PA Governor Shapiro will serve as Penn Carey Law’s 2026 Commencement Speaker. He will address the Class of 2026 on May 18 at the Academy of Music. Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/47IJrRW

Advancing AI Scholarship & Research Penn Carey Law faculty are advancing cutting-edge scholarship at the intersection of AI and emerging legal technologies.

Explore how Penn Carey Law faculty are advancing cutting-edge scholarship at the intersection of AI and emerging legal technologies.
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Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence Jessica Simon C’95 is recognized for her leadership in legal writing, academic support, and student success at Penn Carey Law.

Jessica Simon C’95 has been named a 2026 recipient of the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence for Non-Standing Faculty. Her recognition marks the third consecutive year a Penn Carey Law faculty member has been honored. https://penncareylaw.news/4bX8Ngd

Penn Carey Law | AI Month at Penn See how the Law School is participating in events across AI Month at Penn.

April is AI Month at Penn. Join us for a series of events exploring human-centered AI across regulation, copyright law, business, education, and more! https://penncareylaw.news/4bG4DKN

AI, Expertise, and Administrative Law Professor Cary Coglianese examines the limits of AI in federal agency decision-making.

Prof. Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) spotlights AI use in federal agency decision-making. In a new essay in @theregreview.bsky.social, he explains why current AI tools cannot replace the reasoned human judgment the law requires. Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/4dj8eQe

Penn Carey Law Faculty Named Among Most Cited Legal Scholars Seven professors have been named to the latest Top 100 Legal Scholars ranking, which tracks citations to recent legal scholarship.

Seven Penn Carey Law faculty are recognized among the Top 100 Legal Scholars. Fisch and Pollman rank in the top 10 overall—while Pollman and Roberts place in the top 10 for co-authored work.

Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/4bGEbiH

Beyond Algorithms: Engineering Judgment in the Age of AI Professor Justin “Gus” Hurwitz explores how legal frameworks and ethical responsibility shape engineering decisions, training students to anticipate r...

Professor Gus Hurwitz (@gushurwitz.bsky.social) trains engineers to consider law & ethics alongside AI design. His approach shows that every design decision has real-world consequences. Profile originally featured in Penn Engineers, read more: https://penncareylaw.news/47HzkN1

Federal Judge Cites Senior Lecturer Karen U. Lindell’s Research in Dickinson v. Trump Lindell’s article on trial-level amicus briefs informs judicial reasoning in high-profile First Amendment litigation.

Senior Lecturer Karen U. Lindell’s forthcoming research on trial-level amicus briefs was cited by a federal judge in Dickinson v. Trump, highlighting the real-world impact of faculty scholarship.

Full paper: https://penncareylaw.news/47snK8t

Criminal Defense Clinic: Injecting Humanity into the Criminal Legal System Students in the Criminal Defense Clinic gain hands-on trial experience representing clients in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and the Philadelphia...

Learn how Penn Carey Law’s Criminal Defense Clinic gives students the chance to gain real, hands-on experience representing clients in Philadelphia courtrooms. https://penncareylaw.news/4sq7E7p

New Paper Warns White House–Law Firm Deals Threaten Lawyer Independence Louis Rulli and Benjamin Brody L’24 propose changes to professional conduct rules to protect independence and public access to counsel.

New research from Penn Carey Law explores how White House–law firm agreements can threaten lawyer independence.

“At its heart, Model Rule 5.6(b) protects the public’s right to an independent legal profession.” — Louis Rulli & Benjamin Brody L’24

Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/4u9JKyy

Cary Coglianese on the Tariff Ruling and the Rule of Law Cary Coglianese describes the Supreme Court’s decision as a clear affirmation of the rule of law. In his view, the ruling reflects the Court’s willing...

Prof. Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) weighs in on the 6–3 SCOTUS ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the IEEPA does not authorize presidential tariffs — a decision he calls an important affirmation of the rule of law. https://penncareylaw.news/4rtSCNO

Jean Galbraith on the Supreme Court’s Rejection of Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Jean Galbraith explains why the decision marks a significant check on executive authority and a reminder that presidential power is constrained by law.

Prof. Jean Galbraith explains why the Supreme Court’s rejection of emergency tariff authority in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump is a significant check on executive power and a reminder that presidential authority is constrained by law.
https://penncareylaw.news/4tNZhE4

The Winter 2026 Alumni Journal is here!
Celebrate a year of faculty scholarship, student achievements, and alumni impact — plus stories of giving and community impact.

Read the full issue: https://penncareylaw.news/40mrsMR

E. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship Program Dominique Malone Boni L’26 was awarded the prestigious criminal defense fellowship administered by Georgetown Law.

