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As Judge Royce Morris concludes his tenure as the Jurist in Residence at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, he reflects on the rewarding experiences and valuable lessons shared with the students and faculty. “We are extremely grateful for the impactful term that Judge Royce Morris served…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School proudly announces the appointment of U.S. District Judge Karoline Mehalchick as the newest jurist in residence. Mehalchick, who brings a wealth of judicial experience and a passion for legal education, will serve a two-year term in this role. “We are…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School Associate Professor Kellyn McGee has been appointed as a Special Advisor to the American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Professional Regulation. She recently completed a three-year term as a member of the Standing Committee on…

In recognition of her expertise, Professor Juliet Moringiello has been appointed by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to serve on the Federal Judicial Center's Bankruptcy Judge Education Advisory Committee. This esteemed role underscores Moringiello’s significant contributions to the…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is proud to announce the addition of its newest faculty members, set to begin their roles on July 1. This esteemed group of legal scholars brings a wealth of experience and a diverse array of accomplishments that will significantly enhance the academic…

Widener University Commonwealth Law is thrilled to announce that Professor Jill E. Family has been appointed as the Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development. This appointment promises to amplify the law school's commitment to academic excellence and innovation."Our faculty has a proud…

Widener University Commonwealth Law 2003 graduate Tara Eberly has been honored with the 2024 Maryland Association for Justice’s Trial Lawyer of the Year Award which according to their website “is given to a lawyer or team of lawyers who made the greatest contribution to the public interest by…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School’s Associate Professor of Law, Michal Buchhandler-Raphael, delivered a presentation on June 6 at the Health Law Professors Conference, hosted by the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics at Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia.…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School welcomed andré douglas pond cummings as its new dean June 1. He came to Harrisburg from University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s William H. Bowen School of Law, where he was associate dean for faculty development and the Charles C. Baum distinguished…

Celebrating commencement surrounded by family and friends makes for some of life’s best memories. For 2024 graduate Gabrielle Spisak, her brother’s presence was a highlight of the experience. Joshua Zepp, a senior chief in the U.S. Navy, was able to secure an unexpected three-day leave from his…

Among the 97 Widener University Commonwealth Law School students graduating this week, four black paws will also strut the commencement stage as leader dog Wings accompanies his human, Zachary Penzone, to receive his law degree. Penzone found that at Widener Law Commonwealth, his passion for…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Wilkes University have signed an agreement that provides Wilkes University students an opportunity to earn both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in six years, saving them time and tuition expenses. Known as a 3+3 program, Wilkes undergraduate…