Dickinson Law News

	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
	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
	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 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
	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 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