Dickinson Law News
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SHELLEY AND TED ADLER ENDOW SCHOLARSHIP AT DICKINSON LAW May 2021 — Ted Adler, a 1972 graduate of Dickinson Law and a 1969 graduate of Penn State and his wife, Shelley, may know better than most the value of a law school education these days. Their son attended law school, and they saw firsthand what is involved in paying for books, lodging, and tuition. Full story |
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DICKINSON LAW CELEBRATES JURIS DOCTOR AND MASTER OF LAWS GRADUATES May 18, 2021 — Eighteen months before the onset of a devastating global pandemic, a racial reckoning in America, a turbulent political cycle, and a crushing economic crisis, students in Dickinson Law’s Class of 2021 began their law school journey at Lewis Katz Hall in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Learn more |
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DICKINSON LAW INAUGURAL AWARDS CEREMONY HONORS GRADUATING STUDENTS May 14, 2021 — Graduating students in the Class of 2021 were recognized for their service and accomplishments during the Inaugural Dickinson Law Graduating Student Awards Ceremony held Thursday, May 13, 2021. Learn more |
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SUSAN JIN DAVIS ’90 TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS TO DICKINSON LAW CLASS OF 2021 May 3, 2021 — Susan Jin Davis ’90, former chief sustainability officer (CSO) of Comcast NBCUniversal, will address the class of 2021 during Penn State Dickinson Law’s commencement on Thursday, May 13. Learn more |
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FROM WORDS TO ACTION: DICKINSON LAW COURSE EXAMINES ROOTS OF SYSTEMIC RACISM April 13, 2021 — After the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, Penn State Dickinson Law faculty unanimously passed a resolution condemning violence against people of color. Full story |
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DICKINSON LAW ALUMNAE NAMED RECIPIENTS OF ANNUAL AND INAUGURAL AWARDS April 2, 2021 — Penn State Dickinson Law’s Women’s Law Caucus (WLC) recently recognized several of its alumna with awards, presented during a virtual ceremony on March 31. 1986 alumna Noreen Tama, who recently retired from her role as senior counsel, Commercial and Operations, ExxonMobil Corporation Law Department, received the Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo Award. In addition, Alexia Tomlinson, class of 2018, Justice for Victims Fellow, Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE Institute) at Villanova Law, and Erin Varley, class of 2018, deputy district attorney, Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office, have been named the inaugural co-recipients of the WLC's Recent Alumna Award. Learn more |
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DICKINSON LAW PROFESSOR TESTIFIES BEFORE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE March 17, 2021 — Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government Stanley M. Brand was one of four experts invited to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties on March 11 about the constitutional framework for Congress’ ability to uphold standards of member conduct. Learn more |
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ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP AT DICKINSON LAW HONORS LATE FRIEND March 2021 — Benjamin Folkman met Stephen Busterna on their first day as undergraduates at Dickinson College. Both members of the class of 1982, they studied abroad together in Italy during their junior years and decided to attend Penn State Dickinson Law together, where they joined the same study group and took another trip to Italy. Full story |
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WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH KEYNOTE TO DISCUSS GENDER EQUITY AND WORK/FAMILY INTEGRATION IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD March 16, 2021 — In recognition of Women’s History Month, Dickinson Law will host Michelle A. Travis, professor of law at University of San Francisco School of Law, as its keynote speaker. Learn more |
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DICKINSON LAW FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS DON H. LIU SCHOLARS PROGRAM March 4, 2021 — Minh Eric Le ’23 was recently selected as one of three law student scholars from around the country to participate in the prestigious Don H. Liu Scholars Program, which recognizes law students who excel in the classroom and show great potential to succeed in a top law firm or Fortune 500 corporation. Le will receive a financial scholarship of $15,000 as well as mentorship and assistance with his career development, including identifying potential internships. Learn more |