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Building the Housing Justice Pipeline: Law Schools’ Role in the Right to Counsel Movement

National Study Reports Progress on Law Schools’ Central Role in Safeguarding Housing and Community Stability

New York Law School’s Housing Justice Leadership Institute released Building the Housing Justice Pipeline: Law Schools’ Role in the Right to Counsel Movement, a first-of-its-kind national report examining how U.S. law schools are preparing the next generation of attorneys to advance housing justice and protect tenants facing eviction.

NYLS and The Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment Announce the Gig Economy Project

New York Law School (NYLS) and its Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment are launching the Gig Economy Project, a pioneering initiative addressing the legal and policy challenges facing New York’s fast-growing gig and freelance workforce.

The Legacy of the NYLS Pro Evening Division

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the NYLS Pro Evening Division community came together for the first annual Family Day.

John Estes sharing remarks at the 2025 Orientation reception

New Board Chair John Estes ’95 on Innovation, Collaboration, and NYLS’s Future

In July 2025, NYLS announced John E. Estes ’95 as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Learn more about his clear and ambitious vision for the Law School’s next chapter.

Hon. Victor Marrero, Hon. Joseph Bianco, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Hon. Anthony Cannataro '96, and Dean Anthony W. Crowell

NYLS’s Constitution and Citizenship Day Summit: Exploring Civic Engagement and Education

On September 16, 2025, New York Law School (NYLS) hosted the inaugural Constitution and Citizenship Day Summit.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Lawyers in the Age of AI: The NYLS Approach

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping legal education and practice in real time. New York Law School is meeting this moment head-on, with our community leading the way in exploring both the promise and the challenges of this transformation. Through innovative coursework, a dedicated AI Task Force, and a strong focus on ethics and responsibility, NYLS is empowering the next generation of lawyers to engage with AI critically and responsibly.