NYU Law Magazine 2023

Amid the uncertainties of the post-Dobbs era, members of the NYU Law community are mobilizing to protect reproductive health care rights

Ten Law School alumni who have made their careers in law firms and corporate law departments tell us why they always make time for pro bono.

For almost two decades, Priti Krishtel ’02 has been challenging the patent system to better meet patients' needs. 

Do intellectual property law protect creativity—or stifle it? NYU Law faculty members are delving into complex questions raised by new technology and art.

Evan Chesler ’75, incoming chair of the NYU Board of Trustees, talks about leadership, free speech on campus, and why lawyers are crucial for democracy.

Back in the classroom, David Kamin ’09 and Erin Murphy discuss their recent stints in the White House.

Now associate dean for experiential education and clinical programs, Deborah Archer oversees NYU Law’s renowned clinical offerings.

Justin Lee ’23 and Yeabsira Asrat ’24 talk about their opportunities to lead in NYU Law student organizations.

Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business Scholars describe how the program has helped them shape their career goals.

How the Visiting Assistant Professor of Tax Law program has launched multiple generations of tax law leaders.

The first in-person Jerome Manning ’52 Tax Salon featured United States Tax Court Judge Juan Vasquez LLM ’78.

Kenji Yoshino joined the Oversight Board for Facebook and Instagram.

A new grant will support the Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative in developing a digital archive to build recognition for jailhouse lawyers.

Five new members join NYU Law's Board of Trustees.

A multiyear effort by the Family Defense Clinic made it easier for out-of-state parents to gain custody of children placed in foster care in New York.

Los Angeles Times Deputy Metro Editor Cindy Chang ’02 explains how a law degree has helped her journalism career.

Career public defender Derwyn Bunton ’98 takes new role as chief legal officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center.

Patent litigator Jennifer Wu ’04 discusses her new firm and her pro bono work for victims of anti-Asian violence.

Former hedge fund manager Jay Newman LLM ’81 reinvents himself as a novelist.

Sateesh Nori ’01 explains what he learned advocating for NYC tenants.

Paul Hastings chair emeritus Seth Zachary LLM ’80 reflects on lessons learned during 21 years as head of his firm.

Marissa Alter-Nelson ’07 describes her path to her new role as litigation partner at Latham & Watkins.

Adrienne Austin ’05 discusses her path to becoming the director of diversity and inclusion at Jersey City Medical Center.

Tax expert Peter Furci ’95, LLM ’99 takes the helm at Debevoise & Plimpton.

Emily Loeb ’09 draws on her DOJ experience to lead Jenner & Block’s congressional investigations practice.

Michael Fitzpatrick MS CRS ’19, NYC’s chief privacy officer, explains how NYU Law prepared him to tackle pressing issues in cybersecurity.

Davis was vice chair of NYU Law’s Board of Trustees and director and president of The Starr Foundation. 

A retired tax partner at Arnold & Porter, Berger was a Law School life trustee and a recipient of the Judge Edward Weinfeld Award.

Peschel, a tax expert and professor of law emeritus, played a key role in the Law School's governance.

Remembering NYU Law community members who passed away during the last academic year. 

Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow’s Say the Right Thing is a no-nonsense guide to having constructive diversity and inclusion conversations.

Rachel Barkow weighs whether arguments for prison abolition will bring needed change to the system—or backfire.

Jennifer Arlen ’86 and Lewis Kornhauser argue for using psychological insights to deter corporate crime.

A huge dataset gives Ryan Bubb and Emiliano Catan LLM ’10 new insight into how mutual funds vote their shares.

Noah Rosenblum considers forgotten efforts to check US presidential power.

An article by Gráinne de Búrca argues that the EU should confront illiberal governments in Hungary and Poland.

Daniel Harawa, a former public defender and civil rights litigator, focuses his research on how to remedy racial bias in the justice system.

Alexis Karteron, who honed her advocacy skills at two of the nation’s top legal nonprofits, works for greater justice in the criminal legal system.

At the annual Scholarship Reception, NYU Law student scholars met with the donors who support their studies. 

Hundreds of alumni, faculty, students, prospective students, and others gathered to mark the 45th anniversary of the Law Alumni of Color Association.

A rich array of social and academic events allowed alumni to spend time with old friends and renew ties to the Law School.

This year’s Weinfeld Gala honored Evan Chesler ’75 for his exceptional dedication and service to NYU Law.

Julie Fink ’05, OUTLaw’s Alumna of the Year, shared how NYU Law equipped her to take risks. 

Stephanie Toti ’03 was honored as Law Women’s Alumna of the Year.

Crystal Crawford ’91, named 2023 Womxn of Distinction by the Women of Color Collective, discussed how authenticity is crucial for wellbeing.

Family and friends waved pom-poms and snapped photos as more than 900 JD, LLM, JSD, and MS graduates received their degrees at Convocation. 

Amid Convocation festivities, students celebrated with the donors who helped make their education possible.

New graduates celebrated with family members who are also NYU Law alumni.