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InSTITUTE foR In-hoUSE coUnSEL hoLdS InAUgURAL EvEnT
While many law schools provide experiential learning centers focused on traditional lawyering skills—oral arguments, drafting, and trial advocacy—NYLS is one of only a handful of law schools to offer a program specifically aimed at preparing the next generation of in- house counsel. On March 26, the Institute for In-House Counsel launched with an inaugural conference featuring several speakers and panels, including Bloomberg LP‘s Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Richard K. DeScherer, who spoke about the necessity of training for organizations that employ in-house counsel. Moving forward, the Institute, under the direction of Distinguished Adjunct Professor Andrew R. Berman, will address emerging legal, economic, and business issues affecting companies from a variety of industries and sectors. It will also work to provide the legal community with practical advice on how to successfully navigate the in-house/outside counsel relationship, and to communicate effectively with company leadership.
Richard K. DeScherer of Bloomberg presents the Keynote Address.
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On March 5, New York Law School launched its Women’s Network with a talk presented by television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor, and best-selling author Rikki Klieman. Ms. Klieman, joined by her spouse, New York City Police Commissioner William J. Bratton, delivered remarks to a large crowd gathered in the Law School’s Events Center, discussing the difficulties of balancing relationships with her work as an attorney, her journey to law school, and her transition from attorney to a television legal analyst. The goal of the NYLS Women’s Network is to foster development and leadership among alumni, students, faculty, and staff. In light of this objective, the Women’s Network will provide opportunities for participants to meet, learn, share their experiences, and network.
From left to right: Dean Anthony W. Crowell, Rikki Klieman, and NYC Police Commissioner William J. Bratton
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mAYoR dE BLASIo SpEAkS AT SEmInAR on EThIcS In cITY govERnmEnT
Mayor Bill de Blasio presents the Keynote Address.