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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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