2024 Magazine

Hakeem Jeffries ’97 talks with Dean Troy McKenzie ’00 about meeting the challenges facing American democracy.

With new courses, novel strategies, and a wider reach, NYU Law’s clinical education program continues to innovate.

Amal Clooney LLM ’01, one of the world’s leading human rights litigators, discovered her passion at NYU Law.

Can law regulate artificial intelligence? Should it? Faculty members tackle questions raised by the AI revolution.

A Q&A with former hoops star Jamila Wideman ’03, senior VP of player development at the NBA.

A gala evening celebrated the impact of the trailblazing scholarship program founded by Beatrice Welters and Anthony Welters ’77.

Dean Emeritus Richard Revesz has played a key role in the Biden administration's push to modernize regulatory review.

The new Environmental Justice Laboratory targets the intersection of environmental harm and racial inequality.

Angela Libby ’11, Steven Steinman ’93, and Jennifer Wu ’04 became the newest members of NYU Law's Board of Trustees.

As the Program on Corporate Compliance and Enforcement turned 10, the Justice Department unveiled a new initiative.

NYU Law's Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Program rolled out its new name by showcasing three alumni company founders. 

The city of Minneapolis turns to the Policing Project to evaluate its alternatives to traditional policy.

As part of a Justice Department trial team, Sonny Onyekweli ’16 helped secure a major victory for Florida children with disabilities.

Founded by David Shalleck-Klein ’16, the Family Justice Law Center takes on New York City's Administration for Children's Services.

As the M&A deals get bigger, the stress mounts. Paul, Weiss partner Laura Turano ’11, LLM ’12 keeps her cool.

Kate Sinding Daly ’97 focuses on empowering communities affected by environmental harms.

For Helena Heath ’87, her passion for social justice advocacy began in second grade.

Emily Stephens Naphtal ’15 opened her own firm to fight for clients who have experienced workplace harassment or discrimination.

A senior staff attorney with the ACLU's LGBTQ & HIV Project, Li Nowlin-Sohl ’11 tells how a recent victory changed a client's life.

Sean Burton ’97 balances his work in real estate development with a role overseeing Washington, DC's airports.

A chance encounter brought Zelma Acosta-Rubio MCJ ’89 to NYU Law and shaped the rest of her career.

Annie Vodhanel Preis ’13 didn't expect to find a career in the Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. But she’s glad she did.

Through trial work and extensive scholarship, Paul Chevigny cast a spotlight on abuses of police power.

Holly Maguigan's study of the criminal trials of battered women transformed the understanding of family violence.

A preeminent scholar of administrative law, Richard Stewart also held leading public interest roles in environmental law.

Dentons partner Wayne Hannah Jr. ’57 was an NYU Law life trustee and a strong supporter of the Root-Tilden-Kern Program. 

The career of Carol Robles-Román ’89 spanned government service, higher education, judicial matters, and civil rights.

After a career in law and business, Warren Sinsheimer LLM ’57 founded the Partnership for Children’s Rights.

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

Michael Ohlrogge uses empirical data to demonstrate how bankruptcy law can help address environmental harms.

Samuel Estreicher and Jack Samuel ’23 argue that century-old federal labor laws give gig workers the right to unionize.

Deborah Malamud’s seminar explores issues deeply rooted in history and her scholarship.

Clayton Gillette looks to the history of the Garment District to assess the impact of remote work on cities.

Daniel Harawa argues for considering race in Fourth Amendment search-and-seizure cases.

Kevin Davis and Florencia Marotta-Wurgler ’01 examine the ripple effects of rigorous EU privacy laws.

A prolific scholar and award-winning teacher, Devon Carbado explores the intersection of law, race, and inequality.

Christine Gottlieb ’97 leads the Family Defense Clinic as its impact grows wider.

Sophia Moreau brings together law and philosophy to counter systemic discrimination.

Gregg Polsky champions fairer approaches to taxing the compensation taken by private equity firms.

Patrice Wylly ’15, LLM ’18 brings her passion for tax and teaching back to NYU Law.

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

This year's Weinfeld Award recognized a pioneering intellectual property lawyer and entrepreneur.

NYU Law welcomed alumni back to campus with a lively weekend of social events and topical discussions.

At the Order of the Coif's annual ceremony, Judge Raymond Lohier ’91 was the honorary inductee.

NYU Law Women honored Sandra Park ’02 with the group's Alumna of the Year award.

The annual Spring Dinner of the Law Alumni of Color Association brings together hundreds of alumni, faculty, students, and prospective students. 

Shana Knizhnik ’15 received OUTLaw's 2024 Alum of the Year award.

Faculty, family members, and friends proudly greeted the Law School's newest alumni.

Graduating scholars had a warm sendoff from the donors who supported their law school journey.

Many new graduates shared the excitement of Convocation with family members who are also NYU Law alumni.