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Charting His Course: Steven Cordero ’99 on Building a Career in Law The way Steven Cordero ’99 remembers it, he didn’t set out to become a lawyer. It was a month-long shift of night duty in the U.S. Army while stationed in

Fordham Law graduate Steven Cordero ’99 says Latinos are needed in the legal profession and shares his story of his modest upbringing to becoming a litigation partner at Akerman LLP.

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Why “the 26 words that made the internet” may not protect Big Tech in the AI age | Fortune As Big Tech turns to AI-powered chatbots, legal experts warn that Section 230 is unlikely to apply.

While Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has historically protected tech companies from liability for third-party content, Fordham Law Professor Chinmayi Sharma (@chinmayisharma.bsky.social) says its applicability to AI-generated content is unclear and in some cases, unlikely.

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Fordham Law is proud to have recently co-hosted the International Access to Justice Forum 2025, which convened approximately 150 scholars, researchers, & dispute resolution experts from 20 countries to discuss new research, theory, & policy in the global movement for civil justice across 35 panels.

National Italian American Foundation Elects John F. Calvelli as New Chairman - The National Italian American Foundation NEW YORK (April 11, 2025) – The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce the election of John F. Calvelli as its new Chairman, effective immediately. Mr. Calvelli succeeds Ro...

Fordham Law graduate John F. Calvelli ’87, who was elected the National Italian American Foundation's new chairman this year, is playing an instrumental role in advancing the organization’s mission to preserve Italian heritage and culture.

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Law Schools Work to Tackle Access to Justice “Our whole system of structuring representation and counsel and the provision of legal services in this country leaves out a massive number of people,” Matthew Diller, professor of law and dean emeritus at Fordham University School of Law, told Law.com.

Fordham Law Dean Emeritus Matthew Diller spoke with Law.com about teaching Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility this semester at the Law School with a focus on access to justice.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Taylor Doaty ’28 worked in HR at Google, where she investigated harassment, retaliation, & discrimination-related complaints. Now, she’s inspired to study law & advocate for others.

📝: https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2025/10/03/advancing-workplace-equity-meet-taylor-doaty-28/

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Congratulations to Fordham Law Professor Ethan J. Leib, who was recently elected a member of the American Law Institute, which produces scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and improve the law. He is the 17th Fordham Law faculty member to be part of the prestigious national organization.

Promotional poster for a book talk at Fordham School of Law featuring Pulitzer-Prize finalist Adam Haslett on October 8, 2025. The event includes a discussion of his book 'Mothers and Sons' from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with an introductions by Dean Joseph Landau. A book signing will follow. The poster includes a photo of Adam Haslett and a QR code for registration.

LOCATION UPDATE! Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Haslett will read from his latest novel, speak w/ Fordham Law Profs. Jennifer Gordon & Julie Suk, & have a book signing in 7-119 next week. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqWRXS5TEXdSM0B3O07sDojg6SSpN10Msl_QSYSpamfmXeBg/viewform

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Family members of first-year Fordham Law students got to attend classes, hear from Dean Joseph Landau, and enjoy a lunchtime reception as part of this year's annual Family Day experience, which brings together students and loved ones at the Law School.

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The 351 Exchange ETF Is Here. More Are on the Way The ETF strategy lets wealthy investors defer, or even avoid, capital gains tax liabilities.

Fordham Law Professor Jeffrey Colon spoke with The Daily Upside about what he considers to be "inappropriate" tax arbitrage as wealthy investors are now found to be deferring, or even avoiding, capital gains tax liabilities.

You’d think I might get tired of it, but I still bloody love literally talking my book. And there’s fortunately lots more to say now, four years after it first came out!

I even got a chance to give a little sneak preview of my next book. Thanks to Amy and Fordham Law for the invite. 🙏

Are Trump Film Tariffs Legal? Why The Berman Amendment Could Block Them Federal law prohibits presidents from regulating imports of “informational materials,” including films.

Fordham Law Professor John Brooks spoke with Forbes (@forbes.com) about whether the 1988 Berman Amendment applies to President Donald Trump’s recently proposed tariffs on films made outside the United States.

Experts say Supreme Court could combine independence cases Legal experts say the outcome of Slaughter v. Trump, which considers Trump's termination of a Federal Trade Commission member, could have profound implications for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's...

Would the Supreme Court make exceptions for a ruling that strikes down Humprey's Executor, a 1935 precedent limiting the president's authority to remove officials from independent agencies? Fordham Law Prof. Jane Manners (@janemanners.bsky.social) shares her expert legal opinion w/ American Banker.

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Congratulations to Fordham Law Professor Harlan Cohen (@harlangcohen.bsky.social) who has been elected one of the incoming editors-in-chief of the American Journal of International Law (@ajil.bsky.social). His tenure will begin in April 2026.

