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Located in the heart of New York City on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Fordham Law is among the top U.S. law schools. Our vibrant community is committed to advancing justice and shaping the legal profession.
Fordham Law’s Community Enterprise Clinic and Housing and Environmental Law Clinic recently held a joint class session featuring a walking tour of Harlem. Students learned and observed how policies and people shape how communities look, live, and evolve.
As global democracies face challenges to constitutional order, Fordham Law hosted scholars & officials from Ireland & the US to compare legal systems. 📝: https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2026/09/29/former-irish-prime-minister-joins-fordham-scholars-irish-legal-leaders-for-constitutional-law-panel/
In this op-ed for The Capitol Forum (@capitolforum.bsky.social), Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout comments on whether legal exceptionalism is a good idea.
The AI Industry Wants Out of the Law - The Capitol Forum
The AI Industry Wants Out of the Law
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A designer says Lego recreated his leather jacket for a ‘Queer Eye’ set in 2021. Now a copyright case is headed toward trial. Susan Scafidi, the founder and director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School, comments on the matter in this Inc. Magazine (@inc.com) article.
A Designer Says Lego Recreated His Jacket for a 'Queer Eye' Set. Now a Copyright Case Is Headed Toward Trial
A federal judge rejected Lego’s fair-use and implied license defenses over its miniature reproduction of James Concannon’s jacket.
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Christa Pike is scheduled to be executed in Tennessee today—the state’s first execution of a woman in two centuries. Fordham Law Professor Deborah Denno appeared on New Zealand Herald to discuss how Pike’s background of abuse and trauma prior to the murder she committed stands out—even on death row.
'Nearly run out of everything they can do': Tennessee execution set to go | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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What is a fractional general counsel and what does the fractional model look like? Fordham Law graduate Princess Uchekwe ’17 JD answers those questions in this Law360 (@law360.bsky.social) article.
Why Fractional GCs Are Becoming The 'Go-To' Lawyers - Law360 Pulse
Senior-level lawyers are leaving the corporate world to establish firms where they're strategic partners and trusted advisers to growth-stage companies. These fractional general counsel argue that the...
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On Fordham Law’s Bite-Sized Business Law Podcast, Amelia Martella ’07 chats w/ @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social Prof. Stavros Gadinis about Corporate Ordering: How Corporations Navigate Social Conflict. 🎧: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toward-a-corporate-ordering-world/id1671246836?i=1000792147980
Law school applicant numbers rose 8% nationwide during the 2025–26 academic year, according to a Kaplan survey reported by Law.com. Many law schools, including Fordham Law, reported record-high applications for the 2026 class.
Law School Applicant Boom Expected to Continue | Law.com
The 2026-27 admissions cycle is expected to remain highly competitive, largely driven by the political climate.
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Ahead of tonight’s NHL Opening Night tripleheader, Fordham Law graduate John Osei-Tutu ’15 JD, president of The OT Sports Group, LLC, spoke with Newsday Sports about his journey to becoming one of the NHL’s two Black agents and how he grew his agency beyond its Long Island roots.
Freeport's John Osei-Tutu is one of only two Black agents in the NHL
Osei-Tutu co-founded his agency, The OT Sports Group, in January 2016. He and his partner now represent around 60 clients around the globe.
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Fordham Law grad Daniel P. O'Toole '92 JD, partner @ Block O'Toole & Murphy, joined forces w/ The New Yorker (@newyorker.com) to analyze the legal side of Warner Brothers' new film, Coyote vs. Acme—sharing insight into how a personal injury attorney would represent the titular Wile E. Coyote's case.
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Have you been injured by an exploding Acme product? Is your nemesis constantly evading your grasp? Have you been slammed into the ground so hard that your body makes an accordion-like wheezing sound when you walk? You are not alone.
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A former selected participant in the Fashion Law Institute’s 14th annual intensive program at Fordham Law School in 2024, Australian lawyer Mariah Saad spoke about what it was like becoming the first Australian to attend the program in person. via Fashion Law Journal
From Sydney to New York City: Mariah Saad Wants to Bring Fashion Law Home
From Sydney to New York: Mariah Saad on building a fashion law career, studying at Fordham, and bringing fashion law education to Australia.
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Fordham Law's proud to announce the launch of its Federal Habeas Clinic, under the direction of Professor Adam Murphy. It'll provide much-needed legal representation to incarcerated people in criminal appellate & post-conviction matters at a stage when there's no constitutional right to counsel. 📝:
Fordham Law Launches Federal Habeas Clinic to Expand Access to Justice for Incarcerated People
Under the leadership of Clinical Associate Professor of Law Adam Murphy, Fordham Law School has launched the Federal Habeas Clinic, which gives students the opportunity to tackle criminal appellate an...
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Three Fordham Law students carefully map out the legal questions raised by ICE's use of Palantir's Enhanced Leads Identification & Targeting for Enforcement targeting tool, from Fourth Amendment search issues to due process and standing hurdles. via Tech Policy Press (@techpolicypress.bsky.social)
At the UN and in Washington, Leaders Clash on Approach to AI
Catch up on the latest articles from Tech Policy Press from the past week.
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Psychology and languages faculty at Fordham University, along with Fordham Law School’s Feerick Center for Social Justice, will run a pilot project on addressing the shortage of qualified translators and interpreters in legal and clinical services. via Fordham Now
‘So Much Innovation’: Cross-Disciplinary Research Incubator Launched at Fordham
Fordham University has launched a new research hub to get professors from different specialties working together on tough problems facing society.
