2023 Cross-Disciplinary Fair 

October 10, 2023

Penn Carey Law’s annual event provides students to explore the wide range of joint-degree and certificate programs at Penn.

article archive, Beyond the Classroom, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, event, Events, Featured, Institutional Highlights, Student Life 

The Nexus of Law and Technology 

June 15, 2023

Jessie Levin L’25, MCIT’25 is the 2023 recipient of the annual CTIC Interdisciplinary Scholarship.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC spotlight, CTIC, Expanding Access, Scholarships, Students, Tech Law 

Fool Proof by Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, PhD’08 Makes Summer Book List of ‘Titles That Inform, Delight, and Inspire’ 

June 5, 2023

Books, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

Fool Proof by Prof. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, PhD’08 Is a ‘Worthy Addition’ to ‘Big Ideas’ Book List 

May 30, 2023

Books, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

Prof. Dorothy Roberts Elected to the American Philosophical Society 

May 30, 2023

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Media, Philosophy 

Prof. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, PhD’08 Discusses ‘Sugrophobia’ - The Fear of Being Duped 

May 24, 2023

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

Prof. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, PhD’08 Discusses Her Book ‘Fool Proof’ 

May 2, 2023

Books, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, Research, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

COVID-19 Vaccine Deal-Making 

April 27, 2023

At ACC Docket, Practice Prof. Cynthia Dahl discussed the process of getting the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the public with Khalil Mitchell, Senior Counsel at Moderna.

article archive, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Cynthia Laury Dahl, Faculty, Featured, Health Law, IP, IPTC 

Asst. Prof. Holly Fernandez Lynch C’03, L’06, GR’06 on How an Abortion Pill Ruling Could Threaten the FDA’s Regulatory Authority 

April 11, 2023

Administrative Law, Conlaw, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, Regulation 

Prof. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, PhD’08 Shares 5 Key Insights From Her Book, Fool Proof 

April 6, 2023

Books, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

Lecturer in Law Emily Largent Nu’06 Makes the Case for ‘Supported Decision-Making’ Over Guardianships 

April 3, 2023

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media 

Prof. Lisa Fairfax Discusses Voting Rights at Penn’s Social Equity and Community Forum 

March 28, 2023

Civil Rights, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, ILE, inclusion, Law and Economics, Lisa Fairfax, Media, RacialJustice 

Prof. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, PhD’08 Discusses When to Play a Fool 

March 28, 2023

Books, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, Research, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

What to Wear in the Islamic Republic of Iran: A Debate on Legitimacy, Authority, and Public Morality 

February 24, 2023

Jisha Sarkar

Cross Disciplinary, debates, Government, Human Rights, International 

Prof. Tess Wilkinson-Ryan L’05, G’06, GR’08 Explores the Upside of Being a Sucker 

February 13, 2023

Audio, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, podcast, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

Cross Disciplinary Fair 

November 8, 2022

After a 2+ year hiatus, the in-person Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities Fair provided students an opportunity to learn more about joint degrees and certificates at Penn that complements their legal education.

Cross Disciplinary 

10/25/22 - Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities Fair 

October 25, 2022

Cross Disciplinary, Global Dispatch 

Prof. David Skeel’s Faith-Informed Bankruptcy Scholarship Celebrates Christianity’s Complexity: The Pennsylvania Gazette 

July 7, 2022

Bankruptcy, Books, Cross Disciplinary, David Arthur Skeel, Faculty, Media, News 

Cross-Disciplinary Advances 

June 6, 2022

Students and faculty work across a diverse range of fields, forging the way forward in an increasingly interdisciplinary legal world.

article archive, Beyond the Classroom, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Experiential Learning, Faculty, Featured, Homepage Hero, Institutional Highlights, Students 

Cross-Disciplinary LGBTQ Certificate 

May 9, 2022

The new, formalized, cross-disciplinary program will enable students to study LGBTQ+ issues from multiple perspectives.

article archive, Civil Rights, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Curriculum, diversity, Featured, Human Rights, inclusion, LGBTQ, Penn, Public Service, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Continuing Judicial Education 

April 28, 2022

Law School faculty regularly coordinate Continuing Judicial Education programming to help Pennsylvania judges stay abreast of cutting-edge legal issues.

Anita L. Allen, article archive, Christopher S. Yoo, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Ethics, Faculty, Featured, John F. Hollway, judicial, Law School, Local, Pro Bono, Public Service, QCimpact, Quattrone, Research, Social, Staff 

AI and Implicit Bias 

April 25, 2022

Veda Handa LLM’22 shares her reflections on the Spring 2022 “Policy Lab on AI and Implicit Bias” with Prof. Rangita de Silva de Alwis.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Curriculum, Faculty, Featured, inclusion, inclusionstudentvoices, Law and Technology, Publications, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion, Video 

Benjamin Nadolsky L’24, WG’24 appointed to President Biden’s Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 

March 23, 2022

On the Access Board, Nadolsky is eager to contribute to conversations about disability accessibility to technology.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, diversity, Featured, Government, inclusion, Public Service, Regulation, Social, Students, Tech Law 

At Criminal Law and Philosophy, Prof. Stephen Morse explores the question: Is executive function the universal acid? 

March 22, 2022

Morse’s persuasive essay is in response to  Responsible Brains, a book authored by William Hirstein, Katrina L. Sifferd, and Tyler K. Fagan of Elmhurst College.

article archive, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, facultyscholarship, Featured, Philosophy, Publications, Research and Scholarship, Stephen J. Morse, Transformative Faculty 

Thea Kendler L’01 unanimously confirmed to serve as Assistant Secretary of Commerce at the Bureau of Industry and Security: U.S. Department of Commerce 

March 18, 2022

Alumni, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Government 

Four students describe their experiences in the JD/MSEd joint degree program 

March 11, 2022

The Law School offers several joint degrees that help students pave the way to the careers they want.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Education, Students, Video 

Advocating for women’s rights at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School 

March 8, 2022

From pathbreaking coursework to pro bono advocacy, students at the Law School engage meaningfully in the fight to advance women’s rights, both locally and around the world.

Affinity Groups, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Featured, Human Rights, Igniting Positive Change, inclusion fulltime, inclusion tenured, inclusion, International, LGBTQ, Pro Bono Student Groups, Public Service, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Serena Mayeri, Social, Student Groups, Tobias Barrington Wolff, TPIC, Women's Rights, womenlawleadershipStudentVoices 

From international relations to virtual reality education: Dr. Farah Jan ML’23 expands her expertise in the ML Program 

March 7, 2022

A self-proclaimed “life-long learner,” Dr. Farah Jan first enrolled in an ML course to help her navigate a new tech venture – and enjoyed it so much that she opted to complete the whole degree.

article archive, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Curriculum, Education, Featured, Global, Law School, ML, Penn, Student Life, Students, Tech Law, Transnational 

David Perla C’91, L’94 drives diversity in litigation through finance 

March 2, 2022

As a Co-COO at Burford Capital, Perla believes that finance can – and will – play a vital role in diversifying leadership in the legal profession.

Alumni, article archive, Business, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, diversity, Featured, Future of the Profession Initiative, inclusion, inclusionalumnivoices, Law School, Social 

Asst. Prof. of Law and bioethicist Holly Fernandez Lynch discusses regulatory issues concerning COVID-19 vaccine for young children: Penn Today 

February 25, 2022

Coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Health Law, Media, Regulation 

Meet Lipman Fellow Juni Nyheim Solbraekke LLM’22 

February 22, 2022

For Solbraekke, the interdisciplinary philanthropy program offers a chance to test and flex her leadership skills.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Fellowships, Global, Human Rights, International, LLM, Penn, Public Service, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Social, Students, Women's Rights 

Piper Simone-Casey L’24 urges the business community to recognize Black women’s contributions to spaces historically occupied by white men: Insider 

February 8, 2022

Business, Cross Disciplinary, EquityInclusion, Media, News, Students 

For Kenneth Scott Zuckerberg ML’23, corporate social responsibility is a key way to initiate positive change 

February 8, 2022

As a senior research analyst in the finance industry, Zuckerberg aims to use his legal training to help businesses create positive social impact.

article archive, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Curriculum, Featured, Law School, ML, Students 

Ayo Aladesanmi ML’23, MPA’23 brings a legal perspective to public policy 

January 5, 2022

Ayo Aladesanmi ML’23, MPA’23 takes a cross-disciplinary approach to public policy.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, Law School, ML, Penn, Regulation, Student Life, Students 

Leonard de Guzman ML’24 connects engineering, civil service, and law 

December 27, 2021

De Guzman is eager to use his education to enter interdisciplinary legal spaces.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, Law School, Life at Penn Law, ML, Student Life, Students 

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School year in review: 2021 

December 23, 2021

A look back at the top stories from the Law School this past year.

