Law and the Augustinian Tradition Inaugural Lecture Series, Aug. 28

Beginning in August 2018, The Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy will be hosting a lecture series on "Law and the Augustinian Tradition." John Witte, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law, McDonald Distinguished Professor and Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, Emory University School of Law, will be presenting "From Gospel to Law: Martin Luther's Reformation of Law, Politics, and Society." This lecture is approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1 Ethics CLE credit.

Villanova University Appoints E. Michael Zubey, Jr., as Vice President and General Counsel

Villanova University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced the appointment of Villanova Law alum E. Michael Zubey, Jr. '93 BA, '96 CWSL, as Vice President and General Counsel, effective Aug. 17. In this role, Zubey will oversee all University legal affairs and is responsible for the vision and leadership of Villanova’s overall legal strategy. As Vice President and General Counsel, he will serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and advise the President, Board of Trustees and administrative officers on a broad range of legal matters.

Three Recent Alumni Receive Pro Bono Distinction Award

The Philadelphia Bar Association presented alums Nikkita Gottling ’18, Pamela Putnam ’18 and Christian Wynne ’18 with the Eve Biskind Klothen Law Student Pro Bono Distinction Award. The award is given to area law students for their commitment to pro bono and public interest work. They were recognized for their pro bono legal work through our in-house clinics, student organizations and externship placements.

Professors Joy Mullane and Les Book Receive Inaugural Diane E. Ambler ’78 Faculty Curricular Innovation Award

Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law recently announced the inaugural Diane E. Ambler '78 Faculty Curricular Innovation Award to recognize faculty members who have distinguished themselves through their innovation in creating pedagogical and curricular changes with a positive impact on the Law School. Professor Les Book and Professor Joy Mullane were named co-recipients of the award for their collaborative development of an innovative model for teaching.