Parents and Family Council and Circle

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The Parents and Family Council and Circle is composed of dedicated parents and families of Fordham Law students to enhance the student experience, support the transformational legal education students receive, and meet with the dean and administrative leadership.

 

  • By making a gift to the Dean’s Strategic Initiatives Fund, you can be a member of The Fordham Law School Parents and Family Council. The Council enhances the student experience by providing critical support that helps transform the education our students receive, elevating the stature of Fordham Law School nationally and globally.

    Council members’ support is centered around the four pillars below – all vital to student success on campus and as they prepare for their future legal careers. 

    • Faculty Scholarship and Student Education 
    • Professionalism Programs 
    • The Student Experience 
    • Career Planning - Life as a Lawyer

  • By making a minimum annual gift of $20,000+ and considering a major contribution, you can be a member of the Parents and Family Leadership Circle. 

    • Circle members elevate the impact of philanthropy by making a strategic investment in the law school. 
    • Members participate in two annual Circle meetings with the Dean and the law school's senior leadership team, learn about the countless opportunities offered to law students each year of their educational journey, and serve as ambassadors for the Law School. 
    • Parents and families of 3L students have the opportunity to attend the VIP graduation brunch with the President of Fordham University, the Dean of Fordham Law School, and other dignitaries and VIP seating at graduation.

Join now by making a gift online or learn about more ways to give to Fordham Law School.

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Areas Supported by the Parents and Family Leadership Circle and Council

  • Fordham Law Parents Council

    Fordham is committed to helping students cultivate the skills they need to thrive in the rapidly evolving legal landscape. The Office of Professionalism, has developed a robust set of leadership, wellness, and professionalism programs aimed at fostering the social, emotional, and cultural competencies necessary to deliver outstanding legal representation and lead satisfying professional lives.

  • Faculty Scholarship and Student Education

    Our renowned faculty shapes the student experience by collaboratively striving to provide the best legal education to our students. Supporting faculty research maintains and strengthens Fordham Law’s position as a top law school and ensures students receive a transformative education. The Maloney Library supports faculty scholarship and student education by providing essential information resources that help students excel in class, find and write about the law, and conduct top-notch scholarly research.

  • Student Experience

    The Office of Student Affairs focuses on enhancing the quality of student life and cultivating a diverse and supportive community. Staffed by lawyers with deep experience in legal education, Student Affairs advocates for students’ academic and personal growth through student-centered services, a broad array of diversity initiatives, academic advising, and individual counseling.

  • Career Planning Life as a Lawyer

    The Fordham Law Career Planning Center (CPC) offers comprehensive career development services and resources. The CPC focuses on providing effective guidance and counseling to students so that they may engage in meaningful job searches, develop as professionals, and make informed career-related choices leading to long-term career satisfaction.

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more or would like to join the Parents' Leadership Council, please contact Dale Montagna, Senior Major Gift Officer and Director of Parent Giving at 212-636-7467 or [email protected].