Brooklyn Law School

Congratulations to Brooklyn Law School alumna Hon. Sandra E. Roper '87 who will be honored during a Caribbean Heritage Month celebration hosted today at the Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term!

A prominent member of Brooklyn Law School’s alumni community and a judge serving in the Civil Court of Kings County, she was recognized for her leadership, service, and contributions to the legal profession and the Caribbean American community. Her achievement reflects the impact Brooklyn Law alumni continue to make in the courts, the profession, and beyond.

Join us in celebrating Judge Roper and the Caribbean community! 👏🏽

Congratulations to the Brooklyn Law School alumni and faculty members recognized in Governor Kathy Hochul’s latest round of judicial appointments and reappointments to the New York State Court of Claims and Supreme Court.

Hon. Jennifer Naiburg ’93 of Nassau County, Court of Claims Judge
Hon. Andrew Amer of New York County, Court of Claims Judge (BLS Adjunct Professor)
Hon. Jeanette Rodriguez-Morick ’93 of New York County, Court of Claims Judge, reappointment
Hon. Tandra Dawson ’83 of New York County, Supreme Court Justice

These distinguished members of the Brooklyn Law School community have dedicated their careers to strengthening New York’s legal system. We are proud to celebrate their continued leadership and impact on the bench.

Photo by Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Alumni and friends are invited to join an outdoor street-naming ceremony celebrating the remarkable legacy of educator, advocate, and Brooklyn Law School adjunct professor Marilú Galván ’89.

The intersection of 145th Street and Riverside Drive will be co-named “Dr. Marilú Galván Way” in honor of Galván, who dedicated her life to education and empowering New York City’s Dominican community.

As executive director of the Centro Civico Cultural Dominicano, educator, administrator, and mentor, Galván left an enduring impact on generations of students and community members.

Guests are invited to enjoy coffee and an exhibition before the ceremony, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Street Naming Ceremony
📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Riverbank State Park Entrance
145th Street & Riverside Drive

Join us as we honor a life of service, leadership, and community impact.

💎 Bright insight for jewelers 💎

In a recent JCK article, Brooklyn Law School adjunct professor Brian Farkas shared insights on key legal scenarios facing jewelry retailers, offering practical guidance on risk management, dispute resolution, employment issues, and business operations.

Read the article to learn more about the legal issues every jewelry business should understand: https://ow.ly/3FxQ50ZcT9c

🚨Attention BLS alums🚨
Check your mailbox for your Reunions 2026 Save-the-Date postcard. Haven’t received it? Update your contact information with us: https://ow.ly/kOJY50ZcOxT

Congratulations to Brooklyn Law School alumnus Hozefa Lokhandwala '00 on his appointment as Chief Financial Officer of AMC Global Media.

With more than two decades of leadership experience spanning media, corporate strategy, investment banking, and executive management, Hozefa brings an impressive track record to this new role.

We are proud to see our alumni leading at the highest levels of the media industry.

The Law School continues its dedication to a variety of legal courses in entertainment law, including the recent addition of a course on entertainment deals. Read more here: https://www.brooklaw.edu/news-and-events/news/2026/01/new-course-advanced-entertainment-deals-oconnor/

Brooklyn Law School adjunct professor Andrew Strom recently joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a major labor law case involving workers at Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital, who voted 89-66 to retain their union after their employer withdrew recognition.

Professor Strom breaks down the 2 to 1 Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruling, which denied the National Labor Relations Board’s efforts to obtain a preliminary injunction against the employer.

Listen to the insightful conversation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ORPLvO76mskltqywUbbr3

A warm Brooklyn Law School welcome to our Summer Start students! 🌟

Students recently gathered for dinner at the home of Sarah Jean Kelly, the school’s executive VP, COO, and Chief Student Affairs Officer, where they had a chance to build connections, share experiences, and get an early start on becoming part of the Brooklyn Law School community.

We're excited to see all they accomplish as they begin their law school journey.

Sports law is no longer a niche—it sits at the center of today’s sports industry, where antitrust, media rights, private capital, IP, labor, and athlete rights converge.

That’s why Brooklyn Law School has built a forward-looking sports law program grounded in experiential learning, including hands-on externships and New York City’s only Sports Law Clinic.

This approach—combined with strong industry outcomes and NYC location advantages—has positioned Brooklyn Law School as a national leader in the field.
Recent recognition includes:

🏆 Hackney Publications recognizing Brooklyn Law School as one of the Top 30 U.S. Sports Law Programs for 2026 (also previously ranked in 2024)

🌟 Professor Jodi Balsam being named to City & State New York’s 2026 “Who’s Who in Sports” list

Experiential learning highlights include:
⚖️ New York City’s only Sports Law Clinic
💼 Externships with leagues, teams, firms, and agencies

🏆 Participation in national sports law competitions (negotiation, arbitration, litigation)

📣 An Annual Sports Law Symposium hosted at the Law School, which attracts ~200 registrants

From league governance to athlete rights and emerging investment models, the field is evolving rapidly—and Brooklyn Law School is preparing students to lead in it.

Read more: https://www.brooklaw.edu/news-and-events/news/2026/06/jodi-balsam-sports-law-landscape/

The latest edition of The Brooklyn Law Bridge has arrived! It comes at a momentous time as we look ahead to a year of celebrating our 125th anniversary.

Catch up on Brooklyn Law School's most recent success stories, including our strongest-ever employment outcomes, outstanding bar exam success, Commencement 2026, Professor Jocelyn Simonson's Top 100 Legal Scholars ranking, and exciting plans for a reimagined Reunions 2026.

Click here for all the details: https://www.brooklaw.edu/the-brooklyn-law-bridge/jun-2026/