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October 1, 2026

Professor Jack Graves Presents on AI Governance and Legal Fiduciary Duties at the NY Tech Summit

Professor Jack Graves presented “From Tool to Agent: The Intersection of AI Governance and Legal Fiduciary Duties in the Era of Agentic AI” at the NY Tech Summit.

By Syracuse Law Communications

September 23, 2026

Professor Baker Discusses the Use of the Defense Production Act in Controlling AI

Professor of Law the Hon. James E. Baker, the director of the Syracuse University Institute for Security Law and Policy, spoke with Fox News Digital about the potential use of the Defense Production Act (DPA) to control artificial intelligence models and companies, pointing to the DPA's broad information-gathering authority.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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September 13, 2026

Syracuse Law Students Explore Technology, Trade, And Global Legal Practice in Seoul

Syracuse Law students explored AI, cross-border trade, and digital assets during the College's first International Technology and Trade residency in Seoul.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Dean Lau takes the ribbon off of the screen for the Judicial Wall of Honor

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

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August 25, 2026

LondonEx Illustrates Differences in U.K., U.S. Legal Models

Syracuse Law's LondonEx program, now in its 47th year, places students in six-week London externships with barristers, solicitors, judges, and firms.

By Caroline Reff

Dean Terence Lau and Chancellor Haynie speak with two incoming students.

August 20, 2026

Syracuse Law Welcomes a Record-Strong Incoming Class

Syracuse Law welcomes its most academically qualified class ever, marking record LSAT/GPA scores and applicant growth.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Meet Maggie Clancy

Former NICU nurse pursuing law to advocate for patients and address systemic gaps in healthcare.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Milan Stokes wears a black tank top posing in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Milan Stokes

Former LSU student-athlete and HR manager pursuing law with courage, competition, and purpose driving her path.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Meet Nina Han

UNRISD-APOHS Junior Scholar pursuing law to advise companies on corporate governance and tech regulation.

By Syracuse Law Communications

James Capella wears a black suit posing in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Jimmy Capella

Meet Jimmy Capella, a Syracuse native and Army veteran pursuing his J.D. to become a Judge Advocate (JAG) officer.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

New On-Campus J.D. Class Brings Purpose to the Path Ahead

Meet members of Syracuse Law's incoming on-campus J.D. class and hear what brought them to law school, in their own words.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Meet Timothy Riffe

Meet Timothy Riffe, a Marine veteran and AI architect pursuing law to bridge technology, business, and emerging legal frameworks.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Meet Mary Wilson

Meet Mary Wilson, a Syracuse University alumna and LinkedIn editorial producer pursuing her J.D. to advocate for others through the law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Jonathan Andrade wears a black suit in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Jonathan Andrade

Meet Jonathan Andrade, a former Oakland police officer pursuing law school to become a prosecutor and continue serving victims and communities.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Meet David Smeigh

Meet David Smeigh, a career Foreign Service officer and Visa Unit Chief pursuing law to bridge the gap between consular processing and immigration law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Chanda Powell holds up a Syracuse pendant in front of a white background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Chanda Powell

Meet incoming student Chanda Powell, a paralegal and mother of six pursuing a trauma-informed approach to family and criminal law at Syracuse Law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Syracuse Law Welcomes a New JDinteractive Class Balancing Careers, Service, and the Law

This fall of 2026, Syracuse Law welcomes a new class into its hybrid online JDinteractive (JDi) program — a group balancing careers, families, and service to their communities while pursuing a legal education. Read their profiles.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Jude Ziliak holds his violin while wearing a blue suit in front of a nature background.

August 19, 2026

JDinteractive Program Takes 2L From Concerts to Courtrooms

Syracuse Law JDi student Jude Ziliak externed for a Southern District of NY judge while balancing a career as a professional violinist.

By Caroline Reff

Austin Dewey stands in front of a castle while wearing a black suit.

August 6, 2026

Externship in IP Law Puts Recent Grad in Copenhagen to Share Patent Research

Austin Dewey L'26 presented patent research to a Danish audio company's legal team through a Syracuse Law externship in intellectual property law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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July 28, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Milena De Avila

Syracuse Law 2L Milena De Avila spent her summer at Taft Law Firm in Cleveland, OH, gaining hands-on experience that builds on her coursework.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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July 28, 2026

Where in the World is Syracuse Law this Summer? Abigael Gress

Syracuse Law 3L Abigael Gress spent her summer at Take Two Interactive Software in New York City, blending her legal training with sports and entertainment law.

By Syracuse Law Communications