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Penn Carey Law faculty offered trusted insight on fast-moving legal, economic, and regulatory issues in this week’s headlines.

Full coverage ➝ https://penncareylaw.news/4j3rlOX
December 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) and political commentator Chris Hayes (@chrislhayes.bsky.social) delivered this year’s Annenberg Lecture (@asc.upenn.edu), discussing how changes in media and public attention are reshaping U.S. politics.

https://penncareylaw.news/4iJQIoX
December 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Maritime strikes, immigration law, regulatory power, human rights, and criminal justice led this week’s coverage—with Penn Carey Law faculty offering key insights.

Full roundup ➝ https://penncareylaw.news/48DteNG
December 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
From new scholarship to high-profile commentary in TIME, @theguardian.com, and @washingtonpost.com, Penn Carey Law faculty are helping shape critical conversations on law and policy.

Read the full November faculty scholarship and media roundup ➞ https://penncareylaw.news/443LChb
December 1, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This short holiday week, our faculty contributed to national conversations about academic freedom, lawmakers’ free speech, independent agencies, and LGBTQ asylum protections. https://penncareylaw.news/3MbwdVP
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A new U.S. News op-ed by Profs. Serena Mayeri (@serenamayeri.bsky.social) & Amanda Shanor led this week’s coverage, urging universities to reject Trump’s proposed “compact.” Their commentary joins insights on antitrust, climate leadership, & wrongful convictions. https://penncareylaw.news/43Kn5xs
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Fall called—it said Philly wears it best. 🍂

#PennCareyLife
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Happy Howl-o-ween 🐕🎃

The Equal Justice Foundation is a student-run organization that empowers and raises funds for law students to pursue careers serving low-income and underrepresented clients — including its annual pet costume contest.

Learn more: https://penncareylaw.news/4oFs8Hj
October 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Penn Carey Law welcomed 137 accomplished legal professionals to the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School as members of the LLM/LLCM Class of 2026.

We’re excited to watch this incredible group thrive and contribute to our global Penn Carey Law network.
www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/17...
August 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Basking in that just-graduated feeling.

We love touting our students’ and alums’ successes — and sharing photos from their big day. Follow us on Instagram @penncareylaw for more photos from our graduates.

📸: Christopher Jones L’25, Kristina Kotyza L'25, Uri Fixler L'25, and Gianna Hill L'25
May 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
On Sunday, May 18, we celebrated the incredible achievements of the Penn Carey Law Class of 2025 — marking a powerful new chapter for each of our graduates. With keynote remarks by Governor Philip D. Murphy WG’83.

Read the full recap: www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/17...
May 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🎓 The Penn Carey Law Class of 2025 proudly joined the University of Pennsylvania’s 269th Commencement on historic Franklin Field today. A huge congratulations to our graduates. 🎉
May 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🎓 With the toss of a cap, a new chapter begins.

Today, we joyfully welcome the Class of 2025 into the Penn Carey Law alumni community—a lifelong network of advocates, leaders, and changemakers.

We’re so proud of you, and excited to see all the ways you will make an impact. 🎉
May 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The excitement is building! Students are lining up, the stage is set, and we’re just moments away from the start of Penn Carey Law’s 173rd Commencement.
Soon, the Class of 2025 will cross the stage and join our global alumni community.
May 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“Lawyerless courts” handle most civil cases—but many face them alone. Practice Professor Colleen F. Shanahan introduces Justice Lab, where Penn Carey Law students advocate for justice through hands-on client work and policy reform.

Watch the video: www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/17...
April 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Edward V. Sparer reshaped public interest law, championing systemic reform for those in poverty. His legacy lives on through landmark cases & TPIC's Sparer Symposium.

Read how his vision continues to inspire: www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/17...
March 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
As part of TPIC's Public Interest Week, Carlos Felipe Uriarte L’05 returned to Penn Carey Law to engage with students, faculty, and leadership. A former Biden Admin Assistant AG, Uriarte shared insights from his public service career. Read more about his visit:
www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/17...
March 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Should officials release anonymous ballots after elections? Some push for transparency, others worry about secrecy. A study by Michael Morse, Shiro Kuriwaki, & Jeffrey B. Lewis shows 99.83% of votes stay secret in Maricopa with ballot release. Read more: www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/17...
March 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Trump's attacks on DEI programs risk reversing civil rights gains. Legal insights from Penn Carey Law's Serena Mayeri: thehill.com/opinion/whit...
March 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Silverman bustling
Courtyard baby snowman gleams
Welcome back, students!

Please feel free to share your back to campus haiku in the comments!

#PennCareyLife
January 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM