Professor @buchhandler.bsky.social and the Criminal Law Society welcomed @davidleegarlock.bsky.social for “From Abused to Accused.” A survivor of long-term abuse, he later became a defendant after killing his abuser, sharing insight for prosecutors & defenders. #ReentryAdvocacy #VictimizedOffenders

Mark your calendar: Roar4Widener is April 8! Join The Pride visit widener.edu/ROAR to prepare to roar by saving the date and adding your name. #Roar4Widener #WidenerLawCW #WidenerPride

Congrats to Professor @buchhandler.bsky.social on the acceptance of “Excusing Abused Parents” in Ohio State Law Journal. The article examines how failure-to-protect laws overlook domestic abuse and proposes a new affirmative defense for at-risk parents. Read more: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

We’re getting ready to welcome Michael Consedine ’94 back to campus. Join us at 1:00 p.m. in the Wolfberg Courtroom for a conversation on leadership, regulation, and the future of financial services. Learn more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerLawCW #WLC #LawSchoolEvents

The 19th Annual Dean’s Diversity Forum returns March 26, bringing together leading voices to examine corporate responsibility and systemic inequities. Join us in person or via Zoom. Learn more and register: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerLawCW #WLC #DeansDiversityForum

Widener Law Commonwealth earned an A rating on preLaw’s Justice & Opportunity Honor Roll, featured in The National Jurist, recognizing law schools' leading efforts to expand access to legal education. Read more: nationaljurist.com/law-schools-... #WidenerLawCW #WLC #LegalEducation

Congratulations to Professor @buchhandler.bsky.social on her promotion to full professor of law, approved by the Widener University Board of Trustees following a unanimous faculty vote. Widener Law Commonwealth proudly celebrates this well-deserved milestone. #WidenerLawCW #WLC #WidenerPride

Due to a power outage in the CW Law Library Building, all classes scheduled to start at 11 a.m. or later on Wednesday, February 4 will move to Zoom. The Library Building will close at 11 a.m. Thanks for your flexibility while this gets resolved.

Join us on Feb. 20 as we celebrate the naming of the Wolfberg Courtroom and honor Douglas M. Wolfberg ’96. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/wolfberg-c... #WidenerLawCW #WLC #WolfbergCourtroom

All Widener University campuses will be open for in-person classes and business on Tuesday, Jan. 27. If you have concerns about being able to safely get to campus, contact your professor or your supervisor.

Due to the forecasted winter storm this weekend, classes on all Widener University campuses are canceled for Monday, Jan. 26, and offices on all campuses will be closed. We will not be moving to remote classes and office operations. Stay safe, keep warm and enjoy the snow.

We’re proud to recognize the students named to Widener Law Commonwealth’s Fall 2025 Dean’s List, honoring those who earned a term GPA in the top 20 percent of their class. See the full list of honorees: www.widener.edu/news/notewor...

Welcome back, Widener Law Commonwealth students! We’re so glad to have you back on campus. Here’s to a great spring semester ahead. #WidenerLawCW #WLC #LawSchoolLife #SpringSemester2026 #WelcomeBack

From all of us at Widener Law Commonwealth, happy holidays and best wishes for a healthy New Year. #WidenerLawCW #WLC #HappyHolidays

Curious where a Widener Law Commonwealth J.D. can take you? Ryan Cassidy ’96 is the firm wide chair of the labor and employment group at Eckert Seamans and serves on Pennsylvania’s Disciplinary Board. His career shows what’s possible. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/alumni-frien...

Last month, Gov. Josh Shapiro stopped by Widener Law Commonwealth to roll out the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and highlight our VITA program, where students support local families during tax season. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerLawCW #VITA #WLC #WidenerPride

12/02/25: Due to weather, Widener Law Commonwealth will open for employees and students at 1 p.m. Please check email and the posted exam schedule for adjusted exam timing and room changes.

Happy Thanksgiving from Widener Law Commonwealth! We’re grateful for our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who make this community what it is. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday! #WidenerLawCW #WLC #Thanksgiving

A 3L who thought she’d be a prosecutor is now reviewing rough cuts for TV shows and tackling on set legal questions in entertainment law. What flipped the script on Maggie Peiffer’s path? Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Big conversations about EMS are happening at Widener Law Commonwealth on January 15. Join us for the Seventh Annual EMS Law and Policy Symposium and earn up to 3.5 CLE credits. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual... Event info: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Celebrating our students and distinguished alumni at Evening at the Capitol, sponsored by the Law & Government Institute. See how they’re making real public service impact across Pennsylvania. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Professor Michael Dimino’s second edition of Understanding Election Law and Voting Rights is now in print. This updated volume reflects nearly a decade of major developments in the field, from redistricting changes to voting rights litigation. Learn more: cap-press.com/books/isbn/9...

W. Keith Williams III ’25 took his attorney’s oath in his father’s courtroom, with his 3L sister Sierra holding the Bible. This spring, he’ll hand her diploma to her at commencement. See the full circle moment: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerCW #WLC #Esquire #WidenerPride

A great CLE with the Christian Legal Society last night, bringing honest conversation about faith, purpose, and the practice of law. Thank you to our panelists and moderator for leading the way. #WidenerLawCW #WLC #LegalEducation

Widener Law Commonwealth honored four standout public service leaders at this year’s Evening at the Capitol. • Public Service Impact: Alexandra Acri Godfrey, Bill Rafferty, Elizabeth Valencia • Excellence in Public Service: Clarke Madden ’08 See photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCBsvK

Widener Law Commonwealth is currently experiencing a temporary website outage. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue. Updates will be shared as soon as they are available.

