Feature Stories
Paulina Aguilar Delgado '26: Pursuing justice across borders
For graduating law student, law became a way to help others navigate unfamiliar systems
Marisa Heller BS '25, JD '27: The business of law
Rising 2L is 鶹 Dartmouth's first business student in 鶹 Law's accelerated 3+3 program
Sean Perrine '25: Measurable impact
Law student gains meaningful experience in inaugural State AG Clinic
Sara Donahue '26, JD '28: Asking "Why not?" and taking the leap
Transfer student in the 3+3 law program finds adventure and support at 鶹D
Corsair meets courtroom: Emily Dillan ’20, JD ’23 achieves dream career in law
Drawing from her own experiences at 鶹 Dartmouth & the School of Law, Dillan is now an Alumni Association member that is dedicated to being the mentor she once had.
Sophia Chiotis '25: Faunce Corner Road to Wall Street
3L set to begin her career as a transactional attorney at IX Legal in New York City
Thomas McGovern Scholarship Fund: Honoring a legacy founded on generosity
Newly established scholarship at 鶹 Law will provide critical support to students seeking to pursue justice
Timothy Trocchio JD '25: Practical experience
U.S. Army Captain views public interest law as an extension of service
Adrianna Pacheco '22, JD '25: A "鶹 lifer" through and through
Scholarship support turned the tide for this current Law student, giving her the resources needed to succeed.
Jonathan Matsler, JD '24: Future prosecutor
Practical experiences at 鶹 Law prepared military veteran for a career in criminal prosecution
Jeremie Rogers, JD '24: Police officer earns law degree and plans to work with youth
Part-time law student is grateful for the support of the 鶹 Law community as he commuted from Martha's Vineyard
Natalia Vargas, JD '24: 鶹 Law Commencement Speaker reaches lifelong dream
Builds a new community more than 1,000 miles from home
Matthew Gruneberg, JD candidate '24: From draftsman and illustrator to lawyer
After making a career change, Gruneberg says law is "what I was meant to do"
Grace St. Urbain, JD candidate '24: 鶹 Law Student Bar Association (SBA) president answers call to service
Public Interest Law Fellow strives to Pursue Justice
The Jadottes: Corsair Pair sends love to CCB, 鶹 Law students through giving
After Cupid’s arrow struck these Corsairs as scholars, the Jadottes remain connected to the 鶹 Dartmouth and 鶹 Law communities through their philanthropic giving.
Worthy is the first 鶹 Law student to serve on the 鶹 Board of Trustees
She also holds positions with the 鶹 Law Alumni Association and the American Bar Association
鶹 Law students are among inaugural judicial and public service interns
Judicial scholarship and fellowship named for former Chief Justice Ralph Gants and Chancellor Emerita Jean MacCormack
Five new faculty members join 鶹 Law
Group includes a former trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, a former staff member for the current U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice, and a former MA assistant attorney general
鶹 Law's Class of 2026 urged to Pursue Justice
Dean Sam Panarella welcomes his first class of law students from around the U.S. and the world
Emily Dillan '20, JD '23 receives national recognition for essay on domestic violence
Places third in ABA competition for essay on workplace protections for survivors of domestic violence, their employers, and coworkers
Study abroad in Ireland offers enriching experience for 鶹 Law students
Recent 鶹 Law graduates Riana Yaman and Augustus Duncan spent a semester at the University of Limerick School of Law in Ireland
Katherine McCormick, JD ’23 aspires to pursue justice for America’s workers
McCormick has taught elementary school in Bangkok and excelled in the recent ABA Client Counseling Competition
Emily Dillan, JD ’23: Pursuing justice for survivors of domestic violence
Cause is a personal one for Dillan, who says “every survivor’s justice is my own”
鶹 Law’s Janay Davidson, JD candidate '23 is ready for work as a New York City public defender
鶹 Law experiences prepared Davidson for litigation position after graduation
Sports, Entertainment, and Art Law Club aims to expose 鶹 Law students to growing areas of law
Club grows due to popular class taught by pioneering professor in the field
鶹 Law clinic boosts local communities by assisting nonprofits and small businesses
Students in the Community Development Clinic gain practical experience through their client interactions with “innovators and changemakers”
Raven Francomano, JD ’22 honored by MA Supreme Judicial Court for pro bono legal services to the arts
She is one of only two MA law students to receive the Adams Pro Bono Publico Award during the National Celebration of Pro Bono
鶹 Law faculty and students head to Joint Base Cape Cod to assist migrants
鶹 Law joined local and state agencies in a quick, coordinated response to help those in need
Internships provide real-world experiences in public interest law for 鶹 Law students
Interns work on MA housing crisis, legislation and public policy, and access to higher education for those with intellectual disabilities
