Alumna Sworn in as Historic Queens Surrogate Court Judge
A who’s who of local, state, and federal elected officials and judiciary members convened on the Queens, NY, campus of St. John’s University for the induction ceremony of Cassandra A. Johnson ’03C, ’06L, the newly elected Queens County Surrogate’s Court judge.
The Mattone Center for Law and Religion Launches a YouTube Channel and Video Series
This month, the Law School’s Denise ‘90 and Michael ‘91 Mattone Center for Law and Religion launched its YouTube channel, featuring content that includes podcast episodes; a new video series called...
Law School’s Public Interest Center Welcomes its First Student Fellows
For 10 years, animating St. John’s Vincentian mission of serving the greater good, the Law School’s Public Interest Center has offered students a range of opportunities to explore and engage in public...
ESPN Chairman James Pitaro ’94 to Speak at St. John’s Law Commencement
St. John’s Law Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum is pleased to announce that alumnus James Pitaro ’94, Chairman, ESPN, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws and address the graduates and at the Law School...
Denise Miranda ‘96 Takes a Lead on Fighting Discrimination in New York
Supporting and uplifting vulnerable and marginalized communities is a common thread weaving through Denise Miranda’s near 30-year legal career. Today, she fights discrimination, promotes justice, and...
Clinic Students Learn About Investor and Policy Advocacy in Washington, D.C.
Seven students from the Law School’s in-house Securities Arbitration Clinic traveled to the nation’s capital to learn how administrative agencies and self-regulatory organizations work to protect, educate, and advocate for investors.
During the National Celebration of Pro Bono Students and Alumni Team Up to Make a Difference
Every October, St. John’s Law marks the National Celebration of Pro Bono with a series of programs. To kick off this year’s celebration, the Law School’s Public Interest Center partnered with the...
Livingstone Harriott ‘25 Gives Back to His Hometown Community
Growing up in Central Islip on Long Island, football was more than just a game for Livingstone Harriott. It was a microcosm for life, offering lessons that still guide him on his path to becoming a...
Mattone Center For Law And Religion Names New Student Fellows
The Law School’s Denise ’90 and Michael ’91 Mattone Center for Law and Religion has announced its student fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. “Our student fellows are a vital part of the Mattone...
Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum on Leading St. John’s Law Into its Second Century of Excellence, Prominence, and Impact
In June, Jelani Jefferson Exum started as the Law School’s 10th dean and Rose DiMartino and Karen Sue Smith Professor of Law. In the interview that follows, she talks about her new role and the themes...