Widener Commonwealth Law & Government Institute/Student Society

04/24/2026

We had a great lunch today honoring this year's certificate graduates, Murphy Fellows, and LGSS officers, featuring Mike Stefan '12, Penn State’s Vice President for Government & Community Relations (back row, far right). We also had the opportunity to thank our Jurist In Residence for the past two years, Judge Karoline Mehalchick of the Middle District of PA (far left).

04/08/2026

04/04/2026

Roar4Widener is coming on April 8.

This is an opportunity for alumni, families, and friends to come together in support of the students, programs, and experiences that make Widener Law Commonwealth strong. Join the growing list of Pride members preparing for the big day by adding your name at widener.edu/ROAR, or make your gift early.

02/22/2026

PLEASE NOTE RESCHEDULED EVENT:

JURIST IN RESIDENCE LECTURE UPDATE:
With the winter weather expected on Monday, we’ve decided to postpone the Jurist in Residence Lecture originally scheduled for February 23.

Please plan to join us in person or via Zoom on Monday, March 23, at 4:00 p.m.
Thanks so much for your understanding. We’re looking forward to gathering together next month and will share reminders as we get closer.

https://commonwealthlaw.widener.edu/current-students/law-school/events/detail/3543/

02/13/2026

Join us for the 2026 John Gedid Lecture featuring Jennifer Nou (The University of Chicago Law School), who will explore the evolving concept of the “para-presidency” and what it means for modern executive governance. Sponsored by the Widener Commonwealth Law & Government Institute/Student Society.

Tuesday, March 31 | 4–5 p.m.
Wolfberg Courtroom + Zoom
1 CLE credit (substantive)

Save your seat and register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-john-gedid-lecture-tickets-1982027050262?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/25/2025

At the Pennsylvania Capitol on Wednesday night, Widener University Commonwealth Law School hosted Evening at the Capitol, an ann...

11/18/2025

11/12/2025

We were fortunate to have a presentation today about employment opportunities (summer and full-time) with the Pennsylvania Governor's Office of General Counsel. If you were not able to attend but would like to view the recording, please contact Dean Antos or Prof. Rob Teplitz.

11/05/2025

We had an all-star panel for today's program of certificate alumni sharing their experiences with current students. Pictured below (left to right): LGSS officers Yesha Modi, Thea Homan, Corinne Ellis, and Alexandra Oldham, and panelists Ralph Slyster ’20, University Legal Counsel, State System of Higher Education; Amy Heebner ’19, Assistant Counsel, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture; Johnathan Hershey ‘25, Director of Legislative Affairs, Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General; Lindsey Williamson ’23, Attorney, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection; and Faith Pensinger ’23, Associate, Marzzacco Niven & Associates.