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Meet Kelly Saunders, M.S.L. ’23
Kelly Saunders, M.S.L. ’23 always had an interest in law and initially planned to become a lawyer after working for some time as a paralegal. Instead, she decided to pursue …
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Rochelle Swartz ’14 Takes on the Parole System in HBO Documentary
When a person commits an unspeakable crime, can they ever earn redemption? If so, how long should it take, and what must they do to achieve it? Nature of the …
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Partners in Law (and Love): Fordham Alumni Who Found Their Perfect Match
For these graduates, their connection to the Fordham Law didn’t just just shape their careers—it also played a formative role in their love stories. Whether they first crossed paths in …
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Howie Roseman’s ‘Big Risks’ Lead Eagles to Super Bowl Victory
The Super Bowl is always an occasion for a bit of Fordham spirit, especially when the NFL presents the winning team with the Lombardi Trophy—named after legendary NFL coach and …
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From Fordham to Fintech: Meet Alyssa Shields, M.S.L. ’23
Alyssa Shields, M.S.L. ’23 was debating between a career in law or a career in finance when she discovered Fordham Law’s online Corporate Compliance Program, which, she says, was the …
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Fordham Alumnus Jerry Dickinson ’13 Named Dean-Designate of Pitt Law
Fordham Law alumnus Jerry Dickinson ’13 has been appointed dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, effective January 15, following a comprehensive national search. Born into the Allegheny …
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Fordham Law School Dedicates Urquhart Learning Center
Described as a visionary who had a knack for spotting talent and seeing the potential in others, Bill Urquhart FCRH ’69 LAW ’78 was lauded by friends and family at …
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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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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