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NYLS Advocacy of Criminal Cases students with FUB students

Criminal Defense Clinic Hosts an International German Exchange

In April, 11 law students from the Free University of Berlin in Germany visited New York Law School to learn about the American criminal legal system and the work that NYLS’s Criminal Defense Clinic does to advocate for indigent New Yorkers who are accused of misdemeanor crimes. 
Harris Keenan & Goldfarb Advocacy Program Student Ambassadors

NYLS Broadens Harris Keenan & Goldfarb Advocacy Program With Student Ambassadors

The Harris Keenan & Goldfarb Advocacy Program launched a new Student Ambassador initiative designed to bring together NYLS’s three competitive advocacy teams—the Trial Competition Team, Moot Court Association, and the Dispute Resolution Team.
Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment

New York Law School Receives a Foundational Gift to Establish the Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment

Business leader Joe Plumeri establishes a new center to empower small business owners by providing them with essential legal and business development assistance through the Law School’s clinical program.
Howard C. Edelman ’82 and Rosemary A. Townley (BLS ’91) Scholarship Fund

New Edelman ’82 and Townley (BLS ’91) Scholarship Supports Labor and Employment Law Careers

NYLS is proud to announce a new scholarship established by Howard C. Edelman ’82 and Rosemary A. Townley (BLS ’91), which will support students in NYLS Pro, the part-time evening division program, who have an interest in a labor and employment law career.
Professor Penelope Andrews (right) speaking at the International Peace Institute Panel

Professor Penelope Andrews Participates in International Peace Institute Panel

For International Women’s Day on March 8, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law Penelope Andrews, Director of the NYLS Racial Justice Project, joined a significant panel discussion hosted by the International Peace Institute (IPI) in collaboration with the Malala Fund and the Atlantic Council.
Hon. Anthony Cannataro ’96, Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law

NYLS Appoints Hon. Anthony Cannataro ’96, NYS Court of Appeals Associate Judge and former Acting Chief Judge, as Distinguished Adjunct Professor

The Hon. Anthony Cannataro ’96, currently an Associate Judge on the New York State Court of Appeals and former Acting Chief Judge, has been appointed a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at New York Law School.
Stephen Louis, Distinguished Fellow and Counsel, Center for New York City Law

New York Law School Appoints Stephen Louis as Distinguished Fellow and Counsel to the Center for New York City Law

Stephen Louis will provide leadership and spearhead new projects and programs that position New York Law School as the go-to destination for law students aspiring to public service careers.
Ben Max, Executive Editor and Program Director, Center for New York City Law

New York Law School Appoints Ben Max as Executive Editor and Program Director for the Center for New York City Law

Ben Max is a veteran journalist covering policy and lawmaking in New York. In this new role, he will build upon the Center for New York City Law’s extraordinary legacy as a premier civic hub.