Mia Roberts Perez is a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, having been nominated and confirmed under Joe Biden in 2022 . She previously served as a judge on the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas from 2016 to 2022. Her legal career began as an assistant public defender at the Defender Association of Philadelphia from 2006 to 2010, where she gained trial experience representing indigent defendants . She then worked as an associate at Friedman Schuman in Philadelphia before founding her own firm, Perez Law LLC, where she practiced from 2011 until her election to the bench . Throughout her career as a litigator, she tried approximately 1,000 cases to verdict or final decision . Judge Perez earned her Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University in 2003 and her Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2006, where she also served as an adjunct professor teaching trial advocacy from 2011 to 2021 . Her accomplishments include being the first Asian American judge and the second Latina judge to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, receiving a unanimous "well qualified" rating from the American Bar Association, and serving on the Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania by appointment of Governor Tom Wolf.

This meeting will be held in Alter 238.

Attend this special presentation provided by Kaplan Test Prep about affording law school!

This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.

Learn how to properly communicate in professional spaces in person, over Zoom, and via email.

This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.

Hayes Hunt is a partner at Cozen O'Connor in Philadelphia, where he serves as chair of the firm's Sports Industry team and is a member of the Commercial Litigation Department and White Collar Defense & Investigations practice group. He specializes in representing corporations and individuals in high-stakes civil litigation, crisis management, and criminal defense matters, with experience handling cases involving shareholder actions, contractual disputes, Title IX, civil rights claims, political corruption, and health care fraud. His practice is informed by his prior experience as an attorney at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, where he represented indigent criminal defendants. Hunt earned his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His accomplishments include being named Pennsylvania Attorney of the Year by The Legal Intelligencer, selection as a Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, recognition as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer every year since 2010, and consistent inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law, teaching Integrated Trial Advocacy for over a decade.

Learn everything you need to know to feel comfortable building connections and your professional network at our Networking 101 Seminar.

This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.

Jennifer Coatsworth is a partner at Margolis Edelstein in Philadelphia, where she specializes in civil litigation defense, including professional liability, consumer fraud, motor vehicle, and premises liability matters . She has litigated hundreds of cases from both plaintiff and defense perspectives, with a particular focus on defending real estate agents, home inspectors, and accountants . Her experience also includes obtaining summary judgment dismissals in wrongful death and product liability cases. She earned her J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she served as president of the Jewish Law Students Association, and her B.A., cum laude, from the University of Maryland Honors Program . Her accomplishments include serving as the 97th Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association (2024), recognition as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2022-2024) and Rising Star (2011-2018), an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and numerous leadership awards including the Lynette Norton Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Ally of the Year Award from the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association.

This meeting will be held in Alter 238.

Join us to learn the dos and don’ts of writing cover letters for applications of all kinds! Use this opportunity to learn and write a practice cover letter with us to be better prepared for when it really counts!

This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.

John R. Padova (born 1935) is a senior United States district judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He was nominated by President George H. W. Bush in November 1991 to a newly authorized seat and was confirmed by the Senate in March 1992. Padova served more than 15 years as an active judge before assuming senior status in February 2008, during which time he authored 93 published opinions and presided over thousands of civil and criminal cases. Prior to his judicial appointment, he maintained a private law practice in Philadelphia for over three decades, earning a strong reputation as a trial attorney in both state and federal courts. He received his J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1959 and also served in the U.S. Army Reserve and the New Jersey Army National Guard.

This meeting will be held in Alter 238.

Welcome back! Join PAD to meet leadership and discuss this semesters’ upcoming events. There will be pizza, networking, and a chance to learn more about us!

This meeting will be held in Alter 238.

Join us for our last LSAT Prep of the semester. It will be an optional study session and review of previously covered material.

Learn about networking on LinkedIn and how to write strong, professional emails!

This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.

Vote for the next Secretary! Elections are a mandatory meeting to listen to speeches and decide the next executive board member.

This meeting will be held in Alter 238.

This LSAT Prep meeting will review a few chapters in the Kaplan LSAT Prep book, specifically Reading Comprehensionquestion types.

This session will be held in Speakman Hall 026.

Join us as Professor Lammendola guides us through the essentials of how to brief a case, breaking down the process step-by-step.

This LSAT Prep meeting will review a few chapters in the Kaplan LSAT Prep book, specifically Paradox question types.

This session will be held in Speakman Hall 026.

Volunteers led by Philanthropy Chair Avery Prendergast will be working with staff to assist this Emergency Family Shelter. Tasks may include packing care kits, decorating, organizing donation closets, and more!

Volunteers will meet outside Alter Hall at 9:30 before travelling to the shelter.

Temple Law Admissions will host a workshop on crafting a strong, unique personal statement for law school applications. Don’t miss out!

This session will be held in Speakman Hall 026.

Adam S. Getson is a distinguished Partner at Wapner Newman, P.C., specializing in Plaintiffs' Civil Trial Litigation, with a focus on Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury law. Since 2003, Mr. Getson has successfully represented injured victims in a wide array of complex matters, including motor vehicle accidents, product liability, and nursing home neglect, and he is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He earned his Juris Doctor from Widener School of Law after completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, and he also studied International Law at the University of Technology Sydney. His professional excellence is recognized by numerous accolades, including an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, selection to The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 100 since 2012, and being named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2020–2026) and a Rising Star (2012–2018).

This LSAT Prep meeting will review a few chapters in the Kaplan LSAT Prep book, specifically Sufficient Assumption question types.

This session will be held in Speakman Hall 026.

In place of our usual Wednesday Speaker Series, join us for a presentation by Erica Stone. She will share insights from her law school application journey, along with valuable tips and tricks for prospective applicants!

Take this opportunity and learn how to write cover letters for your internship and job applications!

In place of our usual Wednesday Speaker Series, join us in Alter A238 for our October Philanthropy Event. Together, we will be assembling Halloween goodie bags for the homeless. Come lend a hand and help us make a positive impact this spooky season!