After Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr’s move against late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel tested broadcast regulation boundaries, Fordham Law Prof. Olivier Sylvain (@oliviersylvain.bsky.social) shared his expert legal opinion w/ The Dispatch (@thedispatchmedia.bsky.social).

Fordham Law Professor Zephyr Teachout, who has spent her career studying corruption, shares her reading list of books that dive into how corruption really works, with The Atlantic (@theatlantic.com):

Bruce Green, director of Fordham Law's Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, explained to Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) why he believes threats of and fears of punishment remain "a powerful check on unlawful prosecutions."

Daily Kos (@dailykos.com) highlights the work of Fordham Law Professor Tanya Katerí Hernández (@professortkh.bsky.social) and her latest book, “Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality,” during this National Hispanic American Heritage Month.

Fordham Law students are gaining hands-on artificial intelligence training by learning how generative AI can mislead or oversimplify legal reasoning—an issue that Professor Chinmayi Sharma (@chinmayisharma.bsky.social) says "underscores the need for responsible AI use." via Reuters (@reuters.com)

After building an impressive career at Cleary Gottlieb—one of the world’s leading international law firms—Clinical Professor Katherine Hughes ’08 has brought her talents to Fordham Law as the new director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic. Read more about her return to her alma mater:

Join the Center on Asian Americans and the Law for a special screening of David Henry Hwang’s play, “Yellow Face,” & panel discussion with director Leigh Silverman & Tony Award winner Francis Jue on 9/30. RSVP: https://go.activecalendar.com/FordhamUniversity/site/law/event/screening-of-yellow-face/

As courts across the United States are considering whether school-choice programs violate state constitutions, Fordham Law Professor Aaron Saiger spoke with State Court Report (@statecourtreport.org) about the litigation strategy being deployed in the fight against school choice.

From funding scholarships & student affairs programming to seeding the new Dean’s Strategic Initiatives Fund, Fordham Law graduate David A. Javdan ’93’s generosity is helping to shape the future of the Law School. Read how:

What is a 'work-appropriate' shoe? Susan Scafidi, founder and director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School, provides the official, legal answer in the latest edition of The New York Times (@nytimes.com)' "Ask Vanessa" column.

After President Donald Trump publicly called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring charges against three of his perceived political opponents, Bruce Green, director of Fordham Law's Louis Stein Center for Law & Ethics, spoke with NBC News (@nbcnews.com) about the ethics issues at hand.

Will firing squad executions continue to be used in carrying out death sentences nationwide? Fordham Law Professor Deborah Denno, a legal expert in death penalty issues, shares her opinion with The Post and Courier (@postandcourier.bsky.social).

Full House: Fordham Law edition Meet the 2025-2026 Student Bar Association Executive Board: President Chris Hayes ’26 VP (Day) Alexa Lister ’26 VP (Evening) Jillian Foley ’27 Treasurer Ashlyn Smith ’28 Comms Director Alexander Benjamin ’27 Secretary Ruby Elwell ’27 DEIB Director Dylan Buck ’27

In recent years, critics have urged the use of the 25th Amendment to remove sitting presidents, often citing age or political concerns. Fordham Law Dean Emeritus John D. Feerick '61, who helped draft the amendment, explains its original intention to PBS.

NEW: As programs allowing the use of public funds for private education expand across the US, several state courts are now hearing challenges to their constitutionality. @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social's Aaron Saiger discusses the litigation strategy deployed in the fight against school choice.

This fall, Fordham Law was listed among the "Top Law Schools for Family Law" in The National Jurist's preLaw magazine—receiving an A- rating in this specialty area.

Located in the heart of New York City on Manhattan’s vibrant Upper West Side, Fordham Law is proud to prepare law students who are ready to create a real-world impact in ways that make the Law School community, New York City, and the world better. Happy National New York Day!

