ATTORNEY GENERAL MICHELLE HENRY TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS TO PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW CLASS OF 2024
March 2024 — Michelle Henry, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, will address the class of 2024 during Penn State Dickinson Law’s commencement on Friday, May 10 at 2 p.m.
Michelle is a life-long public servant, 26-year veteran prosecutor, and serves as the 51st Attorney General of Pennsylvania.
Raised in Westmoreland County, Michelle is a graduate of Greensburg-Salem public schools, Allegheny College, and the Widener University School of Law. Michelle dedicated over 20 years of her career to the Bucks County District Attorney’s office – taking on critical jobs including Chief of Major Crimes, Chief of Child Abuse, and First Assistant. She was appointed Bucks County District Attorney in 2008. In 2017, she became First Deputy Attorney General, overseeing all the Office’s legal matters, including criminal cases, civil suits, and public protection cases.
Since becoming Attorney General, Michelle continues to pursue critical efforts to protect Pennsylvanians. She recently announced the 28th county in Pennsylvania to join the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative which allows those suffering from opioid substance abuse disorder to access treatment without fear. In the past year, she also announced the arrests of more than 14 members of Jehovah’s Witness congregations across the Commonwealth who are accused of crimes related to sexual assault and the exploitation of children. In 2023, the Office’s Bureau of Consumer Protection saved consumers over 24.5 million dollars in mediation and legal efforts at the direction of Attorney General Henry.
Commencement will be held in Dickinson College’s Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium located at 360 W. Louther Street. Following the ceremony, a reception will be held for graduates, their families, and guests on the lawn and in Ridge Commons at Dickinson Law.