February 24, 2026
Diane Kiesel with her book When Charlie Met JoanThe Honorable Diane Kiesel ’85 was recently awarded the 2026 PROSE Award for Biography by the Association of American Publishers for her book, When Charlie Met Joan: The Tragedy of the Chaplin Trials and the Failings of American Law. The PROSE Awards, established in 1976, recognize outstanding contributions to professional and scholarly publishing. Judge Kiesel visited Catholic Law to discuss her book with students, sharing insights into the legal issues explored in the work and the lessons they offer.