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The curious case of orchids and over-criminalization
Todd Aagaard, Vice Dean and Professor of Law, spoke to NPR Marketplace’s The Uncertain Hour about a federal orchid smuggling case that is often cited as example of overcriminalization. More...
Supporting Social Entrepreneurship
Reece Cooke ’18 and David Hollander ’18 provided legal assistance to Sanctuary Farm—a nonprofit developing community farm spaces that engage homeless and housing instable populations—through the Clinic for Law and Entrepreneurship. More...
Discovering Art Law
Virginia Hansen ’17 gained invaluable legal experience through externships with the Philadelphia Art Museum and the Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. More...
Exemplifying Villanova Values
Mark Wilhelm ’15 and Abel Garza ’16 are giving back to the community through pro bono work as they launch their careers in Big Law. More...
Preparation for Professional Success
Villanova’s three-year, credit-bearing Professional Development program employs an individualized approach that encourages and engages students in active career exploration. More...
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2018 Commencement
The Charles Widger School of Law Commencment will take place on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. on the Campus Green of Villanova University. For more details, please click here.
New Directors to Lead Federal Tax Clinic and Law Library
Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean and Professor of Law, recently announced the appointments of Christine Speidel as Assistant Professor and Director of the Federal Tax Clinic, and Amy Emerson as Assistant Professor and Director of the Law Library. Both were hired after rigorous nationwide searches and will join the Law School in July. Read more
The Villanova Law Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Playing Key Role in Fighting for Victims of Trafficking
Since its launch in 2015, the Villanova Law Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE Institute) has provided educational training and services and impacted key legislative efforts in the fight to support survivors of trafficking in Pennsylvania and beyond. Read more
Moot Court Board Sees Success in Competitions across United States
Six teams from Villanova Law’s Moot Court found recent success at competitions across the United States. Each team was comprised of two students from the Moot Court Board. Read more
Faculty Highlights
Brett Frischmann: Wrote an op-ed "How Self-Driving Car Policy Will Determine Life, Death and Everything In-Between" for Vice on Mar. 23.
Doris Brogan: Quoted in The Washington Post, "Why Fox News will probably not be penalized for airing a Seth Rich conspiracy theory" on Mar. 14.
Andrew Brandt: Appeared on CBS This Morning for "A top NCAA prospect was paid illegally to join a program" on Mar. 3.
Alumni Spotlight
Joanna McClinton '06
PA State Representative
Pennsylvania State Representative Joanna McClinton ’06 was recently appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing. She is the first woman from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve on the Commission, which is charged with creating and maintaining a consistent and rational statewide sentencing policy through the adoption of guidelines that promote fairer and more uniform sentencing throughout the Commonwealth. Rep. McClinton joined the House of Representatives in 2015 after winning a special election. She currently represents the 191st Legislative District, which includes parts of southwest Philadelphia and Delaware County. Read more
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