Alumni Archives - NYLS News

Michael Bowe ’91 and Heidi Goldsmith ’21 on Brithem LLP and the Art of Trial Advocacy

New York Law School alumni Michael Bowe ’91 and Heidi Goldsmith ’21 recently connected under unique circumstances: the launch of Brithem LLP, a new boutique law firm focused on high-level courtroom advocacy in matters with significant commercial and societal impact.

Class Notes: Spring 2025

Class Notes reflect the recent achievements and milestones of NYLS’s esteemed alumni community.

Alumni Spotlight: Tarrian Ellis ’18

Meet Tarrian Ellis ’18, a financial services attorney fluent in both the complexities of financial regulation and the language of public service.

NYLS Appoints Christopher Bruno as Inaugural Chief of Economic Development Programs and Strategies

Christopher Bruno ’12 Will Lead a Community Driven Approach to Catalyze Local Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Tribeca by Leveraging the Community Based Legal Resources and Technical Assistance of the NYLS Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment

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.

Congratulations to Robert J. Firestone ’90

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.

Two NYLS Alumni Named to “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” List

As NYLS joins the broader community in celebrating Pride Month, we’re excited to spotlight Anthony Perrotto ’14 and Maverick James ’19, who have been named to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s 2025 list of “40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40.”

Jose Almanzar ’11 and Pablo Segarra ’17 Reconnect During DBA’s Dominicana Week

Last month, New York Law School (NYLS) alumni Jose Almanzar ’11 and Pablo Segarra ’17 participated in “Dominicana Week,” a Dominican Bar Association (DBA) event designed to inspire collaboration and foster meaningful dialogue within the DBA community.