Explore the latest digital issue of the NYLS magazine showcasing Spring 2024 highlights. This edition features an in-depth look at NYLS's enduring commitment to civic engagement, along with student achievements, alumni spotlights and Class Notes, and faculty news.
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New York Law School Welcomes New Faculty
New York Law School is pleased to welcome four new faculty colleagues, Andrea Johnson, Jae Hyung Ryu, Keisha Parker, and Riti Singh.
In Pursuit of Public Good: NYLS’s Enduring Legacy of Civic Engagement
For over a century, New York Law School has fostered a deep commitment to public service, attracting students and faculty who are passionate about making a difference in New York City and beyond.
Professor Kirk D. Burkhalter ’04 Answers the NYLS 10
Professor Burkhalter answers the NYLS 10 — 10 questions about his work, his interests, his worries, and the things he looks forward to.
Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Miner ’07 and Erin Miner ’08
Aaron Miner ’07 and Erin Miner ’08 share how they’ve leveraged their NYLS education to excel in their respective fields while supporting each other through their careers.
Class Notes: Spring 2024
Class Notes reflect the recent achievements and milestones of NYLS’s esteemed alumni community.
Faculty Highlights: Spring 2024
New York Law School faculty are dedicated educators and renowned experts in their respective fields. Read more about a selection of our full-time faculty’s scholarship and professional achievements from Spring 2024.
Field and Campus: Spring 2024
Get up to date with all of the latest happenings from the Spring 2024 semester on our beloved campus in the heart of Tribeca.
New York Law School Launches the Center for New York City and State Law
The Center for New York City Law, Building Upon a Legacy of Success and In-Depth New York City Coverage Over 30 Years, Will Get a New Name and Offer an Expanded Set of Programs Led by a Team of Experts on City and State Issues
NYLS Earns Accolades in preLaw’s 2024 Back to School Issue
In preLaw magazine’s recent issue, New York Law School is proud to be named as a top school in areas of technology law, child and family law, and human rights law.
Welcoming the Classes of 2027 and 2028 at NYLS’s 2024 Orientation
This August, New York Law School (NYLS) opened its doors to the Classes of 2027 and 2028 with a dynamic and comprehensive orientation designed to welcome, inspire, and prepare the newest members of the NYLS community.
Professor Ross Sandler Appointed as Inaugural Samuel Seabury Professor of Law
New York Law School Dean and President Anthony Crowell is proud to announce that Professor Ross Sandler, has been appointed as the inaugural Samuel Seabury Professor of Law.
Student Reflections on Summer in Rome With the Law and Global Society Program
Student and faculty participants of the New York Law School (NYLS) Law and Global Society Program brimmed with stories to share with the NYLS community.
NYLS Announces New Co-Directors of Innovation Center for Law and Technology
NYLS Professors Shahrokh (Seve) Falati ’08 and Michael Pastor will lead the Innovation Center in the upcoming academic year.
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.
The Bar Exam Is Around the Corner. Help Our Grads Succeed.
It takes a tremendous amount of hard work to prepare for the bar exam. Your support can make an indelible impact on NYLS bar takers.
NYLS Congratulates Vincent Viola ’83 on Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Win
New York Law School proudly congratulates Vincent Viola ’83, owner of the Florida Panthers, for leading the team to its first-ever Stanley Cup victory.
NYLS’s Civic Fame Award Honors Profound Impact of NYC Law Department
The NYLS Civic Fame Award celebrates the NYC Law Department’s profound and lasting impact on the city.
Message From the Dean on Honoring Juneteenth
On June 19, our nation celebrates Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Finding Empathy and Resilience in the Criminal Defense Clinic
Anahita Khorsand ’24 shares her perspective on her experience in the New York Law School Criminal Defense Clinic.
“My shoulders feel light now”: NYLS Clinic Celebrates Asylum Grants for 6 Afghans
NYLS Asylum Clinic students worked with six Afghan women who escaped Kabul though the large-scale evacuations.
