Renee C. Compasso-Quinn and Morgan Connell are proud Penn State University alumnae who helped make IPWatchdog, Inc recent conference and 25th anniversary celebration a resounding success. Renee shared the deeply meaningful origin behind the phrase “We Are.”
It dates back to 1946, when “when the Nittany Lion football team made history for refusing to play in a game against then-segregated University of Miami. When told they must leave its Black players at home, the Penn State team instead voted to cancel the game.
The following season, Penn State was invited to the Cotton Bowl but was again asked to leave the team’s two Black athletes — Wally Triplett and Dennie Hoggard — at home. The Nittany Lions refused that request, with captain Steve Suhey reportedly saying, “We’re Penn State,” indicating that they were a unified team.
The full team ended up going to the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 1, 1948, in a matchup against Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. With Dallas still operating under Jim Crow laws at the time, it was a game that would become symbolic of desegregation in athletics. Triplett and Hoggard became the first African Americans ever to play in the Cotton Bowl.”
– Why we say ‘We Are’: https://www.psu.edu/news/campus-life/story/why-we-say-we-are
IPWatchdog Conference website: https://ipwatchdog.com/4th-annual-ipw-live-2024/
Penn State Dickinson Law
Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are raising alarms about Big Tech’s use of generative AI tools that summarize or repurpose creators’ work, potentially infringing on antitrust laws. Led by Senator Amy Klobuchar, eight Democratic senators have called on the FTC and DOJ to investigate whether AI features on platforms like Google unfairly exploit content from publishers without proper compensation. The senators argue that these practices could harm the digital marketplace by reducing competition, stifling innovation, and undermining the business model of content creators, particularly in journalism. Sara Morrison featured my thoughts in her excellent article in The Capitol Forum.

https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/associate-dean-daryl-lim-quoted-capitol-forum

I had the privilege of interviewing Judge John E. Jones III, President of Dickinson College and former U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. We covered many topics, from his Pennsylvanian roots and his journey to making partner, to his experiences on the federal bench and as Chief Judge.

Judge Jones also shared insights on the landmark Kitzmiller v. Dover case, his leadership at Dickinson, and the importance of legacy. It was an inspiring conversation about life, leadership, and the “Dickinson Advantage.”

#leadership #lawyer #JudicialIndependence #highereducation #dickinsoncollege

Singapore, including IP Week @ SG

In this episode of Penn State Dickinson Law’s “Profiles in Leadership” series, I sat down with  Jennifer Wu, a founding partner at Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP, and a renowned patent trial and appellate lawyer known for her exceptional advocacy skills and groundbreaking work in biologics cases.

We began our discussion focusing on JP Morgan’s “Community Leaders: Stories of Hope and Resilience,” lessons that she learned from Helen Zia, a well-known activist and author. We then delved into the topic of institutionalizing community leadership. A lighter moment in our conversation was when Jennifer shared her habit of always choosing the same lunch option. It was a fun insight into her daily routine. Towards the end of our discussion, Jennifer shared her perspective on not passing on uncomfortable experiences, a piece of advice that resonates with many.

Stay tuned for more insights from leaders like Jennifer, who are shaping the future of community leadership!

Tags: #Leadership, #JenniferWu