Spend the last meeting of the year grabbing lunch and hanging out with other members! Plan to meet at the strip of food stands (Richie’s, Eddie’s, etc.) and hangout on the terrace of Mazur Hall. If there is inclement weather, we will relocate inside.

Keep your eye out for updates in the GroupMe!

We will have a student-guided tour of the University of Pennsylvania Carey School of Law at 11 am immediately followed by a student-guided tour of Drexel Kline School of Law at 12 pm. Dress code is business casual. Following these tours, we will meet in the famous food court at University City for lunch together. If you would like to travel with a group, meet at the subway on Broad St. and Cecil B. Moore at 10:15 am.

Be sure to sign up on the google form in the GroupMe!

Stanley J. Ellenberg is the founder of Ellenberg Law Group, a Philadelphia law firm providing a broad base of legal services to individuals and businesses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a nationwide immigration law practice. In over 40 years of legal practice, Mr. Ellenberg has helped countless clients in a wide range of legal matters, including immigration, business and real estate, and personal injury. He received a number of degrees including, a Bachelor of Arts from Temple University, Master of Science from Villanova University, Master of Business Administration from Temple University, and a JD from Temple Beasley School of Law.

Come to our usual room, Alter A238, to hear from Mr. Ellenberg!

We will be inducting new members of Phi Alpha Delta with a formal event. Inductees will be sworn in, receive their certificate and pin, and sign the member scroll. This is a business professional event and attendance is REQUIRED by all members.

This meeting will be held in Alter A238.

Drexel Kline School of Law is hosting a tour and information session that is led by current students. Representatives and admissions officers will be available to answer questions, as well. The dress code is business casual and lunch will be provided!

Stay on the look out for a sign up in the GroupMe!

Hear speeches from the individuals running for executive board positions. Then, vote on your future President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This is a mandatory event for all members.

This will be held in Alter A238.

Interested in Mock Trial? Come watch PAD’s Mock Trial Rehearsal as they prepare for their competition!

This event will be in Temple Beasley School of Law (Klein Hall) Room K1E.

Alan Nochumson is the founder of Nochumson P.C., a law firm headquartered in Center City, Philadelphia. By mayoral appointment, Nochumson has sat on several city-chartered boards focusing on real estate and economic development. He served on the Board of Directors of both the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) and the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation (PCDC). Nochumson continues to serve as a leader in the legal and judicial communities. Over the past several years, he has investigated and made recommendations of the fitness of candidates for the state judiciary. He received his B.A. from University at Albany and his J.D. from The George Washington University Law School.

This is a joint meeting with Temple Real Estate Organization, and will take place in our regular meeting room, Alter A238.

Gary Green is the President of Sidkoff, Pincus, & Green. He practices in many different areas, including antitrust, business law, intellectual property, and securities law. Mr. Green received his J.D. from Villanova University. He will be joining PAD members to specifically discuss whistleblower cases and restrictive covenants.

As always, the meeting will be held in Alter A238.

We’re excited to announce our St. PADdy’s Potluck! Save the date, wear something green, and get ready for a fun-filled celebration. We hope yo see you there!

This social event will be held in Morgan South Room 254.

Come to PAD’s Annual Law School Fair in the Egg! For more information, visit the Law School Fair Page.

Laurie Kleinman is Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs & Risk Management. In this position, Kleinman is responsible for designing and implementing an overall risk management policy, handling all safety and insurance issues throughout the company, procuring and maintaining all insurance programs and the oversight and management of all liability matters. Kleinman joined Comcast Spectacor in 2016 as Vice President of Risk Management before being promoted to her current role in 2024. Kleinman graduated from the University of Connecticut before earning her Juris Doctor (JD) cum laude from the Villanova University School of Law.

This will be a joint meeting with Gamma Iota Sigma in Alter A031.

Prepare for the upcoming Law School Fair (March 15th) by learning how to network with the schools! Discover what types of questions to ask and what information to look for.

This meeting will be held in the Legal Studies Conference Room in Speakman Hall 203D.

David G. Mandelbaum represents clients facing problems under environmental laws. He regularly represents clients in lawsuits and also has helped clients achieve satisfactory outcomes through regulatory negotiation or private transactions. His concentrations are air, water, and waste regulation, superfund and contamination, climate change, oil and gas development, and water rights. A Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, David teaches Superfund, and Oil and Gas Law in rotation at the Temple University Beasley School of Law as well as an environmental litigation course at Suffolk (Boston) Law School. He received an A.B., summa cum laude, from Harvard College in 1980 and a J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1983.

Join us in Alter A238 to hear from an experienced environmental lawyer.

Join us to take a practice test of the LSAT to better gauge your skills!

This meeting will be held in the Legal Studies Conference Room - Speakman 203D.

During this meeting, there will be a presentation that explores the Legal Studies Internship Course offered in Fall 2024. Professor Leora Eisenstadt, who leads this class, will be joining to give information and answer questions. This meeting will be held in the Legal Studies Conference Room, Speakman 203D.

Join us in Alter A238 to study and socialize with other PAD members. Pizza will be provided!

This meeting will go over the logic games section of the LSAT.

It will be held in the Legal Studies Conference Room.

This meeting will be a Pre-Law Advising Meeting, with Professor Issacs, the Pre-Law Advisor.

This meeting will be held in Speakman Hall 203D.

Rachel Barnes counsels clients on various corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, corporate governance, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. She supports clients ranging from start-ups and emerging growth businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Having traveled to more than 15 countries around the world, Rachel uses her global perspective, education, and professional background to provide exceptional service tailored to fit her clients’ needs. Rachel is the newest addition to PAD’s mock trial team serving as the new coach. She received a Bachelor of Economics with a minor in Spanish, cum laude, from University of Georgia. As well as, an M.B.A. from University of Virginia Darden School of Business and a J.D. from University of Virginia School of Law.

Join us in Alter A238 to hear more from Rachel Barnes.

Come to the lobby of Alter Hall and support Phi Alpha Delta by buying a special someone flowers for Valentine’s Day!

This meeting will review the reading comprehension section of the LSAT.

Get to know more about Phi Alpha Delta and what is has to offer! Come to the Egg in Alter Hall to get to know the board!

Jocelyn Samuels was designated by President Biden as Vice Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on January 20, 2021. Earlier in the Obama Administration, Vice Chair Samuels served as Acting Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice and held other positions as a political appointee within the DOJ Civil Rights Division. Vice Chair Samuels earned her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Middlebury College. She is a graduate of Columbia University Law School where she was a Note Editor for The Columbia Law Review and a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar.

Join us in the MBA Commons on the 7th floor of Alter Hall to hear from Jocelyn Samuels.

This meeting will be a review of the Reading Comprehension section of the LSAT. We will be learning skills and completing practice problems.

This will be held in the Legal Studies Conference Room, 203D.

Join us to learn more about PAD officer positions and upcoming elections. Meet the individuals who are currently carrying that role, and ask questions to better understand the job duties. This meeting will include information for you to learn more about how to apply and when elections will take place.

As always, we will be meeting in Alter A238.

This meeting will consist of an introduction to the LSAT, or Law School Admission Test, and will be held in the Legal Studies Conference Room in Speakman 203D.

Come out to Chipotle to raise money for Phi Alpha Delta! If you are interested in online ordering, use code GTL36KN, for your purchase to count.

Join this meeting for a presentation on legal internships, processes, and experiences in Speakman 203D.