News and Events Archive

Professor Karl Okamoto Presents at National Science Foundation Conference

In Memoriam

Professor Robert Field Presents at Medical Legislation Summit

Professor Rose Corrigan Discusses Upcoming Book on Rape Reform at Ohio University

Professor Reena Parambath Presents at Association of American Law Schools Conference

Earle Mack School of Law Competitive Teams Conclude Winning Season

Professor Karl Okamoto Discusses Novel Teaching Technology at West Coast Conference

Professor Robert Field Presents at the Philadelphia Science Festival

Students Face Off Against Drinker Biddle Attorneys in Simulated Website Acquisition

Margaret Theranger Receives Intellectual Property Law Scholarship

3L Argues Case Before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Two Students Receive Brandeis Law Society Scholarships

Rapper Chuck D Closes Lecture Series on Hip-Hop and the American Constitution

Professors Discuss Questions of Racial Bias and Criminal Procedure in Trayvon Martin Shooting

Conference Explores Emerging Issues in Sale of Human Bone Marrow, Organs

3L Michael Benz Invited to ‘Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition’

Shujaa Graham Recounts Powerful Story of His Life on Death Row

Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark I. Bernstein Emphasizes the Importance of Fact Finding

Harvard Law Professor Kenneth W. Mack Discusses Black Lawyers in the Era of Segregation

Professors Barry Furrow and Robert Field Reflect on Supreme Court Health Care Case

Solo-Practice Pioneer Lauds Law School Alumni

‘Hot Coffee’ Documentary Director Appears at Law School Screening

Andre Smith Investigates Dichotomy between Copyright Enforcement and Hip-Hop

Students, Faculty and Staff Gather in Support of Trayvon Martin

International Court of Justice Judge Sir Kenneth James Keith Provides His Perspectives on The Court

Professor Lisa McElroy Presents Her Case for Cameras in the U.S. Supreme Court

Professor Adam Benforado Discusses the Motivations for Punishment

Professor Robert Field Speaks at Health Law Symposium

Public Interest Auction Raises Over $20,000 for Public Interest Work

Earle Mack School of Law Hosts National Finals of the Transactional Law Meet Competition

Professors Barry Furrow and Robert Field Review Supreme Court Health Care Case at UPenn Law

Students, Alumna Help Plan, Take Part in Conference at Harvard Law School

3L Matt Mossman Helps Secure Settlement for HIV-Positive Nursing Assistant

Pamela Bridgewater Discusses Connection between 13th Amendment and Modern Legal Theory

Professor Chapin Cimino Presents at Conference on Moral Foundations of Private Law at Villanova University

Panel Discusses Legal and Economic Lessons of the EU Financial Crisis

Professor Barry Furrow Discusses Curbing 'Hospital Adverse Events’ at University of Michigan

Speakers Discuss Animal Cruelty Prosecution and Legislation at First Annual Animal Law Week

Professor Lisa McElroy Comments on U.S. Supreme Court Healthcare Case in Huffington Post, The Hill Blogs

Co-op Faculty, Alumna Present at Conference on Externships at Harvard University

Students Win Southern Regional Giles Sutherland Rich Memorial Moot Court Competition

National Law Journal Showcases Supreme Court Seminar

Professor Abu El-Haj to Discuss Constitutional Right of Assembly at the Left Forum Conference

In Memoriam

3L Shelby Skeabeck Wins Writing Competition Prize

Albany Law Professor Anthony Paul Farley Probes the Politics of Authenticity in Hip-Hop

Delegation Visits Haiti During Spring Break

Norman Steinberg: From Copyright Lawyer to "Blazing Saddles"

Rashida West’s Law School Debt Article Featured in Philadelphia Bar Reporter

2L Scott Barlow Elected to  Leadership Post in ABA Law Student Division

John Marshall Law School Professor Kim Chanbonpin Discusses Similarities Between Hip-Hop and Legal Writing

