NEWS & EVENTS
Events
- Fourth Annual State and Local Tax Forum, 06/04 The Fourth Annual State and Local Tax (SALT) Forum, hosted by the Villanova University Graduate Tax Program, will take place on Thursday, June 4. This year’s SALT Forum will gather experts to explore the complicated relationship between federal law and state taxation, including the impact of IRC changes and the evolution of the federal limitations on state taxation.
- 11th Annual Katherine Del Raso ’12 CLAS, ’16 JD/MBA Fashion Law Symposium, 04/17 This year's Fashion Law Symposium will provide a comprehensive explanation of the use of artificial intelligence in fashion. As AI continues to advance rapidly, even the most sophisticated general counsel and legal teams will be hard-pressed to keep up with the evolving legal landscape. The fashion and luxury industries face critical legal issues, including intellectual property infringement in design, data privacy and biometrics, marketing transparency, personality rights and likeness, brand protection and AI governance.
- 2026 CARES Symposium, 04/10 This year’s annual symposium, hosted by the Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services (CARES), will focus on equipping advocates with the tools and knowledge necessary to confront evolving challenges in immigration enforcement and detention. The program will feature immigration attorneys, policy experts and data researchers who will provide practical insights on federal habeas corpus practice, third-country removal strategies and detention trends.
- From the Public Defender’s Office to the Supreme Court to the Classroom, 04/07 Villanova Law welcomes Bradford Colbert, professor of law and co-director of the Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners Clinic at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, for a fireside chat as he reflects on a career at the intersection of criminal defense, civil rights, clinical legal education and community advocacy.
News
- Centers of Excellence "Integral” to A Villanova Law Education Starting in their second year, Villanova Law students can seek interdisciplinary opportunities in innovative legal fields through study, practical experience and mentorship with one or more of the Law School’s Centers of Excellence.
- Chief Justice Stuart Rabner of the Supreme Court of New Jersey to Deliver Villanova Law’s 2026 Commencement Address Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, announced that Chief Justice Stuart Rabner of the Supreme Court of New Jersey will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2026. He will also receive the Villanova Law Medallion Award in recognition of his achievements at this year’s commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 20.
- Lasting Connections in the Villanova Law Community Connections that extend beyond the classroom and last long after graduation are a defining factor of the Villanova Law experience. Steven Chanenson, professor of law and faculty director of the David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance, finds meaning in helping students achieve their goals during their time in law school and, often, staying in touch throughout their professional careers.
- Making an Impact with the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic Sidney Sponer ’26 spent a year working at Villanova Law’s Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic, where she provided pro bono counsel to food industry workers and studied immigration law. Sponer reflects on how her experiences shaped her time at Villanova and her career path after graduation.