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Driving Systemic Change to Prevent Domestic Violence Fatalities 

The Quattrone Center and the City of San Francisco have released a report recommending policies and procedures to reduce domestic violence-related fatalities.

Repealing the Adoption and Safe Families Act 

“ASFA dealt a devastating blow to Black families,” and the time to repeal the Clinton-Era law is now, writes Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts.

‘Dorothy Roberts Tried to Warn Us’ 

This New York Magazine feature on Prof. Dorothy Roberts asks why more people didn’t listen when she wrote about the criminalization of pregnancy 25 years ago.

Abolition of the Child Welfare System 

Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts recently spoke with Apple News in Conversation about why the child welfare system should be abolished.

Civil Practice Clinic: going to court

Lasting Lessons in Civil Practice 

Two Penn Carey Law graduates reflect on how their experience in the Civil Practice Clinic has enhanced their private sector careers.

Marissa Schwartz L'22

Fighting for Families 

Equal Justice Works Fellow Marissa Schwartz L’22 will advocate for survivors of domestic violence in Philadelphia.

‘Stop Policing Families’ 

Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts advocates the abolition of the child welfare system.

Race and Regulation Podcast Series 

The Penn Program on Regulation’s “Race and Regulation Podcast Series” will focus on ensuring equal justice, dignity, and respect to all people.

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November 8, 2023

Nonprofit Board Fellowship Application

Wonder what it’s like to be a nonprofit board member? Curious about nonprofit governance? Want to develop your leadership skills in a high impact setting? The NBF program matches second year Wharton MBA and Penn Carey Law students with the boards of local nonprofits, where they serve as visiting board members. Upon selection, fellows enter into an experiential learning environment that combines nonprofit service with personal development and membership in a community of like-minded peers. Applications are due December 12th, follow this link to apply.  If you have any questions we are also hosting a Q&A Zoom call on November 28th at 7 pm. RSVP here.

December 2, 2023

Waseda - Penn Global Patent Law Conference (Virtual Event)

Join CTIC for this virtual event to hear panels “Hot Issues in the Areas of Novelty & Non-Obviousness” and “Court-Led Patent Dispute ADR”. Please note, the event occurs on December 2 from 13:00-17:30 JST.

December 4, 2023

ILE Lunch & Learn Series: Mark Lebovitch

ILE is offering a lunch and learn series that highlights prominent lawyers in the business field, with a particular emphasis on exposing students and the Penn community to a diverse range of careers and cutting edge topics in business and business law.