Juliet Moringiello Memorial
Juliet Moringiello
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we mourn the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Juliet.
... Juliet was a pivotal figure at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, where she taught law courses in property, bankruptcy, secured transactions and sales, and seminars on cities in crisis, the mortgage crisis, and electronic commerce. She began teaching at Widener 31 years ago and took on a number of additional leadership duties in her tenure, including directing the business advising program, serving as associate dean for research and faculty development, and then as associate dean for academic affairs – a position she assumed in 2021 and currently held. She was teaching until just a few weeks ago. Outside the classroom, Juliet was a leader in law reform on both state and national levels and was extremely active with both the American Bar Association, where she held several leadership positions in the Business Law Section, and the Pennsylvania Bar Association, which recognized her work by honoring her with the W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award in 2021. She served as a Uniform Law Commissioner for Pennsylvania and was an elected member of the American Law Institute – a highly distinguished honor within the legal profession. U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts appointed her to the Federal Judicial Center's Bankruptcy Judge Education Advisory Committee last summer. As a member of the committee, Juliet helped develop educational programs and resources for federal bankruptcy judges, equipping them with the latest knowledge and skills necessary for their roles. Just last month, the Association of American Law Schools Section on Commercial and Consumer Law gave Juliet its 2025 mentoring award, recognizing her exceptional commitment to guiding and inspiring the next generation of legal professionals. Upon receiving it, she spoke openly about the idea that no one advances alone, and how important it was to her to give back. I hope all of you – especially students, faculty and staff in our Widener Law Commonwealth community – will support one another as you process this news. For those who would like a resource for their grief the organization Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, or LCL, is available 24/7 at 888-999-1941 and is prepared to hear from people in the Widener community. Information about services for Juliet and plans by the law school to celebrate her life and memory will be announced as they are planned. She left a lasting impression on Widener and her influence will continue to be felt through the thousands of students she guided into careers that are helping others every day. With deepest sympathy, Stacey Stacey Robertson, PhD President Widener University One University Place, Chester, PA 19013
Juliet was an avid supporter of I'm Not Done Yet. Thank you for considering a donation in her memory.
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Every year, approximately 90,000 adolescent and young adults (AYA's) ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer.
Imagine the disruption and isolation that causes young people at exciting and transitional times in their lives.
I'm Not Done Yet supports AYA cancer patients and survivors across the country through our 4 core initiatives, delivered through a variety of programs and services.
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3,000+
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AYA's?
Every year, approximately 90,000 adolescent and young adults (AYA's) ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer. What does that mean to young people at exciting and transitional times in their lives? Put yourself in their shoes. A cancer diagnosis too often means: Education – on hold; Career – on hold; Relationships – on hold.
AYA’s face many other challenges because of their diagnosis and treatment: financial toxicity, body image concerns, compromised fertility, isolation, and loneliness. Perhaps the biggest challenge they face is fear about their own future.
AYA patients have been a little understood - and therefore underserved - population in the cancer space. There are few comprehensive programs devoted to this age group, and too often AYA’s are forced to search out resources for themselves.
Fortunately, this is changing. I'm Not Done Yet is committed to being an integral part of the support network for AYA cancer patients and survivors through a variety of partnerships and coalitions in the expanding AYA cancer community.
