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Curious about how generative AI can be used in the legal field? Professor Michael Pastor and Charles Post '10 share a helpful road map for how lawyers can navigate the benefits and risks.

Navigating AI in Legal Practice: A Road Map for In-House Counsel | New York Law Journal Deploying Gen AI in these use cases need not raise the prospect of a threat to legal jobs, two contributors explained in a recent webinar. Instead, it’s a means to improve efficiencies and to allow lawyers to focus their energies on priorities rather than routine matters.

Congratulations to Professor Ross Sandler on his well-deserved appointment!

Professor Ross Sandler Appointed as Inaugural Samuel Seabury Professor of Law - NYLS News New York Law School Dean and President Anthony Crowell is proud to announce that Professor Ross Sandler, has been appointed as the inaugural Samuel Seabury Professor of Law.

Welcome back to all our students! It's great to see everyone on campus again for the start of a great fall semester, and we hope you have a wonderful first week.

This summer, NYLS students had the opportunity to take part in an immersive program that enabled them to explore international law and the socio-legal landscape of Italy and the broader European Union.

Student Reflections on Summer in Rome With the Law and Global Society Program - NYLS News Student and faculty participants of the New York Law School (NYLS) Law and Global Society Program brimmed with stories to share with the NYLS community.

We're excited to welcome the newest members of our NYLS community during orientation this week!

We're pleased to announce that Professors Shahrokh (Seve) Falati ’08 and Michael Pastor will lead the Innovation Center for Law and Technology in the upcoming academic year.

NYLS Announces New Co-Directors of Innovation Center for Law and Technology - NYLS News NYLS Professors Shahrokh (Seve) Falati ’08 and Michael Pastor will lead the Innovation Center in the upcoming academic year.

We're proud to announce a new scholarship, established by Howard Edelman ’82 and Rosemary Townley (’91 Brooklyn Law School), to support students in NYLS Pro, the part-time evening division, who have an interest in a labor and employment law career.

New Edelman ’82 and Townley (BLS ’91) Scholarship Supports Labor and Employment Law Careers - NYLS News NYLS is proud to announce a new scholarship established by Howard C. Edelman ’82 and Rosemary A. Townley (BLS '91), which will support students in NYLS Pro, the part-time evening division program, who have an interest in a labor and employment law career.

Yesterday and today, NYLS faculty, staff, and alumni delivered lunches and encouragement to our bar takers! Thank you to those of you who supported our bar takers through the Bar Success Fund. To our bar takers, the whole NYLS community is cheering you on!

We're excited to wish our bar takers the best of luck on the exam tomorrow! You've channeled that New York grit and determination into your preparation, and you have what it takes to succeed.

This week, Judge (Ret.) Marc J. Whiten ’84, NYLS Trustee and Distinguished Adjunct Professor, presided over the second round of the Bronx District Attorney’s College Intern Trial Advocacy Program Competition at the Bronx Supreme Court.

Congratulations to the Florida Panthers and team owner Vincent Viola ’83 on their first Stanley Cup win! 🏒🏆

NYLS Congratulates Vincent Viola ’83 on Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Win - NYLS News New York Law School proudly congratulates Vincent Viola ’83, owner of the Florida Panthers, for leading the team to its first-ever Stanley Cup victory.

Last week, NYLS hosted a special tribute honoring the inspirational leadership of the NYC Law Department over so many years. Read more about the event.

NYLS’s Civic Fame Award Honors Profound Impact of NYC Law Department - NYLS News The NYLS Civic Fame Award celebrates the NYC Law Department’s profound and lasting impact on the city.

Today we observe Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of chattel slavery in the United States. Read Dean Crowell's community message about the significance and history of this holiday.

Message From the Dean on Honoring Juneteenth - NYLS News On June 19, our nation celebrates Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Anahita Khorsand ’24 gained a new perspective on the practice of law during her time in NYLS's Criminal Defense Clinic. Read her reflections here.

Finding Empathy and Resilience in the Criminal Defense Clinic - NYLS News Anahita Khorsand ’24 shares her perspective on her experience in the New York Law School Criminal Defense Clinic.

Six Afghan women—and the Asylum Clinic students who helped them—share reflections after they were granted asylum in the United States. Read their stories here.

“My shoulders feel light now”: NYLS Clinic Celebrates Asylum Grants for 6 Afghans - NYLS News NYLS Asylum Clinic students worked with six Afghan women who escaped Kabul though the large-scale evacuations.

NYLS’s Office of Academic Planning and Career Development provides law students with tailored guidance from their first semester to well beyond graduation. We spoke with a few recent grads to hear more about their careers and share what they've learned with current law students.

We recently spoke with Ilana Valins ’22, a Business Representative at SAG-AFTRA.

Tell us about your current role.
I am responsible for working with performers and ensuring that their contracts aren't breached. In addition, I negotiate and provide solutions when a breach occurs. I also work with studios and independent production companies regarding performers and performers' rights.

