Cardozo School of Law

It was only fitting that Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals Rowan D. Wilson gave the keynote address at this year’s Commencement.

The position he holds once belonged to Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo, as did his Albany chambers and the desk at which he sits.

Chief Judge Wilson carried Justice Cardozo’s legacy in his remarks, imploring graduates to acknowledge the unknown and work to balance complexity in their legal careers.

“What I know each of you will do as graduates of the law school that lives its namesake’s principles every day, is to pursue his quest for the welfare of society in the face of inevitable, sometimes extraordinary changes. Relish the quest.”

Class of 2026, we cannot wait to see where your journey leads you.

On Sunday, we celebrated Commencement with the Cardozo Class of 2026. The ceremony reflected on our graduates’ years of hard work and mutual support, while marking the beginning of what comes next. Here's a first look at the day. More to follow!

A special live episode of Indisputably 🎙️ Andrea Schneider sits down with Gretchen Carlson, award-winning journalist and workplace equality advocate, and Julie Roginsky, nationally recognized political strategist and women’s rights advocate, for a powerful conversation on changing workplace culture and ending silencing mechanisms.

The co-founders of Lift Our Voices discuss their advocacy to help pass the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, their continued advocacy work, and their new AI-powered workplace resource, “Love Where You Work.”

🎧 Tune in for an important discussion on leadership, accountability, and creating safer workplaces. https://apple.co/4tHAXCF

ICYMI: Cardozo's News in Brief spotlights news from the Cardozo community, including faculty and scholarship news, events and more.
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🚨Update: We will celebrate Reunion on Wednesday at ILA Penthouse! We look forward to seeing you at this special alumni signature event. To learn more and register, visit https://bit.ly/4s3BTQT

Join us to celebrate Cardozo’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community and cheer on the NYC Pride March from the Ruth & H. Bert Mack Pavilion (Cardozo Lobby)! Mark your calendar for June 28 for this special event! https://bit.ly/4dbWEG8

In this episode of Stories Mediators Tell, international mediator Jeremy Lack brings decades of global dispute resolution experience to the podcast, sharing insights shaped by his work across commercial, cross-border, and complex legal conflicts.

With a career spanning international mediation, arbitration, and innovative ADR processes, Lack is widely recognized for his creative and flexible approach to resolving disputes across legal systems and cultures. In this episode, he shares a story from a patent dispute between a U.S. company and a French company that illustrates how adaptability and unconventional thinking can open pathways to resolution when tensions run high.

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We are just ONE WEEK away from celebrating Reunion! Come back to Cardozo to reconnect with classmates, take a professional headshot, and enjoy the All-Alumni Cocktail Party. Register today! https://bit.ly/4s3BTQT

Cardozo Law is proud to announce three outstanding new faculty appointments: Mridula Raman, Stefen R. Short, and Fregine Sheehy.

Bringing deep experience in advocacy, scholarship, and legal education, these future faculty members will strengthen our academic community and expand the conversations shaping the law. We’re excited to welcome them to Cardozo in the months ahead.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/42trzrl

This month on SPARKS, we welcome Matthew Eisler ’07, Head of Sports Capital at Latham & Watkins, for a conversation at the intersection of law, business, and the global sports industry.

A leading voice in sports, media, and private equity, Matthew shares insights from advising on some of the most high-profile transactions in professional sports, including the $4.65 billion acquisition of the Denver Broncos and Fenway Sports Group’s $3 billion strategic collaboration with PGA TOUR Enterprises.

🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/4uMZ6c7