In a political landscape where journalists face increasing threats to their work, rising 2L Doris Zhang is doing everything she can to protect freedom of speech. This summer, she is interning at the Reporter’s Committee for the Freedom of the Press in Washington, D.C., a nonprofit that provides pro bono legal services organization for journalists and newsrooms in the U.S.. What is your position this summer? I am a legal intern at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, based in Washington, D.C. The Reporters Committee is a nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal representation, amicus curiae support,…
Author: Anna Currell
Oliver Vettoretti ’27 is spending his summer gaining invaluable real-world legal experience as a judicial intern for Judge Rosemarie Montalbano in Kings County Surrogate’s Court. A surrogate court manages the probate of wills and the administration of estates, disputed claims, and guardianships, and Vettoretti has had the opportunity to help people navigate complicated terrain after losing a loved one. Where are you interning this summer? I’m serving as a judicial intern for Judge Rosemarie Montalbano in Kings County Surrogate’s Court. The Surrogate’s Court hears cases involving the affairs of decedents, including the probate of wills and the administration of estates.…
Incoming Fordham Law students got a sneak peak at what to expect at law school, when they attended a daylong welcome for admitted students, meeting faculty, staff, and learning about their upcoming fall curriculum. “I want to make sure that you appreciate and understand how talented you are,” said Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Diversity Kimathi Gordon-Somers. “This is a huge milestone—getting accepted to law school and making the commitment to come is really a testament on everything that you have been working so hard for over the last couple of years, and we want to take you through…
Fordham Law Moot Court Board competition teams had an outstanding season this past school year with victories at competitions around the nation and individual accolades for law students. Around 120 second- and third-year law students took part in 10 competitions, ranking second place at the 33rd annual Duberstein Bankruptcy competition and garnering a regional victory at the 75th annual National competition in New York. “Moot Court has really shaped my career aspirations,” said Moot Court Board Editor-in-Chief Abigail Conroy ’25. “I’m a first generation law student, and at first, I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but through doing…
Like many dynamic evening students, double-Ram Megan McWaters ’25 has already established an exciting career. She spent nearly a decade representing talent as a stand up comedy agent before pursuing her law degree to advance her career, pivoting her role in entertainment to the legal side. McWaters was honored with the Adele Monaco Memorial Award at graduation, an award given to an evening student who has made a positive impact on the lives of other students through the demonstration of compassion, courage, determination, and commitment to public service. What is your degree program at Fordham Law? I was in the…
Ever since she graduated from Fordham Law, Brittany Russell ’13 has been fighting for mesothelioma patients who have been exposed to asbestos. Working for Weitz & Luxenberg as an associate attorney, Russell has secured justice—and millions of dollars in damages—for several clients, but her most recent victory on behalf of a sheet metal worker exposed to the cancer-causing building material, has set a new record in New York state history: a $117 million verdict for a single-plaintiff asbestos claim. “There’s no safe level of exposure to asbestos, and this exposure is probably the biggest exposure my client had in his…
[pullquote]Fordham Law’s Competition Law Institute attracts legal experts to its annual Antitrust Law and Policy Conference.[/pullquote]Fordham Law is launching a cutting-edge LL.M. program in competition law designed for global lawyers looking to specialize in antitrust law. The new program, one of only two LL.M. programs in competition law offered in New York City, will be taught by an interdisciplinary group of faculty members who bring specialized expertise in antitrust law, social media and technology, intellectual property, and financial history to the study of competition law. “There’s an explosion of interest in antitrust globally and in the United States,” said Fordham Law…
Fordham Law School’s OUTLaws affinity group offers a supportive community, resources, and networking opportunities for LGBTQIA+ law students and allies. For this year’s Pride Month, incoming OUTLaws Co-Presidents Ellie Singer ’27 and Jessie Lopez-Garay ’27 spoke about the importance of reflecting on past and present advocacy for the queer community and why celebration is key to progress. Why is it important to have OUTLaws at Fordham Law School? LGBTQIA+ law students deserve a strong, visible, and supportive community. OUTLaws provides a space that fosters belonging. This isn’t just a social group—it’s a bridge that connects students with the legal community…
Maria Ignacia Vasquez ’25 worked in interior design and marketing before enrolling at Fordham Law, where she was a member of the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) and also served as president of the Fordham Cannabis Coalition, which hosted law firms from New York and New Jersey on campus to talk about cannabis law. She worked at the Housing Justice Unit in the Legal Aid Society as a Pro Bono Scholar, was a legal writing teaching assistant, and was on the staff of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal. After graduating in May, she will be…
From thought-provoking science fiction and razor-sharp satire to a deep exploration of Talmudic history, discover your next summer read with these recommendations from Fordham Law faculty, who shared the books they’re most excited to dive into this season. Bennett Capers Associate Dean for Research, Stanley D. and Nikki Waxberg Chair, Professor of Law, and Director, Center on Race, Law and Justice I’m a bibliophile through and through, and can hardly wait until summer to immerse myself in books. I have well over a dozen books on my “to read” list, so for now I’ll just mention three. The first one…