners, talked about the agency that regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation community. He also harkened back to his law school days, including his experience in Professor Emeritus John L. Gedid’s classroom. Doyle, who spent 10 years as a U.S. Merchant Marine officer, said he was surprised by the number of lawyers who work for the Federal Maritime Commission. “I’m grateful for my Widener experience, which has served me well,” he said.The School of Law congratulates the alumni admittees to the Supreme Court Bar:Jennifer D. Armstrong, ‘00, DelawareJohn D. Cirrinicione, ‘07, DelawareLauren A. Pisapia Cirrinicione, ‘07, Delaware Michael D’Agostino, ‘06, DelawareTimothy W. Davenport, ‘01, DelawareShelley Dugan, 1987, ’87 JD, ‘88 LL.M, DelawareMary Jane E. Fitch, ‘96, DelawareCarol L. Gallagher, ‘95, DelawareMary T. Hoang, ‘04, DelawareKelley Huff, ‘07, DelawareLisa C. Katterman, ‘92, HarrisburgMichael Lettrich, ‘97, HarrisburgScott E. Maier, ‘98, DelawareJames Metka, ‘80, DelawareRobert Morrow, ‘97, Harrisburg       Thomas A. Rothermel, ‘04, DelawareTodd D. Rothermel, ‘09, HarrisburgRyan Stark, ‘07, HarrisburgKaren C. Yarrish, ‘92, HarrisburgFrancesca Zeltmann, ‘03, Delaware', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1633', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law alumnus becomes state supreme court justice', '2014-06-19', '0', '\r\n				\r\n						The Honorable Lee Solomon\r\n				\r\n		The Widener Law community expressed pride Thursday at the news one of its own has reached the highest ranks of a state judiciary.The New Jersey Senate confirmed Lee Solomon of Haddonfield, N.J. to a seat on the state’s Supreme Court. Solomon, a 1978 graduate of the Widener Law Delaware campus and member of the school Board of Overseers, was approved in a 34-2 vote. Solomon has most recently served as the Camden County, N.J. assignment judge.He is the first Widener Law alumnus to reach the New Jersey Supreme Court bench. The position, which comes after appointment by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, is for a seven-year term.“I am honored and humbled to have been selected by Gov. Christie, and confirmed by the Senate, to serve on the Supreme Court of New Jersey,” Solomon said. “For a lawyer, there is no higher calling than to help shape our system of justice. I am looking forward to participating in the work of this great institution and grateful to all those whose support has given me this opportunity.”Solomon’s ’78 classmate Eugene D. McGurk, chairman of the law school Board of Overseers and secretary of the Widener University Board of Trustees, said the people of New Jersey will be well served by the appointment.“He has done our Widener family proud,” McGurk said. “He stands apart, having obtained success in the trilogy of profession, public service and personal achievement.”Solomon has previously served as a Superior Court judge and as president of the Board of Public Utilities. Then-Gov. Jim Florio appointed him to fill a vacancy in the New Jersey General Assembly in 1991. He served until 1995, then moved on to work as Camden County prosecutor. In 2002, Christie – then serving as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey – appointed Solomon first deputy attorney for southern New Jersey. He began serving as a Camden County Superior Court judge in 2005. He spent five years on the bench, then moved to the Board of Public Utilities, and finally returned to the Camden County Superior Court bench in 2011.Solomon attended Widener Law when it was known as Delaware Law School of Widener College. He was external articles editor and a member of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law. He was the school alumnus of the year in 1996 and is a current member of the Board of Overseers. Solomon and his wife generously established the Lee and Dianne Solomon Scholarship Fund in 2011, to benefit a student active in the pro bono programming of the Widener’s Public Interest Resource Center. “It is difficult to put into words the respect and admiration we all have for Lee as he reaches this pinnacle in his career. Both personally and professionally, it is such an honor and thrill to see one of our own attain this level of success and recognition. He has made all of us at Widener so proud, and we feel very lucky to have him as a fellow alumnus,” said Renae Axelrod ‘91, president of the law school Alumni Association.Delaware campus Interim Co-Dean Erin Daly said Solomon will serve as an inspiration to students and alumni, as he demonstrates where a Widener Law education and strong work ethic can take a dedicated professional.“We are proud of Judge Solomon’s accomplishment and we celebrate with him today. This is a tremendous moment in his life and career, and we are honored by the role Widener Law played in helping prepare him for the legal profession,” Daly said. “He is a role model for our students.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1634', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg Professor to Speak at 2015 AALS Annual Meeting Symposium', '2014-06-24', '0', '\n				\n						Associate Professor and Director of the Law and Government Institute Jill E. Family in London.\n\n\nAssociate Professor Jill E. Family will be a speaker during the second Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting symposium, titled “Congressional Dysfunction and Executive Lawmaking during the Obama Administration.”The 2015 AALS Annual Meeting is scheduled for January 2nd through January 5th in Washington, D.C. The symposium is scheduled for the final day, Monday, January 5th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The AALS Committee on Special Programs at the Annual Meeting, which currently includes Widener Law Professor D. Benjamin Barros, selected the topic from a strong pool of proposals citing its “broad appeal.”The Director of the Law and Government Institute, Professor Family teaches and writes on immigration law and administrative law. Professor Family was a Visiting Scholar at Queen Mary School of Law in London, England in the Spring of 2012, where she studied the immigration courts for a comparative study of the immigration court systems of the United States and the United Kingdom.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1635', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Professor Discusses Impact of Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act', '2014-06-30', '0', '\nProfessor James R. May\n\nEnvironmental Law Center Co-Director James R. May called Delaware\'s Coastal Zone Act “a love letter to future generations” at a Wilmington press conference held on Friday, June 27th that kicked off a weeklong celebration in honor of the 43rd Anniversary of the Coastal Zone Act.Professor May, a longtime Coastal Zone advocate and member of the 1999 committee to develop Coastal Zone indicators, joined new DNREC Secretary David Small, Delaware Nature Society Executive Director Brian Winslow, and Delaware Audubon Society Conservation Chair David Carter as speakers for the event held at the DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Russell Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge.In 2011, Professor May organized a daylong symposium titled “The Delaware Coastal Zone Act at 40: Past, Present and Future,” on the Widener Law campus to mark the 40th anniversary of the act. He said at the time, “The law is a wonder. It was the first comprehensive coastal land use act here or anywhere in the world.”Former Congressman Mike Castle, who served as the featured speaker during the 2011 symposium, said during his remarks, “It was unique legislation. I do not know of any other legislation like it at that time,” and he said of Peterson, “He was as fearless a politician as I have ever known.”In addition to the kickoff conference, the weekend featured a number of celebratory events ranging from bird watching – a favorite pastime of Peterson – to canoeing and kayaking.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1636', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Candidates for Delaware treasurer to debate on campus', '2014-07-01', '0', '\n\nThe Delaware chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will present a debate in the Democratic primary race for treasurer, hosted by Widener Law’s Delaware campus. The event featuring incumbent Chip Flowers Jr. and challenger Sean Barney will take place Tuesday, July 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom of the Main Law Building.The event is open to the public and parking is free. Members of the media should contact law school Public Relations Officer Mary Allen with any coverage questions, including those about audio/video needs, at 302.477.2175 or mallen@widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1637', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law expands its Yellow Ribbon Program to serve more veterans', '2014-07-07', '0', '\n\n\nWidener Law will double the number of students it funds through its participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which provides financial benefits for veterans pursuing advanced degrees.The school began participation in the program five years ago by funding up to five students on each of its law campuses. This fall, Widener Law will make the program available for up to 10 students on each campus. The increase comes after the school experienced a growing interest in the program during the 2013-14 academic year and recognized additional slots were necessary to accommodate more veterans.“This is our way of giving back to veterans,” said Eleanor Kelly, director of the law school financial aid office. “These are individuals who have devoted a significant portion of their lives to promoting American ideals around the world and to keeping us safe at home. This is our chance to invest in them by expanding an already outstanding program.”The Yellow Ribbon Program is part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. It allows universities to fund additional tuition expenses exceeding the amount of the core benefit provided by the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which is capped at $20,235 for private institutions for the upcoming academic year. Institutions like Widener that participate in the program may contribute up to half the expenses that exceed that base benefit. The Department of Veterans Affairs then matches the amount provided by the institution, which ultimately covers 100 percent of tuition and mandatory fees. The program does not cover room and board or books and supplies.There is no minimum number of credit hours required for participation and awards continue in subsequent years when students maintain satisfactory progress, conduct and attendance.To be eligible, students must be enrolled for the 2014-15 academic year, pursuing a juris doctor degree. They must provide a copy of their certificate of eligibility approved for the Post-9/11 GI Bill at the rate of 100 percent with at least five months of eligibility remaining. The 10 slots on each campus are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The school takes applications for the program beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8. Applications are done online to record a date stamp and reserve the applicants’ places in line for benefits. Those interested also must apply to the VA for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. For more information, visit the Yellow Ribbon Program page on the Widener Law website.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1638', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law names new associate dean for Delaware', '2014-07-09', '0', '\r\n				\r\n						New associate dean for academic affairs Stephen E. Friedman\r\n				\r\n		Widener University School of Law has a new associate dean for academic affairs in Delaware.Professor Stephen Friedman was appointed to the administrative position beginning July 1. He will serve under Interim Co-Dean Erin Daly, who oversees Widener Law Delaware.Friedman joined the Widener Law faculty in 1998. He teaches contracts, sales and leases, arbitration, and secured transactions. Friedman has written extensively on the Federal Arbitration Act. He worked as an associate at Dechert, Price &amp; Rhoads in Philadelphia before coming to the law school.As associate dean for academic affairs, Friedman will work with Daly and the faculty to ensure the school’s program of legal education remains strong and innovative, and that it continues to both engage students and meet the evolving needs of employers. He will also assist Daly in the day-to-day operation of the school. Friedman holds a law degree, awarded cum laude, from Harvard Law School and a bachelor of arts degree, awarded summa cum laude, from Yale University. He co-chairs the American Bar Association Business Law Section’s Annual Survey Subcommittee and co-edits the section’s annual uniform commercial code survey.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1639', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'New law firm incubator program is open to recent Harrisburg grads', '2014-07-10', '0', '\n\n\nThe Widener Law campus in Harrisburg, Pa. will partner with the Dauphin County Bar Association later this year to launch an incubator program for new attorneys who want to start their own solo or small law firms.The program will provide new legal professionals with Harrisburg office space, computer and printing equipment, training in the work of building a law practice, mentoring, and networking support. Participants will be required to pay for their malpractice insurance and must commit to provide 100 hours of pro bono legal work while in the program. Mid Penn Legal Services will coordinate the pro bono work.The American Bar Association has encouraged development of incubator programs as a way for new lawyers to secure work while helping to meet the legal needs of poor or moderate-income individuals who have difficulty affording an attorney. New attorneys who are gaining legal experience, while their significant business expenses are being offset by an incubator program, can bridge a gap. They can provide legal representation at a lower cost for a sector of the population that finds the fees of more established attorneys out of reach.The opportunity is open to 2014 graduates of Widener Law in Harrisburg and will last one year, with new attorneys rotating in as previous participants transition to independence. Two to three lawyers will be accepted the first year. In addition to the pro bono requirement, participants will be encouraged to take on “low bono” work.“This program is dynamic because it not only gives the new attorneys legal experience and business skills, but it adds affordable legal services to the community,” said Widener Law Interim Co-Dean Robyn L. Meadows, who oversees the Harrisburg campus. “We hope it will build a lasting appreciation for the importance of assisting the underserved, no matter where their careers take them.”The Dauphin County Bar Association will provide office space at its home on North Front Street in Harrisburg. The association also will coordinate networking opportunities. Widener Law Associate Clinical Professor J. Palmer Lockard II will conduct training sessions for the new attorneys, serve as a mentor and coordinate the technology provided for the offices. He said he is pleased to introduce the law office incubator opportunity to central Pennsylvania.“Recent graduates with new law degrees have a lot of enthusiasm, but may lack the experience of running a business,” Lockard said. “There is an art to building a law firm, from engaging clients to managing insurance needs and adhering to rules that govern the handling of client funds. This will be a valuable foundation in the budding careers of solo practitioners, and they, in turn, will be helping to serve the community’s unmet legal needs.”“Managing your own law firm involves so much more than handling a client’s case,” added Elizabeth G. Simcox, executive director of the Dauphin County Bar Association. “Solo practitioners are specialists in their own right, with different needs and responsibilities than attorneys who join big firms, work in house for business clients, or prosecute or defend criminal cases for the Commonwealth. This program is targeted to new lawyers who have a strong desire to work for themselves, and who know there is much more to solo practice than hanging out a shingle.”Those interested in participating must submit an application by Oct. 1. Applicants must have passed the Pennsylvania bar exam to qualify. Those selected to participate will undergo training sessions in November and December with plans for their law offices to open in January 2015. Participants will be responsible for marketing or advertising their firms.  To learn more, or to obtain an application, contact Lockard at 717.541.3924 or jlockard@mail.widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1640', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener’s Delaware Journal of Corporate Law leads national ranking', '2014-07-14', '0', '\n\n\nThe Delaware Journal of Corporate Law recently took a distinguished top honor in a national ranking of law reviews.The Journal ranked first among student-edited journals that specialize in “corporations and associations” and in “commercial law,” based upon citations in federal and state court opinions over the last eight years. The ranking, from data compiled by Washington &amp; Lee University School of Law, also placed the Journal seventh out of 372 specialized student-edited law reviews for citations overall. This means that courts cite articles published by the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law more often than any other corporate and commercial journal in the country, and that only six other journals in any field are cited by courts more than the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law.The ranking was based on printed law journals published in the United States.Established in 1975 to keep business-law practitioners abreast of critical issues, the Journal has continually provided the nation’s legal community with well-researched and analytical articles. Its location at Widener Law in Wilmington, Del. puts the Journal in a unique position to maintain a corporate law focus. It is published three times each year. Subscribers include The United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Delaware Supreme Court, Delaware Court of Chancery, Time Warner Inc., DIRECTV Group and numerous national and local law firms.The Journal editorial board also sponsors the Francis G. Pileggi Distinguished Lecture in Law, an annual event featuring a noted authority on corporate law. The makeup of the board and staff changes annually. During the most recent academic year, an administrative board of 13 students and a staff of 28 additional students oversaw the publication. “This ranking reflects outstanding work over several years of students who comprise the Journal,” said Ruby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law Lawrence A. Hamermesh, who directs the school’s Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law and is one of the faculty advisors to the Journal. “It is a measure of the valuable, respected contribution the Journal and these Widener students are making to the law. This is a position of national leadership.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1641', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg Professor Presents on Municipal Bankruptcy at Conference in London', '2014-07-16', '0', '\r\n				\nProfessor Juliet Moringiello recently traveled to the University of London’s Heythrop College for the Fordham Comparative Urban Law Conference on June 30, where she presented her paper, &quot;The Urban Law of Municipal Insolvency.&quot;Professor Moringiello discussed the Bankruptcy Code standards for confirming a municipal debt adjustment plan, observing that they are “largely based on business bankruptcy concepts,” and “do not map well onto a municipal bankruptcy, in which the community itself is the debtor.”The Urban Law Center at Fordham Law School in New York City sponsored the conference, which brought together experts in local government law, property and land use law, sociology, and urban affairs from the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Central and South America. The conference examined the concept of urban law from an interdisciplinary perspective by exploring a variety of themes ranging from local authority and autonomy, to environmental sustainability and public health.“Learning about the challenges facing cities around the world and how different countries handle them will inform and enhance my scholarship on US municipal bankruptcy law,” said Professor Moringiello of her experience at the conference.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1642', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law plays key role in ethics and justice review of climate change policies worldwide', '2014-07-17', '0', '\nDonald Brown, scholar in residence for sustainability and ethics\n\nThe Widener University School of Law campus in Harrisburg, Pa. is teaming up with the University of Auckland in New Zealand on an environmental research project designed to promote equity and justice in climate change policy around the world.The Research Project on Ethics and Justice in Formulating National Climate Change Policies will have faculty from both schools working together to manage data generated by environmental lawyers and researchers. Donald Brown, scholar in residence for sustainability ethics and law, based on Widener Law’s Harrisburg campus, will oversee the project for Widener, which is home to the Environmental Law Center.“This is a really high-level project,” Brown said. “We are trying to raise global awareness about the ethical and justice dimensions of climate change policies around the world.”Brown and his New Zealand counterpart, Prue Taylor, are seeking environmental researchers from across the globe to volunteer their research skills and time, and analyze their countries’ policies on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Researchers will be asked to investigate whether – and to what extent – their countries took into account the impact their emissions have on small or poor vulnerable nations, some of whose futures are dubious as climate change progresses. Researchers also will report on whether their countries have explained how and why their greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments represent their ethical fair share. When ratifying the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1992, nations agreed to adopt policies and measures for reducing emissions based on equity. Brown said, however, most high-emitting nations are basing their climate policies on economic self-interest, rather than on their global responsibilities to those most vulnerable to climate change.