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November 4, 2026
Syracuse Law Celebrates Record-Breaking Participation at 2026 Syracuse Law Car
Syracuse Law’s 4th annual Career Expo brought 67 employers, 44 alumni, and 250+ students to Dineen Hall. See highlights and save the date for 2027.
By Syracuse Law Celebrates Record-Breaking Participation at 2026 Syracuse Law Car
November 2, 2026
Multi-Service JAG Day offers insight into legal career options with the military
Syracuse Law’s Multi-Service JAG Day connected students with military legal professionals and recruiters from four branches to explore judge advocate careers.
By Caroline Reff
October 28, 2026
Syracuse Law Unveils The Robert E. Dineen L’66 Student Commons
Syracuse Law celebrates the opening of the Robert E. Dineen Jr. L'66 Student Commons, a gift that gives students a place to relax and connect.
By Caroline Reff
October 21, 2026
Syracuse Law Hosts New Competition Focusing on NIL
Student-led Syracuse Name, Image and Likeness Negotiation Competition (SNILC) and NIL Symposium drew 16 teams from 12 law schools to Syracuse Law to test negotiation and advocacy skills in the fast-evolving world of NIL.
By Caroline Reff
Student Stories
October 28, 2026
Student Pursues J.D./M.P.S. Degrees as Way to Accomplish Marine Corps Mission as Judge Advocate
Matthew Cohn L’28, a Marine Corps second lieutenant, explains why he’s pursuing a J.D./M.P.S. at Syracuse Law and SUNY-ESF to prepare for service as a judge advocate.
By Caroline Reff
October 28, 2026
ROTC Cadet Finds Path to Advocate for Others Through Law Degree and Army JAG Corps
Rebecca Lee ’24, L’27, an Army ROTC cadet, explains how Syracuse Law and the Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic shaped her path to the Army JAG Corps.
By Caroline Reff
October 27, 2026
San Diego Native Finds JAG Corps a Way to Fulfill Navy Dream
Brian Szczotka G’27, L’27 shares how the Navy’s Active Duty Collegiate Program and Syracuse Law’s national security focus are paving his path to JAG Corps.
By Caroline Reff
Alumni Stories
September 2, 2026
Syracuse Law Installs New Judicial Wall of Honor
Syracuse Law's new Judicial Wall of Honor celebrates 400+ alumni judges across 130+ years of history, unveiled during a campus event with sitting judges from the bench.
By Syracuse Law Communications
July 24, 2026
JDi Grad Achieves Top Score on Maine Bar Exam
Melissa Palzewicz L'25 earned the highest combined score on the February 2026 Maine bar exam after completing Syracuse Law's JDinteractive program.
By Syracuse Law Communications
May 6, 2026
William Brodsky L’68 Receives Syracuse Law Honors for More Than 50 Years of Commitment and Securing Presidential Portrait for Law Library
William Brodsky L'68 receives a 2026 Syracuse Law Honors award for 50+ years of service, including securing President Biden's official portrait.
By Caroline Reff
Faculty Scholarship and Research
November 5, 2026
Professor Alia Al-Khatib’s Article “More Harm Than Good: Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft” Reviewed at Jotwell
Associate Professor of Law Alia Al-Khatib’s University of Richmond Law Review article, “More Harm Than Good: Criminal Penalties for Wage Theft,” was reviewed by Professor Charlotte Alexander, the Esther R. and Edward J. Brown Jr. Chair at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, at Jotwell.
By Syracuse Law Communications
November 4, 2026
Author Bjarne Tellmann Examines How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Legal Profession
Bjarne Tellmann spoke at the College of Law on November 5 about how Artificial Intelligence is changing law firms, their clients, and the future of legal work, drawing on his book, “Law in the Era of AI: Clients, Firms, and the Future of the Legal Industry.”
By Syracuse Law Communications
November 4, 2026
College of Law Hosts Justice Alberto Balazeiro of the Superior Labor and Employment Court in Brazil
Justice Alberto Balazeiro of Brazil’s Superior Labor and Employment Court presented two
papers at the College of Law and spoke to Professor Antonio Gidi’s classes.
By Syracuse Law Communications
Syracuse Law in the News
November 4, 2026
The Hon. James E. Baker Weighs in on President Trump’s Invoking National Security Claims to Defend Policies and Projects
The Hon. James E. Baker, director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Policy and Law, spoke with the Arizona Daily Star on President Trump’s use of national security to defend policies and projects.
By Syracuse Law Communications
October 28, 2026
Professor Nina Kohn Speaks About the Voting Rights of Nursing Home Residents
Distinguished Professor of Law Nina Kohn spoke with the 19th about the voting rights of nursing home residents in reaction to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services memo that rescinded previous guidance affirming that nursing home residents have the right to vote.
By Syracuse Law Communications
October 26, 2026
Professor Katherine Macfarlane Discusses Judge Shopping with Law 360
Professor of Law Katherine Macfarlane recently spoke with Law 360 about judge shopping in the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit (FTC) against a transgender health organization.
By Syracuse Law Communications