In a Q&A with author Robin Newman ’96, she reflects on how there are many things you can do with a law degree and how her legal education continues to influence her writing, which introduces young readers to concepts of justice, fairness, and logical reasoning.
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From Law to Literature, Robin Newman ’96 Advances Legal Education Through Children’s Books
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Lenina C. Trinidad ’00 Has Spent Her Career Fighting Against Domestic Violence
In a Q&A with Lenina C. Trinidad ’2000, Senior Staff Attorney specializing in Family Law and Domestic Violence advocacy at Manhattan Legal Services, she shares her reflections on her legal career, the lessons she’s carried forward, and advice for future legal advocates.
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Rooted in Justice: During Orientation, Alumni Encourage Incoming Students to Lead with Purpose
During Orientation, four distinguished alumni addressed 1Ls on a panel, sharing their own challenges as law students, emphasizing the importance of staying purpose-driven, and highlighting the meaningful change you can make with a CUNY Law degree.
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CUNY Law Alumni Take Their Place at the U.S. Supreme Court
34 alumni admitted to the Supreme Court Bar reflect on lived experience, public interest lawyering, and what it means to claim space in the nation’s highest court.
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CUNY Law Graduate Marwa Sayed ’25 Named 2025–2026 Justice Catalyst Fellow
Marwa Sayed ’25 will work with the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project to investigate how AI-driven banking practices lead to discriminatory outcomes.
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Martha Jones ’87 Honored with Guggenheim Fellowship and Induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Reflecting on her recent Guggenheim Fellowship and admission into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Martha Jones ’87 shares her insights on historical truth telling as advocacy, how CUNY Law shaped her, and the future of her “Hard Histories” project.
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CUNY Law Foundation Welcomes Alumna Clarissa M. Rodriguez ’07 to the Board of Directors
The nationally recognized advocate for workers’ rights, equity in government, and legal system reform brings decades of public interest lawyering
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CUNY Law Announces David H. Savidge ’99 Memorial Fund to Support Public Interest Law Students
New endowment to provide funding for students pursuing careers in prisoners’ rights advocacy and international human rights.
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Building on Excellence: CUNY Law’s Clinical Program Welcomes Lisa Davis as New Dean
International human rights advocate and alum to strengthen top-ranking experiential learning program
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Alumni Secure $42 Million Abu Ghraib Torture Verdict
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Seven CUNY Law Alumni Secure Judicial Positions in November Elections
Alumni representing classes from 1998 to 2002 secure positions throughout NYC in November 2024 elections.
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Professor Gregorio Mayers Joins Law School Board of Visitors
CUNY School of Law is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Gregorio Mayers, Esq., to its Board of Visitors.