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Sophia Z. Lee Named New Dean
Sophia Z. Lee has been named the new dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Award-Winning Student Leadership
Penn has recognized Keshara Senanayake L’23 with a Graduate Student Leadership Award for his work crafting a long-term solution to unpaid and underpaid internships.
Penn Carey Law Commencement 2023
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School honored the Class of 2023 graduates with a ceremony at the American Academy of Music.
Award-Winning Educators
Penn Carey Law recognized six faculty members with teaching awards for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Hail and Farewell Reception
The Penn Carey Law community recently gathered to honor Dean Ted Ruger for his eight years of service as dean.
2023 Commencement Speaker: Gloria Allred CW’63
“Fearless lawyer, feminist, activist, television and radio commentator, warrior, advocate, and winner” Gloria Allred CW’63 will serve as our 2023 commencement speaker.
Black Excellence in Leadership, Scholarship, & Advocacy
In honor of Black History Month, explore some of the myriad examples of Black excellence in leadership, scholarship, advocacy, and activism across Penn Carey Law.
Art and Architecture: Lincoln the Lawyer
The Law School’s statue of President Abraham Lincoln was sculpted by Civil War veteran George Bissell.
Art and Architecture: Edwin R. Keedy
The Law School’s annual moot court competition is named in honor of Edwin R. Keedy.
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A collection of resources and events that honor Dr. King, celebrate the advances in our nation’s civil rights, and examine the work still to be done.
Art and Architecture: George Sharswood C’1823
The Sharswood Fellowship was created in 2007 to encourage scholars committed to entering a career in legal academia.
Art and Architecture: Judge Norma Shapiro L’51
The Honorable Norma Shapiro L’51 was appointed to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1978, becoming the first female judge in the Third Circuit.