The Business Law Program at Maryland Carey Law happily commemorated Business Law Week this year with alumni, students, faculty, and distinguished experts in exploring the broad field of business law. This year’s program highlights the law school’s commitment to forward‑looking scholarship and the ongoing success of its Business Law Program.
Business Law Track 1L Inductee & Recognition Luncheon
On Monday, we held our annual luncheon to welcome the newest Business Law Track inductees as well as honor some of the many accomplishments of our current students. Professors Tu, Van Alstine, and Lynn were happily engaging with new and current Business Law Track students while sharing the latest updates from their law school careers.
Recognitions given included:
- Simpson Business Law Fellowship Award winners William Andrews '27 and Victoria Jung '27
- Bertram L. Potemken Attorney-CPA Scholarship recipient Travis Dover '27
- Steven J. Mandell Scholarship Award winner Greg Deyesu '26
- Members of the Transactional Law Team: Amber Miller '26, Carleigh Solomon '27, Matthew D’ Ambrosi '26, Hannah DeGraw '26, Aleskandra Bekirova '26, and Victoria Jung '27
- Members of the Bankruptcy Law Team: Sophia Fodor '26, Ikenna Mbaruguru '26, William Andrews '27, Courtney Patterson '27, Ann Kelly '27, and Matthew D’ Ambrosi '26
- Business Law Society Executive Board: Courtney Patterson '27, Zaid Al-Huneidi '27, David Park '27, William Andrews '27, Saloni Shah '28, Emily Bruner '28, Ethan Lee '28, Christian Dwimoh '28, and Eben Altman '28
Journal of Business & Technology Law Spring 2026 Symposium: Justice in the Age of AI
The Journal of Business & Technology Law hosted its 2026 Symposium, “Justice in the Age of AI.” Scholars and industry leaders assembled for a timely examination of the ethical, regulatory, and societal implications surrounding artificial intelligence. Alumni participated in discussions that explored how rapidly evolving technologies continued to reshape the legal and business landscape.
In the first panel, Jessica Wherry, associate professor of law at the University of Baltimore School of Law, and Dr. Josh Abrams, instructional design specialist at University of Maryland Baltimore County, provided remarks on the use of AI in the practice of law. In the second panel, Frank Pasquale, professor of law at Cornell Tech and Cornell Law School, Elena Ponte, Federal Trade Commission, and Mehak Negpal, assistant professor in the Department of Ethics and Business Law at the University of St. Thomas, considered the societal consequences of AI.
Donald B. Tobin Visiting Scholar in Business Ethics Lecture: “Purpose‑Driven Compliance” by Professor Veronica Root Martinez
Maryland Carey Law welcomed Professor Veronica Root Martinez of Duke University as the 2026 Donald B. Tobin Visiting Scholar in Business Ethics. Her visit started with visiting Professor Moon’s corporate governance seminar where she presented Miscalculation of DEI Risk, an article she is currently working on. In the evening, she presented the Tobin Visiting Scholar lecture where she presented “Purpose Driven Compliance.” She proposed a purpose‑driven compliance framework that challenges traditional enforcement‑centered models, but rather she argued for a more mission‑aligned approach to organizational ethics and explored how firms could better prevent misconduct by grounding compliance programs in organizational purpose. She offered that “compliance is not merely a system for avoiding penalties – it is a commitment to protecting dignity, enabling human flourishing, and sustaining trust in the institutions that shape our lives.”
Students who attended said they found the lecture highly engaging and appreciated the clarity and relevance of Professor Martinez’s insights, exposing some students to compliance issues for the first time The question‑and‑answer session was especially successful, with students actively participating, asking thoughtful questions, and expressing how valuable it was to speak directly with a leading scholar in corporate ethics.
Business Law Night in Baltimore
Business Law week ended with a great gathering of alumni and students at Business Law Night at Saul Ewing’s Baltimore office. Hosted by the Business Law Society, Maryland’s Intellectual Property Student Association, and the Entertainment, Sports, and Art Law, the network event gathered attorneys from all areas of business to engage with students. With more than 100 in attendance, the event was a huge success. Saul Ewing generously sponsored the event.
Though Business Law Week 2026 may be over, the important work of the faculty and staff at Maryland Carey Law to provide every possible opportunity for our students to thrive is ongoing.