Story Archive

To kick off the blockbuster show celebrating the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59, Dean Gillian Lester moderated a panel discussion featuring Weil partners Ira Millstein ’49 and Zack Tripp ’05.

Five alumni and faculty who clerked for Ginsburg shared their recollections and tributes on the one-year anniversary of her passing.

On the anniversary of her death, Columbia Law offers a selection of stories highlighting Ginsburg’s remarkable life and lasting contributions to our community.

Renowned for breaking glass ceilings, winning important victories for gender equality, and making history in the country’s highest court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s journey to becoming a legend started in the classroom. 

Columbia Law School announces the creation of an endowed professorship in honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59, along with two new scholarships in her name. 

In 2018, the Law School commissioned a custom lace collar to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the investiture of Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’59 to the United States Supreme Court. Elena Kanagy-Loux of the Brooklyn Lace Guild created the intricate custom pattern mirroring the interlocking 25s that appear on the Law School’s commemorative book.

The revered Supreme Court justice maintained deep ties throughout her life to Columbia Law School, where she graduated tied for first in her class and later became the first woman to be a tenured member of the faculty.

The beloved alumna and former professor returned to campus for a discussion on impact litigation and a private dinner in honor of her 25th anniversary on the Supreme Court.

To honor Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg on the 25th anniversary of her investiture to the U.S. Supreme Court, Columbia Law School has published a portion of its previously private papers.

Ginsburg discussed her trailblazing career and the #MeToo movement at the first university-wide women’s conference.