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Warren Agin, senior consultant and director of professional development at LexPredict, LLC, is certain that machines won’t replace humans in all tasks.  But, they will transform how lawyers provide professional services in the future. Agin, founder and chair of the American Bar Association…

David Sunday ’07 carries principles he learned while serving in the U.S. Navy with him each day when he reports to work as district attorney of York County.Those principles -- honor, commitment, and courage -- guided him on his path to becoming a lawyer. They now serve him as he leads the York…

Now an employee in the court where he was once a defendant, Timothy Wynn is grateful for every opportunity he has been given because of his successful completion of a veterans treatment court program. Wynn, a certified peer specialist in the Philadelphia Veterans Treatment court, is a former US…

This project is based on a simple but powerful premise: Sustainable development would make the United States more livable, healthy, secure, and prosperous.   Policies that promote sustainability would help grow our economy, create jobs, improve quality of life in our communities,…

The day Derek Hartman decided to change the course of his future is one he will never forget. Hartman was working as a police officer and was dispatched to a house fire. He arrived on the scene to find the house fully engulfed in flames. He was able to save one occupant, but sadly the other person…

Family. Friends. Food. Laughter. All were a part of the second annual Alumni Weekend hosted by Widener Law Commonwealth. The weekend included an alumni awards reception, a 5K race, continuing legal education lectures, and the Dean’s Picnic. The Alumni Awards Reception was held at the Country Club…

Supriya Philips has a goal when she becomes a lawyer — to help those in her community. Philips, a third-year law student, was one of four Widener Law Commonwealth students chosen to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship Program through the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN). The…

Liz Simcox works tirelessly to connect law students, recent graduates and members of the legal community with the right connections to help them grow their careers. In recognition of her accomplishments, she will be will be honored with the Zealous Advocate Award at a reception during Alumni…

Rhodia Thomas, a 1997 alumna, has dedicated her legal career to public service. In recognition of her dedication, she will be presented with the Outstanding Service Award at the Alumni Weekend on September 21. She was nominated by Paul Edger ‘11, who was previously honored with the Outstanding…

Michael Cooper, a first-year law student, has been to far corners of the globe, but knew someday he would trade jumping out of planes for legal books. Cooper served in Special Operations in the Army for 10 years, with much of his career focused on working in intelligence and gathering data that…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced today that Commonwealth Professor of Business Law Juliet Moringiello has been named Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development. In her new role, Dean Moringiello is responsible for helping to raise the academic and external profile of…

Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced today that Chief Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania will serve a two-year appointment as the Jurist in Residence at the law school. During her tenure as Jurist in Residence…