College of Law

Law Professor’s Research Uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Fairness of Criminal Court Scheduling

A College of Law professor who is an expert on criminal court pretrial appearance is partnering with computer science faculty to see if artificial intelligence
Diane Stirling Aug. 14, 2024
Law Professor’s Research Uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Fairness of Criminal Court Scheduling

Experts Available for Ukraine Incursion

If you need an expert to discuss Ukraine's incursion in Russia, two Syracuse University professors are available for interviews. To schedule an interview, please reach
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 14, 2024
Experts Available for Ukraine Incursion

Expert Analysis on Middle East Tensions

If you are looking for an expert to discuss tensions in the Middle East, retired Vice Admiral Robert Murrett is available for interviews. Murrett is
Vanessa Marquette Aug. 7, 2024

’Cuse Vet Fest to Be Held at College of Law Sept. 6

The ’Cuse Vet Fest, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Syracuse VA Medical Center and the College of Law’s Military and
Robert Conrad Aug. 6, 2024
’Cuse Vet Fest to Be Held at College of Law Sept. 6

‘I Can’t Wait to Get Started’: Q&A With New College of Law Dean Terence Lau

After graduating from the College of Law in 1998, Terence Lau embarked on a legal career that took him from Detroit to France to Thailand
Wendy S. Loughlin Aug. 5, 2024
‘I Can’t Wait to Get Started’: Q&A With New College of Law Dean Terence Lau

Registration Open for Fall 2024 NSF I-Corps Innovation Course

The University will host a free, virtual U.S. National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (NSF I-Corps) regional course this fall 2024, from Aug. 30 to Oct.
Cristina Hatem Aug. 1, 2024
Registration Open for Fall 2024 NSF I-Corps Innovation Course

Featured Media Coverage – July 2024

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Anthony D’Angelo (Newhouse): PR Daily Lindsey Darvin (Falk):
Daryl Lovell July 31, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – July 2024

3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by
John Boccacino June 27, 2024
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

Mask Bans are a Heavy Burden for People with Disabilities

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced she was considering banning face masks in the New York subways, based on concerns about people hiding their faces
Ellen Mbuqe June 26, 2024
Mask Bans are a Heavy Burden for People with Disabilities

Featured Media Coverage – June 2024

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Robert Thompson (Newhouse): Yahoo Entertainment,  Today.com, WOR Radio,
Daryl Lovell June 24, 2024
Featured Media Coverage – June 2024

New Director Brings Disability Law Expertise and Lived Experience to Disability Law and Policy Program

Katherine Macfarlane, a leading expert on disability law, civil procedure and civil rights litigation, joined the College of Law last summer to lead the groundbreaking
Diane Stirling June 18, 2024
New Director Brings Disability Law Expertise and Lived Experience to Disability Law and Policy Program

All judges are political, except for the ones we like

Reporters you are looking for an expert to discuss the issues facing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, especially recent comments there were captured during a
Ellen Mbuqe June 12, 2024
All judges are political, except for the ones we like

Second Edition of Disability Law and Policy Released for the Upcoming 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Burton Blatt Institute Chairman and University Professor Peter Blanck’s 2nd edition of "Disability Law and Policy" was released in honor of the 34th Anniversary of
Celestia Ohrazda June 10, 2024
Second Edition of Disability Law and Policy Released for the Upcoming 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act

College of Law Introduces Two Groundbreaking Intercollegiate Trial Advocacy Competitions

The College of Law will host two first-of-its-kind intercollegiate trial advocacy competitions in the 2024-2025 academic year. The new competitions are the National Military Trial
Robert Conrad May 22, 2024
College of Law Introduces Two Groundbreaking Intercollegiate Trial Advocacy Competitions

Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future (Podcast)

This weekend’s Syracuse University Commencement marks a time to reflect and celebrate the end of a long journey for students. Two decorated student leaders, Leondra
John Boccacino May 10, 2024
Student Leaders Make Their Mark on Campus, Plan for the Future (Podcast)

In Memoriam: Life Trustee Bernard ‘Bernie’ Kossar ’53, L’55

“Bernie Kossar was really one of the smartest people I have ever known,” said Chancellor Kent Syverud, recalling the esteemed Syracuse University and College of
Eileen Korey May 9, 2024

College of Law Celebrates the Class of 2024 Commencement

On Friday, May 3, the College of Law held its Commencement exercises for the Class of 2024, which included 208 recipients of the juris doctor
Robert Conrad May 8, 2024
College of Law Celebrates the Class of 2024 Commencement

Law Professor: The Manhattan District Attorney’s Convoluted Legal Case Against Donald Trump Gets More Convoluted

To request an interview with Professor Germain, please contact Ellen James Mbuqe, executive director of media relations, at ejmbuqe@syr.edu. By Gregory Germain, Professor of Law,
Ellen Mbuqe May 7, 2024
Law Professor: The Manhattan District Attorney’s Convoluted Legal Case Against Donald Trump Gets More Convoluted