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Gabriell Caceres 3L Discusses Her Asylum Clinic Experience
Third-year Hofstra Law student Gabriell Caceres has always had an interest in international law, so when she first learned about the Asylum Clinic at an Office of Career Services meeting, she applied...
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The Breslin Center Hosts Examining Race and Property in the Law School...
On February 9, 2022, the Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies held the panel “Examining Race and Property in the Law School Curriculum.” The panel discussed the history of discrimination with...
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Matthew and Kourtney Goodison-Orr (Bernard-Rance) ’17: A Hofstra Law Love Story
Kourtney Goodison-Orr ’17, practices all aspects of family law, including divorce, international family law, child custody, and child support issues at The Manely Firm P.C. She was recently promoted to...
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Christopher Link 1L on Hard Work and Gaining an Edge
First-year Hofstra Law student Christopher Link is no stranger to hard work and dedication. Since the age of 16 he has led in managerial positions due to his strong work ethic. “Usually when I’m in a...
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Paralegal Program Instructor Spotlight: Veronica Renta Irwin ’99
Being passionate about the law and willing to share her knowledge with others is something Paralegal Program Instructor Veronica Renta Irwin doesn’t take lightly. As an alum, attorney, and current...
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Prof. James Sample Discusses Sarah Palin Case on CBS New York
On February 10, 2022, Professor James Sample appeared on CBS New York to discuss the Sarah Palin v. New York Times defamation case. Excerpt “If Governor Palin wins in this suit, it will produce a...
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Prof. James Sample Quoted in National Law Journal on Judge James Ho’s...
On February 16, 2022, Professor James Sample was quoted in the National Law Journal article “Judge James Ho’s Affirmative Action Comments Spark Debate Among Legal Academics.” Excerpt Ho’s speech could...
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Class Notes | February 2022
Class of 1973 Michael F. Vecchione, a retired attorney with 30 years of experience working in the Brooklyn DA’s office, is publishing his fourth true crime novel “Homicide is My Business” in the spring...
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Andrew ’84 and Bonnie Oringer ’84: From 1Ls to a Legacy Family
Andrew (Drew) ’84 and Bonnie Oringer ’84, recently celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary. They met and married as first-year students at Hofstra Law, and their commitment to each other and the...
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Centering Disability Justice as the Future of Disability Rights:...
On February 16, 2022, Hofstra Law’s DEI Council, APLASA, LALSA, OUTLaw, and Disability, Rights, and Community hosted the event Centering Disability Justice as the Future of Disability Rights:...
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Hofstra Law Receives “A” Rating in Trial Advocacy
Hofstra Law has received an “A” rating for its trial advocacy offerings from preLaw Magazine, placing it in the top 27 of law schools within the United States. The Law School offers different...
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Hofstra Law Awards 2021-2022 Recipients Of Moritt Hock & Hamroff Fellowship &...
The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has named Nicholas Tramposch as the recipient of the 2021-2022 Moritt Hock & Hamroff Business Law Honors Fellowship and Rachel November as...
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In Re Hofstra Law | February 2022
I recently had an opportunity to meet with a handful of Hofstra Law alumni to discuss their experiences and thoughts about Hofstra Law. One of the things that stood out the most to me during this...
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John Margolies 3L on Preparing to be a Prosecutor
Practicing law wasn’t the original career path for third-year Hofstra Law student John Margolies. However, all that changed when he received the opportunity to work at the Rockland County District...
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Prof. Julian Ku Quoted in Newsday Article on Russian Estate
On February 26, 2022, Professor Julian Ku was quoted in the Newsday article “Bruce Blakeman seeks shutdown of Russian estate in Glen Cove.” Excerpt Julian Ku, the Maurice A. Deane Distinguished...
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Prof. Ronald Colombo Joins Other Religious Liberty Scholars on Amicus Brief
Professor Ronald Colombo signed an amicus brief petitioning for panel rehearing and rehearing en banc before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The brief argues that the lower court misinterpreted the...
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Loundy Desire 2L on Creating Representation in Law
Breaking down barriers is nothing new to second-year Hofstra Law student Loundy Desire, who is the first to graduate college and attend law school in her family. As a child growing up first in Haiti...
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Prof. James Sample Discusses Mask Mandate Lawsuit with Newsday
On March 1, 2022, Professor James Sample was quoted in the Newsday article “What’s next in lawsuit over school mask mandate.” Excerpt The state Appellate Court had set Wednesday as the deadline for the...
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Prof. Barbara Barron Teaches Questioning Techniques Course for SEC and NITA
On February 14-17, 2022, Professor Barbara Barron taught a questioning techniques course in conjunction with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the National Institute of Trial Advocacy...
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Prof. James Sample Quoted in WSJ Article on Judges’ Financial Conflicts
On March 1, 2022, Professor James Sample was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article “Fallout From Judges’ Financial Conflicts Spreads to Appeals Courts.” Excerpt In these contested cases, appellate...
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