Senator Frank Lautenberg, Cardozo Board Member Mourned by Cardozo community

 

The Yeshiva University family and the Board of Overseers of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law deeply mourn the loss of Hon. Frank Lautenberg, who for twelve years was an esteemed friend, board member, and guardian donor of the law school and the university.  Senator Lautenberg’s life illustrated both the transformative power of education and the dedication of committed public service. His service as a Cardozo board member from 2002 to 2009 and thereafter as an honorary member until his death reflects his values as well as his aspirations.

Cuban Blogger Yoani Sanchez Visits Cardozo Law

Dissident Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez spoke with students and guests at Cardozo Law. She discussed life as an activist under the Castro regime, the role of technology in free speech, and the importance of sharing her experiences with others.

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New Cardozo Clinics Featured in NYLJ: Law Schools Bolster Clinic Offerings

May 17, 2013 New York Law Journal - At Cardozo Law, one of three new clinics takes advantage of New York City's growing tech sector by helping technology start-ups devise business plans that are legally sound. The other two will cover youth justice and civil rights.

Cardozo Law's New Website Wins Best in Class Award

May 14, 2013 - Cardozo Law's new website and its digital agency Corey McPherson Nash, COREY, won a 2013 Best in Class Interactive Media Awards (IMA). Read more here...

Democrat Candidates for Mayor Speak at Cardozo

Three other Democrats -- former Comptroller Bill Thompson, ex-Councilman Sal Albanese and the Rev. Erick Salgado -- appeared one by one to field questions at Cardozo Law School.

2013 Public Service Auction Raises $611,000, Sets New Record

All of the money raised will support around 244 Cardozo students working public service internships or externships over the summer in the U.S. and abroad.

Nuremberg Prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz Visits Cardozo

Benjamin Ferencz visited Cardozo in April as part of the Dean's Speaker Series to talk about "making law - not war" and preventing crimes of aggression. Mr. Ferencz prosecuted war criminals during the Nuremberg Tribunal, and has long focused on issues of international criminal justice and world peace.

May Mentors Complete Training

The May Mentors Program, founded and led by SBA Vice President Matthew Kriegsman '14, celebrates the completion of their mentor training.

At Cardozo Law, Edie Windsor Speaks on Challenging DOMA

When Edith "Edie" Windsor and her lawyer Roberta Kaplan visited Cardozo, they gave students a rare look into the client-lawyer relationship, and behind one of the major Supreme Court cases of our day. Having recently returned from United States Supreme Court, 88-year-old Windsor told around 150 students and faculty members that when she saw the words Windsor v. United States she felt only panic.

Students Help Superstorm Sandy Victims in Cardozo Clinic

During this semester alone, Cardozo students have helped MFY serve over 500 victims of Hurricane Sandy. Students have provided a wide range of services, including: conducting intake; helping homeowners secure Neighborhood Recovery Fund grants; appealing denials of FEMA benefits; and helping MFY identify and begin to address the systemic problems facing victims of Hurricane Sandy by drafting FOIL requests, fact sheets, and various research memoranda.