“There is something unique about the climate change problem,” Brown said. “Some countries with heavy emissions are putting others at greatest risk. The harms caused by the bigger nations aren’t just inconveniences; they are catastrophic to smaller, vulnerable countries. It’s clearly a justice issue in ways other environmental problems are not.”Brown said he will be researching the United States’ commitments on emissions reductions for the project. In addition, the project already has research volunteers from Great Britain, Australia, Brazil and Spain, as well as New Zealand. The University of Auckland will publish initial papers from the project and work with Widener University School of Law in creating a website to update the reports in the future. Brown said the goal is to have reports from the initial researchers in hand by September.Those interested in the project should contact Brown at dabrown57@gmail.com. A more detailed description of the project is available at EthicsAndClimate.org.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1643', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Orientation Materials Available Now for Incoming Law Students', '2014-07-22', '0', '				\nImportant documents for new students including orientation schedules and important student forms are available on the respective Orientation pages for both Harrisburg and Delaware. Additional resources will continue to be added to these pages all the way through Orientation.“In order to be fully prepared for the Intro to Legal Process course that takes place during Orientation, students should view the posted information, which includes first assignments, course expectations, and required textbooks,” advises Harrisburg Registrar Molly Acri.Orientation week begins on Monday, August 11th on both campuses. Incoming students should consult the schedules available on the respective Orientation pages for more information.“Given the great variety in the experiences of our students before law school, we have designed the classes for all students to learn core concepts and skills essential to a successful performance in law school. While the week provides only an introduction to law school, we expect students to take seriously the opportunity to begin building habits that will be useful throughout law school,” says Delaware campus Assistant Dean for the Office of Student Affairs Patrick J. Johnston.“In my experience, the Orientation week provides a great opportunity for students to get to know the Widener Law community - including faculty, staff and fellow classmates. The scheduled activities really give students a good idea of what to expect as they embark on their law school career,” Acri says.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1644', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Summer Institute on Advanced Corporate Law a Great Success', '2014-07-23', '0', '\n				 \n\n\n\n		Widener Law played host to 20 international students for a 3-week Summer Corporate Institute. The students enjoyed courses taught by Widener\'s distinguished corporate law faculty and also had the opportunity to learn from Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons, Jr. of Delaware\'s renowned Chancery Court.  The program also offered participants the chance to visit the nation\'s capital in Washington, DC. as well as the city of Philadelphia, PA. The students also spent an afternoon visiting with the legal department of the DuPont company.While in the United States, the students - who came from Australia, Israel, Russia, and Tanzania - also took time to visit attractions ranging from New York City to Delaware\'s beaches during their down time.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1645', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Pennsylvania House of Representatives recognizes Law &amp; Government Institute', '2014-07-29', '0', '\n\n\nThe Pennsylvania Legislature recently recognized the signature program on Widener Law’s campus in Harrisburg.A resolution passed unanimously on Sunday, June 29 honored the school’s Law &amp; Government Institute and its contributions to Pennsylvania as the institute marks its 15th anniversary.Pennsylvania Reps. Mark Cohen and Rep. Peter J. Daley, both 1993 Widener Law alumni, sponsored the resolution. It is signed by Rep. Samuel Smith, speaker of the House of Representatives. The institute is dedicated to exploring law that defines the structure and operation of government and the relationship between individuals and government.  The resolution notes that the institute provides certificate programs that allow students to specialize in administrative law, environmental law and legislation, and that Widener students contribute to government law through externships at state agencies.More than 150 law alumni have graduated with the certificate. The resolution mentions several alumni by name who are current or former members of the legislature, or who hold key positions in state government.“The House of Representatives extend congratulations and appreciation to the Law &amp; Government Institute for the contributions provided by the institute to this Commonwealth, in general, and to the General Assembly in particular,” it reads.Professor Jill E. Family, director of the institute, said she was gratified to see the program recognized this way.“I’m so proud of the contributions of our alumni and students to state government. It is wonderful to receive this recognition, and the Law &amp; Government Institute looks forward to continuing and expanding its efforts to improve government law,” Family said.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1646', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law’s Legal Methods Professors Present at National Legal Writing Conference', '2014-08-01', '0', '\nProfessors David Raeker-Jordan, Anna Hemingway, Amanda Smith, and Dionne Anthon.\n\nThe Legal Writing Institute held its 16th Biennial Conference in Philadelphia, PA from June 29 to July 2, 2014. The 2014 Conference offered a collegial and collaborative setting for legal writing faculty and enthusiasts to share ideas about scholarship, teaching, and advancing the profession. The conference program provided opportunities for both new and veteran professors by offering presentations in a variety of formats and topics.Widener Law faculty made several presentations at the Conference. Dionne Anthon and Amanda Smith from the Harrisburg Campus presented “Judge for Yourself: Designing a Judicial Writing Course.” David Raeker-Jordan and Jennifer Lear, Professorial Lecturer in Law at George Washington University School of Law, presented “Team-Based Learning 101.” Anna Hemingway facilitated “You are Already Writing an Article” on behalf of the LWI Scholarship Development and Outreach Committee and participated as a mentor in the Scholarship Speed Mentoring presentation.Delaware Legal Writing faculty Iva Ferrell and Susan King presented “Calibrated Peer Review” and Jean Sbarge presented “The Read Shoes: Stepping into the Reader’s Shoes through Video, Case Illustration, Drawing and a Model.”The conference provided a spotlight session with Supreme Court advocates, hot topics in legal education, and a track for scholarship. Widener Law faculty contributed by providing innovative classroom ideas, guidance on scholarship, and assistance in developing new courses.The Legal Writing Institute is a nonprofit corporation, and the 2014 Conference took place 30 years after the first conference was organized by the founders. The Institute’s purpose is to encourage the exchange of ideas about legal writing and to provide a forum for legal writing scholarship and discourse. It is the second largest organization of law professors in the United States and has over 2800 members representing ABA-accredited law schools.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1647', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law welcomes new professor of business bankruptcy', '2014-08-04', '0', '\nBruce Grohsgal\nWidener University School of Law welcomes a new member to its Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law faculty, whose work will stimulate and coordinate debate of issues in business bankruptcy law.Long-time Wilmington, Del. and former Pachulski Stang Ziehl &amp; Jones attorney Bruce Grohsgal has joined the faculty as the Helen S. Balick Visiting Professor in Business Bankruptcy Law. He will teach bankruptcy and secured transactions classes this fall.  The newly created position honors retired U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Helen S. Balick, who played a pivotal role in the national development of business bankruptcy proceedings. She stepped down in 1999 after 25 years on the bench. She initially served as the Delaware bankruptcy court’s lone judge, and she presided over thousands of cases, including multi-billion-dollar bankruptcies involving airline industries and energy companies. Today the Delaware court, one of the preeminent bankruptcy courts in the United States, has six judges.“I am honored to hold this position, founded in her name,” Grohsgal said. “Judge Balick was a great judge whose dynamic and intelligent approach to resolving bankruptcy cases set a high standard. Her procedural innovations maximized positive outcomes for all parties, and have been widely followed by courts in other jurisdictions.”Grohsgal comes to the law school from the Wilmington, Del. office of the highly regarded boutique bankruptcy firm Pachulski Stang Ziehl &amp; Jones, where he was a partner and practiced since the founding of that office in early 2000.“Bruce is a seasoned practitioner who will draw on his practical skills to enhance the academic experience for our students. That, coupled with his enthusiasm for teaching, will make for an engaging classroom experience. Our students have a great deal to look forward to this fall,” said Erin Daly, interim dean of Widener Law Delaware.In addition to teaching, Grohsgal will work to strengthen Widener Law Delaware’s presence in the Wilmington bankruptcy practice. He will coordinate symposia on the topic and pursue externship and other opportunities for students in the legal community.“I am excited to have been given the job of building the bankruptcy program at Widener Law Delaware,” Grohsgal said. “I want and hope to make a difference – by writing, by teaching and by working with students and the bench and bar outside the classroom. There are great opportunities ahead.”Ruby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law Lawrence A. Hamermesh, who directs Widener’s Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law, said Grohsgal’s appointment is the culmination of a long effort to create a faculty position devoted to teaching and scholarship in the field of business bankruptcy law. His work will strengthen the institute, which already is known for its command of corporate governance, business organizations, contracts, corporate finance and securities regulation law.“We are excited about the potential for synergies with the strong established business bankruptcy practice that has developed in the state of Delaware, originally under the leadership of Judge Balick,” Hamermesh said.Grohsgal, a graduate of Brandeis University and Columbia Law School, lives in Merion, Pa. with his wife, Joan Weinryb. They have three children.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1648', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Welcomes New Students', '2014-08-07', '0', '				\nWidener Law is pleased to welcome new students in both Delaware and Harrisburg! Orientation week events commence on Monday, August 11th.Registration and Welcome to the ProfessionOn the Harrisburg campus, open registration for new students will run from 10:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. in the Administration Building on Monday the 11th. The Harrisburg Welcome to the Profession will follow at 5:00 p.m. The Honorable Mary Hannah Leavitt of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania will deliver the affirmation and offer remarks, and Adam Santucci, Esq. ’09 will also speak.On the Delaware campus, new students may register at the Admissions Office between 10:00 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. The Welcome to the Profession Ceremony will follow at 6:00 p.m. in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom. Kenneth M. Rothweiler, Esq. of the class of 1981 will speak to students about professionalism. Students should attend the mandatory ceremony in professional attire.New students can find schedules and other pertinent resources on the respective orientation pages for Delaware or Harrisburg. Please note that attendance at all orientation events is mandatory.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1649', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Welcomes New Classes in Delaware and Harrisburg', '2014-08-13', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n“Whatever you do in the law, let it have purpose for you,” Kenneth M. Rothweiler, Esq. ’81 charged new students at the Welcome to the Profession event held in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom on Monday, August 11th in Delaware.Now an annual tradition in both Delaware and Harrisburg, the Welcome to the Profession ceremonies offer new students a valuable glimpse of their future as legal professionals. The respective events mark the beginning of a student’s legal career and kick off orientation week.“This is the first day of your legal career, and we are so proud of you and your successes thus far,” Interim Dean Robyn L. Meadows told students in Harrisburg, but she also spoke to their future, saying, “You will make your impact in many areas of the profession and the profession will be better for it.” Students in Harrisburg also heard from The Honorable Mary Hannah Leavitt of Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court. Leavitt, who currently serves as the Visiting Scholar in Residence, delivered the affirmation. Alumnus Adam Santucci, Esq. ’09 also offered brief remarks.In Delaware, Professor Arthur J. Schwartz, the Founding Executive Director of the Oskin Leadership Institute at Widener University challenged the students to become leaders during a brief but rousing talk. Interim Dean Erin Daly welcomed the students and spoke about the vibrant intellectual atmosphere on campus, and Alumnus John Cirrinicione ’07 also welcomed the students to the Widener Law family.', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');
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('3', '1650', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law school mourns passing of two legal leaders', '2014-08-18', '0', 'Widener Law is mourning the loss of two pillars of the Delaware legal community, who were dear friends of our school.Both retired Delaware Supreme Court Justice and long-time adjunct professor Joseph T. Walsh and Stuart B. Young, whose family name is reflected in the law school’s most prestigious Fellowship, died Friday, Aug. 15.“As an institution we have been fortunate to have had the support and encouragement of these two great men. Our students benefitted – and continue to benefit – from the commitments they made to the law school through their time, their wisdom and their boundless energies,” Interim Dean Erin Daly said.Justice Walsh volunteered as a judge for countless moot court competitions, including as a regular member of the final bench for our Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition.  His presence contributed to the growth of that competition into a nationally recognized event. He was a member of the school’s Board of Overseers and was the Delaware commencement speaker at the May 1997 ceremony, where he was given an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.Perhaps Justice Walsh’s biggest impact was in the classroom, where he shared his vast knowledge of Delaware corporate law with his students. He was a member of the adjunct faculty teaching for 43 semesters over 23 years, including two classes this spring. He joined his students in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom this April to watch the Delaware Supreme Court conduct oral arguments during its annual visit to campus, and he received public acknowledgement from the justices for his ongoing commitment to the court.Stuart Young was a member of the Young family whose foundation funds Widener’s H. Albert Young Fellowship in Constitutional Law. The fellowship allows a professor to conduct and publish research in the area of Delaware or U.S. constitutional law. The current fellow, Professor David R. Hodas, is the eighth since the position was endowed in 1998. Young was a partner in the Young Conaway Stargatt &amp; Taylor, LLP law firm and was a leader in the Delaware arts community. He, along with his wife Toni, sister Ronell Douglass, and brother H. Alan Young, and their spouses, have regularly attended the law school’s biennial H. Albert Young Lecture in Constitutional Law. He was an enthusiastic supporter of Widener faculty and their scholarship.Young and his family endowed the Widener fellowship to honor the memory of their father, the late H. Albert Young, a highly respected lawyer and former Delaware attorney general known for his unwavering dedication to upholding justice even in unpopular cases.The School of Law sends its sincerest condolences to the relatives of these two great men. Each one helped enrich the intellectual life of our school. We considered them part of our Widener Law family and will miss them.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1651', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Offers LSAT Practice Exams in Delaware and Harrisburg', '2014-08-21', '0', '\r\n				\nWidener University School of Law will host two practice law school admissions tests, or LSAT, exams  during the academic year in both Delaware and Harrisburg. Both of the exams are scheduled two weeks before the actual test.The LSAT is a half-day standardized exam administered by the Law School Admissions Council. It is a required part of the admissions process for all American Bar Association-accredited law schools.The practice exams are scheduled for Saturday, September 13th and Saturday, November 14th beginning at 9:00 a.m. There is no cost associated with registration. The event is open to the public and is intended to assist those who are preparing to take the actual exam and want a practice run under conditions similar to those at a designated testing center.Find out more or register for a practice exam.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1652', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Announces Information Sessions', '2014-08-27', '0', '\r\n				\nWidener Law\'s Admissions Office will host information sessions on Saturday, October 25, 2014 and Saturday, January 10, 2015 for prospective applicants interested in hearing more about the benefits of a legal education at Widener.The events, which will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in both Delaware and Harrisburg, give those interested in a legal education the opportunity to hear about the admissions process, financial aid, career development, and the wonderful experiential learning programs available at Widener Law. Attendees can even get a taste of what a law school class entails.Read more about our upcoming Information Sessions or register to attend.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1653', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law celebrates national recognition for Delaware Supreme Court Justice and Adjunct Professor Randy J. Holland', '2014-08-28', '0', '\n\n\nThe School of Law congratulates long-time adjunct professor and Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland on receiving the prestigious Lewis F. Powell Award for Professionalism and Ethics.Holland and Adjunct Professor Ryan Cicoski, who graduated magna cum laude from the law school in 2010, will both be honored at The American Inns of Court Celebration of Excellence on Oct. 25 at the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. Cicoski will be recognized for his role as a 2014 Pegasus Scholar.Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will host the event. Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor wrote a letter in support of Justice Holland’s nomination to the American Inns of Court. Based in Virginia, the organization fosters excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility and legal skills, and its membership includes more than 30,000 federal, state, and local judges, along with lawyers, law professors and law students.The Lewis F. Powell Award for Professionalism and Ethics is awarded each year to a lawyer or judge who has rendered exemplary service in the areas of legal excellence, professionalism and ethics. Previous recipients have included Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy and former Delaware Chief Justice E. Norman Veasey, who will attend the October program as a guest of Holland.“It’s just a remarkable award,” said American Inns of Court spokeswoman Cindy Dennis.“There is no one more deserving of this recognition than Justice Holland,” added Erin Daly, interim dean of Widener Law Delaware. “Widener Law students are fortunate to have firsthand knowledge of Justice Holland’s deep commitment to professionalism, his ethical standards and his keen legal intellect. And he does it all with a kind demeanor and a respect for everyone around him. He is a role model for our students, both in and out of the classroom.”Holland is teaching a seminar on appellate practice and procedure this fall. He began teaching at the law school in the fall of 1991 and has also taught for Widener’s summer program in Venice, Italy. He regularly serves as a judge of student competitions, including on the final-round bench of Widener’s nationally recognized Ruby R. Vale Interschool Corporate Moot Court Competition. Each fall and spring semester he convenes a special session of the Delaware Supreme Court at the law school to swear Widener clinic students into the bar for the limited practice of law. He served as the Delaware commencement speaker in 2001, when he was presented with an honorary degree.Long active in the American Inns of Court, Holland is the past national president. He is a founding member of the Terry-Carey American Inn of Court, which gives a professionalism award in his name. He is current co-chair of the National Advisory Committee to the American Judicature Society’s Center for Judicial Conduct. He chaired the American Bar Association National Joint Committee on Lawyer Regulation.  Holland has also served on the ABA Presidential Commission on Fair and Impartial Courts, the Standing Committee on Client Protection and the Judicial Division’s Ethics and Professionalism Committee. For more than two decades, he has chaired the Delaware Judges’ Code of Conduct Revision Committee and, in that capacity, was instrumental in establishing the Delaware Judges’ Ethics Advisory Committee.Holland has been recognized as one of the top 100 persons who influence business ethics in the United States. He has traveled internationally to advance professionalism and judicial ethics, working closely with the chief justice of Taiwan and visiting there numerous times to speak on these topics to government officials, lawyers, judges, and law students. With his encouragement, Taiwan adopted the American Bar Association’s Model Code of Judicial Conduct. Holland gave the annual COMBAR Lecture at Gray’s Inn in England and addressed the differences between the ethical obligations of an attorney in the European Union and the United States for protecting a client’s confidential communications. He also recently chaired a program on professionalism at the Qatar International Rule of Law Forum. Holland is an honorary Master of the Bench of Lincoln’s Inn in London, sharing that distinction with two other Americans: Ginsburg and her fellow Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.He has written, co-authored or edited eight books and is currently editing a book for the Library of Congress about the Magna Carta that Thomson-Reuters will publish in November.Cicoski will be recognized at the Washington event for his role as a 2014 American Inns of Court Pegasus Scholar. The program is an exchange that brings young English barristers to the United States for six weeks to learn about the American legal system, and young American Inn of Court members to London for six weeks to learn about the English legal system.  