Thomas Barranca ’23, Author at NYLS News

George Edward Chalmer Hayes, Thurgood Marshall, and James Nabrit in 1954 winning Brown case

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.

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 Marks for NYLS in preLaw Magazine

At New York Law School (NYLS), we take an innovative approach to legal education and we’re proud to train our students in practice areas that prepare them for the future.

NYLS Appoints Michael Goodyear as Associate Professor of Law

New York Law School is pleased to announce that Michael Goodyear has been appointed as Associate Professor of Law and will begin teaching Copyrights and Trademarks and Unfair Competition this year.

Stories From the Education Law Clinic: 2024–25

In the full-year Education Law Clinic, law students receive real-world training while representing clients in education matters from civil rights advocacy organizations.

New York Law School Announces New Chair of the Board of Trustees

The New York Law School Board of Trustees has elected John Estes ’95, a Partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, as its next Board Chair, succeeding the historic tenure of Arthur N, Abbey ’59, who served as Board Chair for the past 25 years.

Professor Robert J. Firestone ’90 Confirmed as NYC Tax Commission President

The New York Law School (NYLS) community congratulates Adjunct Professor Robert J. Firestone ’90 on his appointment as President of the New York City Tax Commission.

Author: Thomas Barranca ’23