Albany Law School celebrates its 166th Commencement.

For Albany Law School’s Class of 2017, it was a day of inspiration and celebration.
166th Commencement: Photos | Video  (clickable)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/albanylaw/34005997984/in/album-72157684184038765/

Before crossing the stage Friday, May 19 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., approximately 110 graduates heard from keynote speaker David McCraw ’92, vice president and deputy general counsel for the New York Times.

“Being a graduate of Albany Law School means … being the kind of lawyer people count on,” said McCraw, who serves as the Times’ top newsroom lawyer and is among the nation’s most prolific litigators of freedom-of-information cases. “I have always prided myself on being that kind of lawyer, an Albany lawyer—a lawyer who shows up, who keeps trying, who wakes up the next morning trying to figure out why whatever he did yesterday didn’t work and what he can do today to make it a happen. That was something I learned at Albany Law School.”

CONGRATULATIONS! to members of the Class of 2017

 

YOU DID IT!
We look forward to seeing you walk across the stage on Friday, May 19th.
For a live video of our 166th commencement, click here
http://www.albanylaw.edu/students/commencement

 

 

 

Albany Law School: Diversity and Inclusion Newsletter, Issue 1

Published by members of the Law School’s Faculty Diversity Committee.
Website: http://www.albanylaw.edu/diversity 

Roundup: Albany Law School in the News, First week of April 2017

The big news this week was Justice Sotomayor’s visit to campus.

• Monday night’s event was covered by the Times Union, Daily Gazette, CBS 6, News 10 ABC, NewsChannel 13, Spectrum News, and The Associated Press. The Daily Gazette also published a photo gallery.
• The AP’s story was syndicated to news outlets nationwide: ABC News, Washington Post, New York Times, New York Law Journal, U.S. News, CBS New York, and many others.
• U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer tweeted: “Excited that @AlbanyLaw students get to hear from this brilliant legal mind & #SCOTUS justice tonight!”
• Associate Dean Queenan was featured in UAlbany’s article “Five Questions with Rosemary Queenan.”

President & Dean Ouellette’s op-ed “Funding legal services for the poor benefits all of society” was published by the Times Union. (Paywall – see text below.)   

Professor Bonventre spoke with KJZZ radio in Phoenix about the U.S. Supreme Court and Judge Neil Gorsuch. (Airing today, Friday, sometime between noon-2 p.m.)

Professors Bonventre and Gottlieb discussed the Supreme Court and Judge Gorsuch on WAMC’s “Vox Pop.”  

Roundup: Albany Law School in the News and Faculty Achievements

Albany Law’s affiliation with UAlbany was featured in the Business Review’s front-page story “Capital Region U: Why colleges work together.” (See text below.) The article included a quote from 3+3 student Daniel Lei, ’18. President & Dean Ouellette was quoted in the print version.

The Association of American Law Schools tweeted and posted on Facebook about Megyn Kelly’s book tour visit to campus last week.

Law Student and Alumni Profiles:

• For David Crossman, 2-Week Drive from Alaska Turns into 3-Year Law School Journey
• Zaid ’92 Leads Lawsuit against Trump and D.C. Hotel 

Roundup: Albany Law School in the news & faculty achievements

This week, News10 ABC, the Times Union, Daily Gazette, and Spotlight News covered the announcement of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s upcoming visit. POLITICO NY included the news in its education e-newsletter, and tweets were sent from media including TWC News and WAMC.

Nov. 16th Event: Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology Presents: Evidence Today!

Albany Law School presents: Dodgeball Tournament, Saturday, November 19th

YMCA Meet, Greet and Network! November 16, 2016; 5:30-7:30pm

YMCA MEET, GREET AND NETWORK!
NOVEMBER 16, 2016, Time: 5:30PM – 7:30 PM
THE POINT, 1100 MADISION AVENUE, ALBANY NY 12208
Light appetizers and beverages will be served.

Come welcome the Capital District YMCA’s new Director of Youth Development, Anzala Alozie, Esq., (she is a 2001 Albany Law School alumna). Join us for this social and learn about this year’s Youth Development initiatives and how you can play a part.

Anzala brings not-for-profit executive leadership experience in organizational operations, management and program development. She is highly skilled in strategic partnership building, public speaking and fundraising. She has program development expertise in youth empowerment, leadership development, diversity and cultural competence. Her recognition as an Adult Achiever and member of the Youth Development Committee make her a unique fit for her new role!   Please email: gglasser@cdymca.org  if you would like to attend.

 

 

Albany Law School: Week in Review

Congratulations! to members of the Class of 2016 who received good news about the July 2016 New York State (UBE) bar exam!   You did it!

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Professor Gottlieb‘s commentary, “A Scary Election,” was heard on WAMC’s Northeast Report.

Alumnus James Baldwin ’79 was named president of Excelsior College.

Trick or Treat Street was featured in the “What’s happening this week” section of the Times Union.

Professor Bailly published MAKING A MODERN CONSTITUTION: THE PROSPECTS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IN NEW YORK (with Scott Fein, co-editor) (NYSBA, 2016).

Professor Breger submitted the 2016 Cumulative Supplement for NEW YORK LAW OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 3rd ed. (with Judge Elkins, Deseiree Kennedy and Jill Zuccardy) (Thomson-West-Reuters). She co-led a discussion on Anne Fadiman’s book “The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down” at the University at Albany on October 27.