NEWS
- David Worby ’76 Reflects on Decades-Long Career and Historic 9/11 Case David Worby ’76 spent more than 40 years working as a trial lawyer, with specialties ranging from personal injury to contracts to business disputes to zoning. Among his proudest achievements is representing over 10,000 rescue workers affected by toxic exposure during post-9/11 cleanup.
- Welcome, Class of 2029 The class of 2029, hailing from 27 states and five countries outside the US, has recently begun their law school journey. They bring diverse backgrounds and impressive academic credentials from more than 100 undergraduate institutions.
- Villanova Law Welcomes New Faculty and Community Members for 2026-27 Academic Year Mark C. Alexander, the Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, is pleased to welcome new faculty, visiting professors and community members for the 2026-27 academic year.
- Villanova Law Alumni Honored by Judge Advocates Association Colonel Elizabeth Hernandez ’04 and Captain Andrew Moore ’16 were honored at this year's annual Judge Advocates Association and Judge Advocates Foundation Awards Dinner in Arlington, Va.
- A Successful Season for Villanova Law Competition Teams Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, Villanova Law was well represented by student teams at regional and national competitions across North America.
- Ask the Grad: Class of 2026 The Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law is pleased to celebrate the graduates of the class of 2026. This impressive group of students joins a tight-knit community of more than 12,000 Villanova Law alumni. Before they leave us, we asked members of the class of 2026 to share more about their Villanova Law experience.
- Villanova Law’s Student Organizations Encourage Connection Outside the Classroom Villanova Law offers over 40 student organizations that span a variety of interests. Beginning in their first semester of law school, students can join organizations, which allows them to build community, facilitate collaboration and provide a support system.
- 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.