New York Law School Honors the Class of 2024 at 132nd Commencement Exercises
On Monday, May 20, the warm spring air buzzed with excitement as New York Law School’s Class of 2024 entered the historic Beacon Theatre.
Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic Client’s Conviction Vacated After Years of Work
On May 16, 2024, after serving 23 years in prison, Stephen Carrington, represented by the Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic (PCIC) at New York Law School (NYLS), was exonerated in Brooklyn Supreme Court.
Racial Justice Project Honors 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
On the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, New York Law School’s Racial Justice Project reflects on the decision’s impact and legacy.
NYLS Launches The Ross Sandler and Alice M. Sandler Fellowship Fund
New York Law School is proud to announce the launch of The Ross Sandler and Alice M. Sandler Fellowship Fund, which will encourage and support New York Law School students to consider careers in government.
NYLS’s Paulina Davis Wins $45,000 Award for Housing Documentary
Paulina Davis, Senior Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at New York Law School (NYLS), recently won the 2024 DocPitch Audience Award for her feature documentary, “The Co-op: The Kids of Dorie Miller.”
NYLS Clinic Students Go to Congress
On April 19, the Congressional Consumer and Civil Justice Clinic took a trip to Washington D.C., which was the culmination of students’ outstanding work this semester on a variety of important bills and issues in Congress today.
NYLS Launches Law and Global Society Summer Abroad Program in Rome
New York Law School (NYLS) has launched a Law and Global Society Program in Rome, Italy.
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.
New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix Named Keynote Speaker at New York Law School’s 132nd Commencement
The Honorable Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix, New York City’s Corporation Counsel, will deliver the keynote address at New York Law School’s 132nd Commencement Ceremony.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, April 2024
In this month’s edition of Humans of NYLS, we’re showcasing five peer-nominated students and their academic and extracurricular pursuits.
Professors Britney Wilson and Claire Thomas Lead NYLS Clinics to Triumph
New York Law School (NYLS) is proud to recognize two impressive legal successes in championing equality for Professor Britney Wilson and the Civil Rights and Disability Justice Clinic, and Professor Claire R. Thomas ’11 and the Asylum Clinic.
A 1L Guide to Building Community
One of NYLS’s primary objectives is to ensure that every student can work as part of a team, which requires a deep commitment to partnership between students, faculty, and administration.
NYLS Announces 95% Employment Rate for Class of 2023; 91% Employed in Gold Standard Jobs
“I am extraordinarily proud of our 2023 graduates and the entire Academic Planning and Career Development team who have been partners together to achieve this historic success,” said Anthony W. Crowell, Dean and President.
The Women of Three Mile Island Recount Their Untold Truths
On Wednesday, March 20, the Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law hosted a screening and panel discussion of Radioactive: The Women of Three Mile Island, an award-winning documentary about the worst commercial nuclear accident in U.S. history.
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.
Max Politics Podcast Arrives at New York Law School
Ben Max, the Center for New York City Law’s Executive Editor and Program Director and former Executive Editor of Gotham Gazette, has brought Max Politics, his popular and engaging podcast on New York policy and politics, to New York Law School.
preLaw Magazine Names NYLS a Top School in Spring 2024 Issue
In preLaw magazine’s spring 2024 issue, New York Law School earned high marks for its’ practical training, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), environmental law, and intellectual property law programs.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, March 2024
In this month’s edition of Humans of NYLS, we’re spotlighting four peer-nominated students whose diverse passions inform their academic and extracurricular endeavors.
Professors Rebecca Roiphe and Jeffrey Wice Named 2024 Trailblazers in Law
New York Law School proudly congratulates Professors Rebecca Roiphe and Jeffrey Wice on their recognition as Trailblazers in Law.
NYLS Clinic Secures Patent on Technology to Help Children With Hearing Loss
NYLS’s Patent Law Clinic secured a U.S. patent for their client, Ashley Sommer, who developed technology related to cochlear implants for children with hearing disabilities.
AALS Selects New York Law School as Co-Host of the Journal of Legal Education
The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) is pleased to announce New York Law School (NYLS) as a new co-host law school for the Journal of Legal Education (JLE).
