Abby Ryckman ’24 was able to translate her undergraduate studies in science and medicine into a legal internship at Pfizer during her 1L year of law school. She was also an active member of Fordham Law Women and organized a number of symposia and other events during her time as co-president. After graduating, she will be joining Willkie, Farr & Gallagher in the firm’s intellectual property division, while also pursuing pro bono work with nonprofits focused on women. What is your hometown? Albuquerque, NM. Where did you study before Fordham Law? Barnard College ’18, studying political science and dance with…
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In a closely watched case involving President Joe Biden’s son, a jury in Delaware on June 11 returned guilty verdicts in all three counts against Hunter Biden. The jury found that the younger Biden had violated federal laws designed to keep people with drug addictions from owning firearms. Fordham Law Professor Cheryl Bader spoke to Poynter about Hunter Biden’s criminal cases and what could come next. What might Biden’s sentence be? …. Cheryl Bader, a Fordham University law professor, said the traditional purposes of incarceration — incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation, and retribution — do not really apply in Biden’s case. He…
The Feerick Center for Social Justice at Fordham Law School has announced that Dean Matthew Diller will be joining the Center as senior counsel, beginning in fall 2025. Diller, who is stepping down as dean of Fordham Law on June 30 after nine years of service, is renowned as one of the nation’s leading voices on access to justice issues and a prominent scholar of social welfare law and policy. As senior counsel, he will join Fordham Law’s signature center focused on advocacy for equal justice and serving low-income individuals and communities in need of legal representation. In taking on…
Fordham Law’s Brendan Moore Trial Advocates, who contributed to the latest ranking of the Law School’s trial advocacy program as No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, garnered victories in multiple top competitions this academic year. Three teams advanced to the finals in three of the most prestigious competitions in the country and 10 students won individual awards for outstanding performance. As the Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy Center prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary next year, Sadie LoGerfo-Olsen ’24 said it was an honor to serve as this year’s editor-in-chief. She expressed how proud she was…
Ferrell Littlejohn ’24 says the highlight of her Fordham Law experience was the time she spent as an active member—and eventually vice president—of Fordham’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA). After graduating in May, she’s excited to pursue a career in corporate law and will soon be starting as an associate at Holland and Knight LLP’s New York office. What is your hometown? Arlington, TX. Where did you study before Fordham Law? I obtained my bachelor’s degree in international business and marketing from the University of Oklahoma in 2014. Upon graduation, I was commissioned as an officer in the United States…
Joseph Landau, associate dean for academic affairs and Fordham Law’s incoming dean, has announced the appointment of his senior leadership team, effective July 1. Landau named Professor Pamela Bookman as associate dean for academic affairs, Professor Bennett Capers as associate dean for research, Professor Norrinda Brown as associate dean of experiential education, and Professor Ron Lazebnik as associate dean of administration. Professor Ben Zipursky will serve as interim associate dean for research while Capers is on sabbatical during fall 2024. “This remarkable group brings a tremendous depth and range of experience, promising an exciting era of excellence and innovation for…
After jurors heard 16 days of testimony from 22 witnesses and saw nearly 300 exhibits in the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump, Trump was found guilty. Fordham Law Professor Cheryl Bader was quoted in an ABC News article on whether Trump could face restrictions when it comes to travel and gun ownership due to his newfound felon status. Could Trump own a gun? Probably not. Under both federal law and New York state law, people convicted of felonies cannot legally possess firearms. But Trump — who in 2012 told the Washington Times he had a concealed-carry permit and…
Although former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsification of business records in the first degree—which is a felony in New York—on Thursday, May 27, Fordham Law Professor Cheryl Bader told ABC News that the case is not yet over. Before he can file an appeal of the conviction, he needs to be sentenced by Judge Juan Merchan, according to Fordham University Law Professor Cheryl Bader. “The case is not considered complete until after sentencing. After sentencing, I’m sure his team will file a notice of appeal and then a briefing schedule will be set,” Bader…
Daniel Caballero ’24 wanted to become a lawyer, in part, because of his interest in public service. At Fordham Law, he was a Pro Bono Scholar, which allowed him to take the February bar exam and volunteer at the New York Legal Assistance Group, where he provided direct legal services in the Consumer Protection Unit. After graduating in May, Caballero will be clerking this fall for Judge Dulce Foster in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota and hopes to continue working in public service. What is your hometown? Chattanooga, TN. Where did you study before Fordham Law?…
Fordham Law School will host the Scott Simpson Cross-Border Institute Transatlantic Conference on Tuesday, June 4. Each year, the Scott Simpson Cross-Border Institute unites leading law firms, practitioners, academics, and students worldwide to assess cross-border transactional trends, analyze issues, and drive innovation and best practices. This year—due to the major elections scheduled to take place across the globe—the conference will focus on the U.S., U.K., and India, with a panel of experts from each location. The event is co-hosted by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Robert Posner, chief executive of the UK Electoral Commission from 2018 to 2022,…