"What Might Be" by Susan Sturm | Professors in Print
"What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our Institutions" by Professor Susan Sturm is available now: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691246741/what-might-be
Paralegal Pathways Initiative: A “Life Changer” for Jailhouse Lawyers
Columbia Law School students collaborate with formerly incarcerated participants to leverage legal experience into employment. Learn more: https://change-center.law.columbia.edu/research-projects/paralegal-pathways-initiative
LEAD Fellows Explore Opportunities Before Law School
The deferral program for highly qualified undergraduate applicants enables future Columbia Law students to work, study, or pursue special projects for two years before beginning their legal education.
New school, new friends, new dean: Members of the J.D. Class of 2027 and the LL.M. Class of 2025 met Dean Daniel Abebe and each other at orientation activities featuring welcome speeches, information sessions, and plenty of food.
Professors in Print: "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer (7 of 7)
Part 7: What is the secret to raising money for nonprofits?
"How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer is out now. Learn more here: https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/books/354/
Professors in Print: "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer (6 of 7)
Part 6: How should nonprofits decide what to do (and not to do)?
"How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer is out now. Learn more here: https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/books/354/
Professors in Print: "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer (5 of 7)
Part 5: What are the six "not so easy" steps for running a successful nonprofit?
"How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer is out now. Learn more here: https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/books/354/
Professors in Print: "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer (1 of 7)
Part 1: Who should read "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps"?
"How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer is out now. Learn more here: https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/books/354/
Professors in Print: "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer (3 of 7)
Part 3: Why do we need nonprofits?
"How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer is out now. Learn more here: https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/books/354/
Professors in Print: "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer (2 of 7)
Part 2: Why did you write "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps"?
"How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer is out now. Learn more here: https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/books/354/
Professors in Print: "How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer (4 of 7)
Part 4: What is the key issue facing nonprofits? Is there a solution?
"How to Save the World in Six (Not So Easy) Steps" by David Schizer is out now. Learn more here: https://scholarship.law.columbia.edu/books/354/
Faculty Insight: Amber Baylor on Trauma-Informed Lawyering
Law students who work with clients going through stressful events—whether they have been charged with a crime or are the victim of one—need to understand how trauma can affect communication between lawyers and those they are representing, says Cl...
Professors in Print: "Digital Empires" by Anu Bradford
"Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" by Professor Anu Bradford is out now. Learn more here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/digital-empires-9780197649268?cc=us&lang=en&
On Their Way: Columbia Law School Orientation 2023
What’s a cold call again? Members of the J.D. Class of 2026 and the LL.M. Class of 2024 kicked off their Columbia experience and got the law school scoop from current students, professors, and Dean Gillian Lester. Read more about orientation here: ...
Professors in Print: "Digital Empires" by Anu Bradford (2 of 6)
Part 2: How should the digital economy be regulated?
"Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" by Professor Anu Bradford is out now. Learn more here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/digital-empires-9780197649268?cc=us&lang=...
Professors in Print: "Digital Empires" by Anu Bradford (3 of 6)
Part 3: How do digital empires expand their spheres of influence?
"Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" by Professor Anu Bradford is out now. Learn more here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/digital-empires-978019764926...
Professors in Print: "Digital Empires" by Anu Bradford (4 of 6)
Part 4: Can tech companies ever be effectively regulated?
"Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" by Professor Anu Bradford is out now. Learn more here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/digital-empires-9780197649268?cc=us&...
Professors in Print: "Digital Empires" by Anu Bradford (5 of 6)
Part 5: Will there be a dominant digital empire?
"Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" by Professor Anu Bradford is out now. Learn more here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/digital-empires-9780197649268?cc=us&lang=en&
Professors in Print: "Digital Empires" by Anu Bradford (6 of 6)
Part 6: Will there be a consensus on regulating digital economies?
"Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" by Professor Anu Bradford is out now. Learn more here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/digital-empires-97801976492...
