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April 10, 2026

Weekend Warriors Jamie Ding and Alumna Lizz Lesso

Reigning Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding ‘27 and graphic designer-turned-attorney Lizz Lesso ‘25 found their calling in Seton Hall Law's Weekend J.D. Program—without giving up their day jobs.

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April 7, 2026

Dean Ronald Riccio’s Legacy Built Beyond the Blueprint

Dean Emeritus Ronald Riccio led Seton Hall Law through one of its most consequential chapters—anchoring the school in Newark and shaping a landmark institution built to last.

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March 31, 2026

“Find Your Jill,” NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Urges Women

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill electrified the audience at the Women’s Leadership Summit, delivering remarks that blended personal experience, policy urgency and a call to action.

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Research and Insight

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April 14, 2026

Guantanamo Legacy Revisited at Seton Hall Law Panel

Joshua Colangelo-Bryan and Eric Lewis discussed their recent books on Guantanamo Bay detention, diplomacy and the lawyers who challenged one of the most consequential prison systems in recent history,

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April 14, 2026

Advancing Legal Understanding on U.S.-China Relations

In an era of profound international competition and shifting paradigms, Professor Margaret K. Lewis examines how law shapes the U.S.-China relationship and beyond.

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March 17, 2026

Law Bootcamp on European Data Privacy

At Seton Hall Law’s CIPP/E Bootcamp, participants—from students to industry professionals—gained hands-on training in European data privacy, learning to navigate GDPR and global compliance challenges.

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Community Connections

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March 13, 2026

The Architect of Celebration Lori Andreozzi Gallo

For nearly two decades, Lori Andreozzi Gallo has transformed alumni gatherings at Seton Hall Law into memorable celebrations.

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February 9, 2026

Speaker Craig J. Coughlin on Law Clinics’ Impact

New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin visited Seton Hall Law to learn about the Center for Social Justice and its clinics’ legal services for underserved communities.

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February 9, 2026

Rochelle D. Edwards on Power of Good Books

A lifelong reader and legal scholar, Assistant Dean Rochelle D. Edwards reflects on the books that shaped her and why Black history remains essential reading now.

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Awards and Milestones

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April 7, 2026

The Buildings Behind Seton Hall Law's 75-Year Rise

A look at Seton Hall Law through 75 years of history traces the buildings that defined the school's evolution, from its 1951 opening through its landmark home at One Newark Center.

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March 2, 2026

Rodino Society's Legacy of Service and Heritage

The annual Rodino Society Banquet celebrated the enduring legacy of Peter W. Rodino Jr. while recognizing honorees Alexandra Gallo, Teresa Rizzo, Maria Frucci and Joseph Zacchelli.

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February 24, 2026

Rep. LaMonica McIver Boosts Family Law Clinic

Congresswoman LaMonica McIver presented new federal funding to strengthen the Family Law Clinic’s work preventing domestic and sexual violence and supporting survivors.

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Alumni Briefings

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March 11, 2026

Super Bowl Champion Bart Oates’ Second Act in Law

Three-time Super Bowl champion Bart Oates ‘90 built an unlikely second career while still playing in the NFL — earning his law degree and launching a successful legal practice.

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February 18, 2026

Inside College Sports: Chris Christie and Charlie Baker

Former governors Chris Christie and NCAA President Charlie Baker spoke about the forces reshaping college athletics and the growing tension between amateur ideals and a multibillion-dollar industry.

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February 5, 2026

First Black Female Graduate Pearl Crosby Smith Story

This oral history from 2020 preserves Crosby Smith’s reflections on a career shaped by service, community advocacy and groundbreaking leadership.

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Student Life

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April 10, 2026

Seton Hall Law's Weekend J.D. in a Class of Its Own

Seton Hall Law’s Weekend J.D. hybrid program—the only one of its kind in the tri-state area — offers New York Bar-compliant legal education for working professionals balancing careers and family life.

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March 17, 2026

Law Students in The Hague on International Justice

Seton Hall Law students traveled to The Hague to observe international criminal trials, gaining firsthand insight into how international law addresses war crimes and global conflict.

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March 5, 2026

Black Students Celebrate Leadership in Law

Seton Hall Law’s Black Law Student Association hosted a panel highlighting Black history, identity and leadership in the legal profession.

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Faculty News

Stephen Lubben

Chapter 6: The End of an Era

To Protect Their Interests, March 26, 2026

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Jenny-Brooke Condon

Case Against 14-year-old Alleged Killer Is in Limbo a Year After N.J. Cop’s Death

NJ.com, March 14, 2026

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Jonathan Hafetz

“The Killing Fields,” Law on Film Podcast Episode 55

Law on Film Podcast, March 10, 2026

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Jacob Elberg

Trump’s Team Keeps Appointing Illegal Prosecutors in N.J., Courts Rule. Here’s the Latest Blow

NJ.com, March 10, 2026

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