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Andrew Markquart ’12 investigates criminal convictions for miscarriages of justice as the head of the newly created Conviction Integrity Unit of the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office in Minneapolis.

Members of the alumni society gathered on May 6 to honor Jeffrey L. Kessler ’77 for his commitment to justice and connection to his Columbia roots.

The general counsel of the World Intellectual Property Organization shared her perspectives on a career in diplomacy, working in a multilateral setting, and the human rights dimensions of intellectual property law.

The chief legal officer of IBM discussed the mentors who inspired her and the responsibilities of lawyers in leadership positions.

For Valentine’s Day, meet five couples who met their life partners at the Law School.

An expert in criminal justice policy and a recipient of Columbia Law’s 2025 Medal for Excellence, Glazer has devoted her career to the city she calls home. 

The co-chair of the Trustees of Columbia University, and chairman emeritus and of counsel of the law firm Fried Frank, is a recipient of Columbia Law’s 2025 Medal for Excellence.

A selection of nonfiction books published by Columbia Law School alumni in 2024 includes memoirs that range from political to personal. 

Columbia Law graduates filled a shelf with tales including mystery, tragedy, romance, and poetry.

Achieving a “special milestone,” Columbia Law School alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago have been gathering for half a century.