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Since its founding in 1953 as part of Villanova University, Villanova Law has educated over 10,000 lawyers who have taken their place in the profession.

09/03/2026

Ana Santos Rutschman, professor of law, faculty director of the Health Innovation Lab and director of international programs, weighed in on the uncertain logistics stemming from a recent presidential executive order affecting childhood vaccinations. Read more from the Philadelphia Inquirer: https://bit.ly/4ca1XVv

09/01/2026

As we settle into the fall semester, check out some of Villanova Law’s upcoming events:

🗓️SEPT 1: Cybersecurity and Fraud Protection Webinar

🗓️SEPT 9: Villanova Law Alumni at the Phillies (alumni only)

🗓️SEPT 10: Oversight and Reform in Norwegian Corrections: Perspectives from the Field

🗓️SEPT 16: Turning Challenges Into Triumphs for the “Sandwich Generation” presented by Villanova Law Women’s Network sponsored by Tigress Financial Partners

🗓️SEPT 18-19: 15th Annual Building Pathways to Law School Leadership Workshop (invitation only)

🗓️OCT 2: Red Mass

Learn more about these events on our website: https://bit.ly/4ejnRHV

08/28/2026

Last week, we welcomed the class of 2029 for law school orientation. Students took the legal professional oath, participated in mock classes, learned about important resources and connected at the community picnic. Welcome to Villanova Law!
🔗 https://bit.ly/4cfGHh9

08/27/2026

Peter Ormerod, associate professor of law, spoke with NBC10 Philadelphia about social media companies’ accountability following a recent lawsuit filed by Pennsylvania’s attorney general, which accuses TikTok of using addictive features to target adolescents.

🔗https://bit.ly/3UaYRKT

08/26/2026

Villanova Law student Ciara Thomas ’27 was on the runner-up team in the 27th Annual District Attorney’s Summer Intern Mock Trial Competition, which was part of her summer experience with the Montgomery County DA’s office. In the competition, which included 14 second-year law students from various schools, participants prosecuted a fictitious murder case, judged by district attorneys, deputy district attorneys and assistant district attorneys. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xfdn2T

08/25/2026

As we begin the fall semester, Villanova Law welcomes 14 new faculty, visiting professors and community members for the 2026-27 academic year, with expertise ranging from AI and health law to climate governance.

- Cristina Tilley, Professor of Law
- Joan Arnold, Professor of Practice
- Jack Boeglin, Assistant Professor of Law
- Adam Kanji, Assistant Professor of Law
- Sara Lynch, Assistant Professor of Law
- Bruce Grohsgal, Visiting Professor
- Susan King, Visiting Professor
- Irina Manta, Visiting Professor
- Matthew Shapiro, Visiting Professor
- Marcos Soler, Visiting Professor
- Mehrnoosh Aryanpour, Visiting Assistant Professor
- Paul Szynol, Visiting Assistant Professor & Director of the Intellectual Property Law Clinic
- Julia Stern, Reference Librarian and Legal Research Instructor
- Lily Haddad, Clinical Fellow

In addition, Amy Feinberg, a visiting professor last year, joins the faculty as a full-time associate professor of law and director of the Tax Clinic. Paul Figley has also returned as a visiting professor.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4cUh5qj

08/21/2026

Villanova Law offers four Centers of Excellence and an Institute to provide students the opportunity to pursue innovative, interdisciplinary legal fields through study, practical experience and mentorship:

- The David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance

- The Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy

- The Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law

- The John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law

- The Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Learn more about these offerings: https://bit.ly/3UG6bhB

08/18/2026

Today begins orientation, where new students will start their law school careers by taking the professional oath, learning in mock classes & getting an introduction to what they'll cover in their first year. Welcome to Villanova Law, class of 2029!

08/13/2026

Sydney Grims, director of business development and partner of Fearless Restaurants, joins the Scarpa Center as the fall 2026 entrepreneur in residence. During her semester at Villanova Law, she will guest lecture, mentor students & participate in cross-campus programming. Read more about Grims: https://bit.ly/4ww5fKh

08/12/2026

Calling Villanova Law alumni!

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your alma mater? Join fellow alumni in mentoring students, guest lecturing, judging mock competitions and participating in networking events. Sign up to get involved and help strengthen the Villanova Law community: https://bit.ly/4cqKDeW

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