Ahead of tomorrow’s diploma ceremony, I want to congratulate the class of 2023 and remind you to take stock of what you’ve accomplished, be proud, give thanks to those who supported you along the way, and know you will always be a part of the #FordhamFamily!

"You arrived on campus at a time when NY was still the epicenter of a global pandemic. We were all trying our best to navigate a horrendously stressful and tragic situation. Each of you had to call upon tremendous levels of grit and resilience." Matthew Diller to the class of 2023

Last week, I had the honor of ushering another class of service-minded #FordhamLawyers into the legal profession. Will Lanier ’23 perfectly captured my hopes for them...to carry the values and principles instilled at #FordhamLaw as they fearlessly forge their own paths.

I’m posting to share that I’ve decided to make this next school year my last as dean. Leading #FordhamLaw these last 8 years has been an absolute privilege, and I look forward to continuing to serve our mission as I return to the faculty. Read more here: bit.ly/42rlPvq

On this #Juneteenth, we reflect on the history of the day and all those who have and continue to sacrifice in the name of justice and racial equality.

Congratulations to Prof. Adediran on this well-deserved appointment!

I am extremely proud of how the #FordhamLaw community has joined together to support our students, centers and institutes, faculty, and continued innovation in legal education. My sincere thanks to everyone who supported this monumental effort. bit.ly/3qZKBGk

The factors U.S. News emphasizes in its revised formula will not make the ranking a more useful guide for prospective students. I offer my observations in National Law Journal. at.law.com/e9kPaZ?cmp=sha…

Congratulations to Professor Cheryl Bader and our Criminal Defense Clinic students on this innovative project.

President @TetlowTania on today's SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action: "I am both disappointed and determined to find a path forward." Read the statement below. news.fordham.edu/university-new…

Expanding access to the legal profession has been central to Fordham Law's mission for a century. While dismayed by SCOTUS's Affirmative Action ruling, we remain committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community. Please read my full statement: bit.ly/3JBPzPM

Congratulations to Joseph Laroski ’97 on this prestigious nomination and best wishes during the next steps of the confirmation process. bit.ly/3PIGBnX

This year, the OUTLaws and ATLS task force brought together leading academics, activists, and attorneys to discuss pressing issues around LGBTQ+ rights in the U.S. I’m proud of their efforts to make Fordham Law a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning and growth. #Pride

Best wishes to the members of the Fordham Law community sitting for the New York bar exam tomorrow and Wednesday! Your Fordham Law family is rooting for you.

In my last semester as Dean of Fordham Law, it is an honor to be named as a Distinguished Trailblazer Honoree from Fordham Law BLSA. I will always appreciate their leadership & dedication. I have learned so much working with BLSA’s amazingly accomplished & committed students!

Congrats to Fordham Law alumni who were recognized by the City & State NY Responsible 100 list: Preetha Chakrabarti ‘12, Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP Mark Bini ‘00, Partner, Reed Smith LLP David Bronston ‘85, Special Counsel, Phillips Lytle Read more: bit.ly/3RCaAOF

Congratulations to Professors Howard Erichson, Leah Hill, Kamani Paul-Emile, John Pfaff, and now @johnpfaff.bsky.social, Catherine Powell, Linda Sugin, and Julie Suk on these well-deserved honors. We’re so proud to have such outstanding faculty whose innovative scholarship is shaping our knowledge of the law.

A hearty congratulations to Catherine Powell.

As the first lawyer to serve as Fordham University ’s President, @TetlowTania truly embodies what it means to be a leader as a lawyer. Hers is an incredible story deeply rooted in Fordham’s mission. nytimes.com/2024/01/28/nyr…

Fordham Law alumnus Raymond Dowd '91 (Ray Dowd), an expert in copyright litigation, visited the law school campus and talked with current law students and Dean Matthew Diller (Matthew Diller) about his efforts to return Nazi-looted art to its property owners.