Alumni, article archive, Center on Professionalism, Civil Rights, coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, diversity, Eric A. Feldman, Faculty, Featured, Government, Health Law, Law and Economics, Law School, Natasha Sarin, Public Service, Research and Scholarship, Research, Scholarships, SCOTUS, Stephen B. Burbank, Student Life, Students, supreme court, thoughtleadership 

Prof. Michael Knoll elected to the American Law Institute 

December 20, 2021

Knoll, who is also Co-Director of the Center for Tax Law and Policy, focuses his work at the intersection of business and law.

article archive, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, facultyscholarship, Featured, Michael Knoll, Research and Scholarship, Tax Law and Policy, Tax Law, Transformative Faculty 

Veronika V. Pavlus LLM’21 is expanding her business and finance knowledge alongside her law degree 

December 6, 2021

Pavlus worked as a legal intern at the United Nations Development Program before enrolling at the Law School.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Curriculum, diversity, Featured, Global, Immigration, International, Law School, Life at Penn Law, LLM, Pro Bono, Public Service, Student Life, Students 

Penn Law Veteran’s Club provides supportive community for veterans in and beyond the Law School 

November 10, 2021

For Ryan Baldwin L’22, WG’22 praises the collegiality at the University, particularly among veterans, as contributing significantly to his positive Law School Experience.

Admissions, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Expanding Access, Featured, Government, Law School, Life at Penn Law, Penn, Public Service, Social, Student Groups, Student Life, Students 

Adnan Zulfiqar L’08 on Islamic law and his path to legal academia 

November 4, 2021

Zulfiqar is an Associate Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School and helped draft and implement criminal codes in the Maldives and Somalia.

Alumni, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Global, International 

‘Law of Autonomous Vehicles’ course challenges students to engage in emerging legal field 

November 1, 2021

In one of our newest courses, students engage in vibrant discussions at the nexus of law, philosophy, rapidly-growing business sectors, and cutting-edge technological innovation.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, Law and Technology, Law School, Life at Penn Law, Penn, Philosophy, Regulation, Research and Scholarship, Students, thoughtleadership 

Professionalism Day prepares law students for future legal leadership 

October 12, 2021

Nearly 300 law students participated in this year’s Professionalism Day, hosted by the Law School’s Center on Professionalism (COP).

article archive, Careers, Center on Professionalism, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Events, Featured, Law School, Life at Penn Law, Penn, Student Life, Students 

Thriving Master in Law Program transcends disciplinary boundaries 

September 21, 2021

In its eighth year, the Law School’s Master in Law Program continues to expand, drawing students from a wide array of fields with its fundamentally cross-disciplinary approach to legal education.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, Law School, ML, Tertiary features 

Bestselling alum authors share how the Law School shaped their fiction-writing careers 

September 8, 2021

Lisa Scottoline C’77, L’81, Kimberly McCreight L’98, and Pam Jenoff L’01 discuss how their Penn Law education helped them build incredibly successful writing careers.

Alumni, alumnibooks, article archive, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, Staff 

Law School welcomes largest ever LLM class 

August 11, 2021

An impressive cohort of 156 globally-trained lawyers, judges, and diplomats will join the Law School in the fall of 2021.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, Global, Life at Penn Law, LLM, News, Students 

Alicia Lai L’21 wins Jan Jancin Award for outstanding contributions to intellectual property law 

August 4, 2021

Each year, the Foundation for the Advancement of Diversity in Intellectual Property honors one law student who has made exceptional contributions to intellectual property.

Alumni, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, inclusion, IP, Journals, Law Review, Students 

Legal scholarship of Jessica Rizzo L’21 published in three law journals 

July 29, 2021

Rizzo’s recently published pieces span constitutional, environmental, family, and intellectual property law.

Alumni, article archive, Conlaw, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Environment, Environmental Law, Featured, IP, Journal of Con Law, Publications, Students 

Student journals afford members the opportunity to engage in and produce cutting-edge legal scholarship 

July 8, 2021

The Law School’s seven journals provide student members an invaluable experience in substantive law as well as skills in research, analysis, and expression.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Featured, JBL, JIL, JLASC, Journals, Law Review, Publications, Secondary features, Student Life, Students 

Law School’s clinical offerings and externships ‘put students front and center’ 

July 1, 2021

Penn Law students in clinics and externships serve as lead counsel on their own cases rather than merely supporting the work of faculty.

article archive, Clinics, clinicseries, Criminal Justice, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Entrepreneurship, Immigration, inclusion fulltime 

Lindsay Kirker ML’17 MSN’17 is applying her interdisciplinary education at Penn Medicine during the COVID-19 crisis 

May 24, 2021

Lindsay Kirker ML’17 MSN’17 is an Assistant Nurse Manager with Penn Medicine’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Alumni, article archive, coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Health Law, ML 

Max Masuda-Farkas L’22, MUSA’22 shares his experience in the Wharton Certificate of Management 

April 21, 2021

Max Masuda-Farkas L’22, MUSA’22 is taking full advantage of the Law School’s cross-disciplinary offerings, pursuing joint degrees from the Law School and the Weitzman School of Design and earning a Wharton certificate.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Students, Video 

Hannah Victor Nu’17, L’18 combines law and nursing degrees as an Air Force Nurse and Bioethics Committee Chair 

April 21, 2021

Victor was not only the first, but also remains the only person to have completed the BSN/JD program at Penn.

Alumni, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Prof. Tani L’07, PhD’11 leads Law School’s Legal History Consortium through historic times 

February 16, 2021

The Legal History Consortium, jointly sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and the Penn’s Graduate History Department, was formed to promote interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and education in law and history.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Karen M. Tani, Legal History 

“It’s really uncharted territory,” Prof. Hoffman on mandatory COVID vaccinations, immunity certificates for businesses: Bloomberg 

December 16, 2020

Allison K. Hoffman, Coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Health Law, Law School, Media, News 

Externship dispatches: Sarah Best L’21 

December 16, 2020

Sarah Best L’21 details her externship experience with the Education Law Center.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, dispatches, Externships, Pathways to the Profession 

Prof. Morse’s essay in Los Angeles Review of Books explores issues at the intersection of law, psychology, and society 

November 23, 2020

In his book review, Prof. Morse uses Susan Vinocour’s book Nobody’s Child as a vehicle to explore various criminal law and justice system issues that intersect with mental health and social welfare.

article archive, Criminal Justice, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, facultyscholarship, Research and Scholarship 

Prof. Roberts advocates Commission on Human Rights investigating racial bias in hospital drug tests of new mothers: The Imprint 

November 16, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Human Rights, Media, News, pennlawracialjustice 

General Votel and Professor Finkelstein discuss the necessity of an apolitical American military: Case in Point 

August 3, 2020

CERL, Claire Finkelstein, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, News 

Engineering and law students have built accessible tech projects to help underserved communities in Philadelphia: Technical.ly Philly 

August 3, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, EquityInclusion, Law School, Media, News, Philadelphia, Public Service, Student Life, Students, TPIC 

Prof. Coglianese explains how companies could defraud the government to illegally receive PPP loans: Fox 43 

July 21, 2020

Cary Coglianese, Coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law School, Media, News, PPR Affiliates, PPR 

Prof. Coglianese joins a Washington College of Law podcast to discuss coronavirus and comparative administrative law 

July 21, 2020

Cary Coglianese, Coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law School, Media, News, PPR Affiliates, PPR 

Law Faculty with joint appointments in Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences 

July 13, 2020

Meet four law professors who have joint appointments in the University’s School of Arts and Sciences, emphasizing the Law School’s cross-disciplinary focus.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, jointappointments, Penn 

Is corporate criminal punishment just another cost of doing business? Prof. Sarin explains: The Reg Review 

July 7, 2020

Business, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and Economics, Natasha Sarin, News, PPR Affiliates, PPR, Research 

2Ls Meghan Downey and Adam Garnick explain Supreme Court’s DACA decision: The Regulatory Review 

July 7, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, Immigration, Law School, News, PPR Affiliates, PPR, Student Life, Students 

Pathways to the Profession: Jocelyn A. K. Walcott L’22, GEd’22 

July 2, 2020

Walcott, a JD/MSEd candidate, has spent the summer as an intern at the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, dispatches, Pathways to the Profession, Student Life, Students, TPIC 

Spotlight on Law Faculty with joint appointments in Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences 

May 8, 2020

Professors Anita L. Allen, Jacque deLisle, Tess Wilkinson Ryan, and Claire Finkelstein hold joint appointments in the Law School and Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences.

