NEWS & EVENTS
Events
Class of 2024 Commencement, 05/18
The Villanova Law class of 2024 commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m. on the Rowen Campus Green (weather permitting). A celebratory reception will follow.
Second Annual State and Local Tax Forum, 06/06
The Second Annual State and Local Tax (SALT) Forum hosted by the Villanova University Graduate Tax Program will provide a venue for honest and respectful discussion of the most pertinent SALT issues of the day. This year's topic is "State Taxation of a Digital Economy," which will answer critical questions of what is taxable in the digital economy, which states can tax (and how much of) it, what legislators can do to reduce uncertainty and how judges might rule on these issues.
Ninth Annual Fashion Law Symposium, 04/12
This year’s Fashion Law Symposium promises a comprehensive exploration of the legal and business frameworks that shape the fashion industry. Join us as industry leaders share their insights on several hot topics, including IP protection, M&A trends, ESG concerns, influencer culture and more.
The Virtues of Free Enterprise and the Heroic Spirit of Entrepreneurs, 04/10
The John F. Scarpa Center for Entrepreneurship and Law welcomes Andreas Widmer, founder and director of the Arthur & Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship and associate professor of practice at The Catholic University of America. In an hour-long conversation with MarySheila McDonald, John F. Scarpa Professor of Entrepreneurship and director of the Scarpa Center, Widmer will address why capitalism has been under attack while providing case studies of thriving businesses that are ethical and rooted in a purpose higher than pure profit maximization.
News
Student Leader Helps Create Change for Law School Community
From the moment she first arrived at Villanova Law, Meghan Fleming ’24 has been determined to make a positive impact on the law school community. With a focus to improve law school well-being, her work within the Student Mental Health Society and Deans' Mental Health & Well-being Advisory Council has created benefits for both current and future students of Villanova Law.
Villanova University Graduate Tax Program Launches International Tax Certificate
Beginning in fall 2024, Villanova University will offer a new certificate in International Tax, expanding upon the professional offerings within the Charles Widger School of Law and its Graduate Tax program. The certificate will provide an additional credential for advanced tax specialists to further their technical knowledge and skills in an evolving field.
Faculty Scholars: Preston Jordan Lim
Preston Lim started his academic career at Villanova Law in fall of 2023, drawn in large part by the opportunity to help build out the international curriculum. Before joining the faculty, he held two clerkships in Canadian courts, and he also traveled widely in China before earning his law degree. He is interested in both China’s relationship to international law and Canada’s legal system and constitutional history.
Driven to Help, On and Off the Field
Chandon Pierre ’25 found his path to Villanova Law thanks to two of his passions: a desire to create social change and his love of playing football. The Reno, NV native transferred to Villanova Law this past summer to continue his impressive simultaneous pursuits of being a full-time law student and proud member of the Villanova Wildcats football team.