CLIPS OF THE WEEK
DEBORAH DENNO
Oklahoma’s attorney general says ‘the current pace of executions is unsustainable’ and wants to space them out
CNN 01-18-2023
In 2022, Deborah Denno, a Fordham University law professor, told CNN the state’s scheduled execution timetable is “just yet one more reckless move by Oklahoma.”
CLARE HUNTINGTON
The Merrick Garland You Don’t Know
Politico 01-15-2023
Garland’s former clerks also describe him as both exacting and comprehensive in his evaluation of the facts and legal arguments at issue. “He is unbelievably meticulous,” Clare Huntington, a professor at Fordham Law School, explained.
CHRISTINA GREER
After Trump Trial Win, Alvin Bragg Prepares for Year 2
The New York Times 01-15-2023
“It’s good for him that he’s not such a politician at this moment,” said Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University. “He’s not thinking about re-election. He’s thinking about the work.”
SCHOOL OF LAW
Fordham Law Becomes 24th School to Withdraw from US News Rankings
Law.com 01-13-2023
“More fundamentally, the project of creating a unitary ranking of the nation’s 200 law schools that functions like sports standings sows more misunderstanding than clarity for prospective law students,” Fordham Law Dean Matthew Diller wrote in his letter Friday.
Fordham Law Becomes Latest To Abandon US News Rankings
Law360 01-13-2023
Fordham University School of Law announced Friday that it will stop providing data about the school other than what is already publicly available to U.S. News & World Report.
SCHOOL OF LAW FACULTY
DEBORAH DENNO
Oklahoma’s attorney general says ‘the current pace of executions is unsustainable’ and wants to space them out
CNN 01-18-2023
In 2022, Deborah Denno, a Fordham University law professor, told CNN the state’s scheduled execution timetable is “just yet one more reckless move by Oklahoma.”
CLARE HUNTINGTON
The Merrick Garland You Don’t Know
Politico 01-15-2023
Garland’s former clerks also describe him as both exacting and comprehensive in his evaluation of the facts and legal arguments at issue. “He is unbelievably meticulous,” Clare Huntington, a professor at Fordham Law School, explained.
KAREN GREENBERG
U.S. Attorney General Announces Special Counsel To Investigate Biden’s Handling of Classified Papers
Aljazeera English 01-13-2023
Karen Greenberg is the director of the Center on National Security at Fordham University School of Law. She says the investigation has likely been launched to stop accusations that Biden is getting treated differently to Donald Trump.
JERRY GOLDFEDER
Whether George Santos Should Serve Could Be Decided by Fellow Republicans – Audio Unavailable
WABC-AM 01-15-2023
“The House of Representatives of course can expel him if there’s a conviction, but since this new speaker has a razor-thin majority, they’re very unlikely to expel him or pressure him to resign,” said Jerry Goldfeder, director of Fordham Law School’s Voting Rights and Democracy Project.
ARNOLD S. COHEN
Letter to the Editor: The Myth of the American Dream
The New York Times 01-15-2023
“The dream is just some rhetorical phrase often used to ignore the deep chasm of inequality here in America,” wrote Arnold S. Cohen, an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School and former president of the Partnership for the Homeless.
AARON SAIGER
Seattle schools sued social media company. What do legal experts expect?
TrainersAdda 01-17-2023
“This is not a winning lawsuit, and it shouldn’t be,” said Aaron Saiger, a professor of education law at Fordham University.
ARTS AND SCIENCES FACULTY
CHRISTINA GREER
The Threat of Political Violence on the Rise
MSNBC 01-19-2023
“I genuinely don’t think, until the Republican Party can get themselves back on track and become a party again and not a borderline cult, I don’t know if we’ll see a decrease in this type of behavior,” said Christina Greer, associate professor of political science at Fordham University.
BRYAN MASSINGALE
Ways to Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Around Baltimore
Baltimore Magazine 01-12-2023
Father Bryan Massingale will deliver the 30th-annual MLK Convocation Address titled “Racial Justice Then and Now: Honoring the Past, While Looking to the Future.” Massingale is an esteemed professor at Fordham University and will be providing new perspectives on historical and modern racial justice challenges and how we can use education to strive against them.
CHRISTINA GREER
After Trump Trial Win, Alvin Bragg Prepares for Year 2
The New York Times 01-15-2023
“It’s good for him that he’s not such a politician at this moment,” said Christina Greer, an associate professor of political science at Fordham University. “He’s not thinking about re-election. He’s thinking about the work.”
CHRISTINA GREER
Conservatives Cherry-Pick Memorable MLK Quotes To Fit Own Agenda
MSNBC 01-16-2023
“This false narrative that the Republican Party has been in love with Dr. King and they believe in his words, the cherry-picking of his legacy, when he understood this idea was that we will never be free until we help emancipate all people in this country—especially black people—but all people living under the thumb of patriarchy, anti-black racism, and capitalism,” said Christina Greer, associated professor of political science at Fordham, “That’s a larger issue of Dr. King that Republicans don’t want to address.”
