Let's Hear It! 
Please join us in congratulating the J.D. and LL.M. graduates who earned honors and awards at Commencement in May. The full list of awards and honors recipients is now online. 

Community of Support
Thank you to all our alumni and friends who donated to the Bar Prep Meal Fund and helped us provide meals to the Class of 2024 as they studied for the July bar exam at St. John’s Law. Sustenance comes in many forms, and your generosity let our most recent graduates know that there’s a strong and proud Law School community behind them, rooting for their success on the bar exam and beyond. 

Story Time: Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program
Jonathan Giardina ‘26 had to shake off some nerves before presenting a motion to dismiss in court, where he was assisting on a case as an intern at Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV). It was a formative experience for the 2L, who worked at LSHV this summer through the Law School’s Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program thanks to the generosity of alumna Genie Cesar-Fabian ‘04. Read more about our Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program and the generous fundraisers and donors that support it. 

Gathering to Learn & Celebrate
The St. John's Law Alumni Association Alumni of Color Chapter braved some heavy rain for an exciting evening in NYC. At McDermott Will & Emery, Chapter members built their knowledge and skills through an informative CLE Program. Then, they made their way to midtown’s Pershing Square for some food, fun, and networking at the Chapter's annual Summer Soiree. Thanks to all who attended and helped to make this event a fun summer tradition!

Giving Back
Life lessons come in many forms. For Billy Michaca '23, in word and action, they came from his mother, a hardworking immigrant from the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. She taught him that no obstacle is insurmountable, and that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. To honor his mother, the profound influence she’s had on his life, and his own path to success, Billy recently established the Against All Odds – Michaca-Ali Award at his high school alma mater. Read more about Billy and the Against All Odds – Michaca-Ali Award. 

Earning Recognitions
Congratulations to Kayla Hardesty ‘16, who received the New York State Defenders Association’s Jonathan E. Gradess Service of Justice Award for her work in People v. Bay. We wrote about Kayla earlier in the year, sharing what the history-making case has meant to her and her career. 

Looking Ahead
On 9/16, come spend a day on the green to support student scholarships at St. John's Law at our 2024 Fall Alumni Golf Outing. We’ll drive, pitch, and putt at the scenic Nassau Country Club and gather to honor Joe Vaccaro '98, Banking and Insurance Tax Practice Leader, KPMG New York Financial Services. Please RSVP to attend and sponsor the Golf Outing today! 

In Writing & On the Air 
In his essay for the Lieber Institute for Law and Warfare, Professor Chris Borgen spotlights the latest international dispute over the placement of weapons in space. 

In a new episode of the Mattone Center for Law and Religion’s Legal Spirits podcast, Professor Mark Movsesian and Notre Dame Law Professor Richard Garnett ask whether a Catholic charter school is constitutional. (One says yes, the other has some doubts). Listen in!  

Out in the Field
Professor Elaine Chiu and St. John's Law alumni and students were out in the community, supporting the family and friends of Christina Yuna Lee as Assamad Nash received a 30-year sentence for Lee's murder. Collaborating with the Asian American Bar Association of New York and other organizations, Professor Chiu regularly shares her expertise in, and advocates for, reforming hate crime laws at the local, state, and federal levels. After the Nash sentencing, she spoke to reporters. 

St. John’s Legal Writing Professors Ashley B. Armstrong, Robin Boyle, Louis Jim, Colleen Parker, and Rachel H. Smith presented at the Legal Writing Institute’s (LWI) Biennial Conference. LWI is the nation’s largest organization of legal writing professionals, and over 350 members attended the conference. You can read more about the faculty’s LWI Conference activities at our Faculty Focus blog. 

Way to Go!
Congratulations to Jenna Marshiano ‘25, who has earned a 2024 American Immobiliare Commercial Real Estate Scholarship. The scholarship supports the next generation of Italian American influencers and innovators in the commercial real estate field.

Mentor a Student, Change a Life
Mentor Connect, the Law School's robust online mentoring platform, brings students seeking career guidance together with alumni who are excited to give it. Mentees and mentors connect across aligned professional interests and aspirations and common involvement in St. John's Law journals, co-curricular activities, academic centers, shared identity groups, and other student groups, among diverse connecting points. To learn more about this opportunity to give back and make a difference, view the Mentor Connect guide. Ready to become a mentor?  Register today. Thank you!

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