Law School Welcomes Rabbi Yaron Catane, Former Legal Counsel to the Chief Rabbinate of Israel
Rabbi Yaron Catane, who until recently served as Legal Counsel to the Chief Rabbinate of the State of Israel and now deals with religious affairs as a Legal Advisor in the Prime Minister’s Office, visited St. John’s School of Law on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 as a guest lecturer in Professor Keith Sharfman’s seminar on Jewish Law. The visit was sponsored by the Law School’s Center for Law and Religion.
St. John's School of Law Secures Access to Justice Grant to Run Full-Time Pro Bono Program
St. John’s will expand two NYS Courts Access to Justice programs it ran part-time last year under the leadership of Program Coordinator and supervising attorney Helen Wrobel ’94.
Darryl Gibbs '00 Receives NYSBA's 2014 Diversity Trailblazer Award
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Diversity and Inclusion has named Darryl Gibbs ’00 the recipient of its 2014 Diversity Trailblazer Award, which recognizes exceptional efforts to promote the full and equal participation of diverse people at all levels of the legal profession.
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Paul R. Hage LL.M. '07 and Associate Dean G. Ray Warner Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Bankruptcy Education and Scholarship
The Business Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association presented the 2013 Kathryn R. Heidt Memorial Award to St. John’s Law LL.M. in Bankruptcy alumnus Paul R. Hage at the 87th Annual...
Conning Presentation Hosted by St. John's Davis Library
Every semester since 2009, the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Library in partnership with Conning & Company hosts the Conning Presentation the familiarize corporate clients and Davis Library members...
New York Law Journal Honors St. John’s Law Alumni and Faculty
The award recognizes lawyers who “have made a profound impact on the law and New York’s Legal Community."
Professor Janai S. Nelson Brings Current Election Law Issues into Sharper Focus
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to make their voice heard by voting to elect or reelect local officials ─ mayors, county executives, town supervisors...
KPMG CEO Encourages Students to Maintain Integrity and Strong Ethics
Over 100 students and faculty of Tobin’s Department of Accounting and Taxation welcomed John B. Veihmeyer, chief executive officer and worldwide chairman of KPMG, during an informal fireside chat in...
St. John's Outreach to Student Veterans Earns National Recognition
Steeped in a proud military tradition stretching back over 40 years, St. John's University ranks among the country's top military-friendly universities, according to Military Advancement Education...