Anita Allen, article archive, Claire Finkelstein, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, jointappointments, Tess Wilkinson-Ryan 

Penn Law student co-creates CARES Act online calculator to determine coronavirus stimulus bill eligibility 

April 21, 2020

Peter Neal L’22 has co-created an online tool to help users figure out CARES Act relief eligibility for individuals and small businesses

article archive, coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, Students 

International Women’s Human Rights: COVID-19’s impact on domestic violence and reproductive rights 

April 20, 2020

Alyssa Cannizzaro L’21 and Eduarda Lague L’21, two students in Associate Dean Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ International Women’s Human Rights class, share their insights from their research papers on COVID-19’s impact on two key issues: reproductive healthcare and domestic violence.

coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Human Rights, Inclusion feature, International, Students, Women's Rights 

International Women’s Human Rights: COVID-19’s impact on domestic violence and reproductive rights 

April 20, 2020

Alyssa Cannizzaro L’21 and Eduarda Lague L’21, two students in Associate Dean Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ International Women’s Human Rights class, share their insights from their research papers on COVID-19’s impact on two key issues: reproductive healthcare and domestic violence.

article archive, coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Human Rights, inclusion, International, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Students, Women's Rights 

Prof. Roberts calls for “radical transformation” of the structures that support working families during outbreak: MSNBC 

March 30, 2020

Coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Law School, Media, News 

Beyond the JD: Most Penn Law students explore graduate course offerings in other Penn professional schools 

March 30, 2020

Cross-disciplinary education is one of the core missions of our Law School, allowing law students to benefit from pursuing graduate course offerings in other Penn professional schools

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Student Life, Students 

Penn Law and Department for Africana Studies to offer Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies 

March 26, 2020

JD candidates at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School will be able to earn a Graduate Certificate in Africana Studies by completing approved courses and a year-long Proseminar

Academic Support, article archive, Careers, Center on Professionalism, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Curriculum, Faculty, inclusion, jointappointments, Students 

APPC and Penn Law’s CERL Form Alliance 

March 23, 2020

Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) and Penn Law’s Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL) form alliance to promote rule of law in democratic institutions

article archive, CERL, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, rule of law 

Prof. Klick’s study cited in plastic bag ban debate: Plastics News 

March 18, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, Environment, Faculty, Jonathan Klick, Media, News 

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey shares knowledge and expertise in innovative ‘Policing in the 21st Century’ course 

March 18, 2020

The course, co-taught by Professor John Hollway, is held bi-weekly and features small, student-led discussions about various contemporary issues in policing

article archive, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, inclusion, Philadelphia, Public Service, Quattrone, Students 

Seminal research on allyship – advancing inclusive workplaces; Penn Law’s Rangita de Silva launches partnership with Thomson-Reuters 

March 16, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, Human Rights, International, Law School, Media, News 

Research by Prof. Klick suggests that reusable tote bags could help spread COVID-19: New York Post 

March 16, 2020

Coronavirus, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Jonathan Klick, Media, News, Research 

Law School ML graduate, candidate making waves as entrepreneurs with innovative startups 

March 12, 2020

Dr. Kiran Musunuru ML’19 and Jehan Luth ML’20 have been recognized in their respective fields for their impressive achievements.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, ML, Student Life, Students 

ML program supports National High School Ethics Bowl, an educational event promoting civil discourse regarding real-world issues  

March 4, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, Human Rights, Media, News 

Essay by Allie Gottlieb L’21 discusses how current law helps shield Attorney General from independent review: The Reg Review 

March 3, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, Law School, News, PPR Affiliates, PPR, Regulation, Student Life, Students 

Prof. Roberts’s book, “Killing the Black Body,” listed among titles that provide historical knowledge about Roe v. Wade: Rewire.News 

March 3, 2020

Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Law School, Media, News 

Professor David Hoffman on how “hush contracts” harm individuals, organizations, and the world: CBS Sunday Morning 

March 2, 2020

Allison K. Hoffman, Cross Disciplinary, David Hoffman, Faculty, Media, News 

Penn Law team wins Health Law Regulatory & Compliance Competition 

February 26, 2020

Sophie Beutel L’20, Marissa Fritz L’20, and Simone Hussussian L’20 recently placed first in the 9th Annual Health Law Regulatory & Compliance Competition at the University of Maryland Frances King Carey School of Law

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Health Law 

Global Research Seminar travels to Japan to study legal, ethical, and policy challenges of robotics 

January 30, 2020

Professor Eric Feldman traveled to Japan with Global Research Seminar students to meet with industry leaders, academics, and scientists as part of the Penn Law course on legal issues surrounding robot technology.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, employer landing page 

Remedial Sentencing Legislation as a Tool for Reducing Overrepresentation in Correctional Facilities 

January 6, 2020

Makenzie Way

Affinity Groups, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, International Comparative, International, JLASC, JLASConline 

ML candidate Muira McCammon Gl’23 GR’27 aims to understand how information flows in and out of Gitmo: Penn Today 

December 17, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Law School, Media, News, Student Life, Students 

Penn Law faculty predictions for the legal landscape in 2020 

December 17, 2019

What’s coming on the legal front in 2020? Penn Law professors tell us what to expect.

article archive, CERL, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Health Law, Law and Economics, PPR, Quattrone, Regulation 

Future of the Profession Initiative puts Penn Law at forefront of changing legal profession 

December 4, 2019

The Initiative aims to help both law students and alumni maneuver through an ever-changing legal profession.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Professor Allen receives honorary doctorate from the Netherlands’ University of Tilburg, speaks at The Hague 

December 3, 2019

Professor Anita L. Allen was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Tilburg in the Netherlands, participated in a symposium about her work, and delivered a lecture at The Hague.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

World Bank General Counsel Sandie Okoro delivers inspirational Holt Lecture 

December 2, 2019

On November 13, Sandie Okoro, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the World Bank, presented the The Leon C. & June W. Holt Lecture in International Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

Alumni, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Events, International Comparative, Law School, Public Service, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, Transnational, Women's Rights 

Prof. Morse explains the insanity defense and whether it’s Constitutional: Good Law/Bad Law podcast 

November 26, 2019

Copyright, Criminal Justice, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and the Brain, Media, Stephen J. Morse 

New co-authored paper by Prof. Sarin suggests a way for the U.S. government to collect an additional $100 billion a year: CBS News 

November 20, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and Economics, Media, Natasha Sarin, News, Research, Tax Law 

Prof. Sarin’s co-authored op-ed explores ways the IRS could raise $1 trillion in the next decade: Washington Post 

November 20, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and Economics, Media, Natasha Sarin, News, Research, Tax Law 

Prof. Roberts discusses the erasure of Black motherhood with Kimberlee Crenshaw: Colorlines Podcast 

November 15, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Media, News 

Prof. Morse co-authors amicus brief in favor of the insanity defense: Daily Pennsylvanian 

October 17, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Media, News, Stephen J. Morse 

Penn Law announces new ‘Future of the Profession Initiative’ focused on legal education innovation, profession-wide thought leadership 

October 8, 2019

The Initiative will “Teach, Lead, and Transform” by examining new ways law schools can adopt a holistic vision for the formation of lawyers.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Future of the Profession Initiative, Law School, Life at Penn Law 

Prof. Yoo calls for more care and transparency to be built into artificial intelligence algorithms: Penn Today 

September 20, 2019

Christopher S. Yoo, Cross Disciplinary, CTIC, Faculty, Law and Technology, Law School, Media, News, Penn 

How clerkships prepared Brandon Harper L’14 for life as a litigator 

September 20, 2019

Through his experiences clerking at both the federal District Court and Circuit Court of Appeals levels, Brandon Harper L’14 was able to bring the best of both experiences to his work as a litigator.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government 

Finding Cross-Disciplinary Inspiration 

September 14, 2019

2L Anna Sheu’s summer externship has inspired her to pursue cross-disciplinary courses this fall.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite clinics externships 

Exploring Global Human Rights Law 

September 14, 2019

See how John Peng L’19 took advantage of everything the Interdisciplinary Global Human Rights Certificate had to offer.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite students 

Fighting for Separated Families 

September 13, 2019

Penn Law’s Jennifer Nagda testifies before Congress on family separation and migrant detention centers.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite clinics externships 

Lou Capozzi L’19 Selected for Supreme Court clerkship 

September 13, 2019

Cappozzi will clerk for Judge Gorsuch during the 2021 October Term.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite careers 

Bringing Expertise to the Health Care Debate 

September 13, 2019

Penn Law Professor Allison Hoffman brings expertise to national health care debate.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite faculty 

Seizing Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities 

September 13, 2019

Zach Dunn L’19 details his experience taking complementary classes at the Fels Institute for Government.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite courses degrees 

JD Cross-Disciplinary Fair 

September 13, 2019

Representatives from over 20 of our sister schools/programs will come to Penn Law for the upcoming JD Cross-Disciplinary Fair.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite courses degrees 

Milad Emamian L’21 awarded Interdisciplinary Scholarship 

September 13, 2019

The Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition awards this year’s scholarship to JD/PHD student.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite students 

Pursuing environmental protection through law and bioethics 

September 12, 2019

After graduating, Garrison Todd L’18, MBE’18 now works on pressing issues in environmental law.

Cross Disciplinary, Fall 2019, microsite careers 

Milad Emamian L’21 awarded CTIC Interdisciplinary Scholarship 

September 12, 2019

The Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition (CTIC) has awarded this year’s CTIC Interdisciplinary Scholarship to Penn Law student Milad Emamian L’21

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

In op-ed, ML student Muira McCammon describes City of Philadelphia’s restrictive journalism policy as “punitive”: Phila. Inquirer 

September 10, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Law School, Philadelphia 

Prof. Dorothy Roberts listed among Penn’s famous professors: The Daily Pennsylvanian 

August 20, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Law School, Media, News, Penn, Student Life, Students 

Prof. deLisle Q&A outlines possible outcomes for ongoing protests in Hong Kong: Penn Today 

August 20, 2019

CAL, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, International, Jacques deLisle, Media, News 

Dorothy Roberts comments on race science and the attribution of health disparities to genetic variation: Slate 

June 4, 2019

Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Health Law, Media, News 

Penn Law’s joint JD/PhD programs set graduates on the path to careers in academia 

April 8, 2019

The Law School’s robust joint degree programs allow students to take advantage of the many top-ranked graduate and professional schools within the University of Pennsylvania, from the renowned Wharton School of Business to the excellent graduate programs in History, Philosophy, Engineering, and more.