Fordham University President Tania Tetlow—the first layperson and first woman to hold the office at Fordham—joined Fordham Law Women as a guest speaker at the student group's fall general body meeting to discuss her career trajectory & navigating gender & professional challenges in law & academia.

Congrats to Fordham Law grads Vivian Huelgo '97 & Adjunct Prof. Vanessa A. Nadal '10 upon being named 2025 Latina Trailblazers by LatinoJustice PRLDEF (@latinojustice.bsky.social) for their work in breaking barriers, creating opportunities, & driving justice & equity in their respective industries.

Meet some of the students from Fordham Law’s newest first-year class and learn more about their journeys to the Law School—including #FutureFordhamLawyer Shuang Hundley ’28, a former tenured professor who studied the impact of social media on decision making.

Did the Federal Communications Commission overstep the bounds of government oversight when it called for action against late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel? Fordham Law Professor Olivier Sylvain (@oliviersylvain.bsky.social) answers the question for PolitiFact (@politifact.bsky.social).

Fordham Law Professor Adam Orford argues that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act were less likely to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions than believed when enacted. Read more in Volume 51.3 of Ecology Law Quarterly:

The Fordham Law & business communities will gather at the annual A.A. Sommer, Jr. Lecture on Corporate, Securities, and Financial Law on Oct. 7. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul S. Atkins will serve as the guest speaker for the 25th anniversary this year. Learn more and register today:

Congrats to Fordham Law grad Matthew T. McLaughlin '94, partner-in-charge of Venable's NY office, upon being named Office Managing Partner of the Year at New York Law Journal's 2025 New York Legal Awards. 📝 : https://www.venable.com/about/news/2025/09/matt-mclaughlin-named-office-managing-partner-of

Jerry Goldfeder (@jerrygoldfeder.bsky.social), director of Fordham Law's Voting Rights & Democracy Project, breaks down ongoing election law cases across the United States—including redistricting, voting rights, and ballot access—in this op-ed for New York Law Journal.

Fordham's Black Law Students Association kicked off the fall semester with its Third Annual Diaspora Celebration, embracing and exploring cultures and food from across the Black Diaspora.

Recent Fordham Law graduate Kristina Haller '25 shares why she decided to leave Germany and pursue an LL.M. degree in New York City, and how her year in the Big Apple was "rich in valuable and enriching experiences." Read more:

On this week’s Bite-Sized Business Law Podcast, Fordham Law Professor Amelia Martella ’07 and University of Colorado Law Professor Ann Lipton break down Elon Musk’s unprecedented $1 trillion pay package. Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trillion-dollar-man/id1671246836?i=1000727013089

Fordham Law's Puerto Rico Alumni Chapter recently had a summertime social, where they networked and mingled at the Caribe Hilton hotel, which is also a rumored birthplace of the piña colada. L-R: Daniel Grunberg '01, Jason Kaplan '01, Chapter President Fred Kessler '88, and Doira Diaz-Rivera '01.

Susan Scafidi, founder and director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law, comments on the danger of mixing work and home life, following the news of the $95 million breakup battle between "fashion's power couple" Natalie Massenet and Erik Torstensson. via Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

Learn how the Fordham Latin American Law Students Association is celebrating Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month, from President Carmen Florez '26 herself. 📝 : https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2025/09/15/fordham-laws-lalsa-celebrates-latine-hispanic-heritage-month-by-harnessing-the-power-of-community/

Fordham Law Professor Adam Orford provides a legal analysis of how the Climate Working Group violates the Federal Advisory Committee Act, in this Vermont Journal of Environmental Law EcoPerspectives blog. Read more:

Congratulations to all of the Fordham Law alumni included in Lawdragon's 4th edition of the 500 Leading Global Litigators list for their recent accomplishments & leadership in various practice areas & industries. View the complete list:

Congratulations to Fordham Law graduate Rachel Dooley '05, chief innovation officer at Kirkland & Ellis, upon being named one of the Top 25 Women Chief Innovation Officers of 2025 by Women We Admire. Read more about her accomplishments and career trajectory:

