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Andrea Costello (’98) Wins End of Age Restriction for Morning After Pill

April 10, 2013

Alum Andrea Costello (’98) was the lead counsel in a historic ruling on April 5th, in which a federal judge ordered the federal Food and Drug Administration to make emergency contraception available to all women, regardless of their age, without prescription requirements.

Christina Piaia (’07) in NY Times on Park-Naming Contest Decision

March 26, 2013

Alum Christina Piaia (’07) was quoted in The New York Times about the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy deciding to end a contest to name a lawn at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Lori Knipel (’97) on Relationship Between Politics and Community Service

March 26, 2013

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle spotlights the career of alum Lori (Citron) Knipel (’97) as a lawyer, political leader, and civic activist.

Dean Michelle Anderson Delivers NYC Bar Keynote on Diversity in the Legal Profession

March 19, 2013

On Friday, March 15, Dean Michelle J. Anderson gave the keynote address at “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Best Practices for Supporting Diverse Students During Law School and Into Employment” at the New York City Bar Association.

Sharon Stapel (’98) on LGBT Protections in VAWA

March 8, 2013

In an article for the Huffington Post, alum Sharon Stapel (’98), Executive Director of the NYC Anti Violence Project, discusses the new Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which was signed into law by President Obama on March 7, 2013.

Eva Golinger (’04) Discusses Legacy of Hugo Chávez on Democracy Now

March 7, 2013

Alum Eva Golinger (’04) discussed the legacy of Hugo Chavez, the late president of Venezuela, with Democracy Now co-hosts Juan Gonzalez an Amy Goodman.

Victoria Neilson (’94) in JURIST on Immigration Reform and LGBT Issues

February 25, 2013

In a guest column for JURIST, alum Victoria Neilson (’94) discusses the need for lawmakers to address LGBT issues as they begin reforming the nation’s immigration policies.

Shirley Lin (’10) in NY Daily News on Unfair Treatment of Domestic Workers

February 25, 2013

The New York Daily News recently reported on lawsuit being brought against a Westchester couple that claims the couple treated their nanny unfairly, subjecting her to their vicious dog and not paying her for overtime worked.

Eli Federman (’10) on Social Media and Workplace Productivity

February 4, 2013

Alum Eli Federman (’10) discusses the impact of social media usage on workplace productivity in an article for Social Media Today.

NYS Senator Jeff Klein (’93) Featured in Albany Times-Union

January 10, 2013

Alum and New York State Senator Jeff Klein (’93) is featured in the Albany Times-Union. The article describes his path to the state capitol and highlights the work he is doing in the senate.