New York Law School
MAGAZINE
Vol. 42, No. 2
DEAN'S MESSAGE
To the NYLS community,
The places where we learn, serve, and build community can profoundly influence our sense of purpose and responsibility as both lawyers and humans. Legal education is inseparable from the world around us, and our greatest impact comes when we fully engage with the communities we call home.
For more than a century, NYLS has grown alongside Tribeca as it transformed from an industrial hub to a close-knit neighborhood defined by creativity, resilience, and community spirit. This digital issue of the New York Law School Magazine traces the deep and enduring connection between Tribeca and the Law School—one forged through shared history and strengthened through service and collaboration. In addition, this issue highlights outstanding achievements of NYLS faculty and alumni, as well as notable events from the Fall 2025 semester.
Anthony W. Crowell
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Professor of Law
Director, Center for New York City and State Law
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The History and Future of Tribeca and NYLS
For 135 years, New York Law School has called Lower Manhattan home, evolving in tandem with the neighborhood that surrounds it. From Tribeca’s early beginnings through moments of crisis and recovery, NYLS has remained both an anchor institution and a loving neighbor.
Professor Ruti G. Teitel Answers the NYLS 10
Professor Ruti G. Teitel discusses transitional justice, the ‘father of international law’, her latest book, and more.
Alumni Spotlight: Victor Suthammanont ’05
In this installment, we reconnected with Victor Suthammanont ’05, whose unique path from the theatre to the courtroom has shaped both his legal practice and his work as a novelist.
Highlights From Fall 2025
Field and Campus
Check out our eventful semester. See what was happening on campus during Fall 2025.
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 student successes, new programs and initiatives, campus news, and more from the Fall 2025 semester.
Be a part of the tradition. Join alumni, students, faculty, and friends on NYLS Giving Day in honoring our legacy and 135th anniversary—and building a brighter future together.
Your generosity and support ensure the continued success of our community.
NYLS 10
Professor Ruti G. Teitel Answers the NYLS 10
Ernst C. Stiefel Professor of Comparative Law Ruti Teitel is a renowned global scholar credited with establishing transitional justice as an area of academic inquiry and one of the leading experts on international human rights. At New York Law School, she serves as Co-Director of the Center for International Law, Chair of the Global Law and Justice Colloquium, Director of the Institute for Global Law, Justice, and Policy. She is also the founding Co-Chair of the American Society of International Law Interest Group on Transitional Justice and Rule of Law, as well as a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a frequent lecturer on the global dimensions of transitional justice and serves on many advisory boards, including the London Review of International Law and the International Journal of Transitional Justice. She has authored a vast body of work and pioneering scholarship that has had profound international impact.
Here, Professor Teitel answers the NYLS 10—10 questions about her work, her interests, and the things she looks forward to.
Alumni Spotlight
Our Alumni Spotlight Series features some of the most exciting, ambitious, and successful members of our alumni community—NYLS graduates making real differences in New York City and beyond.
Alumni Spotlight:
Victor Suthammanont ’05
In this installment, we reconnected with Victor Suthammanont ’05, whose unique path from the theatre to the courtroom has shaped both his legal practice and his work as a novelist. While his focus includes securities law and commercial litigation, his approach to advocacy remains deeply rooted in narrative.
Field and Campus
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 2025.
NYLS and The Plumeri Center for Small Business Empowerment Announce the Gig Economy Project
NYLS and The Plumeri Center are launching a pioneering initiative addressing the legal and policy challenges facing New York’s fast-growing gig and freelance workforce.
NYLS Dispute Resolution Team Achieves Impressive Mediation Win
Two Dispute Resolution Team members recently earned first and second place in the National Mediator Competition.
New Board Chair John Estes ’95 on Innovation, Collaboration, and NYLS’s Future
In July 2025, NYLS announced John E. Estes ’95 as the new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Learn more about his clear and ambitious vision for the Law School’s next chapter.
NYLS’s Constitution and Citizenship Day Summit: Exploring Civic Engagement and Education
On September 16, 2025, NYLS hosted the inaugural Constitution and Citizenship Day Summit, bringing together legal professionals, community members, and civic leaders to examine ways to revitalize civics education.
NYLS Professor Susan J. Abraham Helps Bring Restorative Justice to Broadway
New York Law School Professor Susan J. Abraham was the Restorative Justice Consultant for Punch, a Broadway show based on a true story of restorative justice.
Introducing the Tribeca Neighborhood Arts Initiative at NYLS
Art, much like law, is a reflection of community values, ideas, and aspirations. With our new Tribeca Neighborhood Arts Initiative, NYLS will host a series of temporary art exhibitions throughout the academic year.
NYLS’s 2025 Orientation: Building Community and Embracing Civic Leadership
New York Law School welcomed the Classes of 2028 and 2029 at Orientation this August, greeting them with a week of learning, connection, and community designed to set the stage for their law school journey.
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