Dickinson Law News

	GISELLE SANTIBAÑEZ-BANIA JOINS DICKINSON LAW AS ASSISTANT DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICES March 2023 — Giselle Santibañez-Bania, the new assistant dean for academic and student services at Penn State Dickinson Law, has found again and again that pursuing an unexpected opportunity can lead to great things. Full story
	LT. GEN. CHRISTOPHER F. BURNE TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS TO PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW CLASS OF 2023 March 2023 — Lieutenant General Christopher F. Burne, United States Air Force (retired), will address the class of 2023 during Penn State Dickinson Law’s commencement on Friday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. Full story
	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. Full story
	DICKINSON LAW BLSA’S FIRST BLACK HISTORY MONTH SYMPOSIUM SPARKS "FANTASTIC DISCUSSIONS" February 2023 — As Penn State Dickinson Professor of Law Shaakirrah R. Sanders wrapped up a riveting presentation on “Race and the Supreme Court” during the Black Law Students Association’s first Black History Month Symposium, she paused for a moment and looked out at the students, faculty, staff, and community members packed into the room. Full story
	DICKINSON LAW ALUMNAE NAMED RECIPIENTS OF WOMEN’S LAW CAUCUS AWARDS February 2023 — Penn State Dickinson Law’s Women’s Law Caucus (WLC) will recognize two alumnae with awards during a ceremony and reception in Lewis Katz Hall on March 22. Hon. Alicea Elloras-Ally (class of 1999), a family court judge in the City of New York, NY, will receive the Hon. Sylvia H. Rambo Award. Imani S. Woodyard (class of 2021), a staff attorney with MidPenn Legal Services in York, PA, will receive the Recent Alumna Award. The Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo (class of 1962) will make remarks during the ceremony. Full story
	DICKINSON LAW REVIEW TO PRESENT "THE IMPACT OF WOMEN OF COLOR IN THE JUDICIARY" February 2023 — The Dickinson Law Review will present “The Impact of Women of Color in the Judiciary,” beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2023 in the Apfelbaum Family Courtroom and Auditorium, Lewis Katz Hall, Dickinson Law. Members of the judiciary and academia will discuss how women of color have shaped the judiciary, and the role of women of color on the bench moving forward. The symposium is being co-sponsored by the Macon Bolling Allen Civil Rights and Transitional Justice Program at Penn State Dickinson Law. Full story
	ROSALIND LISTER JOINS DICKINSON LAW AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES February 2023 — When Rosalind Lister decided it was time for a new challenge, she came across the posting for the assistant director of career services position at Penn State Dickinson Law. “In reading the job description, I thought ‘this sounds ideal!’ This position combines a number of things that I really enjoy about work in law career services. There was much familiar, but also new things to learn and grow from,” said Lister. Full story
	LUTIE A. LYTLE CONFERENCE DATE ANNOUNCED February 2023 — Please save the date for the 17^th Annual Lutie A. Lytle Black Women Law Faculty Workshop and Writing Retreat! Full story
	VENUS L. RICKS JOINS DICKINSON LAW’S ANTIRACIST DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE AS PROGRAM COORDINATOR February 2023 — The Antiracist Development Institute (ADI) at Penn State Dickinson Law is thrilled to welcome Venus L. Ricks as our new program coordinator. We're excited to have her aboard! Full story
	INTERIM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST EXPLAINS PENN STATE’S DECISION TO WITHDRAW ITS TWO LAW SCHOOLS FROM THE U.S. NEWS RANKINGS February 2023 — Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Justin Schwartz explains Penn State’s decision to withdraw its two law schools from the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Full story