Penn Law and the Arts

09/20/2019

We are very excited about the interest that has been shown in Penn Law and the Arts this year!

A little about us: Penn Law and the Arts seeks to plan arts programming that educates students on issues at the intersection of law and the arts. For example, last year we went on a tour of the Barnes Foundation and met with the Foundation's general counsel. We also seek to provide students with a way to engage with the wonderful arts community here in Philadelphia; last year, we attended a performance of the dance company BalletX. Finally, we try to showcase the artistic talent of our fellow classmates through an end-of-year art show.

Please apply for a board position! We would love to have help in planning our programming for the coming year. If you are passionate about (or want to learn more about) a particular genre of the arts or arts issue, we would love your input in shaping the direction of Penn Law and the Arts.

Please feel free to reach out to Co-Presidents Jessica Rizzo and/or Emily Ho**er for questions regarding time commitment, etc. If you are interested in applying, please fill out our Google form at https://forms.gle/2nnEXkEqMEq4kZ2e9 before this Monday, September 23 at 8:00 PM.

We are very excited about your interest in participation with Penn Law and the Arts (PLATA)! PLATA tries to develop programming that addresses art-related legal issues, as well as other programming that merely allows Penn Law students to get to know the wonderful arts scene here in Philadelphia and....

07/14/2019

Dear Art Lovers,

Welcome to Penn Law to all 1Ls and transfers (and welcome back to everyone else)!

This fall, Penn Law and the Arts will be sponsoring a new, one-of-a-kind independent seminar on law and the arts to be led by Mari Shaw, a prominent Philadelphia art collector, author, and former partner at major global law firms including Dechert and Morgan Lewis. Ms. Shaw brings a wealth of experience with the strategic leadership of cultural institutions here in Philadelphia and an exciting roster of arts and nonprofit luminaries to enrich our conversations about the practice of this area of the law.

This is the first time this seminar will be offered, so I’m hoping to gauge interest as we hammer out logistics. If you have questions or would simply like to let me know that you would consider participating, please shoot me an email at [email protected]. Currently, we are envisioning the course being open to all years, for a variable amount of credit (0-3) depending on the scope of the final paper individual students undertake.

Jessica Rizzo
Co-President
Penn Law and the Arts

10/06/2018

Interested in the intersection between fashion and feminism? Check out this event at the Barnes Foundation, free for university students:

Join us for lively discussion about the ways fashion has been deployed to make powerful political statements—in paintings, on the runway, and in everyday…

10/04/2018

Hell hath no fury like that of a slighted arts organization! If you're a current Penn Law student, please sign Penn Law & the Arts' budget appeal to show you support the arts and don't support CSR's continued attempts to strip funding from them.

Penn Law and the Arts (PLATA) 2018-2019 CSR Budget Appeal October 17, 2018 Penn Law and the Arts appeals its CSR budget allocation of $500 for the 2018-2019 academic year. Who We Are Penn Law and the Arts explores the intersection of the legal and arts communities. We’re a group of dancers, pa...

04/28/2016

Interested in historic preservation? Want to celebrate the end of finals? Check out YFPA's (full of Penn alums) party at the oldest hospital in the United States!

Join the Young Friends of the Preservation Alliance for the third annual "In With the Old" benefit party! We will be raising funds to support a young preservation professional and the advocacy initiatives of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. The event will include free drinks (21+)…

04/20/2016

A who's who of the art law world is speaking this morning on the subject of terrorism financing and antiquities.

This morning a Congressional Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing is discussing terrorism and the antiquities trade: Witnesses include: Mr. Robert M. Edsel, Chairman of the Board, Monument…

04/08/2016

Panama Papers suggest Joe Lewis bought famous Ganz collection before record-breaking Christie’s sale, netting millions

02/25/2016

ATTN: CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!

Penn Law and the Arts will be hosting a student art show from April 4th - 8th. All works will be displayed at the Goat during this week in April. If you create art in your free time, or created pieces in college, or high-school, we would love to show off your talent!

Please fill out the Penn Law Art Show Submission Form if you are interested in submitting a work to the art show. http://goo.gl/forms/81dlXM668l

We will be sending out more details regarding the event to those who submit works. We will also be hosting an Opening Night Reception on the evening of April 4th. This is simply an initial call for submissions so that we know how many works to accommodate and what is needed to properly display the works. Please fill this form out as quickly as possible and before March 14th. Thank you!

If you have any questions, please e-mail Caitlin Lackner ([email protected]) and Onye Udozorh ([email protected])

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02/09/2016

Join our colleagues on the East Asian Law Review for their symposium this Friday. They'll be discussing ways to combat the illicit trade in ivory and other flora and fauna.