A panel of well-known critics of climate science, who have issued a controversial draft report questioning the evidence underlying global warming, has been disbanded. Fordham Law Prof. Adam Orford comments on the future of the draft's potential use in regulatory decisions. via Nature (@nature.com)

What advice would Fordham Law graduate Morgan Mouchette '10, partner at Blank Rome, give to those looking to become a practice leader? "Take the time to be a good colleague, team player, and attorney." via Law.com

What advice would Fordham Law graduate Sophia Agathis '16, asset finance attorney in Holland & Knight's New York office, give to young lawyers? "Focus on learning as much as they can and be exposed to as much as they can." via Law.com

If the U.S. Supreme Court rules in President Donald Trump’s favor on tariffs, Fordham Law Prof. John Brooks warns to The Wall Street Journal (@wsj.com) that the distinction between tariffs and taxes could become more blurred.

Candidate Jim Walden dropped out of the New York City Mayor’s race, but his name’s still on the ballot. Jerry Goldfeder (@jerrygoldfeder.bsky.social), director of Fordham Law’s Voting Rights & Democracy Project, discusses the impact of having him on the ballot. via The New York Times (@nytimes.com)

The family of Rev. Dr. Romaine L. Gardner Esq., a long-time clinical professor who died in September 2024, has established a generous scholarship in his name at Fordham Law School. Learn more about Dr. Gardner's life and the legacy he has left at Fordham:

Fordham Law remembers and honors the memory of all those lost 24 years ago today on September 11, including alumni Kevin F. Cleary LAW '91, Dwight D. Darcy FCRH '67, LAW '71, Linda C. Lee LAW '94, and FDNY Battalion Chief John M. Moran LAW '94.

Jerry Goldfeder (@jerrygoldfeder.bsky.social), Fordham Law's Voting Rights & Democracy Project director, contributed to the final report of the @americanbar.org Task Force for American Democracy, a 2-year bipartisan effort to address threats to the rule of law & U.S. institutions. Read the report:

Fordham Law students volunteered their time to help non-profits across NYC as part of the School's Public Service Day. Read more: https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2025/09/10/fordham-law-students-give-back-to-the-community-at-public-service-day-events/ View more photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCs9Wq

Fordham Law graduate Steffanny Acevedo-Perez '25's March 2025 article in the Fordham Journal of Corporate & Financial Law—which explored the potential corporate exodus from Delaware and its legal fallout and implications—was recently highlighted by Business Insider (@businessinsider.com).

Kicking off the 2025-2026 academic year's "The Big Idea" Q&A series—where Fordham Law faculty spotlight the ideas that drive their work—Prof. Adam Orford discusses his forthcoming article that explores the legal arguments over the administration's cuts to federal spending to address climate change.

Fordham Law graduate Anda Bologa, S.J.D. ’22 analyzes the US-EU Data Privacy Framework—which allows personal data to flow freely across the Atlantic—in this article for the Center for European Policy Analysis (@cepa.org).

Is it against the law to wear the American flag on your clothes? Susan Scafidi, founder and director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law School, answers the fashion-related question for The New York Times (@nytimes.com).

On the latest episode of California Lawyers Association's "Trust Me" podcast, Fordham Law graduate Martin Shenkman '85 shares his thoughts on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impact on estate and tax planning.

Fordham Law students can join affinity groups, legal journals, sports clubs, and more thanks to the more than 60 student organizations available at the Law School. This fall's student group fair highlighted the large number of offerings. View more photos from the event: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCthKB

Save the date for a book talk and panel featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Adam Haslett on Oct. 8, 4 to 6 pm, at Fordham Law School. Haslett will read from his new novel, "Mothers and Sons," followed by a conversation between Haslett and Fordham Law Profs. Julie Suk and Jennifer Gordon.