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.

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.”

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36th Annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Commemorative Conference 

Penn Carey Law’s BLSA will host “The Continued Fight for Equality: 60 Years with the Civil Rights Act of 1964” on Saturday, February 17.

Taken at Law Day, held at the University of Pennsylvania Museum on May 1, 1965. L to R: Raymond Pace Alexander, Sadie T.M. Alexander, Mar...

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy: A Day of Service and Reflection 

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.

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.

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.

Kermit Roosevelt

The History of Juneteenth 

Prof. Kermit Roosevelt discusses the history and significance of Juneteenth in a new documentary and in an interview at Penn Today.

LGBTQ Pride

First Amendment and Anti-Discrimination 

“The Speech Clause of the First Amendment has never been a license for businesses to discriminate in the commercial marketplace,” writes Prof. Tobias Wolff.

BLSA students in front of partner law firm B&P; also pictured is B&P managing partner Adelaide Benneh Prempeh

Serving Black Communities Across the Globe 

This year, the Black Law Student Association traveled to Ghana to engage with local lawyers as they worked to build their firm’s pro bono practice.

Keshara Senanayake L'23

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.

Dorothy Roberts

American Philosophical Society Election 

The esteemed American Philosophical Society, founded in 1743 by Benjamin Franklin, has elected Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts to join its prestigious membership.

Equal Rights Amendment Advocacy 

“The fight for the E.R.A… .  should serve as a reminder that constitutional amendment is possible,” writes Visiting Prof. Kate Shaw at The New York Times.

Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession 

In the NALP Bulletin, Joanna Craig explores how increasing efforts to recruit and support neurodiversity in the legal profession raises new disclosure questions.

Lessons on Diplomacy 

After spending a semester studying women’s international human rights, Penn Carey Law students visited the UN Headquarters in New York.

Ending Mass Incarceration 

At Slate, Seema Saifee, Quattrone Center Research Fellow, explores how incarcerated individuals have contributed to the conversation on reducing incarceration and crime.

Prison Legal Education Project 

By bringing legal education to prisons, the Prison Legal Education Project supports incarcerated individuals to lead their own successful legal advocacy.

‘Abortion Pill Ruling is Bad Law’ 

At The New York Times, Visiting Prof. Kate Shaw argues that the Biden Administration should challenge the recent abortion pill decision.

Lawyers Leading ESG 

Penn Carey Law’s thought leadership in the ESG sphere uniquely prepares our students to enter this rapidly evolving field of business law.

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.

Disability & the Right to Move in the World 

“[G]reater overall access masks the realities and stakes of air travel for people with disabilities,” writes Prof. Jasmine Harris at The Regulatory Review.

Honoring Dedication to Public Service 

The Honorable Aida Waserstein L’73, who came to the United States as a Jewish Cuban refugee and is also a children’s book author, was recently inducted into the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame.

Celebrating Women’s History Month 

Our Office of Equity & Inclusion has curated this list of Penn Carey Law information and resources recognition of Women’s History Month.

‘Where Is the Outrage?’ 

The Future of the Profession Initiative’s Jim Sandman L’76 recently discussed strategies to close the civil justice gap.

Meet the Sadie Scholar Class of 2025 

The Sadie Scholar Class of 2025 reflects on what the Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander Scholarship Program means to them and why representation in the legal field is so important.

Gender Justice Advocates 

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Penn Carey Law is proud to highlight dedicated advocates working tirelessly in the crucial fight for gender justice around the world.

Honoring a Pioneer and Civil Rights Advocate 

Penn Carey Law’s BLSA honors Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander’s legacy by exploring critical legal issues pertinent to the Black community and working toward progressive legal advocacy.

Award-Winning Privacy Scholarship 

Prof. Anita L. Allen’s article on privacy, race, equity, and online data-protection reform has been awarded a 2023 Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award.

An Ethos of Service 

Penn Carey Law has a long history of teaching students how to incorporate service into legal work.

‘The Unfinished Work of Abolition’ 

The Advocacy for Racial and Civil (ARC) Justice Clinic was recently launched with a symposium centered on the crucial, ongoing work toward a more equitable society.

Black History Month

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.

