Story Archive

The president and general counsel of LatinoJustice has devoted his career as a lawyer, teacher, and author to advocating for the civil and human rights of poor and Latinx communities.

After Reunion 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19, a reimagined, virtual “double Reunion” was designed to rekindle connections for classmates—in the cloud.

From Beijing to Frankfurt, New York to Hong Kong, Chen has forged a unique path on her way to leading Shearman’s international investment funds practice in Asia.

In episode three of Columbia Law School’s limited-series podcast, two negotiators of the Paris Agreement, Sue Biniaz ’83 and Laurence Tubiana, discuss the United States’ potential as a leader of international cooperation with Professor Michael B. Gerrard. 

A legal lion, the legendary long-serving federal judge, venerated Columbia Law School professor, and active alumnus, dies at age 99. 

In episode two of Columbia Law School’s limited-series podcast, hosted by Michael B. Gerrard, former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock ’94 and Professor Jessica Bulman-Pozen discuss how states take action on climate change with or without federal leadership.

Gert Jan van den Bergh ’91 LL.M. seeks justice for artworks and their owners. 

Oscar Lopez is the interim director of the Education Advocacy Clinic at the East Bay Community Law Center in Berkeley, California.

Graduates celebrating their reunion years welcome the newest members of the Columbia Law School alumni network with encouragement and guidance.

The former homeland security secretary, now a Columbia University trustee, says public service makes lawyers better in private practice.