3L Nobumasa Hiroi Published in the New Jersey Labor and Employment Law Quarterly

Hon. Louis H. Pollak Presented with Diversity Award

University of Southern California Professor Steven J. Ross Discusses Hollywood and Politics

Professor Bret Asbury Joins Panel at Yale Law School to Discuss Hip-Hop

3L Shari Berger Kulanu Wins Animal Law Competition

Diversity Awareness Week

Earle Mack School of Law Wins Jessup Competition Mid-Atlantic Super Region Championship

Season for Transactional Lawyering Competition Heats Up

University of Massachusetts Professor Tryon Woods Discusses the Legal and Political Origins of Explicit Hip-Hop Lyrics

Professor Stein Discusses Innovative Approaches to Pensions in Washington, D.C.

Dean Roger Dennis Discusses Facebook’s Initial Public Offering

Speakers Discuss Anti-Muslim Discrimination in the Workplace and Health Care Facilities

Trial Team Wins Regional Championship in National Trial Competition

Lecture by Akilah Folami Traces Hip Hop’s Trajectory from Protest to Commercial Excess

Professor Deborah Gordon's Scholarship Showcased in 'Trusts & Estates'

Writings of Professor Adam Benforado Appear in New Oxford University Press Book

Princeton University Scholar Imani Perry Reviews Connections Between Hip Hop and the Law

Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Secretary Sees Opportunities in Fracking

Reproductive Rights Advocate Explores Legal Skirmishes Past and Future

‘Scottsboro Boys’ Talk Features Actor Forrest McClendon, Professors Donald Tibbs and Kevin Woodson

Lecture Series Continues with ‘A Hip Hop Theory of Justice’

Law School Hosts Feminist Law Professors Conference

Professor Barry Furrow Gives Presentations on Affordable Care Act

Hip Hop and the American Constitution Lectures Focus on Prison Industrial Complex and Community Loyalty

"Civil Action" Attorney Jan Schlichtmann Discusses Judiciary as "Diseased Branch"

Students, Faculty Volunteer with Philadelphia Reads to Honor MLK

Professor Karl Okamoto Leads Discussion at U.S. Association for Small Biz and Entrepreneurship Conference

Professor Barry Furrow Discusses Health Reform at St. Thomas University School of Law

Professor Norman Stein Offers Insights at U.S. Senate Tax Roundtable

University of Virginia Law Lecturer, ERISA Architect Teaches Employee Benefits Law Class

New Book by Professor Donald Tibbs Explores Black Power and the Prisoners’ Rights Movement

School Joins the Association of American Law Schools

‘Vaccine’ Publishes Article by Professor Robert Field

Professor Emily Zimmerman Presents at Legal Education Conference in South Africa

3L Assists with High Profile Discrimination Lawsuit

Electoral College is an Outdated Relic, Constitutional Scholar Says During Visit

Middle East Scholar Discusses Islamic Law

2L Taylor Ocasio Panelist at National Symposium on Diversity in the Legal Profession

Georgetown Law Scholar, Constitutional Accountability Center Counsel
Debate Health Reforms

Starbucks’ Top Advocate Traces Path to the General Counsel Office

Jamin Raskin Discusses "Crisis in the Electoral College" on Nov. 22

Law School Names Eight Public Service Fellows

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Discusses Mental Health Law

Professor Adam Benforado Inks Book Deal

Gov. Edward Rendell Discusses Law and Politics During Visit Nov. 2

Professor Donald Bersoff Elected President of the American Psychological Association

Swearing-In Ceremony Celebrates New Members of the Bar

Law School Board Member, Student to Offer CLE on ‘Bob Dylan: Music, Lyrics and the Law’

Professor Rose Corrigan Presents on Sexual Assault and Police Work at Seminar in Glasgow, Scotland

3L Wins 2011 Shannon Bybee Award

Georgetown Law Professor Randy Barnett, CAC Chief Counsel Elizabeth Wydra Discuss Affordable Care Act

Georgetown Law Professor Randy Barnett, CAC Chief Counsel Elizabeth Wydra Discuss Affordable Care Act

