DICKINSON LAW HOSTS 20TH ANNUAL JUDGES' NIGHT

February 2023 — Penn State Dickinson Law’s Phi Alpha Delta — Burr Chapter hosted its 20th annual Judges’ Night on Tuesday, February 28. Approximately 45 first-, second-, and third-year law students met members of the judiciary at this important networking event that provides students the opportunity to socialize with judges from both federal and state courts.

“As someone who wants to practice in the central Pennsylvania area post-graduation, I’m happy for the opportunity to meet a variety of judges from so many different chambers,” said Julia L. Martinez ’23. “This event is very appealing for 1Ls and 2Ls, but even as a 3L I think Judges’ Night is a great opportunity and can even serve as a nice setting to catch up with former employers.”

Second-year student Lucille Sherman indicated that by attending Judges’ Night, she was “hoping to gain more community connections and insight into working for the judiciary.”

Judge ConnerThe Honorable Christopher C. Conner, United States Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, delivered opening remarks and following Judge Conner’s remarks, students attended a cocktail hour reception and free networking dinner where they interacted with the judges in a social setting, shared more about their future aspirations and asked various questions about the judges’ careers.

In addition to Judge Conner, distinguished members of the judiciary who attended the event included:

  • The Honorable Jessica E. Brewbaker, Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable Charece Z. Collins, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission;
  • The Honorable Maria Musti Cook, York County Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable J. Michael Eakin, Pennsylvania Supreme Court (Retired);
  • The Honorable Kuyomars “Q” Golparvar, Baltimore Immigration Court;
  • The Honorable Alice Song Hartye, Baltimore Immigration Court;
  • The Honorable Carrie E. Hyams, Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable Jan R. Jurden, Superior Court of Delaware;
  • The Honorable Amber A. Kraft, York County Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable Chase G. McClister, Armstrong Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable Alan R. Mege, Northampton County Magisterial District Judge;
  • The Honorable Nancy L. Ridgway, Superior Court of New Jersey — Criminal Division;
  • The Honorable Paige Rosini, Northumberland County Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable Matthew P. Smith, Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable Todd M. Sponseller, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas;
  • The Honorable Victor P. Stabile, Superior Court of Pennsylvania;
  • The Honorable Andrea Marceca Strong, York County Court of Common Pleas; and
  • The Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson, U.S. Middle District of Pennsylvania.

Phi Alpha Delta is a professional law fraternity dedicated to forming a strong bond that unites students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence in scholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.

Images from Phi Alpha Delta — Burr Chapter's 20th Annual Judges’ Night

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Judge Conner

 

Judge Conner

 

Phi Alpha Delta - Burr Chapter Officers