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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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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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Thanina Haddadi, LL.M. ’24 and Julia Tedesco ’23 Celebrated as Emerging Leaders in Immigrant Justice Advocacy
Thanina (Nina) Haddadi, LL.M. ’24 and Julia K. Tedesco ’23 were each honored with the Feerick Center for Social Justice’s Defender of the Dream Awards at the Center’s 8th Annual …
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National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman ’02 Named Fordham Law School’s 2024 Diploma Ceremony Speaker
Fordham Law School is proud to announce that Jessica Berman ’02, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), will serve as the graduation speaker at Fordham Law School’s 117th …
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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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