When considering ways to give back to NYLS, Herman Edelman ’56 had two goals: to help pro se litigants—those representing themselves in court—and to support practical training. Through a gift he made earlier this year, Edelman accomplished both.
Category: Alumni
The Top 10 Stories of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, here’s a look at NYLS’s top-performing feature stories this year.
Five Alumni Honored for Exceptional Performance as City Attorneys
New York, NY (December 13, 2019) – Five New York Law School (NYLS) alumni who serve at the New York City Law Department were honored at the Department’s 2019 Awards Ceremony on December 12 for their exceptional performance.
Seven Alumni Join the New York City Law Department
Seven members of NYLS’s Class of 2019 have joined the New York City Law Department as Assistant Corporation Counsels this fall.
Alumni Spotlight: Anand Sharma ’97
Sharma recently reflected on his new role, his career path, and NYLS.
NYLS Team Wins Asylum for Client Escaping Persecution in Ghana
NYLS’s Asylum Clinic has succeeded in securing asylum for M.A., a man who fled Ghana seeking safety in the United States.
Sharon Brown ’13 LL.M. Named an Influential Woman in Tax Law
Sharon Brown ’13 LL.M., a partner at Barclay Damon LLP, has been named to Law360’s 2019 “Influential Women in Tax Law” list.
2019 Summer Spotlights
Summer is a valuable time for NYLS students to gain hands-on experience, expand their professional networks, deepen their practice area interests, and work alongside other NYLS students and NYLS alumni.
Post-Graduate Spotlight: Danney Salvatierra ’19
Salvatierra recently reflected on her time at NYLS and her professional goals.