DEAN'S MESSAGE
To the NYLS community,
New York Law School has a rich legacy of embracing transformation, and the fast-paced evolution of artificial intelligence is poised to offer radical transformations for the legal profession. As John Estes ’95, the new Chair of the NYLS Board of Trustees, stated in his recent investiture speech: “We need to equip our students with the ability to function effectively in a world of increasing technological capabilities—in particular, how to effectively use AI products in the practice of law.”
Indeed, with an emphasis on ethical reasoning, technological literacy, and human judgment, the Law School is preparing lawyers not just to adapt, but to lead in this new era. Our Board, faculty, alumni, and students foster a culture of responsible exploration to not only address the promise and the challenges that AI innovation brings but to play an active role in shaping the evolving norms of AI use in legal practice.
In this digital issue of our School’s magazine, I’m proud to share with you a look at how our community is proactively leading the way in this technologically transformative moment in legal practice and preparing tomorrow’s lawyers to embrace the future thoughtfully and responsibly. We also highlight our faculty’s accomplishments in their scholarship, thought leadership, and service to the profession and spotlight our accomplished alumni. You’ll also find a review of many of the standout campus events from last semester and the latest edition of Class Notes.
Anthony W. Crowell
Dean and President
Professor of Law
Faculty Director, Center for New York City and State Law
IN THIS ISSUE
Empowering Tomorrow’s Lawyers in the Age of AI:
THE NYLS APPROACH
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping legal education and practice in real time, and New York Law School is meeting this moment head-on. Through innovative coursework, a dedicated AI Task Force, and a strong focus on ethics, NYLS is empowering the next generation of lawyers to engage with AI critically and responsibly.
Professor Howard Meyers Answers the NYLS 10
Professor Howard Meyers discusses corporate and securities laws, “finfluencers,” and his philosophies for teaching law students.
Alumni Spotlight: Tarrian Ellis ’18
Meet Tarrian Ellis ’18, a financial services attorney and NYLS adjunct professor who exemplifies the distinction of purpose-driven leadership.
Highlights From Spring 2025
Field and Campus
Catch up on the dynamic events hosted on our Tribeca campus during the Spring 2025 semester.
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 accomplishments and professional milestones of NYLS alumni.
More Stories
Catch up on new initiatives, student achievements, campus news, and more from the Spring 2025 semester.
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NYLS 10
Professor Howard Meyers
Answers the NYLS 10
Professor Howard S. Meyers is an expert in financial services law, corporate governance, and securities. He brings his career experience as a former certified public accountant and a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff attorney investigating and litigating complex financial cases to share perspective and real-world impact with his students in the classroom. He has appeared as a guest legal commentator on CNBC, NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, BBC, and Fox News and is quoted frequently in the financial press.
Here, Professor Meyers answers the NYLS 10—10 questions about his work, his interests, and the things he looks forward to in the upcoming year.
Alumni Spotlight
Our Alumni Spotlight Series highlights some of the most exciting, ambitious, and successful members of our alumni community—NYLS graduates who are making real differences in New York City and beyond.
Alumni Spotlight:
Tarrian Ellis ’18
In this installment of our Alumni Spotlight Series, we caught up with Tarrian Ellis ’18, a financial services attorney and NYLS adjunct professor who exemplifies the distinction of purpose-driven leadership. Ellis shares his journey from witnessing financial collapse in his youth to finding family at NYLS to helping shape laws that support transparency and access in economic systems. Committed to moving with intention, Ellis uses his fluency in financial regulation and passion for public service to always lead from the front.
Field and Campus
From conferences and symposiums to thought-provoking panels and fireside chats, there’s always something new happening on New York Law School’s campus.
We’ve rounded up a few event highlights from Spring 2025 to share a look at campus life.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell invites you to join the New York Law School community for our annual alumni celebration.
Come out to our beautiful campus for this festive occasion. As we recognize graduates in classes ending in 0 and 5, you can catch up with classmates, celebrate your milestone reunion, reconnect with NYLS, and network with fellow alumni. We’re excited to see you there!
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.
We’ve cataloged a sample of the activities of NYLS’s full-time, adjunct, and emeritus faculty faculty, including appointments, publications, awards, and media appearances.
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 Spring 2025.
New York Law School Honors the Class of 2025 at 133rd Commencement Exercises
On Monday, May 19, the warm spring air buzzed with excitement as New York Law School’s Class of 2025 gathered at the iconic Lincoln Center.
New York Law School Announces New Chair of the Board of Trustees
The 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.
Book Talk: Hon. Diane Kiesel Dives Deep into Law, Celebrity, and Scandal
On March 20, members of the New York Law School (NYLS) community gathered for a captivating book talk by NYLS adjunct professor Hon. Diane Kiesel.
Critical Themes From NYLS’s Education Justice Symposium
On March 28, 2025, the Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law at New York Law School convened a symposium, Progress Report: Education Justice 50 Years After Goss v. Lopez.
NYLS Broadens Harris Keenan & Goldfarb Advocacy Program With Student Ambassadors
Learn about the new Student Ambassador initiative designed to bring together NYLS’s three competitive advocacy teams—the Trial Competition Team, Moot Court Association, and the Dispute Resolution Team.
NYLS BLSA Students Illuminate and Inspire Pathways to Law
On Friday, April 4, five students from NYLS’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) chapter brought inspiration to students at George Westinghouse High School in downtown Brooklyn.
NYLS Teams Shine Across National Competitions
Over the spring semester, our law students have excelled across multiple competitions, winning gold and earning top honors for their exceptional oral advocacy and legal writing skills.
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