NYU Law Magazine 2017

The Law School has played an important part in the battle over immigration, which is about law and policy—and people.

The Law School has played an important part in the battle over immigration, which is about law and policy—and people.

The women of NYU Law have been making history since 1892. Facing modern challenges for women in the legal profession, they won’t stop now.

For 56 years, Norman Dorsen played a peerless role in NYU Law's upward trajectory. At the same time, he led the way on some of the most important civil liberties work of the past half century.

From Broadway to Hollywood, Marc Platt ’82 has been a giant in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years.

NYU Law students spearhead a patent law workshop for scientists, engineers, physicians, and entrepreneurs.

Jeramie Scott ’12, national security counsel at EPIC, discusses his career thus far in information privacy and national security law. 

At the conclusion of his tenure as US attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara joined NYU Law as a distinguished scholar in residence. 

Lisa Monaco joined the Law School from the White House, where she was assistant to the president for homeland security and counterterrorism. 

After more than two decades of service, Jeannie Forrest steps down from her role as vice dean for development and leadership initiatives.

Remembering Joseph Forstadt, Ciro Gamboni, Anthony Gooch, Michael Levine, Justice Rose Luttan Rubin, Kenneth Thompson, Norma Z. Paige, and George Zeitlin.

Beatrice Lindstrom ’10, staff attorney for the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, advocates for victims of Haiti’s cholera epidemic.

John Walker ’93 creates a law firm that prizes diversity in the workplace, work-life balance for employees, and affordable legal fees for clients.

NYU Law students, faculty, and alumni are helping to address the injustices of the bail system through charitable bail organizations. 

Johnathan Smith ’07 fights for civil rights and racial and social justice as the legal director at Muslim Advocates.

At the High School Law Institute, NYU Law students teach local high schoolers about the law. 

Ria Tabacco Mar ’08 has worked on significant LGBTQ rights cases for the ACLU and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. 

NYU Law’s partnership with Legal Outreach aims to increase diversity in the legal profession.

ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Stephen Pevar brings his extensive work in the fields of civil rights and American Indian Law to his NYU Law seminar.

In a new seminar, law and engineering students solve cybersecurity challenges requiring both legal and technical know-how.

Chantá Parker ’06, special counsel for new initiatives at the Innocence Project, works to improve the country’s public defense systems.

The Brennan Center for Justice, founded in honor of a US Supreme Court legend, uses a multipronged approach to pursue social justice.

Vicki Been ’83 returns to NYU Law from serving as commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation.

As a partner at Hand Baldachin & Amburgey, Douglas Hand ’97 represents some of the biggest names in the fashion industry.

The Muslim Law Students Association promotes solidarity and understanding of Islam. 

Richard Brooks, a specialist in contracts and corporate law, joins the NYU Law community. 

Michael Bosworth
Sandy Williams leads admissions

Daniel Shaviro and others at NYU Law examine extreme wealth concentration.

Lily Batchelder's latest scholarship points to behavioral considerations that may upend thinking on business tax reform. 

Cynthia Estlund examines the Communist government's response to workers' demands for reform.

In a new book, José Alvarez considers the question of whether an international rule of law exists.

As technology infiltrates practically everything we buy, Jason Schultz assesses personal property rights in the digital age.

Three NYU Law IP professors filed briefs in a US Supreme Court case closely watched by the fashion industry.

The rule of law should apply to both prosecutors and corporate wrongdoers, says Jennifer Arlen '86.

In a new book, Barry Friedman urges public participation in determining policing policies.

Ryan Goodman examines how the laws of targeting apply to the modern battlefield.

John Ferejohn investigates the intertwined histories of armed conflict and the expansion of democratic rights.

Kwame Anthony Appiah examines how we define ourselves, and one another, in the BBC's Reith Lectures.

Mark Geistfeld outlines a liability scheme for driverless cars.

Professorial Publications

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor helps launch NYU Law's Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the launch of NYU Law's Sidley Austin Forum in Washington, DC.

In a speech at NYU Law, former US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White reflects on her tenure and the potential future of the SEC.

In the immediate aftermath of the 2016 presidential campaign, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow joins NYU Law experts to discuss the election's ripple effects.

The launch of NYU Law's Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law includes former Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

The Institute for Corporate Governance and Finance showcases Martin Lipton's "New Paradigm for Corporate Governance." 

NYU Law's Center on Law and Security facilitates in-depth discussions of key national security issues.

Former Department of Defense General Counsel Jennifer O'Connor discusses applying the law of targeting to the modern battlefield.

William Bratton, on his penultimate day as New York City police commissioner, delivers an address at NYU Law on policing and accountability in the digital age.

Judge Pauline Newman '58 of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is honored by the NYU Annual Survey of American Law.

Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin of the Supreme Court of Canada and Dorit Beinisch, former president of the Supreme Court of Israel, discuss the international politics of judging.

The 2016-17 NYU Law Forum brings experts such as Vijaya Gadde '00, general counsel of Twitter, to the Law School for conversations on cutting-edge topics.

An expert panel delves into the legal controversy of "sanctuary cities."

Panelists examine Islamophobia and its consequences.

At an NYU Center for Cybersecurity conference, women leaders in the field of cybersecurity discuss how to close their profession's gender gap.

Strive Masiyiwa, who founded an international telecommunications group, gives his thoughts in an NYU Law Leadership Mindset conversation.

Criminal justice reform leader Glenn Martin and former US attorney Preet Bharara share their experiences at an NYU Law conference.

Mark Steward, director of enforcement and market oversight at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, speaks at an NYU Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement conference.

Experts at the annual Robert L. Bernstein Institute for Human Rights symposium include Sharon K. Hom '80, executive director of Human Rights in China.

Bias-Busting
Shading Truth
Better Justice
Tackling Tax
Marden Victor
Talking Trade
Consider the Source
Markets and Nuances
Not Just a Number

At Commencement and Convocation, members of the class of 2017 reflect on their NYU Law journeys. 

Scholarship recipients in the class of 2017 pose for hooding photos with the donors of their scholarships.

Members of the class of 2017 pose for hooding photos with family members who are fellow NYU Law graduates.

At the Scholarship Reception, students who have received scholarships have the chance to meet the donors who support them.

At the Law Alumni Association Fall Conference, colleagues, students, and friends remember former New York State Chief Judge Judith Kaye ’62.

Speakers at this year’s Hauser Global Law School Program Annual Dinner examined the state of Europe after Brexit.

At the annual LACA Spring Dinner, alumni, faculty, administrators, and students gathered to celebrate the achievements of LACA members.

NYU Law Trustee Sheila Birnbaum ’65, partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, was the honoree at this year’s gala.

Alumni gathered at the Law School to reconnect and reminisce at a variety of receptions, class dinners, and an all-reunion dance. 

LAA Luncheon