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Chacahoula 2026, Volume 93, Pawan Khatri, Alayna Pellegrin

Chacahoula

The 2026 issue of Chacahoula, There's No Place Like Home, emphasizes the way in which our university becomes a home to students.  Featuring prize-winning poetry from Allyson Gee, Nick Fredrick, Amaris Kendall and Anmol Subedi, the book includes December 2025 and May 2026 graduating classes, as well as stunning photography of  campus life on the banks of Bayou Desiard. With features covering students, faculty, and staff, this year's time capsule preserves an academic year in the life of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. This edition includes a video message from President Carrie Castille. Download the PDF to your device …

Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: Display Boards, Natasha Nandlal Varyani

Institute for Race and the Law

These slides are quotes by the contributors to the book “Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: A Collection of Personal Narratives from the Day and What Followed, edited by Professor Natasha Nandlal Varyani, Director of the Institute for Race and the Law. The slides were displayed at the program “September 11th: 25 Years After, Remembrance, Reflection & Community,” held at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on Friday, September 11, 2026. The Roger Williams University Institute for Race and the Law, the Boston Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston co-sponsored this program. The book …

Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: A Collection Of Personal Narratives From The Day And What Followed, Natasha Nandlal Varyani

Institute for Race and the Law

This book is a collection of personal reflections on 9/11, edited by Professor Natasha Nandlal Varyani, Director of the Institute for Race and the Law, printed and distributed at the program “September 11th: 25 Years After, Remembrance, Reflection & Community,” held at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on Friday, September 11, 2026. The Roger Williams University Institute for Race and the Law, the Boston Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston co-sponsored this program. A collection of quotes from the contributors is also available in the collection.

Decolonial Human Rights Practice: Tactics, Obstacles, And Futures, Sarah Knuckey, Anjli Parrin, Gulika Reddy

Faculty Books

Human rights advocacy takes place within a deeply unequal world. As activists seek to protect rights, they struggle against the global economic and political power imbalances that drive violations. Movements for human rights are engaged in an internal struggle as well: against a human rights ecosystem that has long favored Global North organizations at the expense of civil society in the Global South. Decolonial Human Rights Practice: Tactics, Obstacles, and Futures explores the ongoing struggle of human rights organizations to confront and dismantle the coloniality of human rights advocacy.

Through a granular study of everyday advocacy practice which builds upon …

A Fireside Chat With Aarti Sheth '14, Netflix, Cardozo Fame Center, Aarti Sheth

2026 Event Invitations

Aarti Sheth '14, Director, HR Business Partner at Netflix, will join Professor Barbara Kolsun '82, Director of the FAME Center, in a conversation about finding work in the entertainment industry.

The Byu Advocate, J. Reuben Clark Law School

The BYU Advocate (& Annual Reports)

"Experiential learning opportunities in law school have expanded dramatically, but pressure remains for students to graduate ready to practice. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education and legal practice, generating questions about how and what to teach and raising uncertainties about future employment. At the same time, big firms are interviewing students in their first semester and extending offers before or shortly after first-semester grades are out."

– David H. Moore

The Supreme Court And The Constitution, Tom Rozinski

Open Touro Created

2026

The Supreme Court and the Constitution is a casebook for undergraduate students who want to earn about the Constitutional structure of the US government. Since the Supreme Court is responsible for interpreting the Constitution, the book begins with a history of the Court before examining the processes and methods it uses to decide cases. There is also a unit on the development of judicial review and the limitations on the scope of the Court’s actions. One major unit examines the powers of the president in both foreign and domestic affairs, and includes a section on presidential immunities. Another major …

Indian Independence, Unknown

Usher Burdick Papers

This editorial, titled “Indian Independence,” reflects on the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Native Americans due to colonization and federal policy and discusses the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ policy that allows tribes to govern themselves and gain independence from federal supervision, though it notes that full independence remains a distant goal. It addresses concerns about overprotection, undereducation, and the lack of viable opportunities for tribes to thrive economically, particularly in agriculture and ranching.

Pride March Celebration, Cardozo Alumni Association, Cardozo Outlaw

2025–2026 Flyers

No abstract provided.

Calvip Cohort 4 Local Evaluation Report: Peace And Justice Law Center’S Legal Services To Support Gang Desistance, Nyla Baxter-Williamson Ma, Kirsten Chaplin Ma, Tori Luna Ma, Topher Mcdougal Phd

Kroc IPJ Research and Resources

This Local Evaluation Report assesses the implementation and outcomes of the Peace and Justice Law Center’s Legal Services to Support Gang Desistance (LSSGD) project, funded by the California Board of State and Community Correction’s California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (CalVIP) Grant, Cohort 4. Through LSSGD, PJLC sought to provide direct legal services to current or formerly gang-involved individuals, as well as those treated by law enforcement as gang-involved, to reduce legal obstacles to desistance, expand access to lawful employment, promote family stability, and improve trust in legal institutions. The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ) …

2026 Commencement Exercises, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

Commencement Programs

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Felix Wu, JD, PhD, Vice Dean, Professor of Law, Herald

Presiding: 

Selma Botman, PhD, Provost and Vice President for  Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University, Chief Marshal

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem: 

Cantor Ira W. Heller, JD, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 2008

Remarks: 

Melanie Leslie, JD, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 1991

Commencement Address: 

Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals

Student Remarks: 

Quentin Decurnes, LL.M. Class Speaker, Class of 2026

Basya Bates, …

Nyu Cardozo Robotaxi Symposium, Heyman Center On Corporate Governance, The Guarini Center On Environmental, Energy & Land Use Law

2026 Event Invitations

In the past year, interest in robotaxis in New York has surged. Last summer, Waymo started testing its vehicles on Manhattan streets. In January, Governor Hochul proposed automated vehicle pilot programs upstate. But in February, she withdrew her proposal under pressure. And in March, Waymo’s testing permit expired. The future of robotaxis in New York is an open question. This Symposium will explore the legal and policy issues that robotaxis raise. Our goal is to enrich the public conversation by bringing together experts from around the country to share their knowledge and experience. There will be two panels: one on …

2026 Inspire! Awards, Cardozo Center For Public Service Law

2026 Event Invitations

Please join the law school community for this fantastic event, which will celebrate students and community leaders who have made a powerful impact in public service this past year.