Congratulations to Dominique Malone Boni L’26 on being selected as a 2026 E. Barret Prettyman Fellow. She is the first Penn Carey Law graduate to receive the prestigious criminal defense fellowship administered by Georgetown Law since 2016. https://penncareylaw.news/3M3VFNx

Constitutional rights, gender equality, health data privacy—Profs. Finkelstein, Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social), and Hoffman tackled the legal issues shaping our lives this week. https://penncareylaw.news/3M9icIK

Three Penn Carey Law Professors Rank Among Top Legal Authors on SSRN Cary Coglianese, Elizabeth Pollman, and Herbert Hovenkamp place in the top 40 by total downloads, demonstrating the global reach of Penn Carey Law scholar...

Three Penn Carey Law professors rank in the top 40 on SSRN's 2025 author rankings: Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) (#19), Elizabeth Pollman (#32), and Herbert Hovenkamp (#36). Their scholarship continues to shape legal thinking worldwide. https://penncareylaw.news/4a0dvdj

Prof. Dorothy Roberts Releases Memoir on Interracial Families in America New memoir from Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts is an exploration of race, identity, and family in America.

Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts' new memoir, The Mixed Marriage Project, intertwines her family's story with her father's research on interracial couples in Chicago. An exploration of love, race, and identity in America. Watch Prof. Roberts discuss her new memoir. https://penncareylaw.news/4kikGkA

Forging the Future: AI at Penn Carey Law Penn Carey Law is leading a changing landscape of legal education and AI with a focus on technological fluency and ethical practices.

How do you prepare future lawyers for a world where AI is embedded in practice and policy? At Penn Carey Law, we’re integrating responsible AI skills, ethical frameworks, and interdisciplinary insight across our curriculum. https://penncareylaw.news/3NXK3Ml

Penn Carey Law faculty analyzed constitutional law, immigration enforcement, climate policy, and financial markets across TV, podcasts, and national news this week. Catch up on their latest media appearances. https://penncareylaw.news/3Of9Csk

Why Attorney Continuity May Not Improve Outcomes for Criminal Defendants Prof. David S. Abrams and Northwestern’s Priyanka Goonetilleke examine a foundational assumption in public defense and find no evidence that vertical re...

Does having the same attorney throughout a criminal case improve outcomes? New research from Penn Carey Law's David Abrams and Northwestern's Priyanka Goonetilleke finds no evidence that "vertical representation" delivers promised benefits. 🔗 https://penncareylaw.news/4qLLcFh

Congratulations 2026 Keedy Cup Winners! The Penn Carey Law community joins Dean Sophia Lee in congratulating Jeff Berkowitz L’26 (left) and Christopher Tarakji L’26 on their Keedy Cup victor...

Congratulations to this year’s Edwin R. Keedy Cup winners, Jeff Berkowitz L’26 and Christopher Tarakji L’26!

Read more and view photos here: https://penncareylaw.news/4bghdk2

Penn Carey Law in the News: Faculty on Trump v. Cook oral arguments, federal authority, civil rights, and regulatory policy. Featuring Profs. Shaw, Finkelstein, Mayeri, Welton & Senior Fellow Rudovsky ⤵️ https://penncareylaw.news/4blBchr

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Through Service and Action At Penn Carey Law, service is central to legal education—and to honoring Dr. King’s enduring call to justice.

“What are you doing for others?” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On #MLKDay, we reflect on how Penn Carey Law students put service into practice through our clinics and public interest programs. 🔗 https://penncareylaw.news/4b0bjn7

This week’s Faculty in the News features insights from Profs. Kate Shaw, Cary Coglianese, and other Penn Carey Law faculty in the media. ⤵️
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Our first Faculty in the News roundup of 2026 is live—featuring Penn Carey Law faculty insights on pressing topics of the day, including global conflict, climate policy, and health policy.
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2025 was a year of progress and purpose — made possible by our people.

Grateful for the Penn Carey Law community.
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2026 Patricia J. Williams Award Prof. Lisa Fairfax was recognized by the AALS Section of Race and Private Law.

Congratulations to Prof. Lisa Fairfax, named the 2026 AALS Patricia J. Williams Award winner for outstanding scholarship on race and private law.
Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/4jas80r

Reforming Long-Term Care Policy A summary of the current long-term care crisis, how we got here, options for reforming federal policy, and the costs of the status quo to the people affected.

Long-term care needs are rising—but federal policy isn’t keeping pace. A new brief from Penn LDI, drawing on research by Allison K. Hoffman, Rachel Werner, and Tamara Konetzka, explores today’s LTC challenges and opportunities for reform. https://penncareylaw.news/4aPHvcw

Year in Review 2025 was a year of momentum at Penn Carey Law. New initiatives expanded access, interdisciplinary work deepened our impact, and students committed thousands of hours to service through clinics and pro bono projects.

2025: a year of progress and purpose. Discover the people, stories, and milestones that shaped the year at Penn Carey Law. https://penncareylaw.news/4izbmYt

William Nelson Cromwell Foundation Article of the Year Prof. Sandra Mayson was recognized for her article, “Bail at the Founding.”

Congratulations to Prof. Sandra D. Mayson, recipient of the 2025 Legal History Article of the Year Prize from the William Nelson Cromwell Foundation for her Harvard Law Review article, “Bail at the Founding."

Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/48wUPBd