How was the Office of Academic Planning and Career Development helpful in preparing you to pursue your career?
I had very little idea how I wanted to use my law degree until I spoke to the Office and learned that a law career can come in many different forms. Specifically, Elizabeth Dambriunas ’85 and Aisha Joseph gave me guidance on how to pursue a law career without losing my personal values and interests. I highly recommend scheduling one-on-one meetings with your advisor.

What career advice would you give to current law students?
My biggest piece of advice for law students is to remember that everyone is on their own path. You can't compare your grades, career, or achievements with anyone else’s. Also, don't put yourself in a box! I did internships in multiple discipline areas while in law school and it gave me a broad perspective on my abilities.

Last week, NYLS students taking part in the Law and Global Society Summer Program, joined by Professors Penelope Andrews and Kirk Burkhalter, had the opportunity to visit the Italian Supreme Court and meet the presiding judge, in addition to a tour of the sights around Rome.

NYLS’s Office of Academic Planning and Career Development provides law students with tailored guidance from their first semester to well beyond graduation. We spoke with a few recent grads to hear more about their careers and share what they've learned with current law students.

We recently spoke with Paulina Marino ’23, an NYLS Wilf Fellow working in conjunction with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJ OPD) in Newark.

Tell us about your current role.
The fellowship is project-based; the project includes working with inmates who were juveniles charged as adults and given a life sentence. The goal of the project is to submit briefs and argue in front of the court mitigating factors, including rehabilitation in order to lessen the individual’s sentence. In addition, I have taken on a juvenile caseload and represent juveniles in criminal court proceedings.

How was the Office of Academic Planning and Career Development helpful in preparing you to pursue your career?
I owe so much to the Office and particularly Dean Swati Parikh. I explained to them how much I loved interning at the NJ OPD and Dean Parikh helped me coordinate with the NJ OPD and suggested applying for the fellowship as a way to work with them long-term. I am so fortunate that after this fellowship concludes, I will begin working as a full-time Juvenile Public Defender with the OPD in the fall. During law school, I tried to use as many resources as possible including résumé and cover letter writing help, interview prep with NYLS professors, and attending public interest networking events and fairs.

What career advice would you give to current law students?
I would tell them to cast a wide net when applying, be open to new opportunities by applying to a variety of different careers in different places. I was applying through public defenders’ offices websites and not hearing much. I never really considered a fellowship, but it was with the help of the Office of Academic Planning and Career Development and the wonderful faculty that I was able to secure a career in a field I am passionate about.

Congratulations to Stephen Carrington, represented by the NYLS Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic, who was recently exonerated in Brooklyn Supreme Court. Read more about his story here.

Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic Client’s Conviction Vacated After Years of Work - NYLS News On May 16, 2024, after serving 23 years in prison, Stephen Carrington, represented by the Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic (PCIC) at New York Law School (NYLS), was exonerated in Brooklyn Supreme Court.

We're still reliving the excitement of graduation! 🎊 Check out our Commencement recap and browse the photos and videos celebrating our graduates: bit.ly/4bT7RHW

We're proud to announce the launch of The Ross Sandler and Alice M. Sandler Fellowship Fund, which will support NYLS students in internships at a federal, state, or city government agency over the summer or during the school year.

NYLS Launches The Ross Sandler and Alice M. Sandler Fellowship Fund - NYLS News New York Law School is proud to announce the launch of The Ross Sandler and Alice M. Sandler Fellowship Fund, which will encourage and support New York Law School students to consider careers in government.

In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, NYLS’s Racial Justice Project reflects on the decision’s impact and legacy.

Racial Justice Project Honors 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education - NYLS News On the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, New York Law School’s Racial Justice Project reflects on the decision’s impact and legacy.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 👏 You make us so proud. 🎓 🎉

It’s a gorgeous day for our 132nd Commencement today at The Beacon Theatre!☀️ Watch live to celebrate with our community at www.nyls.edu/commencement—the ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. 🎓 🎊

We were thrilled to celebrate our Class of 2024 today with family and friends! 🎓 ⚖️ 🎉 See you tomorrow Beacon Theatre for the Commencement Ceremony!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024! We're proud to celebrate our exceptional graduates at Sunday's special reception and our 132nd Commencement.

For family and friends unable to attend the ceremony in person, we encourage you to join the celebration virtually and tune in to the livestream Monday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. at www.nyls.edu/commencement.

We'll be sharing tagged photos and videos of our graduates on our website and across social media platforms, so make sure to tag us or DM us if you want to share your Commencement celebration.

Last week, New York State Pro Bono Scholars attended a special seminar on campus and heard welcoming remarks by Hon. Rowan Wilson, Chief Judge of the NYS Court of Appeals.

Congratulations to Paulina Davis on winning the 2024 DocPitch Audience Award for her documentary “The Co-op: The Kids of Dorie Miller,” which is currently in production!

NYLS’s Paulina Davis Wins $45,000 Award for Housing Documentary - NYLS News Paulina Davis, Senior Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at New York Law School (NYLS), recently won the 2024 DocPitch Audience Award for her feature documentary, “The Co-op: The Kids of Dorie Miller.”

Congratulations to Aysha E. Schomburg '08, who was recently named President and CEO of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children! Learn more about her appointment here: prn.to/44DbzDj