Celebrating 100 years of excellence, prominence, and impact.

100 Years of St. John's Law

A Message From Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum

 

 

Join Us For The Centennial Gala 

For the capstone event of our year-long 100th Anniversary Celebration, we'll come together to mark the Law School's first 100 years and welcome its second century of excellence, prominence, and impact.      

Thursday, June 18, 2026          
7 p.m.
Casa Cipriani, 10 South St, New York, NY
RSVP to Attend
More Information: Email Jessyka Calzolaio at [email protected] 

100th Anniversary Celebration

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 
More Information: Email Jeanne Oriz-Ortiz at [email protected]  

Fall Alumni Golf Outing 

Tuesday, October 14, 2025   
11a.m. to 7:30 p.m.   
Nassau Country Club, Glen Cove, NY
More Information: Email Theresa Duggan at [email protected]  

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
More Information: Email Theresa Duggan at [email protected] 

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
More Information: Email Jessyka Calzolaio at [email protected]  

The Eagles Live at the Sphere

Saturday, November 8, 2025                 
8:30 p.m.
Sphere, Las Vegas, NV
More Information: Email Jessyka Calzolaio at [email protected]  

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
More Information: Email Robert Largey at [email protected]  

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
More Information: Email Jean Nolan at [email protected]  

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
More Information: Email Laura Schwartz at [email protected]  

A Century of Service: The 2026 Public Interest Silent Auction

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP
More Information: Email Jeanne Ortiz-Ortiz at [email protected]  

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

More Information: Email Brian Woods at [email protected] 

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
More Information: Email Jeanne Oriz-Ortiz at [email protected]  

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
More Information: Email Robert Largey at [email protected]  

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
More Information: Email Jean Nolan at [email protected]   

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

More Information: Email Theresa Duggan at [email protected]