Ross Sandler

On this 20^th anniversary of the Center for New York City Law many thanks are due

Harry Wellington, former Dean of New York Law School, along with the faculty of New York Law School, embraced the idea that the government of New York City was a worthy academic subject. Dean Anthony Crowell continues that enthusiastic support.

Mary McCormick of the Fund for the City of New York made the initial grant to the Center. Other early funders included Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Community Trust, The Mendik Foundation, The Marc Haas Foundation and Consolidated Edison.

Stanley Shuman, of Allen & Company, agreed to lead the Advisory Council. His reputation gave the Center credibility with funders and governmental officials.

Sheila Murphy Aresty ’94, the first CityLaw Fellow, and the 35 CityLaw Fellows who followed her, contributed their energy and talents to achieving the Center’s goals.

City officials became partners in Center programs: Mark Davies of the Conflicts of Interest Board, Charles McFaul of OATH, Jeffrey Friedlander of the Law Department, Glenn Newman of the Tax Appeals Tribunal, and Rose Gill Hearn of DOI.

The NYLS Law Review sponsored five major symposiums with the Center, and published superb articles, among them the definitive history of New York City’s current Charter by Frederick A.O. Schwarz and Eric Lane.

The staff of the Center, currently led by Brian J. Kaszuba ’04, brings to life the Center’s publications and programs.

The administrative, technical and facility staff of New York Law School make possible CityLaw, CityLand, CityRegs, CityLaw Breakfasts and the Center’s CLE programs.

The students of New York Law School bring talent and energy to the Center and to the life of New York City.

Alice M. Sandler insured that the quality of the Center’s publications and events were second to none.

Thank you to all who have participated in and contributed to the success of the Center.

By: Ross Sandler