About

Stephen E. Friedman is a Professor of Law at Delaware Law School. Professor Friedman received a B.A. summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Yale University in 1989, and a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1992.



Following graduation from law school, Professor Friedman was an associate on the trial team of the Philadelphia law firm of Dechert, Price & Rhoads. Professor Friedman joined the Widener faculty in 1998 and has taught Contracts, Sales & Leases, Arbitration, and Secured Transactions.

What inspires me to teach?

I’m honored to be part of so many unique journeys from layperson to lawyer. Some great stuff happens here: terrific questions and engaged discussions.   Even better is when a student gets her first job or wins a case or, on a particularly good day, tells you something you did made a real difference for her.

Why do lawyers matter?

My first client wanted a simple name change.  It wasn’t difficult—look up a rule, file a form. She was grateful; I was too. She had trusted me with the opportunity to do what lawyers do, which is using our skill and knowledge to help.