Government and Law
Vanessa Davis ’12 Explores PR and Marketing at HarperCollins in New York City
Before her externship with HarperCollins Publishers, Vanessa Davis ’12 (New York, N.Y.) hadn’t considered a career in publishing. But after observing the business first-hand, she can see how the industry could be a good fit for her. “This externship exposed me to a field that I could truly see myself striving in while furthering my [...]
Cultivating Community Leaders Impels Kyle Doran ’08 Forward
By Kate Helm Change isn’t easy, but Kyle Doran ’08 welcomes it. Doran has used his education every step of the way to develop as a community organizer, one who not only implements change but teaches others to do the same to help their communities. Pursuing a master’s of public administration at Maxwell School of [...]
Lafayette Advances to American Mock Trial Association Opening Round Championships
Lafayette’s mock trial team took second place at the Easton Regional Mock Trial Tournament hosted by Lafayette last weekend and will advance to the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Opening Round Championship series March 17-18 in Washington, D.C. Three students took individual honors. Chris Regnier ’15 (Lakewood, Colo.) received an outstanding witness award and Sam [...]
Three Students Discover the Legal System with U.S. District Court Judge Joel Pisano ’71
“Law runs deep in my family and has always been a passion of mine,” says Julian Delgado ’14 (Schenectady, N.Y.), a double major in English and film & media studies. “This externship was my first real exposure to the courtroom. This experience made me want to continue courses about theory and literature to broaden my [...]
Spotted on Campus with…Rob Delaney ’12
Rob Delaney ’12 (Summit, N.J.), a government and law major and guard on the men’s basketball team, discusses “Jersey Shore,” the rigors of the season, and goals for a Patriot League Championship. What do you enjoy about your major? I don’t like classes with a ton of “busy work.” Government and law courses are usually [...]
Paul McCurdy ’82 Named Chair of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Paul McCurdy ’82, a College trustee and former Alumni Association president, has been elected chair of his law firm, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, Stamford, Conn. He is recognized as a leading practitioner by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. McCurdy was elected to the Board of Trustees in 2010 after completing a two-year [...]
Six Leopards Named to Academic All-Patriot League Team
Cross country runner Rose Willey ’14 (Brookfield, Conn.), field hockey player Emily Valeo ’13 (Norristown, Pa.), football players Brandon Ellis ’12 (Jeffersonville, Pa.) and Mark Ross ’14 (Aliquippa, Pa.), and soccer players Blake Fink ’13 (Westampton, N.J.) and Graham Heydt ’12 (Northbrook, Ill.) have been selected to the Academic All-Patriot League team for their respective [...]
Danielle Hartl ’11 Thrives in Prestigious White House Internship
In preparation for a career in law, Danielle Hartl ’11 of Morris Plains, N.J., is getting an insider’s look at the country’s highest branch of government through the prestigious White House Internship Program. As an intern in the Office of Presidential Correspondence for the past four months, Hartl has been developing leadership skills and gaining exposure [...]





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