The McKenzie Memo
Engagement and innovation are hallmarks of the NYU Law community, Dean Troy McKenzie ’00 notes as he previews the 2023 NYU Law magazine.
News in Brief
The Immigrant Rights Clinic secures a win for an advocate, the pope honors Joseph Weiler, and Dean Emeritus Richard Revesz heads to Washington, DC.
Uncharted Territory
Amid the uncertainties of the post-Dobbs era, members of the NYU Law community are mobilizing to protect reproductive health care rights
Good Work
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.
Alternative Medicine
For almost two decades, Priti Krishtel ’02 has been challenging the patent system to better meet patients' needs.
Blurring Lines
Do intellectual property law protect creativity—or stifle it? NYU Law faculty members are delving into complex questions raised by new technology and art.
The Conversation
Speakers such as Bryan Stevenson, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, and Judge Roy McLeese III ’85 addressed vital issues in law and current events.
A Q&A with Evan Chesler
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.
People
Reporting from DC
Back in the classroom, David Kamin ’09 and Erin Murphy discuss their recent stints in the White House.
Tax Guidance
How the Visiting Assistant Professor of Tax Law program has launched multiple generations of tax law leaders.
Community Contributor
Patent litigator Jennifer Wu ’04 discusses her new firm and her pro bono work for victims of anti-Asian violence.
High-Stakes Litigator
Marissa Alter-Nelson ’07 describes her path to her new role as litigation partner at Latham & Watkins.
Skill Builder
Emily Loeb ’09 draws on her DOJ experience to lead Jenner & Block’s congressional investigations practice.
Clinical Developments
Now associate dean for experiential education and clinical programs, Deborah Archer oversees NYU Law’s renowned clinical offerings.
Talking Tax
The first in-person Jerome Manning ’52 Tax Salon featured United States Tax Court Judge Juan Vasquez LLM ’78.
Interstate Families
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.
Strong Advocate
Adrienne Austin ’05 discusses her path to becoming the director of diversity and inclusion at Jersey City Medical Center.
In Memoriam: Florence Davis ’79
Davis was vice chair of NYU Law’s Board of Trustees and director and president of The Starr Foundation.
Giving Back
Justin Lee ’23 and Yeabsira Asrat ’24 talk about their opportunities to lead in NYU Law student organizations.
Exposing Injustice
Los Angeles Times Deputy Metro Editor Cindy Chang ’02 explains how a law degree has helped her journalism career.
In Memoriam: Paul Berger ’57
A retired tax partner at Arnold & Porter, Berger was a Law School life trustee and a recipient of the Judge Edward Weinfeld Award.
Good Business
Jacobson Leadership Program in Law and Business Scholars describe how the program has helped them shape their career goals.
Flashlights On
A new grant will support the Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative in developing a digital archive to build recognition for jailhouse lawyers.
Improving Public Defense
Career public defender Derwyn Bunton ’98 takes new role as chief legal officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Growing a Firm
Paul Hastings chair emeritus Seth Zachary LLM ’80 reflects on lessons learned during 21 years as head of his firm.
Cyber Chief
Michael Fitzpatrick MS CRS ’19, NYC’s chief privacy officer, explains how NYU Law prepared him to tackle pressing issues in cybersecurity.
In Memoriam: John Peschel
Peschel, a tax expert and professor of law emeritus, played a key role in the Law School's governance.
Ideas
Write Makes Right
Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow’s Say the Right Thing is a no-nonsense guide to having constructive diversity and inclusion conversations.
Emptying the Prisons
Rachel Barkow weighs whether arguments for prison abolition will bring needed change to the system—or backfire.
Out of Line
An article by Gráinne de Búrca argues that the EU should confront illiberal governments in Hungary and Poland.
Minding the Law
Jennifer Arlen ’86 and Lewis Kornhauser argue for using psychological insights to deter corporate crime.
Appellate Advocacy
Daniel Harawa, a former public defender and civil rights litigator, focuses his research on how to remedy racial bias in the justice system.
Surprise Parties
A huge dataset gives Ryan Bubb and Emiliano Catan LLM ’10 new insight into how mutual funds vote their shares.
Connecting with Civil Rights
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.
Celebrations
Uniting Students and Donors
At the annual Scholarship Reception, NYU Law student scholars met with the donors who support their studies.
Litigator and Firm Founder
Julie Fink ’05, OUTLaw’s Alumna of the Year, shared how NYU Law equipped her to take risks.
Scholars & Donors
Amid Convocation festivities, students celebrated with the donors who helped make their education possible.
LACA Dinner Salutes Alumni Achievement
Hundreds of alumni, faculty, students, prospective students, and others gathered to mark the 45th anniversary of the Law Alumni of Color Association.
Reconnections at Reunion
A rich array of social and academic events allowed alumni to spend time with old friends and renew ties to the Law School.
Working for Well-Being
Crystal Crawford ’91, named 2023 Womxn of Distinction by the Women of Color Collective, discussed how authenticity is crucial for wellbeing.
Paying It Forward
This year’s Weinfeld Gala honored Evan Chesler ’75 for his exceptional dedication and service to NYU Law.
Sending Off the Class of 2023
Family and friends waved pom-poms and snapped photos as more than 900 JD, LLM, JSD, and MS graduates received their degrees at Convocation.
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