Please join us for our annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Internship Reception, which will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. 

The event promises to be an evening of celebration and inspiration as we reflect on the remarkable legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honor the accomplishments of our interns, who have spent their summer providing critical legal services to underserved communities throughout Pennsylvania.

It is with great pride that we honor the following individuals for their dedication to advancing social justice and equity: 

Neeraja Aravindan     Rutgers Law School Class of 2024 Host Program: Community Legal Services	Celina Flores    Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2024    Host Program: PA Health Law Project
Mariama Barry     Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2025    Host Program: Community Justice Project	John “JP” Leskovich    University of Pittsburgh School of Law Class of 2025    Host Program: Neighborhood Legal Services
Hosu Chang     University of Iowa College of Law Class of 2024 Host Program: Pennsylvania Utility Law Project	Davis Logan    University of Wisconsin Law School Class of 2024    Host Program: Legal Aid of Southeastern PA
Winnie Chen Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law Class of 2024 Host Program: Philadelphia Legal Assistance	Kamia McDaniels    Widener University Delaware Law School Class of 2024     Host Program: Southwestern PA Legal Aid
Andrea Faulknor     Penn State Dickinson Law Class of 2024    Host Program: MidPenn Legal Services	Mylon Medley    Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Class of 2024 Host Program: PA Institutional Law Project

As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are proud to reflect on the history of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Internship Program, which was founded in 1991.

This year, we have the distinct honor of hosting Edith Benson, one of the key individuals involved in the establishment of the program, as our esteemed Keynote Speaker. She brings with her a wealth of experience, wisdom, and insights from her journey as an advocate for justice and equality. Edith has played a pivotal role in propelling the PLAN minority staff to great success throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and her contributions have previously been recognized with an Excellence Award.

The reception will begin at 5:15 PM, providing guests with an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and enjoy light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. The recognition program will commence at 6:00 PM, featuring an address from our Keynote Speaker and reflections from the interns’ Drum Major Essay Collection. 

Reception Program Agenda

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Opening Remarks

Introduction of Featured Speaker 
Arlene Marshall-Hockensmith, Esq.

Featured Speaker 
Edith Benson, Esq.

Executive Director Remarks
Jayme Cassidy, Esq.

Recognition Ceremony
Class of 2023 Interns

Introduction of Intern Class Speaker 
Arlene Marshall- Hockensmith, Esq.

Intern Class Speaker 
Mylon Medley 

Themes and Observations
Jayme Cassidy, Esq.

Closing Remarks
Arlene Marshall-Hockensmith, Esq.

PLEASE NOTE: Valet parking services are readily available at the hotel entrance. If you prefer to park your vehicle yourself, you may utilize the Walnut Street Garage, conveniently located with direct access to the hotel. 

Walnut Street Garage 
215 Walnut Street 
Harrisburg, PA 17101 

Parking fees at the Walnut Street Garage will be taken care of for all guests attending the reception. To have your parking pass validated, we kindly request that you visit the front desk on the night of the event. 

Please register by Friday, July 21, 2023, to reserve your spot!

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Program is made possible through generous funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, the Pennsylvania IOLTA Board, and the invaluable support of private sponsors. Their investment enables us to cultivate a new generation of leaders who embody Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s vision of equality, justice, and compassion.

If you share our commitment to creating a brighter future and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to show your support.