Dickinson Law News

Black History Month Event 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

Hon. Sylvia H. Rambo 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

Building 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 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 Lytle LUTIE A. LYTLE CONFERENCE DATE ANNOUNCED

February 2023 — Please save the date for the 17th Annual Lutie A. Lytle Black Women Law Faculty Workshop and Writing Retreat! Full story

Venus L. Ricks 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

Sign PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW REUNIFICATION FAQS

February 2023 — Reunification Frequently Asked Questions Read more

sign 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

Danielle M. Conway DEAN DANIELLE CONWAY DELIVERS DERRICK BELL LECTURE FOR UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOOL OF LAW

February 2023 — Danielle M. Conway, Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, was the keynote speaker at the Derrick Bell Lecture on Wednesday, February 1 at University of Oregon School of Law. Full story

Building PANEL FORMED TO REUNITE PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW AND PENN STATE LAW

January 2023 — Fourteen students, staff, faculty and alumni from Penn State Dickinson Law and Penn State Law have been selected to serve on the panel charged by President Neeli Bendapudi with developing recommendations on how to reunite Penn State’s two, separately accredited law schools. The panel’s first meeting is scheduled for January 25. Full story