Faculty In the Media

The following summary lists many of the instances during 2023 in which Widener Law Commonwealth faculty members have been quoted or featured in coverage by local, regional, or national news media organizations. News stories mentioning Widener Law Commonwealth are also included. 

Please note that some news sites may require registration in order to view stories and some links may expire shortly after they are posted.

BLOOMBERG LAW
August 29, 2023
Professor Sarah Everhart shared her thoughts in this article on potential impacts following a recent climate ruling in Montana involving youth climate activists. 

AOL.COM
August 23, 2023
Emeritus Professor John Dernbach is featured in this story on Held v. Montana, a landmark win for youth climate activists.

See also Philly Voice, Miami Herald, The Hill, The Fresno Bee, The State. 

BOLTS
August 22, 2023
This article, written by Professor Quinn Yeargain, is a guide to state Supreme Courts in all 50 states, including their structure, selection process, and more. 

DAILY KOZ
August 18, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain's article examines the controversy involving the Wisconsin Supreme Court following the swearing in of Justice Janet Protasiewicz.

USA TODAY
August 16, 2023
In this article, Professor Quinn Yeargain discusses the latest set of charges in Georgia against Donald Trump, specifically about the lack of precedent for charging a former president.

See also Yahoo!News. 

NEWSWEEK
August 16, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain discusses new charges against Donald Trump out of Georgia.

YORK DAILY RECORD
August 3, 2023
Sara Austin, adjunct professor, was awarded the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Solo and Small Firm Section award, which recognizes attorneys or firms that have enhanced the professional reputations of solo and small firms.

WPMT-TV (FOX 43)
August 3, 2023
This story with Professor Michael Dimino focused on Donald Trump's indictment, specifically involving Pennsylvania's 2020 election results, including Trump's alleged use of alternative electors. 

WENY-TV
August 2, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino shares his expertise on the latest indictment of Donald Trump, notably on the unchartered territory the U.S. Department of Justice must navigate. 

BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
July 11, 2023
This article, written by Professor Quinn Yeargain, examined strategies to challenge anti-trans legislation being passed in states around the nation.

RICOCHET
July 11, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino served as a moderator for this webinar by The Federalist Society looking into the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis.

ROSWELL DAILY RECORD
July 9, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain discussed a New Mexico Supreme Court ruling regarding the state's congressional maps.

REUTERS
June 27, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino discusssed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on how much power state legislatures have in establishing rules for presidential and congressional elections and setting district maps.

See also Voice of America, U.S. News and World Report, MSN, NASDAQ, Daily Mail coverage.

WPMT-TV (FOX 43)
June 24, 2023
A year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Professor Quinn Yeargain provided analysis into the political and social landscape in this story.

See also The Messenger coverage.

VOX
June 22, 2023
Professor John Dernbach is quoted in this article about the success of the Clean Air Act in 1970 and air pollution challenges the United States is facing now.

THE OKLAHOMAN
June 22, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain shares insight into the Oklahoma state constitution following confusion on who holds power in an emergency when the governor is unavailable.

CITY & STATE PA
June 12, 2023
WLC Dean Michael Hussey and WLC alum and Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry '94 were named to the 2023 Law Power 100 list.

PENNSYLVANIA CAPITAL-STAR
June 9, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino is featured in this interview discussing the U.S. Supreme Court decision that Alabama congressional maps violated the Voting Rights Act in 2022.

LEGALNEWS.COM
June 9, 2023
Professor John Dernbach represented the International Bar Association as part of a panel discussion at the Bonn Climate Change Conference in Germany.

WHP-TV (CBS21)
June 8, 2023
How climate change has impacted air quality and occurrence of wildfires was the topic of an interview with Professor John Dernbach. 

See also WENY-TV coverage.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE
June 1, 2023
Professor John Dernbach co-edited a new book, "Governing for Sustainability," that focuses on the growing global environmental justice movement.

THE MESSENGER
May 26, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain shares thoughts on several state abortion bans that have been proposed, and how these new regulations could play out.

DELAWARE VALLEY JOURNAL
May 24, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino is quoted in this article about the controversial possibility that President Biden will invoke the 14th Amendment to solve the current debt crisis.

BALLOT ACCESS NEWS
May 24, 2023
A U.S. Supreme Court amicus curiae brief has been filed by Professor Michael Dimino on a New Jersey case involving laws about wording on primary ballots.

THE CONVERSATION
May 23, 2023
Professor John Dernbach co-wrote this article examining the lawsuit brought against Big Oil by the city of Honolulu after massive coastline loss. 

BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
May 22, 2023
Professors Quinn Yeargain and John Dernbach are mentioned in this roundup article of recent notable legal scholarship relating to state courts, state constitutions, and the field of state public law regarding environmental issues.

TAXPROF BLOG
May 19, 2023
WLC students Nicholas Grimes and Michael Kohn placed as semi-finalists at the 22nd annual Law Student Tax Challenge.

