Reckoning and Repair: Race, Justice and the Road to Healing

True justice requires both accountability and restoration. This year’s Law and Society Week will focus on confronting racial injustice, acknowledging harm, and exploring how communities, institutions, and individuals can engage in the hard but necessary work of repair and reconciliation.

Presented by the Fox Rothschild Center for Law and Society.

All events will be located in the Center for Business and Industry, 1751 Callowhill Street, Room C2-28.
 

Tuesday, March 10
11:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. | Pavilion Building, Klein Cube

Rescheduled Opening Session with Keynote Speaker Joanna McClinton, Esq., Speaker, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Through critical reflection and real-world insights, Rep. McClinton will examine the urgent need to address racial injustice in legal and public safety systems, emphasizing that meaningful justice requires both accountability and restoration. Attendees will be invited to consider their role in advancing a vision of justice that not only responds to wrongdoing but also repairs relationships and restores dignity.

Student Award Honoree

Boabdil De Castro, Class of 2026
This honor recognizes Boabdil’s unwavering dedication and genuine passion for learning. Beyond academic excellence, they are deeply committed to transforming their community, demonstrating how education, purpose and leadership can work together to create meaningful change. Boabdil’s journey reflects resilience and service, inspiring those around them.

Community Partner Award Honorees

The Community Partner Award honors organizations whose commitment to presence, opportunity, and access strengthens student success and institutional impact. These partners help remove barriers, expand resources, and ensure students are connected to opportunities that advance equity, growth, and achievement.

Thursday, February 26
11:20 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.

Out of the Mountain of Despair, a Stone of Hope

Moderator: Ewuare Osayande, Deputy Executive Director, Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission

Panelists from the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission will share professional insights and examine the challenges of advancing effective oversight in an evolving legal, technological, and social landscape while balancing public safety, institutional responsibility, and community expectations. Participate in a thoughtful discussion on shared responsibility, best practices, and pathways toward more equitable and responsive policing.