He traveled to London in March as one of only two U.S. attorneys selected for the program.“Pegasus Scholars stand at the intersection of American and English law, and are offered a unique opportunity to explore the differences and similarities between both legal systems,” Cicoski has said. “The Pegasus Scholarship is the opportunity of a lifetime.”Cicoski teaches advanced analytical applications to Delaware students this fall. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty since the fall of 2013.While in law school, Cicoski served as a research editor for the Widener Law Review and was a Josiah Oliver Wolcott Fellow. He is an associate attorney at Womble Carlyle Sandridge &amp; Rice, LLP in Wilmington, where he represents clients in a variety of corporate and business litigation, ranging from commercial contract disputes to state-court dissolution proceedings. He is on the board of directors of the Delaware Bar Foundation and the National Advisory Council of the American Judicature Society.“We congratulate Ryan on his experience as a Pegasus Scholar,” Daly said. “It is exciting to see him being recognized for international leadership this early in his career.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1654', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Criminal law professor takes lessons from pro bono win back to class with him', '2014-09-01', '0', '\r\n				\nOne of Widener Law’s criminal law professors is taking lessons from a significant pro bono win over the summer into his classroom this fall, so his students can get a taste of where old-school, diligent lawyering can take a case.Professor Jules Epstein, who taught his first fall class last week in Delaware, spent several weeks working on a Pennsylvania Innocence Project case. His client, who maintained his innocence while serving life in prison, won a new trial and was released on bail. This June, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office elected to withdraw prosecution.“It is emotionally powerful, meaningful and satisfying to help someone get out of prison who shouldn’t be there,” Epstein said. Today, his client, Lance Felder, has a new job working as a construction traffic flagger and is readjusting to a far more digitized society than the one he left for incarceration 15 years ago.Felder was convicted in connection with the robbery and murder of a North Philadelphia man who operated a bar and seafood store. The victim, Thomas Keal, was shot in the head after he resisted two men who demanded money from him on a Philadelphia street. Felder and another man, Eugene Gilyard, were arrested three years later on an identification made by the victim’s daughter. Epstein said the daughter saw the shooting from above her father’s business, for about five seconds, and provided the only connection between his client and the crime. There was no physical evidence.When another man confessed to the crime, Innocence Project efforts to get both Gilyard and Felder freed from prison gained steam. Epstein officially entered the case for Felder in June 2013 and hearings began in July, with the judge asked to determine whether new evidence was enough to call into question the fairness of the original trial. Judge Rose Marie DeFino-Nastasi agreed, and ordered a new trial. One year later, prosecutors elected not to appeal the decision, and withdrew prosecution against Felder and Gilyard. Epstein said lessons from the case were germane for his students.“You never try a case without walking the scene. I was at the murder scene. I walked the street,” he said. Doing so showed Epstein the eyewitness’ vantage point was questionable – casting doubt on the identification of Felder.Epstein, who has studied and written in the areas of mistaken witness identification, said the case was a classic example of just that.“It’s a reminder that when I teach evidence and criminal law, I have to teach the lesson that sincere witnesses can make mistakes, and to do justice, attorneys have to investigate the heck out of a case,” he said.Epstein is not alone in performing legal work for inmates who maintain their innocence. Both Professors Judith L. Ritter and Leonard N. Sosnov also have taken cases in which their clients have been released from prison or had their sentences converted from death to life in prison.“It’s a reminder to me that at Widener Law, we don’t stay in the classroom and teach exclusively. Our students see us go out into the world and use what we teach. Hopefully that enriches their education,” Epstein said.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1655', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Community Day Event Brings Students Together', '2014-09-03', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nLoosely defined as a group of people who live in the same area or share the same interests, the idea of community goes beyond merely occupying the same space or sharing like interests. In an effort to foster the shared sense of purpose and pride that defines a true community, Widener Law Delaware’s Student Bar Association hosted a special Community Day event on Friday, August 29 in advance of the Labor Day Weekend.Begun in 2012 as a way to socialize before the semester gets entrenched in papers, projects and studies, Community Day brings together students, faculty, and staff in a fun atmosphere. All of the groups on campus are represented at Community Day; new and returning students can get a feel for what the school has to offer in a relaxed environment.  While the student groups focus on their different areas of interest, they bring the law school together by hosting open events and sharing knowledge.Some students brought along family to share in the fun, with a few children taking advantage of the bouncy house present on the campus lawn. There were lawn games and activities for all to enjoy as well as a lot of good food and music.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1656', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Veterans Law Clinic to assist with records expungement', '2014-09-04', '0', '\n\n\nStaff and students of the Widener Law Veterans Law Clinic will host a Philadelphia County event for veterans who need help getting their records expunged.The Expungement Clinic For Veterans will take place Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. It is presented in collaboration with the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity and The Village of Arts &amp; Humanities, which will host the event at 2544 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia. Clinic staff and students will hold an intake and brief information session for veterans who have criminal records in Philadelphia County. They will share information about the expungement process and assistance available through the Veterans Law Clinic for those who qualify. Veterans are asked to bring a copy of their DD-214 paperwork.Referrals will be available for those with records in other counties. Veterans will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis.Those with questions should contact the clinic at 302.477.2090. There is no charge for the service.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1657', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Delaware Journal of Corporate Law Announces New Website', '2014-09-08', '0', 'The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law seeks to expand its web presence, djcl.org, with a redesigned website and an updated logo, both of which were released this week. Volume 40 External Managing Editor Tara Pakrouh and Volume 40 Styles Editor Gregory Flasser worked together on the Journal’s new website, and Ms. Pakrouh updated the logo. “Both the website and logo needed to be updated. We hope the new web design will spur more traffic to the site,” Mr. Flasser said. The previous website was launched by the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law Administrative Board in 2009. “We’re law students, not web designers,” Ms. Pakrouh said. “We wanted to create a site that was easily navigable, and we hope we have done that.”The new website boasts a completed “Archives” section that reaches back to 1975. “The Archives section was the most important aspect of the website to improve. We wanted to make sure authors, practitioners, and students could see the wealth of all the articles we have published since the beginning of the Journal’s existence,” Mr. Flasser said. The Archives section includes unreported cases, symposia transcripts, and legislation.The new website also includes an “Alumni Spotlight” section that highlights the achievements of Journal alumni. “Our alumni have been described as ‘leaders in the business law world;’ we wanted to showcase their accomplishments as practicing attorneys,” Ms. Pakrouh explained. “The Alumni Spotlight will be a monthly segment, and the success of the program has been pleasantly surprising.”\nTara Pakrouh is a Judicial Extern to The Honorable President Judge Susan Peikes Gantman of the Pennsylvania Superior Court. She is in the process of completing the Business Organizations Law Certificate Program, and she intends to practice in either Pennsylvania or Delaware post-graduation.\n\nMr. Flasser is the Internal Manager for the newly established Transactional Law Honor Society. He is also Judicial Extern to The Honorable Judge Kent A. Jordan of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.  He is in the process of completing the Business Organizations Law Certificate Program as well as the Business Advising Certificate Program.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1658', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law receives Delaware community service award', '2014-09-10', '0', 'Widener University School of Law and its Veterans Law Clinic are being honored with a 2014 Delaware Governor\'s Outstanding Volunteer Award for community service. It marks the second consecutive year a Widener Law program has been recognized. The school’s Wills For Heroes program was honored in 2013, also for community service.The awards program, facilitated by the Delaware Office of Volunteerism,  honors adult individuals, groups, organizations or businesses who engage in volunteer activities that address community needs within the First State.“The Veterans Law Clinic provides a tremendous service to our veterans and we are grateful for the recognition this honor brings,” said Interim Dean Erin Daly. “This program is unique because it is an opportunity for our students to provide actual legal representation while they are enrolled in law school. It builds their professional skills within a framework that supports the Widener mission of service learning through civic engagement.” The Outstanding Volunteer Award program is sponsored by the Office of Gov. Jack Markell, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, the Division of State Service Centers, the state Office of Volunteerism and the Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service. The honor will be formally given at a dinner next month in Dover.“We thank the state of Delaware and Gov. Jack Markell for this award. It is an honor just to provide these services to veterans every day. We are humbled by the recognition and accept it with appreciation,” said Susan Saidel, the clinic director.The Veterans Law Clinic, based at Widener Law Delaware, provides free legal aid to disabled veterans and their dependents with claims pending before the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The clinic specializes in representing veterans’ cases on appeal from VA regional offices located throughout the United States to the Board of Veterans Appeals and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The clinic also assists veterans with other matters related to veterans law, including VA pension cases, VA overpayment cases and discharge upgrades, as well as legal issues that are impediments to financial security, such as expungement of certain criminal charges, collection of medical bills and obtaining Social Security.The clinic does not charge veterans for its services, nor does it keep any portion of financial awards it wins for its clients. It also covers the costs of independent medical exams when they are needed for clients’ cases. In the 2013-14 academic year, the clinic provided representation to 302 clients. In its 17 years, the clinic has recovered more than $6 million for its clients, with half of that coming in the last four years. The process is lengthy and cases take years to resolve. Currently 56 percent of clients are Delaware residents. Other clients hail from Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Maryland.  Cases are handled by approximately ten to 20 students each semester, who receive no monetary compensation, and approximately 80 attorneys from the community who serve in a pro bono capacity. Students spend up to 20 hours per week in the clinic, including office hours where they assist with completing intakes for new clients and other administrative tasks.In addition, in the 2013-14 academic year, the clinic began providing social work assistance to clients, through two unpaid student interns working toward their Master of Social Work degrees from the Widener University main campus. They provide crisis, family and individual counseling and assist with referrals for mental health care, child care, food pantry services, substance abuse help, shelter and more.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1659', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Wolcott Fellows report to work', '2014-09-11', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nFive outstanding Widener University School of Law students began working at the Delaware Supreme Court recently as Josiah Oliver Wolcott Fellows. The prestigious program, now in its 26th year, provides unique opportunities for students at Widener Law Delaware.Wolcott Fellows, who serve as law clerks in the state’s highest court, are chosen through a competitive application and interview process. Five students are selected to participate each year. They must present strong academic credentials, demonstrate outstanding research and writing skills, and have completed at least their second year of law school. The 2014-15 group comprises:Andrew Berni, assigned to Chief Justice Leo E. Strine Jr.William Burton, assigned to Justice Karen L. ValihuraOlufunke Fagbami, assigned to Justice Randy J. HollandMegan McGovern, assigned to Justice Karen L. ValihuraMichael Van Gorder, assigned to Justice Henry duPont RidgelyThe program is named for Wolcott, the Dover, Del.-born lawyer, politician and judge who died in 1938. He was elected Delaware attorney general in 1912, and then to the U.S. Senate four years later. He resigned from the Senate in 1921 to become Chancellor of Delaware’s renowned Delaware Court of Chancery, where he served until his death at age 61.Wolcott fellows work about 20 hours per week during the school year and receive academic credit and either a cash grant or a tuition-remission scholarship grant, funded by the law school. For the students, however, some of the greatest rewards come through new connections.“I’m looking forward to a mentoring relationship with my justice,” said Fagbami.McGovern said she wants to practice law in Delaware, so the fellowship will provide her an especially valuable perspective.“It’s seeing how everything works from the inside,” she said. McGovern is working for Valihura until a new justice is named later this year to replace retiring Justice Carolyn Berger. She will then become part of the new justice’s staff.“We are extremely proud of these exceptional students,” Interim Dean Erin Daly said. “They will learn a tremendous amount about the real-life work of justices and attorneys in Delaware. We are grateful to the Delaware Supreme Court for partnering with Widener Law Delaware and sustaining this extraordinary opportunity for these future lawyers.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1660', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Pennsylvania Women’s Forum Event Looks at Cost of Higher Education', '2014-09-14', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Pennsylvania Women’s Form held the most recent event in their solutions series at Widener Law Harrisburg on Monday, September 8th. Widener Law Harrisburg\'s Law and Government Institute is a supporting sponsor of the PA Women\'s Forum and Institute Director Jill E. Family is a member of the Pennsylvania Women\'s Forum\'s board of directors.The panel discussion featured three Pennsylvania leaders in higher education, and an appearance by Pennsylvania’s First Lady Susan Corbett. The discussion focused on tuition cost at Pennsylvania colleges, and efforts to make college more accessible and affordable. The approaches taken by the different colleges in Pennsylvania were diverse, but the effort to keep the cost of higher education from rising was a common goal for all of the speakers.To start the program, Mrs. Corbett detailed the efforts made by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in helping the state’s high school graduates have the foundation necessary to achieve success in college. Currently the statistics are troubling with 50 percent of students entering community colleges and 20 percent of students entering four-year institutions needing remedial assistance. Therefore, the Department has been targeting middle school students, using a software program to identify the high-risk students and address the problem at an early age, giving these students a greater chance for graduation.Dr. Nancy Roseman, the President of Dickinson College – a small private liberal arts college in Carlisle – stated that college was expensive because running a school is labor intensive, so the challenge is how to lower costs in light of this reality. While the sticker price for all fees, room and board is over $40,000, the college discounts the cost for nearly every student at the school, and 68% of students receive some form of financial aid. To pay for the discounts, Roseman said fundraising is the major component, with solicitation for increased philanthropy being critical.Chancellor Frank Brogan of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education stated that the challenge with keeping the cost of education at the state’s 14 Universities low was especially difficult in light of state funding being reduced to 24% in recent years. The average cost for full-time attendance was $18,500 per year – less than the national average, and even less than the average of the mid-Atlantic region for public universities. Perhaps the greatest way to keep costs down for students, Brogan said, was to keep in contact with their colleagues in the middle and high schools to ensure that the Pennsylvania public schools were graduating quality students who can stay on-track to graduate from college within four years.Dr. Linnie Carter, the Vice President of College Advancement from the Harrisburg Area Community College, was proud of the fact that full-time attendance only cost $1,800 if a high school student came from a sponsoring school district. To help defray the cost of tuition, HACC has attempted to redefine the term scholarship so that potential students won’t be scared from applying for financial help, whether it be in the form of tuition-giveaway or HACC President John “Ski” Sygielski riding his bike around the commonwealth and handing out $1,000 scholarships.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1661', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Thirteen Students Admitted to Limited Practice of the Law Under Rule 56', '2014-09-15', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nOn Monday, September 8, 2014, Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland presided over a special swearing-in ceremony that saw thirteen Widener Law Delaware students admitted to the limited practice of law under Delaware Supreme Court Rule 56.Delaware Supreme Court Rule 56 allows eligible students to appear in some Delaware courts under strict guidelines, and requires that a Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court administer the oath in person. A Delaware attorney must move for the admission of a student under the rule.Catherine Kilian was the sponsoring attorney for the Delaware Civil Law Clinic; Christopher Parker represented the Attorney General’s Office and sponsored a single extern, and Director Kenneth Kristl acted as the sponsoring attorney for the Environmental &amp; Natural Resources Law Clinic. Justice Holland lent an air of gravitas to the occasion while retaining a relatable and often humorous demeanor. This is a “paradigm shift in your life” Justice Holland told newly sworn in students. He added that although the oath they took was under the limited practice rule that it “is the same oath that lawyers in Delaware have been taking for over 300 years, simply modified to the extent that you have a limited right to practice rather than a complete right.”Holland reminded the students that the clients they would be dealing with would seem them as a Delaware lawyer and that the idea of limited practice was not going to cross their minds, adding, “You’re an officer of the court and as an officer of the court you have to conduct yourself accordingly.” He told them that their role would be to promote respect for rule of law and to conduct themselves professionally and civilly.Justice Holland wrapped up by telling the students they are getting an excellent education at Widener Law School, and he praised the staff and faculty involved with the clinical programs. He cited the example of Professor Kristl, who demonstrated his commitment to clinic students years ago by taking and passing the Delaware Bar so that he could supervise his students.The students sworn in under Rule 56 were:Delaware Civil Law ClinicDaniel V. CeroneLauren D. CrumpJennifer A. FinkKasi GiffordWilson A. GualpaHayley J. ReeseMelanie A. ReynoldsTyler J. WilkEnvironmental &amp; Natural Resources Law ClinicMoses BatesPatrick DearmeyAda HustenAndrew SchmidtOffice of the Attorney General - New Castle CountyMatthias C. Conaty', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1662', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law’s U.S. Supreme Court preview is an opportunity to question professors about upcoming cases', '2014-09-16', '0', 'Widener Law’s popular faculty Supreme Court preview is back this fall with the valuable opportunity for media and friends of the school to question professors about cases of interest the court will be hearing in its new term.The free “webinar style” online event takes place Wednesday, Sept. 17 beginning at 10:30 a.m. EDT. Seven professors will present a variety of cases and take questions submitted from viewers. Topics range from dishonest jurors, to free speech and threats on the internet, to pregnancy discrimination, to income taxes for those who live in one state but work in another, and more.Click here to participate. There is no registration process and we don’t collect lots of personal information about our participants. The preview is organized in a spirit of public service by the Public Relations Office. It is intended to assist journalists in identifying pending cases that may have news value for their organizations, and in the process provide expert sources to question now or call on for future reporting. We also welcome participation from students, alumni and the community.