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2018 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Rabbi Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Selma Botman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Jeremy Wieder

Welcome:

David P. Samson, Chair, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1993

Remarks:

Melanie Leslie, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1991

Commencement Address:

Judge Patricia A. Millett, United States Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

Alumni Greeting:

Loretta Gastwirth, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Student Remarks:

Michael S. Ricottone, Class of 2018

Student Bar Association Awards:

Reginald G. Greene, Class of 2018

Awards and Honors:

Myriam Gilles, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Special Awards Presentation:

Dean Leslie

Ambassador Earle Mack

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees:

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman

Dean Leslie

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman

Dean Leslie

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2017 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Rabbi Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Selma Botman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

David P. Samson, Chair, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 1993

Remarks:

Melanie Leslie, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Vanita Gupta, President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; Former Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Acting Head, Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice

Alumni Greeting:

Loretta Gastwirth, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 1982

Student Remarks:

Alexander N. Rias, Class of 2017

Student Bar Association Awards:

Joshua L. Wright, Class of 2017

Awards and Honors:

Myriam Gilles, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Special Awards Presentation:

Dean Leslie

Conferring of Honorary Doctor of Laws:

President Joel

Robert M. Morgenthau, Of Counsel, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz; Former District Attorney for New York County; Recipient

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Leslie

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Leslie

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2016 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Rabbi Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Selma Botman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Shai Y. Waisman, Vice Chair, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1996

Remarks:

Melanie Leslie, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

The Honorable Robert Katzmann, Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Alumni Greeting:

Alissa D. Makower, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1992

Student Remarks:

Terel R. Watson, Class of 2016

Student Bar Association Awards:

Zachary S. Beal, Class of 2016

Awards and Honors:

Richard Bierschbach, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Conferring of Honorary Doctor of Laws:

President Joel

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Leslie

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Leslie

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2015 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Rabbi Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Selma Botman, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman

Welcome:

David P. Samson, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1993

Remarks:

Matthew Diller, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

The Honorable Denny Chin, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Alumni Greeting:

Alissa D. Makower, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1992

Student Remarks:

Casandra Tolentino, Class of 2015

Student Bar Association Awards:

Pablo Omar Madriz, Class of 2015

Awards and Honors:

Melanie Leslie, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 1991; Head Marshal

Special Awards Presentation:

Dean Diller

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2014 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President and Bravmann Family University Professor, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Robert L. Perkal, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1981

Remarks:

Matthew Diller, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York

Alumni Greeting:

Mark Yagerman, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1979

Student Remarks:

James C. Ng, Class of 2014

Student Bar Association Awards:

Sarah M. Telson, Class of 2014

Awards and Honors:

Edward Stein, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Special Award Presentation:

Dean Diller

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2013 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President and Bravmann Family University Professor, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Leslie E. Payson, Chair, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1991

Remarks:

Matthew Diller, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

The Honorable Dianne T. Renwick, Associate Justice of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division

Alumni Greeting:

Mark Yagerman, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class

Student Remarks:

Max C. Bookman, Class of 2013

Student Bar Association Awards:

Hugo Ernesto Arenas, Class of 2013

Awards and Honors:

Edward Stein, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2012 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Leslie E. Payson, Chair, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1991

Remarks:

Matthew Diller, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals

Presentation of Cardozo Justice Award:

Dean Diller

Alumni Greeting:

Mark Yagerman, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1979

Student Remarks:

Lauren J. Zimmerman, Class of 2012

Student Bar Association Awards:

Hayley B. Dryer, Class of 2012

Awards and Honors:

Edward Stein, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2011 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Leslie E. Payson, Chair, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1991

Remarks:

Matthew Diller, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Eric Schneiderman, Attorney General of the State of New York

Alumni Greeting:

Mark Yagerman, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1979

Student Remarks:

Matthew Hammer Kunkes, Class of 2011

Student Bar Association Awards:

Brooke L. Lichtenstein, Class of 2011

Awards and Honors:

Edward Stein, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2010 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Leslie E. Payson, Co-Chair, Cardozo Board of Overseers, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1991

Remarks:

Matthew Diller, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

The Honorable Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., New York County District Attorney

Alumni Greetings:

Marc Lieberstein, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1992

Student Remarks:

Debbie Y. Jonas, Class of 2010

Student Bar Association Awards:

Tiffany K. Ansley, Class of 2010

Awards and Honors:

Edward Stein, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Diller

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2009 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Kathryn O. Greenberg, Chair, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Remarks:

David Rudenstine, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Vice President for Legal Education, Yeshiva University

Commencement Address:

Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella, Supreme Court of Canada

Alumni Greetings:

Marc Lieberstein, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1992

Student Remarks:

Robert David Moshe Garson, Class of 2009

Benjamin S. Thompson, Class of 2009

Student Bar Association Awards:

Christopher J. Perez, Class of 2009

Awards and Honors:

Michael E. Herz, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2008 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Kathryn O. Greenberg, Chair, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Remarks:

David Rudenstine, Vice President for Legal Education, Yeshiva University; Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Hon. Dennis Jacobs, Chief Judge, US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Alumni Greetings:

Marc Lieberstein, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1992

Student Remarks:

Jason Auerbach, Class of 2008

Awards and Honors:

Michael E. Herz, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2007 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael E. Herz, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Kathryn O. Greenberg, Chair, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Remarks:

David Rudenstine, Vice President for Legal Education, Yeshiva University; Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Senator Christopher J. Dodd, United States Senator, Connecticut

Alumni Greetings:

Marc Lieberstein, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1992

Student Remarks:

Joana Kaso, Class of 2007

Greg A. Propper, Class of 2007

Awards and Honors:

Michael E. Herz, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2006 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael E. Herz, Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, Class of 2008

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Welcome:

Kathryn O. Greenberg, Chair, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Remarks:

David Rudenstine, Vice President for Legal Education, Yeshiva University; Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Hon. Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr., US District Court Judge, District of New Jersey

Alumni Greetings:

Howard Leib, Chair, Alumni Association, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1983

Student Remarks:

Henna Shifra Kasnett, Class of 2006

Awards and Honors:

Laura E. Cunningham, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2005 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael E. Herz, Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman

Welcome:

Kathryn O. Greenberg, Chair, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Remarks:

David Rudenstine, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Eliot Spitzer, New York State Attorney General

Alumni Greetings:

Howard Leib, Class of 1983

Distinguished Alumna Award for Contribution to Public Service:

Randi Weingarten, President, United Federation of Teachers; Class of 1983

Student Remarks:

Kavin L. Edwards

Awards and Honors:

Laura E. Cunningham, Vice Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2004 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael E. Herz, Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Richard M. Joel, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller

Invocation:

Rabbi Ozer Glickman

Welcome:

David Rudenstine, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Remarks:

Kathryn O. Greenberg, Chair, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Conferring of Honorary Degree and Commencement Address:

The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court

Alumni Greetings:

Howard Leib, Class of 1983

Distinguished Alumnus Award for Contribution to Public Service:

Gary J. Galperin, Assistant District Attorney and Chief Special Projects Bureau, New York County District Attorney’s Office; Class of 1980

Student Remarks:

Michael P. Glasser, Class of 2004

Awards and Honors:

Laura E. Cunningham, Senior Associate Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Joel

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2003 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael E. Herz, Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Norman Lamm, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Sean P. Armstrong, Class of 2003

Invocation:

Rabbi Michael S. Miller, The Jewish Community Relations Council

Welcome:

David Rudenstine, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

The Honorable Judith S. Kaye, Chief Judge, New York State Court of Appeals

Alumni Greetings:

Howard Abrahams, Class of 1994

Distinguished Alumni Award for Contribution to Public Service:

The Honorable Sandra J. Feuerstein, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department, New York State Supreme Court; Class of 1979

Student Remarks:

Joshua A. Sussberg, Class of 2003

Awards and Honors:

Laura E. Cunningham, Senior Associate Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Lamm

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Ira W. Heller

Recessional
2002 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises:

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, EdD, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael E. Herz, JD, Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Head Marshal

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Norman Lamm, PhD, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, PsyD, The Jewish Center, New York City; Yeshiva College '83, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology '85

Invocation:

Rabbi Michael S. Miller, MS, The Jewish Community Relations Council; Yeshiva College '71, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies '76

Welcome:

David Rudenstine, JD, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, BS, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

The Honorable Jack B. Weinstein, LLD, Senior United States District Judge, Eastern District of New York

Alumni Greetings:

Rosemary Byrne, JD; Class of '80

Student Remarks:

Jed Lewin; Class of '02

Awards and Honors:

Laura E. Cunningham, LLM, Senior Associate Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws (LLM) Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor (JD) Degrees

President Lamm

Dean Rudenstine

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2001 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Presiding:

Morton Lowengrub, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Norman Lamm, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Michael Eytan Dubitsky, Class of 2001

Welcome:

Paul R. Verkuil, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Alan M. Dershowitz, Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Harvard Law School

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Alumni Greetings:

Sarah Steiner, Class of 1983

Awards and Honors:

Dean Verkuil

Stewart E. Sterk, Senior Associate Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

President Lamm

Dean Verkuil

Student Remarks:

Scott Daniel McCoy, Class of 2001

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
2000 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael Eric Herz, Senior Associate Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Chief Marshal

