From new research to national media, Penn Carey Law faculty are driving the conversations that shape law and society. See what’s new in this month’s Faculty Scholarship Roundup ⤵️ https://penncareylaw.news/4oX4iXU

Service is at the heart of the Penn Carey Law experience. Through TPIC, students engage with service through pro bono projects and public interest work that creates lifelong impacts. https://penncareylaw.news/4p8Lbu9

From classroom to courtroom: Penn Carey Law’s Amicus Advocacy course trains students to craft real-world amicus briefs that shape appellate law. https://penncareylaw.news/47z4vJy

Penn Carey Law faculty weigh in on this week’s top legal stories—from voting rights and racial equity to executive power and global diplomacy. Read the roundup: https://penncareylaw.news/498oMbA

Fall called—it said Philly wears it best. 🍂 #PennCareyLife

This is a new era,” Prof. Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) tells WBUR’s On Point, as AI use in gov’t grows from 150 to 3,000+ cases. “Humans design & use these systems — and they must remain accountable.” https://penncareylaw.news/4oTsNFj

Public Interest Week 2025, hosted TPIC, starts today! We’re celebrating “All Change Is Local” with panels & conversations on how local advocacy drives systems change. Honoring Akbar Hossain L’18, PA Secretary of Policy & Planning. 🔗 https://penncareylaw.news/4oYTOaB

Reliable assurance that a project’s declared ton of carbon savings equates to a real ton of emissions removed…is crucial,” write Prof. Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) & Cynthia Giles in Science, cited by MIT Tech Review. https://penncareylaw.news/4oskDUK

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

Prof. Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) weighs in on the EPA’s proposed TSCA rule, warning that it could leave the agency “with less information...on which to base its decision-making about risk management of toxic chemicals.” Read via Newsweek: https://penncareylaw.news/4nzXQ8a

“It’s very concerning to see them on this list for a project where they don’t have any intrinsic interest,” Prof. Claire Finkelstein tells The Washington Post, warning against donor pressure for “pet projects.” https://penncareylaw.news/4oBKnNW

Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) and her @strictscrutiny.bsky.social co-host unpack Trump’s expanding executive power, National Guard challenges, & more in “Trump’s DOJ Shakedown.” Listen: https://penncareylaw.news/4og982A

A new article by Prof. Leo Katz and Alvaro Sandroni of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management explains why even impartial judges can appear biased. Read “The Judging Game”: https://penncareylaw.news/3JxnoEP

Prof. Dorothy Roberts was named a recipient of the 2025 Bioethics Founders' Award, the Hastings Center for Bioethics' most prestigious honor. Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/3Wisise

“SEC rules can endure if made apolitically to protect market efficiency,” Prof. Jill Fisch tells @bloomberglaw.com. Politicized rulemaking “isn’t how an independent agency is supposed to operate.” https://penncareylaw.news/475lRPp

At Penn Carey Law, service is part of who we are. This #NationalProBonoWeek, we celebrate a community that gave 62,000 hours to pro bono and clinical work—making a difference locally and globally. 💙 Learn more about public interest at Penn Carey Law: https://penncareylaw.news/42RnMVo

Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) joins @crooked.com’s Strict Scrutiny (@strictscrutiny.bsky.social) to break down Louisiana v. Callais & what it could mean for the future of the Voting Rights Act. Listen: https://penncareylaw.news/42RAKm1

“You just can’t call something war to give yourself war powers,” Prof. Claire Finkelstein tells @apnews.com, warning that framing anti-drug operations as armed conflict undermines international law. https://penncareylaw.news/47cyx7j

“Who sits on the state’s highest court matters a great deal.” Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) & Prof. Eric Orts urge Pennsylvanians to vote in critical state judicial elections shaping rights & democracy. https://penncareylaw.news/4ncPGlK

“Companies that don’t show—or don’t give—know they’ll be out of favor,” Prof. Claire Finkelstein tells @wsj.com on the ethical risks of a recent Trump White House donor dinner. https://penncareylaw.news/4hbAO5Q

@quattronecenter.org Fellow Dana Bazelon examines in Slate how Trump’s Truth Social post could give James Comey and Letitia James rare grounds to file vindictive prosecution motions—potentially reshaping how courts handle politically motivated prosecutions. Read her analysis.

“As AI becomes part of daily life, public demand for its use in government will grow,” Prof. Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) tells TIME. But transparency & oversight are essential. https://penncareylaw.news/3WcsgC7

Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) joins @crooked.com’s @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to unpack the Supreme Court case over state bans on conversion therapy for minors & what’s at stake for free speech & LGBTQ+ rights. https://penncareylaw.news/3LclHwV

Clean energy can’t succeed on incentives alone. Prof. Shelley Welton’s new paper shows how the failed early-2000s nuclear renaissance highlights the need for oversight, strong institutions, and innovative policy design. https://penncareylaw.news/3WFtplO

A milestone for Penn Carey Law: 4 alumni were selected as U.S. Supreme Court clerks, the most in a single year for the Law School. Congrats to Cal Barnett-Mayotte L’22, Bethany Lee L’22, Miles Gray L’24 & Lavi Ben Dor L’20! https://penncareylaw.news/4nJscpE

Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) joins her co-hosts on this week’s @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to preview the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court term & the cases that could shape constitutional law. Listen: https://penncareylaw.news/4ndqpbr

