Who We
Know Is
Who You’ll
Know
At Fordham Law, our network is deep and wide. People in our sphere make things happen—from judges administering justice, to big law partners advocating for clients; from lawyers crusading for the underserved, to entrepreneurs cultivating businesses. We nurture long-term relationships and support the members of our Fordham family throughout the journey.
Meet the
Fordham Family
Fordham Family
From Academics to Activists and Everything in Between
Because we know many of the most influential professionals, legal and otherwise, from New York City to the far-flung corners of the planet, you will get to know them too. Together you will share ideas, learning opportunities, and job placements, gaining a clear competitive advantage that will sustain you throughout your legal career.
Joseph Landau
Dean and Paul Fuller Professor of Law
“I am continually impressed by the quality of our scholarly community, the commitment of our professionals, and the achievements and dedication of our tremendous alumni. Our students demonstrate great intellectual curiosity and make a meaningful difference in the world. As dean, it is my foremost commitment that our students excel throughout their legal education and thrive in the vast reaches of the profession.”
Olivier Sylvain
Professor of Law
“I take a special pride in Fordham Law’s motto, ‘In the Service of Others.’ It signals our faith that law should be a force for good. We aim to make it make sense in the face of challenges outside of our control. Our students graduate with the confidence that they can solve complex problems and provide support to people who most need it.”
Brittany Russell
Class of 2013, Partner, Weitz & Luxenberg
“Fordham Law gave me a legal education that was both academic and practical. It gave me a place in a robust legal community where alumni have helped guide me throughout my career. Thirteen years later, my classmates are still my best friends, and I strive to live up to the School’s motto ‘In the Service of Others’ both personally and professionally.”
Chinmayi Sharma
Associate Professor of Law
“Fordham people are brilliant. They’re brilliant because they want to be good and right, not the best; being the best just follows. But no one warned me they were also hilarious, interesting, and genuinely kind—as people, not just colleagues and professors. It’s a bit much, frankly, to be exceptional both inside and outside the law. But that’s Fordham.”
Jalen Wright
Class of 2026, Associate, Kasowitz LLP
“I chose Fordham Law because of its tight-knit alumni community, location in New York City, nationally recognized trial advocacy program, and diverse course offerings taught by exceptional professors. My experience in the REAL Scholars program was one of the most rewarding parts of my time at Fordham. It connected me with mentors and allowed me to mentor others.”
John Osei-Tutu
Class of 2015, President, The OT Sports Group, LLC
“I grew up playing ice hockey and have always been very passionate about the game. Today, I am happy to say that the skills I learned at Fordham helped me achieve my childhood dream of making the NHL, only now as an agent, negotiating contracts and managing business affairs for NHL players.”
Stephen Cugliari
Class of 2019, Vice President, Corporate Development , Dronamics
“My professors at Fordham Law encouraged me to focus on what I really wanted to do. There was a tremendous amount of freedom in that; I felt like I could take the classes I wanted to, versus the ones that would help me pass the bar exam. Those classes and the other skills allowed me to be part of the deal team that took our company public. Even when I’m doing something not explicitly related to law, I feel like my legal education serves me well.”
Michael Fitzpatrick
Class of 2012, Chief Privacy Officer, City of New York
“It’s extremely gratifying to be involved in work that builds trust with New Yorkers on how the city is collecting, sharing, using, and protecting identifying information. Fordham Law’s practitioner-focused approach laid a strong foundation for my current work.”
Grissel Seijo
Class of 2006, Associate General Counsel, Head of Labor & Employment , S&P Global
“Fordham is a very inclusive school. Its motto, ‘In the Service of Others,’ is more than just words; it’s how we conduct our lives—integrating ethics into everything from moot court competitions to our assignments. It was a financial struggle for me to afford law school, but the community came together to help me find a path to attend. The folks at Fordham are ridiculously special.”
Norrinda Brown
Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Director of Clinical Programs
“Fordham’s clinical program puts our Law School’s mission—‘In the Service of Others’—into practice by providing opportunities for our students to begin to shape their professional identity in the course of applying theoretical concepts learned in other courses to real-world legal problems while providing greater access to justice for underserved communities both here and abroad.”
Dianna Lam
Class of 2022, Evening Division, Assistant Vice President – Legal, iCapital
“Attending Fordham Law School had been a dream of mine since my junior year of undergrad, so when I received my acceptance letter, I was elated. As a mother of two with a full-time day job, I knew that an evening program would be the only program I could afford myself to pursue. It was a privilege to be a part of the Evening Division, and I am so grateful Fordham Law provides opportunities for working parents.”
Hon. Denny Chin
Class of 1978, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Adjunct Professor , Fordham Law School , and Co-Director, Center on Asian Americans and the Law
“I owe so much to Fordham Law School. Fordham taught me the law and how to think and act like a lawyer. It taught me the importance of decency, honesty, and hard work, and the importance of service to the public. I am a better judge because of what I learned at Fordham.”
Rachel Farrar
Class of 2026, Associate, Pryor Cashman, LLP
“Fordham Law set me on the path to my dream career by offering me the opportunity to fully explore my dual areas of interests. As a student, I was able to engage with the Public Interest Resource Center and student groups around my interest in worker advocacy while also receiving world-class instruction in intellectual property and entertainment law.”