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Adam Liptak Named Penn Carey Law’s 2024 Commencement Speaker

Adam Liptak has covered the Supreme Court for The New York Times for 16 years.

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Kate Shaw

Shifting Landscape of Reproductive Rights

Prof. Kate Shaw writes, “Woven throughout [two cases before the Supreme Court] are arguments that gesture toward the view that a fetus is a person.”

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Shareholder Activism

Prof. Jill E. Fisch and Lecturer in Law Dan McDermott’s course teaches students to holistically analyze a corporate issuer to include several factors, including ESG/corporate governance.

Serena Mayeri

The Critical Role of History After Dobbs

Prof. Serena Mayeri writes, “History can counsel against past errors and justify affirmative approaches to protecting rights and combating inequality.”

Professor Cathie Struve

Celebrating Excellence

Prof. Catherine Struve receives the 2024 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.

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We believe the lawyers of tomorrow will also be experts in business, communications, health, technology, international studies, social work, education, and emergent fields. As an essential part of the University of Pennsylvania family, we allow our students to enrich their legal education by offering them the opportunity to take graduate level courses at one of our sister schools as well as joint degrees or certificates of study. We also welcome into our classrooms students whose careers and educations cross sectors and international lines. Students pursuing Master in Law and LLM degrees enrich and diversify our course discussions, contributing to the Law School’s overarching mission to provide the finest and most comprehensive legal education for all students.

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University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School students consistently pursue careers at top law firms, leading public interest organizations, government bodies, and academic institutions across the country and around the world. The strength of our programs coupled with our extensive alumni network ensure that graduates can enter the market working in the fields they love, writing the future of law both nationally and internationally.

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The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s inclusive, welcoming community works collaboratively toward one common goal: to lead the future of law. We invite students, faculty, and staff to challenge the norm in a rigorous but supportive environment. For many in our community, the Law School represents a common ground where warmth, inclusivity, and the pursuit of knowledge are shared values.

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March 29, 2024

Penn Carey Law International Arbitration Association Annual Conference 2024

The Penn Carey Law International Arbitration Association is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting our 6th annual conference on March 29, 2024, at the Penn Carey Law campus. This year’s conference is themed “The Future of International Arbitration” and will feature a keynote speech by Gary Born, Chair of the International Arbitration Practice at WilmerHale, on site. This year, we welcome speakers from firms including White & Case, Latham & Watkins, Cleary Gottlieb, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Panels will explore the latest global trends in arbitration, including ESG and Technology Disputes. During the conference, you’ll have the opportunity to: - Engage with leading voices in arbitration - Participate in dynamic panels - Connect with fellow arbitration professionals during our networking reception Join us for the conference by registering here: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Z2TT9fw4A852ei. This program has been approved for a total of 4.5 (3.5 Substantive and 1.0 Ethics) CLE credits for Pennsylvania lawyers. CLE credit may be available in other jurisdictions as well. Attendees seeking CLE credit can make a payment via cash or check made payable to “The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania” on the day of the event or prior to the event via the online registration link in the amount of $180.00 ($90.00 public interest/non-profit attorneys). In order to receive the appropriate amount of credit, passcodes provided throughout the program must be noted in your evaluation form. Penn Carey Law Alumni receive CLE credits free through The W.P. Carey Foundation’s generous commitment to Lifelong Learning.

April 1, 2024

Examining the Interconnected Elements of Religious Bias

Religious identity spans many aspects of life and culture, and is deeply rooted in history. The complexity and nuance of religious belief, practice, and identity are sometimes replaced by stereotypes and binaries, particularly in times of conflict. This series aims to examine and resist this reductive tendency by expanding cultural awareness and promoting skills that are key to working effectively across difference. Given the current rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia, the first two events in this series will examine each one in depth. The presentations will explore the complexity of these categories and the interconnectedness of religious and other forms of identity-based bias. They will also identify common themes that arise across religious bias in order to deepen our understanding of each other’s experiences and perspectives. The series will culminate in a workshop that uses case studies to explore how religious difference can strengthen a community.

April 2, 2024

Capital Markets 101 Lunch Talk with Simpson Thacher

Penn Carey Law Capital Markets Association is excited to invite you to join our Capital Markets 101 lunch talk with Simpson Thacher attorneys. The lunch talk will be held on April 2, 2024 from 12 PM to 1 PM in a hybrid format, where Simpson attorneys will join via Zoom and students will attend in-person in Gittis 213. Lunch will be provided. RSVP form: https://forms.gle/gravPj2Cy6yBm7Tr9