Hofstra Law Students Halle Jacobson, Joseph O’Hara Win Moot Court 2025...
Hofstra Law’s Moot Court Board hosted its annual Intramural Competition this month with a packed courtroom of fellow students, faculty, administration and supporters. The winning team was first-year...
View ArticleProf. Elizabeth Nevins Leads Community Advocacy Against Discovery Rollback
Elizabeth Nevins, clinical professor and Attorney-in-Charge of the Defender Clinic at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University has helped lead the effort of more than 80 New York law...
View ArticleThomas Foley: From the Veterans Clinic to the Army JAG Corps
Thomas (TJ) Foley, a 3L at Hofstra Law, took a circuitous route to his law school career. While attending undergrad at Bentley University, he intended to be a finance major, but upon completion of his...
View ArticleProf. Eric Freedman Presents on Presidential Immunity, Habeas Corpus
Siggi B. Wilzig Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Rights Eric M. Freedman was an invited panelist at the Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice symposium earlier this month. The...
View ArticleShantay McIntosh 3L on Crafting Your Own Legal Education Experience
Passion, execution, and a strong belief in her dreams are what landed third-year Hofstra Law student Shantay McIntosh in the position she’s in today: confident and prepared to thrive in the legal...
View ArticleHofstra Law Advocates Advance to National Competition Finals
A team of Hofstra Law students have advanced to the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) National Finals after winning the virtual regional tournament in...
View ArticleProf. Julian Ku Cited in New York Times
Hofstra Law Professor Julian Ku‘s reaction to the recent news of U.S. visa sanctions on several Thai officials was cited in an article in The New York Times. The feature, “U.S. Punishes Thai Officials...
View ArticleHofstra Law Deportation Defense Clinic Provides Crucial Assistance to Immigrants
The Hofstra Law Deportation Defense Clinic (DDC) is busier than ever advocating for human, civil, and constitutional rights for immigrant communities on Long Island and in New York, and providing full...
View ArticleSport and Entertainment Law Students Learn from Industry Experts
No “madness” here! As fans turn their attention to college basketball this month, Hofstra Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society and Black Law Students Association are keeping their eyes on their...
View ArticleAlumna Terry Lamantia ’86 Moderates Women in Leadership Panel
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University alumna Terry Lamantia ’86 participated in the inaugural Women in Leadership Symposium held at the University last week. Lamantia is a managing...
View ArticleFaculty Media Highlights: Week of March 23
Hofstra Law faculty were featured in print and broadcast media this week, including Professors Eric Freedman, Alex Holtzman, Julian Ku and James Sample. Professor Eric Freedman discussed the Alien...
View ArticleHofstra Law Alumni Named to the ‘Law Power 100’
Three alumni from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University were recognized on the City & State 2025 Law Power 100 list. The magazine’s “Law Power 100” identifies key figures in New...
View ArticleProf. James Sample Discusses Court Hearing on Alien Enemies Act
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Professor James Sample recently joined MSNBC and CNN to discuss the federal court hearing on the use of the Alien Enemies Act. Professor Sample was...
View ArticleProf. Julian Ku Writes ‘National Review’ Article
Maurice A. Deane Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law Julian Ku recently penned the article “The President Can Act Unilaterally to Defend America Abroad,” for The National Review. Professor Ku...
View ArticleHofstra Law Class Notes | March 2025
1990 Richard Schoenstein has been named a 2025 Notable Litigator & Trial Attorney by Crain’s New York Business. 1994 Gregory Chertoff was named Fellow of the American College of Construction...
View ArticleProf. Norman Silber Discusses Subscription Cancellation Loophole
Hofstra Law Professor Norman Silber discussed a loophole to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal on subscription cancellation for New Yorkers with New York Focus. Excerpt Experts say this...
View ArticleAnthony Simon 2L on His Love for Sports Law and the Game of Basketball
Simon working on a NIL research project. Stepping into law school after playing Division II college basketball is more than just a fun fact Anthony Simon can share in conversation—it’s an experience...
View ArticleProf. Theo Liebmann Discusses Ethical Implications of Recent Executive Orders
Clinical Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics Theo Liebmann was interviewed by Newsday in “President Donald Trump takes on lawyers...
View ArticleProf. James Sample Gives Insights on 22nd Amendment
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University Professor James Sample provided expert constitutional analysis to CNN, ABC News and CBS Radio on recent news of President Trump seeking a potential...
View ArticleHofstra Law Students Participate in Bioscience Innovation Program
Students from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law recently joined Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business Bioscience Business Innovation Program (BBIP), a partnership with Cold Spring...
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