University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

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

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: penncareylaw.news/47snK8t

In recognition of #InternationalWomensDay, we highlight the global impact of @RangitadeSilva, Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Penn Carey Law, whose UN-adopted addendum strengthens protections for women in conflict. penncareylaw.news/4rTT7B2

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

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: penncareylaw.news/4u9JKyy

The Biddle Law Library hosted its third annual Student Scholarship Luncheon, celebrating research and scholarship authored by Penn Carey Law students, where eight students delivered “lightning talks” about their recent work. penncareylaw.news/3OpjQXt

Prof. Cary Coglianese 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. penncareylaw.news/4rtSCNO

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. 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: penncareylaw.news/40mrsMR

We proudly celebrate the Hon. Stella Tsai, the first Asian American judge on the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. A Penn Carey Law graduate and former Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas judge, she was sworn in this week in University City. Congratulations, Judge Tsai!

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. penncareylaw.news/3M3VFNx

Constitutional rights, gender equality, health data privacy—Profs. Finkelstein, Shaw, and Hoffman tackled the legal issues shaping our lives this week. penncareylaw.news/3M9icIK

Three Penn Carey Law professors rank in the top 40 on SSRN's 2025 author rankings: Cary Coglianese (#19), Elizabeth Pollman (#32), and Herbert Hovenkamp (@Sherman1890) (#36). Their scholarship continues to shape legal thinking worldwide. penncareylaw.news/4a0dvdj

Prof. @DorothyERoberts' 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. penncareylaw.news/4kikGkA

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. penncareylaw.news/3Of9Csk

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. penncareylaw.news/3NXK3Ml

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. 🔗 penncareylaw.news/4qLLcFh

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: 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 ⤵️ penncareylaw.news/4blBchr

“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. 🔗 penncareylaw.news/4b0bjn7