Legal Education News Digest - Week Ending April 17, 2026
Coverage of Delaware Law School's planned move to downtown Wilmington and recent on-campus Delaware Supreme Court session are featured in this AALS newsletter.
Coverage of Delaware Law School's planned move to downtown Wilmington and recent on-campus Delaware Supreme Court session are featured in this AALS newsletter.
Commonwealth Law School Professor Michael Dimino is a featured guest on this episode of "The Spark" podcast on WITF. Dimino provides clarity on a recent executive order that may change funding for public media sources. Dimino's segment begins at 17:40.
Widener Board of Trustees member Lou Rodriguez '91, president and founder of Rodriguez Consulting, LLC, has been selected as the recipient of the Eastern Pennsylvania Entrepreneurial Success of the Year Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Eastern Pennsylvania District Office. Rodriguez was nominated for the award by Lenin Agudo, director of Widener's Small Business Development Center.
This article authored by Dana Moore, executive director of Student Financial Services, highlights Widener's commitment to financial literacy for students as well as scholarship opportunities for graduates of the Chester-Upland School District.
This article features expert commentary from Delaware Law School Emeritus Professor Lawrence Hamermesh. Hamermesh offers insight into Tesla CEO Elon Musk's plans to move the organization's incorporation out of Delaware following a legal dispute.
Dean of the School of Engineering Pamela McCauley is featured in this segment as she heads to Washington, D.C. today to advocate for the advancement of women in STEM fields.
See also: CBS News
Widener announced plans to move Delaware Law School to downtown Wilmington as part of The Bridge Project. This opportunity will position Delaware Law in the heart of the legal and business communities. President Stacey Robertson and Dean Todd Clark attended a press conference yesterday alongside Delaware elected officials and community partners involved in the project.
See also: Delaware Public Media, The Philadelphia Inquirer, WDEL, Delaware Online, 6ABC Action News, WDDE, Philadelphia Business Journal, Delaware Business Times, Bisnow, National Today, Law360, Delco Today, Vista Today
Delaware Law School student Brett Wilson authored this opinion article sharing his thoughts on the political landscape in his home state of Maryland.
Coverage of Commonwealth Law School's recent law review symposium and Delaware Law School's bar preparation game show event are featured in this weekly news roundup from the AALS.
Laura Wallon '26 is featured in this profile for her role as Widener Student Government Association president. Wallon shares about what holding this role means to her, her priorities for the organization and more.
Commonwealth Law School graduate and adjunct faculty member Michele Kluk '06 has been selected as the commencement speaker at her alma mater, Shippensburg University.
Civil engineering major Jocelin Mayorga '28 has been selected as a recipient of the WTS Philadelphia Primera Foundation Scholarship and is featured in this Q&A. This scholarship, awarded by WTS Philadelphia, recognizes students for their academic excellence, leadership and commitment to advancing the future of transportation.
Associate Professor of History Jordan Smith has been selected as a 2026–27 Eccles Institute visiting fellow with the British Library. This fellowship program offers funding for researchers to spend time with the British Library's collections in London to further their research.
This article discussing a large development project in downtown Wilmington, notes Widener's plans to relocate Delaware Law School into the city.
See also: Delaware Business Times
Commonwealth Law School was one of 22 law schools nationwide to compete in the 2026 Wayne State Taft Transactional Law Invitational hosted by Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP. Students Elizabeth Wenger, Gianna Ianni and Ryan Manderbach made up the Commonwealth Law team.
News coverage from both Delaware Law School and Commonwealth Law School is featured in this issue of the Legal Education News Digest email. The message features Delaware Law School student accomplishments at the 41st annual Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition and Commonwealth Law School's newly announced 3+3 agreement with Washington & Jefferson College.
This article features Karen Ulmer '95 for her upcoming co-authored book “The Heart of Success." Ulmer, a member of the Delaware Law School alumni board, is the founder and owner of Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., a Pennsylvania and New Jersey law firm focused on family law, estates and real estate matters.
Professor Emeritus Harry Augensen published this round up of stars, constellations and planets that will be visible from Earth during April.
Assistant Teaching Professor Ben Nadler authored this piece exploring different literary portrayals of Abraham Lincoln throughout history.
Professor of psychology Ross Steinman is a featured expert in this article discussing the use of digital price tags at Walmart. Steinman says that consumers' concerns about fluctuating prices are valid, but he doesn't see the big box retailer implementing that strategy due to potential blowbacks.