New York Law School
MAGAZINE
Vol. 41, No. 2
DEAN'S MESSAGE
To the NYLS community,
Every student who steps through NYLS’s doors brings a story uniquely their own, shaped by diverse life experiences, remarkable talents, and personal passions. These stories amplify the vibrancy of our community, where individuals from all walks of life contribute their unique perspectives to the School’s dynamic fabric. This diversity strengthens our community and culture, enhancing our collective pursuit of advocacy, justice, and innovation.
This digital issue of our School’s magazine explores how pursuing passions beyond law can complement and enrich both legal study and practice. From the creative arts and athletics to business and healthcare, students and alumni have used their talents and experiences to build foundations for success, inspiring excellence at NYLS and beyond. In addition to celebrating the unique stories of our community members, this issue highlights outstanding achievements of NYLS faculty and alumni, as well as notable events from the past semester.
Anthony W. Crowell
Dean and President
Professor of Law
IN THIS ISSUE
Celebrating Individuality: Unique Paths to Law
At NYLS, diversity of perspective and experience is central to our community, with people from all walks of life celebrated for their individuality and unique passions. Embodying the profound impact of embracing one's selfhood, the Law School's talented students and alumni are redefining the image of the modern law student and lawyer.
Professor Kris Franklin Answers the NYLS 10
Professor Kris Franklin discusses legal pedagogy and teaching law students, her innovative scholarship, curling season, and more.
Alumni Spotlight: Rosemarin Belliard ’17
Rosemarin Belliard ’17 shares how her passion for immigration law and mission-driven advocacy inspired the launch of her own firm.
Highlights From Fall 2024
Field and Campus
Check out our eventful semester. See what was happening on campus during Fall 2024.
Faculty Highlights
Take a look at our faculty members’ recent achievements to see how they are making a difference in academia, the legal profession, and beyond.
Class Notes
Explore the recent achievements and professional milestones of NYLS alumni across diverse fields.
More Stories
Catch up on clinic success stories, new programs, campus news, and more from the Fall 2024 semester.
Join us on NYLS Giving Day!
Your generosity and support ensure the continued success of our community, helping us create opportunities, celebrate achievements, and build a brighter future together.
NYLS 10
Professor Kris Franklin Answers the NYLS 10
Wallace Stevens Professor of Law Kris Franklin is an expert in legal pedagogy and experiential learning and a national leader in the field of academic preparedness. She is the founder of the New York Academic Support Workshop series and the Association of Academic Support Educators (AASE), she co-directs NYLS’s Initiative for Excellence in Law Teaching (IELT), and she is the new New York Law School Co-Editor for the Journal of Legal Education published by the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). An academic innovator, Professor Franklin brings a talent for creative and unconventional thinking to her teaching and her leadership at NYLS.
Here, Professor Franklin answers the NYLS 10—10 questions about her work, her interests, and the things she looks forward to.
Alumni Spotlight
Our Alumni Spotlight Series highlights some of the most remarkable members of our alumni community—NYLS graduates who are shaping the future of law and making meaningful contributions in New York City and beyond.
Alumni Spotlight:
Rosemarin Belliard ’17
This installment features Rosemarin Belliard ’17, President of the Dominican Bar Association and the founding attorney of Belliard Law Firm PLLC, a boutique firm dedicated to advancing immigrant rights through mission-driven advocacy.
Field and Campus
At New York Law School, our student, faculty, alumni, and New York community came together for a variety of events throughout the fall semester. Community members engaged in civics programs, community celebrations, professional development opportunities, thought-provoking book talks, insightful conversations with legal experts and public officials, and more. Read some of our latest dispatches from 185 West Broadway.
Faculty Highlights
New York Law School faculty are dedicated educators and renowned experts in their respective fields. Their scholarship and professional achievements advance the rule of law and legal educational excellence in New York, across the nation, and around the world.
These items represent a sample of the activities of NYLS’s full-time, adjunct, and emeritus faculty.
Class Notes
More Stories
We regularly publish articles, interviews, news stories, and essays — including pieces written by our students and faculty — on our news site. Here’s a sample of stories from Fall 2024.
Empowering Small Businesses With Legal Tools
On November 21, four students from New York Law School (NYLS) visited Mangrove to give a presentation helping small business owners learn their options for legally safeguarding their businesses.
New York Law School Receives a Foundational Gift to Establish the Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment
Business leader Joe Plumeri establishes a new center to empower small business owners by providing them with legal and business development assistance through the School’s clinical program.
New York Law School Welcomes New Faculty
New York Law School is pleased to welcome four new faculty colleagues, Andrea Johnson, Jae Hyung Ryu, Keisha Parker, and Riti Singh.
An Intercontinental Conversation on Democracy and the Rule of Law
On the evening of October 23, NYLS hosted a gathering of esteemed legal minds for A Conversation on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law With Two Presiding Justices.
New York Law School Launches the Center for New York City and State Law
The Center for New York City Law, building upon a legacy of success and in-depth New York City coverage over 30 years, will get a new name and offer an expanded set of programs led by a team of experts on City and State issues.
Career Advice: Recent NYLS Alumni Share Their Best Tips
NYLS’s Office of Academic Planning and Career Development provides law students with tailored guidance to fit their career path from the first semester of law school to well beyond graduation. We spoke with a few recent grads to hear their best career advice for current law students.
Welcoming the Classes of 2027 and 2028 at NYLS’s 2024 Orientation
This August, New York Law School (NYLS) opened its doors to the Classes of 2027 and 2028 with a dynamic and comprehensive orientation designed to welcome, inspire, and prepare the newest members of the NYLS community.
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