Three couples met, fell in love, and built lasting relationships at Rutgers Law. Their stories highlight how law school can be more than just a stepping stone to a career—it can be the foundation of a lasting partnership that endures well beyond graduation.
Oscar-nominated writer "Divine G" Whitfield spoke on a panel after a Rutgers Law screening of the film "Sing Sing" in which he starred and co-wrote. He is portrayed by lead actor Colman Domingo in the movie.
Nancy E. Anderson ’99 retired as executive director of the Alabama Disability Advocacy Program. Her successor is fellow Rutgers Law School alumna Shannon M. Shelley-Tremblay ’02.
Professor JC Lore will visit India’s National Law University, Delhi as a Fulbright Specialist, where he’ll work to enhance the university’s pro bono initiatives, establish a legal aid clinic, train faculty and students, and build partnerships with the local legal services community.
The Rutgers Board of Governors voted to renovate and rename a plaza at the Center for Law and Justice at Rutgers Law School in Newark for one of the pioneering woman attorneys in the state.
Nayomi Torres-Velez is the second recipient of the annual Daniel Anderl Memorial Scholarship. This award is part of a larger endowment established to honor the memory of Daniel Anderl, who was murdered by an aggrieved attorney in 2020.
Irv Ackelsberg ’76 was honored for his lifetime of public interest work at the 39th annual Mary Philbrook Celebration. Ten current students and two alumni were also recognized as exemplary members of their respective classes for their pro bono and public interest contributions. Nearly 150 people attended this year’s event.
In honor of Veterans Day, we are highlighting our alumni who are serving in the Middle East with the New Jersey National Guard in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
The Rutgers School of Law–Newark Alumni Association held its annual Alumni Recognition Gala at the Maplewood Country Club on October 23rd and recognized three alumni.
A coalition of tenant advocates released a new report urging the New Jersey courts to improve their process for reviewing residential eviction complaints.
