Diversity Outcomes and Impact
Dickinson Law’s intentionally small student body is committed to upholding the values of equity and inclusion through student organizations like the Black Law Students Association, Latinx Law Student Association, and OutLaw, to name a few. Individually and collectively, these groups host educational, career-building, and social events designed to foster an inclusive environment. The Law School also sponsors and participates in events focusing on diversity and inclusion in the legal academy and beyond. Members of our community and Dickinson Law have been recognized for diversity-related efforts and service. Our loyal alumni are also making an impact in this space by establishing diversity-related scholarships for our students and funds to provide co-curricular programs for the Law School community. Following are some highlights:
Diversity and Inclusion Events and Programs
- Dickinson Law to Host Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration
- Dickinson Law to Host National Diversity Pipeline Program
- Women’s History Month Keynote to Discuss Gender Equity and Work/Family Integration in a Post-Pandemic World
- Dickinson Law Welcomes Attorney Jasmine Rand as Featured Speaker During Women’s History Month
- Virtual CLE Program to Address Victims’ Rights; presented by the Steele Family Leadership Program in Gender and Racial Equity
- Dickinson Law Welcomes Black History Month Keynote Speaker Derrick Johnson, CEO and president of the NAACP
- Professor Riesmeyer to Serve on Panel Discussing Richard Rothstein’s book The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
- Dickinson Law Sponsors Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Event
- Dickinson Law Faculty Unanimously Approves Anti-Racism Curriculum
- Dickinson Law Hosts Virtual Juneteenth Celebration
- Dickinson Law Students Host Transgender Name Change Assistance Pop-Up Clinic
- Dickinson Law Hosts 52nd Annual CLEO Pre-Law Summer Institute
- Dickinson Law Launches Little Free Food Pantry and Professional Clothing Closet
- Dickinson Law Solidarity and Anti-Racism Statements
Diversity-Related Recognition and Service in the Legal Academy, University, and Beyond
- From Words to Action: Dickinson Law Course Examines Roots of Systemic Racism
- Dickinson Law First-Year Law Student Selected for Prestigious Don H. Liu Scholars Program
- Dickinson Law Student Receives National Diversity Award
- Professor Badissy Elected to Chair-Elect of AALS Section in Islamic Law
- Dickinson Law Receives CLEO Edge Award
- Associate Deans Serve as Keynote Speakers at Penn State’s Lead the Pride
- Dean Conway Appointed to AccessLex Institute Board of Directors
- Dean Conway Honored by AALS for Creation of Antiracist Clearinghouse Project
- Dean Conway Named to Lawyers of Color Power List
- Dean Conway Participates in Conference Panels to Help Law School Deans Promote Equity and Inclusiveness
- Professor Donelson Spoke on Panel About Race and Policing
- Professor Johnston-Walsh Receives Penn State Achieving Women Award
Diversity-Related Funding