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Major Progress on the Strategic Plan
In July 2013, New York Law School released a bold and groundbreaking Strategic Plan that covers every aspect of the Law School’s activities. The plan draws from our rich history of innovative academic programs and charts a course forward, detailing how we are adapting the curriculum to align with the new legal marketplace. This past September, we followed up with Strategic Plan Progress and Outcomes, our first annual report evaluating and
presenting our progress over the past year. I am pleased to report that we have made great strides in implementing the Plan.
This issue of New York Law School Magazine details many of those accomplishments, such as improved employment outcomes in both traditional and nontraditional placements, and national recognition for our clinical programs, diversity, state-of-the art facilities, and part-time evening division.
The issue also spotlights three of our most illustrious alumni, who, having made their mark in the business world, have gone on to acquire major sports teams. Our Titans of Sports event in October was truly a special night, featuring Marc Lasry ’84, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks; Vincent Viola ’83, owner of the Florida Panthers; and Zygmunt “Zygi” Wilf ’74, owner of the Minnesota Vikings.
We also report on another exceptional event at NYLS: In September, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, who made history in 2007 by becoming the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, delivered the 2014 Sidney Shainwald Public Interest Lecture.
And we celebrate two of our extraordinary faculty members: Edward A. Purcell Jr., whose article, “Understanding Curtiss-Wright,” offers penetrating insights into a notable 1936 Supreme Court case, and Ruti G. Teitel, whose book of essays, Globalizing Transitional Justice, traces the evolution of her reflections on the field since the publication of her seminal book, Transitional Justice, in 2000.
Finally, we highlight several notable events on campus, major alumni activities, and our Commencement Exercises in May, when we returned to Carnegie Hall, the site of our first commencement in 1892.
As we head toward our 125th anniversary, now only a year away, I look forward to your continued participation in the Law School community. We have made great progress in implementing our Strategic Plan. With your support, we will achieve all its goals, ensuring that NYLS continues to be recognized as an influential leader and innovator in legal education and scholarship.
Anthony W. Crowell Dean and President
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2014 • VOL. 33, NO. 2
Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell
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