Presiding:

Normal Lamm, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Yakov Deckelbaum, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 2000

Tribute to Dean Verkuil:

Dr. Lamm

Welcome:

Paul R. Verkuil, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Charles E. Schumer, United States Senator, State of New York

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Alumni Greetings:

Noel L.C. Williams, Class of 1987

Student Remarks:

James Howell Sullivan, Jr., Class of 2000

Awards and Honors:

Dean Herz

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

Dr. Lamm

Dean Verkuil

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
1999 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

Michael Eric Herz, Senior Associate Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Chief Marshal

Presiding:

Normal Lamm, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Adam Berner, Law and Mediation Offices of Adam Berner, Adjunct Professor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1994

Welcome:

Paul R. Verkuil, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Eliot Spitzer, Attorney General, State of New York

Remarks:

Kathryn O. Greenberg, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Class of 1982

Alumni Greetings:

Noel L.C. Williams, Class of 1987

Student Remarks:

Jordan Matthew Dressler, Class of 1999

Awards and Honors:

Dean Verkuil

Conferring of Master of Laws Degrees

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

Dr. Lamm

Dean Verkuil

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
1998 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs, Yeshiva University; Herald

William Schwartz, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Presiding and Memorial Tribute to Telford Taylor, Professor Emeritis, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law:

Normal Lamm, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Adam Berner, Law and Mediation Offices of Adam Berner, Class of 1994

Welcome:

Paul R. Verkuil, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Abner Mikva, Visiting Professor, University of Chicago Law School; Former Chief Judge, US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Alumni Greetings:

Karel L. Turner, Class of 1987

Student Remarks:

Jonathan Benjamin Schloss, Class of 1998

Awards and Honors:

Dean Verkuil

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

Dr. Lamm

Dean Verkuil

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
1997 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Michael Eric Herz, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law; Herald

William Schwartz, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Yeshiva University; Chief Marshal

Presiding:

Norman Lamm, President, Yeshiva University

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Rabbi Mark Wildes, Class of 1993, Assistant Rabbi, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun

Welcome:

Paul R. Verkuil, Dean, Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law

Commencement Address:

Jerome J. Shestack, President-Elect of the American Bar Association

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Alumni Greetings:

Karel L. Turner, Class of 1987

Student Remarks:

Karen Fisher Gutheil, Class of 1997

Awards and Honors:

David Rudenstine, Professor of Constitutional Law, Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

Dr. Lamm

Dr. Verkuil

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
1996 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs; Herald

William Schwartz, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Chief Marshal

Presiding:

Norman Lamm, President

National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Rabbi Judah Prero, Class of 1996

Welcome and Commencement Address:

Frank J. Macchiarola, Dean, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Alumni Greetings:

Karel L. Turner, Class of 1987

Student Remarks:

Shai Y. Waisman, Class of 1996

Awards and Honors:

Dean Macchiarola

Conferring of Juris Doctor Degrees:

Dean Macchiarola

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional
1995 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs; Herald

William Schwartz, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Chief Marshal

Presiding:

Norman Lamm, President

The National Anthem:

Cantor Eliezer Kepecs, Kingsway Jewish Center, Brooklyn, New York

Invocation:

Rabbi Basiil Herring, The Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach, Atlantic Beach, New York

Welcome:

Frank J. Macchiarola, Dean

Commencement Address:

Hon. Guido Calabresi, Judge, US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Remarks:

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Alumni Greetings:

Karel L. Turner, Class of 1987

Student Remarks:

Anita Linda Miller, Class of 1994

Awards and Honors:

Dean Macchiarola

Conferring of Degrees:

Dean Macchiarola

Hatikvah:

Cantor Kepecs

Recessional
1994 Commencement Exercises

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Order of Exercises

Processional:

Herbert C. Dobrinsky, Vice President for University Affairs; Herald

William Schwartz, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Chief Marshal

Presiding:

Norman Lamm, President

Israel Miller, Senior Vice President

The National Anthem:

Cantor Ira W. Heller, The Jewish Center, New York City

Invocation:

Rabbi Louis Bernstein, Young Israel of Windsor Park, Bayside, New York

Welcome:

Frank J. Macchiarola, Dean

Commencement Address:

Hon. Robert T. Johnson, Bronx County District Attorney, New York City

Remarks:

Dr. Miller

Earle I. Mack, Chairman, Board of Directors, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Alumni Greetings:

Joan Ehrlich-White, Class of 1987

Student Remarks:

Michael John Kay, Class of 1994

Awards and Honors:

Dean Macchiarola

Conferring of Degrees:

Dean Macchiarola

Hatikvah:

Cantor Heller

Recessional