“One of the greatest measures of a law school is the success of its alumni. We are so proud to have alumni that embody the same pioneering and difference-making spirit that has been a part of the fabric of Hofstra Law since our founding. We are so excited to honor our Hall of Fame inductees, celebrate Hofstra Law’s 50-year history, and toast to our Law School’s bright future.” — Judge Gail Prudenti, Dean
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VISION 2020 HONORARY CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS Judith A. Livingston ’79 Senior Partner, Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore Perry Weitz ’83 Co-Founding Member, Weitz & Luxenberg P.C.
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Fusae Nara ’91 Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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Congratulations to Hofstra Law on its 50th Anniversary and to all of those who are being recognized for their outstanding work. Special congratulations to Hall of Fame inductee
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alumni/ inductees whose selection to the Maurice A. Deane School of Law’s Hall of Fame has done the legal community proud. Jeff, your exemplary career, dedication to your clients, sense of justice and generosity of spirit have paved the way for this wonderful accolade. Thank you also to Dean Justice Prudenti on her exceptional stewardship of your alma mater.
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To My Fellow Inductees: It is an honor and rare pleasure to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you tonight. When we all graduated from Hofstra Law, I'm sure the furthest thing on our minds was that we would be united in such a special grouping, so many years later, so please accept my warmest congratulations. To Hofstra Law: A school of any kind is ultimately judged by the quality of its graduates, so the impressive assemblage tonight of attorneys, jurists and public servants, casts such a sparkling light upon our law school. I am humbled and grateful to be included amongst them and I extend my appreciation to Hofstra Law for shaping my career and life. To My Wife Michelle: You are such a big part of my induction tonight, and without your love and support I would not be in the spotlight tonight, so please accept my heartfelt gratitude. It's our pleasure to share this wonderful moment with our children, friends, and colleagues.
My best wishes to Hofstra Law for the past 50 years of distinction, and for the next 50 years of reaching new horizons in legal education. Michael P. Roberts, Esq. Class of 1986
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Northwell salutes Hofstra University School of Law for providing a well-rounded education that helps students thrive. Congratulations to the Hall of Fame honorees, especially our Northwell colleagues. Michael A. Epstein Chairman, Board of Trustees Michael J. Dowling President & CEO
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KENNETH BRESLIN ’86
MARILYN MONTER ‘76
PERRY WEITZ ‘83
President, Breslin Realty Development Corp.
Executive Vice President, Holiday Organization, Inc.
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MARK L. CLASTER ‘77
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Congratulations to Judge Steven I. Locke on your induction into Hofstra Law School’s inaugural Hall of Fame! We know how deserving you are of this honor and thank you for your years of invaluable mentorship, guidance, and teaching. All the best — your clerks (and of course, Kristin), Kristin Gandiosi
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