Judge Gail Prudenti Writes Op-Ed in LIBN on Embracing Gratitude
The opinion piece “It’s a perfect time to embrace gratitude” authored by Judge Gail Prudenti, Dean, for Long Island Business News on December 29, 2021, discusses the importance of embracing gratitude...
View ArticleProf. Julian Ku Discusses Latest on Tennis Star Peng Shuai
On December 17, 2021, Professor Julian Ku discussed the latest news concerning tennis star Peng Shuai on The Lawfare Podcast. Excerpt On November 2, the Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai publicly accused...
View ArticleIvory L. Bishop, Jr. ’15 Discusses the Importance of Persistence in the Face...
Ivory L. Bishop, Jr. ’15, is a senior associate at BakerHostetler, where he litigates white collar, securities class actions and antitrust cases, as well as other commercial litigation matters. He had...
View ArticleHon. Abena Darkeh ’93 Reflects on How Rich Cultural Experiences and...
Abena Darkeh ’93 is an Acting Justice of the New York Supreme Court sitting in Kings County. She was elevated to this position as of January 1, 2022, after having presided over Manhattan’s Domestic...
View ArticleProf. Ronald Colombo Co-Signs Amicus Brief
Professor Ronald Colombo co-signed an amicus brief submitted by former SEC officials and other law professors in Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., et al v. Arkansas Teacher Retirement Sys., et al. v.., No....
View ArticleProf. Michael Haber Teaches Sociocratic Governance in CLE Webinar
On December 16, 2021, Professor Michael Haber, director of the Community & Economic Development Clinic taught a CLE webinar on implementing sociocratic governance in cooperatives and other entities...
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Prof. Irina Manta Moderates Panel on Biases in Teaching Evaluations
On January 20, 2022, Professor Irina Manta helped develop and moderate the panel “Validity and Equity Problems in Law School Teaching Evaluations” for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The virtual...
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Class Notes | January 2022
Class of 1983 Mary Elizabeth Mongioi, partner and chair of the Veterinary Practice Group at Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP, was chosen as one of the 119 exemplary women included in Crain’s New York...
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Prof. James Sample Discusses NY Mask Mandate on News 12
On January 25, 2022, Professor James Sample appeared on News 12 to discuss the recent New York Supreme Court decision to strike down Governor Kathy Hochul’s mask mandate for schools and public...
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In Re Hofstra Law | January 2022
Happy 2022 and welcome to the latest issue of In Re Hofstra Law! I hope this finds you, wherever you may be and whatever you may be doing, in good spirits. This year, one of my top priorities is to...
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Prof. James Sample Discusses Mask Mandate Appeal on Fox 5 NY
On January 26, 2022, Professor James Sample appeared on Fox 5 New York to discuss the appeal of Governor Kathy Hochul’s continuance of the mask mandate. Excerpt After a day of confusion Tuesday on...
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Community and Economic Development Clinic Co-Develops Community Fridge Legal...
Michael Haber, Clinical Professor of Law and Attorney-in-Charge, Community and Economic Development Clinic Professor Michael Haber, director of the Community and Economic Development (CED) Clinic...
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Prof. Barbara Barron Directs Motion Practice Course for NITA
Professor Barbara Barron was the program director for an ACLU – National Institute for Trial Advocacy partnered online motion practice course that was held January 11-13, 2022. She created the...
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Hofstra Law Alum and Student Honored at QCWBA’s Judiciary Night
On November 30, 2021, Judge Bruna DiBiase ’84 was honored by the Queens County Women’s Bar Association at its annual Judiciary Night. She was one of four judges honored for their work presiding over...
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Hofstra Law Launches Inaugural Diversity Mentorship Program
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, Hofstra Law held an orientation for its Inaugural Diversity Mentorship Program. The program includes 70 alumni mentors and law student mentees. The Diversity Mentorship...
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Prof. James Sample Quoted in Newsday Article on Mask Mandate Ruling
On January 27, 2022, Professor James Sample was quoted in the Newsday article “Nassau judge’s mask ruling faces long odds to be upheld, experts say.” Excerpt At issue is a ruling Monday by Nassau Judge...
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File Your 2021 Taxes for Free! Tax Law Society to Host Volunteer Income Tax...
The Tax Law Society at Hofstra Law is hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic. VITA files tax returns for qualifying taxpayers who made $56,000 or less in 2021. This service is...
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White House Recognizes Hofstra Law as One of 99 Law Schools Helping to Fight...
On January 28, 2022, the White House and Department of Justice announced Hofstra Law as one of 99 law schools stepping up to help fight the housing and eviction crisis. According to statistics from the...
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Hofstra Law Named a “Most Innovative Law School”
preLaw Magazine has named Hofstra Law as one of 25 “Most Innovative Law Schools” in the Winter 2022 edition of its magazine. The article highlights the Law School’s interdisciplinary Legal Innovation...
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Prof. Akilah Folami Participates in Panel on DEI in the Core Law Curriculum
On February 4, 2022, Professor Akilah Folami participated in a New York City Bar CLE program panel “Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the Core Law Curriculum: A Fireside Chat with...
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