NEWS & EVENTS
Events
- The 2026 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium, 03/27 This year's symposium will feature general counsel from Philadelphia’s professional sports organizations, including the 76ers, Eagles, Flyers, Phillies and Union, as well as the New Jersey Devils, who will discuss their multifaceted roles It will also feature a conversation with Grant House, the named plaintiff of the House v. NCAA settlement. A year after the settlement, experts will explore the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics.
- 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.
- 11th Annual Katherine Del Raso ’12 CLAS, ’16 JD/MBA Fashion Law Symposium, 04/17 Villanova Law’s 11th Annual Katherine Del Raso ’12 CLAS, ’16 JD/MBA Fashion Law Symposium will provide a comprehensive explanation of the use of artificial intelligence in fashion.
- 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.
News
- 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.
- Kyle Schoener ’27 and Robert Slota ’27 Win 66th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition After weeks of preparation and preliminary arguments, Kyle Schoener ’27 and Robert Slota ’27, who argued on behalf of the respondent, were named winners of the 66th Annual Theodore L. Reimel ’24 CLAS Moot Court Competition.
- Villanova Law Expands Study Abroad Offerings with Summer in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Last summer, twelve Villanova Law students and three professors traveled to Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina as part of a new study abroad program. Spanning three weeks, the program included international and comparative law courses, experiential learning and cultural immersion.
- Alumna Returns to Villanova Law to Support Students in Finding Career Success Assistant Dean for Career Strategy and Advancement Ashanti Crawford ’10 helps students find authentic ways to connect with employers—an essential part of their law school experience. She reflects on charting her career path back to Villanova Law after working in legal recruitment, her longstanding relationship with her alma mater and how her office prepares students to succeed after graduation.