Marywood University’s Center for Law, Justice, and Policy is hosting a Policy Perspectives speaker series this October. Patrick M. Seffrin, Ph.D., associate professor, directs the Center for Law, Justice, and Policy at Marywood. Dr. Seffrin says the series “will provide an invaluable opportunity to engage with leading legal professionals and gain insight into contemporary legal issues and practices.”

The series provides the opportunity for anyone interested in law, justice, and policy to hear from professionals working on the frontlines of legal practice. Each speaker will offer their perspective on various legal and policy-related topics.

Event dates and speakers include: 

Thursday, Oct. 3: Timothy Doherty, Assistant District Attorney of Lackawanna County

Tuesday, Oct. 8: Ben Josielevski, Staff Attorney at Domestic Violence Service Center

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Michael Dempsey, Associate Attorney at Lenahan & Dempsey, P.C.

Thursday, Oct. 24: Corinne Taylor, Special Counsel at Coughlin and Gerhart, LLP

Asst. District Attorney of Lackawanna County Michael McGrath spoke on October 1. 

All events are free and open to the public, and each talk will take place on its respective date from 6-7 p.m. in The Cloud Room at the Center for Architectural Studies at Marywood University.

For more information about the Center for Law, Justice, and Policy at Marywood University, visit: marywood.edu/academics/center-for-law-justice-policy, email legalcenter@marywood.edu, or connect via social media on Facebook (Marywood Center for Law, Justice and Policy) and X (@MU_LEGAL_CENTER).