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Fordham Law Completes Campaign, Exceeding Goal
Nine thousand alumni, friends, parents, faculty, and staff came together to surpass the Law School's FORWARD Campaign goal, committing more than $107 million to support legal education, expand opportunity, and invest in scholarship.
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Fordham Law Clinic Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Discriminatory Housing Practices in New York City
Fordham Law School’s Right to Housing and Civil Rights Litigation Clinic filed a class action lawsuit against the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York Office of …
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CNN: Prof. Tanya Hernández Discusses New Standards for Data Collection on Race & Ethnicity
Fordham Law Prof. Tanya Hernández argues that, while new OMB standards for data collection on race & ethnicity aim for inclusivity, the exclusion of Afro Latinos misses that mark and …
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Reuters: Prof. Susan Scafidi Comments on FTC Lawsuit Against Coach and Michael Kors Merger
Fordham Law Professor Susan Scafidi, director of Fordham Law’s Fashion Law Institute, is quoted in a Reuters article discussing a new antitrust lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission seeking to …
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At Fordham Law, Former CIA Director Warns of Global Cybersecurity Risks
As global instability and geopolitical crises—including wars in Europe and the Middle East as well as the displacement of populations and changing migration patterns—continue to make headlines both domestically and …
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April 2024: Class Notes
Joseph Manso LAW ’79 retired as an ambassador of the Foreign Service and as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons after serving for …
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The Washington Post: Prof. Cheryl Bader Discusses How Reversal in Harvey Weinstein Conviction May Help Trump’s Defense
Fordham Law Professor Cheryl Bader is quoted in The Washington Post in an article describing how a New York court tossing out Harvey Weinstein’s conviction may offer a potential avenue …
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April 2024: In Memoriam
We mourn the loss of… Bob Hollweg ’67 James Exnicios ’74 Robert Lonergan ’75 Michael J.P. Malone ’77 Robert Bruce England ’79 Thomas Wall ’83 David Kostus ’03
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CNN: Adam Shlahet Discusses Testimony of First Witness in Trump Trial
Adam Shlahet, Director of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center, appeared on CNN to discuss the testimony of former National Enquirer publisher, David Pecker, in former President Donald Trump’s hush …
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Marketplace: Prof. Zephyr Teachout Discusses TikTok Ban & Foreign Ownership of Telecom Companies
Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout is quoted in a Marketplace article discussing the history of Congress working to limit foreign ownership of telecommunication firms in the United States. It’s not …
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Visiting Professor from Colombia Brings International Perspective to Fordham Law
Colombia’s former Chief Justice Manuel José Cepeda Espinosa has traded handing down rulings in landmark constitutional cases in court and spent this semester teaching Fordham Law students. “It’s been a …
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Fordham Law’s Annual PIRC Awards Recognize Contributions to Public Service
Dean Matthew Diller and alumnus Richard Saenz ’10, who has advocated for trangender people and incarcerated individuals with HIV, were honored for their dedication to public service at the 33rd …
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At Fordham Law, Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki Breaks Down the 2024 Presidential Election
A standing-room-only crowd gathered to hear journalist Steve Kornacki talk about his life and career path during an hour-long conversation with Adjunct Professor Jerry Goldfeder, director of the Law School’s …
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Fox26 Houston: Adam Shlahet Discusses the Challenges Selecting a Jury for Trump Trial
Adam Shlahet, Director of the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center, appeared on Fox 26 Houston to discuss the challenges in finding an impartial jury for former President Donald Trump’s historic hush …
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Scholarship Founder George Olsen ’85 Honored by Fordham Law School for “Opening Doors” for Students
George Olsen ’85 didn’t begin his legal education until his late 30s. His Fordham Law education became the launching pad for a successful career in real estate, instilling in him …
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The Guardian: Prof. Cheryl Bader Analyzes the Significance of Trump’s First Criminal Trial
After months of buildup, Donald Trump will become the first former president to ever stand criminal trial. Fordham Law Professor Cheryl Bader, a former federal prosecutor, is quoted in the …
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Fordham Law’s Black Law Student Association Wins Regional and National Awards
Fordham Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) won top national and regional honors in recognition of its leadership at two recent awards celebrations. “As a student organization, we dedicate significant …
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals Headlines Judicial Center’s 2024 Judicial Day in Residence
Fordham Law School community members had the rare opportunity to interact with eight judges from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on March 6. The Judicial Day in Residence program …
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Fordham Law Symposium Examines Evolving Legal Issues Around 2024 Presidential Election
Fordham Law Professor Thomas H. Lee, an expert on constitutional law, civil procedure, and litigation, was skeptical of the legal reasoning behind former President Donald Trump’s claim that he is …
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Federal Judge Robert Kirsch ’91 Reflects on His Life-long Career in Public Service
Judge Robert Kirsch ’91 is widely recognized as a long-time champion for juvenile justice and at-risk youth, which includes his establishment of a state-wide juvenile re-entry program. He visited Fordham …
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Law.com: Dean Matthew Diller Discusses Addressing Mental Health in Law School
Dean Matthew Diller and Director of Professionalism, Maya FitzGerald, are quoted in a Law.com article discussing the need for a stronger focus on mental health protections in law school. “We …
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