Alumni, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, jointappointments 

Cross-Disciplinary education shaping social justice 

April 2, 2019

With her Certificate in Nonprofit Administration, Kiara Vaughn L’18 created an organization for underprivileged students

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Prof. Dorothy Roberts’ landmark book “Killing the Black Body” cited in New York Times series on women’s rights 

January 1, 2019

Criminal Justice, Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Research 

In key overdose case, Prof. Stephen Morse argues drug dealer appealing sentence only culpable for distribution, not victim’s death 

January 1, 2019

Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Law and the Brain, Stephen J. Morse 

Quattrone Center partners with Baltimore’s justice system to learn from wrongful conviction, exoneration of Malcolm J. Bryant 

December 20, 2018

Penn Law’s Quattrone Center, along with the Baltimore’s City State’s Attorney’s Office, Police Department, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Baltimore City, and the University of Baltimore Innocence Project Clinic, have released a root cause analysis report on the case of Malcolm J. Bryant, who was convicted of murder in 1999 and exonerated in 2016 after DNA tests proved his innocence.

article archive, Civil Rights, Criminal Justice, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Government, Quattrone, Research 

Tailored Counseling at Penn Law 

September 11, 2018

The dedicated cross-disciplinary staff within the registrar’s office works with students to help them take advantage of Penn Law’s many opportunities to build connections between their legal studies and other areas of interest.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Students 

Detkin IP and Technology Legal Clinic joins USPTO’s Certification Program to officially represent trademark clients before Examiners 

June 25, 2018

Penn Law’s Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic has newly been invited to join the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Law School Clinic Certification Program, as part of the trademark portion of the program.

article archive, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, IP, Law and Technology, News, Patent, Tech Law 

Pathways to the Profession: Kristen DeWilde L’20 

June 19, 2018

In this pathway, Kristen DeWilde L’20 describes her internship with Chief Judge Rosenthal of the Southern District of Texas.

article archive, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, dispatches 

Penn Law to accept GRE, GMAT in pilot program, in addition to accepting LSAT 

June 4, 2018

Beginning fall 2018, all applicants to the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s JD degree program will have the option to take the LSAT, GRE, or GMAT admissions tests as part of a pilot program launched by the school.

Admissions, article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law School, Penn 

New Era Discoveries 

May 21, 2018

Penn Law’s 11 cross-disciplinary academic centers and institutes promote research that yield solutions in law and policy.

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, PowerofPennLaw 

Six Penn Law faculty receive 2017-18 teaching awards 

May 7, 2018

article archive, Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, LLM 

Access and Opportunity 

April 30, 2018

Penn Law’s important assets are people: those who are learning the law and those who educate and support them.

Alumni, article archive, Careers, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Fellowships, Life at Penn Law, PowerofPennLaw, Public Service, Scholarships, Students 

Read the Spring 2018 Cross-Disciplinary Newsletter 

April 18, 2018

Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, JD MBA, Law School, News, Public Service, SCOTUS, Students 

Cross-Disciplinary Innovation in Action at Penn Law 

April 18, 2018

Penn Law’s academic programs are fully integrated with the professional and graduate schools on campus, providing students with an unparalleled opportunity to prepare for careers that engage virtually every major issue facing our society.

Admissions, Alumni, article archive, Careers, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, JD MBA, Law School, News, Students, Video 

Celebrating Ten Years at the Cutting Edge of Law and Technology 

April 12, 2018

CTIC highlights ten years of law and tech at Penn Law

Alumni, article archive, Careers, christopher yoo, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Faculty, Law and Technology, Tech Law 

Joint Degree and Certificate Opportunities 

April 9, 2018

Admitted students talk to current student about opportunities at the Student Expo

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Kelly McLaughlin named as Director of the Carey JD/MBA program 

April 6, 2018

Experience in both law school and MBA admissions has given her an impressive set of skills, which she will bring to her new role

article archive, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, JD MBA, Law School, Staff 

Penn Law #1 in the country for new grads’ employment outcomes 

March 20, 2018

Penn Law tops 2019 U.S. News & World Report for percentage of graduates securing full-time jobs for which bar passage is required or a J.D. is an advantage.

Alumni, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Education, News 

Global Research Seminar travels to Japan to explore judicial review 

March 12, 2018

Members of the GRS on comparative constitutional law traveled to Tokyo and Kyoto to meet with judges, legislators, and scholars to gain a Japanese perspective on the question of judicial review in Japan.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, International Comparative, International, Law School, Students 

Year of programming at Penn Law looks at women and the legal profession 

March 5, 2018

This academic year, Penn Law’s Center on Professionalism is offering a slate of programming on “Women and the Profession.” The series explores the challenges women face, the benefits for all lawyers that flow from overcoming these challenges, and the stories of women who have blazed trails and found professional fulfillment in the process.

Careers, Center on Professionalism, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Scholarship to support JD students pursuing joint degrees in law and technology 

January 24, 2018

Penn Law and the Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition (CTIC) are pleased to announce the third year of the CTIC Interdisciplinary Scholars Program, a competitive scholarship awarded to JD students pursuing a joint degree in law and technology.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, jointappointments, Law and Technology, Scholarships 

Newest Global Research Seminar takes students to Colombia to examine peace process 

January 16, 2018

Members of Professor Beth Simmons’ Global Research Seminar on international humanitarian and international criminal law in Colombian peace process, traveled to Colombia to study the recent peace agreement and its implementation.

Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Human Rights, International, Rangita de Silva de Alwis 

Penn Law recognized by Financial Times for rule of law innovation and collaboration 

December 14, 2017

Penn Law, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and multinational insurer Chubb have received the Financial Times’ 2017 “Highly Commended” award for innovative collaboration, in recognition of their partnership that places a globally trained Penn Law post-graduate fellow each year within the UNDP’s Rule of Law team at the United Nations.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Fellowships, International, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, rule of law 

Prof. Morse weighs in on how criminal courts are putting brains on trial: Wired 

December 4, 2017

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and the Brain, Media, Stephen J. Morse 

Partnership with UNDP creates post-graduate opportunities in global rule of law and human rights 

October 30, 2017

Penn Law has announced a new partnership for its Chubb Rule of Law Fellowship, a prestigious post-graduate fellowship awarded annually to a Penn Law student or recent graduate pursuing a public-interest career in international rule of law and human rights. The 2018 Chubb Rule of Law Fellow will be placed with the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Rule of Law, Justice, Security and Human Rights (RoLJSHR) team at the United Nations in New York.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Fellowships, Human Rights, International, Rangita de Silva de Alwis, rule of law 

Roberts elected to National Academy of Medicine 

October 17, 2017

Penn Law Professor Dorothy Roberts was one of 80 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine on October 16, joining Penn Law colleague Anita L. Allen who was elected last year.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Former NAACP President examines the relationship between public schools, communities, and charter schools 

October 9, 2017

On September 28, Penn Law and the Graduate School of Education co-hosted the Steven S. Goldberg and Jolley Bruce Christman Lecture in Education Law, which featured Cornell Brooks, former President of the NAACP.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Education 

Mind Meld 

September 18, 2017

The coming together of law and technology and what it heralds for students and society.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Law and Technology 

Pathways to the Profession: Toni Garrett L’18 

September 7, 2017

In this dispatch, Toni Garrett L’18 discusses how her certificate in Communications and Media Policy prepared her for her summer position at A&E Networks.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, dispatches 

Carey JD/MBA student Ryan Galea reflects on how a semester in the Wharton Social Impact fellowship helped him gain a greater understanding of impact investing, and his own career. 

August 16, 2017

Business, Cross Disciplinary, ELC, entrepreneurship, JD MBA, Pro Bono, Publications, TPIC 

Prof. Morse offers insights on the hope and hype around criminal law & neuroscience 

August 15, 2017

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and the Brain, Media, Stephen J. Morse 

Ryan Galea JD/MBA ’19 on applying a legal lens to impact investing in the Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic 

August 13, 2017

Business, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, ELC, JD MBA, Law School, News, Penn, Students 

“Dean of antitrust law” Herb Hovenkamp offers preview of his role at Penn this upcoming academic year 

August 7, 2017

Herb Hovenkamp, a renowned scholar of antitrust law and legal history, sat down with Penn Law’s Office of Communications to discuss his research and teaching this upcoming academic year.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Research 

Pathways to the Profession: Darien Wynn L’19 

August 3, 2017

In this dispatch, Darien Wynn L’19 describes his work with SECTION27, a public interest law center in South Africa.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, dispatches, Human Rights, International 

Penn Law ranked #1 law school in the country for employment outcomes: U.S. News 

July 6, 2017

Admissions, Alumni, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Law School, Media, Students 

Prof. Roberts offers insights on how expanded mandated reporting laws hurt families 

June 29, 2017

Bioethics, Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Media 

Three Penn Law students awarded law and technology scholarships 

June 19, 2017

The Law School and the Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition have awarded this year’s annual CTIC Interdisciplinary Scholarships to three students: Christina Chen L’20, Delaney Butler L’20, and Kelsey Matevish L’19.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law and Technology, Scholarships, Students, Tech Law 

New Penn research assesses financial viability of municipal fiber networks 

May 24, 2017

University of Pennsylvania Law School Professor Christopher Yoo and co-author Timothy Pfenninger released the first comprehensive study of the financial viability of America’s municipal fiber networks — “Municipal Fiber in the United States: An Empirical Assessment of Financial Performance.”