Dean Crowell Shares Lessons From His Career in New York Law Journal
Interviewed by NYLS alumnus Steve Cohen ’13, Partner at Pollock Cohen, Dean Crowell reflected on the lessons learned along his career path, and what he hopes to impart to current and future generations of students.
Making a Life in America With Help From NYLS Faculty and Safe Passage Project
Learn about one young person’s journey to seek asylum through the Safe Passage Project, with assistance from Professor Emeritus Frank Munger.
Passing of Sally Harding, Dean of Students, Emerita
I write with profound sadness and a heavy heart to let you know that Dean of Students, Emerita, Sally Harding tragically passed away earlier today.
Learning New Skills and Finding Belonging in the Pre-Law Pipeline Program
Every spring, applications open and preparations begin for NYLS’s Undergraduate Summer Pre-Law Pipeline Program. To get a sense of the program, we’re looking back at last year’s session.
Black History Month Event: Honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall
On February 8, 2024, NYLS’s Racial Justice Project hosted an event honoring the legal icon Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Top Grades for NYLS in Academics, Diversity, and Campus
In its latest issue, preLaw magazine awarded New York Law School top grades for key academic programs in addition to highlighting our impressive Tribeca campus and diversity initiatives.
The Art of Law at NYLS
Take a tour around campus to discover the natural partnership between the study of law and the appreciation and practice of art.
Alumni Spotlight: Andrew C. Kassner ’83
Faegre Drinker Chair Emeritus Andrew Kassner ’83 shares insights from his career in bankruptcy law and firm management, including one of the largest law firm mergers in American history.
Professor Molly Guptill Manning Answers the NYLS 10
Professor Manning answers the NYLS 10, weighing in on historical and modern freedom of expression issues and more.
Faculty Highlights: Fall 2023
New York Law School faculty are dedicated educators and renowned experts in their respective fields. Read more about a selection of our full-time faculty’s scholarship and professional achievements from Fall 2023.
Field and Campus: Fall 2023
There’s always something new happening on New York Law School’s campus. From civic programs and panel discussions to community celebrations and student organization events, the Fall 2023 semester was a busy one. Read some of our latest dispatches from 185 West Broadway.
Our Journey to the Birthplace of the Environmental Justice Movement
Students in the NYLS Civil Rights and Disability Justice Clinic share their experiences at the 2023 Summit on Climate, Environmental Justice, Racism, and the Law.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, January 2024
Read more about these four law students, nominated by their peers for January’s edition of Humans of NYLS, and learn about their goals for their future legal careers.
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.
Leadership and Impact: NYLS at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools
NYLS was well represented at this year’s Meeting through faculty and administrative leaders appearing on panels, receiving awards, and taking on new leadership roles.
New York Law School’s Top 10 Stories of 2023
Take a look at some of New York Law School’s most engaging spotlights and feature stories from around the law school community in 2023.
NYLS at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools is taking place in Washington, D.C, from January 3 to January 6, 2024.
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.
NYLS Patent Law Clinic Achieves Win for First-Time Inventor
The Patent Law Clinic (PLC) at New York Law School (NYLS) recently secured a United States patent for their client, Mr. Karl C. Clarke.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, November 2023
In this month’s edition, learn more about these four active law students and how they’re pursuing their interests through their legal education.
Belonging at New York Law School: Law Students Speak About the NYLS Community
We spoke with leaders from a few of our many engaged student organizations at New York Law School to hear more about what being a member of the NYLS community means to them.
NYLS’s Molly Guptill Manning Receives Wave of Praise for Her New Book The War of Words
A crucial work detailing the power of language as a tool of both resistance and unity, The War of Words focuses on American troops’ fight against censorship through the expansive troop newspaper program.
With Grit and Hard Work, Nermina Markisic ’23 Lives the American Dream
When Nermina Markisic ’23 visited her family this summer in Novi Pazar, Serbia, she sat for an interview in Bosnian with local media station RTV Novi Pazar.
