Greetings Alumni,
As we make plans for another academic year full of opportunities for students to interact with distinguished Hofstra Law alumni, we hope you can join us at one of the alumni events coming up to meet our new Dean, Jenny Roberts. If you took the NYS bar exam this week, we hope that you will unwind after a demanding two days. Please remember, your alma mater is still here as a support system.
Thank you to the alums who have been able to volunteer over the summer, collaborating with the Office of Career Services to conduct mock interviews and provide other support for current law students. We are also appreciative to those of you who have had student interns in your offices to help expose them to practical experience that they need to thrive in their law career. Whatever the medium, your continued participation is vital to their development.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us and let us know how we can better assist the alumni community. Please send an email to lawalum@hofstra.edu if you change jobs, get a promotion, reach a significant milestone, or your preferred email changes. We want to make sure that, as esteemed members of the Law School community, you never miss any important information or invitations.
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Charmise Woodside-Desiré
Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Alumni Spotlight
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.
Rene Fiechter ’74
Rene Fiechter ’74 is a former Director of Community affairs with the Nassau County District Attorney. He is now retired and serves on various boards and executive committees on substance abuse and criminal justice.
“I urge students and graduates to understand that a law degree is by no means limited to litigation, brief writing or even practice. Rather, the degree opens an immense universe of vocations and careers. In any institution, private or public, the degree makes you stand out.”
Kevin Schlosser ’84
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.
“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.”
Leslie Feifer ’94
Leslie Feifer ’94 is a Partner at Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran, LLP, where she concentrates her practice in commercial and residential real estate law. She has taught as an adjunct and special professor of law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University and volunteers her time mentoring law students. She is also active in numerous professional, business, and charitable organizations.
“I love the fact that I am constantly learning. I would say many of my most rewarding experiences have been the ability to assist people to purchase, sell or lease all different types of real estate which begins a new adventure for them. I love the excitement and preparation that people experience for their upcoming venture, whether it be purchasing a new home for their family or selling or purchasing a new property for their business.”
Michael I. Schnipper ’04
Michael I. Schnipper ’04 is a Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP. He represents clients in all types of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and joint ventures. He has significant experience in the healthcare, life sciences and technology industries. Schnipper is also the Co-Chair of the Hofstra Law Alumni Association Career Services Committee.
“As a freshman, I took a business law course, which I loved. After that, I knew I would attend law school but did not necessarily think I would practice law. I fell in love with the Hofstra campus, the proximity to my home and New York City. Everyone I met during my tour was so helpful and spoke so highly about Hofstra Law’s reputation that it was a very easy decision to attend the Law School.”
Mayra Alicia Cataldo-Wolfson ’14
Mayra Alicia Cataldo-Wolfson ’14 is an immigration lawyer who currently works as an Assistant Chief Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security. She tells us about her career as an immigration lawyer and how she got her start through Hofstra Law’s clinical program.
“My first experience working in immigration law came from my time at the Youth Advocacy Clinic. It was with the guidance of Professor Theo Liebmann that I learned how to handle my first Master Calendar hearing in Immigration Court and how to handle Special Immigrant Juvenile cases. The skills I acquired while a clinic student laid a strong foundation for a career in immigration law.”
Your Specialized Network
Hofstra Law Connect is an exclusive community for alumni, students and others within Hofstra Law. It is a closed community filled with opportunities to connect with others for career, mentorship, job opportunities, and more. Sign up today and begin growing your Hofstra Law network.
Alumni Class Notes
View all of the latest class notes on our LawNews website. To submit a class note, fill out our Stay Connected form.
- Hon. Gail Zuckerman Weilheimer ’95 was nominated by President Biden to the US District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
- Rahsaan W. Thompson ’96 was appointed chief legal officer, secretary and compliance officer of Zevra Therapeutics Inc.
- Felicia R. Tucker ’00 was honored by Long Island Business News as one of the most dynamic women leaders of 2024.
- Cherell Beddard ’09 was recognized by the Women Lawyers Division of the National Bar Association with the Outstanding Public Service Award on July 16 at their 2024 Achievement Awards Breakfast during the 99th Annual Annual Convention.
- Justin D. Barbetta ’13 was elected to partnership at Wisler Pearlstine, LLP, effective July 1, 2024.
- Alana Ambery ’23 started a new position as an assistant district attorney at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
SAVE THE DATE — Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hofstra Law U.S. Supreme Court Swearing-In
We are once again, excited to offer Hofstra Law alumni an opportunity for group admission to the Supreme Court of the United States and participation in the Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Since it will be an “argument day,” we have been assigned a limited number of applications that we can submit for our group. Therefore, please look out for a detailed email in the next few weeks with instructions, an application link and a preliminary timeline of events. Applications will only be accepted for submission on a first-come, first-served basis. No exceptions.
Please Note: Please do not send admission materials to the Court. The Law School will coordinate on your behalf as a group submission once received.
Job Postings
Did you know that as a Hofstra Law alum, you have access to Symplicity, an online career services management system that allows you to view and apply to hundreds of job postings? Similarly, if you are an employer looking for talent, posting your job openings on Symplicity is an effective way to promote your opportunities to the broadest range of our students and alumni. Read More
Commercial Litigation Attorney
Pryor & Mandelup, L.L.P
(Westbury, NY)
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Real Estate Associate
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
(Melville, NY)
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Associate
Lipsky Lowe LLP
(New York, NY)
Associate
Harris Beach, PLLC
(New York, NY)
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Attorney
Cullen and Dykman LLP
(NYC or Uniondale Office)
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Stay Connected & Get Involved
Are you interested in deepening your involvement with the Law School or curious about how to get involved with different alumni opportunities? Would you like to see yourself, or a classmate, in a class note? Contact us at lawalum@hofstra.edu.
And please fill out our Stay Connected Form to keep the Office of Alumni Relations informed about your personal and professional updates. We’d also appreciate it if you would forward this newsletter to classmates who may not be on our mailing list.
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