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Law and Technology, Research 

Students visit D.C., Brooklyn for field research in Model seminar on conviction integrity 

May 22, 2017

As part of Penn Law’s Model Government Service & Public Affairs Initiative, Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice Executive Director John Hollway taught a Policy Research Seminar this spring semester titled “A Systems Approach to Conviction Integrity,” which took a cross-disciplinary look at why the criminal justice system sometimes gets it wrong and how the system can be improved in the future.

Criminal Justice, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, Quattrone 

Gordon receives visiting appointment to Library of Congress 

May 19, 2017

The Law School’s Sarah Barringer Gordon has been appointed the Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in Ethics and American History at the John W. Kluge Center of the Library of Congress for the fall semester of 2017. While at the center, she will continue her research on her book project “Freedom’s Holy Light: Disestablishment in America, 1776–1876.”

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Legal History 

Berman named fellow at Princeton’s University Center for Human Values 

May 19, 2017

Penn Law professor Mitchell Berman has been named a Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellow at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University for the 2017–2018 academic year.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Fellowships, Philosophy 

Federal judge orders indigent defendants released, as recommended by Quattrone Center study 

May 2, 2017

In response to a lawsuit filed by two civil rights groups, and in the wake of a recent study by researchers at Penn Law’s Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice analyzing the consequences of pretrial detention, a federal judge in Houston has ordered Harris County to begin releasing inmates arrested for misdemeanor offenses who cannot afford to pay bail.

Criminal Justice, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Quattrone, Research 

Patricia Stottlemyer L’17 will join Human Rights First as Chubb Rule of Law Fellow 

April 24, 2017

Patricia Stottlemyer L’17 has been awarded this year’s Chubb Rule of Law Fellowship to support her work in international law and human rights following her graduation from Penn Law this year.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Fellowships, Human Rights, International, Public Service 

Prof. Roberts cited in Oprah Winfrey interview on ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ 

April 20, 2017

Bioethics, Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Media 

Penn Law’s Mediation Clinic: Tackling international child abduction disputes 

April 17, 2017

Two Law School students traveled with Professor Douglas Frenkel L’72, the Mediation Clinic’s director, to mediate an international child abduction dispute in Omaha, Nebraska.

Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, International, Mediation 

Penn Law’s CERL joins with Penn Museum to host a panel discussion on preservation of cultural heritage during armed conflict 

April 3, 2017

The Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, and the Penn Cultural Heritage Center will host a panel discussion on how must preservation efforts change in response to armed conflict in the twenty-first century.

CERL, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, rule of law 

Prof. Roberts on the history of institutional racism in the U.S.: The Nation 

March 31, 2017

Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Media 

Researchers, including Penn Law’s Stephen Morse, show brain scanning can predict legal mental state 

March 23, 2017

A new study co-authored by Penn Law professor Stephen J. Morse and a number of other researchers from neuroscience, law, and philosophy, led by neuroscientist Read Montague and law professor Gideon Yaffe, shows that brain imaging data can be used, with high accuracy, to predict a participant’s mental state.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and the Brain, Research 

Joint-degree programs with School of Social Policy & Practice give students new perspective 

March 20, 2017

A Penn Law education prepares students to confront the pressing issues of our day, and through the joint-degree and certificate programs offered in conjunction with Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), students have the advantage of engaging with social issues from a range of different perspectives.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, jointappointments, Students 

Penn Law’s Quattrone Center launches new research on reforming, improving criminal justice system with $2.2 million from Charles Koch Foundation 

March 7, 2017

The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania Law School will expand upon its work producing innovative new research that improves American criminal justice policy with the support of up to $2.2 million over four years from the Charles Koch Foundation.

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Quattrone, Research 

Prof. Roberts cited in op-ed on how Loving v. Virginia could have declared race a false idea: New York Times 

March 6, 2017

Bioethics, Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Media 

Roberts honored by Columbia for scholarship on race and justice 

February 27, 2017

In recognition of her extensive work on race and justice, Penn Law professor Dorothy Roberts has been named the recipient of the Mamie Phipps Clark and Kenneth B. Clark Distinguished Lecture Award from Columbia University.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Research 

Penn Law student receives inaugural scholarship from Answering Legal Foundation 

January 30, 2017

Law School student Irene Hong L’18 has been awarded the Future Attorney of America Scholarship from the Answering Legal Foundation in recognition of her outstanding academic achievement.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Scholarships, Students 

David Hoffman joins Penn Law faculty 

January 9, 2017

David A. Hoffman, an expert in contracts, law and psychology, and empirical legal studies, and most recently Temple University’s Murray H. Shusterman Professor of Transactional and Business Law, has joined the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s faculty.

Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Sharswood Fellow Adnan Zulfiqar joins Tumblr’s “Answer Time” on Aleppo and Syria 

December 22, 2016

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Human Rights, International Comparative, International 

Penn Law establishes joint-degree program in nonprofit leadership 

November 28, 2016

The University of Pennsylvania Law School and School of Social Policy & Practice are pleased to announce a new joint JD/Master’s degree program in Nonprofit Leadership.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, jointappointments 

The Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic on how to bring out the inner entrepreneur in law students: Financial Times 

November 21, 2016

Business, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, ELC, Law School, Media 

Penn Law LLMs contribute to research featured in IMF report 

November 21, 2016

More than 50 LLM students from Penn Law played a critical role in research by Wharton School professor Mauro Guillén that was part of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report issued in October.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, International Comparative, International, LLM, Research 

Editorial: Dorothy Roberts and Jeffrey Vagle on Trump’s law and order platform 

November 11, 2016

In an opinion piece by Dorothy Roberts and Jeffrey Vagle, the authors argue that President-Elect Trump’s law and order platform is culturally-coded as well as anti-democratic.

Civil Rights, Conlaw, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, faculty perspectives, Faculty, reactions, rule of law 

CTIC explores the privacy and security of cyber-physical systems 

November 7, 2016

A new project conducted jointly by Penn Law, the Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition, and Penn Engineering is exploring the developments and challenges of securing cyber-physical systems and ensuring their users’ privacy.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Law and Technology, Tech Law 

Anita L. Allen elected to National Academy of Medicine 

October 18, 2016

In recognition of her outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in the fields of health, medicine, and public health, Penn Law professor Anita Allen was one of 79 new members elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

Awards, Bioethics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Carey JD/MBA Program launches at event in New York City 

October 6, 2016

The Francis J. & William Polk Carey JD/MBA Program at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton School had its formal launch this past Monday at The Penn Club in New York City. The event celebrated the program’s official new name, The Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program.

Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, JD MBA 

CTIC works to bring billions online 

October 5, 2016

1 World Connected, a new project from Penn Law’s Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition, is studying the best ways to provide Internet access to the half of the world’s people who are not online.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, International, Law and Technology, Tech Law 

Scholarship to be awarded to JD students pursuing joint degrees in law and technology 

October 4, 2016

Penn Law and the Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition are pleased to announce the second year of the CTIC Scholars Program, a competitive scholarship to be awarded to JD students pursuing a joint degree in law and technology.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Law and Technology, Scholarships, Tech Law 

CTIC project examines antitrust law in China, Europe, and the U.S. 

September 26, 2016

Penn Law’s Center for Technology, Innovation and Competition, Penn Law professors Christopher Yoo and Jonathan Klick, and Wharton professor Joseph Harrington are joining with scholars from China and Europe to launch a three-year study comparing antitrust law in China, Europe, and the United States.

Business, christopher yoo, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Faculty, International Comparative, International 

Patricia Stottlemyer L’17 talks about pursing the Middle East and Islamic Studies Certificate 

September 21, 2016

Cross Disciplinary, International, Law School, Students, Video 

Leaders in global affairs attend opening of Perry World House 

September 19, 2016

The University of Pennsylvania celebrated the grand opening of Perry World House with two days of events featuring leading scholars and policymakers in the field of global affairs.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, International, Law School, Perry World House 

Simmons discusses her research and role at Penn 

September 6, 2016

Newly appointed as he eighteenth Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor Beth Simmons discusses her upcoming plans at Penn, the intersection of law and political science, and her latest research on international borders.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, International, Penn 

Law School adds new faculty, fellows, staff for 2016 academic year 

August 29, 2016

The Law School and its centers and institutes added new faculty, fellows, and staff members this academic year.

CERL, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Faculty, Fellowships, ILE, PPR, Quattrone 

Brett Peanasky L’16 channels passion for policy and architecture into career 

August 8, 2016

Brett Peanasky L’16, MCP’16 graduated this spring from Penn Law’s JD/MCP program, where students earn a JD from the Law School and a master’s in city planning from the University of Pennsylvania School of Design. This four-year degree program let him to combine his background in architecture with his interest in policy.