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1663', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Former New York Governor Discusses Economic Regulation', '2014-09-17', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday, September 9th, Eliot Spitzer, the former Attorney General and Governor of New York, was the Widener Law Delaware faculty development luncheon speaker. Drawing on his own experiences as Attorney General, political theory, and modern economic history, Spitzer spoke about the role of government in regulating the economy. Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Strategic Initiatives Andrew L. Strauss introduced Eliot Spitzer, not simply as the former Attorney General and later Governor of New York, but rather as a friend and former classmate at Princeton University, where they both studied in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs as undergraduates.Spitzer thanked Strauss for his &quot;spirited introduction,&quot; before engaging in a wide-ranging conversation that included several questions from the inquisitive audience. Referencing his own experiences taming corporate abuses as Attorney General, Spitzer made the case that a successfully functioning market economy requires effective regulation by the government.Eliot Spitzer earned his law degree from Harvard Law School. After working in private practice, he joined the Manhattan District Attorney\'s office to pursue organized crime. He returned to private practice in 1994. In 1998, he was elected Attorney General for the State of New York, and he was subsequently reelected in 2002. In 2006, he ran for and was elected Governor of New York. He was Governor through March of 2008 and has since served as a political commentator and host of shows on CNN and later Current TV.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1664', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg event will instruct attorneys how to avoid being victims of fraud', '2014-09-19', '0', 'The Harrisburg campus will host a one-hour event Tuesday, Sept. 23 for attorneys on how to protect against fraud.“Protecting Yourself, Your Agency or Your Clients from Theft and Fraud” will take place at 4 p.m. in room A180 of the administration building at 3737 Vartan Way, Harrisburg.Speaker Mary Dishong-VanEtten, vice president and director of corporate security for Metro Bank will speak. Dishong-VanEtten is a certified financial crimes investigator and has handled financial crime investigations for more than 25 years. She will speak about identity theft, recent data breaches, current fraud schemes and best practices in information security.One substantive continuing legal education credit is available for Pennsylvania lawyers who attend. There is no cost.To register, contact Sandra Graeff at slgraeff@widener.edu or 717.541.3965.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1665', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law School announces plans for debates', '2014-09-22', '0', 'The Public Relations Office announced today the law school will partner with two area media organizations and host a pair of Delaware debates in the public interest.Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to get an in-person view of the candidates for two key First State elected positions: Delaware attorney general and U.S. Senate. The attorney general candidates are expected to remain on campus after the hour-long evening debate has concluded its live radio broadcast, in order to answer audience questions and engage with those who attend.“Our 2014 debate lineup in Delaware presents a fantastic opportunity for the Widener community,” said Interim Dean Erin Daly. “It is a unique experience for law students to be able to shake hands with attorney general candidates, and ask them questions about their platforms. The Attorney General’s Office employs a large number of our graduates, and it provides externship opportunities to our students. I highly recommend that everyone in the Widener Law community take advantage of this access to the next Delaware attorney general, as well as the candidates for U.S. Senate.”The debates will be presented by WDEL 1150 AM and WHYY. Both will be held in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom. The radio station will broadcast them live; WHYY will record the events for later television broadcast. The candidates in both events will take questions from a panel of area journalists that includes members of the WDEL and WHYY news staffs, as well as other media outlets. WDEL will provide the event moderators.The first debate on Wednesday, Oct. 15 will be held in the evening, from 6 to 7 p.m. Candidates are expected to stay until 7:30 p.m. to answer questions posed by the audience. The candidates include Democrat Matt Denn, who is the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Ted Kittila. The media organizations have also invited Independent candidate David Graham, Libertarian candidate John Machurek and Green Party candidate Catherine Damavandi.On Wednesday, Oct. 29 the school will host the candidates for U.S. Senate in a morning debate that begins at 8 a.m. and lasts one hour. Candidates include the incumbent, Democrat Chris Coons and the Republican challenger Kevin Wade. The media organizations have also invited Green candidate Andrew Groff.The debates will be broadcast live on WDEL 1150 AM and at WDEL.com. WHYY will broadcast the attorney general debate Friday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. and again at 11 p.m. The U.S. Senate debate will air on WHYY on Friday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. and again at 11 p.m.Both events are open to the public. Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1666', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Plans Announced for Annual DuPont Legal, Widener Law Intellectual Property Conference', '2014-09-23', '0', 'Widener Law and DuPont Legal have announced plans for the daylong conference they co-sponsor each fall that focuses on developments in intellectual property law.The conference will be held Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington and will feature speakers who are among the nation’s premier authorities on various intellectual property law topics. The event attracted more than 200 attendees in 2013 and this year’s program will feature discussions on due diligence in intellectual property cases, online enforcement and changing strategies for trademark infringement, updates to nontraditional intellectual property law involving things like 3D printing and scent marks, and more.Among this year’s featured speakers are:\nChief Judge Leonard P. Stark of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and U.S. District Judge Leonard Davis of the Eastern District of Texas, who, along with moderator Richard Horwitz of Potter Anderson, will serve as the event’s opening panel.\nAndrew Byrnes, chief of staff of the U.S. Patent &amp; Trademark Office.\nIntellectual property ethics expert Professor David Hricik of Mercer University School of Law in Georgia.\nAttorneys from Pennsylvania and Delaware who attend the conference will be eligible for seven continuing legal education credits, including one ethics credit. Other states will be announced. Cost for the event is $625 and includes course materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks. To register, or to see a conference brochure, see law.widener.edu/dupont2014. Continental breakfast and registration check-in will begin at 7 a.m. Erin Daly, interim dean of Widener Law Delaware will begin the program at 8 a.m. The seminar runs through 5 p.m. and will be followed by a reception hosted by DuPont executive legal leadership. Michael Walker, DuPont vice president and chief intellectual property counsel, and a member of the Widener Law Board of Overseers, will attend.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1667', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law and Government Students Pitch in At Capitol All Stars Game', '2014-09-24', '0', ' \n\n\nOn Tuesday, September 23rd, students from Widener Law’s Law and Government Institute volunteered at the 2nd Annual Capitol All Stars game.The game, which was played at Metro Bank Park, capped Hunger Action Month and benefited Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger Free PA. Legislators from both sides of the aisle played a full softball game in an effort to assist Pennsylvanians struggling with hunger. September is Hunger Action Month, when food banks across the nation unite to urge individuals to take action to fight hunger in their communities. Six students under the leadership of Professor Jill E. Family – who serves as institute director – volunteered at the game. The students assisted players on the field. The participating students included:\nPatrick Parsons Kayla Randall\nJordan Wartman\nNick Dalessio\nDoug Kozak\nLanda Porter\n', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1668', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg faculty to hear from noted legal scholar', '2014-09-25', '0', 'The Harrisburg faculty will hear a presentation from a noted scholar on tort law and domestic relations next month.Benjamin Shmueli, who is currently senior research scholar in law at Yale Law School, will present one of his recent books, “Tort and Contract Law vs. Jewish and Shari’a Family Law: Legitimate Religious Practices Actionable Under Civil Law.”Shmueli is on a two-year stint at Yale. He is also a senior lecturer and associate professor at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. He served as a visiting professor at Duke Law School from 2006-2008. He holds a Ph.D. and an LL.M. from Bar-Ilan University.He teaches courses and seminars on tort law, risks and chances, domestic torts, domestic violence, and government contracts. He has published more than 30 articles in the United States and Israel.Shmueli will speak to the Harrisburg faculty Oct. 23.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1669', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Welcomes Visiting Scholar from Taiwan', '2014-09-26', '0', '\nDr. James Wu with Professor John Culhane, and Interim Dean Erin Daly.\nWidener Law Delaware is pleased to welcome Dr. James Wu for a second visit. Dr Wu serves as the Clinical Associate Professor and Visiting Staff Member at National Taiwan University and National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsin-Chu Branch. He is the Vice Chairman of the Commission of Legal System for the Taiwan Dental Association, the Commissioner in Dental Health Insurance of the Bureau of National Health Insurance, and the Directorate of Hsin-Chu Dental Association in charge of both legal system formulation and dispute resolution regarding medical affairs.Dr. Wu\'s scholarly interests lie at the intersection of law and medicine, particularly issues of informed consent and medical malpractice. Following his previous visit, Dr. Wu authored an article with Professor John Culhane,“Toward a Mature Doctrine of Informed Consent: Lessons from a Comparative Law Analysis. Dr. Wu also authored an article on dental implant litigation, and liability as related to treatment, information, and documentation titled “Malpractice Considerations in Dental Implant Therapy -- A Western View Point” in 2012.&quot;It\'s great to have James back at Widener. I enjoyed working on our earlier article together, and -- even better -- getting to spend some time with him,” says Professor Culhane, adding, “I\'m looking forward to this visit, and I know he\'s excited to get involved with what we\'re doing at Widener.”Professor Wu looks forward to reconnecting with his friends at Widener, and immersing himself in the academic life of the law school. He will be staying on campus through December 9th.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1670', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law students bring home the “BLSA Bowl”', '2014-10-01', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nMembers of the Delaware campus Black Law Students Association took their Widener pride to a Philadelphia athletic event and came out winners.\n\nThe school contingent won the “BLSA Bowl,” a field-day-style competition for BLSA groups at Philadelphia-area law schools and other law organizations, held Saturday, Sept. 20. About 10 members of Widener Law Delaware’s BLSA organization took part in the competition, with another five attending as their cheering section. \n\nThe competition, presented by the Philadelphia Sub Region of the Mid-Atlantic Region of BLSA, was held at Fairmount Park. It featured events like tug of war, obstacle courses, and three-legged and potato-sack races. Teams accrued points for their finishes throughout the day, and in the end, Widener Law Delaware bested the BLSA team from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in a final relay race that determined the winner of the entire competition.\n\n“It was a lot of fun,” BLSA Treasurer Kendrick McLeod said. “We were continuously trying to prove ourselves and make sure we had a good showing.”\n\nThe day wasn’t exclusively about athletics, although the team enjoyed showing its school pride.\n\n“It was a time of socializing, networking and fellowship,” he said.\n\nThe event also raised funds for the United Negro College Fund and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.\n\nWidener Law Delaware Participants included:\n\nAdedayo Adu\nValerie Duarte\nAndre Mason\nKendrick McLeod\nTiffany Allen\nKernie Desir\nShahirah Brown\nRichona McKnight\nRobert Holmes\nAddie Brice\n\nCongratulations!', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1671', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law welcomes U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III for talk on judicial independence', '2014-10-03', '0', 'Widener Law is pleased to welcome a distinguished federal judge to its Harrisburg campus for a talk on judicial independence.The Tuesday, Oct. 7 event featuring U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III of the Middle District of Pennsylvania is open to the public. The media is welcome to attend. The program is presented by Widener’s Law &amp; Government Institute and will be held in room A180 of the school administration building at 3737 Vartan Way, Harrisburg beginning at 4:30 p.m.Jones authored the May 2014 opinion in Whitewood v. Wolf, in which he struck down Pennsylvania’s ban on same-sex marriage. He declared it unconstitutional after finding it violated rights to due process and equal protection. Jones also presided over the Kitzmiller v. Dover School District trial in 2005. He ruled in that emotionally charged case that it was unconstitutional to teach intelligent design within a public school science curriculum. Time magazine named Jones to its Time 100, a list of most influential people in the world, in 2006. He also received the first John Marshall Judicial Independence Award given by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Jones was appointed to the federal bench by President George W. Bush in February 2002. “We are thrilled to welcome Judge Jones. We have so much to learn from him,” said Professor Jill E. Family, director of the Law &amp; Government Institute. “He is an extraordinary and dedicated judge who goes out of his way to enhance public understanding of the role of the judiciary.”Pennsylvania and Delaware attorneys who attend the talk will be eligible for one free hour of substantive continuing legal education credit. New Jersey attorneys may self report for credit with a Widener Law certificate of attendance. To register to attend for credit, contact Sandra L. Graeff at slgraeff@widener.edu or 717.541.3965.For more information about the event, download the postcard and registration form as a pdf.', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');
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('3', '1672', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law School marks new Supreme Court term', '2014-10-07', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nWidener Law marked the long-standing legal tradition of the “First Monday” this week by presenting an event that is likely to become a tradition of its own.Five members of the Delaware faculty gathered at the Rodney Square law firm of Young Conaway Stargatt &amp; Taylor, LLP for a breakfast event on Monday, Oct. 6, the first day of the Supreme Court’s 2014 term. The court, by tradition, always convenes its new term on the first Monday in October. The program was coordinated by Widener Law Delaware Interim Dean Erin Daly, with Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy J. Holland serving as the moderator. Holland is also a member of the school’s adjunct faculty and sits on the Board of Overseers.About 50 people attended and heard presentations on cases of interest coming before the court this term.“This event serves as another reminder of how fortunate we are to have Widener Law in Delaware,” Holland said.Professors who presented included:\nProfessor James R. May, who discussed Elonis v. United States.  The case tests whether postings on Facebook constitute true threats.\nProfessor Mary Brigid McManamon, who explained the legal and political background of Alabama Democratic Conference v. Alabama and Alabama Legislative Black Caucus v. Alabama, which involve majority-minority voting districts.\nHelen S. Balick Visiting Professor of Business Bankruptcy Law Bruce Grohsgal, who explained the implications for federal courts in Wellness International Network Limited vs. Sharif, which involves the constitutionality of bankruptcy courts.\nH. Albert Young Fellow in Constitutional Law David R. Hodas, who discussed separation of powers issues in Zivotofsky v. Kerry, in the context of foreign affairs. Assistant Professor Christine D. Allie, who discussed the state income tax issues for people who live in one state but work in another, presented in Comptroller v. Wynne.\nIn addition, members the faculty from both locations took part in a Constitution Day webcast that previewed the new Supreme Court term. That program can be viewed online here.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1673', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Professor to Present at Meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee', '2014-10-08', '0', '\nRuby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law Lawrence A. Hamermesh\n\nRuby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law Lawrence A. Hamermesh will speak on the subject of fee-shifting provisions in corporate charters and bylaws at a meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee to be held on Thursday, October 9th. Columbia Law School Professor John C. Coffee Jr., the Adolf A. Berle Professor of Law, will join Professor Hamermesh for the presentation.The presentation is open to the public. Established by Section 911 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the Investor Advisory Committee provides the SEC with recommendations on a variety of matters ranging from regulatory priorities to trading strategies, and promotes initiatives intended to protect investor interests and confidence.The Director of the Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law, Professor Hamermesh served as senior special counsel in the Office of Chief Counsel of the Division of Corporation Finance at the Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, DC during 2010 and 2011. Since 1995 he has been a member of the Corporation Law Council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association, which is responsible for the annual review and modernization of the Delaware General Corporation Law. He served as Chair of the Council from 2002 through 2004.Learn more about the Investor Advisory Committee or read the agenda for the October 9th meeting on the SEC’s website.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1674', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law school launches new Family Health Law and Policy Institute', '2014-10-09', '0', 'Widener University School of Law in Delaware has launched a new academic institute dedicated to education, and to the reform of laws and policies relating to the intersection of families and their health.The Family Health Law and Policy Institute will focus on a range of critically important issues, including child welfare, intimate partner violence, family economic laws, elder law, human rights, reproductive justice, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights and more. The institute is co-directed by Professors John G. Culhane, Alicia B. Kelly and Associate Professor Dana Harrington Conner. It will serve as a collaborative think tank and reform and service organization, through innovative scholarship with real-world relevance. It will offer students specialized education and legal training as well as service learning opportunities through legal representation and abundant opportunities for community engagement. “The institute is a force for policy development that will enhance the health and welfare of families,” Kelly said.The institute will gather together leading thinkers, policymakers and practitioners in family health law and policy to work collectively on reforming the field and promoting family health. “As in any area of law – or life – there’s a natural tendency for academics and practitioners in health or family law to focus on their specialties in silos,” Culhane said. “This institute will be a force for bringing these two dynamic disciplines together.” “We are really focused on improving our community in a way that ensures better health outcomes for families,” Harrington Conner added.The school will celebrate the institute launch with an event Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Barristers’ Club on the Widener Law Delaware campus at 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington. The program, “Family Health Law and Economic Relationships Among Multiple Generations in Families,” will feature the three co-directors speaking about family health law as a field, followed by an in-depth program where Kelly will speak about intergenerational economic relationships.Attorneys from Delaware and Pennsylvania who attend will be eligible for 1.5 continuing legal education credits. Attorneys from New Jersey may self report with a Widener Law Delaware certificate of attendance. There is no cost to attend. To register, contact Carol Perrupato at caperrupato@widener.edu or 302.477.2178.The program is the first public function for the institute, whose ambitious agenda also includes convening a board of advisors, presenting a major symposium on intimate partner violence in the spring of 2015 and building a roster of affiliated scholars and activists who will be invited to collaborate on scholarly and community-related initiatives. The institute also offers a certificate program for students who want concentrated legal training, including field experience, in areas relating to family law, health law and the intersection of these two fields. In addition to specific coursework, students will fulfill a required experiential learning component involving either Widener Law Delaware’s Medical-Legal Partnership, Delaware Civil Law Clinic, Veterans Law Clinic or another qualifying externship. For more information about the institute, visit its web page.