Law School Hosts Discussion on Islamic Law and Legal Systems in Iraq and Iran

Former Governor Ed Rendell Discusses Law and Politics in Philadelphia

Boston College Law Professor Kent Greenfield Discusses ‘The Myth of Choice’

Professor Kirk Heilbrun Discusses Jared Lee Loughner and Criminal Competency on Oct. 24

Law School Hosts Thomas Tang Regional Moot Court Competition

3L Wins Philly Startup Weekend Competition

Technically Philly Gives Shout Out to Law School, Drexel

Acclaimed Human Rights Advocate Discusses Ongoing Struggle in Haiti

Secretary Michael Krancer Discusses Role of the DEP

Appellate Litigation Clinic Persuades U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to Revive Malpractice Case

School Salutes National Hispanic Heritage Month

Atlantic Blogger Raises Profile of NYT Op-Ed by Professor Lisa McElroy

National Jurist Magazine Ranks Earle Mack #10 in Nation for Hands-On Learning

Workshop Helps Entrepreneurs Avoid Common Legal Missteps

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to Speak at World Affairs Council on Oct. 13

Human Rights Attorney to Discuss Rule of Law in Haiti on Oct. 13

Law School Offers Public Service Fellowships

Student-Led Event Raises Funds for 9/11 First Responders

Health Law and Bioethics Scholar to Discuss Conflicts in Human Subject Research on Oct. 6

Event Explores Rationale, Results of Sex-Offender Registries

Veteran Supreme Court Litigator Discusses Defense of Marriage Act

Panel to Explore Megan’s Law Impact in Pennsylvania on Sept. 21

Two Grads Win Case on "The People’s Court"

Judicial Fellowship Program Helps Alumni Navigate the Job Market

Panel Explores 9/11’s Legal Impact on Immigration, Civil Rights

2011 Philadelphia Fringe Festival Features Shows with Professor, Student

Law School Neighbor Cited as Top 10 Restaurateur on Wheels

Faculty Produces a Cornucopia of Scholarship

Event Focuses on Civil Liberties and Immigrants' Rights in a Post-9/11 World

Survey Highlights Rich Academics, Experiential Learning, Student Services

Student Bar Association Hosts Student Organization Information Sessions

Entrepreneurial Law Clinic to Lead Legal Workshop for Startup Companies

Founding Supporter of Law School Dies

Earle Mack School of Law Celebrates American Bar Association Accreditation

Appellate Litigation Clinic Wins Second Chance for Deported Immigrant

Susan L. Brooks and Emily Zimmerman Present at Global Alliance for Justice Education Conference

Rising 2L Helps City with Sustainability Goals During Summer Internship

Rising 2L Blogs for Philadelphia Bar Association

Law School Hosts Legal Research Conference

Recent Graduate Argues Case Before 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Professors Clare Coleman, Deborah Gordon and Amy Montemarano Present at Applied Legal Storytelling Conference

Graduate Receives Award from Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association

Students, Professor Test Drive Ideas on Backpacking Trip

Justinian Society Confers Awards on Rising 3L, Incoming 1L

Law School to Offer International and Comparative Law Co-op Opportunities

Reception Kicks Off Barristers’ Association Mentoring Program

Rising 3L to Receive Bar Association Scholarship

Professor Anil Kalhan Named Finalist for Journalism Award

Commencement Salutes the Triumph of Justice

United States Law Week Covers Appellate Litigation Clinic Victory

Award Fuels Hip Hop and the American Constitution Program

Law School Partners with Barristers' Association of Philadelphia in Bar Mentorship Program