Alumni, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Sharswood Fellow Craig Konnoth on HIPAA, medical privacy in aftermath of Orlando attack: CNN 

June 14, 2016

Cross Disciplinary, Health Law, LGBTQ, Media, Privacy 

ML program cultivates legal knowledge across disciplines 

June 13, 2016

The Law School’s Master in Law degree enables students studying and working in related fields to expand their knowledge of the law and legal principles. In this video, students and teachers from the program talk about how the ML connects professionals and enriches their work through the study of the legal system.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, ML 

The University of Pennsylvania launches joint Medical and Law School degree program 

June 6, 2016

The University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are now offering a joint JD/MD degree program for students pursuing careers at the intersection of law and medicine.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, jointappointments, Law School 

Penn Law women awarded inaugural scholarships for law and technology 

April 25, 2016

Penn Law and the Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition have awarded CTIC Scholarships to two first-year students at the Law School, Teddi Anne Josephson and Anna Marion.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Law and Technology, Students 

Mayeri appointed Distinguished Lecturer by Organization of American Historians 

April 20, 2016

Penn Law professor Serena Mayeri was appointed to the prestigious Distinguished Lectureship Program by the Organization of American Historians.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Coglianese and Roberts win cross-disciplinary grants 

April 13, 2016

Penn Law professors Cary Coglianese and Dorothy Roberts were among the winners of the Fels Policy Research Initiative’s inaugural collaborative research grants, which recognize faculty who work across disciplinary boundaries on complex problems.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Roberts named a “Woman Inspiring Change” by Harvard Law 

March 9, 2016

Penn Law’s Dorothy Roberts has been named to Harvard Law’s Women Inspiring Change list for 2016.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Prof. Roberts & SAS Prof. Tishkoff call attention to the use of race in human genetic research 

February 4, 2016

Bioethics, Cross Disciplinary, Dorothy E. Roberts, Faculty, Media, News, Penn 

Two Penn professors call attention to use of race in human genetics research 

February 4, 2016

The Law School’s Dorothy Roberts is one of two University of Pennsylvania professors who coauthored a perspective piece in the journal Science that calls for an end to the use of genetic concepts of race in biological research.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Research 

Penn Law brings IP law expertise to the world with free online course 

January 28, 2016

The University of Pennsylvania and edX are offering a free online course on intellectual property law and policy taught by IP and patent law expert R. Polk Wagner.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, IP, multimedia, Open Courses, Patent 

Penn Law event brings out legal tech entrepreneurs: Bloomberg BNA 

December 14, 2015

Alumni, Cross Disciplinary, Events, Law and Technology, Law School, Media, Tech Law 

Experts convene at Penn Law to discuss combat trauma, PTSD, and “moral injury” 

December 9, 2015

The Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law at Penn Law convened 42 experts for an interdisciplinary conference, Preventing and Treating the Invisible Wounds of War: Combat Trauma and Psychological Injury.

CERL, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Read the Fall 2015 Cross-Disciplinary newsletter 

October 5, 2015

Cross Disciplinary, Law School, News 

Miriam Archibong L’16 continues her family’s tradition of public service 

September 28, 2015

Miriam Archibong L’16 discusses how her Penn Law education has influenced her long-standing work in government and public policy.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, Public Service, Students 

New scholarship to be awarded to JD students pursuing joint degrees in law and technology 

September 22, 2015

Penn Law and the Center for Technology, Innovation & Competition have created the CTIC Scholars Program, a competitive scholarship to be awarded to JD students pursuing a joint degree in law and technology.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Scholarships, Tech Law 

Nicolle Strand L’13 delves into bioethics for presidential commission 

September 21, 2015

After graduating from Penn Law with a joint JD/MBE, Nicolle Strand L’13 works as a research analyst at the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, which is made up of senior experts in the field of bioethics, coming from a variety of disciplines.

Alumni, Bioethics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law and the Brain 

The Economist profiles research by Prof. Sarah Barringer-Gordon on church, state & early America 

August 11, 2015

Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Government, Legal History, Media, Regulation, Research, Sarah Barringer Gordon 

Prof. Roosevelt comments on SCOTUS upholding ACA subsidies: WBUR’s On Point 

June 25, 2015

Conlaw, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Health Law, Kermit Roosevelt, Media, SCOTUS 

New Ruger article: “The Elusive Right to Health Care Under U.S. Law” 

June 24, 2015

A new article co-authored by Penn Law Professor and Dean-designate Theodore Ruger, Jennifer Prah Ruger of Penn, and George Annas of Boston University finds that while the U.S. Constitution does not expressly guarantee a right to health care, in the past 50 years Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court have incrementally crafted an array of health care rights, though the expansion of these rights has properly resulted from legislative and government rulemaking, not judicial fiat.

Administrative Law, Conlaw, constitution, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Health Law, Research, SCOTUS, supreme court, Theodore Ruger 

Penn Law selects groundbreaking researcher Paul Heaton of RAND as Academic Director for Quattrone Center 

June 22, 2015

Award-winning economist Paul Heaton of the RAND Corporation has been appointed as the Academic Director of the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice.

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Quattrone, Research 

Course on neuroscience and law examines how new scientific developments may affect our legal system 

June 1, 2015

This spring, Penn Law offered a seminar called “Law and Neuroscience,” taught by Law School professors Stephen J. Morse and Amy Wax, which examined the conceptual and practical links between the new neuroscience and legal doctrine, practice, and policy.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law and the Brain 

Sarah Barringer Gordon wins Guggenheim for her scholarship on law and religion 

April 20, 2015

Sarah Barringer Gordon is one of three law professors in the country to win a Guggenheim Fellowship, a prestigious midcareer award for exceptional scholars and artists.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Legal History 

JD/MBA student Kendra Sandidge L’16 named Editor-in-Chief of Law Review 

April 6, 2015

Penn Law’s Kendra Sandidge L’16 was recently named Editor-in-Chief of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review for the 2015–2016 academic year.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law Review, Students 

L.E.A.R.N. conference explores holistic approaches to education 

March 23, 2015

Cross Disciplinary, Law School, Media, Student Groups, Students 

Read the Spring 2015 Cross-Disciplinary newsletter 

March 23, 2015

Admitted JD, Cross Disciplinary, Health Law, Law and Economics, Law and Technology, Law School, News, Public Service, Student Groups, Students, Tech Law 

Lucas Tejwani L’17 discusses his cross-disciplinary experience pursuing a JD/MCIT 

March 23, 2015

Lucas Tejwani L’17 discusses his cross-disciplinary experience pursuing a JD/MCIT.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law and Technology, Students, Video 

Lucas Tejwani L’17 on how the JD/MCIT will prepare him for a career in law and tech 

March 17, 2015

Cross Disciplinary, Law and Technology, Students, Tech Law, Video 

Dorothy Roberts wins ACLS Fellowship for study on interracial marriage 

March 9, 2015

Professor Dorothy E. Roberts has been awarded an American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship for her study of interracial marriage and racial inequality in Chicago from 1937 to 1967.

Awards, Civil Rights, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Prof. Baker sees politics at work in SCOTUS arguments on Affordable Care Act: CBS Philly 

March 5, 2015

Conlaw, Cross Disciplinary, Faculty, Health Law, Media, SCOTUS, Tom Baker 

W. P. Carey Foundation endows Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program at Penn Law and Wharton 

March 5, 2015

The JD/MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania will be renamed the Francis J. & Wm. Polk Carey JD/MBA Program.

Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, JD MBA, Law School, News 

SCAN Certificate helps law students use neuroscience to understand human behavior 

March 2, 2015

The Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Certificate enables students to incorporate the concepts and methods of neuroscience into their legal education.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law and the Brain 

Theodore Ruger named Dean of Penn Law 

February 17, 2015

Theodore Ruger has been named dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, effective July 1.

Admissions, Alumni, Conlaw, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, dean ruger, Faculty, feature, Health Law, Law Review, Law School, Life at Penn Law, messagefromthedean, News, Penn, Philadelphia, SCOTUS, Staff, Student Life, Students 

An Rx to heal the criminal justice system 

January 30, 2015

The Quattrone Center has brought together Penn faculty from throughout the University, including Law, Criminology, Medicine, Wharton, Social Policy & Practice, Nursing, Engineering and more in the pioneering application of a “systems approach” used successfully to reduce errors in healthcare and aviation.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Penn Law Journal, Quattrone 

Roberts named recipient of Fuller Award honoring her achievements for the black community 

January 26, 2015

Penn Law’s Dorothy E. Roberts has been named the recipient of the American Psychiatric Foundation’s 2015 Solomon Carter Fuller Award, which honors a black citizen who has pioneered in an area which has significantly benefited the quality of life for black people.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty 

Haig Farris bets on a technology with ‘mind boggling’ benefits 

January 12, 2015

Haig Farris L’63 was the founding investor in a company called D-Wave, which has developed market-ready proprietary technology to build quantum computers.

Alumni, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary 

Students explore new models of higher education with Dean Pritchett 

December 8, 2014

Penn Law Interim Dean and Presidential Professor Wendell Pritchett and his students from the Law School and the Graduate School of Education are examining whether or not new models of higher education can help students confront the challenges to earning a college degree.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Dean Pritchett, Education 

Joseph Mensah L’15 discusses his Penn Law experience 

December 1, 2014

In this video feature, Joseph Mensah L’15 discusses his Penn Law experience, from the collegial atmosphere at the Law School to his interdisciplinary studies. He also discusses his career considerations and why employers are always looking for Penn Law graduates.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Interviews, Students 

Sherrilyn Ifill discusses Ferguson, segregation, and civil rights at Higginbotham lecture 

November 24, 2014

This year Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, spoke about Ferguson and civil rights for the Honorable A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Lecture, an annual lecture instituted in remembrance of Judge Higginbotham’s legacy.