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1675', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law’s annual Pileggi lecture considers Delaware’s impact on corporate governance', '2014-10-13', '0', 'Widener University School of Law is pleased to announce that Brian R. Cheffins, the S.J. Berwin Professor of Corporate Law at Cambridge University, will deliver the 2014 annual Francis G. Pileggi Distinguished Lecture in Law. Cheffins’ lecture, “Delaware and the Development of Corporate Governance,” happens Friday, Oct. 17 in the du Barry room of the Hotel du Pont at 11th and Market Streets in Wilmington. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and the hour-long talk at the hotel begins at 8:45 a.m. He will give an encore version of the lecture to Delaware students at 11 a.m. in Polishook Hall room 203.Cheffins is expected to assess Delaware’s contributions to a corporate governance transformation that U.S. public companies have experienced over the last 40 years. The functioning of boards of directors, the operation of the market for corporate control, the configuration of executive pay and the nature of shareholder activism have all changed substantially since the mid-1970s. Cheffins will evaluate observer suggestions that developments in Delaware substantially affected the trends.Cheffins began his academic career at the University of British Columbia. He was named a Guggenheim Fellow in 2002 and has held visiting appointments at Duke University, Harvard University, Oxford University and Stanford University. He is a fellow of the European Corporate Governance Institute and has authored four books, and numerous articles and book chapters. The annual Pileggi lecture is presented by Widener Law Delaware and the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law. The series has attracted many renowned speakers in the area of corporate law since the first Pileggi lecture in 1986. This year’s program has been approved in Delaware for one continuing legal education credit (no ethics) and in Pennsylvania for one substantive continuing legal education credit (no ethics). There is no cost to attend the breakfast or lecture. The event is made possible by the generosity of Francis G. Pileggi, a founding attorney of Pileggi &amp; Pileggi and father of Widener Law alumnus Francis G.X. Pileggi, who conceived of the idea through a desire to create a corporate law forum for practitioners, judges and academics.Those interested in attending the breakfast lecture should register online. Call 302.477.2014 or email Rose Callahan at recallahan@widener.edu with questions. Seating is limited.Standard disclaimer for external links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1676', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Delaware attorney general debate happens Wednesday evening', '2014-10-14', '0', 'Candidates for Delaware attorney general will be on the Widener University School of Law campus this Wednesday, Oct. 15 for a debate in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom.The debate will run from 6 to 7 p.m., with candidates answering questions posed by a panel of journalists. Their answers will be broadcast live by 1150 AM WDEL, and recorded by WHYY for future television broadcast.The candidates are expected to engage with the audience from 7 to 7:30 p.m., and answer questions posed from those in the Vale.Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to get an in-person view of the candidates.“Our 2014 debate lineup in Delaware presents a fantastic opportunity for the Widener community,” said Interim Dean Erin Daly. “It is a unique experience for law students to be able to shake hands with attorney general candidates, and ask them questions about their platforms. The Attorney General’s Office employs a large number of our graduates, and it provides externship opportunities to our students. I highly recommend that everyone in the Widener Law community take advantage of this access to the next Delaware attorney general, as well as the candidates for U.S. Senate.”The law school will host a debate in the race for U.S. Senate at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. That will also be in the Vale.The debates are presented by WDEL 1150 AM and WHYY and are open to the public. Attorney general candidates include Democrat Matt Denn, who is the current lieutenant governor, and Republican Ted Kittila. The media organizations have also invited Independent candidate David Graham, Libertarian candidate John Machurek and Green Party candidate Catherine Damavandi.The Senate debate will feature the incumbent, Democrat Chris Coons and the Republican challenger Kevin Wade. Media organizations have also invited Green candidate Andrew Groff.Standard disclaimer for external links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1677', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law plays key role in new ‘Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts’', '2014-10-15', '0', '\nSeated, from left to right, are 4ED student Victoria Beard, Professor Juliet M. Moringiello, 3RD student Amanda Frantz. Standing from left to  right are DCBA member Steve O\'Neill, artist Liz Laribee, the Executive Director of the MakeSpace, and Assistant Professor Michael J. Hussey. \nWidener University School of Law’s Harrisburg campus will play a key role in a new pro bono effort that supports the arts in central Pennsylvania.The Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts program is collaboration between the Dauphin County Bar Association and the law school. It will provide free representation to income-eligible artists and arts organizations with legal issues related to their art.“This is an underserved community with unmet legal needs,” said Associate Professor Michael J. Hussey, who joined Professor Juliet M. Moringiello in helping to found the program with the bar association. “We are very excited for Widener to play a leadership role in such a progressive program, not only to help protect the artists and their creative work, but to assist them in avoiding legal troubles they may not foresee.”Through the program, artists or arts organizations may contact the Dauphin County Bar Association, which will assess their financial eligibility for pro bono assistance. From there, the association will forward potential cases to Widener Law students who have been trained to flesh out the legal issues at hand. Students will research the matters, which could cover a broad range, from intellectual property to contract disputes to landlord-tenant disagreements, or the creation of corporations and more. Students will conduct client interviews and develop the necessary case files that will then get moved to licensed attorneys acting in a pro bono capacity. Some may stay on with the cases to assist the attorneys.“As a student, this is a win-win situation,” said fourth-year law student Victoria Beard, whose mother has been a fiber artist for more than 30 years. “We can sharpen our skills as future attorneys – in the art of asking questions and eliciting information so we can help the artists – and we can provide a valuable service to people who lack the funds to hire an attorney for help they really need.”Beard and seven other law students have undergone training for the program with Sandra Ballard, the pro bono coordinator for the Dauphin County Bar Association. Hussey and Moringiello have been reaching out to artists, speaking at The Midtown Scholar bookstore and the YWCA in Harrisburg about the new program.“We are continuing to work with staff at the Dauphin County Bar Association to spread the word about the program and to train licensed attorneys who are interested in volunteering their legal services. It’s a great thing for arts in central Pennsylvania and we are excited to break this new ground,” Moringiello said. “We are also delighted to develop a program that enhances Widener Law’s longstanding commitment to providing students with experiential learning opportunities, which will help them build valuable skills for legal employment. This program also helps to further Widener University’s commitment to civic engagement in the Harrisburg area.” For more information on the program, visit hbgmakespace.com/vla. Interested students should contact Hussey or Moringiello.Standard disclaimer for external links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1678', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Welcome to “The Gallery”', '2014-10-16', '0', 'Widener Law Harrisburg cordially invites friends of the law school to a special Wine and Cheese Reception to celebrate the opening of &quot;The Gallery&quot; on Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. To RSVP, call 717-541-3955.\nThe Harrisburg campus has rededicated one of its showpiece spaces to maximize its visual appeal for the School of Law community.The large open gathering space inside the front door of the Administration Building, formerly known as the Reception Room, has been renamed The Gallery to reflect its newly added function as a showcase for artwork.The change comes through a partnership between Widener Law and the Art Association of Harrisburg. For a nominal monthly fee, the association is supplying the school with artwork that will rotate every three months. The first group, oil paintings on wood planks, are by artist Kelly McGee Curran, who happens to be the wife of law alumnus Matthew J. Curran ‘13.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe school recently installed picture rails along the walls for displaying the pieces. New benches and an area rug were also added. The room, which is often used for post-event receptions and special programs that attract visitors, just looked empty when it wasn’t in use, Interim Dean Robyn Meadows said.Now, the school will host these special kinds of functions in a space that truly is a showpiece. The art gives the room depth and atmosphere, she said.“We are really amazed by the character this new purpose has added to the room,” Meadows said. “It is so much more appealing and inviting, and this partnership has proven to be a fantastic way to get art onto the campus.”Meadows said she was especially pleased by the aspect of community involvement the repurposed room represents, and the way it offers visitors a feast for the eyes. The artwork is also available for purchase through the association.“This is really a space to be proud of,” Meadows said.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1679', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Environmental Law Center launches online Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate comparison on issues of sustainability', '2014-10-17', '0', 'The Environmental Law Center has published an indepth comparison of the Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidates’ positions on issues related to sustainability.The information, presented online at law.widener.edu/PaGovComparison2014, is a side-by-side breakdown on 11 key issues like climate change, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, green jobs/green business and more.Widener Law students Austin Langon and Mark Wendaur  researched the candidates’ views and wrote the comparison under the direction of  center Co-Director John C. Dernbach, a distinguished professor of law at Widener’s campus in Harrisburg, Pa. The result is a clear, succinct comparison of the two men vying for Pennsylvania’s highest office.“Tom Corbett and Tom Wolf frequently mention these issues on the campaign trail, both about themselves and their views of their opponent. Voters also are exposed to significant advertising designed to position the candidates, and at times take aim at the opponent,” Dernbach said. “We tried to boil down the issues and present an unbiased view of the candidates with regard to sustainability, so voters can decide for themselves before Election Day.”The Environmental Law Center does not endorse candidates and the online project cautions no endorsements should be implied.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1680', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Dean’s Diversity Forum 2014: Hard Facts, Rarely Discussed Subject', '2014-10-21', '0', ' \n\n\nAfrican American children comprise 15.1 percent of the child population in America, but 22% of the nation’s foster care rosters, according to Starla J. Williams, Widener Law Harrisburg’s Director of Multicultural Affairs, Pro Bono Activities and Externships.Pennsylvania’s population is 11.5% African American. Pennsylvania’s Executive Deputy Corrections Secretary Shirley Moore Smeal added, however, that black women make up 30 percent of the state’s female prison population.These facts and more were presented at the seventh annual Dean’s Diversity Forum, “Why Rachel Weeps: Violence Against Poor and Minority Women and the Wounding of the Heart” featuring two panels on subjects not often discussed robustly in public – why African American women disproportionately experience both the criminal justice and the foster care systems, and the long-term impact on the high rate of violence against women of color. The half-day session took place on October 14 at Widener Law, Harrisburg and was moderated by Widener Harrisburg’s Interim Co-Dean Robyn L. Meadows and Professor Mary Kate Kearney. Discussing what she calls the “criminalization of black mothers,” panelist Professor Dorothy F. Roberts, George Weiss Professor of Law and Sociology and the Pace and Alexander Professor of Civil Rights at the University of Pennsylvania Law School said that “poor black mothers suffer from huge marginalizations, deprivations and disadvantages that we should be ending.” Professor Williams built on Professor Roberts’s scholarship, highlighting that the growing rates of imprisonment of black women added to the disproportionate number of black children in foster care are a means to “control poor and low-income women by keeping them under intense state supervision.”“This systematic state suppression of the parenting role of African-American women “naturalizes social inequality and obscures the need for social change” in their communities,” said Professor Williams, citing Professor Roberts. In giving context to statistics on the state’s female prison population, Secretary Smeal pointed out that most women inmates committed nonviolent crimes and have untreated chemical dependency caused by history of abuse for which they do not seek help. The panelists agreed that the social welfare system is quicker to remove black children from their parents than white children. As a result, black women are reluctant to seek help for their addiction and other problems. Secretary Smeal spoke about Pennsylvania’s recent efforts to reallocate resources in an effort to reduce incarceration for these kinds of offenders, saying that “women need to be able to reach out for help without fear of losing their children.”The second panel focused on the high incidence of violence and abuse among women of color. Kelley Hodge, the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Advocate at the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, said that black women are targets of violence because they are perceived to be at the lowest end of the value spectrum in our society. “The perpetrator feels he can treat the victim this way and society lets him get away with it,” she said.Rebecca Balog, Project Manager from the Women of Color Network and an advocate for Native American women, said that the rate of violence against Native Women is two and a half times greater than that against other women. To make things worse, the criminal justice system on Indian land is structured heavily to women’s disadvantage. Not only do the tribes lack jurisdiction over non-Indian offenders, Balog said, there is a zero percent rate of prosecutions for abuse and rape on tribal land nationally.Pennsylvania has a significant Native American population but no recognized tribal lands or reservations, according to Balog.The forum was introduced by Pennsylvania State Representative Patty Kim, who recognized the social workers, social service providers and women’s advocates in attendance, thanking them for the critical role that they play in the lives of her constituents in Harrisburg.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1681', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg Relay For Life raises money to fight cancer', '2014-10-22', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Harrisburg campus took a new approach with its student-run Relay for Life event this fall and presented the event in honor of one its own who was lost to cancer.The 2014 relay, held Oct. 11 in the campus parking lot, honored the memory of Pamela Karpouzis, a Harrisburg law alumna who died of cancer not long after her law graduation in 1993.Student Bar Association President Tommy Russo said organizers got the idea after hearing Professor G. Randall Lee speak about Karpouzis, and how she was able to fulfill a dream of graduating from law school despite her life being cut short by the disease. Karpouzis, a Lancaster native, was a member of one of the earliest classes on the Harrisburg campus.“He motivated us,” Russo said. “We dedicated this relay to her story.”That motivation showed itself in the outcome, with nearly $13,000 raised through the walk. It was $3,000 more than the goal organizers set for the event. The money will be turned over to the Harrisburg Relay For Life organization and used to fight the disease. Karpouzis’ sister, Tina Georges, visited the relay and spoke to participants. “That made the relay really mean something to this school,” Russo said. “It had that emotional connection that was unique and special to the campus.”Russo credited the work of 30 volunteers, serving on eight subcommittees under the direction of chief organizer Benjy Lombard, for the event’s success. Students sent email messages to 3,000 Harrisburg campus alumni, members of the Harrisburg Young Professionals organization and the Dauphin County Bar Association, explaining their plans, the dedication, and asking for donations.The event also raised money through a silent auction – fueled heavily by generous community donations – bake sales and a dunk tank feature at the 2014 dean’s picnic. Ten teams of walkers participated, including a faculty team headed by Associate Professor of Legal Methods Dionne E. Anthon, a breast cancer survivor and generous supporter of the event.Now in its sixth year, the Harrisburg relay has raised roughly $85,000 total to fight cancer.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1682', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Adjunct Professor Alexander Murphy Jr. Coordinates Successful Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE on Entertainment Law', '2014-10-24', '0', '\r\n				\r\n						Alexander Murphy Jr. at the 2013 Sports and Entertainment Law Association CLE in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom.\r\n				\r\n		Widener Law Adjunct Professor and entertainment lawyer, Alexander Murphy Jr. \'76 served as the course planner, moderator, and a presenter for a Pennsylvania Bar Institute continuing legal education program titled Entertainment Law in the 21st Century that took place on Thursday, October 2 at the CLE Conference Center of the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia.The program faculty from the entertainment industry addressed and presented a real-world analysis of emerging issues and challenges in film, music, fair use, entertainment litigation, and entertainment ethics.Mr. Murphy partnered with Timothy D. Chambers, film producer, writer and director, and reviewed the legal and business issues involved in the making of the motion-picture, “The Mighty Macs”. Other faculty presenters for the program included Julie A. Ahrens, Esq., Director of Copyright &amp; Fair Use Center for Internet &amp; Society at Stanford Law School, Stanford, CA; Steven T. Lowe, Esq., Lowe &amp; Associates, Los Angeles, CA; and Professor John P. Sahl, University of Akron, Akron, OH.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1683', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'U.S. Senate debate happens Wednesday morning', '2014-10-28', '0', 'Candidates for Delaware’s U.S. Senate seat will be on the Widener University School of Law campus this Wednesday, Oct. 29 for a debate in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom.The debate will run from 8 to 9 a.m., with candidates answering questions posed by a panel of journalists. Their answers will be broadcast live by 1150 AM WDEL, and recorded by WHYY for future television broadcast.Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of this valuable opportunity to get an in-person view of the candidates or speak to them personally as they come and go from campus.The debates are presented by WDEL 1150 AM and WHYY and are open to the public. The Senate debate will feature the incumbent, Democrat Chris Coons, and the Republican challenger Kevin Wade. Media organizations have also invited Green candidate Andrew Groff.“With about a week until Election Day, this event is a terrific opportunity to get a first-hand view of the Senate candidates and their platforms. I hope members of the Widener Law Delaware community will take advantage of this access and attend the debate,” Interim Dean Erin Daly said.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1684', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law issues call for volunteers to assist with upcoming Wills For Heroes event', '2014-10-29', '0', 'Widener Law is seeking law students and Delaware licensed attorneys to assist with its next Wills For Heroes estate-planning event for the First State.The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Elsmere Fire Co., 1107 Kirkwood Highway in Elsmere, Del. Attorney volunteers will have training from 9 to 11 a.m. and then take appointments, which begin at 11:30 a.m. The event is expected to conclude by 5:30 p.m.The morning training is mandatory for all first-time Wills For Heroes attorney volunteers. Those who participate will receive two free continuing legal education credits. Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided to the volunteers and parking is free. Volunteers may serve for all or part of the event.Law students are encouraged to volunteer to assist the attorneys as they prepare legal documents. They may also serve as document witnesses. All volunteers will join Widener Law faculty, staff and alumni in presenting this valuable public service to Delaware’s first responders. The Wills For Heroes program provides free estate-planning documents, such as wills, durable personal powers of attorney and advance directives, to Delaware first responders and their spouses or partners. It is open to volunteer and paid, sworn and civilian members of the state, local, county and federal law enforcement, parole, probation, fire, EMS and other first-responder communities who live or serve in Delaware. The program was a recipient of the Delaware Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award in 2013.Those interested in volunteering should contact event coordinator Damiano &quot;Dom&quot; del Pino at wills4heroesde@mail.widener.edu or call 302-477-2016 and leave contact information on the voice mail.