Appellate Litigation Clinic Wins Case in U.S. Court of Appeals

Conference Explores Medical Malpractice as a Global Issue

Supreme Court Veteran Traces Shifts on the Bench During Visit to the Law School

Law Student Receives Prestigious Public Interest Fellowship

Philadelphia District Attorney Discusses Career Path and Reform Goals

Law School Protege a Finalist in National Marshall-Brennan Competition

Legal Research Center's Peter Egler Published in Perspectives Journal

National Lawyers Guild Sponsors Death-Penalty Discussion

Law Students for Reproductive Justice Receive Praise from National Organization

Public Interest Auction Breaks Fund-Raising Record

CNN Report on Medical Malpractice Quotes Professor Barry Furrow

Professor Anil Kalhan Presents at Association of Asian Studies Conference

New York Times Features Parenting Contribution from Professor Lisa McElroy

Moot Court Team Garners Top Honors in Regional Intellectual Property Competition

Law School Delegation Investigates Human Rights Violations in Haiti

3L Ellie Austin Debuts New Column at YoungLawyerOnline.com

University of Pennsylvania Law Review to Publish Article by Professor Robert Field

Wisconsin Law Review to Publish Article by Professor Richard Frankel

Panel Covers Convergence of Criminal and Immigration Law

Students Meet SCOTUS Justices in Washington, D.C.

Public Interest Auction Returns to Raise Funds for Internships

Mock Mixer Promotes Networking Skills

Professor Barry Furrow Discusses Affordable Care Act at Health Law Institute

Students, Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Salute Diversity in the Profession

Professor Adam Benforado Presents at Harvard Conference on Law and Mind Sciences

Student Organizations Promote Diversity in the Profession

Guardian of Reproductive Rights Appears at Law School

Judges Trace Pathways to the Bench

Judges Trace Pathways to the Bench

Professor Barry Furrow Discusses Affordable Care Act at Lewis & Clark Law School

Trial Team Wins Regional Championship in National Trial Competition

Law School Collaborates in Launch of Philadelphia Judicial Fellowship Program

American Constitution Society Gains Notice

Champion of Justice to Speak at Commencement

Professor Barry Furrow Keynotes Federal Health Law Symposium

Six Philadelphia Teens Advance to National Moot Court Contest

Teens Tackle First Amendment Case in Moot Court Contest

Weather Announcement: 2 hour delayed opening for Jan. 27

Workshop Series Expands

Discussion Highlights Reproductive Health Rights

Student Argues Before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Adjunct Professor Steven A. Morley Appointed to Philadelphia Immigration Court

Professor Adam Benforado Presents 'Why We Punish' at Virtual Workshop

Legal Research Center Librarian John Cannan Receives AALL Research Grant

Professors David S. Cohen, Anil Kalhan, Emily Zimmerman Featured at AALS Meeting

Student, Alumna Write Article for ABA Publication

Students Spread Holiday Cheer to Philadelphia Shelter Patrons

Boston Globe Taps Professor Norman Stein in Archdiocese Pension Article

Third-Year Student Receives Public Interest Award

Martha Candiello Appointed Associate Dean for Career Strategies

School Role in Diversity Mentorship Program Wins Praise

Student Offers Firsthand View of Haitian Elections in Philadelphia Inquirer Op-Ed

Professor David S. Cohen Publishes Article in George Washington Law Review

Law School Faculty Create, Write for Top 100 Legal Blogs Chosen by the ABA Journal

Students Meet the Nation’s Leading Business Lawyers in Washington, D.C.

Inaugural Robert B. Washburn Intellectual Property Law Scholarship Awarded

Conference Draws Legal Historians from Around the Globe

Professor Robert Field Discusses Prenatal Care on Marketplace Radio Program

Legal Intelligencer Editorial Praises Law School Approach

Students Break Bread with Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter

Health Reform Events Tap Professor Robert Field's Expertise

Students, Faculty Raise Glasses to Support Charity

Scholar Explores 'Legal Translation'

Professor Karl Okamoto Gives Presentation at Yale Law School Conference

Law School Names 10 Public Service Fellows

Disarmament Advocate Promotes New START Treaty

Prominent Attorneys Discuss the Art & Science of Criminal Defense

Student Ted Oswald Promotes Human Rights, Blogs in Haiti

Conference Assesses Impact of Health Reform on Region

Media Outlets Cover Law School's Health Law Conference

Phi Alpha Delta Cleans Up West Philadelphia Neighborhood

Professor Donald Tibbs Discusses Legal Issues of Proposed Fine in the Philadelphia Inquirer

