Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Mock Trial Competiton
We encourage everyone to show support to our mock trial team during their competition at Stony Brook University. The competition starts at 10am and is projected to end around 9pm. If you decide to go, you will be responsible for your own transportation unless you are apart of the mock trial team.
Law School Tour: Temple Beasley Law School
Join us on our tour to Temple’s Beasley School of Law where will be given a guided tour to learn about the law School experience there and more! Feel free to come with questions, friends, and anything else you would like. We will meet in front of Alter Hall and walk to the law school. Make sure to scan to QR code to RSVP!
Apply to Internships & Mock Interviews
This career development will focus on applying to internships and practicing interviewing. We highly encourage all members to join this session to at least brush up on their interviewing skills.
Kaplan: Creating Your LSAT Study Plan
Join us and Kaplan as we learn strategies, hear advice, and create our very own LSAT study plan! Please RSVP beforehand so we know how many members will be attending. We highly recommend stopping by!
CLA LSAT Prep
This is LSAT Prep for those who cannot make it for the 12:30-1:30pm LSAT Prep on Mondays. We encourage any CLA majors who are interested in taking the LSAT to attend! This will be hosted by Bibi, and if you cannot make this time either then feel free to reach out to Bibi or Adam and they will be able to set up a time for you.
Meeting will be held in Mazur 12.
LSAT Prep
This LSAT session will focus on logical reasoning: necessary assumption.
Meeting held in Speakman 12.
Law School Tour: UPenn Carey Law School
Join us as we tour the renowned Carey Law School at the University of Pennsylvania! If you wish to join then be sure to scan the QR code, sign up, and let a PAD member know that you will be attending. This will be a guided tour by UPenn where we see all the facilities, learn about the law school experience, and more. We will be meeting in front of Alter Hall and then traveling to UPenn together.
Distinguished Speaker Series: Alan Nochuman
Alan Nochumson is the founder of Nochumson P.C., a Philadelphia-based law firm. Nocumson P.C. is built around real estate, Business, and litigation matters. Nochumson himself has extensive experience litigating complex disputes in state and federal courts, earning him repeated recognition as a Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer, as well as an AV Preeminent peer rating for his legal ability and ethics.
Halloween Nights!
Come to our Halloween Nights social event where we travel to Eastern State Penitentiary and walk through their haunted attractions and more! We will be traveling as a group, and if you would like to come and go your own way then be sure to let an officer know. This event may not last until 10pm but we recommend anticipating it to be this long. Please bring walking shoes and anything you need as we will be walking a lot. Avoid bringing bags bigger than a pocketbook size and pepper sprays or self-defense items like that as they will not let you in or they will confiscate the item without giving it back. It’s very important that you have RSVP’d for this event because if not then you will not be able to attend. We will meet in front of Alter Hall at 6pm.
Inductions!
This event is mandatory for ALL PAD members. We will be celebrating our newly inducted(national members) and enjoying pizza! To become an inducted member you have to pay the national dues, not just the chapter dues, which is $150. Reach out to any officers, EBoard members, or PAD members for help. If you cannot make it, please reach out to an EBoard member and let them know.
Picnic Day!
Come chill out with us as we make tie-dye shirts, drink lemonade, and eat snacks during the first picnic of the semester! Everyone is invited and feel free to bring any friends you would like. It will be held above The Wall(area above Richie’s Cafe, etc.), and no one is required to bring anything besides themselves. Reach out to our Instagram: templeu_pad if you have any questions. Hope to see everyone there!
Speaker Series: Michael Humphreys
Michael Humphreys was named Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner in 2022. He previously served as Acting Insurance Commissioner for the Pennslyvania Insurance Department (PID). Humphreys began his career with the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), serving as the Director of State-Federal Relations. Humphreys holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Buffalo, and an M.P.A from Bowling Green State University. This will be a joint event with Gamma Iota Sigma, so we will not be meeting in our usual room. We’ll be meeting in Alter 032.
