The Feerick Center for Social Justice is seeking volunteers for a number of their programs! Opportunities include: The Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island CLARO Programs, where volunteer attorneys provide limited-scope legal advice and assistance to New Yorkers in need at court-based clinics; The LEEAP Education Component, which trains volunteers to assist low-income students and families navigate the complex New York City public high school application process; and The New York State Attorney Emeritus Program, an initiative of the New York State Chief Judge which supports civil pro bono by attorneys 55 years and over. For more information about these volunteer…
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Leadership Course Thursday & Friday, May 4 and 5, 2017 Fordham Law School Room 7-119 Join Fordham Law faculty and global industry leaders to explore the myriad dimensions of corporate citizenship through Fordham Law’s Fourth Annual CSR Leadership Course. Gain a robust understanding of the law in the rapidly developing fields of CSR and sustainability, and discover leading-edge strategies, frameworks, and best practices for navigating this challenging terrain. CLE credits are available. Register here.
Live Tweeting from the Oval Office Wednesday, April 5, 2017 4:15 p.m. Law School building – Room 2-01A Join Fordham professors Zephyr Teachout and Jessica Baldwin-Philippi as they discuss the media and politics in the Trump administration. This is the second event in the Maloney Library’s Behind the Book Series. Refreshments served. Register here.
March 30 Working Ethically with Non-Lawyer Professionals in Public Interest Settings CLE credit available Click Here for Invitation March 30 Fordham Art Law Society (event held at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP) The Status of U.S. Efforts to Improve Intellectual Property Rights Around the World Through Trade Agreements in the Trump Administration CLE credit available April 3 The 17th Annual Albert A. DeStefano Lecture on Corporate, Securities and Financial Law The Honorable Karen L. Valihura, Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court April 6 Competition Law & Patents in the Pharmaceutical Sector Giovanni Pitruzzella, Chairman, Italian Antitrust Authority CLE credit available April…
Practical Tips on Making your First Move In-House Thursday, April 6, 2017, 12:30p.m. – 1:30p.m. Katy von Mehren of von Mehren Legal Search presents: The In-house world is a lure for many lawyers – and there is little practical information about how to find opportunities, what companies look for when hiring lawyers and the difference between practicing in a firm and in-house. This webinar, focused on those lawyers looking to make their first move in-house, will address: how to position yourself for an eventual move in-house where to look for job openings timing – is there a best time to…
Hon Harriet P. George ’54 was honored by the Cyprus Children’s Fund at its annual dinner on March 5, 2017, at the Boat House in Central Park. Jim Quinn ’71 was honored at Fordham Law’s Scholarship Reception on Thursday, March 23rd at Fordham Law School. Jim Gianopulos ’76 will be named chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. Click here for full story. Bob Solari ’78 has been appointed to the Florida Constitution Revision Commission by Florida Senate President, Joe Negron. Solari was a former City of Vero Beach council member and now Indian River County commissioner, he has been a…
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The Luncheon is the one time each year when the entire Law School community comes together to celebrate our common affection for, and devotion to, Fordham Law School. This year The 2017 Medal of Achievement will be presented to Mark J. Hyland ’80. FLAA Annual Luncheon Friday, March 3, 2017 11:30 a.m. | Cocktails 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Cipriani 42nd Street 110 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10017 Register here!
Supreme Court Admission Ceremony Monday, May 1, 2017 8:15 AM | Arrive and Breakfast 10 AM | Ceremony 11 AM | Lecture and Tour The Supreme Court One First Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20543 This year marks the 31st Anniversary of the Supreme Court Admission Ceremony. The ceremony will take place at 10 AM on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. The following materials are attached: the procedures for the event, an Application for Admission to Practice, and Instructions for Admission to the Bar. Please be mindful that your materials need to be received by…
2017 Fordham Law School Reunion Celebrating the Classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012, and 2016. Thursday, April 27, 2017 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM 7-119/Costantino Room/Bateman Room/Soden Lounge Fordham Law School 150 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 Register here!