George J. Tsunis '92 Nominated U.S. Ambassador to Norway
President Barack Obama has nominated George J. Tsunis ’92 as the United States Ambassador to Norway. The appointment is pending confirmation hearings in the U.S. Senate.
Team from Moot Court Honor Society Takes Second Place at Emory Competition
A team from the St. John’s Law Moot Court Honor Society took second place at the Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition. The team included David Hommel ’14, Andrew Lee '14, and coaches Elizabeth Shumejda '14 and Donna Aldea ’98. David and Andrew captured the third-best and fifth-best oralist awards, respectively. The team also earned the third-best brief award.
Exploring Timely Topics at the Forefront of Public Policy and National Debate: Q&A with Adjunct Professor of Health Law Heather M. Butts '97
Heather M. Butts '97 received a BA from Princeton University, an MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health, and an MA in Education from Teachers College at Columbia University
Students in Securities Arbitration Clinic Gain Practical Skills and Experience in Dispute Resolution
On Friday, November 22, 2013, students in the Law School’s Securities Arbitration Clinic participated in a mock arbitration at the New York City office of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Arbitrators from FINRA's neutral roster volunteered their time to hear the dispute, running the hearing much like an actual arbitration.
ABA Journal Selects Center for Law and Religion Forum as a Top 100 Best Blog for a Legal Audience
The editors of theABA Journal have named the Center for Law and Religion Forum, produced by St. John’s Center for Law and Religion, one of the top 100 best blogs for a legal audience. CLR Forum is one of 15 blogs selected for the “Niche” blog category.
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.
Law School Hosts Annual Diversity Day and Admissions Fair
On Saturday, November 9, 2013, 40 students of color and 43 law schools from across the country took part in The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development’s annual Diversity Day and Admissions Fair. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the day-long event offers a unique opportunity for participants in the Ronald H. Brown Prep Program for College Students to explore the law school admissions process and to interview with law school admissions officers.
Luce Pierre-Russon '14 Selected as Finalist for 2013 PSJD Pro Bono Publico Award
PSJD, an initiative of the National Association for Law Placement, recently named Luce Pierre-Russon ‘14 a finalist for its 2013 Pro Bono Publico Award. Presented to one law student annually, the award recognizes the significant contributions that law students make to underserved populations, to the public interest community, and to legal education by performing pro bono work.