TU Cleanup Day
We’ll be cleaning up around Temple campus, specifically on Cecil B Moore, Broad St, and down by Richie’s Cafe. We’ll meet at the stairs in front of the Fox School of Business and then disperse into groups and tackle each sections. Be sure to bring gloves and anything you feel is necessary to keep yourself clean and safe while we do this. We’re gonna get as much done as we can in an hour. We hope to have your support and see you guys there!
Speaker Series: David Kwass & Mike Zettlemoyer
David Kwass and Mike Zettlemoyer are Law and Trial Partners at Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky P.C., where they bring in millions of dollars in settlement money and awards. Together, the two have about 50 years of experience in Tort Law, and not only do they represent their clients, but they also write an abundance of articles, speak at industry conferences, train other lawyers, and more. Be sure to come with questions as they speak about their experience and give advice. We will be meeting in Alter 602.
Welcome Back Meeting
Join us for our welcome back and first general body meeting! This will be the perfect way to get a feel for whether PAD is the right place for you and to get to know the new EBoard and Chair Members. We hope to see you all there!
Inductions
Join us for the last general body meeting of the semester as any applicable new members will be officially inducted into Phi Alpha Delta.
This meeting has a formal dress code and will be held in Alter 026.
Mock Interviews
Use this opportunity to gain valuable interview experience and get comfortable with some common questions. Interviews are the most critical aspect of any internship or job application process, don’t miss this internship seminar.
This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.
Elections
Elections are for the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Come by to meet next year’s leaders and hear their speeches.
This meeting will be held in Alter 238.
LSAT Prep
This LSAT Prep meeting will review a few chapters in the Kaplan LSAT Prep book, specifically the Flaw question types.
This session will be held in Speakman Hall 026.
Internship Seminar: Networking 101
Join us to learn the the basics of networking in person and online in our internship seminar with Kennedy Seabrook.
Meeting will be held in Speakman 026.
Distinguished Speaker: Devin Wesenberg
Devin Wesenberg is a dedicated legal professional currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. With a strong foundation in legal studies, Devin is actively building a career focused on public service and corporate law.
Devin's practical experience includes serving as a Legal Intern at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he gained valuable insights into federal legal proceedings and public policy. Additionally, he has expanded his expertise in corporate litigation and bankruptcy law through his involvement with the Delaware Court of Chancery and as a Summer Associate at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP.
Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Devin combines his rigorous academic training at an Ivy League institution with hands-on experience in both government and private sectors, positioning him as a promising candidate in the legal field.
Distinguished Speaker: Judge Mia Roberts
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.
Kaplan Presentation
Attend this special presentation provided by Kaplan Test Prep about affording law school!
This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.
Internship Seminar: Professional Communication
Learn how to properly communicate in professional spaces in person, over Zoom, and via email.
This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.
Distinguished Speaker: Hayes Hunt
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.
Internship Seminar: Networking
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.
Distinguished Speaker: Jennifer Coatsworth
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.
Internship Seminar
Learn about interviewing as a student. We’ll be going over attire, conduct, and some common questions to be prepared for.
This meeting will be held in Speakman 026.
Distinguished Speaker: Ellen Brotman
Ellen Brotman is the founder of BrotmanLaw PLLC, a firm with offices in Philadelphia and Washington D.C., where she specializes in attorney discipline defense, ethics counseling, and white-collar criminal defense. She leverages over two decades of experience representing lawyers before Pennsylvania's Disciplinary Board, a practice built upon her prior career as an assistant federal defender and a partner at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP, where she focused on federal criminal cases. Her professional standing is underscored by her role as a Special Advisor to the American Bar Association's Standing Committee for Ethics and Professional Responsibility and consistent recognition since 2007 in The Best Lawyers in America and as a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer"
This meeting will be held in Alter 238.
LSAT PREP
This LSAT Prep meeting will review a few chapters in the Kaplan LSAT Prep book, specifically Parallel Reasoning question types
This session will be held in Speakman Hall 026.