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On May 19, New York Law School returned to Carnegie Hall, the site of
its first graduation ceremony in 1892, for its 122nd Commencement exercises. Steven Banks, a renowned public interest lawyer, and recently appointed NewYork City Commissioner, addressed the graduates. He also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in recognition of his long career in legal advocacy, including 33 years with The Legal Aid Society. in addition, the President’s Medal went to Trustee Kathleen Grimm ’80, Deputy Chancellor of Operations at the New York City Department of education, in recognition of her leadership, service to the Law School, and outstanding accomplishments and influence in the fields of law and education. The Law School graduated 433 candidates for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) and 74 candidates for the Master of Laws (LL.M.). •
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