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Brent Landau

Public Interest Law Center Leadership 

Adjunct Prof. Brent Landau, Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Center, teaches Professional Responsibility at the Law School.

2023 PI Week Dinner - Agnieszka Fryszman Honorary Fellow

‘These Cases Are Worth Fighting For’ 

An interview with Agnieszka Fryszman, chair of the Human Rights practice at Cohen Milstein, pictured above delivering the keynote speech during Public Interest Week.

headshot of Will Fairhurst L'22

Protecting Affordable Housing 

Toll Public Interest Fellow Will Fairhurst L’22 advocated for affordable housing in New Jersey.

headshot of Rebecca Orton

Advocating Fair Housing 

Rebecca Orton L’22 is a 2022-2023 Catalyst Fellow and housing attorney with a previous career in theatre for social change.

headshots of Allison Nasson L'24 and Mikaela Wolf-Sorokin L'24

Skadden Fellowships 

Allison Nasson L’24 and Mikaela Wolf-Sorokin L’24 have been awarded prestigious Skadden Fellowships.

Areal view of the urban sprawl and row houses in south Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Disproportionate Impact of Act 135 

A groundbreaking report from the ARC Justice Clinic reveals a racially disparate impact on property owners subjected to petitions under the Abandoned and Blighted Property Act (Act 135).

Fair Leases in Philadelphia 

Prof. David Hoffman and a team of Penn Carey Law students created a pathbreaking model lease for Philadelphia that is fair, legal, and free.

Mostafa el-Harazi L'23

Bringing Human Rights Abusers to Justice 

Mostafa El-Harazi L’23 leveraged his international law experience as an extern with Center for Justice and Accountability in co-founding the International Law Society at Penn.

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Redefining Public Interest 

Public Interest Week 2023 engages national and international experts, including Agnieszka Fryszman, the 2023 Honorary Fellow and chair of the Human Rights practice at Cohen Milstein.

Seeking Justice for Students in Idaho 

As a Catalyst Fellow, Erica Rodarte L’22 launched an investigation of two Idaho school districts on behalf of Latine students.

Sarah Perlman L'22

Consumer Law & Elder Justice 

At Greater Boston Legal Services, Sarah Perlman L’22 worked to ensure older adults retained access to financial resources and legal services supporting their economic independence.

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Transforming the Parole Process 

A fierce advocate for people impacted by incarceration, Sadye Stern L’22 worked on parole justice with Amistad Law Project.

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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

SALSA Networking Dinner

Join SALSA for a panel discussion, dinner, and networking reception. All are welcome!

March 29, 2024

Penn Carey Law International Arbitration Association Annual Conference 2024

The Penn Carey Law International Arbitration Association is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our 6th annual conference on March 29, 2024, at the Penn Carey Law campus. This year’s conference is themed “The Future of International Arbitration” and will feature a keynote speech by Gary Born, Chair of the International Arbitration Practice at WilmerHale, on site. This year, we welcome speakers from firms including White & Case, Latham & Watkins, Cleary Gottlieb, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Panels will explore the latest global trends in arbitration, including ESG and Technology Disputes. During the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to: - Engage with leading voices in arbitration - Participate in dynamic panels - Connect with fellow arbitration professionals during our networking reception Join us for the conference by registering here: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Z2TT9fw4A852ei. This program has been approved for a total of 4.5 (3.5 Substantive and 1.0 Ethics) CLE credits for Pennsylvania lawyers. CLE credit may be available in other jurisdictions as well. Attendees seeking CLE credit can make a payment via cash or check made payable to “The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania” on the day of the event or prior to the event via the online registration link in the amount of $180.00 ($90.00 public interest/non-profit attorneys). In order to receive the appropriate amount of credit, passcodes provided throughout the program must be noted in your evaluation form. Penn Carey Law Alumni receive CLE credits free through The W.P. Carey Foundation’s generous commitment to Lifelong Learning.