Civil Rights, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Events 

David Kessler L’97 discusses e-discovery and how parties in litigation handle data 

November 20, 2014

In this video feature, Lecturer David Kessler L’97 highlights how the nature of civil discovery has changed with computers and e-mail dominating business and personal life.

Alumni, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, IP, Law and Technology, multimedia, News, Tech Law, Video 

New Penn Law professor Mitchell Berman discusses the surprising ties between instant replay and legal theory 

October 27, 2014

New faculty member Mitchell Berman talks about constitutional interpretation, how the NFL’s instant replay system illustrates important tenants of legal theory, and his impressions of Penn Law and Philadelphia.

Conlaw, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Philosophy 

Morse receives Beckman Award honoring the impact of teaching and scholarship 

October 13, 2014

Penn Law Professor Stephen J. Morse has received the Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award, which recognizes the teaching impact of leading scholars in the fields of medicine, law, and psychology.

Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Law and the Brain 

Penn Law welcomes 2014-15 Bok Professors 

October 7, 2014

Four acclaimed intellectuals from around the world will teach short, highly focused courses at Penn Law as part of the Bok Visiting International Professors program.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, International 

Jessica Rice L’14 talks about her interdisciplinary experience at the Lauder Institute 

September 22, 2014

In this video feature, Jessica Rice L’14, MA’14 explains how her interdisciplinary studies with the Lauder Institute prepared her for a career in international law.

Alumni, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, International, Video 

Penn Law celebrates 25th anniversary of public service program with year-long series of events 

September 2, 2014

Marking a major milestone in legal education and emblematic of the service ethic at the core of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, this academic year Penn Law will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of its public interest program, featuring a year-long series of lectures, workshops, conferences focusing on the power and impacts of public service lawyering.

Alumni, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Fellowships, Law School, Life at Penn Law, Pro Bono Student Groups, Pro Bono, Public Service, Save the Date, Student Groups, Student Life, Students, TPIC, tpic25 

Penn Law launches innovative program in Latin American & Latino Studies 

August 25, 2014

In recognition of the mounting importance of Latin America as both a rapidly growing global legal market and the hub of much U.S. immigration debate, the University of Pennsylvania Law School has established the innovative Certificate of Study in Latin American and Latino Studies.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Immigration, International Comparative, International, Law School, Penn, Transnational 

FCC watchdog goes from making waves to making policy 

August 11, 2014

Can Gigi Sohn L’86 keep both the internet and lines of communication with industry open?

Alumni, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Law and Technology, Penn Law Journal, Public Service, Regulation, Tech Law 

Pathways to the Profession: Brett Schwab L’16 

July 1, 2014

Brett Schwab L’16, born in Philadelphia, is spending his summer with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he hopes to aid his hometown basketball team with any legal or business-related needs.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, dispatches, Students 

Quattrone Center report outlines systems-based model for criminal justice reform 

June 30, 2014

The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, a research center at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, has published the report, “A Systems Approach to Errors in Criminal Justice,” which explores ways in which a systems approach to criminal justice may be employed as an alternative to a case-by case litigation model of reform.

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, Quattrone, Research 

Penn Law faculty top list of year’s best corporate, securities articles 

May 5, 2014

Once again Penn Law faculty have dominated the Corporate Practice Commentator’s annual poll of “Top 10 Corporate and Securities Articles,” with three articles written or co-authored by four University of Pennsylvania Law School faculty members.

Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, ILE, JD MBA, Publications, Regulation 

Penn Law wins second consecutive Webby Award, Internet’s highest honor 

April 28, 2014

The Law School’s website win’s Webby’s People’s Voice Award two years in a row. The Webby’s have been hailed by the New York Times as the “Internet’s highest honor.”

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Homepage, Law School, Life at Penn Law 

Video feature: Lawyers across categories 

April 21, 2014

In this video feature, voices from across the Penn Law community discuss how the distinctive emphasis on cross-disciplinary education at Penn Law embraces a University-wide ideal of integrating knowledge.

Alumni, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, feature, Homepage, Law School, Penn, Students, Video 

Penn Law nominated for Webby Award, Internet’s highest honor 

April 8, 2014

Penn Law’s website has been nominated for a Webby Award in Law category for second year in a row.

Alumni, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, feature, Homepage, Law School, Life at Penn Law, News 

Article by Penn Law’s Cary Coglianese honored as one of year’s best in environmental law & policy 

March 20, 2014

A recent article by Penn Law Professor Cary Coglianese has been selected as one of “the year’s best academic articles that present legal and policy solutions to pressing environmental problems.”

Administrative Law, Awards, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Environment, Faculty, Government, Regulation, Research 

Penn Law Global Research Seminar connects students to Internet experts in Europe and the U.S. 

March 10, 2014

Penn Law students studying comparative Internet law are meeting face-to-face this semester with policymakers, regulators and telecommunications executives in Washington, DC, Germany and Brussels.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Government, International, Law and Technology, Regulation, Research, Student Life, Students, Tech Law 

Highlights from “A Blurred Line: Issues Surrounding the Transition from Amateur to Professional Status in Sports” 

March 4, 2014

On Friday, February 28, the Commissioner of the Big 10 Athletic Conference, Jim Delany, shared his insight on college athletics and its role in professional sports as the keynote speaker of Penn Law Sports Law’s inaugural symposium, “A Blurred Line: Issues Surrounding the Transition from Amateur to Professional Status in Sports.”

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Events, Student Groups, Student Life 

Eighth Annual Muslim Law Students Association Conference examines the promotion of justice 

February 24, 2014

On Saturday, Feb. 22, Penn Law’s Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA) hosted its eighth annual conference, which explored the theme of Muslim obligations in promoting justice.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, diversity, Events, Law School, Pro Bono Student Groups, Student Life 

Penn Law doctoral candidate’s study exposes domestic violence in religious communities 

February 24, 2014

A paper by Penn Law doctoral candidate Michal Gilad maintains that women in devout religious communities are especially vulnerable to domestic violence.

Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, LLM, Research 

Highlights from “How Business Decisions Impact the Creative Freedom of Arts Organizations” 

February 12, 2014

Penn Law students gathered in Silverman Hall on Nov. 10 to learn about the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, as well as the business, legal and artistic challenges that it currently faces.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Student Groups, Student Life, Students 

Highlights from LALSA’s “Making It in Latin America” 

February 4, 2014

Penn Law’s Latin Law Students Association (LALSA) hosted its annual conference Jan. 31, with the theme “Making It in Latin America.” Topics discussed included ways to gain entry into international lines of work, Latin America’s role in the future of law, and the importance of having fluency in Spanish and Portuguese, and the gender dynamics of Latin America’s law and corporate worlds.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, diversity, Events, Student Groups, Student Life, Students 

“From Law School to MetLife Stadium” Highlights 

January 17, 2014

With Super Bowl XLVIII just a couple weeks away, Penn Law students learned what it’s like to work in an industry as unique as the National Football League. On January 14, students gathered in Fitts Auditorium for “From Law School to MetLife Stadium,” a panel hosted by the Penn Law Entertainment and Sports Law Society.

Alumni, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Events, Student Groups, Student Life, Students 

Penn Law launches fellowship program to create pathways for government service careers 

January 13, 2014

“Catalyst Grants” will double Law School’s postgraduate public service fellowships. 

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Fellowships, Government, News, TPIC 

Penn Law faculty comment on the top legal decisions & developments of 2013 

December 19, 2013

Important court decisions, revelations about NSA spying, and high-profile trials were among the legal events that captured headlines in 2013. Here, Penn Law faculty to weigh in on the year’s top legal developments.

Civil Rights, Conlaw, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Human Rights, IP, LGBTQ, News, Patent, PPR, Privacy, reactions, Regulation, SCOTUS 

Penn Law a hub for Fulbright scholars from around the world 

December 6, 2013

Four Fulbright scholars have chosen to spend this academic year at Penn Law – a reflection of the distinction of its faculty and reputation for collegiality that sets it apart from most law schools, and its increased international prominence.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, International, Law School, Life at Penn Law, Philadelphia, Students 

Externship opportunities hone Penn Law students’ practice skills in government & nonprofit sectors 

November 14, 2013

More than two dozen second- and third-year students participating in Penn Law’s Externship Program are working this semester in government agencies and nonprofit organizations from New York, to Philadelphia, to Washington, D.C.

Careers, Center on Professionalism, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Externships, Government, Human Rights, Immigration, Law School, Philadelphia, Pro Bono, Public Service, Student Life, Students 

RegBlog redesign serves a growing worldwide readership 

November 11, 2013

The RegBlog website, sponsored by the Penn Program on Regulation (PPR) at Penn Law, has been redesigned and relaunched to better serve its expanding readership.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, News, Publications, Regulation, Students 

Highlights from “Leveling the Playing Field for Athletes of All Sexual Orientations with Patrick Burke of the You Can Play Project” 

October 16, 2013

At Monday’s event, which was sponsored by the Penn Law Entertainment & Sports Law Society, Lambda, and Journal of Law & Social Change, Patrick Burke, the Co-Founder of the You Can Play Project, discussed the inspiration behind We Can Play, as well as the importance of changing today’s sports culture.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Events, JLASC, LGBTQ, Student Groups, Students 

Penn Law seminar students take the measure of Internet companies on human rights 

October 9, 2013

Students in a seminar at the University of Pennsylvania Law School this fall are contributing to a University wide, cross-disciplinary project that seeks to rate how well the world’s leading Internet companies uphold free expression and privacy rights.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Human Rights, International Comparative, International, News, Privacy, Students, Tech Law 

Golkin Hall awarded Gold LEED status for environmental design 

September 23, 2013

Golkin Hall, the newest addition to the four-building University of Pennsylvania Law School campus, has been awarded LEED Gold status for new construction by the U.S. Green Building Council, a coveted recognition of best-in-class building strategies for energy and environmental design.