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Fordham Law Prof. Cheryl Bader weighs in on the First Amendment stakes and legal boundaries in The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com)’s analysis of attempts to crack down on speech and shape public opinion.
Analysis | Trump’s attempts to crack down on speech and influence opinion
As the midterm elections near, the Trump administration is appearing to ramp up its efforts to intimidate journalists and influence public opinion.
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EU regulatory overreach is breaking transatlantic tech innovation, argues Fordham Law student Rafaela Thieler '26 LLM in this New York Law Journal op-ed.
GDPR Disclosure Obligations Versus US Trade Secret Protection—A Transatlantic Guide for US Tech Companies With an EU Business | Law.com
US companies facing GDPR Article 15 requests must balance transparency with protecting trade secrets. While GDPR requires providing personal data and processing info, revealing too much risks exposing...
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Forget hitting a home run—the real win is getting to run home for reunion! During a recent gathering at Yankee Stadium, Fordham Law alumni shared why returning to Lincoln Center for reunion matters. 🗓️ May 6, 2027 | 6:30 pm 📍 Fordham Law School Save the date & stay tuned for registration details!
One month left until Fordham Law’s Neuroscience & Law Center and the Manhattan DA host a free symposium on public safety & court interventions. 🗓️ Oct. 26, 9am–4:15pm 📍 Fordham Law School OR Zoom 💡 5.5 CLE credits 🍽️ Meals provided 🎟️ https://t.e2ma.net/webview/2xe0vx/f568bd4c2bf2d3bfebbb79debb043a68
This Europe Says article reviews a legal proposal put forward by Fordham Law Professor Julie Suk in her new book, The Shadow Court, which suggests creating a democratic institution to provide non-binding counter-analyses to U.S. Supreme Court rulings.
The Case for a Shadow Court - People
One dismal morning in January 2001, I strode into a University of Oregon classroom to face 90 fresh-faced first-year law students. I had the unenviable task
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Speaking with The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com), Fordham Law Professor Jennifer Gordon highlights the critical role of worker organization and collective bargaining in addressing global supply chain labor violations.
StarKist’s tuna supply chain partly relies on forced labor, report finds
Workers allege involuntary labor and other abuses on Taiwan-flagged fishing boats that supply the U.S. brand, according to a report by Global Labor Justice.
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A desire to uphold society’s social contracts is what has motivated Fordham Law graduate Christopher Pioch ’16 JD to take on advocacy work through the New York City Bar Association (@nycbarassociation.bsky.social) in an effort to strengthen the independent rule of law. via amNewYork
Strengthening society’s social contract: Attorney Chris Pioch sees his work as way to help people trying to make the world a bit better | amNewYork
Contracts and business law may sound mundane to most, but not to attorney Christopher Pioch. He is positioning his practice to push forward those working to
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Can a verbal promise for a house actually hold up in court? Speaking to Inc. Magazine (@inc.com), Fordham Law Professor Ethan J. Leib breaks down why handshake deals in real estate often turn into complex legal battles—and why putting agreements in writing is critical.
AriZona Iced Tea's Co-Founder Fired His Assistant After 23 Years. Now He's Suing Her Over a Home She Says He Promised Her
Fay Pratt says billionaire John Ferolito promised to transfer the house to her. His lawsuit says she lost the right to live there when he fired her.
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As a new class begins at Fordham Law, get acquainted with first-year students through the #FutureFordhamLawyers series. Meet Oliver Huh ’29 JD, preparing for a career centered on addressing systemic inequities through impact litigation: https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2026/09/25/meet-oliver-huh/
Fordham Law Adjunct Professor Leila Amineddoleh was featured in amNewYork for her legal practice in art and cultural heritage law, specializing in art authentication, title disputes, and the recovery of stolen antiquities.
Art attorney Leila Amineddoleh is building her career alongside the growth of her field | amNewYork
A lifelong lover of art and a musician herself, Leila Amineddoleh was immediately drawn to the burgeoning field of art law when she entered the legal world.
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Fordham Law Professor Julie Suk was featured on Future Hindsight to discuss constitutional reform, judicial power, and mechanisms for reclaiming democratic governance. Listen to the full episode:
Our Constitution, Our Laws: Julie Suk — Future Hindsight
We discuss an innovative framework to reclaim our constitutional future from a Supreme Court that has amassed power for itself and undermined how we govern ourselves.
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Jerry H. Goldfeder (@jerrygoldfeder.bsky.social), director of Fordham Law School's Voting Rights and Democracy Project, will analyze voting rights and election administration ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections in an upcoming panel hosted by the League of Women Voters (@lwv.org).
LWV To Hold Virtual Forum on “Voting Rights & the 2026 Midterms” | East End Beacon
In the lead-up to the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections, against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges to voting rights and election administration, the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons, Shelter...
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Fordham Law students can join affinity groups, academic journals, sports clubs, and more thanks to the 60+ student organizations available at the Law School. This fall’s student group fair highlighted the vibrant community across campus. View more photos from the event: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5N5D
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Fordham Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) hosted its 8th annual Passport to Latin America food festival, sharing traditional dishes from seven Latin American countries with the Fordham Law community.
In a recent piece for SCOTUSblog (@scotusblog.com), Fordham Law Professor Martin S. Flaherty provides an in-depth constitutional analysis examining the historical and legal mechanisms driving the expansion of presidential authority.
The foreign affairs origins of domestic executive supremacy
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Happy first day of fall from Fordham Law. Here's a sneak peak of what's coming to campus very soon...