Today we thank the members of our Widener Law Commonwealth community who’ve served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Special thanks to the students and faculty who joined this week’s Veterans Lunch to share experiences and build community. #WidenerLawCW #VeteransDay #WLC

Proud moment for Widener Law Commonwealth! Twenty-four members of the Class of 2025 were sworn into the Pennsylvania bar, with Justice P. Kevin Brobson ’95 administering the oath. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerLawCW #WLC #Esquire #LegalProfession

Photo drop from our 35th Anniversary Gala! Relive the celebration and see the full album here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzeYp #WidenerLawCW #WLC35 #AnniversaryGala #WidenerPride

Twenty-seven Widener Law Commonwealth alumni were sworn in by Justice P. Kevin Brobson ’95 in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Dean andré douglas pond cummings praised the Class of 2025 for their grit and stellar bar-pass results. See photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzMR6

What sets Widener Law Commonwealth apart? The people who teach here. Our Legal Methods faculty don’t just teach writing—they mentor, challenge, and guide students through hands-on learning that builds real confidence. Learn more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerLawCW

Big congratulations to 3L Elizabeth Wenger, our new 2025–26 Reybitz Business Advising Program Fellow! She’s bringing strong business insight and a passion for transactional law to this hands-on fellowship. Read her story: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerLawCW #ReybitzFellow

The Widener Law Commonwealth Appellate Advocacy Honor Society is pleased to announce its 2025-2026 official membership.

We’re proud to celebrate Prof. Amanda Sholtis, honored with Widener University’s Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching! Her creativity and care have shaped generations of law students. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... #WidenerLawCW #FacultyExcellence #WidenerPride

We’re still reliving the magic of our 35th Anniversary Gala! Doug Wolfberg ’96 and his wife, Tina, gave $250K to rename Courtroom A180 as the Wolfberg Courtroom, a “transformational investment,” said Dean cummings. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud... Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzeYp

🎃It’s a Halloween tradition at Widener Law Commonwealth! 🎃 Professor Kearney’s Torts I class dressed up as their favorite characters from iconic torts cases. How many can you name? #WidenerLawCW #WLC #Torts #LawSchoolLife #LegalEducation #HappyHalloween

Widener Law Commonwealth’s Law & Government Institute has shaped public service for 25 years, and its impact continues to grow. Read the new report highlighting its legacy and influence across Pennsylvania and beyond: cwldc.widener.edu/landginstitu...

F. Lee Francis, assistant professor of law, spoke with TIME about how history may guide the Supreme Court’s next major Second Amendment case. Read more: time.com/7328297/mari... #WidenerLawCW #WLC #LegalExpertise #LegalEducation

Thank you to everyone who made our 35th Anniversary Gala a night to remember! As Dean andré douglas pond cummings said, “We are a school of access. We find and unlock greatness—and we’ve been doing it for 35 years.” Let’s build a bold future together! #WLC35 #WLCImpact

Gala night in Harrisburg! We’re celebrating 35 years of Widener Law Commonwealth and the generations of leaders shaped by our personal, practical, and professional legal education. See you at the Hilton at 6 p.m.! #WLC35 #WLCAnniversaryGala #WidenerLawCW #WLCAlumni

Every family deserves support and a path forward. At Widener Law Commonwealth, students like Erin McCabe Lysaght ’23 gain real experience helping families through the Law Clinic and the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legal Line. Read how one case changed lives:

Professor @buchhandler.bsky.social spoke with @pennlive.com about the evidentiary challenges in prosecuting rape cases. She explained that PA law limits the use of other sexual assault evidence, though it can sometimes be admitted to show intent, plan, or lack of mistake. tinyurl.com/2jcrdw9v

We gathered in the pit to celebrate our grads who took the July bar exam, along with the faculty and staff who supported them every step of the way. Dean cummings shared how proud and grateful we are for the hard work and determination that went into this accomplishment. They crushed it.

The results are in! Congratulations to our Widener Law Commonwealth grads who passed the July 2025 Pennsylvania Bar Exam. Years of hard work and long nights brought you here. Celebrate this moment—it’s all yours! #WidenerLawCW #WLC #WidenerPride #BarExam #Esquire #LegalEducation

Professor Michael Dimino joined national legal experts for the Federalist Society’s Supreme Court Preview in D.C., diving into key cases before SCOTUS this term. Watch the panel: www.youtube.com/live/men2xXM...

In Professor Christian Johnson’s class, students took on a real-world mediation instead of a lecture. They learned that most cases settle long before trial, and how to make that happen. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Join us for Evening at the Capitol on Nov. 19, 5:30–7 p.m. at the PA State Capitol. Celebrate service and community as we honor this year’s Public Service Award winners. Free event sponsored by the Law & Government Institute. Register by Nov. 10: www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at...

Donald Smith ’00 balanced days as PA’s deputy secretary of compensation and insurance with nights in Widener Law Commonwealth’s evening division. His legal education later shaped his leadership as CEO of CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Co. Read more: commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-stud...

Professor F. Lee Francis recently published an article in the SMU Law Review examining firearm bans and the Second Amendment. Read more on SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #WidenerLawCW #LegalExpertise #WidenerPride

We’re honored to welcome Judge Joseph F. Bianco of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit for tonight’s CLE at Widener Law Commonwealth. Join us for a discussion at 5 p.m. on the federal courts and judicial decision-making. #WidenerLawCW #WLC #LegalExpertise #CLE