A major ruling today in Carr v. de Blasio paves the way for a judicial inquiry into the 2014 death of Eric Garner.
Message From the Board Chair and Dean on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Board Chair Arthur N. Abbey ’59 and Dean Anthony W. Crowell reflect on Justice Ginsburg’s life, career, and 2018 visit to NYLS.
Camille Mackler ’06 Launches Immigration Advocacy Nonprofit
After years of coalition-building within the immigration law community, Mackler has become Executive Director of an innovative new nonprofit.
NYLS Wins Recognition in Family Law and Human Rights Law
preLaw Magazine has awarded NYLS “A” grades in Family Law and Human Rights Law.
NYLS Rises to the Challenge: Danney Salvatierra ’19
Danney Salvatierra ’19 was always drawn to immigration law, a field that is unpredictable even in the best of times. But in Salvatierra’s first year of practice, she’s had to confront unprecedented challenges brought by COVID-19.
Jake Kaplan ’20 Joins Preet Bharara’s Production Team
Jake Kaplan ’20 arrived at NYLS with plans to work at the intersection of law and journalism. Having landed an Editorial Producer role at CAFE Studios, Preet Bharara’s production company, he’ll get the chance to do just that.
In the News: Professor Alvin Bragg
On August 10, Professor Alvin Bragg, Co-Director of NYLS’s Racial Justice Project, delivered oral arguments on behalf of the family of Eric Garner. The hearing—held virtually—drew widespread media coverage.
NYLS Recognizes Virtual Gala 2020 Donors
NYLS is proud to honor the individuals and organizations that participated in its first-ever virtual Gala this spring.
Watch Live: NYLS Racial Justice Project Argues for Judicial Inquiry into Eric Garner’s Death
Professor Alvin Bragg will appear in court on behalf of the family of Eric Garner and police accountability advocates.
NYLS Welcomes Alex Dimitrief as a Senior Fellow and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law
Professor Dimitrief, a global business leader and former General Counsel of GE, will teach Corporations and advise NYLS’s Center for Business and Financial Law.