Widener Law Commonwealth

Today we thank the members of our Widener Law Commonwealth community who’ve served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Special thanks to the students and faculty who joined this week’s Veterans Lunch to share experiences and build community.

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Widener Law Commonwealth Graduates Sworn Into Pennsylvania Bar Pride, relief, and joy filled the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as 24 members of Widener University Commonwealth Law School&rsqu...

Proud moment for Widener Law Commonwealth!
Twenty-four members of the Class of 2025 were sworn into the Pennsylvania bar, with Justice P. Kevin Brobson ’95 administering the oath.
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Photo drop from our 35th Anniversary Gala!

Relive the celebration and see the full album here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzeYp

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Twenty-seven Widener Law Commonwealth alumni were sworn in by Justice P. Kevin Brobson ’95 in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Dean andré douglas pond cummings praised the Class of 2025 for their grit and stellar bar-pass results.

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Thinking Like a Judge, Writing Like a Lawyer: Why Widener Law Commonwealth’s Program Stands Apart At Widener University Commonwealth Law School, legal writing isn’t just a requirement; it’s the foundation of everyt...

What sets Widener Law Commonwealth apart? The people who teach here.

Our Legal Methods faculty don’t just teach writing—they mentor, challenge, and guide students through hands-on learning that builds real confidence.

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Big congratulations to 3L Elizabeth Wenger, our new 2025–26 Reybitz Business Advising Program Fellow! She’s bringing strong business insight and a passion for transactional law to this hands-on fellowship.
Read her story: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...
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The Widener Law Commonwealth Appellate Advocacy Honor Society is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 official membership.

Widener Law Commonwealth’s Amanda Sholtis Honored with Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching For nearly two decades, Professor Amanda Sholtis has been a steady and inspiring presence in Widener University Commonwealth Law...

We’re proud to celebrate Prof. Amanda Sholtis, honored with Widener University’s Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching! Her creativity and care have shaped generations of law students.
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We’re still reliving the magic of our 35th Anniversary Gala!
Doug Wolfberg ’96 and his wife, Tina, gave $250K to rename Courtroom A180 as the Wolfberg Courtroom, a “transformational investment,” said Dean cummings.
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🎃It’s a Halloween tradition at Widener Law Commonwealth! 🎃

Professor Kearney’s Torts I class dressed up as their favorite characters from iconic torts cases. How many can you name?

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Widener Law Commonwealth’s Law & Government Institute has shaped public service for 25 years, and its impact continues to grow. Read the new report highlighting its legacy and influence across Pennsylvania and beyond: cwldc.widener.edu/landginstitu...

F. Lee Francis, assistant professor of law, spoke with TIME about how history may guide the Supreme Court’s next major Second Amendment case.
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Thank you to everyone who made our 35th Anniversary Gala a night to remember! As Dean andré douglas pond cummings said, “We are a school of access. We find and unlock greatness—and we’ve been doing it for 35 years.” Let’s build a bold future together!
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Gala night in Harrisburg!
We’re celebrating 35 years of Widener Law Commonwealth and the generations of leaders shaped by our personal, practical, and professional legal education.
See you at the Hilton at 6 p.m.!
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Hands-on Advocacy: Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic helps families find stability and students find purpose When Harrisburg grandmother Deborah Myers wanted to adopt her two young grandchildren, she turned to the Central Pennsylvania La...

Every family deserves support and a path forward. At Widener Law Commonwealth, students like Erin McCabe Lysaght ’23 gain real experience helping families through the Law Clinic and the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legal Line. Read how one case changed lives:

Professor @buchhandler.bsky.social spoke with @pennlive.com about the evidentiary challenges in prosecuting rape cases. She explained that PA law limits the use of other sexual assault evidence, though it can sometimes be admitted to show intent, plan, or lack of mistake. tinyurl.com/2jcrdw9v

We gathered in the pit to celebrate our grads who took the July bar exam, along with the faculty and staff who supported them every step of the way. Dean cummings shared how proud and grateful we are for the hard work and determination that went into this accomplishment. They crushed it.

The results are in! Congratulations to our Widener Law Commonwealth grads who passed the July 2025 Pennsylvania Bar Exam. Years of hard work and long nights brought you here. Celebrate this moment—it’s all yours!
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Professor Michael Dimino joined national legal experts for the Federalist Society’s Supreme Court Preview in D.C., diving into key cases before SCOTUS this term. Watch the panel: www.youtube.com/live/men2xXM...

Widener Law Commonwealth students gain real-world practice through mediation simulation It wasn’t a lecture. It wasn’t a textbook exercise. At Widener University Commonwealth Law School, students found th...

In Professor Christian Johnson’s class, students took on a real-world mediation instead of a lecture. They learned that most cases settle long before trial, and how to make that happen. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Join us for Evening at the Capitol on Nov. 19, 5:30–7 p.m. at the PA State Capitol. Celebrate service and community as we honor this year’s Public Service Award winners. Free event sponsored by the Law & Government Institute. Register by Nov. 10: www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at...

Donald Smith ’00 balanced days as PA’s deputy secretary of compensation and insurance with nights in Widener Law Commonwealth’s evening division. His legal education later shaped his leadership as CEO of CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Co. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Professor F. Lee Francis recently published an article in the SMU Law Review examining firearm bans and the Second Amendment.

Read more on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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We’re honored to welcome Judge Joseph F. Bianco of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for tonight’s CLE at Widener Law Commonwealth. Join us for a discussion at 5 p.m. on the federal courts and judicial decision-making.

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Inside Dauphin County Domestic Relations: How WLC Students Learn the Realities of Family Law For Amanda LoPiccolo, a 2005 graduate of Widener University Commonwealth Law School, family law is both challenging and deeply r...

Widener Law Commonwealth students gained real-world family law experience this summer with alumna Amanda LoPiccolo ’05 at Dauphin County Domestic Relations, learning courtroom skills and the value of compassion. Read more:
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On Sept. 17, 1787, delegates signed the U.S. Constitution, shaping our legal framework. Gouverneur Morris, who penned its final text, wrote: “This constitution was made for the people. It is not the act of sovereign states.” #ConstitutionDay

From Harrisburg to the Heart of Italy: Law Students Gain Global Perspective in Rome This summer, nine Widener University Commonwealth Law School students traded their Harrisburg classrooms for centuries-old piazz...

Nine WLC students spent their summer in Rome, earning credits while experiencing centuries of history and culture. Curious about joining the 2026 study abroad program? Learn more here: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Veterans-Turned-Law Students Named 2025–26 Patrick J. Murphy Fellows Widener University Commonwealth Law School has named third-year student Brent Finkbeiner and second-year student Grant Villa-Rod...

Congrats to our 2025–26 Patrick J. Murphy Fellows, Brent Finkbeiner and Grant Villa-Rodriguez!

Thanks to alumnus Patrick J. Murphy ’99, this fellowship gives students hands-on experience in law and government.

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Celebrate 35 years of Widener Law Commonwealth on Oct. 25 at the Hilton Harrisburg. Gather with alumni, faculty, and friends for an evening to mark the transformative impact of legal education.

Tickets: wlcgiving.widener.edu/35thGalaTix

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Join us in celebrating Kristen B. Hamilton ’05, the 131st President of the PA Bar Association! RSVP by Aug. 27: www.eventbrite.com/e/celebratin...