In February 2020, the Racial Justice Project published an influential report on the stark racial disparities in traffic enforcement across New York.
New York Law School Announces New Faculty Appointments
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Associate Dean William P. LaPiana announced new faculty appointments, effective July 1, 2020.
New York Law School Expands Its Nationally Recognized Family Law Program With New Journal and Juvenile Rights Clinic
This fall, NYLS is adding a new journal and juvenile rights clinic to its robust Family Law offerings.
New York Law School and Venable LLP Announce Innovative Summer Associate Simulation Program
This summer, NYLS and Venable LLP are partnering on an innovative simulation program to provide NYLS students with academic credits and opportunities to work through real-world legal challenges related to COVID-19.
Claire R. Thomas ’11 Wins Fulbright Award to Research Solutions for Asylum Seekers in Mexico
She will research long-term solutions for asylum seekers in Mexico.
Professor Kim Hawkins Appointed the Inaugural Stephen J. Ellmann Dean for Clinical and Experiential Learning
Professor Kim Hawkins has been appointed the inaugural Stephen J. Ellmann Dean for Clinical and Experiential Learning at NYLS, effective July 1, 2020.
New Report Finds New York Has Severe Racial Disparities in Traffic Enforcement and Driver’s License Suspensions
A new report released today by the Racial Justice Project at New York Law School (NYLS) found that New Yorkers of color are disproportionately stopped, ticketed, arrested, charged, and convicted for traffic violations and driving on a suspended license.
PV Anantharam Joins New York Law School as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Plachikkat V. (PV) Anantharam has been appointed Senior Vice President and CFO of New York Law School (NYLS). In the role, Anantharam will oversee NYLS’s budget, finance, business operations, and human resources functions. He joined the School on February 3, 2020.
As Legalweek 2020 Begins, New York Law School Welcomes Industry Leaders to Campus, Engages Students in Legalweek Activities, and Announces Plans for Spring 2020
NYLS announced new programs and activities in coordination with the start of Legalweek 2020. In 2018, preLaw magazine ranked NYLS No. 8 of 30 “Top Schools for Legal Technology.”
Professor Rebecca Roiphe Wins Levy Award for Ethics From the New York State Bar Association
New York Law School (NYLS) Professor Rebecca Roiphe, an influential legal ethics scholar, will receive the Sanford D. Levy Award from the New York State Bar Association.