Albany Law School Podcast

With Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 29) we need to talk Environmental Law with Prof. Jonathan Rosenbloom and Prof. and Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship Keith Hirokawa on the podcast this week! Sustainable City Code: https://sustainablecitycode.org/ Bees work at Albany Law School - https://www.albanylaw.edu/about/news/the-next-six-legged-step-american-bumblebee-closer-endanger...

The Government Law Review and the Government Law Center hosted its spring panel discussion continuing the discussion surrounding redlining—the discriminatory practice of withholding services to neighborhoods labeled as ‘hazardous’ under existing public policy—and its proven detrimental side effects for people of color. Richard Rothstein, Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and a...

The Government Law Center at Albany Law School hosted the second installment of the 2022 Warren M. Anderson Seminar Series on March 23, which focused on the revitalization of the New York State Law Revision Commission. Director of the Government Law Center Leslie Stein ’81 moderated the discussion between the panelists: Peter J. Kiernan, Esq., Chair of the New York State Law Revision Commission Mi...

Meet Jacob Mantey ‘22 and his deep commitment to immigration law at Albany Law - through clinic work and student organizations - on this week’s podcast! County Funding to Aid U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), Albany Law School in Assisting Refugees: https://www.albanylaw.edu/the-justice-center/news/county-funding-aid-us-committee-refugees-and-immigrants-uscri-albany-law Immigrati...

Professor Hayat Bearat, Director of the Family Violence Litigation Clinic, along with Danielle Salazar ’23, Chloe Ross ’23, and Taylor Bacon ’23 presented to the Albany Medical College student, faculty and leadership on Wednesday, April 13. Albany Medical College Community Grand Rounds is a student-led and student-organized meeting that grew in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A volunteer group...

Join the Federalist Society and the American Constitution Society for this discussion between: Noel J. Francisco - Partner, Jones Day; 47th Solicitor General of the United States (2017-20) Elliot Mincberg - Senior Fellow, People for the American Way Vincent Bonventre - Justice Robert H. Jackson Distinguished Professor of Law, Albany Law School Also helping with the event were the Cardoza Legal Soc...

Another entry in the Meet the Student Series features Danielle Salazar ‘23 and Chloe Ross ‘23 and their experiences in the Family Violence Litigation Clinic. They also share why Albany Law was the right fit for them, law school during COVID, and the superpower that they would have if given the chance! Prof. Hayat Bearat - The New Director of the Family Violence Litigation Clinic - https://soundclo...

Presented by the Latin American Law Student Association Vendors AfriKan Queens Boutique In Our Own Voices, Inc. Mayan Hands Performers Alex Hill Doralis Allen Phenomenal Voices Keynote Address  Professor Anthony Farley, James Campbell Matthews Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence Panelists Honorable Richard Rivera Honorable Christina L. Ryba Brenda Baddam Esq. Assistant Professor of Law F...

The Albany Law School Veterans' Pro Bono Project presents a discussion between Benjamin Pomerance and Judge Jaquith regarding the judge’s path from Army Judge Advocate General Corps to a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and recent developments in the field of veterans’ law.  Thank you to co-sponsor New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Veterans.&...

It is a stressful time of year, but Prof. Danshera Cords is here to help. She primarily teaches in the areas of federal taxation of individuals, corporations and partnerships, and tax policy and social justice. She also writes about tax procedure and disaster relief and works with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program here on campus. Jared Scali '23, Keith Pelcher '23 and the Volunteer Incom...

Join OUTLaw and the Immigration Society to speak with Staff Attorney, Adjunct Professor Lauren DesRosiers about the unique challenges LGBTQ people face when applying for asylum. More about Prof. DesRosiers: albanylaw.edu/the-justice-center/staff-attorney-adjunct-professor-lauren-desrosiers More about OUTLaw and the Immigration Society: https://www.albanylaw.edu/student-organizations

The Albany Law School American Constitution Society presents its 2nd Annual Speaker Series: Decisions Affecting Democracy Under the Roberts Court MODERATOR  Prof. Vincent M. Bonventre - Justice Robert H. Jackson Distinguished Professor of Law, Albany Law School PANELISTS  Tom Ginsburg - Leo Spitz Professor of International Law, University of Chicago Aziz Z. Huq - Frank and Bernice J. Gre...

