100 Years of St. John's Law

A Message From Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum

100th Anniversary Celebration

From September 2025 to June 2026, the St. John's Law community came together to celebrate the Law School's first 100 years and welcome its second century of excellence, prominence, and impact. At a series of special events, we welcomed more than 3,200 alumni, faculty, students, benefactors, and friends as we reflected on our storied history and collective achievements and looked forward to our bright future educating lawyers who lead and make a difference locally, nationally, and globally. The milestone celebration included these events:

100th Anniversary Special Celebration

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York, NY
More Information: Email Theresa Duggan at [email protected]  

Symposium: Impact That Endures: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of St. John’s Law Faculty Scholarship

Friday, September 19, 2025
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. John's Law, Belson Moot Court Room, 2nd Floor
More Information: Email Theresa Duggan at [email protected]  

Justice in New York: A Pro Bono Working Lunch 

Friday, October 10, 2025
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. John’s Law, Mattone Family Atrium, 4th floor 

Fall Alumni Golf Outing 

Tuesday, October 14, 2025   
11a.m. to 7:30 p.m.   
Nassau Country Club, Glen Cove, NY

Class of 1975 50th Reunion Luncheon          

Saturday, October 25, 2025 
12 to 3:30 p.m.               
St. John’s Law, Mattone Family Atrium, 4th Floor

Las Vegas Special 100th Anniversary Welcome Reception

Friday, November 7, 2025      
6 to 8 p.m.
Electra Cocktail Lounge, The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

The Eagles Live at the Sphere

Saturday, November 8, 2025                 
8:30 p.m.
Sphere, Las Vegas, NV

Special Reception Celebrating Military Veteran and First Responder Scholarship Donors

Host: St. John’s Law Alumni Association Armed Forces Chapter
Honoree:  Donald F. Reid ’58CBA, ’62L, ’87HON, Korean War Veteran
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY

Celebrating 100 Years in the Judiciary

Thursday, November 20, 2025             
6:30 p.m.
New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY

Center for Bankruptcy Studies 100th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, January 29, 2026  
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Winston & Strawn, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY

A Century of Service: The 2026 Public Interest Silent Auction

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP

100th Anniversary Celebration: Assistant District Attorney Reunion

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
7 to 9:30 p.m.
New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY
Honorees:

• Melinda Katz '90, District Attorney, Queens County
• Christopher Liberati-Conant '09, District Attorney, Columbia County
• Raymond A. Tierney '92, District Attorney, Suffolk County
• Thomas Walsh II '75, District Attorney, Rockland County

Public Interest Through the Decades: The 2026 Public Interest Live Auction

Thursday, March 19, 2026     
6 p.m.
St. John’s Law, Cafeteria, Ground Floor

Celebrating Women in the Law

Friday, March 27, 2026
2 to 6 p.m.
McDermott Will & Schulte, One Vanderbilt, New York, NY
Hosted by: Kristin K. Going '02LL.M., Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte

Diversity & Inclusion Gala 

Friday  April 10, 2026 
6:30 to 10:30 p.m.       
Tribeca Rooftop, 2 Desbrosses Street, New York, NY
Honoree:  Tracey L. Brown '92, Managing Attorney, The Cochran Firm

Law Review Alumni Reception

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Student Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Main Event: 7 to 10 p.m.                      
Metropolitan Club of New York, 1 E 60th St, New York, NY 
Honorees:

• Rising Star Honoree: May Mansour '14, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
• Law Review Honoree: Russell L. Leaf '00, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
• Hon. John E. Sprizzo Honoree: Hon. Joanna Seybert '71, U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York

The Centennial Gala 

Thursday, June 18, 2026          
7 p.m.
Casa Cipriani, 10 South St, New York, NY

It's Not Too Late to Join in the Celebration

Even if you couldn't attend our 100th Anniversary events, you still can join in the celebration! 

Last September, Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum officially launched the Campaign for St. John's Law, a major fundraising initiative that is part of the University's ongoing Hearts on Fire capital campaign. The Law School has already raised $37 million toward its $55 million goal. 

You can help us carry the momentum forward! To learn more about this important giving opportunity, please visit our Campaign page. When you're ready, its easy to give online today.