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Widener University Commonwealth Law School students gained unique insight into a pivotal moment in First Amendment law when two seasoned litigators visited their class to discuss their firsthand experience with Garcetti v. Ceballos, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case on public employee speech.…

What does it mean to age with dignity—and how can the legal system support that process? That was the heart of the conversation at Widener University Commonwealth Law School on April 16, where students and faculty came together for a presentation entitled 'Reframing Aging.' The event, part of a…

When Kevin Gold graduated from Widener Law Commonwealth in 1993, he never imagined he’d one day be the subject of a chapter in a book—or that chapter would simply be titled “Kevin Gold.” But nearly 35 years into a legal career built at the intersection of law, passion, and precision, that’s exactly…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School welcomed Ronald M. Levin to campus recently for the 2025 John Gedid Lecture, where he tackled one of the most talked-about U.S. Supreme Court decisions in administrative law in recent memory. Levin, the William R. Orthwein Distinguished Professor of Law at…

Widener Law Commonwealth's annual spring law review symposium recently brought together legal scholars, practitioners, and students to discuss legal barriers surrounding gender-based violence. The event, which featured panels on sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking, highlighted…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is enhancing the certificate program offered by its Law and Government Institute to provide even more robust opportunities for students pursuing careers at the intersection of law, government, and public policy. The program is introducing a new government…

Todd Shill, a 1993 graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, has built an impressive career at the crossroads of law, media, and entertainment. As the founder of 75|77 Entertainment, he reflects on how his legal education paved the way for his journey into the entertainment industry and how media law…

Ebony Hammond, a 2021 graduate of Widener Law Commonwealth, credits much of her success as an attorney at JSDC Law Offices to the invaluable experiences and connections she gained during her time at the law school. From real courtroom exposure to a thriving network of mentors, Hammond says Widener…

Students from Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic visited B’Nai B’Rith Apartments on April 4 to provide free estate planning services to senior residents, part of the law school’s longstanding commitment to public service and experiential learning. The…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School recently hosted its 18th annual Dean’s Diversity Forum, an event designed to foster meaningful discussions on legal education and practice. This year’s theme, "Difficult Conversations: Equitable Inclusion," explored how legal professionals can engage in…