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In Memoriam: Dorothy Nelkin (1933-2003)

The community at NYU School of Law mourns the death in May of Dorothy Nelkin, University Professor, professor of sociology, and a member of the Law...

Weiler Delivers First Straus Lecture

NYU School of Law celebrated the creation of the Joseph Straus Professorship in Law by holding an inaugural lecture and dinner. The Straus Professorship was endowed...

Six New Professorships Established

NYU School of Law welcomes six new names to its roster of prestigious chaired professorships this fall. Thanks to the support of six very generous alumni,...

John Sexton Takes Reins as NYU President

During a ceremony highlighted by a proclamation from the mayor of New York City, John Sexton, former dean of NYU School of Law, was installed as...

Allen and Franck Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Two NYU School of Law professors, William Allen and Thomas Franck, were elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. This highly prestigious honors...

Annual Survey Honors Sexton

John Sexton, NYU president, was recently presented with an award that has an impressive lineage—past honorees include U.S. Supreme Court Justices Harry Blackmun, William Brennan, Ruth...

Introducing Deborah Malamud

Deborah Malamud is a leader among legal academics who study issues of class and public policy, as well as an expert on labor and employment law....