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1685', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Pileggi lecture marks 30th year', '2014-10-30', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nWidener Law recently marked the 30th anniversary of its popular Francis G. Pileggi Distinguished Lecture in Law. The breakfast event, held at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, annually draws practitioners, distinguished members of the judiciary, business law journalists and more to hear from leading scholars, practitioners and jurists.The 2014 speaker, Brian R. Cheffins, the S.J. Berwin Professor of Corporate Law at Cambridge University, spoke about “Delaware and the Development of Corporate Governance.” “Our relationship with the Delaware bar is profoundly important to the law school so I am truly indebted to the Pileggi family for its sponsorship of this event,” Interim Dean Erin Daly said. Daly noted Cheffins was the lecture’s first speaker from a foreign school, which reflects the impact Delaware law is having throughout the world.“As the world gets smaller, the importance of Delaware corporate law is getting significantly larger day by day. And Widener is very proud to be a part of that development,” she said.Cheffins assessed Delaware’s contributions to a corporate governance transformation that U.S. public companies have experienced over the last 40 years. In addition to speaking at the hotel, he gave an encore version of the lecture for students in Polishook Hall on the Delaware campus.The event was organized by the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law. It is made possible by the generosity of Francis G. Pileggi, a founding attorney of Pileggi &amp; Pileggi and father of Widener Law alumnus Francis G.X. Pileggi, who conceived of the idea through a desire to create a corporate law forum for practitioners, judges and academics.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1686', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg campus gives pro bono award to alumnus judge', '2014-11-04', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nA Harrisburg law alumnus who has worked to make pro bono opportunities available to Widener Law students received the school’s 2014 Pro Bono Service Provider Award at a recent gathering in The Gallery.Commonwealth Court Judge P. Kevin Brobson ’95 was lauded for making internship and clerkship opportunities available to Widener Law Harrisburg students. These chances have allowed them to gain valuable skills, network and be exposed to a life in the law, all while volunteering in a spirit of public service.In receiving the award, Brobson joked that he was the “pro bonoee” as his chambers has been lucky to work with “absolutely stellar people from Widener as clerks and interns.”“The students are fantastic,” he said. “I’d put the top students from Widener against the top students from any law school in the country.”“Widener Harrisburg has a bright future ahead of it,” he added. “It is turning out students that aren’t just book smart, but are prepared for the rigors of law and that’s what’s missing today. Widener is leading that.” The honor was given as part of a series of events marking National Pro Bono Week, which occurs every year in October. The celebration was launched in 2009 by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service to spotlight pro bono efforts and encourage greater participation by lawyers nationwide.In welcoming Brobson and others to the event, Interim Dean Robyn Meadows noted members of the 2014 Harrisburg graduating class provided nearly 6,800 hours of pro bono service during their law school careers. The audience also heard from student Melissa Toaltoan, who interned with Brobson over the summer. Toaltoan explained how she not only did legal research and helped write opinions, she was also exposed to valuable advice from Brobson and his staff about law school and job seeking.“I learned that not only is he intelligent and funny, he is also caring and supportive too,” she said.Student Bri Gaumer closed the event by highlighting upcoming public interest volunteer opportunities on the Harrisburg campus, including a November day of service at the Bethesda Mission.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1687', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'New Lawyers Join the Delaware Bar', '2014-11-05', '0', '\r\n				 \n\n\n\r\n		On Monday, November 3, 2014, Widener University School of Law held a reception congratulating graduates who passed the July 2014 Delaware State Bar Exam.Interim Dean Erin Daly welcomed the guests and commended the graduates on their accomplishments. She reminded them that they will always be part of the Widener family and invited them to attend future alumni events. Yvonne Takvorian Saville ’95, President of the Delaware State Bar Association, offered remarks and reminded the graduates that “getting involved in their community” is important to their overall success.  The Honorable Randy J. Holland, Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court and a member of Widener Law’s adjunct faculty provided keynote remarks.  Justice Holland conveyed to the group that they are joining a small, but elite group of attorneys and they should be very proud of their success.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1688', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Professional Development Day Brings Distinguished Guest Speakers to Widener Law Harrisburg', '2014-11-07', '0', '				 \n\n\n		Students and faculty at the Widener University School of Law Harrisburg campus took a break from their usual flurry of classes on Oct. 28. Instead, they spent the day immersed in a wide range of sessions designed to shed some light on the professional life of lawyers.Professional Development Day 2014 had 14 separate sessions ranging from the immediate – planning for success on the bar exam – to subjects students won’t face for some time – media relations. The media relations session featured Judge John E. Jones, III from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He has handled some high profile cases in recent years, including one in which he found that the teaching of creationism violated the Constitutional prohibition on mixing church and state. In 2014, he found that Pennsylvania’s so-called “mini defense of marriage” law was unconstitutional, as well, as it denied gay families equal protection and due process under the law.There were other well-known speakers, including 1992 alumna U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Schwab of the Middle District of Pennsylvania and Hershey Entertainment &amp; Resorts Co. Vice President Frank Miles. Schwab sat on a panel of Widener alumnae called “Women in the Profession” with LaToya Winfield Bellamy  ’05, a member at Eckert, Seamans  and Bonnie Hershberger ’08 from Highmark. This panel quickly turned into a lively group conversation on career goals and how to achieve them. Miles made the “Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion,” and suggested the inclusion rather than diversity should be the overarching goal of every organization.“We design Professional Development Day to give students a nice balance between inspiration about what a law career can be and a shot of reality about the serious practical and ethical issues they will face soon,” said Associate Professor Michael J. Hussey, who served as the chair of the planning committee. “Given the job market and the rapid rate of change in the legal field, new lawyers not only need the legal skills to hit the ground running, but also need a complete set of professional skills to maximize every opportunity.”The day started with two sessions about writing. The first was a nuts and bolts look at how to write a good essay exam, designed to help first-year students early in their law school careers. The second focused on business writing and how bad writing can undermine your reputation.In a hands-on session held during Happy Hour in the Gallery, students learned how to “work not lurk” a cocktail reception.The last session of the day was conducted by alumnus Tom Williams ’93, who gave students pointers on advising small businesses based on his 21 years at the Reager &amp; Adler, P.C. in Camp Hill.Four of the sessions were approved for continuing legal education credits and many practitioners were in attendance.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1689', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg students plan Thanksgiving Day of Service', '2014-11-11', '0', 'Law students from the Harrisburg campus will be embarking on a new service project this holiday season that provides a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community.Signups are now underway for students who will participate in a Thanksgiving Day of service at the Bethesda Mission in Harrisburg. The effort is a joint public service project of the Public Interest Law Society, the Black Law Students Association and the Latin American Law Students Association.“This experience – the interpersonal skills and giving back – that’s what we are founded on,” said Bri Gaumer, president of the Public Interest Law Society, which formed just last year.The organizations will volunteer at the mission from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving afternoon. Gaumer said they will be serving plates of food but also able to sit with residents and engage and connect with them. The students will also set up a table with access-to-justice information and resources for low-cost community legal services.Bethesda Mission has a network of ministries. It operates Harrisburg’s primary homeless shelter for men, a women and children’s shelter, an inner-city youth center, a mobile mission that delivers blankets, warm clothing and food to people on the streets at night, medical and dental clinics for Harrisburg’s neediest families, help with transitional housing and outreach to combat hunger and poverty in rural areas. The shelters provide lodging, nutritious meals, hot showers, laundry facilities and clothing to those in need.“This is an organization that provides an outstanding array of services,” Gaumer said. “It is our privilege to be a part of it. As Widener Law students, we hear a lot about giving back to the community and we couldn’t let Thanksgiving, of all days, pass without an opportunity to contribute in some way.”Students who want to take part in the service project should visit the Harrisburg Public Interest Law Society TWEN page to sign up before the Friday, Nov. 14 deadline. The mission will do a training session with the volunteers before Thanksgiving.Starla Williams, the director of multicultural affairs, pro bono services and externships on the Harrisburg campus, said the volunteer service is an approved pro bono activity on the official law school public service record for recognition of pro bono distinction at commencement.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1690', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Networking evening on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE', '2014-11-11', '0', '\n \n\n\n\n\nOver 50 alumni, students, faculty, and staff gathered at FireStone on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE on November 6th for a networking opportunity where all who attended shared a good time, good food and great conversation.  The students of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law served as greeters to the guests.  The event provided an opportunity for alumni and students to connect and network in the Wilmington area.\n\nPlan to join us for a future evening out in your regional area!', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1691', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law presents Delaware Tax Institute program', '2014-11-12', '0', 'The Delaware campus of Widener University School of Law will present the Delaware Tax Institute program “Holding the Line on Taxes: Developments in Income Tax and Estate Planning, State Income Taxes, Circular 230 and Income Tax Strategies,” on Friday, Nov. 14 in the school’s Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom.The event’s two morning panel discussions will focus on 201 income tax developments and recent developments in estate planning. The program will begin at 8:30 a.m.Martin A. Sullivan, chief economist at Tax Analysts, and former staff economist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and at the congressional Joint Commission on Taxation will serve as the event’s distinguished speaker. He will speak from 12:40 to 1:40 p.m.The afternoon will also include panel discussions on navigating state fiduciary income tax, income tax strategies with insurance and circular 230. A full event schedule and brochure are available at law.widener.edu/DelawareTaxInstitute2014.The program is designed for accountants, tax professionals, attorneys, educators, and professionals from financial institutions, including banking, insurance and retirement brokerages. It has been approved for seven continuing legal education credits in Delaware and Pennsylvania, including one ethics credit. New Jersey attorneys can self-report to their state continuing legal education board with a Widener Law certificate of attendance. The program also offers three general Delaware insurance credits and up to eight continuing professional education credits, or CPE, credits in tax. The registration fee is $250 for those who attend for continuing education credits, or $150 for Widener Law alumni who are seeking the credits. The fee includes lunch. The program is free for students and members of the public who do not seek continuing education credits, although without lunch and conference materials. The school is located at 4601 Concord Pike in Wilmington, Del.To register, contact Carol Perrupato at 302.477.2178 or caperrupato@widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1692', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law and The Delaware Counsel Group welcome visiting scholar', '2014-11-14', '0', 'Widener University School of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Afra Afsharipour, the Martin Luther King Jr. Hall Research Scholar at UC Davis School of Law will serve as the school’s 2014 annual visiting scholar in residence in business and corporate law.Afsharipour will give the lecture, “Deal Advisors,” on Monday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. at The Wilmington Club, 1103 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del. Attorneys from Delaware and Pennsylvania who attend will be eligible for one substantive continuing legal education credit. New Jersey attorneys may self-report for credit with a Widener Law certificate of attendance. There is no cost to register and business attire is required for attendance.Afsharipour’s talk is presented by Widener Law Delaware, its Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law, and The Delaware Counsel Group LLP, Attorneys at Law, a Wilmington-based law firm that advises nationally and internationally on Delaware corporate and alternative-entity transactions. She is expected to examine the role of financial and legal advisors in merger and acquisition transactions – a topic that has received a great deal of attention in recent Delaware litigation.Afsharipour will also speak at Widener Law Delaware on Nov. 18 to members of the faculty and students associated with the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law. The school’s Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law strives to serve as a forum for interaction between business law scholarship and practice. The institute believes that the law profits from actively engaging lawyers, judges, legislators and scholars who practice, study and define it. Institute Director and Ruby R. Vale Professor of Corporate and Business Law Lawrence A. Hamermesh said the school is looking forward to the events.“Our scholar in residence program was designed to introduce young, promising scholars in corporate and business law to the Delaware bench and bar,” Hamermesh said. “We are certain they will benefit from Afra Afsharipour’s scholarly insights, and will enrich her work with their feedback.”Widener Law is grateful to Delaware Counsel Group, LLP and Ellisa Habbart, founding partner, for its support of this event. The firm has supported the program since its inception.“We have had great success with our visiting scholar program. Almost all of the scholars to date have remained in contact with Delaware and continue to praise the benefits of Delaware law. They are great spokespeople for the state,” Habbart said.Afsharipour’s research interests focus on business associations, business planning, antitrust and mergers and acquisitions. Her work has appeared in the Columbia Law Review and the Vanderbilt Law Review. She is chair-elect of the Transactional Law and Skills section of the Association of American Law Schools. Prior to joining the UC Davis School of Law faculty, she practiced at Davis Polk &amp; Wardwell in both New York, N.Y. and Menlo Park, Calif.To register for the program at The Wilmington Club, visit law.widener.edu/visitingscholar. For more information, contact Carol Perrupato at 302.477.2178 or caperrupato@widener.edu.', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');

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('3', '1717', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law announces lineup for Environmental Law Distinguished Speaker Series', '2015-02-17', '0', 'Widener Law and its Environmental Law Center will host a Distinguished Speaker Series with public events at both of its locations. The lineup includes:\r\n\r\nWednesday, Feb. 18, 4 p.m. – Villanova University School of Law Professor Todd S. Aagaard on “Rethinking the Energy-Environment Divide,” room A180 of the administration building at Widener Law Harrisburg, 3737 Vartan Way. This will be teleconferenced to the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room at Widener Law Delaware.\r\nMonday, March 16, noon. – Joshua Gellers, LEED green associate and assistant professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida on “Environmental Rights, Environmental Justice, and Democracy,” in the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room at Widener Law Delaware, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington. This will be teleconferenced to room 101 in the library building at Widener Law Harrisburg.\r\nTuesday, April 14, noon. – Louis J. Kotze, professor of law at North-West University in South Africa on “The Reconciliatory Role of Sustainable Development in Transformative Environmental Constitutionalism: The South African Example,” in the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room at Widener Law Delaware, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington. This will be teleconferenced to room 101 in the library building at Widener Law Harrisburg.\r\nThursday, April 16, 4 p.m. – Linda Malone, the Marshall-Wythe Foundation professor of law and the founding director of the Human Security Law Center at the College of William and Mary School of Law on “The History and Potential Future of Ecofeminism,” room A180 of the administration building at Widener Law Harrisburg, 3737 Vartan Way. This will be teleconferenced to the Alfred Avins Special Collection Library Room at Widener Law Delaware.\r\n\r\nAttorneys from Delaware and Pennsylvania who attend the in-person lectures with Aagaard and Malone on the Harrisburg campus will be eligible for one continuing legal education credit. All of the events are free and open to the public.To register for an in-person event at Widener Law Harrisburg contact Sandra Graeff at slgraeff@widener.edu or 717.541.3965. To register for the in-person event at Widener Law Delaware contact Carol Perrupato at caperrupato@widener.edu or 302.477.2178.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1707', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg Professor Speaks about Executive Power at AALS Panel Featured on C-SPAN', '2015-01-09', '0', '\r\nProfessor Jill E. Family\r\n\r\n“We need to examine comprehensively the procedures that accompany executive power in immigration law, and I think as immigration law scholarship grows to separate out the constitutional roles of the President and Congress when it comes to immigration law, we will inevitably consider the extent of the President’s inherent authority over immigration law,” Professor and Law and Government Institute Director Jill E. Family said during a recent panel aired on C-SPAN that focused on President Obama’s use of executive orders and the separation of power between the executive and legislative branches.Her remarks came during the first panel of the daylong American Association of Law Schools Academic Symposium held on January 5th. The symposium took place during the final day of the AALS Annual Meeting that took place from January 2nd through the 5th at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.Professor Family’s talk, “An Unexceptional Aspect of the Battle Between President Obama and Congress Over Immigration Law,” highlighted the idea that the proper formulation of non-legislative rules did not seem an area ripe for arguing Presidential overreach.Family concluded her remarks by asking, “If the President has inherent authority over immigration law, what is the source of any procedural restraint against the President’s action? Does the Administrative Procedure Act become irrelevant if the President is exercising inherent authority? Those I think are newsworthy questions, but whether an agency properly formulated a non-legislative rule is not.”Full video of the panel can be accessed on C-SPAN’s website.Standard Disclaimer for External Links', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1708', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'School of Law announces plans for MLK observances', '2015-01-14', '0', '\r\nPhoto of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial courtesy of Keith Sealing.