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October 23, 2026

Tenants Have Rights. But Who Enforces Them?

Speakers at the Housing Justice Summit said New Jersey’s tenant protections are undermined by rent-deposit requirements, screening databases and uneven enforcement.

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October 20, 2026

A Military Life Leads to Law

Army first lieutenant and Seton Hall Law student Trevor Johnson draws on his family’s legacy of service as he prepares for a career in military law.

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October 19, 2026

Industry Professionals Gather for Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare leaders and legal experts explore emerging risks, artificial intelligence and strategies for building effective compliance cultures.

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Research and Insight

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September 17, 2026

Professor Thomas Healy on New York Times v. Sullivan

Professor Thomas Healy explains why the landmark 1964 Supreme Court decision remains central to protections for speech about public officials.

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September 17, 2026

Professor Michael Coenen on Marbury v. Madison

Professor Michael Coenen explains why the 1803 case establishing judicial review still shapes how the Supreme Court exercises its power today.

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September 17, 2026

Dean Ronald Weich on Gideon v. Wainwright

The 1963 Supreme Court decision transformed the right to counsel—and offers law students a lasting lesson about the responsibility of lawyers.

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Community Connections

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September 24, 2026

Professor Solangel Maldonado Pays It Forward

Raised by Dominican immigrant parents, Professor Solangel Maldonado built a career shaped by mentors who opened doors. Now, she is opening them for others.

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September 23, 2026

Professor Melanie Perez-Vellios Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Assistant Professor of Legal Practice and LEO Program Director Melanie Perez-Vellios shares her journey to becoming a lawyer and law professor.

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September 11, 2026

Remembering Sept. 11: Dean Ronald Weich Reflects

Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, Dean Ronald Weich reflects on the attacks, the uncertainty of that day and the extraordinary sense of community that followed.

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Awards and Milestones

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September 24, 2026

The Remarkable Life of Professor Emeritus Robert A. Diab

From Bombay to Seton Hall Law, 98-year-old Professor Emeritus Robert Diab, this year’s St. Thomas More Medal honoree, overcame decades of obstacles to build a distinguished teaching career.

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August 21, 2026

Seton Hall Law Welcomes Class of 2029

New students begin their legal education with a call to uphold the rule of law, pursue justice and contribute their distinct experiences to the Seton Hall Law community.

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August 21, 2026

Margo Chaly '13 Tells Class of 2029: “Run Your Own Race

New Jersey Acting Secretary of Higher Education and Seton Hall Law alumna Margo Chaly encouraged the Class of 2029 to embrace the challenges ahead and keep their eyes on the finish line.

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Alumni Briefings

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September 24, 2026

Kathleen Fennelly ‘86 Leads with Kindness

The Seton Hall Law alumna and 2026 St. Thomas More Medal honoree has built a career in litigation and service while keeping family and community at the center.

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June 2, 2026

Frank Giantomasi’s Legacy in Law and Newark

Francis J. Giantomasi '79 built a career grounded in grit, ethics and civic engagement while helping shape communities across New Jersey.

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April 27, 2026

Patrick Dunican Is Led by Meaning and Purpose

The veteran New Jersey lawyer built one of the state's most influential legal careers on faith, service and hard work. Now his gift to Seton Hall Law bears his family's name and his values.

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Student Life

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August 19, 2026

Finding Her Legal Path at Seton Hall Law

Shaped by international environmental negotiations, music and courtroom experience, Kyra Bostic ’27 is exploring where her Seton Hall Law degree can take her.

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May 20, 2026

Great Graduate: Nicholas Giaquinto

Nicholas Giaquinto built his legal career on the same foundation as his dance career: practice, performance and presence.

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May 20, 2026

Great Graduate: Karla Somoano Gonzalez

After fleeing political repression in Cuba, Karla Somoano Gonzalez found in the law a path to advocacy, resilience and purpose.

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Faculty News

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Interviewed live on air, Taiwan and the Trump-Xi Summit, BBC World Service, September 24, 2026.

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Lori Nessel

Quoted in, Special Report Thousands of Immigrants Crossed the Border Bound for N.J. Here’s Where They Went, NJ.com, September 17, 2026.

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Jonathan Hafetz

Interviewed Joseph Margulies about, The Alabama Solution (2025), Law on Film, Episode 63, September 15, 2026.

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Stephen Lubben

Quoted in, Brightline Seeks to Crush Hedge Funds It Shunned in Bankruptcy, Bloomberg.com, September 29, 2026.

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