LANCASTER ONLINE
May 14, 2023
Student Megan Riggs is featured in this article as she joins Gretna Theatre as managing director.

WPMT-TV (Fox 43) and WHP-TV (CBS21)
May 11, 2023
As Title 42 was set to expire, Professor Jill Family commented on the expiration of the COVID-era policy put in place to limit immigration into the United States.

See also WHP-TV coverage. 

BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
May 4, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain authored this opinion piece which explores arguments involving the right to vote for people who have been convicted of a felony.

PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENT DIGEST BLOG
April 26, 2023
Environmental Law Professor John Dernbach attended this event which honored Franklin Kury, author of the PA Environmental Rights Amendment.

WHTM-TV (ABC 27)
April 26, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino provides analysis regarding a decision by a Pennsylvania school to close locker rooms amidst concerns about a transgender student. 

AP NEWS
April 21, 2023
A new partnership between Widener Law Commonwealth and Lycoming College, which will allow Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.

See also PennLive, PR Newswire, PHL 17, Street Insider

WITF-FM
April 18, 2023
Professor John Dernbach spoke with WITF's The Spark to discuss an upcoming climate summit happening in Lancaster ahead of Earth Day.

WPMT-TV (Fox 43)
April 18, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino commented on a U.S. Supreme Court case involving a Lancaster County postal worker who is alleging religious discrimination after resigning from his job for being unwilling to work on Sundays.

AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE
April 12, 2023
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Juliet Moringiello was featured on this episode of Techbytes podcast discussing proposed amendments to digitize Uniform Commercial Code.

US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
April 12, 2023
Widener Law Commonwealth is mentioned in an article on best lists for law school specialty programs.

SIRIUS XM PROGRESS
April 2, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain is the featured guest to discuss a number of voting, state, and constitutional issues happening around the country.

• Part one
• Part two
• Part three

ERIE NEWS NOW
March 31, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino comments on the indictment of Donald Trump and its potential impact on future presidential elections. 

WISCONSIN RAPIDS TRIBUNE
March 30, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain wrote this article examining proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot in Wisconsin, which could impact bail access in that state. 
See also Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sheboygan Press, Green Bay Press Gazette

YAHOO! FINANCE
March 28, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain is quoted in this column on recent legislation related to abortion rights in Wyoming.

BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE
March 24, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain wrote this article examining an upcoming Wisconsin election for a new state supreme court justice, and two proposed constitutional amendments involving access to bail. 

WHYY-FM
March 23, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino is included in this story about the Central Bucks School District's upcoming legal battle defending against allegations of discrimination against LGBTQ students. 

VOX
March 23, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain is mentioned in this article discussing a recent decision by a Wyoming judge to block a proposed law that would make performing abortions in that state a felony. 

WHTM-TV (ABC27)
March 22, 2023
Bioethics Professor Anna Levin is featured in this story regarding the impact of an ongoing push by a federal judge in Texas to ban a medication widely used in medical abortions. 

NOLA
March 14, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain is quoted on an article discussing the recent controversy surrounding the election of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell.

PENNLIVE
March 12, 2023
Dean Michael Hussey is featured in this opinion piece about civil rights leader James Baldwin and blues artist Buffalo Nichols. 

THE PLANETARY LAW PROJECT
March 10, 2023
Environmental Law and Sustainability Professor John Dernbach is profiled about his life, work and advice for lawyers who want to be more involved with environmental and sustainability law practices. 

PROPUBLICA
March 9, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain discusses the issue of election officials who have refused to certify results.
See also Salon, Raw Story. 

ABC27-TV (WHTM)
February 24, 2023
Professor Michael Dimino discusses challenges to the Biden Administration's plan to help alleviate student loan debt. 

WPRI-TV
February 22, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain is featured in this story regarding absentee ballots in relation to the Rhode Island primary.

GRIST
February 15, 2023
Professor John Dernbach's work is referenced in this article about the right to a clean environment in New York state. 

PRELAW MAGAZINE
February 9, 2023
Widener Law Commonwealth was named to a list of top schools in the Winter 2023 edition of preLaw Magazine (note: information on our trial advocacy program and work by the Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic is found on pages 39-40).

MY CHESCO
February 8, 2023
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis spoke at a news conference on the Widener Law Commonwealth campus regarding access to healthcare. 

LEGAL HISTORY BLOG
January 27, 2023
Professor Jill Family is featured as a panelist at the Notre Dame Law Review's Federal Courts Symposium. The full panel, featuring Professor Family, is available for viewing at this link.

STATE IMPACT PENNSYLVANIA
January 20, 2023
Environmental Law Professor John Dernbach is quoted regarding a recent opinion from Commonwealth Court on the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. 

BOLTS
January 6, 2023
Professor Quinn Yeargain wrote an article on a recent South Carolina Supreme Court decision involving abortion access.