\r\n\r\nBoth Widener University School of Law locations will hold events commemorating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The national observation takes place Jan. 19 and the school will be closed that day.Widener Law Delaware will hold its event at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the Ruby R. Vale Moot Courtroom. The school will give its Martin Luther King Service Award to Youth Court programs developed at Bayard Middle School in Wilmington and Chester High School in Chester, Pa.This is the fifth year the school has given the award, which goes to a community member or organization that has brought life to King’s dream, and whose work has manifested those commitments to community service and to social justice that the school of law seeks to realize in its annual Semester of Service project. Widener Law Delaware Youth Court program students, under the supervision of faculty, train public school students to act as attorneys, judges and jurors in matters involving their peers who are accused of minor school offenses. It is a model of restorative justice, where the emphasis is on repairing harm caused by wrongdoing.In addition, the program will feature remarks from Keith Reeves, associate professor of political science and faculty director of the Center for Social Policy Studies at Swarthmore College, and a kickoff of the Semester of Service project, now in its ninth year.Widener Law Harrisburg will hold its event at noon Thursday, Jan. 22 in The Pit in the classroom building. Food and drinks will be served.The event, titled “The Growing Rift Between Civilians and Police: What Would Martin Luther King do to Bridge the Gap?” will examine race relations in the United States given recent controversies about the use of force by white police officers on unarmed black citizens and demonstrations that have ensued after grand jury decisions in Ferguson, Mo. and Staten Island, N.Y.Speakers will include Tracy Henry of the Keystone Bar Association and Trent Hargrove, diversity officer for the Pennsylvania Bar Association. Others may be added.The program is presented by the Dean of Students Office.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1718', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law professor and student will be guests on public radio show', '2015-02-18', '0', 'The Widener Law community is encouraged to tune in to “Smart Talk” on WITF, the Harrisburg NPR affiliate, Thursday morning, Feb. 19, for a show that will highlight a law school service learning project.Distinguished Professor John C. Dernbach will be a guest on the show with student Pia Aklian, along with Neil Grover, solicitor for the city of Harrisburg. They will be discussing a package of ordinances Dernbach and students in his Sustainability Law and Practice class drafted during the fall semester, which were submitted to the city for consideration.Students in the class spent the fall researching topics chosen by the city, then worked on crafting the ordinances. Their topics included permeable paving, green infrastructure, composting, recycling, green building and mobile food vendors. Class members appeared at a public meeting before the Harrisburg City Council in November, where they presented on their topics. The completed draft ordinances were delivered to the city last month and they are now under review.“This whole experience has been a win-win,” Dernbach said. “Part of Widener University’s mission is to contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve. It’s a pleasure to be a part of a process that gives back, while building important and valuable skills in our students. To see it highlighted in this public forum is really gratifying.”The show marks the second time Dernbach and a student have been guests on “Smart Talk” to discuss work produced in his classroom in benefit of the community. Alumna Elizabeth Marx joined Dernbach on the show in April 2011 to discuss a research project that examined the progress of Pennsylvania’s recycling law as it marked its 20th anniversary.The show is broadcast at 89.5 FM in central Pennsylvania or live online at witf.org. It begins at 9 a.m.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1702', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Harrisburg students working to form veteran group', '2014-12-12', '0', '\r\n\r\nA new student organization forming on the Harrisburg campus aims to be a resource for veteran students and students with connections to veterans.The budding Widener University Harrisburg Veterans Association is being met with enthusiastic support. Organized by first-year student and Iraq veteran Mary Jorgensen, the group is intended to serve veteran students, and students who have veterans in their families, or who are supporters of veterans. Its goal is to make sure veterans are aware of government benefits entitled to them, and ensure that they – or the ones they love – are using them properly.“It’s an open law school group. It’s not just for veteran students,” Jorgensen said. “There is room under our umbrella for many voices.”Jorgensen is an Army second lieutenant, now in the National Guard. She did one tour in Iraq while her husband did two tours there and another in Afghanistan. She is an extended-division student and works in mobilization planning as a force integration readiness analyst at Fort Indiantown Gap. She is one of 13 veterans who study on the Harrisburg campus.Fellow students Mary Greenwood-Drumheller, a veteran, and Andrew Hollis, a veteran supporter, are working with her.The group is in the final stages of completing its paperwork to be an official organization through the Student Bar Association, and it is seeking a faculty advisor. For now, Jorgensen said, they are operating under the wing of the Public Interest Law Society. The idea for a student veterans association was met with immediate support. Jorgensen said the school required 25 signatures on new-organization paperwork, to demonstrate interest. The group obtained 76 signatures in about 90 minutes.“This is a fantastic idea,” Dean of Students Keith Sealing said. “It makes sense on so many levels. Widener University began as Pennsylvania Military College, so we have a natural inclination, institutionally, to support our veterans. But it’s also a terrific way for veteran students – or students who are closely related to veterans – to band together and support one another. They understand and appreciate the unique perspective that comes from a life involving military service.”The group set up a table in The Pit on Veterans Day, where they served sandwiches, drinks and snacks and gave the entire school community an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to those who’ve served our nation. “We had a big outpouring from other students,” Jorgensen said. Now, the group is coordinating a giving tree program with the Salvation Army. Volunteers hung angels in The Pit to encourage the school community to shop for the less fortunate and brighten the holiday season. Jorgensen said gifts are being accepted through Dec. 8. The project is a first step for a group that hopes to branch out with other service ideas, including volunteer work at the Lebanon VA Medical Center in Lebanon, Pa.“We are a service driven people. As veterans we want to give back,” Jorgensen said.', '', '', '', '', '', '', '');
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('3', '1696', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Law Students, Harrisburg City Council partner on sustainability ordinances', '2014-11-25', '0', '\r\n\r\nHarrisburg City Council Vice President Sandra R. Reid characterized it as “one of the most unusual endeavors we’ve ever seen.”She was talking about an innovative initiative launched this year by Widener Law Harrisburg Distinguished Professor John C. Dernbach and several students from his “Sustainability Law and Practice” class. The project got its first public airing last week in the City Council Chamber in the Martin Luther King Jr. Government Center.Drawing on the legal research and ordinance-drafting skills they’ve been learning in class, six Widener Law students presented proposed sustainability ordinances. These proposals focused on recycling, composting, storm water management, permeable paving, sustainable building materials and food trucks. Student participants included Pia Aklian, Matthew Fine, Myer Messinger, Travis Petty, Kayla Rosencrans and Mark Wendaur.In addition to Reid, the audience for the student presentations included Mayor Eric Papenfuse, Councilwoman Susan Brown-Wilson, City Solicitor Neil Grover, Deputy City Solicitor Douglas L. Walmer ‘02, City Engineer Wayne S. Martin ‘08, and City Recycling Coordinator John Rarig.“Our students did a great job tonight,” said Dernbach, who also co-directs Widener’s Environmental Law Center. “We made a contribution to a much-needed conversation about sustainability in Harrisburg.”The students individually summarized their proposed ordinances and gave broad pitches for why the city should be interested in the changes. They cited benefits including cost cutting, waste reduction, environmental improvement, job creation, improved quality of life and a healthier environment. Several appealed to the city officials to act as leaders in making Harrisburg a model of sustainability.“Environmental protection, economic development and social well-being can work together,” Dernbach said. “If we weave them together, we can achieve higher quality of life and make the City more attractive and livable for new and existing residents.”Papenfuse was effusive in his praise not only of the students’ performance but of the substance of the changes for which they were asking.“This is a wonderful idea to incorporate what you are learning in class in such a real world way. You now have the ears of the city’s movers and shakers.”Martin, the city’s engineer, said he studied under Dernbach in law school. He drew laughs from the students when he guessed that “this wasn’t their only assignment from him in this class.” He thanked the group for “doing the work for us.”The effort has helped his students learn their craft, while providing the city with valuable legal work at no cost, Dernbach said. “This is a win-win,” he said. “Part of Widener University’s mission is to contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve. It’s a pleasure to be a part of a process that gives back, while building important and valuable skills in our students.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('3', '1711', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Incubator program launches in Harrisburg', '2015-01-27', '0', 'A new incubator program for attorneys who want to start their own solo or small law firms has officially launched in Harrisburg.The collaboration between Widener Law and the Dauphin County Bar Association made the opportunity possible for three 2014 Widener Law Harrisburg graduates. Those accepted into the program include John Sweet, Mark Calore, and John Tabler. A ribbon cutting was held this month.The program provides the new legal professionals with Harrisburg office space at the Dauphin County Bar Association, computer and printing equipment, training in the work of building a law practice, mentoring, and networking support. Sweet, Calore and Tabler are required to pay for their malpractice insurance and must commit to provide 100 hours of pro bono legal work while in the program. Mid Penn Legal Services will coordinate the pro bono work. In addition, the new lawyers are being encouraged to take on “low bono” work.The American Bar Association has encouraged development of incubator programs as a way for new lawyers to secure work while helping to meet the legal needs of poor or moderate-income individuals who have difficulty affording an attorney. New attorneys who are gaining legal experience, while their significant business expenses are being offset by an incubator program, can bridge a gap. They can provide legal representation at a lower cost for a sector of the population that finds the fees of more established attorneys out of reach.In addition to providing office space, the Dauphin County Bar Association is coordinating networking opportunities for the participants. Widener Law Associate Clinical Professor J. Palmer Lockard II is conducting training sessions for the new attorneys, serving as a mentor and coordinating the technology provided for the offices. “It is exciting to see the program up and running,” Lockard said. “After months of planning our new attorneys have begun to build their practices.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '9', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Dionne E.', 'Anthon', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/dionneanthon.jpeg', 'Associate Professor of Legal Methods', '', '“I primarily teach the first-year Legal Methods courses, and I enjoy working with new law students as they embark on their legal careers. Seeing my students eventually graduate and become practicing attorneys is one of the most rewarding things about my job.”\r\n \r\nDionne Anthon is an expert in legal research and writing, assessment, and technology, and she has presented on these topics at many regional and national conferences.\r\nShe primarily teaches the first-year Legal Methods courses, which focus on research, critical reading and analysis, communication (written and oral), and citation. She also developed and teaches an upper-level Legal Methods course on Technology and Communication that equips students with the technology skills needed to be effective and efficient in their work.\r\nProfessor Anthon’s areas of interest span a broad range, from approaches to helping students improve their legal methods skills to innovative ways to assess students’ work.  She wrote The Bluebook Uncovered: A Practical Guide to Mastering Legal Citation (West Academic Publishing) (forthcoming 2015).', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '3', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'D. Benjamin', 'Barros', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/hart2307.jpg', 'Associate Dean of Academic AffairsProfessor of Law', '', '“Like many other members of our faculty, I spend a lot of time advising students on career issues. Staying in touch with my former students and following their success in their legal careers is one of the most rewarding things about my job.”\r\n \r\nBen Barros is an expert on property law. He teaches the first-year Property course and upper-level courses in related areas. His research focuses on property law and theory, property law reform, and constitutional property issues.\r\nIn addition to many articles in leading law reviews, Professor Barros is the author, with Anna Hemingway, of an innovative new property textbook to be published by Aspen/Wolters Kluwer in early 2015.  He is also the editor of Hernando De Soto and Property in a Market Economy, a book that explores the thinking of one of the world’s leading public intellectuals and its implications for property law and theory. Professor Barros has done graduate work in philosophy, and in addition to his legal scholarship he occasionally publishes articles on the philosophy of science.\r\nProfessor Barros is a leader in the community of property scholars. He has served as chair of the AALS Property Section and as president of the Association for Law, Property, and Society. He is now the founding editor of the Journal of Law, Property, and Society, a new journal being published by ALPS.\r\nProfessor Barros is a leader in the larger legal academic community. He currently is a member of the AALS Executive Committee and previously served as chair of the AALS Committee on Sections and Annual Meeting.\r\nIn addition to his teaching and research, Professor Barros serves as associate dean for academic affairs at Widener Law. Curriculum Vitae', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('3', '1727', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'A New Day', '2015-03-27', '0', 'For a quarter century, Widener Law Harrisburg has built a solid reputation and unique identity in the Commonwealth and beyond with outstanding programs in government, environmental and business law, and the incomparable access students have to dedicated faculty. Today, Widener University announced that Widener Law Harrisburg will stand on that reputation and those strengths as its own law school.\r\n The university today announced the American Bar Association has approved its application to split its School of Law, which has campuses in Harrisburg, Pa. and Wilmington, Del., into separate law schools that will operate independently of each other, but remain part of the university.\r\n Christian A. Johnson will serve as dean of Widener University Commonwealth Law School, the name for the school in Harrisburg, Pa. The change in status and the new name will take effect July 1, the day Johnson begins his tenure as dean.\r\n “This is an exciting time for Widener University and its law schools,” University President James T. Harris III said. “The campuses have grown with their own unique identities, and are ready to stand apart from each another and showcase their strengths and individuality. Christian Johnson is an outstanding leader, and I am confident he will help provide a world-class legal education that graduates practice-ready lawyers and supports Widener’s commitment to the communities we serve.”\r\n Widener University Commonwealth Law School was chosen for Harrisburg as a reflection of Pennsylvania’s status as one of only four commonwealths. The university community liked the name for its sense of history, distinction and its allusion to state government. It also complements Widener’s strong program in government law, which is a key component to the Harrisburg location’s identity.\r\n Johnson, is the Hugh B. Brown Presidential Endowed Chair in Law at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, where he has been on the faculty since 2008. He teaches and writes in the areas of business, banking and tax law.\r\n Johnson earned his law degree at Columbia University School of Law where he was executive editor of the Columbia Law Review and a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Utah.\r\n “It is an absolute privilege for me to serve as dean of Widener Law Commonwealth. The school plays such an important role for Pennsylvania’s capital with its programs, lectures and signature Law &amp; Government Institute,” Johnson said. “I look forward to sharing my vision for legal education with the school, including the importance of globalization and the need to balance legal theory with an education that prepares students for the practice of law. I am anxious to build on the positive relationships Widener has with the community and its many constituencies.”\r\n Widener University opened the law school campus in Harrisburg in 1989 and this year is celebrating 25 years of service the Commonwealth and beyond. The location is home to more than 240 law students pursuing Juris Doctor degrees in a three-year, full-time program, or part time in Widener’s four-year, extended division.', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('3', '1726', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Meet the Incoming Dean, Christian A. Johnson', '2015-03-27', '1', 'Widener Law Harrisburg and its incoming dean, Christian A. Johnson, share an anniversary. Widener Law Harrisburg is celebrating the year-long silver anniversary of its founding with an event on April 18, the same day that Johnson is celebrating his 54th birthday.\r\nA coincidence? Certainly, but maybe fate, as well.\r\nJohnson, currently the Hugh B. Brown Presidential Endowed Chair in Law at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, was announced Friday as the first dean of the Widener University Commonwealth Law School effective July 1, the same day the Law School officially assumes its new moniker.\r\nWhat does seem to be fate is Johnson’s legal career. He was born during his father’s third year of law school. “My father is a lawyer, one of my uncles was a lawyer, my father’s friends were lawyers. I’ve always been fascinated with the law since I was little,” Johnson said.\r\nJohnson received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Utah, and worked at Price Waterhouse as a CPA for a couple of years, becoming a lawyer was always his goal, he says.\r\n“I always believed that I would be a better lawyer if I understood accounting,” Johnson said. “I wanted to do business law and tax law. I was an accountant for a couple years and got some good training and then applied to law school. I quickly discovered that the 10 percent of what I liked about accounting, lawyers did 100 percent of the time.”\r\nJohnson attended Columbia University School of Law where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and executive editor of the Columbia Law Review. After graduating from law school, he worked as an associate for law firms in New York, Las Vegas and Chicago, focusing primarily on tax law, finance, bank lending and derivatives.\r\nAfter a few years of practice, Johnson decided to follow another passion – teaching.\r\nWorking for Mayer, Brown and Platt in Chicago at the time, Johnson moved two miles up the road to Loyola University School of Law. As a member of the faculty at Loyola, he rose through the ranks to professor, and served as faculty director of the Corporate Law Center. While at Loyola, he also served as a consultant to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.\r\nAfter 13 years at Loyola, Johnson, a Utah native, was drawn back to his home state, receiving a professorship at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney School of Law. He has served on the faculty since 2008, and was the associate dean of academic affairs from 2012 to 2014.\r\nJohnson said he immediately perceived the opportunity at Widener Law Harrisburg as a good fit. He was attracted to the position by the collegial faculty, strong alumni base, and renowned programs in law and government and environmental law. \r\n“The opportunity at Widener is very unique because a very fine law school is already in place,” Johnson said. “It’s a tremendous opportunity to help a fine faculty develop and strengthen the programs that they have, and the university is extremely supportive in helping the law school be successful. For someone who wants to be a dean, it is a very attractive situation.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('3', '1721', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Widener Law Students Help Artists in Creative Collaboration', '2015-03-25', '0', 'Providing pro bono services to a nonprofit Harrisburg theater company this year made third-year law student Sarah Pregler realize how many legal issues people deal with in their everyday lives.\r\n“We helped our clients review contracts for a space they planned to renovate to put on their shows and hold rehearsals and classes,” she said. “We dealt with contracts, insurance and local ordinances.”\r\nPregler was among the first Widener law students to provide free legal services to artists as part of the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts program, which launched last fall.\r\nVLA is a collaboration between Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg and Dauphin County Bar Association and The MakeSpace Arts Collective and is designed to pair artists in need with volunteer attorneys assisted by law students.\r\nThe Dauphin County Bar Association, a professional organization with more than 1,450 lawyers actively engaged in various programs of public service, professional development and personal interaction, first came up with the idea of providing free legal services to income-qualified artists.\r\nSandy Ballard, the Dauphin County Bar Association’s public services coordinator, credits DCBA member Steven O’Neill, who is an assistant counsel at the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency in Harrisburg. She said that the DCBA saw the program as a “win-win-win.”\r\n“It’s a win for the student who get much sought-after ‘client contact.” It’s a win for the artists whom we hope to help. And it’s a win for lawyers who want to do good works but just need the opportunity,” she said.\r\nWhen Widener Professor Juliet Moringiello heard about VLA, she thought, &quot;Wow, what a great opportunity to get our students some transactional lawyering experience!&quot;\r\nProfessor Moringiello points to the current expectation in the legal job market that law schools produce &quot;practice-ready&quot; lawyers. She and Widener Associate Professor Michael J. Hussey immediately saw the value in the partnership.\r\n“While the definition of practice-ready varies depending on the practice environment, we know that every lawyer needs to know how to interact with clients. We think that this program will help us train &quot;client-ready&quot; lawyers,” she said.\r\nPregler agrees, saying that her matter gave her great experience in interviewing skills and with issue spotting.\r\nFourth-year extended program student Victoria Beard said the VLA meant something even more personal and was well worth the extra time. Both of her parents were artists, she said.\r\n“An artist may be a brilliant artist but as we all know, just being a good artist doesn\'t keep one out of needing business and legal advice,” Beard explained. She said that providing services to artists through VLA allowed her to give back to the artistic community in a way she never thought possible.\r\nBeard said she would encourage law students –even busy, working students like her – to give VLA a try. She said while she works a full time job as an administrative law judge for the Department of Human Services, she was able to balance the VLA commitment and her studies.\r\n“I have very little time for myself or for other projects,” Beard said. “So what I do become involved in has to have a purpose.”\r\nProfessor Moringiello said that the Dauphin County VLA is the only legal-assistance program designed for artists between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.\r\nMoringiello, who teaches municipal bankruptcy and is a leading expert on public finance, said that another positive aspect of the VLA collaboration is the impact it has on the city of Harrisburg. “The arts community is deeply committed to making Harrisburg a fun and interesting place to live and visit,” she said.\r\n“That\'s essential to Harrisburg\'s financial recovery, of course. And helping the arts community thrive fits in really well with Widener University\'s nationally-recognized focus on civic engagement.”\r\nFounding MakeSpace artist Liz Laribee agrees, saying that VLA will only help the City grow its creative community.\r\n \r\n“The potential impact on the artistic community here is huge,” she said. “Programs like this are crucial to helping a creative economies generate and sustain themselves.  Artists have a valuable, risky vocation, and the headache of legal trouble can stop a project, or career, in its tracks. This is a great step forward to help, and I\'m so excited to be part of this initiative.”\r\nPregler’s matter was a case in point. “It was great being able to help this non-profit group because they had gotten a space in an area where they were trying to revitalize the town,” she said.\r\n“It was also great to be able to help them because this was something that they were so passionate about.”', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
