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A day of panel discussions featuring alumni practitioners, organized by the Office of Private Sector Careers with lead sponsorship by Latham & Watkins, provided insights into future practice areas for J.D. and LL.M. students planning their path forward.

Dean Gillian Lester shares a message with the Columbia Law community.

The alumnus talks about his Columbia Law experiences and current career path.

Yip is a lifelong learner with global experience.

The fellowships from Columbia Law’s Human Rights Institute and Office of Graduate Degree Programs are awarded annually to LL.M. students with experience in human rights work and a commitment to a career in the field.

The first judge of South Asian descent in the Southern District says “representation matters” to encourage students of color in the law. 

The Columbia Law School graduate, now a federal judicial clerk, will work on impact litigation for families involved in child welfare investigations as part of her fellowship.

The pathbreaking civil rights lawyer, politician, and judge, and the second Black woman to graduate from Columbia Law, is the 47th honoree in the Postal Service’s Black Heritage stamp series.

Tutor, whose leadership gift to the reimagining of the Law Library represents the largest single commitment in the Law School’s history, supports nonprofit organizations and institutions where she believes she can make a significant difference. She is one of this year’s Medal for Excellence recipients. 

After serving for a quarter century as an innovative and community-minded trial and appellate judge, Acosta, one of this year’s Medal for Excellence recipients, remains deeply committed to judicial independence and community service.