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Kate Shaw

Shifting Landscape of Reproductive Rights

Prof. Kate Shaw writes, “Woven throughout [two cases before the Supreme Court] are arguments that gesture toward the view that a fetus is a person.”

Penn Carey Law sign - Golkin entrance

Shareholder Activism

Prof. Jill E. Fisch and Lecturer in Law Dan McDermott’s course teaches students to holistically analyze a corporate issuer to include several factors, including ESG/corporate governance.

Serena Mayeri

The Critical Role of History After Dobbs

Prof. Serena Mayeri writes, “History can counsel against past errors and justify affirmative approaches to protecting rights and combating inequality.”

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Kate Shaw

Shifting Landscape of Reproductive Rights

Prof. Kate Shaw writes, “Woven throughout [two cases before the Supreme Court] are arguments that gesture toward the view that a fetus is a person.”

Kara Stein delivering 2023 Penn Program on Regulation Annual Lecture

From Regulation 1.0 to 2.0

In her Penn Program on Regulation lecture, PCAOB Board Member Kara Stein reminded students that they are “part of the upcoming revolution in regulation.”

Serena Mayeri

The Critical Role of History After Dobbs

Prof. Serena Mayeri writes, “History can counsel against past errors and justify affirmative approaches to protecting rights and combating inequality.”

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Group of Penn Carey Law students at the Alley of the Flags, Geneva, Switzerland

‘Climate Change Is a Man-Made Problem with a Feminist Solution’

Hayley Fitzgerald-Smith L’24 and Dorothy Ayitey LLM’24 share their reflections on Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ remarks at the 87th session of the CEDAW.

Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 seated at a table at the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition

Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition National Championship

Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 advanced to the finals, held in Houston, Texas

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Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 seated at a table at the Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition

Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition National Championship

Kanyinsola Ajayi L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 advanced to the finals, held in Houston, Texas

Eve Higginbotham ML’20

Celebrating Black History Month: Present and Past Pioneers

Dr. Eve Higginbotham ML’20 writes, “Recognizing the accomplishments of these pioneers affirms their value and reminds us of our own value that our own personal journeys bring to society every day.”

Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander

The Continued Fight for Equality

Penn Carey Law’s BLSA hosted the 36th Annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Commemorative Conference, which focused on the past, present, and future of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Penn Carey Law sign - Golkin entrance

Shareholder Activism

Prof. Jill E. Fisch and Lecturer in Law Dan McDermott’s course teaches students to holistically analyze a corporate issuer to include several factors, including ESG/corporate governance.

Diverse human hands showing unity

Putting Women Back in the Game

Students from Rangita de Silva de Alwis’s class on women, law, and leadership have produced a report exploring issues affecting women’s equality in sports.

Students attending class, Psychology of Legal Decision-Making in a Silverman classroom.

Psychology of Legal Decision-Making

In the “Psychology of Legal Decision-Making” seminar, students learn about substantive areas of legal scholarship and also practice essential skills for understanding—and even developing—new empirical research.

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Serena Mayeri

The Critical Role of History After Dobbs

Prof. Serena Mayeri writes, “History can counsel against past errors and justify affirmative approaches to protecting rights and combating inequality.”

Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence

Prof. Catherine Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Paul Robinson

American Criminal Law: Its People, Principles, and Evolution

“Criminal law earns its moral authority by publicly committing itself to doing justice above all else,” said Prof. Paul H. Robinson.

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Kate Shaw

Shifting Landscape of Reproductive Rights 

Prof. Kate Shaw writes, “Woven throughout [two cases before the Supreme Court] are arguments that gesture toward the view that a fetus is a person.”

Penn Carey Law sign - Golkin entrance

Shareholder Activism 

Prof. Jill E. Fisch and Lecturer in Law Dan McDermott’s course teaches students to holistically analyze a corporate issuer to include several factors, including ESG/corporate governance.

Graduation at the Academy of Music

Adam Liptak Named Penn Carey Law’s 2024 Commencement Speaker 

Adam Liptak has covered the Supreme Court for The New York Times for 16 years.

Kara Stein delivering 2023 Penn Program on Regulation Annual Lecture

From Regulation 1.0 to 2.0 

In her Penn Program on Regulation lecture, PCAOB Board Member Kara Stein reminded students that they are “part of the upcoming revolution in regulation.”

Serena Mayeri

The Critical Role of History After Dobbs 

Prof. Serena Mayeri writes, “History can counsel against past errors and justify affirmative approaches to protecting rights and combating inequality.”

Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence 

Prof. Catherine Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

Paul Robinson

American Criminal Law: Its People, Principles, and Evolution 

“Criminal law earns its moral authority by publicly committing itself to doing justice above all else,” said Prof. Paul H. Robinson.

Carrie Burnham Kilgore L'1888

‘Inspiring Not Just for Women but for All Law Students’ 

The Penn Carey Law Women’s Association’s annual dinner honors the legacy of Dr. Caroline Burnham Kilgore L’1888.

Allison Hoffman

Examining Health Care Equities 

At The Regulatory Review, Prof. Allison K. Hoffman discusses the role of state ballot initiatives, federal law, and private equity in the U.S. health care system.

Kate Shaw

Why the Supreme Court Should Clear the Way for a Pre-Election Trump Trial 

At The New York Times,Prof. Kate Shaw argues that the Court should reject Trump’s immunity argument quickly to allow a criminal trial to proceed before the presidential election in the fall.

Group of Penn Carey Law students at the Alley of the Flags, Geneva, Switzerland

‘Climate Change Is a Man-Made Problem with a Feminist Solution’ 

Hayley Fitzgerald-Smith L’24 and Dorothy Ayitey LLM’24 share their reflections on Rangita de Silva de Alwis’ remarks at the 87th session of the CEDAW.

Rangita de Silva de Alwis

Feminization of Poverty and Women’s Leadership 

Rangita de Silva de Alwis encourages UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 2024 anti-poverty policymakers to “give women’s leadership and decision-making a fresh look.”

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March 28, 2024

1L Program: You as an Advocate

Facilitated Cohort Workshops: You as an Advocate Small group discussions of scenarios focused on helping students develop the skills of identifying and interrupting bias in legal practice and legal systems. 

March 28, 2024

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March 28, 2024

Sweeping Section Three Under the Rug: A Comment on Trump vs. Anderson

Join the Federalist Society, the American Constitution Society, and the University of Pennsylvania Law Review for a discussion on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Trump v. Anderson. Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen, an expert in constitutional law and Distinguished University Chair and Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, will discuss Section Three of the 14th Amendment and the Court’s holding before opening the floor to questions. Free lunch will be provided beforehand. RSVP here.