Stalwart Pro Bono Service 

Victoria A. Joseph C’11, L’17 has prioritized building a practice that centers public service — including work on the historic prosecution of former police officers involved in George Floyd’s murder.

The Case for Affirmative Action 

ARC Justice Clinic Director Cara McClellan GEd’12 discusses how affirmative action benefits institutions in this Q&A with Penn Today.

Advocating for Racial and Civil Justice 

On February 3, the ARC Justice Clinic will launch with a day of events geared toward the continued fight for racial and social justice.

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.

Velvet Rope Discrimination 

Presidential Prof. Shaun Ossei-Owusu LPS’08 explores the civil rights’ implications of pervasive race, gender, and sex discrimination in bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.

Norma Levy Shapiro

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.

Putting Women Back into the Picture

Putting Women Back into the Picture 

In a new report, students study the intersection between arts, culture, and gender-based stereotypes to better understand trends in law and policy worldwide.

Makayla and Bridget, 2023 Skadden Fellows

2023 Skadden Fellowships 

Makayla Harrison C’18, L’23, GEd’23 and Bridget Lavender L’21, SPP’21 have attained competitive Skadden Fellowships to support the launch of their careers as public interest advocates.

Amicus in LGBTQ+ Rights Case 

Prof. Tobias Wolff writes that the First Amendment “affords no sanctuary for discriminatory conduct in the public marketplace.”

Reflections on 1L Diversity Fellowships 

Three Penn Carey Law students reflect on their Big Law experiences during their 1L Diversity Fellowships.

Jim Sandman L'76

Honoring Lifetime Achievement 

The American Lawyer has honored Jim Sandman L’76 with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

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.

Affirmative Action in Higher Education 

In this Q&A, Cara McClellan GEd’12 of the Law School’s Advocacy for Racial and Civil (ARC) Justice Clinic explains what’s at stake in the Supreme Court case over Harvard’s affirmative action policy.

Supreme Court’s ‘Wrecking Ball’ 

“As Black students in law school, we’re concerned that SCOTUS could dismantle affirmative action at a time when students of color remain at significant disadvantage,” write BLSA Advocacy Co-Chairs Devontae Torriente L’24 and Ty Parks L’24 for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Leading the Innocence Project 

Christina Swarns L’93, who has dedicated her career to criminal justice reform, speaks with Essence about her position as Executive Director of the Innocence Project.

‘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.

1L Diversity Fellows 

Piper-Simone Casey L’24 and Michelle Rodriguez L’24, GR’24 spent their summers as Ropes & Gray 1L Diversity Fellows.

Reproductive Justice 

At The Guardian, Prof. Dorothy Roberts explains why the reproductive justice movement must be more collective and go beyond abortion rights.

Bail Reform Benefits 

A Quattrone Center study has found that misdemeanor bail reforms in Harris County, Texas have had a positive impact on public safety.

Jim Sandman

Equal Access to Justice 

Jim Sandman L’76  urges California legislators to amend a bill that would “prohibit reforms that are essential to allow people to exercise their civil rights.”

Social Justice Grant 

Prof. Sally Gordon has secured a Klein Family Social Justice Grant for her project, Free State Slavery and Bound Labor: Pennsylvania.

Civil Rights Pioneer 

The unveiling of the design of a new mural honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. was held on Friday, July 15.

The Honorable A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. 

Judge Higginbotham was a self-described “survivor of segregation” who become one of the country’s most prominent Black judges.

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.

World book and copyrights day and international legal rights concept with old book in library with judge gavel on open law textbook in co...

Increasing Access to Justice 

The Access to Justice Tech Fellows Program mobilizes law students across the country to generate pathbreaking ways to increase access to justice for the most vulnerable communities.

Public Interest Essay Competition Renamed 

The University of Pennsylvania Law Review has renamed its annual essay competition to honor Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts.

Rangita de Silva de Alwis

Advancing Women’s Rights 

Rangita de Silva de Alwis was elected to the UN CEDAW Committee for the term 2023-2026.

‘Evolving Interpretations of Title IX’ 

On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Prof. Karen M. Tani L’07, PhD’11 shares her insights on the landmark bill from a historical perspective.

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