On this week’s Bite-Sized Business Law Podcast, Fordham Law Prof. Amelia Martella ’07 discusses the rise of passive investing with @financialtimes.com’s @robinwigglesworth.ft.com.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-index-revolution-how-one-heretical-idea-changed/id1671246836?i=1000729239851

Judge and Attorney Uncover Link Between Law and Baseball A South Florida judge and a law professor set out to determine how many Hall of Famers were attorneys, and the results surprised them. Among the famous: a current Florida Bar member.

Fordham Law graduate Walter O'Malley '30 famously transformed baseball's business side with legal prowess as the Dodgers' vice president and owner. Now, the 2008 Hall of Famer is highlighted in the new book, "Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame: A Collection of Biographical Essays."

Excited to share a draft of my Note—AI Procurement as Regulatory Reconnaissance—forthcoming in the Fordham Law Review. Inspired by @cary-coglianese.bsky.social, I contend that federal procurement offers a compelling information-forcing tool to inform AI regulation.

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Antitrust Law and Oligarchy: The Intersection of Markets, Democracy, and Power The Fordham Law Review presents Antitrust Law and Oligarchy: The Intersection of Markets, Democracy, and Power

Cool upcoming event: On Friday, October 10, 2025, the Fordham Law Review presents Antitrust Law and Oligarchy: The Intersection of Markets, Democracy, and Power.

The event will take place in-person and on Zoom, and CLE credit will be available.

At orientation last month, Fordham Law students were handed two summaries of rapper Drake's defamation lawsuit— one written by a law professor, the other by ChatGPT. The exercise was part of the first-ever AI session for incoming students at the Manhattan law school reut.rs/47VvFwg

On Oct 1 (Wednesday), John R. Brooks (Fordham), will present the draft paper, “Stock Dividends, The Supreme Court, And The Great Crash Of 1929”, at the Mizzou Law Tax Policy Colloquium, from 2:00 to 3:15 pm Central Time. 1/ @fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social

Fordham Law faculty, students, and staff: Are you running in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 2? We want to know!

DM us or email us at lawcommunications[at]fordham[dot]com to be featured in an upcoming social media project!

#TCSNYCMarathon

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To celebrate Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month, the Fordham Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) shared an array of culinary dishes with the Fordham Law community, to celebrate their rich heritage at LALSA's seventh annual Passport to Latin America food festival.

Donald Trump’s US attorneys, unvetted by the Senate, move full steam ahead Some have displayed far more obedience to Trump than full-time U.S. attorneys have ever shown to presidents they served under.

Former Southern District of New York Assistant U.S. Attorney and current Fordham Law Adjunct Professor Miriam E. Rocah spoke with Politico (@politico.com) about the changing culture of the Justice Department, following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

🥳 🎂 🎉 Happy 120th Birthday, Fordham Law School! 🎉 🎂 🥳

No matter the year or location, Fordham Law has long been committed to providing excellence in a legal education that is shaped by a deep commitment to Jesuit principles of public service since its founding in 1905.

A conviction may be beside the point for the Justice Department as it pursues case against Comey Now that it’s secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, the Justice Department faces the significantly tougher task of building a case it can prove to a jury beyond a reasonable d...

Bruce Green, director of Fordham Law's Louis Stein Center for Law and Ethics, explains why he believes a conviction may be beside the point for the Justice Department as it pursues case against former FBI Director James Comey. via The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com)

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Congrats to Fordham Law grad J.C. Polanco '05, assistant professor at University of Mount Saint Vincent, upon being named to the 2025 Bronx Power 100 list by City & State New York.

Read more: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2025/06/2025-bronx-power-100/405759/?oref=csny-homepage-river

A Conversation with Volker Türk YouTube video by Council on Foreign Relations

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, name-dropped Fordham Law Prof. Catherine Powell (@catherinepowellesq.bsky.social)'s co-authored Council on Foreign Relations (@cfr.org) brief, while speaking with Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

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Trump's Boycott of the UN's Human Rights Process Puts America Last, Not First The Trump administration has chosen to retreat from UN human rights standards and processes. These decisions make Americans less safe.

While dodging scrutiny of its own record, the Trump administration has not foregone criticizing human rights abuses in other countries—albeit on a selective and politicized basis, write Catherine Powell, Beth Van Schaack, and Desirée Cormier Smith.

Latino Judges Association illuminate three judicial standouts for their service at Foundation gala The Latino Judges Association Foundation honored three legal leaders and raised funds to support aspiring Latino law students.

Congratulations to Fordham Law graduate Judge Joanne Quiñones '97 upon being honored by The Latino Judges Association Foundation, for being "a lifelong champion of access and dignity in the courtroom," at its annual reception.

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#FutureFordhamLawyer Beth Miller ’28 served 20 yrs in the Air Force & worked as a commercial pilot. Now she’s ready for the next chapter of her life—taking on the world as a Fordham Law student.

https://news.law.fordham.edu/blog/2025/09/26/from-aviation-to-arts-advocacy-meet-1l-student-beth-miller/