Health Law Director Grades Health Care Reforms

Law School Listed in Princeton Review Guidebook

Students Run for Justice

Former Clinic Student Helps Win Case for Client with HIV

NPR Host Diane Rhem Interviews Professor Norman Stein

Noted Journalist-Lawyer Speaks at Law School

Indonesian Lawyer and Eisenhower Fellow Visits Law School

Professor Alex C. Geisinger Elected to American Law Institute

Pro Bono and Public Interest Director Karen Pearlman Raab Publishes Article

Professor David S. Cohen Selected as ‘New Voice in Gender Studies’

Law School Launches Public Service Fellowship Program

Professor Robert Field Discusses New Health Care Law on Radio Times

Professor Lisa McElroy Discusses Loyalty and Baby Sitters on New York Times Parenting Blog

Constitutional Law Scholar Visits Law School

Professor Donald F. Tibbs Appears at National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference

Visiting Professor’s Article to Appear in Seattle University Law Review

Law & Psychology Director Addresses Iranian Psychological Association of America

Associate Dean Keynotes Aspiring Law Professors Conference

Visiting Scholar Traces Change in Indian Legal System

Veteran Supreme Court Reporter to Speak at Law School

New Faculty Member Virtually Prepared to Chart New Course

Law School Faculty Expands

Class of 2013 Breaks New Ground, Literally

Law School Alumna Recounts Path to Legal Profession

Professor Speaks on Law and the Embodied Mind Workshop at Columbia University

Renowned Indian Law Scholar to Speak at Law School

Professor Publishes Article in Columbia Law Review Online

Professor's Blog Contributions Reap ABA Recognition

Full-Time Financial Aid Advisor Now Based at Law School

ABC News Quotes Professor About Tylenol Recall

Law School Hosts Academic Support Roundtable

Professor Quoted in Wall Street Journal

Boston Globe Quotes Professor About New Baseball Technology

Law School Newsletter Receives National Award

Professor Re-Elected to American Law Institute Council

Law Students Join Equal Justice Works Summer Corps

Professor Testifies Before U.S. Senate Committee

Commencement Celebrates Accomplishment and Ideals

Rising 3L Receives Justinian Foundation Scholarship

Professor Discusses Supreme Court Decisions on Oprah Radio

Dean Roger Dennis Discusses SEC Action Against Goldman Sachs on CNN

Our Specialty Programs in Health Law and Legal Writing Receive Favorable National Rankings from Peers

National Law Journal Covers First-Ever Transactional Lawyering Meet

Constitutional Law Scholar Makes Circus Catch at Phillies Game

Clinic Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court

Exonerated Former Death-Row Inmate Visits Law School

Report on Haitian Earthquake Survivors Released

Surreal Artwork A New Addition to Legal Research Center

Teens Examine Fourth Amendment in Moot Court Contest

Auction Sets New Record with $20,000 Raised for Public Interest Work

Event Highlights Laws Surrounding Pets Displaced By Natural Disaster

Legal Competition Showcased Deal-Making Skills

Speakers Discuss Breed-Specific Legislation

ABA House of Delegates Cites Drexel Law Review During Debate on Rankings

Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competition Tests Teens' Persuasive Skills

Ambassador Earle Mack Aids Haiti Earthquake Victims

Legal Scholars Headline Conference on Business Improvement Districts

Womens Medical Fund Director Speaks on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Professor's Book Explores Innovative Approach to Legal Practice

Professor Appears on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"

