WIDGER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Congratulations once again on your admission to Villanova Law! We would like to invite you to a special leadership event for our Widger Leadership Scholar candidates on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

You are among a select group of exceptional admitted students invited to participate in an all-day leadership development summit with Charles Widger ’73, current Widger Leadership Scholars and influential student and industry leaders. It will be an excellent opportunity to explore the school and to learn first-hand about our community. A detailed schedule of events is below.

 

Schedule

8:30 AM | Check-in Begins

9:00–9:10 AM | Opening Remarks

Michael Risch, Vice Dean and Professor of Law
Melissa A. Lee, Assistant Dean for Admissions

9:10–9:20 AM | Introductions of Widger Planning Committee, Current Widger Scholars and Widger Scholar Candidates

Be prepared to mention your name, current work/school and one interesting fact that you provided.

9:30–9:50 AM | Leadership Exercise Introduction

Moderator: Doris Brogan, Harold Reuschlein Leadership Chair & Professor of Law
Ann C. Juliano, Professor of Law

10:00–11:00 AM | Leadership Exercise: Breakout Groups

Team A: Jennifer Henfey, Associate Dean for Professional Development and Leadership
Team B: Todd Aagaard, Professor of Law
Team C: Julia Moscato Besselman, Director of Professional Development and Leadership

11:00–11:10 AM | Break

11:15 AM–12:30 PM | Leadership Exercise: Group Discussion

Moderator: Todd Aagaard, Professor of Law

12:30–1:15 PM | Lunch

1:30–2:45 PM | Leadership Exercise: Hypo Debrief & Industry Leader Panel

Moderator: Doris Brogan, Harold Reuschlein Leadership Chair & Professor of Law

2:45 – 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks 

Charles Widger ’73, Managing General Partner, East Bay Merchant Capital Fund
Melissa A. Lee, Assistant Dean for Admissions

3:00–4:00 PM | Current Scholar Meet & Greet

Enjoy informal, casual conversations with current Widger Leadership Scholars. No faculty or staff will be present.

4:00–5:00 PM | Closing Reception

Mingle with Barbara and Charles Widger, Industry Leaders, Widger Scholars, faculty, staff and students.