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At Villanova Law, we’re radically transforming the educational experience and offering you the real-world business skills you need to thrive in today’s highly competitive landscape, regardless of your chosen field. more...
Faculty Focus: Tuan Samahon
Not only do Villanova Law School professors use books to teach the law, but they also use current events to help make the law a living reality for students. more...
Villanova Today, Tomorrow the World
VLS graduates are primed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market, and alumni such as Holly Blackwell ’10 are a testament to the program’s success more...
Villanovans at the Top
A Villanova Law education prepares you to be not only a great lawyer, but also a great leader. And we’ve got the alumni to prove it. more...
The Write Stuff: Legal Writing at Villanova
At Villanova Law School, you’ll master the legal writing skills you need to be practice-ready, day 1 and beyond. more...
Faculty Focus: Michelle Madden Dempsey
At Villanova, you’ll learn from and be mentored by some of the most innovative minds in legal education, including Michelle Madden Dempsey, Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development and Professor of Law. more...
Business Modules Bring Learning to Life
Villanova Law recently launched new learning modules designed to immerse students in the practical application of their law studies and prepare them for today’s business-centric legal practice. more...
Externships: Invaluable Real-World Work Experience
At Villanova Law, our externship placements go beyond the typical non-profit organizations and government agencies to encompass opportunities at Big Law firms and multinational corporations. more...
Corporate Connections
A Villanova University School of Law education not only launches careers at the country’s most prestigious law firms, but also the world’s most successful corporations. more...
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VLS News
National Law Journal Ranks VLS No. 47 'Go-To' Law School
The National Law Journal (NLJ) has ranked Villanova University School of Law (VLS) as the No. 47 “go-to” law school in its 2014 rankings. This annual report identifies the top 50 law schools with the highest percentage of 2013 juris doctor (JD) graduates hired as first-year associates at the nation’s most prestigious law firms. Read more
Op-ed Co-authored by Professor Todd Aagaard Published in New York Law Journal
Professor Todd Aagaard, whose scholarship focuses on environmental law, co-authored a July 10 New York Law Journal op-ed with Joel Eisen of the University of Richmond Law School on the EPA's recently announced Clean Power Plan. Read more
Andrew Brandt Discusses O’Bannon v. NCAA on Bloomberg Television’s Market Makers
Andrew Brandt, Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova University School of Law, discussed the potential impact of financial compensation for college athletes on the NCAA's business model.
Two VLS 2014 Alums Take Top Honors in IP Law Writing Competition
Two recent graduates of Villanova University School of Law (VLS)—Leah Octavio ‘14 and Michael Haviland ’14—were announced as first and second place winners of the PA Bar IP Law Writing competition. Read more
Lany Villalobos ’14 Named ABA Tax Public Service Fellow
Lany Villalobos ’14 is the recipient of a 2014 Christine A. Brunswick Public Service Fellowship. Beginning in the fall, Villalobos will work with the Pennsylvania Farmworker Project, a division of Philadelphia Legal Assistance (PLA). Her fellowship project is designed to expand tax services to Spanish-speaking, low-income migrant and seasonal farmworkers in rural Pennsylvania. Read more
Deanship of Villanova University School of Law Named in Honor of Arthur J. Kania ‘56
Villanova University School of Law has announced the naming of its deanship position in honor of Arthur J. Kania ’56. Mr. Kania, a member of the inaugural graduating class of 1956, and his wife, Angela, have been significant benefactors to the Law School throughout its history. John Y. Gotanda serves as The Arthur J. Kania Dean of the Villanova University School of Law. Read more
VLS Alumni Spotlight
Charles "Max" McCauley III '02
General Counsel
Devon International Group
Charles “Max” McCauley III '02 JD/MBA, '05 LLM is currently General Counsel for the Devon International Group in King of Prussia, a multinational group that partners with entities ranging from small private companies to Fortune 500 enterprises to help achieve its goals of driving affordability and access in healthcare, information technology, manufacturing and international industries. He was previously a partner at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP and worked at various other law firms providing litigation, bankruptcy, and transactional advice to a variety of businesses and high-net worth individuals.
Kristin Kennedy '95
Associate General Counsel
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals
Kristin Kennedy '95 is Associate General Counsel at Auxilium Pharmaceuticals. Her responsibilities include providing legal support for the teams of sales, marketing and commercial development in areas of advertising and promotion, marketing programs, strategic asset development, compliance, regulatory, corporate policies and contract negotiations. In addition, Kristin provides comprehensive legal support for the research and development organization. Prior to joining Auxilium, Kristin held the role of Division Counsel at Pfizer, Inc. and Wyeth and was an associate in the corporate department of Montgomery, McCracken, Walker, & Rhoads LLP and Pepper Hamilton LLP.
Anthony D. Foti '07
Managing Associate
Dentons US LLP
Anthony D. Foti '07 is a managing associate at Dentons US LLP, a top international law firm in New York City where he focuses on corporate and securities law. Prior to joining Dentons, Anthony worked at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Throughout his career, Anthony has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies and bulge bracket investment banks, including Goldman Sachs & Co. and Bank of America. Following his graduation from Villanova Law where he was a managing editor of the Villanova Law Review, Anthony clerked for The Honorable Dennis M. Cavanaugh, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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