('3', '1724', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'A Legal Leader', '2015-03-25', '0', 'Widener Law Harrisburg congratulates Professor Juliet M. Moringiello on two recent high-profile professional accomplishments. \r\nMoringiello was elected in March to membership in the prestigious American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers. The college describes itself as a professional organization dedicated to promoting the field of commercial finance law through education, legislative reform and the recognition of distinguished practitioners, jurists and academics.\r\nCollege fellows nominate new members. Nominees must be lawyers, academics or jurists who have achieved preeminence in commercial finance law and made repeated, substantial contributions to the promotion of learning and scholarship in commercial financial law through teaching, lecturing, publishing and continuing legal education.\r\nMoringiello was also appointed recently as a uniform law commissioner for Pennsylvania. The Uniform Law Commission, also known as the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, provides states with nonpartisan, well-conceived and well-drafted legislation that brings clarity and stability to critical areas of state statutory law. She has taught Uniform Commercial Code courses since she began in legal education and she has been involved in the enactment of several Uniform Law Commission projects in Pennsylvania.\r\nMoringiello is one of the country’s leading municipal bankruptcy scholars. She has been a frequent commentator in the national and international news media about Detroit’s historic bankruptcy and the dismissed bankruptcy filing and subsequent state receivership of Harrisburg. She is a versatile scholar who writes in the areas of bankruptcy, secured credit and electronic commerce, and her articles have been published or are forthcoming in some of the nation’s top law reviews. She served as the Robert M. Zinman Resident Scholar at the American Bankruptcy Institute in 2010.  At Widener Law Harrisburg, Moringiello teaches property, bankruptcy, sales, secured transactions, and payment systems, and she has taught seminars on cities in crisis, the mortgage crisis, and electronic commerce. The class of 2014 honored her with the Outstanding Faculty Award for excellence in teaching, and she has received the Douglas E. Ray Excellence in Faculty Scholarship Award twice. ', '', '', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '25', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Susan ', 'Raeker-Jordan', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/raeker-jordans_6890.jpg', 'Professor of Law', '', '“Many of my courses are those taken in the first year of law school, so many of my students are brand new to the law. I get immense professional satisfaction from nurturing those students’ development from legal novices to young legal professionals: seeing those light bulbs go on and witnessing the transformation.”\r\n \r\nSusan Raeker-Jordan teaches in the areas of torts, civil procedure, criminal law, capital punishment, and disability law. Her research and writing has focused on capital punishment and the Eighth Amendment, with a number of articles in leading law reviews. Sparked in part by a stint teaching in the Lausanne International Law Institute, her current research interests are in disability discrimination law and comparative disability discrimination law.\r\nProfessor Raeker-Jordan joined the faculty at Widener in 1990. She was an assistant professor from 1993-96, an associate professor from 1996-2005, and professor of law since 2005. She was associate dean for faculty research and development from 2007-09. She also taught legal methods on the law school’s Delaware campus from 1990-93.\r\nProfessor Raeker-Jordan currently serves as secretary of the AALS Section on Law and Mental Disability. She served as an editor of the South Carolina Law Review.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '12', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'James W.', 'Diehm', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/diehm300x266faculty_hb-b.jpg', 'Professor of Law', '', '“I would like to do what I can to prepare our students to become good lawyers by educating them not only about the subject matter, but also about the importance of integrity and professionalism.”\r\n \r\nJames W. Diehm is a Professor of Law at the Harrisburg Campus of the Widener University School of Law. Prior to coming to Widener, Professor Diehm served as the Presidentially-appointed United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands from 1983 to 1987. Before receiving that appointment, he was a partner in a St. Croix law firm engaged in a litigation practice. He also served as an Assistant Attorney General for the United States Virgin Islands from 1974 to 1976, and as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia from 1970 to 1974.\r\nHe received his J.D. degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1969. Professor Diehm has been a lecturer and an instructor at the Attorney General\'s Advocacy Institute of the United States Department of Justice, at courses provided by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, at seminars for judicial officials, and at a number of other similar programs throughout the country. He is the author of several articles and has, for four years, taught a course in Comparative Criminal Procedure in Widener\'s summer program in Geneva, Switzerland. In the fall of 1997 he was sent as a legal specialist, by the United States Department of Justice and the American Bar Association on a three-month mission to Ukraine and Russia to start the Criminal Law Reform Project in Ukraine. Professor Diehm teaches Criminal Law, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and Advanced Criminal Procedure.\r\nProfessor Diehm has been active in a number of professional organizations, including the National Association of Former United States Attorneys and the American Bar Association. During his most recent service with the United States Department of Justice, he was a member of the Attorney General\'s Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys. He is presently the Vice-Chair of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Committee on Rules of Evidence.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '18', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Mary Kate', 'Kearney', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/kearneym_6990.jpg', 'Professor of Law', '', '“I enjoy working with students during their first year as they master the process of legal analysis. The most rewarding moments are when the confusion clears and students “get it” for the first time. The skills students learn in their first year are the foundation for their legal careers.”\r\n \r\nMary Kate Kearney teaches and writes in the areas of torts, contracts and family law. Her writing emphasizes the role of children in the legal system and issues that affect them. Her most recent article, co-authored with a third-year student, explores adoptees’ access to information about their origin via the Internet.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '19', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Greg Randall', 'Lee', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/lee300x266faculty_hbashx.jpg', 'Professor of Law', '', '“Saint Ives is the patron saint of lawyers. Those who knew him observed that he made people’s lives better and he made people better whenever he encountered them. A life in the law invites us to do that.“\r\n \r\nRandy Lee teaches Constitutional Law, Professional Responsibility, Torts and various writing and advocacy courses. Professor Lee has taught previously at the Villanova and University of Pittsburgh Law Schools and in the Harvard University Summer Program. The moot court teams Professor Lee has co-coached with Professor Kearney have advanced to the National Appellate Advocacy Championship three times, and their 1993 team was recognized for the third best brief in the nation.\r\nProfessor Lee is a frequent speaker for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and has also done programs for the Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In addition, Professor Lee has spoken at judicial conferences for the Pennsylvania Commonwealth, Common Pleas and Superior Courts. The colleges and law schools at which he has spoken include Baylor, Boston College, Carnegie Mellon, Catholic, Duke, Fordham, Gallaudet, Maryland, Notre Dame, NYU, Oklahoma, Pepperdine, Touro, Villanova, and Penn.  Professor Lee’s on-line ethics courses have been offered on the websites of the state bar associations of eight states, and he has been quoted in the New York Times, Washington Post and Time Magazine.\r\nProfessor Lee served as the chair of the Association of American Law Schools Section on Professional Responsibility, and also served as the chair of the Law School Subcommittee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Professionalism Committee. In addition, Professor Lee coordinates the Pennsylvania Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers annual conference for the deans of students of Pennsylvania’s Law Schools. Professor Lee worked on the first case to guarantee people who are deaf the right to serve as jurors and also worked with the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health to guarantee people who are deaf, deaf/blind, or hard of hearing equal and effective access to mental health services.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '23', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Robert C.', 'Power', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/powerb_6949.jpg', 'Professor of Law', '', '“A good class session is like learning how to ride a bike. Teachers help students stay upright on the bicycle until the students can balance and pedal forward at the same time. It’s a great feeling for all of us.”\r\n \r\nRobert Power teaches constitutional law, criminal law, and criminal procedure. A former attorney for the United States Department of Justice Organized Crime and Racketeering Section, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge and scholarly expertise into the classroom.\r\nHis most recent law review article was on the portrayal of the criminal justice system in fiction. He writes widely in constitutional law and criminal law, and has become increasingly focused on Freedom of Speech issues. He is currently working on articles about the international aspects of constitutional rights and the constitutional law of curfews. He is now collaborating on a book for law students tentatively titled “A Short and Happy Guide to the First Amendment.”\r\nProfessor Power has been active in a number of professional and civic organizations, including the American Bar Association, Section on Administrative Law &amp; Regulatory Practice and the Rhode Island Bar Association. He has regularly spoken before community and academic groups on constitutional law, the law of higher education, organized crime, criminal law, and ethics.\r\nProfessor Power previously served as vice dean and dean of faculty research and development. From 2007 to 2009, he was the H. Albert Young Fellow in Constitutional Law.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '26', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Christopher J.', 'Robinette', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/robinettec_6962.jpg', 'Professor of Law', '', '&quot;As a teacher, the most gratifying experience is to see your former students succeed in the profession you helped them understand.&quot;\r\n \r\nChristopher Robinette is one of the nation’s leading torts scholars. He has received both the Teacher of the Year award and the Douglas E. Ray Excellence in Faculty Scholarship Award.\r\nProfessor Robinette writes in the areas of tort law and theory. His work has appeared in the nation’s leading law reviews. He is a contributor to the leading treatise on insurance law, and he co-authored the book A Recipe for Balanced Tort Reform. Professor Robinette’s scholarship focuses on the justifications for tort liability and the conditions which would make an alternative compensation program preferable. Elected to the American Law Institute in 2012, Professor Robinette is actively involved in the institute’s mission of clarifying and improving the law.\r\nProfessor Robinette litigated tort and contract cases for several years prior to becoming a law professor, experiences he uses to engage students in his classes.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '27', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Amanda', 'Smith', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/smitha_6876.jpg', 'Professor of Legal MethodsDirector', '', '“I teach a year-long course in legal methods to first-year students. At the end of the year, when I watch my students argue their first cases, I am proud of how much they have accomplished over a short amount of time.”\r\n \r\nAmanda Smith is a dedicated teacher. She works primarily with first-year students, equipping them with the skills that they will need to succeed in law school and practice. Her courses focus on how to read and analyze the law, research, cite legal authority, and communicate legal analysis orally and in writing. She strives to make her classes engaging and challenging.\r\nProfessor Smith also serves as the Director of the Academic Success Program. In this role, she assists students in enhancing their academic skills so they can reach their full potential. She works with students in various ways, including classes, workshops, and one-on-one meetings.\r\nProfessor Smith’s scholarship focuses on how best to prepare students to practice law. She authored an article, supported by a grant awarded by the Legal Writing Institute, exploring the pedagogical advantages of teaching judicial opinion writing in the first semester of law school. Her approach has been adopted into the law school’s Legal Methods program. In addition, Professor Smith shares teaching ideas at conferences across the country. She has presented on incorporating several innovative technologies and techniques into courses to enhance student learning.  \r\nFinally, Professor Smith has a heart for community service. She volunteers with Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, which offers support to law students, attorneys, and judges struggling with life’s challenges. She founded and leads two support groups in the Harrisburg area, one for divorced and separated individuals and the other for single parents.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '20', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'J. Palmer', 'Lockard', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/lockardp_6982.jpg', 'Associate Clinical ProfessorDirector', '', '“I find working with students outside the classroom to be tremendously rewarding. Interacting with students in the Clinic or on interscholastic teams gives me the chance to get to know them personally as well as professionally. Those are the opportunities that give greatest meaning to my career.”\r\n \r\nPalmer Lockard is the director of Widener’s Civil Law Clinic. He also directs the law school’s trial advocacy programs, and teaches courses on family law and remedies.\r\nIn the Civil Law Clinic, Professor Lockard works with students to help them provide representation to their clients. He assists them in understanding the law, helps them counsel clients, and supports them as they prepare for evidentiary hearings. He, along with other members of the clinical faculty, provides mentoring to the students as they begin the practice of law.\r\nProfessor Lockard also mentors students in Widener’s trial advocacy programs. In the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, he oversees the instruction provided by the volunteer attorneys who act as faculty in the program. He also coaches Widener’s Trial Advocacy Honor Society teams as they prepare for interscholastic competitions.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '13', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Michael R.', 'Dimino, Sr.', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/diminom_6856.jpg', 'Associate Professor of Law', '', '“Teaching gives me the opportunity to think and talk with students about some of the most interesting and timeless questions that have been asked throughout history. When we consider issues of government power and individual rights, the students and I get to challenge each other to think not just about what justice is, but about the proper role of the law – and lawyers – in achieving it.”\r\n \r\nMichael Dimino is an expert on election law. He is the author of a casebook on the subject, and has written widely on the election of judges.  He also teaches and writes about constitutional law, legislation, constitutional criminal procedure, administrative law, federal courts, and U.S. Supreme Court politics.\r\nAfter graduating cum laude in 2001 from Harvard Law School, where he was Articles Editor of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, Professor Dimino served as Chief Clerk to Associate Judge Albert M. Rosenblatt of the New York State Court of Appeals, and then clerked for Senior Judge Laurence H. Silberman of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and Judge Paul L. Friedman of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.\r\nIn his free time, Professor Dimino officiates hockey and baseball.\r\nProfessor Dimino is the 2011 recipient of the Douglas E. Ray Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '16', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'Anna P.', 'Hemingway', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/hemingwaya_6944.jpg', 'Associate Professor of LawDirector', '', '“As the Director of the Legal Methods program, I’m proud that our Legal Methods faculty and our students do outstanding work. My goal is to continue to develop the program and to continue to share our work with others in the legal community.”\r\n \r\nAnna Hemingway is a nationally-known expert in legal writing and legal education. She writes and lectures widely on innovative teaching strategies.  Her recent scholarship has focused on ethics, and the uses of social media and technology for teaching and assessment.\r\nProfessor Hemingway’s teaching and scholarship are inextricably interlinked, and she is devoted to improving the educational experiences and outcomes of law students. Serving as the Director of Legal Writing, Professor Hemingway coordinates the law school’s innovative writing program. She is a leader in the national legal writing community, and frequently presents at national and international writing conferences.  \r\nIn addition to her work on legal writing, Professor Hemingway is interested in leadership, law &amp; psychology, ethics, and property law. She is the co-author (with Benjamin Barros) of an innovative Property Law textbook to be published by Aspen/Wolters Kluwer in early 2015.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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('5', '24', '', '', '', '', '', 0, '', '', '', 'l', 0, 'David', 'Raeker-Jordan', 'http://harrisburglaw.widener.edu/files/modules/raeker-jordand_6896.jpg', 'Associate Professor of Legal Methods', '', '“Although we tell new law students that law school is different and that law school is hard, many new law students don’t appreciate what we are saying. Think about it this way: ‘The first year of law school is boot camp for your brain\'.&quot;\r\n \r\nDavid Raeker-Jordan is dedicated to improving students’ learning experiences through pedagogical innovation. Whether through the use of team-based learning, metacognitive reflection, or incorporating pedagogical best-practices into his course design, Professor Raeker-Jordan strives to create a classroom designed to maximize learning and create self-motivated learners.\r\nProfessor Raeker-Jordan teaches courses related to legal methods, including Legal Methods I and II, Legal Methods III-Contract Drafting, Legal Methods III-Advanced Legal Analysis, and Intensive Legal Analysis. Professor Raeker-Jordan also coordinates the Fundamentals of the Bar Exam course and is the faculty advisor for the Moot Court Honor Society.', '', '', '', '', ''),
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