VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 183rd CityLaw Breakfast with DOE Chancellor David C. Banks on 12/16 at 9 AM

The Center for New York City Law and

Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invite you to the 183rd CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

David C. Banks, Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education

Date: Friday, December 16, 2022

Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this fall due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers with … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 182nd CityLaw Breakfast with Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Adams

Today, Friday November 4, 2022, Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Eric Adams, spoke at the 182nd CityLaw Breakfast. Mr. McGuire spoke on “Meeting the Needs of Asylum Seekers and the Homeless Population in New York City.” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law, provided opening remarks. Dean Anthony W. Crowell joined for a colloquy. This Breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Greenberg Traurig, and Verizon, and co-sponsored by the Wilf … <Read More>


VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 182nd CityLaw Breakfast with Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Adams, 11/4 at 9 AM

Professor Ross Sandler, Director

cordially invites you to the 182nd CityLaw Breakfast

Featuring Speaker

Brendan McGuire, Chief Counsel to Mayor Eric Adams

Speaking on:

Meeting the Needs of Asylum Seekers and the Homeless Population in New York City

Date: Friday, November 4, 2022

Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this fall due to COVID-19, we will continue … <Read More>


CityLaw Profile – Roger Herz: Urban Activist

Roger Herz, who passed away last week at the age of 88, was a prominent participant at all of our CityLaw breakfasts. He was often first at the microphone with a knowledgeable question for each speaker. We miss his energetic involvement in the civic life of New York City. Below is a profile CityLaw originally published about Roger on April 12, 2021.

First to the microphone at many CityLaw Breakfasts during the Q&A session following … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 181st CityLaw Breakfast with Greg Russ, NYCHA Chair and CEO – 7/14 9 AM

Today, July 14, 2022, Greg Russ, the Chair and CEO of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), spoke at the 181st CityLaw Breakfast. Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell  had a closing discussion with Chair Russ. This Breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Greenberg Traurig, and Verizon. This was the fifteenth virtual CityLaw Breakfast as … <Read More>


COMPLETE VIDEO: 180th CityLaw Breakfast with Jacques Jiha, Director of the NYC Office of Management and Budget

Today, June 29, 2022, Office of Management and Budget Director Jacques Jiha spoke at the 180th CityLaw Breakfast. His talk focused on the City’s economic recovery and the shaping of the City’s budget in response to the pandemic. Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center for New York City Law provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell held a closing discussion with Director Jiha and Professor Sandler. This <Read More>