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Historic Archive of Dodgers Owner Walter O’Malley ’30 Donated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
After graduating from Fordham Law in 1930, Walter O’Malley worked his way up from leading the legal department of the “emerging powerhouse” Brooklyn Dodgers to eventually becoming its owner. O’Malley …
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Kyu Young (Mike) Paek ’08 Confirmed as Bankruptcy Judge to Southern District Bench
Fordham Law alumnus Kyu Young (Mike) Paek ’08 has been confirmed as a United States bankruptcy judge for the Southern District of New York and will sit in the Poughkeepsie …
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Aude Sainte-Rose LL.M. ’22 is Living Her Olympic Dream Working at the Paris 2024 Games: “It’s a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity”
Though the spotlight will be on the 10,500 athletes during the opening and closing ceremonies of the upcoming Paris Olympics, Fordham Law graduate Aude Sainte-Rose LL.M. ’22 is working behind …
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Ahead of Early Interview Week, Fordham Law Alumni Advise Students, Bolster Confidence
Hundreds of Fordham Law students will participate in Early Interview Week this July, meeting and interviewing with attorneys from law firms in the hopes of landing a summer associate position …
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New Tech Externship Gives Students Hands-On Experience in Data Privacy Issues
This semester, eight Fordham Law students had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic field of data privacy law and regulations. The new externship program is a partnership …
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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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