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Congrats to Prof. @kateshaw.bsky.social and Rachael Totz L'26, winners of the @acslaw.bsky.social 2026 Richard D. Cudahy Writing Competition on Regulatory and Administrative Law. Their scholarship was recognized in the lawyer and student categories, respectively. https://penncareylaw.news/3R8qvaj

penncareylaw.news2026 Cudahy Writing CompetitionProfessor Kate Shaw and Graduate Rachael Totz were Honored in the 2026 Cudahy Writing Competition.
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Prof. Kara Finck has received the 2026 Distinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy Award from APA’s Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice, recognizing her leadership in trauma-informed child advocacy and child welfare reform. https://penncareylaw.news/4wEJSXn

law.upenn.eduDistinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy AwardKara R. Finck Wins Distinguished Contribution to Child Advocacy Award from the American Psychological Association
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See how Penn Carey Law’s Interdisciplinary Child Advocacy Clinic brings law and social work students together to tackle issues ranging from education, child welfare, immigration, mental health, and more. https://www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/18584-course-feature-interdisciplinary-child-advocacy

law.upenn.eduAdvocacy Across DisciplinesPenn Carey Law's Interdisciplinary Child Advocacy Clinic brings law and social work students together to tackle issues ranging from education, child wel...
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"Energy affordability is a system problem, not just a consumer problem." In a new @theconversation.com US piece, @shelley-w.bsky.social and co-authors analyze how regulators, utilities, states, and communities can reduce rising energy costs and energy insecurity. https://penncareylaw.news/3Sr5I1Z

penncareylaw.newsEnergy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers moneyThere are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.
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Professor Anita L. Allen has received a 2026 Career Achievement Award from the @futureofprivacy.bsky.social, recognizing her lasting impact on privacy, ethics, and technology governance. https://penncareylaw.news/4uF6WUK

law.upenn.eduFuture of Privacy Forum Career Achievement AwardProfessor Anita L. Allen has been awarded a Future of Privacy Forum Career Achievement Award for her leadership in data protection and emerging technologies.
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Professor Praveen Kosuri was appointed Co-Chair of the NYC Bar Association AI & Digital Technologies Task Force, AI & Legal Education Subcommittee, leading national conversations on how AI is reshaping law schools’ approach to training future lawyers. https://penncareylaw.news/3Skc0QA

penncareylaw.newsNew Appointment in AI and Legal EducationPraveen Kosuri was appointed Co-Chair of New York City Bar Association Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies subcomm...
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Congratulations to the Penn Carey Law Class of 2026! 383 graduates across our JD, LLM, LLCM, SJD, and ML programs celebrated the start of an exciting new chapter. Thank you to Governor @joshshapiropa.bsky.social for delivering inspiring keynote remarks. https://penncareylaw.news/49uNfY3

law.upenn.eduPenn Carey Law Commencement 2026The Law School’s 2026 graduating class was honored with a ceremony at the American Academy of Music.
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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

law.upenn.eduProvost’s Award for Teaching ExcellenceJessica Simon C’95 is recognized for her leadership in legal writing, academic support, and student success at Penn Carey Law.
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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

penncareylaw.newsAI, Expertise, and Administrative LawProfessor Cary Coglianese examines the limits of AI in federal agency decision-making.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

penncareylaw.newsCary Coglianese on the Tariff Ruling and the Rule of LawCary 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...
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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

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

penncareylaw.newsE. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship ProgramDominique Malone Boni L’26 was awarded the prestigious criminal defense fellowship administered by Georgetown Law.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

penncareylaw.newsReforming Long-Term Care PolicyA 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.
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Can’t take students to COP30? Bring COP30 to them. Penn Today highlights how Profs. William Burke-White & Ken Kulak gave students a real-time look into the conference through Zoom and live briefings from Brazil. https://penncareylaw.news/4iRAJ8m

penncareylaw.newsBringing COP30 from Brazil into Penn classrooms | Penn TodayPenn Carey Law professors Bill Burke-White and Ken Kulak attended COP30, this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, and incorporated their experiences into their International Climate Chang...

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POLICY DIGEST: Our latest policy digest from Kleinman Center and @penncareylaw.bsky.social professor Shelley Welton (@shelley-w.bsky.social) explores the National Energy System Operator's pioneering model and lessons it offers for improving the U.S.’s fragmented and inefficient energy planning.

kleinmanenergy.upenn.eduEnergy System Planning: New Models for Accelerating Decarbonization - Kleinman Center for Energy PolicyEnergy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania
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Thanks to The Daily Penn for spotlighting Justice Lab, our newest clinic launched in fall 2025 & led by Prof. Colleen Shanahan. Students drive state & local legal reform with partners in Philly & nationwide. Coverage: https://penncareylaw.news/4iB5FJG Video: https://penncareylaw.news/48bRFBk

thedp.comPenn Carey Law launches Justice Lab clinic for social justice, legal reformLed by Carey Law professor Colleen Shanahan, the Justice Lab trains students to reform and shape the legal system with a focus on state and local laws.