Story Archive

Since the summer of 1985, hundreds of Columbia Law students have developed their human rights lawyering skills during fully funded summer internships overseas.

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 initiative’s latest event, held in San Francisco, focused on the implications of AI for the legal profession. 

Elizabeth Glazer ’86 and David Greenwald ’83 receive Columbia Law School’s highest honor at the annual Winter Luncheon.

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. 

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.