New York Law School Shares Experiential Learning Expertise With Delegation From the Philippines
Since most legal education in the Philippines is on a part-time basis, the delegation was particularly curious about NYLS’s Evening Division experiential learning opportunities.
Professor Britney Wilson Presents Pathbreaking Work-in-Progress
In September 2023, Professor Britney Wilson presented on her paper-in-progress, “Predisposed: Race, Disability, and Death Investigations,” at the 22nd Annual Health Law Scholars Workshop.
5 NYLS Students Talk About Their Internships
We spoke with five NYLS students who discussed their recent legal internships and what they learned from their experiences.
The Insider’s Guide to Visiting Lower Manhattan
New York Law School is located in Tribeca—walking distance from New York City landmarks like Wall Street, the Federal Reserve, City Hall, and One World Trade Center. But there is so much more to Lower Manhattan. Below are 13 of our favorite Lower Manhattan spots you shouldn’t miss.
4 Ways to Learn How to Rest as a Law Student
Rest is a nonnegotiable aspect of wellness. So, while you’re developing your studying routines and building your lawyering skills, it’s critical that you also spend time creating your version of rest.
Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic Honors International Wrongful Conviction Day
The Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic (PCIC) at New York Law School’s Plumeri Center is a proud member of the Innocence Network—and alongside our fellow members, we will honor the 10th Annual International Wrongful Conviction Day on October 2.
NYLS Named a Top School for Public Service, Family Law, and Human Rights Law
NYLS is proud to be recognized for its public service, family law, and human rights law programs in preLaw magazine’s back-to-school issue.
Street Law Goes International at the Uzbekistan Street Law Academy
Earlier this summer, New York Law School Assistant Professor of Law Amy Wallace and Suzanna Neal ’24 traveled to Uzbekistan for the first-ever Uzbekistan Street Law Academy.
Incoming 1Ls Build Community at NYLS’s 2023 Orientation
“We want our incoming students to come away from the NYLS Orientation feeling supported, comfortable, and confident for the start of their legal education,” Assistant Dean of Students Shani Darby says.
Professor Britney Wilson Answers the NYLS 10
Professor Wilson answers the NYLS 10—10 questions about her work, her interests, her worries, and the things she looks forward to.
Leadership in Sports Law at NYLS
From major deals to late night flights after class, these are the alumni, faculty, and current students who are making major moves in the sports world
Faculty Highlights: Academic Year 2022–23
New York Law School faculty are dedicated educators and renowned experts in their respective fields. Read more about a selection of our full-time faculty’s scholarship and professional achievements from Academic Year 2022–23.
Alumni Spotlight: Nicole M. Mozee ’16
In this installment, we caught up with Nicole M. Mozee ’16, who is about to embark on a new career as a full-time faculty member at the newly opened Wilmington University School of Law.
Learning the Business Ropes at the Mini-M.B.A. Program
This spring, New York Law School students took part in the school’s week-long Mini-M.B.A. program, the flagship initiative of NYLS’s James Tricarico Jr. Institute for the Business of Law and In-House Counsel.
Message From the Dean: U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Race Conscious Admissions
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court departed from decades of case law that enabled colleges and universities to explicitly use race conscious admissions to help redress centuries of America’s history of racial discrimination and inequality.
Message From the Dean: Celebrating Pride Month
June is Pride Month, in which we celebrate our nation’s extraordinary LGBTQ+ community. It has been held every year since the Stonewall Riots took place 54 years ago.
Two NYLS Students Named 2023 NYC Bar Diversity Fellows
Congratulations to Wendy Zeng ’25 and Esfandiar Zoujaji ’25 on their selection as recipients of the 2023 New York City Bar Association’s Diversity Fellowship.
NYLS Earns Top Marks in preLaw Magazine’s Spring 2023 Issue
New York Law School is honored to be acknowledged in preLaw magazine’s spring 2023 issue. The magazine recognized NYLS for our practical training, environmental law, intellectual property, and alternative dispute resolution programming.