Construction, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Environment, feature, Golkin, Homepage, Law School, Life at Penn Law, Penn, Philadelphia, Student Life 

Bok Visiting International Professors bring a global perspective to campus 

September 3, 2013

Five distinguished faculty members from around the world will visit Penn Law in the coming academic year to offer short, specialized courses, as part of  a unique program designed to enrich the Law School’s curriculum with global perspectives.

Administrative Law, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Human Rights, International Comparative, International, Legal History, News, Research 

Baker study reveals better design of healthcare exchanges could save consumers over $9 billion 

August 13, 2013

Appropriately designed health insurance exchanges could save consumers and taxpayers $9 billion annually under Obamacare, according to new research by Penn Law professor Tom Baker.

Conlaw, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Health Law, ILE, Law and Economics, Legislative, News, Research 

John Hollway C’92 appointed Executive Director of newly established Quattrone Center 

August 5, 2013

John F. Hollway C’92, an attorney and the founder of a consulting firm specializing in criminal justice reform research projects, has been named the first Executive Director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice.

Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, feature, Government, Homepage, Law School, Quattrone, Staff 

Prof. Chris Sanchirico’s scholarship cited in groundbreaking federal court decision on pension obligation of private equity funds 

August 1, 2013

A law review article written by Penn Law tax policy expert Chris W. Sanchirico has helped persuade a U.S. Circuit Court to rule for the first time that a private equity fund should be held responsible for pension fund payments owed by a company it had purchased, which then went bankrupt.

Bankruptcy, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, feature, Interviews, News, Publications, Research, Tax Law and Policy, Tax Law 

$15 Million Gift will fund new Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at Penn Law 

May 28, 2013

The University of Pennsylvania Law School has received a $15 million gift to establish the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, a national research and policy hub created to catalyze long-term structural improvements to the US criminal justice system.

Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Dean Fitts, Faculty, Government, Law School, News, Penn, Philadelphia, Pro Bono, Quattrone, Research 

Prof. Tom Baker engages students with health exchange research 

April 11, 2013

Students working with Penn Law Prof. Tom Baker are helping assess how well health exchanges work under Obamacare.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Government, Health Law, News, Redpost, Research, Students 

White House asks bioethics commission on which Prof. Anita Allen serves to assist in BRAIN initiative 

April 4, 2013

As part of the $100 million brain-mapping initiative announced by President Obama on Tuesday, the White House has asked the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues to assist with the BRAIN initiative.

Bioethics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Government, Health Law, Public Service, Research 

Prof. Christopher Yoo discusses researching, teaching technology law & policy 

March 25, 2013

In a video feature, Prof. Christopher Yoo discusses his work and research in technology policy.

Business, Copyright, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, CTIC, Faculty, Interviews, IP, Legislative, Privacy, Regulation, Tech Law, Video 

Expanded loan forgiveness program eliminates significant debt for grads pursuing public service careers 

March 12, 2013

Penn Law has formally announced the revamping of its already generous loan repayment program to ensure that its graduates pursuing careers in public interest and public service can have significant student loan burdens eliminated.

Alumni, Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, Law School, News, Pro Bono, Public Service, TPIC 

Human Rights First is next stop for fellowship winner Kathleen Norland L’13 

March 12, 2013

Third-year Penn Law student Kathleen Norland L’13 has been awarded the inaugural 2013-14 ACE Rule of Law & Human Rights Fellowship.

Careers, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Fellowships, Government, Human Rights, International, Law School, News, Pro Bono, Public Service, Student Groups, Student Life, Students, Transnational 

Penn Law students detail abuses suffered by guest workers before Inter-American Commission on Human Rights 

March 6, 2013

Students involved in Penn Law’s Transnational Legal Clinic testify on behalf of legal immigrants in the U.S. who suffer widespread abuses under the temporary guest worker program.

Careers, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, Human Rights, Immigration, Law School, News, Pro Bono, Public Service, Students, Transnational 

Penn Law and the Wharton School launch first-of-its-kind management program for law students 

March 4, 2013

Penn Law and the Wharton School launch first-of-its-kind management program for law students

Admissions, Business, Careers, Center on Professionalism, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Dean Fitts, Externships, Faculty, Law School, News, Penn, Students 

Geneva Campbell L’13 on the strategic advantage in obtaining her JD/MBE 

February 22, 2013

Geneva Campbell L’13 talks about how her decision to obtain a JD/MBE has enabled her to be versed in the fields of the law, health, and bioethics, allowing her to pursue a career in health law, or health and medical ethics policy.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Health Law, Law School, News, Penn, Video 

Kevin Krainz L’13 advances to final round of Fels Public Policy Challenge 

January 23, 2013

Krainz and his teammates developed a proposal for “Smart Justice,” a kiosk system for low risk probationers and parolees.

Criminal Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Government, Students 

Law School partners with Penn Dental Medicine to offer new joint degree 

December 19, 2012

Penn Law has expanded its dual-degree options to include a joint DMD/JD degree with Penn Dental Medicine.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, jointappointments 

The commercialization of innovation: an education on intellectual property 

November 21, 2012

Cynthia Dahl, Practice Associate Professor of Law and the inaugural director of the Detkin Intellectual Property and Technology Legal Clinic, talks about the interdisciplinary opportunities of the Clinic and what makes this clinic unique.

Careers, Clinics, Copyright, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Interviews, IP, Law School, multimedia, Penn, Tech Law 

Q&A with Profs. Jacques deLisle and Lin Yan on the future of administrative law in China 

October 22, 2012

Penn Law Professor Jacques deLisleand visiting scholar Professor Lin Yan of Shanghai Jiaotong University Law School discussed an Oct. 24 Law School symposium on the evolution and importance of administrative law in China.

Administrative Law, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Events, Faculty, International Comparative, International, Interviews, Law School, News, Penn, PPR, Regulation 

Prof. Dorothy Roberts on use of race as biological category 

October 15, 2012

Dorothy Roberts discusses her interdisciplinary research exploring the relationship between race and science.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Interviews, Law School, News, Penn, Research 

Dorothy Roberts, the 14th Penn Integrates Knowledge professor 

October 5, 2012

Professor Dorothy Roberts explores methods across disciplines to understand the intersection of different systems of inequality.

Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Faculty, Interviews, Law School, multimedia, News, Penn 

Cary Coglianese and co-authors analyze key problems with U.S. regulatory system in latest book 

October 1, 2012

Penn Law’s Professor Coglianese talks to the School’s Office of Communications for a video feature about his latest book, Regulatory Breakdown? The Crisis Of Confidence In U.S. Regulation.

Administrative Law, Books, Business, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, EGov, Environment, Government, Health Law, News, PPR, Publications, Regulation, Research 

Penn Law capital campaign raises $180 million, surpasses fundraising goal 

September 24, 2012

In a time of significant change for the legal academy and the profession, Penn Law has completed a record-breaking capital campaign, enabling the Law School to proactively  transform its academic program to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving legal landscape, supporting the expansion of world-class faculty, programs, and financial support - while maintaining a small class size.

Alumni, Clinics, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Dean Fitts, Faculty, Fellowships, Golkin, International, Law School, News, Penn, Pro Bono, Staff, Students 

Penn Law signs MOU with National Law School of India University 

September 12, 2012

Cooperation between Penn Law and the National Law School in Bangalore serves to further  engagement with legal academics and practitioners in India, while expanding the Law School’s global connections.

Copyright, Cross Disciplinary, Cross-Disciplinary, Dean Fitts, Faculty, International Comparative, International, IP, Law School, News, Staff, Tech Law 

CERL launch event convenes experts to examine key trends, questions in national security law 

September 12, 2012

On the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Penn Law hosted the inaugural event for the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law (CERL) in Fitts Auditorium.

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JD/MBA Student Association Leads 2012 Investment Industry Career Trek 

April 26, 2012

A group of 16 Penn Law and Wharton students recently traveled to New York City to meet with several prominent private equity firms and hedge funds and learn more about careers in the investment industry.

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Remy Nshimiyimana C’08, L’11 on International Legal Studies at Penn 

October 18, 2011

Remy Nshimiyimana C’08, L’ 11 recently spoke with Penn Law’s Office of Communications about his experience taking the joint degree in Global Business Law and his desire to gain exposure to the global market.

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Penn Law and Wharton Create 3-Year JD/MBA Degree 

September 10, 2008

Two of the nation’s top law and business schools - the Wharton School and the Law School at the University of Pennsylvania - are launching an accelerated three-year program leading to both the JD and MBA degrees.

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