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Ruth Whitehead Whaley ’24: Woman of Firsts
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Fordham Law is honoring trailblazing graduates who broke barriers and changed the legal profession. Ruth Whitehead Whaley ’24 was the first Black woman to …
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Eunice Carter ’32: Fearless Juggernaut
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Fordham Law is honoring trailblazing graduates who broke barriers and changed the legal profession. Eunice Carter ’32 was the first Black woman assistant district …
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Eric Grossman ’93 Awarded Medal of Achievement at 75th Fordham Law Annual Luncheon
Approximately 720 members of the Fordham Law community gathered on March 1 for the 75th Fordham Law Annual Luncheon, raising $465,000 for the Law School and celebrating the achievements of …
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Frances Berko ’44: Pioneering Disability Rights Leader
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Fordham Law is honoring trailblazing graduates who broke barriers and changed the legal profession. Frances Berko ’44 was a pioneer in disability rights who served as …
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Fordham’s Black Law Students Association Celebrates 11 “Trailblazers” in the Legal Profession
Fordham Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) honored 10 alumni and the dean of the Law School, Matthew Diller, as “trailblazers” who have transformed the legal profession for Black lawyers …
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Are You Ready to Support Fordham Law and #RaiseTheBar on Giving Day?
Every year, members of the Fordham Law community come together on Giving Day to pledge their philanthropic support for the Law School. This year’s 24-hour fundraising marathon will be held …
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Billions Co-Creator Brian Koppelman ’95 Shares How Fordham Law Influenced His Career
Before he became famous for being the co-creator of the hit Showtime hit Billions, Brian Koppelman ’95 was an evening student at Fordham Law School. He recently told students in …
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Meet the Couples Who Found Love at Fordham Law School
Tanecia Vasquez ’23 and Ronald Britt II ’23 Married on January 20, 2024 Tanecia and Ronald met in Central Park during a Black Law Students Association event in their first …
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David Tanen ’96 Recognized for Commitment to Enhancing the Fordham Law Student Experience
Though some colleagues call David Tanen ’96 a “driving force” behind critical educational enhancements made to Fordham Law in the last two decades, he humbly disagrees. “I’m just the gas …
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At Networking Event, Students Explore Diversity Initiatives Offered By Employers
Attorneys, recruiters, and diversity professionals—including alums who graduated from Fordham Law School in the last three decades—highlighted the programs that their organizations are offering to support diversity and inclusion within …
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Judge Felipe N. Torres ’26 Honored for His Trailblazing Career as a Lawyer, Legislator, and Jurist
A pathbreaking Afro-Latino leader and legal trailblazer, the late Judge Felipe N. Torres ’26 was remembered by his granddaughter Judge Analisa Torres as “a democratizing force in New York” who …
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A Familial Responsibility: FLAA Board Members Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler ’76 (Ret.) and Jill Heitler Blomberg ’97 Share a Dedication to Giving Back
For the Heitler family, giving back to Fordham Law School is a family affair. Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler ’76, a former justice of the New York State Supreme Court, taught …
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Chris Torrente ’00 and Jill Torrente, GSS ’19 Found Initiative to Support Law Students With Differences
Giving back to the Law School is nothing new for the Torrente family. Chris Torrente ’00, a senior partner at Kirkland & Ellis in New York City, has long been …
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Melinda Baglio ’09 Recognized as a Changemaker in the Clean Energy Field
As chief investment officer and general counsel at the solar storage investor CleanCapital, Melinda Baglio ’09 has dedicated her career to climate action and empowering women in the field of …
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Latine Heritage Month 2023: Alumni Spotlight
As Fordham Law School celebrates Latine Heritage Month, we recognize four outstanding Fordham Law alumni who continue to lead and pave the way for the next generation of legal professionals. …
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At Orientation, Incoming Students Begin Their Law School Journeys
The Fordham Law School building buzzed with activity once again as the newest class of students met one another and Law School leaders during orientation this month. More than 550 …
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Newest REAL Scholars Get Sneak Peek of Law School Life during Pre-Orientation Programming
Ahead of the new academic year, 25 students from the incoming 1L class joined the Law School’s Realizing Excellence and Access in the Law (REAL) Scholars program. Made possible through …
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Where Did Fordham Law Students and Alumni Spend Their Summer?
Fordham Law students and alumni traveled all over the globe this summer—from right here in New York City, to Seoul, and Paris. We caught up with some of them to …
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Joseph Laroski ’97 Nominated to the U.S. Court of International Trade
On June 28, President Joe Biden announced his nomination of Joseph Laroski ’97 to the U.S. Court of International Trade. Laroski has been a partner at Schagrin Associates since 2021. …
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Sarah Seo ’23 Selected as Inaugural NAACP Legal Defense Fund Policy Fellow
Sarah Seo ’23 has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund Policy Fellowship. Seo will be joining the Legal Defense Fund (LDF)’s New …
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