As a lawyer, Laddie helped shape modern plaintiff-side litigation and private antitrust enforcement, serving as trial counsel in some of the most consequential class actions in American legal history, including the Exxon Valdez oil spill. He valued integrity, credibility, professionalism, and respect for the courts, and was widely known for his values.

As chair of the Dickinson Law Association and Board of Trustees, Laddie made an extraordinary difference to our law school. His leadership helped guide the law school through critical moments in its institutional history, and his support for scholarship and future generations of lawyers continues to shape our community. I am deeply honored to hold the chair in law named after him.

Episode link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmPM5JwKiu4

Past episodes: https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/profiles-in-leadership