What are Hofstra Law Alumni doing 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years after law school? We’re highlighting a few alumni from this year’s reunion classes. Take a moment to get a glimpse into what they have been doing since graduation from Hofstra Law.
Kevin Schlosser ’84 is a Shareholder and the Chair of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department at Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. located in Garden City, New York. Throughout his career, he has been involved in all aspects of state and federal litigation.
What inspired you to pursue a career in law and your decision to attend Hofstra Law?
I was always intrigued about how our justice system worked to address both civil problems, and disputes and criminal conduct. I majored in Criminal Justice and English in college, with a minor in Economics, and law school was a natural progression. Hofstra Law was an up-and-coming law school in my own backyard, so it was an obvious choice.
Can you share with us your specific area of practice and how you got your start in this area?
I often laugh when people ask me what my area of “expertise” is because in forty years of practice, there are not many areas of the law that I have not immersed myself in. I always wanted to be a “litigator” with the attendant excitement and challenges. After practicing with two large law firms in New York City, I transitioned to Long Island, where I developed a broad-based knowledge of all aspects of business and commercial law. I am now not only a litigator experienced in trials and appeals but serve as Outside General Counsel to a number of large international corporations, addressing all of their legal concerns.
Is there a specific professor or mentor that had a significant influence on you during your time at Hofstra Law?
I have fond memories of many of my professors while at Hofstra Law, including Linda Champlin, Ronald Silverman, Monroe Freedman and Larry Kessler. All of these professors were great at stimulating our minds and laying a firm foundation for our careers as future lawyers.
What was the single most rewarding/exciting experience in your career thus far?
I have had many rewarding and exciting experiences during the course of my forty-year career. I guess I would say that the most invigorating were two record-breaking jury verdicts. In both of those cases, I was able to make a real impact on the personal lives of my clients through dogged and persistent pursuit of their rights in the face of years of adversarial obstacles.
What do you believe are the biggest challenges for lawyers today?
Work-life balance is certainly at the forefront in the legal profession today. Keeping the challenges that we face as lawyers in perspective is critical to self-preservation and the ability to persevere through the marathon of legal issues.
What advice would you offer today to current law students and recent graduates?
Nothing worth anything comes easy. Perseverance, determination and hard work produce dividends. At the same time, remember that every human being deserves equal respect and recognition, no matter what their station of life. That includes every level of work colleagues, adversaries, the judiciary and their staff and everyone else with whom you cross paths.
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