Dickinson Law News

Class of 2023 PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW CELEBRATES 2023 COMMENCEMENT

May 2023 — On Friday, May 12, 2023, Penn State Dickinson Law held commencement exercises in Dickinson College’s Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium (ATS). The day's ceremony recognized 75 J.D. candidates and five LL.M. candidates. Full story

Awards Ceremony 2023 DICKINSON LAW AWARDS CEREMONY HONORS GRADUATING STUDENTS

May 2023 — Graduating students in the class of 2023 were recognized for their service and accomplishments during the Dickinson Law Graduating Student Awards Ceremony held Thursday, May 11, 2023. Full story

Donning of Kente ANNUAL DONNING OF THE KENTE CEREMONY CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENTS OF GRADUATING STUDENTS

May 2023 — On Thursday, May 11, Dickinson Law students, family, and friends gathered inside the Apfelbaum Family Courtroom and Auditorium to celebrate their heritage, unity and academic achievements, as well as those who supported them throughout their educational journey, during the annual Donning of the Kente ceremony. Full story

Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway DEAN DANIELLE M. CONWAY TO PARTICIPATE IN AALS DISCUSSION ON “DEMOCRACY AND THE STATE OF LAW SCHOOL EDUCATION” ON MAY 4

May 2023 — Danielle M. Conway, Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, will participate in a panel discussion on “Democracy and the State of Law School Education” as part of the Association of American Law Schools Conference on Defending Democracy. Full story

Supreme Court DICKINSON LAW SPONSORS SMALL GROUP ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

April 2023 — Dean Danielle M. Conway and seven Dickinson Law alumni were admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court Bar by motion of Leadership Council Advisory Board member Hubert Gilroy ’79; Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of admission to the group. Full story

building DICKINSON LAW CELEBRATES 20 YEARS AND MORE THAN $900,000 IN AID AWARDED THROUGH THE LOAN REPAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LRAP)

April 2023 — Kristin Flory ‘11 always held an interest in public interest law. But as she finished her first year at Penn State Dickinson Law, she was uncertain how she could afford to follow that passion while also paying down her student loans. Full story

Hon. Alicea Elloras-Ally ’99 and Imani S. Woodyard ’21 HON. ALICEA ELLORAS-ALLY ’99 RECEIVES HON. SYLVIA H. RAMBO AWARD, AND IMANI S. WOODYARD ’21 EARNS RECENT ALUMNA AWARD AT CEREMONY HELD AT DICKINSON LAW

March 2023 — Penn State Dickinson Law’s Women’s Law Caucus (WLC) recognized two alumnae with awards during a ceremony and reception in Lewis Katz Hall on March 22. Hon. Alicea Elloras-Ally ’99 (left) received the Hon. Sylvia H. Rambo Award, and Imani S. Woodyard ’21 (right) earned the Recent Alumna Award presented by the Women’s Law Caucus. Full story

Randall Robinson LAW COMMUNITY MOURNS DEATH OF FORMER PROFESSOR RANDALL ROBINSON

March 2023 — Randall Robinson, former Dickinson School of Law and School of International Affairs professor, passed away on March 23 at the age of 81. Full story

Giselle Santibañez-Bania 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

 Lieutenant General Christopher F. Burne 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