Prof. Roosevelt & Visiting Prof. Shanor raise constitutional and structural concerns about the Trump administration’s proposed “compact” with universities, pointing to First Amendment issues and shifts in federal authority. https://penncareylaw.news/42r2mhz

Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social), a @nytimes.com Opinion writer, hosted a conversation w/ Profs. William Baude and Stephen Vladeck assessing the Supreme Court’s new term and Chief Justice Roberts’ 20-year tenure. https://penncareylaw.news/42U0IFg

Prof. Tom Baker (@notthattombaker.bsky.social) spoke with @newrepublic.com on how insurers, driven by profit and climate risk, have reframed claims as “leakage,” contributing to higher costs and fewer protections for homeowners in hurricane-prone states. https://penncareylaw.news/4nz3yYH

Practice Prof. Sarah Paoletti spoke w/ @inquirer.com on immigrant disappearances and UN recourse, noting advocates should “encourage the U.S. to recommit to its international human rights obligations and fully engage...in the international human rights systems.” https://penncareylaw.news/3VNUtyV

Profs. Kermit Roosevelt and Claire Finkelstein spoke with the Daily Penn about Trump’s national security memo, highlighting its broad language and potential impacts on universities and federal authority. https://penncareylaw.news/4gY48N8

Prof. Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) explores SCOTUS rulings and lessons from the Redemption Court on this week’s @strictscrutiny.bsky.social 🎧 Listen: https://penncareylaw.news/46PBngZ

In this week's episode of @strictscrutiny.bsky.social, Professor Kate Shaw (@kateshaw.bsky.social) and her co-hosts take a look at the impact of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, three years into her time on the Supreme Court. https://penncareylaw.news/42N9G7d

Prof. David Skeel coauthors @nytimes.com op-ed on Puerto Rico’s debt crisis, exploring lessons from bankruptcy law for the island’s financial recovery. https://penncareylaw.news/3VynI8S

Prof. Jean Galbraith in @politico.com: U.S. withdrawal from the UN climate treaty would sideline the nation from vital global talks & risk major instability. https://penncareylaw.news/4nsfbAM

Prof. Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) shared insights on regulatory excellence with leaders from 18 Australian regulators, highlighting integrity, competence, and engagement as central to building public trust. Watch his interview & slides: https://penncareylaw.news/3IcrQbG

As Chicago Public Schools advances its Black Student Success Plan amid federal inquiry, Associate Practice Prof. Cara McClellan (@racelawjawn.bsky.social) tells ChalkBeat, "What we're seeing is an attempt by the Trump administration and conservative groups to say that Students for Fair..." Read more

@theregreview.bsky.social features an article on a paper Professor Saule Omarova co-wrote on why US banking law is an existing anti-monopoly framework. https://penncareylaw.news/47MFXP9

@quattronecenter.org Assistant Director Marissa Bluestine spoke to @nysfocus.bsky.social about the state's CIU and how it is handling wrongful convictions. https://penncareylaw.news/4pn15lz?

Professor Kate Shaw joins NPR's 1A to discuss the lawsuits against the Trump administration. https://penncareylaw.news/47KIBFc

In this op-ed she co-wrote for The Hill, Professor Claire Finkelstein explains why Trump can't use the military to police America's streets. https://penncareylaw.news/4pjkfbJ

Prof. Tobias Barrington Wolff tells Newsweek that any attempt by the Trump administration to restrict access of firearms from an entire class of adults would lead to "swift and forceful" constitutional rebuke. https://penncareylaw.news/3V9cc3G

We are thrilled to welcome the JD Class of 2028 to Penn Carey Law. From 31 states, D.C., and across the globe, 266 incredible students are beginning their law school journey. Orientation Week brought community, connection, and plenty of firsts. We can’t wait to see what they’ll accomplish.

In National Law Review, Professor Elizabeth Pollman’s research on the many meanings of “ESG” is highlighted in an article on corporate sustainability and resilience planning. Read more: https://penncareylaw.news/4pf9B64

“The real point of them is a show of force to bring Democratic governors … under the control of the federal government,” Professor Claire Finkelstein told Stateline on National Guard deployments and the dangers of blurring military and civilian roles. https://penncareylaw.news/4lYkVAr

Prof. Claire Finkelstein, alongside colleagues from Georgetown Law and Villanova Law, filed an amicus brief in Newsom v. Trump that outlined why President Trump posed serious constitutional risks by attempting to federalize the California National Guard against the wishes of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Professor Cary Coglianese (@cary-coglianese.bsky.social) speaks with @bloomberglaw.com about a lawsuit recently filed in Maryland federal court by FreeState Justice that accuses the federal government of depriving transgender workers of protections and processes afforded to cisgender workers.

In this op-ed she wrote for @nytimes.com, Professor @kateshaw.bsky.social writes about whether the Supreme Court will put real limits on President Trump in the wake of this week's ousting of Lisa Cook, a member of the Fed's board of governors.

Professor Herbert Hovenkamp speaks with Reuters about xAI's lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI and how it will be the first opportunity for United States courts to define the AI market for antitrust purposes.

In this week's episode of @strictscrutiny.bsky.social, Prof. @kateshaw.bsky.social and her co-hosts break down the Court's greenlighting of Trump's anti-DEI NIH cuts and the president's war on mail-in ballots. Prof. Shaw also sits down with Prof. @serenamayeri.bsky.social to chat about her new book.