GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College will mark Constitution Day with a public town hall featuring retired Mercer County President Judge Daniel P. Wallace, J.D. and Greenville attorney Jason R. Dibble, J.D. at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 in Stamm Hall of the James Pedas Communication Center.
Wallace and Dibble will discuss contemporary legal issues, the American legal system and the role of the Constitution before taking questions from students, faculty members, staff and members of the community. The event will be held during the College’s Common Hour and is free and open to the public.
Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1787.
Wallace retired in August 2026 after 12 years of service on the Mercer County Court of Common Pleas, including service as president judge. Before joining the bench, Wallace practiced law in Greenville and served as an assistant and part-time public defender in Mercer County.
A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Wallace served as a U.S. Army officer and participated in combat during Operation Desert Storm. He earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law.
Dibble is a partner with Wallace & Dibble, LLC in Greenville, where his practice includes estate planning and administration, trusts, corporate law, real estate, municipal matters, business transactions and elder law.
Dibble earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and pre-law from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade-point average. He earned his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law. While in law school, he participated on the Moot Court Trial Team and was named to the Order of Barristers in recognition of outstanding trial advocacy.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.