Jinah Ahn ‘23 joins us to talk about Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen in Troy and being named one of Albany Business Review’s 40 under 40. Sunhee's Farm and Kitchen: https://www.sunhees.com/ 40 Under 40: https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/40-under-40 More about Jinah: https://www.albanylaw.edu/spotlight/student/kim-23-investing-the-community-law-degree-and-homegrown-business More about the Immigration La...

The Albany Law School National Lawyers Guild met and spoke with Albany Common Council Representative Gabriella Romero on March 28, 2022. Romero represents the 6th Ward, which encompasses the Park South, Hudson/Park, Center Square, and Washington Park neighborhoods. She is the first Latina to represent the 6th Ward, and the first public defender to serve on Albany’s Common Council.  More about...

Seth Gilbertson '06 has worked for years in the State University of New York essentially helping run, "tiny cities." He is moving on (you'll have to listen to hear more), but he shares his insights on his work in SUNY, his time in the health law clinic, and his experiences as Editor in Chief of the Albany Law Review.

The first course in our new Government Affairs and Advocacy 100% online graduate program starts on Monday! Join Adjunct Professor Malcom M. Butehorn for an introduction to the State and Local Government course. Learn more about Online Graduate Programs at Albany Law School: https://www.albanylaw.edu/graduate More about Prof Butehorn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcombutehorn More about Government...

Albany Law School is helping ease the IRStress this time of year with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) headed up by Jared Scali and Keith Pelcher both from the Class of 2023. Even if you think taxes are boring, this is a really fun podcast. Interested in helping out?  Jared Scali - jscali@albanylaw.edu Keith Pelcher - kpelcher@albanylaw.edu

The Women's Law Caucus and the Capital Women's District Bar Association co-hosted a woman in law career panel as part of Gender & Law Week. Find out more about potential careers, unexpected pathways, and advice for job-seekers. Panelists include: Rebekah Nellis Kennedy - Majority Counsel, Albany County Legislature Rebecca Harp - Assistant Public Defender, Albany County Andreanna Diliberto - As...

Speakers include: · Hon. Ricja Rice, Judge, Albany City Court; First Vice President, Capital District Black and Hispanic Bar Association · Hon. Troy K. Webber, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department; Co-Chair of the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission · Mary Fitzpatrick, Esq., Assistant Dean of Career Services, Albany Law School · Hon. Richard Rivera, Supervising Judge, Famil...

Professors Ted De Barbieri and Pat Reyhan discuss the Federal Reserve, inflation, and monetary policy with best selling autor Christopher Leonard. Leaonard's recent book, The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy, tells the story of the Fed's quantitative easing program, the implications Fed policy has on the economy, and what it means for law and regulation. Firs...

Join in on a discussion of women's rights through the lens of current events in Afghanistan. Hosted by Isabella Napodano, panelists included: Journalist Zainab Farahmand Dr. Alexandra Harrington Dr. Ahmad Sarmast The event was a collaboration of the Women's Law Caucus and the Women's Leadership Initiative.

As part of the International Women's Day and Kate Stoneman Day here at Albany Law School, fellows from the Women's Leadership Initative take over the podcast for the week! Albany Law School has a storied history of supporting women in the law. Kate Stoneman, Class of 1898, was the first woman admitted to practice law in New York State and paved the way for the thousands to follow. The Women’s Lead...

Albany Law School’s Kate Stoneman Honorary Committee was proud to announce that Berta E. Hernández-Truyol ’78 — an internationally-renowned human rights scholar — as the recipient of the prestigious 2022 Miriam M. Netter ’72 Stoneman Award. The Hon. Shirley Troutman ’85, Hon. Marsha D. Michael ’02, and Rita Pasarell ’08 will also be honored with awards as each is recognized by Albany Law School fo...

Join Justice Robert H. Jackson Distinguished Professor of Law Vin Bonventre as he goes in-depth on the background of Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Bonventre is also the author of New York Court Watcher, a blog devoted to commentary on developments at the Supreme Court, the New York Court of Appeals, and other state supreme courts nationwide. By the way, Justice Robert H Jackson is o...

The Wellness Initiative at Albany Law School invited Byron Fogan '08 to share his story of addiction and recovery on Feb. 23. Byron K. Fogan is the Managing Member and Founder of Cocoon Strategies & Solutions, LLC.  As an attorney, he represented the diplomatic mission of a foreign government in the United States for nearly a decade.  He has a lived experience of substance use disord...