NYLS Alumni Association President E. Drew Britcher ’84 Named One of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers in America
The New York Law School community is thrilled to see E. Drew Britcher ’84 named one of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Consumer Plaintiff Lawyers in America.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, Graduation 2023 Edition
Our New York Law School (NYLS) students have a broad array of dreams and passions—both on campus and out in the wider world. We sat down with three of our students, nominated by their peers, in the graduation edition of Humans of NYLS.
New York Law School Celebrates Its 131st Commencement Exercises
“It’s a beautiful day to graduate law school,” Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell said, to the cheers of graduates, loved ones, and the NYLS community.
Heidi Brown Appointed Associate Dean for Upper Level Writing and Professor of Legal Writing
Dean Heidi K. Brown will focus on helping students meet the new writing demands that the NextGen Bar Exam will place on graduates, as well as the modern writing demands placed on new lawyers by the profession.
Professor Lynn Su Appointed Dean for Advocacy and Co-Curricular Programs
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Lynn Boepple Su as our inaugural Dean for Advocacy and Co-Curricular Programs. Dean Su will oversee, coordinate, and continue to build our highly successful Advocacy Program.
Criminal Defense Clinic Hosts German Students for Exploration of the American Criminal Legal System
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.
Filler Institute Probes Recent Bank Troubles and the Future of Derivatives Regulation
The Ronald H. Filler Institute for Financial Services Law held a special program on financial services law in conjunction with Women in Derivatives (WIND), a nonprofit organization that aims to attract, retain, educate, and develop female leaders in the financial industry.
Clinic News: Access-A-Ride Users Sue MTA Over Systemic Discriminatory Practices in Transit System
A group of Access-A-Ride participants, on behalf of the more than 170,000 people registered for the service within the five boroughs of New York City, today filed suit against the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) for discrimination over practices that do not provide them with equitable access to transit.
NYLS Moot Court Team Celebrates Impressive Performance at Competition
The Moot Court Association’s Alexandra Adams ’23 and Max Skidelsky ’23 share their recent achievements at the National Moot Court Competition in Law and Religion.
Student Reflection: Fostering Emotional Connections in the Asylum Clinic
Asylum Clinic student Rich McKeon ’24 is busy representing a client who faces untenable circumstances in his home country.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, April 2023
In the April edition of Humans of NYLS, meet four of our dynamic students, nominated by their peers, and learn about their diverse array of interests and passions—both inside and outside of the classroom.
Hon. Carolyn Walker-Diallo ’03 Appointed Senior Fellow; Will Teach “Behind the Bench” Workshop Series
We are pleased to announce that Justice Carolyn Walker-Diallo ’03 has been appointed a Senior Fellow in New York Law School’s Law and Leadership Institute. She will teach a new and unique workshop series titled “Behind the Bench” to New York Law School students this summer.
preLaw Magazine Lauds NYLS in Winter 2023 Issue
New York Law School is delighted to be honored in preLaw magazine’s winter 2023 issue. preLaw assigned NYLS top grades for our public policy, trial advocacy, real estate law, government law, and technology law programs.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul Named Keynote Speaker at New York Law School’s 131st Commencement
The Honorable Kathy Hochul, 57th Governor of the State of New York, will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree at New York Law School’s 131st Commencement Ceremony.
Women in Law at NYLS and Beyond
Women have played a profound role in shaping New York Law School for decades, including our deeply impactful faculty leaders, extremely influential alumnae who are at the top of their profession, and a student body compromised of 62 percent women.
New York Law School Appoints Molly Guptill Manning, New York Times Best Selling Author, as Associate Professor of Law
New York Law School (NYLS) Dean Anthony W. Crowell today announced that Professor Molly Guptill Manning, has been appointed as Associate Professor of Law.
Heidi Goldsmith ’21 Evening Featured in Global Magazine Weil Quarterly
New York Law School is proud to congratulate alumna Heidi Goldsmith ’21 Evening on her feature in Weil Quarterly.
Dispute Resolution Team Places First Runner-Up in International Competition
The Dispute Resolution Team’s Natalie Klein ’24 and Austin LaBorwit ’23 recount their accomplishments at the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) International Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris.