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The Ways You Give Back

Alumni help the College of Law in many ways: you speak at orientation, host classes in your offices, sit on advisory boards, and so much more. Your generosity contributes to the success of our students and the College of Law.

Here are just a few examples:

Job Placements

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The Honorable Stewart D. Aaron L’83

The Hon. Stewart D. Aaron L’83, United States magistrate judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, has been mentoring and hiring students from the College of Law throughout his career. It’s not only a means of giving back but also a way to help budding attorneys progress in their careers. “I was the first lawyer in my family, so I didn’t have a sense of what the law was or how to practice it,” he says. “The College of Law gave me a legal community that impacted the trajectory of my life.” The clerks, interns and externs Aaron hires get real exposure to what it’s like to work in a judge’s chamber, and he enjoys being a resource as they prepare for job interviews. Aaron recalls the transformational power of College of Law alumni, including Richard Alexander L’82, who urged him to join Arnold & Porter LLP, where he became a partner before joining the bench. His commitment to the College of Law can also be seen in Aaron’s planned estate gift. “I’ve been fortunate in my career, so sharing some of that after I’m gone seems like a sensible thing to do in recognition for what the College of Law means to me,” he says.

“The College of Law gave me a legal community that impacted the trajectory of my life.”

The Hon. Stewart D. Aaron L’83

Distinguished Lecturers

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Richard Furey L’94

Richard Furey L’94 enjoys sharing his legal expertise. To that end, he recently coordinated a residency for students in the JDinteractive (JDi) program on asset finance in the aviation sector through Holland & Knight LLP, where he is a partner. The idea came out of a conversation he had a few years ago with Dean Craig M. Boise, which eventually morphed into an in-person residency for College of Law students earning degrees online through JDi. Not only did Furey host the session at his New York City firm, but he was also invaluable in pulling together contacts from the aviation industry to participate. Students saw the full scope of this niche legal space from inside the offices of Holland & Knight, where they focused on subjects like secured transactions, then went onsite at JetBlue, interacting with the airline’s legal and fleet management teams on practical aspects of aircraft financing. Says Furey, “We had a remarkable group of students, who really impressed us with their work experience and the level of commitment and engagement they gave to their studies.” Thanks to Furey’s enthusiasm, Holland & Knight also recently created an externship with the College of Law, which is particularly impactful as the firm has not traditionally recruited on the Syracuse campus.

“We had a remarkable group of students, who really impressed us with their work experience and the level of commitment and engagement they gave to their studies.”

Richard Furey L’94

Scholarships

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Cheryl Kimball G’95, L’95

Cheryl Kimball G’95, L’95, decided to pursue law school when she had two small children. Syracuse University College of Law offered her a fellowship, which covered Kimball’s tuition and provided her a stipend, making it possible for her to achieve a law career. When she later had the financial means to give back to the College of Law, Kimball decided to honor a colleague and mentor who, while not connected with Syracuse, had “accepted me as a complete equal” when she began working in the utilities field where there were few women at the table. To that end, she established the Joseph R. Nolan Jr. Power Forward Scholarship in honor of her mentor, currently the CEO of Eversource, an energy provider. “He didn’t see me as an outsider because I was female. He brought me in, gave me every opportunity and opened up a lot of doors for me,” says Kimball, who today is a managing partner/owner at Keegan Werlin LLP in Massachusetts. As a way of paying it forward, Kimball also directed that the scholarship help those who might not otherwise have the financial resources to attend law school.

Mentorship and Networking

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Mark O’Brien L’14

Mark O’Brien L’14, chief deputy clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, served as the president of the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association (SULAA) from 2022-2023 and was instrumental in establishing an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Advisory Committee. Urged by others at the College of Law, including Teaching Professor Mary Szto, O’Brien worked towards a greater degree of engagement for Asian American students by helping to create a group of alumni to specifically interact with students involved with the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association. “I didn’t really have that kind of experience as a student, as the organization wasn’t formalized in that way back then. So, accomplishing this has been exciting,” he explains. His commitment to serve as president of the College of Law’s alumni association was also a way to give back. “The alumni family was one element that drew me in when deciding to attend the College of Law in the first place,” he says, “and many were integral in helping me decide which opportunities to pursue in my career. That’s something I want to do for today’s students of all backgrounds.”

“The alumni family was one element that drew me in when deciding to attend the College of Law in the first place.”

Mark O’Brien L’14

Alumni Leadership

Colleen Gibbons L’17

Senior program manager, national training and technical assistance at the Center for Justice Innovation, Colleen Gibbons L’17 is giving back as the current president of SULAA. Past president of the Student Bar Association, Gibbons was contacted after graduating and asked to join the alumni association’s board. Active on committees at first, she eventually joined the executive board, working her way up to president. “There is a lot of passion in our alumni network, and everyone is proud of the education we’ve received and eager to support other Orange alums and current students,” she explains. “Our board members want to engage alumni and students. We recognize the path students are on because we’ve been there, too.” According to Gibbons, the alumni association is currently making an effort to reengage with those who have not been involved with the College of Law in some time. The goal is not about a monetary ask but is a way to get alumni talking to each other and current students through support, training or creating career opportunities. “All alumni have something valuable to give in one way or another,” says Gibbons. “We want to tap into those talents for the benefit of everyone at the College of Law.”

“There is a lot of passion in our alumni network, and everyone is proud of the education we’ve received.”

Colleen Gibbons L’17

Serving on a Committee

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Tiffany Love L’22

Tiffany Love L’22 credits her ability to attend law school to the College of Law’s JDinteractive (JDi) online program, as, at the time, she was a military spouse living in Japan and then Germany, while also a mom holding down a full-time job. Due to the time difference, she often did her law school work in the middle of the night. Still, she found the JDi program rewarding, praising the professors for their availability and acknowledging that the experience prepared her for a career as an attorney. Recently, she was asked to join the SULAA board as the first JDi alumnus. Love always admired Tiffany Love L’22 credits her ability to attend law school to the College of Law’s JDinteractive (JDi) online program, as, at the time, she was a military spouse living in Japan and then Germany, while also a mom holding downthe strength of the College of Law’s alumni, particularly during residencies where alumni were present, so she was eager to be a part of the board. “My goal is to make sure that JDi students are well represented as part of the alumni association,” says Love, who is now a litigation association at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Tampa, Florida. “Many in JDi come to the program as very accomplished people, and I want to assure they are both supported and have a means to support others at the College of Law.”

“My goal is to make sure that JDi students are well represented as part of the alumni association.”

Tiffany Love L’22

Staying Connected

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Lotta Lampela LL.M.’23

When Lotta Lampela LL.M.’23 came to the College of Law with several years’ experience in international law and security policy from across Europe, she didn’t believe she could take on a role in American law. But as she launched into a second career in the States, her professors made a lasting impact on her career trajectory. “The law school is the best thing that has happened to me since I arrived in the U.S. Professors Gary Kelder and James Baker ignited my passion for Constitutional law. Professor Richard Risman gave me the confidence that I could do legal research to the standards that are required of a law clerk. They believed in me so I started to envision myself practicing law in the U.S.,” says Lampela. While pursuing her degree, Lampela worked in the College’s Institute for Security Policy and Law (ISPL) with its director, the Hon. James E. Baker. She was instrumental in helping to establish the Ring Around Russia: Partnership for Law and Policy initiative, an interdisciplinary network of scholars from the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia’s frontline states. “I was able to tap into the network I had created, and I also had the cultural background in how to communicate our message in a way that was digestible to various European audiences,” says Lampela. After graduation, Lampela continued to support ISPL’s Ring Around Russia project before starting her clerkship at the Trial Court of the Vermont Judiciary in September. She remains active in the ISPL by providing pro bono guidance and input to Judge Baker on Ring around Russia. “Thanks to the professors and the tools they gave me, I love what I do and plan on remaining active with the College and ISPL,” concluded Lampela.

“The law school is the best thing that has happened to me since I arrived in the U.S.”

Lotta Lampela LL.M.’23

Guiding the Next Generation of Orange Lawyers: 45+ Alumni Return as Mentors for Orientation and Fall 2023 Residencies

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Joanie Mahoney ’87, L’90, President of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry welcomed the incoming Class of 2026

When students graduate from Syracuse Law, they become a part of something bigger than themselves. They join a global alumni network of over 11,000 alumni, representing every industry across the world. Some are C-suite executives at companies like Starbucks and JetBlue, others lead colleges, and many more are judges and attorneys in the court system. One of them is the President of the United States.

The College of Law played a role in shaping each of them as lawyers and as leaders. The impact of their law school education has lasted long after leaving the Syracuse campus as students for the last time.

This fall, many of these celebrated alumni returned to the College of Law in the new role of teachers and mentors. They took time out of their busy schedules to impart wisdom and knowledge to our J.D. residential and JDinteractive students based on their decades of career experience.

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Richard Furey L’94 was a Distinguished Guest Lecturer at the JDinteractive Asset Finance residency, hosted by Furey at the offices of Holland & Knight.

“At Syracuse Law, we believe in the transformative power of alumni support and interaction with our students,” says the College of Law’s Director of Alumni Engagement Adrienne Lutz. “These connections not only help students define their career goals, but also serve as a constant source of encouragement for academic success. Our dedicated alumni network is a crucial support system that guides students towards their brightest future in the legal profession.”

Learn about how and why these alumni choose to offer their time back to the Orange lawyers of tomorrow.

Zabrina Jenkins G’97, L’00

Executive Advisor and Former Acting General Counsel, Starbucks

Opening Convocation Speaker and Leader of the Fireside Chat “General Counsel’s Impact on Company Culture and Other Critical Functions”

“Knowing that I can be a role model and an inspiration to others is something that is very important to me. I truly appreciate having such a welcoming invitation to interact with the current students at Syracuse Law and am thankful to Dean Boise for engaging with alumni like me to bridge the relationship between the alums and the current law students. I also have such fond memories of my time spent at Syracuse Law. It was a time in my life that was very personally transformative. People tend to go into the law thinking they have to be on a specific path, but the journey is not always linear. You can learn a lot from the experiences you have along the way.”

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Joanie Mahoney ’87, L’90

President, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF)

Welcoming incoming College of Law Students at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

“I have very fond memories of my time at the law school. Syracuse Law prepares you to do so many different things, and I would not be the president of SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry College if not for the education that the law school provided for me. I owe my whole career to the foundation that the law school gave me. I am also so proud of the great work that the people who come through Syracuse have done in this world, knowing that it’s a priority for students to be involved in the community and to recognize that with that opportunity comes responsibility. It makes me proud to see the students in action in our community, showing that Syracuse cares. The College of Law attracts wonderful people, and it turns out fantastic citizens.”

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Scott Boylan L’85 Partner, StoneTurn

Guest Speaker on “Leading the Legal Function in Government and Private Industry”

“I have a real connection with this place—I met my wife here, and I think Syracuse set me up very well for my career. Whether it is helping the students learn weird areas of the law, where I practice, or simply playing a role in helping them find jobs—I like to be helpful to the extent that I can through a place that means a lot to me.”

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Chris Audet L’11

Vice President and Chief of Research, Gartner

Guest Speaker on “Global Trade Compliance as a Competitive Business Advantage” Panel

“I derived so much value from conversations with alumni when I was at Syracuse Law, that I’m eager to share the same with current law students. I was always excited to learn about the non-linear pathways that so many alumni had taken to get to their current positions and the flexibility and openness to change that it seemed the most successful among them had fully embraced. I want to role model the same for other law students, particularly those that don’t think their long-term career will be with a law firm.”

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The Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks L’91

Federal Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court Northern District

Guest Speaker on Career and Networking Panel for Incoming JDinteractive Students

“I love students. I love working with them and I love to learn from them. I get energy from the younger students who aren’t jaded yet in the law and it reminds me of why I got into the practice of law. I also feel like if I can help them do better in their career and they can see what I’ve done in my career, the better we all do. It enhances our law degree and it improves its value in how well Syracuse Law grads are respected in the legal community. I grew up in Syracuse and have spent my whole life here. I love this University and it makes me proud to go to school in a place where I grew up and that the school is doing so well.”

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John Boyd II L’16

Court Attorney for the Fifth Judicial District in Syracuse’s City Court

Guest Speaker on Career and Networking Panel for Incoming JDinteractive Students

“I am forever Orange. The law school gave so much to me, and I want to make sure that I can help in any way possible. I coach trial teams and assist with different trial and appellate competitions as much as I can. I am actually going to be teaching a trial practice class here in the fall as well. I am proud of the tremendous advocacy experience the law school gave me as it is one of my main passions. I know that we have one of the best trial practice and appellate advocacy programs in the nation. I hold that very near and dear to my heart as my entire career has been in the courtroom through litigation or advocacy.”

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Colleen Gibbons L’17

Deputy Director, Upstate Office, Center for Court Innovation

Guest Speaker on Career and Networking Panel for Incoming JDinteractive Students

“Syracuse gave me a lot. I came here on a scholarship and was involved in so many different organizations. One of the things that really stood out to me was the way that alumni gave back. The jobs that I’ve gotten post-graduation have all been through connecting with previous law alums. So I think it’s really important to give those opportunities to students and to be a connection for them. I give back because so much was given to me from not just the college itself, but from other alumni. I just try to continue that pattern and model my actions after those who came before me.”

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Tom Taylor ’79, L’87

Partner, Bousquet Holstein PLLC

Attendee at Syracuse Networking Event for JDinteractive Students

“I am proud to be an SU alumnus. The faculty I studied under were top shelf. Having the opportunity to keep in touch and help future lawyers is a small way for me to give back.”

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JDi NYC residency students work in small groups at Holland and Knight LLP, hosted by Richard Furey L’94

Expanding the Syracuse Law Network

In addition to serving as guest speakers and lecturers, Syracuse Law alumni are instrumental in expanding the powerful Orange network by inviting their connections to serve as speakers and lecturers.

At the referral of alum Ellen Zimiles L’83, Alma Angotti, Partner in Guidehouse’s Financial Services Segment and Global Legislative and Regulatory Risk Lead, came to Dineen Hall to teach JDi students about “Partnering with General Counsels and Advising Companies on Global Risks.”

Frank Ryan IV ’90 L’94, Americas Chair, Global Co-Chair, and Global Co-CEO DLA Piper, arranged for the virtual attendance of Bennett Borden, Chief Data Scientist of the newly created Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Practice at DLA Piper, who led a discussion on “Artificial Intelligence and the Law: Benefits, Risks, and Regulations.”

“The world is headed into a time of almost unimaginable transformation because of artificial intelligence,” Borden explains. “Now, more than ever, leaders will need wise counselors to guide them. Today’s students will be those future counselors. That is why I give my time to help them on their way.”

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Many New York City-area College of Law alumni joined JDinteractive students during their residency for a networking event.

Setting Students Up for Future Success

The involvement and contributions of alumni to the various tracks comprising Orientation week play a crucial role in showcasing to incoming and current students the potential career paths their Syracuse law degree can lead them to after graduation.

“We talked with the panelists about the attorneys they have looked up to. We asked about their career paths and what they are aspiring to achieve,” said 1L Nick Hein. “Right now, the whole legal profession is still very vague to me. Talking to them about not just what they have done, but where they are headed, gives me a little more perspective to say, okay, that’s a path that I could take.”

JD students also had an opportunity to get out of the classroom to tour the courthouse in downtown Syracuse.

After the courthouse visit, 1L George Boehme remarked, “Hearing from Syracuse Law alums provided invaluable, real-world context to my legal education, deepening my understanding of law’s practical applications.”

Orange Counsel: Career Advice for Future Orange Lawyers

Through the exchange of professional knowledge, experiences, and insights, these alumni have played a part in influencing the next generation of Syracuse Law graduates. Their efforts help guide students in making informed career choices and navigating the complexities of the legal field.

Check out some of their parting career advice for Syracuse Law students.

“Think about it as early as possible. If you are starting your first week of law school, start thinking about it now.”

— Scott Boylan L’85

“Speak to as many people as you can in law school to learn about the different paths others have taken and the experiences that brought them meaning and taught them something significant. Listen carefully and then, most importantly, listen to yourself. Embrace law school fully, but don’t forget the experiences and opportunities that you sought out before you were a law student. Those experiences may be more informative for your next step.”

— Chris Audet L’11

“My best advice is to experience as much as you can while you’re here. I’m one of those people whose career did not take a path that was at all foreseeable to me when I was in law school. And I think that’s a common story for people. So don’t pigeonhole yourself. Experience as much as you can and prepare yourself for wherever the opportunities come.”

— Joanie Mahoney ’87, L’90

“Be open to different experiences and opportunities. I think people tend to go into the law thinking that they have to be on specific path. It helps to recognize that it’s about the journey, that it’s not always linear and that you can learn a lot from the experiences and recognize that things are not always going to be easy. Learn from each experience and move outside of your comfort zone to open yourself up to different opportunities.”

— Zabrina Jenkins G’97, L’00

“Don’t sweat the small stuff. Make connections. Use the Syracuse Law Alumni network. And remember to give back to the law school in the future!”

— The Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks L’91

“Be open. In the job interview for my first job I got right after law school, they asked me what I wanted to do. What do you want to practice? And I said, I’ll do anything but criminal law because that’s just not my interest. Well now I work exclusively in criminal law, and I love it! So just be open and be aware of the opportunities and don’t close any doors without exploring.”

— Colleen Gibbons L’17

“Don’t be afraid to try different things. When I first graduated, I never thought that I would want to do anything with wills and trusts. But one of the first things I started doing when I got my job was wills and trust litigation and I absolutely loved it. It was very fun saying that look, the law hasn’t changed in over 300 years—here’s a case from 1783. So don’t be afraid to try different things that you think you might not like because you might actually wind up falling in love with them.”

— John Boyd II L’16

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“Work hard towards your goals, but trust your instincts along the way. No job or success is worth sacrificing yourself and your values. Find good mentors who emulate both the professional success and the lifestyle you want to achieve.”

— Megan Thomas L’17

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“Focus on networking—go to as many events as you possibly can. It can be awkward, uncomfortable, and exhausting, especially while juggling all the schoolwork and life obligations, but so incredibly useful when it comes to securing your first internship and/or job. Only a handful of students at the very top of the rankings will be outright recruited by law firms, so it really is important for the other 90% of the class to make their own connections. In what can be a competitive job market, I think it goes without saying that an employer would absolutely prefer to hire and invest in someone they know over someone else with a similar resume.”

— Anthony Mangovski L’14

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“Find opportunities to network with attorneys in the community where you want to practice. Join the local or state bar association, which is often free or discounted for law students. Make sure people know you. It’s amazing how many people in the legal community will reach out to tell you about a job opening at their place of employment or a new opportunity they heard about.”

— Sarah Reckess L’09

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“Engage with your local legal community. Join the local bar associations. Volunteer with local legal clinics. Attend mentoring and networking events. Attend local in-person CLE’s…and much more.”

— Leah Witmer L’10

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“Understand that ultimately what you provide to clients is confidence. Clients come to us with questions and uncertainty; what we give back is answers and surety. Regardless of the area of law in which you practice, what you provide is a calm and guiding hand. Embody that, and you will do well.”

— Bennett Borden, Guest Speaker JDinteractive 2023 Residency

Forever Orange & Class Act Updates

Forever Orange Alumni Engagement Report: College of Law Continues to Lead Syracuse University in Alumni Engagement

Strong financial giving results from having engaged alumni, who continue to give back to the College not only financially, but also through mentoring students, lecturing and teaching courses, judging competitions, serving on advisory boards and committees, and participating in other programming.

So important is engagement that one of the three goals of SU’s current fundraising campaign—Forever Orange—is to increase the engagement of our alumni, and SU central advancement tracks this measure closely.

Among all 12 SU schools and colleges, the College of Law has the highest rate of alumni engagement by a significant margin. We also have the highest alumni giving participation each year, and the highest alumni participation in the Forever Orange campaign.

Thank you for all you do for our students and the College of Law!

Student Philanthropy Shines at Syracuse Law

Since 2016, the College of Law’s student philanthropic campaign, known as Class Act!, has helped set the standard for student philanthropy success for other schools and colleges at Syracuse University. We are extremely proud of the efforts of the Class of 2023.

The J.D. Class of 2023 achieved 63% participation in the campaign, thanks to a committee led by Class of 2023 President Ryan Ockenden L’23. As part of this effort, JDinteractive students—led by Meghan Steenburgh L’23 and Jonathan “Dusty” Burgess L’23—raised scholarship funds from their graduating class in memory of classmate John Goerner, who tragically died from pancreatic cancer in March 2021.

Last but certainly not least, the LL.M. Class of 2023 achieved an all-time record-breaking participation rate of 100%! Congratulations to the class, and especially to campaign leaders Ludmilla Evelin De Faria Sant’ana Cardoso LL.M.’23 and Chiebuka “Christie” Okezie LL.M.’23.

Many thanks to all of our student leaders and to each student who supported the 2023 campaign. For 2024, Syracuse University’s Class Act! has been rebranded as the Class of 2024 Giving Campaign. Stay tuned for another year of successful student philanthropy at Syracuse Law.

In Memoriam

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Hon. Rosemary S . Pooler, June 21, 1938 – August 10, 2023

We are saddened by the loss of the Hon. Rosemary S. Pooler, a senior judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Her passion for and impact on the College of Law was boundless.

She was a frequent advocacy competition judge; hired our graduates as clerks; served as an honorary member of our Board of Advisors; taught as a Visiting Professor; participated in panel discussions, including the SCOTUS Preview, and gave her time and knowledge to many more speaking and networking events over the years.

She truly was a trailblazer, becoming the first woman elected to the state Supreme Court’s fifth judicial district and the first woman appointed to serve as a U.S. district judge in the Northern District of New York in 1994.

Join us in remembrance: explore the In Memoriam list and honor the memories of our departed alumni who passed between July 1, 2022— June 30, 2023.

1940s
Robert J. Gang Jr. 1942

1950s
Michael A. Brumer 1951
Benjamin J. Bucko 1953
Brent K. Wood 1955
Frank P. Della Posta 1955
Domenic R. Urciuoli 1955
Andrew V. Siracuse 1956
Philip W. Schunk 1957
Carl DelBuono 1957
Richard M. Randall 1958
Thomas A. Vitanza 1958
Merle D. Melvin 1959

1960s
A. Matthew Gordon 1960
Warren S. Agatston 1961
Emanuel J. Neri 1962
Charles E. Raffe 1962
Herbert J. Nenno 1962
Edward H. Cole 1962
Rosemary E. Bucci 1964
Robert D. Ventre 1964
Carl S. Strass 1964
Anthony P. LaFay 1966
Peter S. Palewski 1968
Bernard J. Mahoney 1969
Robert J. Rossi 1969

1970s
Norman A. Mordue 1971
Frederick G. Tobin 1972
James A. Arpante Jr. 1972
Robert P. Rothman 1972
Bruce C. Smyk 1973
Lawrence W. Lipman 1973
James F. Kehoe 1975
Joan R. Pannell 1976
H. Christopher Clark 1976
Robert T. Aulgur Jr. 1976
Arne J. Youngerman III 1978
John J. DeLaney Jr. 1979
Robert A. Taylor Jr. 1979

1980s
Jane B. Wolfe 1980
Gordon P. Allen 1982
Jeffrey A. Nadell 1983
Joel L. Lennen 1983
Mitchell W. Bernasconi 1986
Sandra J. Garufy 1988
Jane B. Wolfe 1980

1990s
Harold H. Litteer Jr. 1990
Marc A. Raso 1993

2000s
Charles E. Pettit Jr. 2001
Rosanna Kelly 2005
Raquel B. Stilwell 2008

Professor of Law Emeritus William C. Banks Discusses Trump’s Hints at Expanding the Use of the Military in the U.S. During a Second Term

Professor of Law Emeritus William C. Banks has provided legal analysis on the Posse Comitatus Act, which generally prohibits using the military for law enforcement purposes, for the Associated Press article “Trump Hints At Expanded Military Role Within The Country. A Legacy Law Could Let Him.”

Banks says that a military officer is not forced to follow “unlawful orders” from the president. That could create a difficult situation for leaders whose units are called on for domestic policing since they can face charges for taking unlawful actions.

“But there is a big thumb on the scale in favor of the president’s interpretation of whether the order is lawful,” Banks says. “You’d have a really big row to hoe and you would have a big fuss inside the military if you chose not to follow a presidential order.”

Banks is the co-author, along with Stephen Dycus, of the book Soldiers on the Home Front: The Domestic Role of the American Military.

Professor Nina Kohn Writes “The New Uniform Health Care Decisions Act: An Overview” for ABA Commission on Law and Aging’s Bifocal Journal

David M. Levy Professor of Law Nina Kohn has contributed “The New Uniform Health Care Decisions Act: An Overview” to the American Bar Association (ABA) Commission on Law and Aging’s bi-monthly journal Bifocal.

Appearing in Bifocal Vol. 45 Issue 1 (Sept. 2023), Kohn provides a synopsis of the Uniform Law Commission’s (ULC) Uniform Health Care Decisions Act that was approved in July. The Act modernizes and expands on the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act approved by the ULC in 1993.

Some of the Act’s most notable provisions make it easier for people to create and use advanced directives, clarify when a surrogate may make healthcare decisions for a patient, and set forth what happens if a patient objects to a determination of incapacity, among several other provisions.

Kohn served as the Reporter for the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act.

Professor Gregory Germain Discusses Trump Trial Strategy

At Salon, Professor Gregory Germain provided feedback on former President Donald Trump’s legal strategy of filing for a mistrial based on ethical issues.

“Unless there are some facts showing a serious ethical violation (which seems very unlikely), it will have no impact on the trial,” says  Germain. “Judge Engoron’s alleged statement that Trump is a ‘bad guy,’ after reviewing the evidence for summary judgment, does not show judicial bias. There would have to be some evidence that Judge Engoron held that view before hearing the evidence.”

Germain has spoken with numerous media outlets on the trial:

The Guardian: Trump trial nears end as prosecutors confident he ‘didn’t have the goods’

Salon: Legal expert: Trump kids will turn fraud trial testimony into a “political spectacle”

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Inquisitr: Trump’s Volatile Courtroom Conduct Could Be Dangerous for His Upcoming Criminal Trials

College of Law Students Attend American Branch of the International Law Association’s International Law Week 2023

Twenty College of Law J.D., LL.M., and exchange students along with International Law Society faculty advisor Professor Cora True-Frost G’01, L’01 attended International Law Week 2023 in New York City. International Law Week is held by the American Branch of the International Law Society (ABILA).

In addition, Ludmilla Evelin LL.M.’23 participated as a Student Ambassador. She was selected to be an Ambassador by ABILA through a nomination process and serves for one academic year assisting with the work of the ABILA and at International Law Week.

The College of Law students took advantage of the extensive programming at International Law Week along with opportunities to network with other law students, professors, lawyers, foreign officials, and more.

“By following the ILW leaders’ goals, the conference allowed me to think about how global leaders, lawyers, and legal experts can use their creativity to tackle today’s complex issues. This includes exploring how international law connects with other areas like social movements, trade, domestic law, diplomacy, and global initiatives for peace and equality. It is about looking beyond international law,” says Evelin.