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Alumni Spotlight

First-Generation Jurist Hon. Maria Araújo Kahn ’89 Reflects on Her Journey to the Bench: “It’s a Dream to be in the Position I’m In”

First-Generation Jurist Hon. Maria Araújo Kahn ’89 Reflects on Her Journey to the Bench: “It’s a Dream to be in the Position I’m In”

While a student at Fordham Law School focusing on pursuing a career path in public interest Judge Maria Araújo Kahn ’89 never predicted she would one day be a judge. …

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Fordham Law Mourns the Loss of Judge John F. Keenan ’54

Fordham Law Mourns the Loss of Judge John F. Keenan ’54

The Fordham Law community mourns the passing of Judge John F. Keenan ’54, senior judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. During his more …

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Federal Judge Joseph Laroski ’97 Reflects on His Winding Career in International Trade Law

Federal Judge Joseph Laroski ’97 Reflects on His Winding Career in International Trade Law

The path to the bench for Judge Joseph Laroski ’97 began when he was a young boy looking out at the ships from the bench near his New Jersey family …

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John Lewis Fulbright Fellowships Awarded to Two Fordham Law Grads

John Lewis Fulbright Fellowships Awarded to Two Fordham Law Grads

Two Fordham Law graduates are among a select group of Fulbright fellows to receive a new award named for a civil rights icon. Connie Ticho ’24 and Nate Johnson ’22 …

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The Art of Lawyering: Alumni Share Winning Strategies with Fordham First-Years

The Art of Lawyering: Alumni Share Winning Strategies with Fordham First-Years

Mastering persuasion, navigating professional disagreements, managing the distractions of social media, and unlocking the power of effective listening—these essential skills took center stage on Aug. 22 as first-year students gathered …

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Historic Archive of Dodgers Owner Walter O’Malley ’30 Donated to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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

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”

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

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

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

Fordham Law’s Annual PIRC Awards Recognize Contributions to Public Service

Dean Matthew Diller and alumnus Richard Saenz ’10, who has advocated for transgender 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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’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?

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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