Shippensburg University is proud to announce Michele L. Kluk, JD, ‘24M as the commencement speaker at the Spring 2026 Graduate Ceremony, which will take place on Friday, May 8, 2026, at H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center.
Kluk, is an accomplished attorney, educator, and community leader dedicated to advancing justice, advocacy and lifelong learning. She currently serves as an attorney with MidPenn Legal Services, where she represents older adults in guardianship proceedings and works to ensure fair and compassionate outcomes for vulnerable individuals. She also contributes to statewide policy development through her work with the Guardianship Pilot Program.
Kluk also serves as an adjunct professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, teaching trial methods and sharing her extensive courtroom knowledge with aspiring attorneys. Her legal career has included roles as deputy attorney general, chief prosecutor, and senior associate attorney, reflecting a deep commitment to justice across both public service and private practice.
A past president of the Cumberland County Bar Association, she has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star. She’s widely respected for her professionalism, compassion and mentorship within the legal community.
In 2003, Kluk earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology and sociology from Moravian College. Then, in 2006, she completed a Juris Doctor, from Widener University School of Law and also earned a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Shippensburg University.
Outside of her professional life, Kluk enjoys hiking, traveling, snowboarding and spending time with her dog. She’s also a second-degree black belt and proud recipient of the Girl Scouts Gold Award, which stands as a testament to her lifelong dedication, discipline and service to others.
For more information on the Graduate Commencement Ceremony, visit here.