Professors in Print: "Digital Empires" by Anu Bradford (1 of 6)
Part 1: Why did you write "Digital Empires?""Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology" by Professor Anu Bradford is out now. Learn more here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/digital-empires-9780197649268?cc=us&lang=en&
The first months of Columbia Law bring new friends, new ideas, and new challenges. Learn about the life of a 1L from Jacob Dubin ’25. Carolina Herrera ’25, Angela Kang ’25, Brandon Reid ’25, and Sydni Wynter ’25.
Columbia Law School honored the centennial of artist and activist Paul Robeson 1923 with an exhibit and special events for students and alumni.
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Simeon Toronto ’23: The Profound Impact of the Law
From having his first child to organizing an interfaith dinner to running the New York City Marathon, Toronto looks back at the moments that enlivened his Law School experience.
A former investment banker, Katz shares how discovering antitrust helped her find “a path for a more meaningful career” that still incorporated her interest in business and markets.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Celebrating the Class of 2023
Six members of the graduating class reflect on their time at Columbia Law, what they hope their classmates will achieve, and their optimism for what’s next.
Afam Ikeakanam ’23 LL.M.: Seeing the World in a Different Dimension
A practicing lawyer in Nigeria, Ikeakanam spent his LL.M. year immersed in U.S. corporate law and taking advantage of experiential learning opportunities to put theory into practice.
A highly engaged member of Columbia Law student organizations and journals, Martinez shares how the Law School community and her projects with faculty helped her define her role as a lawyer.
Nausherwan Aamir CC ’19, LAW ’23: From Policy to Practice
Opportunities to learn from renowned lawyers and practitioners in the classroom and in the real world have given Aamir confidence as he embarks on his legal career.
A project of the Constitutional Democracy Initiative, the Beyond the Casebook lunch series provides 1L students with an opportunity to discuss current legal issues with faculty in an informal setting and explore areas of law that go beyond the founda...
Members of the J.D. Class of 2025 and the LL.M. Class of 2023 took a first look at their professors, campus, and each other during the opening days of law school.
A Lawyer’s Responsibility: Class of 2022 Graduates Reflect on Law School and What’s Next
Six students look back on their time in law school and share how they think the Class of 2022 will have an impact on the legal profession and the world at large.
Leslie Andrew Ridings ’22: Provide Mentorship and Service
Ridings shares why he made the switch from a career in media and entertainment to law school and how he hopes he can serve as an example and mentor for other first generation lawyers.
Annah Akhoun-Murat ’22 LL.M.: Build a Sustainable Future
Akhoun-Murat shares why she made the switch to corporate sustainability and environmental law and how her fellow classmates made her feel welcome from day one.
Min K. Kam ’22: Engage the Law in an Empowering Way
Min shares that she was inspired to pursue a legal education after her experience advocating for her family to stay in the United States and realizing the consequences of the law.
Jordan A.J. Jarrett ’22 LL.M.: Use the Law to Make Meaningful Impact
Jarrett shares why being a singer is not so different from being a lawyer and how his LL.M. year helped him realize how he is contributing to global legal discourse.
Emily L. Drake ’22: Be Prepared and Know When to Ask for Help
As an officer in the National Guard, Drake balanced serving her country with attending law school—during a pandemic. She shares how her experiences have helped her be “prepared for anything.”
Starting law school means adapting to a specialized academic environment, encountering a new set of peers, and taking the first steps on a career path. Hear about the challenges and rewards of 1L year from Justin Onwenu ’24, Margalit Zimand ’24, ...
Faculty Insight: Christopher Morten on Patents and Sharing the COVID-19 Vaccines
Professor Christopher Morten explains why the Biden administration has the right and responsibility to share the Moderna formula with countries with shortages of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
In August, the Class of 2024 stepped on campus for the first time. They toured the campus, got to know their classmates, refueled at a food truck street fair, and received advice from faculty and current students for making the most of the law school...