鶹 Law welcomes incoming Class of 2025 and records sixth consecutive year of enrollment growth
Class is the strongest in the school’s history based on GPAs and LSAT scores
New faculty and staff join 鶹 Law with strong teaching, research, and career experience
Erica Sylvia '15, JD ‘17 returns to 鶹 Law as assistant director of bar success
The Human Rights at Home Clinic addresses critical legal issues through a human rights lens
鶹 law students work with underrepresented groups while gaining practical experience
Katelyn Fisher, JD '22: At the intersection of law and science
Lead Editor for 鶹 Law Review and intern at the MA Supreme Judicial Court plans a career in health law
鶹 Law 3L Norbert Mongeon transitions from 35-year arts management career to immigration law
Former administrator at the Providence Performing Arts Center hopes to help immigrants live the American Dream
For the fourth consecutive year, 鶹 Law wins award for civil legal aid advocacy in Talk to the Hill
Equal Justice Coalition recognizes the exceptional participation of the law school as 鶹 Law participates for the seventh year
鶹 Law chapter of Delta Theta Phi wins record number of awards at national convention
National awards include Most Outstanding Student Senate, Most Outstanding Professor for Professor Dwight Duncan, and Most Outstanding Student for Raven Francomano, JD ‘22
鶹 Law welcomes Classes of 2023 and 2024 to campus
Law school’s enrollment and academic stature are the highest in its history following a record number of applications
New faculty and staff join 鶹 Law with strong teaching and professional development experience
鶹 Law welcomes new assistant director of legal career services and two legal skills professors
Rbrey Singleton '22 receives leadership and advocacy award from the MA Black Lawyers Association
Award named in honor of (Ret.) MA Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland
Commencement Spotlight: Anthony Moser, JD candidate '21
Plans a future career in criminal law and will join the Miami State Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor
Commencement Spotlight: Ruth Lavache, JD/MBA candidate ’21
Interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey and will work as an assistant attorney general in MA
Two 鶹 Law 1Ls chosen for prestigious Rappaport Fellowship in law and public policy
Emily Dillan and Jennifer White will intern with state legislators and learn to create policy
As part-time law students manage multiple priorities, they are buoyed by the support of the 鶹 Law community
鶹 Law’s flexible day and evening/weekend programs enable many students to attend law school
鶹 Law honored for highest participation in 2020 Walk to the Hill event that raises funds for civil legal aid
Law students participate in virtual 2021 event to continue supporting mission of justice for all
Professor Hillary Farber named Pro Bono of the Year by the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
鶹 Law professor honored for her work with detained immigrants on the U.S.-Mexico border
鶹 Law celebrates nomination of faculty member and Judge Serge Georges to MA Supreme Judicial Court
Students and staff praise the selection of one of their own and describe him as “inspiring” and “compassionate”
Laurie Senat, JD ‘21 works toward racial justice in juvenile courts
鶹 Law 3L is one of first interns at Juvenile Defenders Dismantling Racism
Alexandria Murphy, JD ’21 witnesses Supreme Court history as she aspires to serve in the JAG Corps
鶹 Law Public Interest Law Fellow drives to DC to pay her respects to former Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Public interest internships provide valuable experience while serving community
鶹 Law students received summer stipends to support work in judge’s chambers, government offices, and nonprofit organizations
鶹 Law students assist small businesses in navigating CARES Act in COVID-19 Clinic
Firsthand legal experience gained while counseling business clients during pandemic
鶹 Law students begin legal studies with session on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Led by groundbreaking Washington State Supreme Court Justice G. Helen Whitener, 1Ls take the Lawyer’s Oath virtually
Abbey Barr, JD ’21: National recipient of the Animal Law Scholarship from the Animal Legal Defense Fund
As president of the student chapter at 鶹 Law, Barr raises awareness of animal rights
Jesse Purvis, JD ’19 named director of policy for Boston City Councilor
Recipient of 鶹 Law Public Interest Law Fellowship and Thurgood Marshall Award for Social Justice
Adam Zwetchkenbaum, JD ’22: Rappaport Fellow
鶹 Law’s newest Rappaport Fellow will intern at the Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education this summer
Shareefah Taylor, JD candidate ’21: Public Interest Law Fellow
Taylor interns for Justice Elspeth Cypher on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and at the 鶹 General Counsel’s Office
Walk to the Hill 2020
鶹 Law students gathered at the State House for the 2020 Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid.