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Tag: From the Dean
Dean and President Anthony Crowell Co-Authors Beyond Imagination?: The January 6 Insurrection
In the days following the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Dean Crowell and 13 other law school deans came together to write a book grappling with the events from a legal perspective.
Message From the Dean on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a time for the nation to come together and celebrate our veterans, and to honor their contributions and sacrifices.
Message From the Dean: Remembering 9/11
Read Dean Crowell’s message of reflection on the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
NYLS Combating the Housing and Eviction Crisis
Dean Crowell joined dozens of law school deans across the country to issue a public statement in support of Attorney General Garland’s statement urging the legal community to provide support in the coming housing and eviction crisis.
Message From the Dean on Honoring Juneteenth
NYLS will officially observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 18.
Statement on the Passing of the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, Former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
NYLS mourns the passing of one of its most deeply cherished friends, the Honorable Robert A. Katzmann, former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Statement by Dean Anthony W. Crowell on the Nomination of Hon. Anthony Cannataro, Class of 1996, to the New York State Court of Appeals
On June 8, 2021, Judge Cannataro was confirmed to the Court. The statement has been updated to reflect this.
Message From the Dean on the Derek Chauvin Verdict
Read a message by Dean Crowell and other NYLS leaders to the School community.
Message From the Dean on Violence and Harassment Against Asian Americans
NYLS leadership and student leaders condemn acts of violence, harassment, and discrimination against Asian Americans.