The College of Law mourns the passing of beloved teacher, scholar, colleague, and mentor Peter E. Herzog L’55. Our thoughts at this time are with his wife, Brigitte Herzog L’75, and the entire Herzog family. If you were a student of Peter’s, please send us your memories and thoughts about him.

The Institute for Security Policy and Law held its third annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 10, with honored guest Lt. Gen. Charles Pede, the 40th Judge Advocate General of the US Army. The event was co-sponsored by the National Security Student Association and VISION.

The day after the election, the College convened a timely panel discussion, with professors (clockwise from top right) Kristen Barnes, Mark Nevitt, and Jennifer Breen, moderated by Professor Emeritus William C. Banks. The panelists offered perspectives on the election’s legal aspects and answered student and faculty questions about this year’s election processes and outcomes.

As a part of a funded collaboration with the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University, the Institute for Security Policy and Law hosted “National Security Law and the Coming AI Revolution” on October 28. The symposium included panels on AI and the Law of Armed Conflict; Bias, Data, and Principles; and National Security Decision-Making.

Thank you to Innovation Law Center graduates who answered students’ questions and offered insights on next steps in their law and technology careers at a November 12 virtual seminar.

The College of Law is grateful to Barclay Damon LLP for introducing its Diversity Student Mentor Program and Diversity Summer Associate Position at a November 11 information session. Kayla Arias L’15 joined her colleagues to discuss the program and answer student questions. More information can be found on our new Diversity and Inclusion webpage.

As part of a College of Law faculty workshop on “Preparing Lawyers for the Technology of Today.” Christina Wojcik L’04 (left), Global Director of Innovation and Technology at Citigroup, and Justina Young L’04, Solution Architect at DocuSign, delivered insights into the need for lawyers to educate and familiarize themselves with emerging technologies in the workplace.

JDBeyond—our JDinteractive student organization—hosted an October 28 panel on “The Effects of COVID-19 on the Administration of Justice,” featuring (clockwise from left) the Hon. James P. Murphy L’84, Fifth Judicial District Administrative Judge; Lisa Peebles L’92, Federal Public Defender, Northern District of New York; and Staci Dennis-Taylor L’14, Assistant District Attorney, Onondaga County. Thank you Judge Murphy, Lisa, and Staci for all you do!

Thank you also to (clockwise from left) Marty Feinman L’83, of The Legal Aid Society of NY; Colleen Gibbons L’17, of the Center for Court Innovation, Syracuse, NY; and Zoë Whitehouse L’19 for discussing careers in social justice law with our students during an October 28 Office of Career Services virtual seminar.

SU News profiled father and daughter College of Law duo 2L JDinteractive student Scott Deutsch and 1L Lauren Deutsch, who are beginning their own Orange Law legacy! The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs recently honored Scott with its Gerald B. Faigle Jr. and Roberta M. Faigle Student Veteran Endowed Scholarship.

In her article written for the Innovation Law Center, 3L Viviana Bro explores the progress of drone acceptance in the COVID-19 environment, including FAA recognition and authorization for drone delivery services.

Congratulations to 3L Sharon Otasowie and 2L Robert Rose for their award-winning performances at the 2020 Buffalo-Niagara Trial Competition. Otasowie won Best Overall Advocate and Rose offered the Best Direct Examination.

As part of its Veterans Day series, “Reflection on Service,” Institute for Security Policy and Law Director the Hon. James E. Baker recently looked back on his decision to serve his country in the military and in government.

Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck is the guest editor of the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation special ADA@30 issue on the future of employment and the accommodation principle for people with disabilities, envisioning a future of disability-inclusive employment.

On November 5, the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic welcomed Christopher Santoro, Deputy Vice Chairman of the Board of Veterans Appeals. In addition to providing an overview of the BVA’s mission to Professor Beth Kubala’s class, Santoro shared advice on how to effectively present a case as a veterans’ advocate.

During these uncertain times, we need the Power of Orange more than ever to buoy the spirits of our 2020 grads as they pursue job opportunities. If you are seeking newer grads or have or know of career opportunities, please contact Interim Director of Career Services Sam Kasmarek, and she will connect you with our amazing new alums!

The ’Cuse Conversations Podcast profiles alumni making a difference in their communities. We’re pleased to report that Ronald Goldfarb ’54, L’56 and Elizabeth Strout L’82 will be featured on upcoming episodes of the podcast, sharing their College of Law success stories, the important role Syracuse University played in their careers, and more. Subscribe to our podcast and encourage your Orange Law colleagues to do the same. Please reach out to host John M. Boccacino ’03 if you have suggestions for future guests.