This event will be held in a hybrid format so you can attend in-person or remotely.

Information Access And Correspondence Education For Incarcerated People, Evan J. Pasco

Library Research Scholars Program Spring 2026

Having quality access to education is an important factor in improving outcomes for incarcerated individuals, which includes higher employment rates and reduced recidivism. Unfortunately, incarcerated learners face many barriers when attempting to participate in these educational programs, such as high cost, censorship, and institutional restrictions. Despite the importance of continuing education, limited centralized information remains available on it or the obstacles that affect participation.

This project focuses on the broader information landscape for incarcerated learners, particularly examining correspondence education programs in the United States. This research includes an analysis of common barriers in accessing education, a review of scholarly literature …

The Law Of Healthcare Administration, 11th Ed., Sallie Sanford, J. Stuart Showalter

Books

The Law of Healthcare Administration, 11th Edition,aims to provide future healthcare leaders with the most accurate, engaging, and practical guide to this complex area of law. Its extensively revised 15 chapters include coverage of the American legal system, medical malpractice law, tax exempt standards, fraud and abuse investigations, abortion regulation, healthcare initiatives undertaken by the second Trump administration, and more.  Its new case law examples involve not only hospitals and physicians but also other institutional providers (such as community health centers and nursing homes) and individual allied health professionals (such as pharmacists and nurse practitioners).

Alumni Panel | Hot Legal Issues In Business, Corporate, And Compliance Practice, Ronald H. Filler Institute For Financial Services Law

Ronald H. Filler Institute for Financial Services Law

April 29, 2026

End Of Semester 2026 Sundae Party, Cardozo Office Of Student Services & Advising

2025–2026 Flyers

Make your own sundae bar with your choice of toppings !

Decompress With Apalsa, Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (Apalsa)

2025–2026 Flyers

Mingle with current and incoming E-Boards & friends with sushi, pasta and other snacks!

Inside Federal Prosecution, Cardozo Criminal Law Society

2025–2026 Flyers

Come hear Assistant United States Attorneys and Agents from Federal Bureau of Investigation discuss how law enforcement and prosecutors work together in building and trying cases.

Reimagining Justice: Cast, Indigeneity, And Collective Resistance, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr)

2025–2026 Flyers

Please join the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights for a public panel in honor of Dalit History Month and and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues exploring the intertwined experiences of caste-oppressed and Indigenous communities.

Reimagining Justice: Caste, Indigeneity, And Collective Resistance, Cardozo Law Institute In Holocaust And Human Rights (Clihhr), Caroline Laporte, Christina Dhanuja, Ramya Kudekallu

2026 Event Invitations

Please join the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights for a public panel in honor of Dalit History Month and the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues exploring the intertwined experiences of caste-oppressed and Indigenous communities. Drawing on diverse global contexts, including South Asia and its diasporas, as well as the Americas, the discussion will highlight challenges these communities face under their respective regimes and entrenched social hierarchies.

Fireside Chat | Shawn Kodes ’07: Asset-Backed Finance: A Guide For Future Lawyers, Ronald H. Filler Institute For Financial Services Law

Ronald H. Filler Institute for Financial Services Law

April 21, 2026

Y2gay: Second Chance Prom, Cardozo Outlaw

2025–2026 Flyers

No abstract provided.

A Conversation On Ethics & The Law With The Honorable Ruth Pickholz, Cardozo Criminal Law Society

2025–2026 Flyers

Retired Justice of the Supreme Court, New York City County.

The Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution Presents: Before You Sign, Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution, Gretchen Carlson, Julie Roginsky

2026 Event Invitations

Join Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky, co-founders of Lift Our Voices, for a lunchtime discussion on workplace fairness and the hidden impact of nondisclosure agreements and forced arbitration clauses.

The event includes launch of the Lift Our Voices LOV Where You Work AI Tool, an innovative platform that empowers employees to understand what they’re signing before it’s too late. By translating dense legal language in NDAs and forced arbitration clauses into plain English, the tool brings hidden terms to the forefront.

Bring your own employment contract to the event and put the tool to the test.

The Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution Invites You To: The Dispute Resolution Educators Colloquium, Kukin Program For Conflict Resolution, Benjamin N. Cardozo School Of Law

2026 Event Invitations

This event brings dispute resolution educators—faculty, adjuncts, clinicians, and trainers—together for a day of community, learning, conversation, creativity, and mutual support. The program will feature demonstrations of innovative teaching methods, conversations around hot educational topics, the annual Dispute Resolution Teachers Resource Share, and more.

Brushstrokes & Bequests: Estate Planning For Artist And Collectors, Cardozo Art Law Society, Cardozo Fame Center

2025–2026 Flyers

No abstract provided.

Cardozo Blsa Presents: Trivia Night, Black Law Students Association (Blsa)

2025–2026 Flyers

Have some fun before finals and compete in a few rounds of trivia!