Widener Law Commonwealth's Podcast

This episode contains discussions about human trafficking, sexual assault, and drug addiction. Listener discretion is advised.

You may think that human trafficking only happens in big cities or isn't a huge problem in much of the country. You may be surprised to know just how prevalent it is, including here in Pennsylvania. Podcast host Tara Mead talks with anti-human trafficking expert Steve Turner about human trafficking, notably what future and current legal professionals need to know, and how they can play a vital role in helping victims.

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Mentioned in This Episode:

The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg: 1-800-654-1211

The National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

Pennsylvania Alliance Against Trafficking In Humans Route 15 Phamphlet (PDF)

Recording from the CLE event Hiding in Plain Sight – Unmasking Human Trafficking (YouTube Link)

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

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While gaining legal knowledge is first and foremost the focus of law students, it's also vital students have the right strategies in place to help them gain employment when they graduate. In this podcast, host Tara Mead talks with Eden Mandrell, assistant dean of Widener Law Commonwealth's Career Development Office, who discusses her role in helping current students and alumni in their job search and beyond

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Thinking about applying to law school? Our latest podcast with Associate Dean of Admission Matt Kerns discusses the application process and what that entails, things potential law school students should do (and not do), and dispels misconceptions about the law school application process.

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode

https://www.lsac.org/lsat/prep https://cleoinc.org/ https://www.accesslex.org/pre-law-services

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Mentioned in This Episode

1. Mindfulness in Law society -- https://www.mindfulnessinlawsociety.org/
2. The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh -- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/miracle-of-mindfulness-thich-nhat-hanh/1101968286
3. Insight Timer -- https://insighttimer.com/

1. Reduces stress
2. Less vulnerable to burnout
3. Improves focus and attention
4. Improves resilience
5. Increases creativity and problem solving skills
6. Improves concentration
7. Generally improves cognitive performance
8. Enhances feelings of wellbeing

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In this episode, host Tara Mead talks with Legal Methods professors Amanda Sholtis and Anna Hemingway on how they help first year students with the challenges of law school, notably in the areas of communication and analysis of the law.

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Thank you for listening to the Widener Law Commonwealth podcast. We have been on hiatus since May. Although our subseries Things I Wish I Knew has concluded, we are delighted to welcome our new host Tara Mead.

Tara joined Widener Law Commonwealth this semester as the new marketing and communications manager. Her first episode will be released tomorrow and covers the struggles first year law students face and ideas about how to overcome them.

If you have any podcast episode suggestions, please email them to [email protected]. We look forward to sharing new content with you soon.

One of the joys of being a Widener Law Commonwealth student is meeting alumni. Gabriella Romeo ’21, Student Bar Association President, interviewed alumnus Anthony Cox ’17. In-person restrictions did not keep them from a fun and engaging interview. In addition to his comments during the interview,

Anthony emphasizes the importance of mentorship. "Seek mentorship. My motto is make it to the top and send the ladder back down to help others up. There is nothing like having someone guide you up the ladder who has been up before." Anthony D. Cox Jr. is an associate attorney at Dickie McCamey and Chilcote. His practice consists primary of civil and commercial litigation on the defense side. Anthony is also the chair of the firm’s professional licensing defense group where he represents professionals before state and federal agencies.

Anthony is a May 2017 graduate of Widener Commonwealth where he served as President of BLSA for two-years; and editor on the Law Review; the President of Moot Court; and a Vice-President for the Trial Advocacy Honor Society.

Anthony currently serves on the Widener Commonwealth Alumni Board; Dean’s Diversity Board; and is the Co-Vice Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Minority Bar Committee. Anthony is passionate about assisting BLSA and mentoring Widener Commonwealth students.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

#lawschool​ #lawstudents​ #alumni​ #WidenerLawCW​ #WidenerPride​ #prelaw

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One of the joys of being a Widener Law Commonwealth student is meeting alumni. Gabriella Romeo '21, Student Bar Association President, interviewed alumnus Prince Holloway '08. In-person restrictions did not keep them from a fun and engaging interview.

As a Trial attorney at Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Law, Prince is dedicated to standing up for both the injured and the innocent. He is the unique attorney that practices and produces results in both plaintiffs' civil litigation and criminal defense. Prince's civil practice concentrates on helping catastrophically injured persons obtain the compensation they deserve. Prior to joining Stampone O'Brien Dilsheimer Law, he served as an Associate at a well-respected personal injury firm based in Philadelphia. In this role, he gained invaluable trial experience and developed an interest in representing children and the elderly who were abused and neglected in the foster care and nursing home settings. He has also successfully represented numerous individuals injured by motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and medical negligence. Prince takes great pride in representing victims of crimes and has brought claims against Universities, bars and restaurants. With respect to his criminal practice, Prince represents clients facing all manner of criminal charges, including DUIs. Having previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County, he successfully prosecuted DUI cases and major felony crimes, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, and narcotics violations. This varied and extensive experience further demonstrates Prince's trial expertise, as well as his thorough understanding of how to build a strong case through investigation and evidence gathering.

In 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, Prince was named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers "Rising Star," an award bestowed on the top 2.5% of all lawyers in Pennsylvania under the age of 40.

Prince is currently licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and the State of New Jersey.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Prince is a loyal Philadelphia sports fan. He enjoys playing basketball and flag football, as well as attending concerts. Prince lives in the East Falls section of Philadelphia with his wife and three children Charlie, Frankie and Ace.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

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The 14th Annual Dean's Diversity Forum Faith in the Future: America's Ongoing Quest to Build a Diverse Democracy.

Keynote Speaker: Vincent Rougeau

Vincent Rougeau is the dean of Boston College Law School, the inaugural director of the new Boston College Forum on Racial Justice in America, and the 2021 president of the American Association of Law Schools. Dean Rougeau has just been named the first lay president of the College of the Holy Cross.

Panelists

Iva Ferrell, Associate Professor of Legal Methods at Delaware Law School The Honorable Royce L. Morris, Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas Joseph Robinson, Executive Director at the MLK Leadership Development Institute

Books referenced during the presentation include:

Caste – Isabel Wilkerson My Grandmother's Hands – Resmaa Menakem How to be Antiracist – Ibram X. Kendi Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 – Ibram X. Kendi The New Jim Crow – Michelle Alexander Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man – Emmanuel Acho

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.

#lawschool #WidenerLawCW #diversity #lawstudents

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