Because of the generous support from
alumni and friends, the School of Law has achieved the
following:
- The percentage of alumni participation in contributions to the
Law School has risen to an all-time high of 25%.
- The School of Law Initiative, chaired by Patricia McLernon
Castel ‘74Ed, ‘77L, ‘04HON, successfully concluded with more than
$35 million contributed by Law alumni of which nearly $15 million
was specifically earmarked for the Law School.
- The newly endowed Federal Scholars Program, thanks to the
generosity of Patricia ‘74Ed, ‘77L, ‘04HON and Kevin Castel ‘72SVC,
‘75L, ‘04HON, encourages and supports students who intend to serve
as Federal judicial clerks upon graduation.
- Thirty-four (34) endowed scholarships have been funded and are
providing financial assistance to needy qualified students.
- Through the generosity of Paul ‘92 and Marie Kaiser Napoli ‘93,
the lecture room in Belson Hall has been renovated and renamed The
Paul and Marie Kaiser Napoli Lecture Hall.
- For the first time in the six year history of the Law Firm
Solicition Program, three firms achieved 100% participation from
the alumni employed at the firms—Shaub, Ahmuty, Citrin & Spratt
(three years in a row), Ahmuty Demers & McManus (twice) and for
the first time, Cahill Gordon & Reindel. Alumni support
from the 32 participating firms totaled 36%!
- The Class Gift Program, initiated five years ago, has achieved
an outstanding participation rate of 48% second only to last year’s
58%. Funds from this year’s program will be used to provide new
furniture for the Law School Solarium.
- Funds have been dedicated for the implementation of a Loan
Repayment Assistance Program to aid graduates who take public
interest employment.
- Funds have been earmarked for the initiation of a student Pro
Bono Program.
- Four (4) new named professorships have been funded and awarded
as follows: Professor Vincent C. Alexander as the Charles M.
Sparacio Professor of Law; Professor Lawrence Joseph as the
Reverend Joseph T. Tinnelly, C.M. Professor of Law; Professor
Rosemary C. Salomone as the Professor Kenneth Wang Professor of
Law; and Professor Brian Z. Tamanaha as the Chief Judge Benjamin N.
Cardozo Professor of Law.
- Summer research stipends to support faculty publications work
have been increased and additional funds have been made available
in support of faculty symposia and special programs.
- The School of Law continues to rank among the Top 100 Law
Schools as reported in U.S. News and World Report.
- An Alumni E-Digest was inaugurated and distributed monthly to
over 7,000 alumni and donors highlighting alumni events, faculty
accomplishments and Law School News.
To find out more about making a monetary contribution to the
School of Law visit our Gift Giving page.