Environmental Justice | Defending the Planet Episode 6
As we confront global climate change, questions about equity and fairness take on new levels of complexity. Environmental justice addresses the needs for all people to have clean air, clean water, and a sustainable future. Columbia Law Professor Olat...
The Climate Refugee Crisis | Defending the Planet Episode 5
Is a country still a country if it’s underwater? Migration of people as a result of climate change is happening already on every continent. University Professor Michael W. Doyle and Ama Francis, non-resident fellow at the Sabin Center for Climate C...
Climate Change in the Courts | Defending the Planet Episode 4
Litigation may be the most effective tool for curbing carbon emissions when legislative and political solutions fall short. Michael Burger of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Peter Lehner of Earthjustice join host Michael B. Gerrard to dis...
Back in the Paris Pact | Defending the Planet Episode 3
The United States is back in the Paris climate agreement, but international emissions targets will have to become tougher to stop catastrophic global warming. Michael B. Gerrard, Columbia Law School Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice, di...
The Power of States | Defending the Planet Episode 2
In the absence of federal legislative action, states have taken the lead in fighting climate change. Will that continue now that the Biden administration is all-in on climate action? Former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock ’94 and Professor Jessica Bulma...
President Biden has ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and make the U.S. once again a leader against climate change—but with a recalcitrant Congress, is that realistic? Jedediah S. Purdy, William S. Beinecke Professor of Law, and Cathe...
Can lawyers save the planet? Environmental journalist Andrew C. Revkin and environmental and climate justice advocate Shannon R. Marcoux ’21 join host Professor Michael B. Gerrard to discuss the role of lawyers and combating climate change, why you...
Welcome and Introductions by the Graduation Committee Co-Chairs | Graduation 2021
Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...
Antony J. Blinken ’88 Delivers the Keynote Address | Graduation 2021
Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...
Maeve Glass ’09 Accepts the Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching | Graduation 2021
Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...
J.D. Class Speaker: Oluwatumise Asebiomo | Graduation 2021
Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...
Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...
LL.M. Class Speaker: David Taylor Dayton Jr. | Graduation 2021
Capping a Columbia Law School experience like none before it, the Class of 2021 was cheered on by family, friends, and members of the Law School community as they watched the online ceremony from locations all over the world. The graduates were sent ...
On April 29, more than 500 J.D., LL.M., and Executive LL.M. students will graduate from Columbia Law School. Join us here at 1 p.m. EDT to watch the ceremony and celebrate with the Class of 2021. Speakers and honorees include:
—Keynote Speaker: An...
What the Law Means to Me: Members of the Class of 2021 Share Their Stories
Seven members of the Class of 2021 reflect on their Columbia Law School experience. Meet Brenda Efurhievwe ’21 LL.M., Amr Jomaa ’21 LL.M., Suz Kroeber ’21, Sneha Pandya ’21, Matthew Robinson ’21, Jillian Williams ’21, and Tanner Zumwalt ...
Jillian Williams ’21: Providing a Voice to People and Communities
After graduation, Williams will be working as an associate in the litigation practice group of Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer’s Washington, D.C., office.
Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favor...
Zumwalt will work at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in its Menlo Park, California, office. He one day hopes to run for office in order to advocate for developing and rural communities.
Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds persona...
Susannah “Suz” Kroeber ’21: Changing the World One Word at a Time
After graduation, Suz will be working at Bronx Legal Services as a housing attorney.
Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories of law school: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGm...
Sneha Pandya ’21: Thinking Differently About the Law
As a Millstein Public Service fellow, Pandya will be moving to Washington, D.C. to pursue financial regulatory work in the federal government.
Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories...
Brenda Efurhievwe ’21 LL.M.: Becoming an Instrument for Change
Brenda is part of the January 2021 LL.M. program cohort and will graduate from Columbia Law School in October 2021.
Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories of law school: https://ww...
Amr is a member of the fall 2020 LL.M. cohort and is graduating from Columbia Law School in April 2021.
Seven members of the Class of 2021 explain how the law holds personal meaning and recall favorite memories of law school: https://www.youtube.co...
Matthew Robinson ’21: Setting a Standard of Excellence
After graduation, Robinson will work as a litigation associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City. “I’m excited about finally having the opportunity to take [everything I’ve learned] and put it into practice,” he says.
Seven members...
Now and Then: 3Ls Reflect on Their Law School Journey and What’s Next
Since September 2018, we've followed this group of students on their Columbia Law journeys. Now, with graduation around the corner, we're checking in one last time.
Columbia Law School: COVID-19 Precautions on Campus
Learn what to expect when visiting campus. See the university’s COVID-19 Resource Guide and the Law School’s COVID-19 Information and Resources page for further information.
The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of The Honorable Elreta Alexander ’45
Alumni of Color virtual event celebrating the Honorable Elreta Alexander ’45, the first African American woman to graduate from Columbia Law School.
Featuring a presentation by historian and biographer Virginia Summey, Ph.D.
Introduction by Dean ...
Dean’s Distinguished Speaker Series: Andrew Yang ’99
Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
Entrepreneur and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang ’99 in conversation with Professor Jed Purdy. Introductory Remarks by Dean Gillian Lester.
Join us for a discussion of the key decisions from the past term, and an analysis of the impact of the new Justices, in areas ranging from immigration to abortion to LGBTQ rights in employment to separation of powers. Our panel will be moderated by P...
Columbia Law School: COVID-19 Precautions on Campus
Learn what to expect when visiting campus this fall. See the university’s COVID-19 Resource Guide and the Law School’s COVID-19 Information and Resources page for further information.
The 2020 Election: Defending Democracy and Voter Rights
Panelists: Richard Briffault, Joseph P. Chamberlain Professor of Legislation and an expert on campaign finance, gerrymandering, and elections, and Myrna Pérez ’03, director of voting rights and elections at the Brennan Center for Justice, moderate...
The Administrative State Under Siege | Reunion 2020 CLE Discussion
Gillian Metzger '95
Harlan Fiske Stone Professor of Constitutional Law
Thomas W. Merrill
Charles Evans Hughes Professor of Law
Zachary Tripp '05
Partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Lecturer in Law
May 29, 2020
LL.M. Class Speaker: Manel Chibane | Graduation 2020
Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...
Joseph R. Biden Jr. Delivers the Keynote Address | Graduation 2020
Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...
Welcome and Introductions by the Graduation Committee and Student Senate | Graduation 2020
Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...
Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...
Advice and Well Wishes From the Community | Graduation 2020
Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...
Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...
Bert Huang Accepts the Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching | Graduation 2020
Gathered in spirit and online, the Class of 2020 graduated from Columbia Law School on May 20. Family, friends, and the Law School community joined more than 700 graduates for the virtual celebration. The ceremony included wisdom, advice, and exhorta...
On May 20, more than 700 J.D., LL.M., J.S.D., and Executive LL.M. students will celebrate graduating from Columbia Law School. The virtual ceremony includes remarks from:
Gillian Lester, Dean and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law
J.D. Class Speaker Cal...
Bamisope Adeyanju ’20, LL.M.: The Human Rights Attorney
As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what’s next. A human rights attorney from Nigeria, Bamisope Adeyanju ca...
As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what’s next. Justin Yun was a teacher with Teach for America before att...
Mari Hulbutta CC ’14, LAW ’20: The Briefcase Warrior
As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what’s next. A Citizen of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, Mari Hulbut...
As they wrapped up their final semester from their homes because of the COVID-19 crisis, six members of the Class of 2020 shared their most memorable Law School experiences and what they plan to do next. Meet Bamisope Adeyanju ’20, LL.M.; Mo’taz ...