CHRISTINA GREER
Let’s not forget about Rikers
New York Amsterdam News 01-19-2023
“And we must make sure we support organizations that provide services to those awaiting trial on Rikers and those who could use financial assistance to make sure they can return to their communities, and not have their lives ruined by minor infractions or accusations,” wrote Greer.
ATHLETICS
Best college football games of 2022 season
ESPN 01-17-2023
59. Holy Cross 53, Fordham 52. Fordham went on a 28-7 run on this one, and Holy Cross had to come from behind on three separate occasions in the fourth quarter.
71. Ohio 59, Fordham 52. Of course, the wildest endings came even earlier in the season. Ohio needed 537 passing yards from Kurtis Rourke to overcome Fordham’s prolific attack.
ALUMNI
HOWIE ROSEMAN
How Eagles GM Howie Roseman built the best roster in the NFL
ESPN 01-19-2023
If [former Eagles general manager Joe] Banner hadn’t taken a chance on Roseman when he was fresh out of Fordham Law School in 2000, it’s not a stretch to suggest his NFL career likely never would have happened. At the time, he was viewed as little more than a nuisance.
CHRIS CARRINO
NBA honors Chris Carrino with ‘Values of the Game’ award
Nets Daily 01-10-2023
The NBA is honoring Chris Carrino, the play-by-play announcer, with the prestigious NBA Values of the Game Award this year, the Nets and the league reported Tuesday. The award recognizes an individual at an NBA team who exemplifies the values of the league in their community.
MILES GUTIERREZ-RILEY
Miles Gutierrez-Riley Will Appear As Hulkling in ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos’
Maxblizz 01-15-2023
Miles Gutierrez-Riley is a New York-based actor originally from Long Beach, California, and a recent Fordham University graduate. He has appeared in Leah Bleich’s feature film THE MOON AND BACK as part of Justin Baldoni’s 6 Feet Apart Experiment with Wayfarer Studios.
KAMIE CRAWFORD
Who Is Kamie Crawford? Why You’ll Recognize the ‘Are You the One?’ Host
Newsweek 01-18-2023
The star, who was born on October 25, 1992, is now 30 years old but was crowned Miss Teen USA in 2010 when she was 18. She then signed with JAG Models in 2013. According to her LinkedIn, Crawford graduated from Fordham University in 2015 with a degree in communications and media.
JUAN CARLOS POLANCO
Bronx Attorney to Lead National Legal Education Group: CLEO Announces New CEO for Preeminent Diversity Pipeline Organization
The Bronx Chronicle 01-19-2023
Polanco earned his law degree from Fordham University School of Law, his MBA from Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business, and his undergraduate degree from the University at Albany.
DANIEL LANDY
LA Firms Announce New Partners
Los Angeles Business Journal 01-16-2023
Gibson Dunn, based in downtown, announced six promotions at its downtown office and one in Century City. Daniel Landy, a graduate of Fordham University School of Law, represents real estate funds, lenders and investors at the downtown office’s real estate practice.
PAUL LYNCH
Lynbrook names new superintendent
Long Island Herald 01-12-2023
Lynch began his career in education as an English teacher at St. Mary’s High School, and for the past 24 years has maintained a close relationship with Fordham University, where he has worked as an adjunct assistant professor teaching doctoral and master’s level courses.
MITCH LEPPICELLO
Autism-Friendly Austin to host special program
Austin Daily Herald 01-13-2023
Mitch Leppicello, LICSW, who holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University, New York, will be presenting at an upcoming Autism-Friendly Austin Parent and Caregiver evening.
TOM NOLAN
Podcast: Kendra Scott’s CEO on How Community, Stores and Associates Are Key to Brand Experience
TotalRetail 01-17-2023
In episode 384 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott, a fashion-lifestyle jewelry brand with a focus on philanthropy and community. … Nolan received his MBA from The University of North Carolina and holds a BA in Business, Finance and Communications from Fordham University, where he played both baseball and golf.
SALVATORE SCIBETTA
Mayor Appoints New Board of Standards and Appeals Chair and Vice Chair
City Land 01-16-2023
Salvatore Scibetta is a first-generation New Yorker who graduated from Fordham University and Brooklyn Law School. He started his legal career at the City’s Administration for Children’s Services, and served as a partner at Lee Anav Chung White Kim Ruger & Richter LLP.
AZRIEL BAER
Farrell Fritz elevates five to partner
Long Island Business News 01-13-2023
Azriel Baer, a Plainview resident, is a trusts and estates attorney. He earned his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, and his B.A., summa cum laude, from Rutgers University.
STEPHEN G. BARATTA
Northampton County district attorney announces reelection bid, setting the stage for fierce primary race
The Morning Call 01-12-2023
A Bethlehem resident, [Judge Stephen G.] Baratta grew up in Bangor and is a 1974 graduate of Bangor Area High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 1978 from Lafayette College and, three years later, received a law degree from Fordham University in New York City.
KRISTINA ALLEN RELIFORD
Bradley elevates 6 in Nashville to partner
The Nashville Ledger 01-13-2023
[Kristina Allen] Reliford is a member of Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group and focuses her practice on noncompete litigation, securities and government investigations, and complex business disputes. She earned her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and her B.S. from the University of Connecticut.