Fourth Annual Kidney Klause Spreads Holiday Cheer

Discussion Explores Discrimination Against Arab Americans

Attorneys Recount Luzerne County Judicial Scandal

Alumni Sworn In as Inaugural Class' Bar Pass Rate Exceeds 93 Percent

Experts Weigh Whistle-Blower Laws as a Remedy for Health Care Deficits

US. Court of International Trade Judge Visits Law School

Class of 2009 Achieves 89.9 Percent Pass Rate on Pa. Bar Exam

Experts Assess Health Reform Challenges and Opportunities

C-SPAN Civics Bus Visits Law School

Environmental Law Society Erects Temporary Park

Sculpture Graces Entrance to Law School

Bioethics Scholar Discusses Jesse Gelsinger Case

New Assistant Dean of Admissions Appointed to Law School

Professor Interviewed About Senator Edward Kennedy

Professor Robert Field Interviewed on Radio Times

Rising 3L Named Equal Justice Standout

Program for Struggling Pennsylvanians Unveiled

Professors Publish Wide Array of Scholarly Work

Philadelphia Native Receives Oxholm Fellowship

Candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney Face Off at Law School

Drexel Law Review Publishes Inaugural Issue

Children's Rights Advocate Visits Law School

Lead Prosecutor in Fumo Trial Discusses Case

Professor Discusses Media Rights on WHYY

Speaker Highlights Ongoing Turmoil in Haiti

Animal Law Expert Discusses Michael Vick Dogfight Case

2Ls Win 2009 Thurgood A. Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition

Symposium Features Debate Over Psychologist's Role in Coerced Interrogations

Auction Nets $17K for Public Interest Work

1L Gains Prestigious Fellowship and Summer Job

Speaker Highlights Limits of Aging International Whaling Treaty

Hispanic Bar Association Confers La Justica Award at Law School

Panel Discusses Death Penalty in Pennsylvania

Kevin Oates Appointed Associate Dean for Student Affairs

Dean of Student Affairs to Lead Northern Illinois University College of Law

Professor Elected to American Bar Association Board of Governors

Leading Constitutional and Civil Rights Attorneys Hail Change in Federal Judiciary

Legal Critic Discusses the Law, Gender and Disablilty

Lunch Speaker Series Tackles Eco-Terrorism Laws

Attorney Discusses Second Amendment Ruling in Landmark Case

Forum Highlights Emerging Challenges to the First Amendment

Professor Offers Commentary on High-Profile Terrorism Case

New Legal Research Center Director Appointed

Kidney Klause Brightens Holidays for Needy Families

Inaugural Law Review Scholar Discusses Legal Education Reforms in Japan

Professor's Book Bound for Publication in Chinese

Scholar Traces Roots of Crisis in Zimbabwe

Anti Prop 8 Counsel Visits Law School

Students Attend National Gathering of Business Attorneys

Pakistan Chief Justice Visits Law School

Law School Immigration Expert Headlines Brown University Program

Professor Offers Prescription for Averting Future Financial Crises

Law School Hosts NITA Building Trial Skills Program

Professor Discusses Constitutional Implications of 2008 Election

Author Discusses a Life in Public Interest Law

Law and Entrepreneurship Retreat Focuses Scholarship

Reception Introduces Students to New Jersey Judges

Immigration Panel Reframes Policy Debate

Phi Alpha Delta Aids Philadelphia Non Profit

Students Garner Foundation Scholarships

Law School Welcomes Class of 2011 and Returning Students

Law School Announces Diversity Fellows

3L Receives Justinian Foundation Scholarship

Conference Covers Patient Care Pandemics and Health Policy Reform Paradigms

New Professor Wins Journalism Award

Drexel Pledges Support for 2010 National High School Mock Trial Contest

Legal Writing Institute Directors Convene at Law School

Moot Court Competition Tackles Age Discrimination Case

Earle Mack School of Law Celebrates New Name and Namesake

$30 Million Gift to Drexel Will Fuel Growth of Pennsylvania's Newest Law School

Death Penalty Critics Decry Lapses in Criminal Justice System

Chelsea Clinton Makes Campaign Stop at Law School

Auction Raises $14K for Public Interest Summer Work

Drexel College of Law the Toast of the Legal Community

Law School Receives Provisional Accreditation from the American Bar Association

American Constitution Society Gains Notice