Alumni Weekend 2025
Dates: October 24 – October 25, 2025
Location: Carlisle and University Park, PA
Join the Penn State Dickinson Law community for a weekend full of events, all taking place simultaneously in Carlisle and University Park.
We can’t wait to welcome our unified alumni classes back to connect, learn, reminisce and celebrate! You’ll have the chance to reconnect with your classmates and fellow alumni while meeting current law students, faculty and staff!
Kindly RSVP to confirm your participation.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 24
We invite alumni to arrive Friday and make the most of Alumni Weekend! There are many accommodation options for your stay – Carlisle accommodations | University Park accommodations
Please note there are room blocks at the Comfort Suites Downtown Carlisle (https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/RW46L4) as well as the Wyndam Garden State College (Call 814-466-2255 | Block Code 12425PEN).
We encourage alumni and friends traveling in this evening to convene for casual gatherings at one of the many fantastic eateries in downtown Carlisle and State College!
Saturday, October 25
Kick off the day by participating in the special Alumni Track of our Professional Development Conference, produced by the Career Services Office. You can take in the keynote address along with 1L students and participate in up to two CLE sessions with fellow alumni over the course of the morning.
9 AM
Registration
9:30-10 AM
Keynote addresses
Carlisle:
- Mina Jefferson, former National Association of Law Placement President and current chief culture and engagement officer at Bricker Graydon
- Verna Williams, chief executive officer at Equal Justice Works and a former faculty member and interim dean at the University of Cincinnati College of Law
University Park:
- Kelly Lloyd ’10, Deputy District Attorney at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and an adjunct professor at Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law
10:05-11:05 AM
CLE Session 1: Understanding the Administrative Law Rulemaking Process Through the FAA's Final Rule on MOSAIC (General CLE Credit)
11:20 AM-12:20 PM
CLE Session 2: The Rule of Law in a Changing World (Ethics Credit)
12:30-2 PM
Enjoy a catered luncheon for alumni and students.
2:30-3:30 PM
Attend an open session of the Alumni Society Board meeting. Learn about the initiatives these alumni leaders are spearheading, and how you can be involved!
4-6 PM
Join your fellow alumni, along with Penn State Dickinson Law faculty and staff, for a celebratory reception. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, raise a glass and connect!
EVENING
Following the programmed portions of the day, alumni classes are welcome to plan independent reunion gatherings to continue the celebration.