Making a Difference

A scholarship established by the Estate of Gerald Baylin, Class of 1953, in his memory. Gerald Baylin, a World War II veteran and a successful New York City litigator, was renowned for his sharp intellect and legal skills. The scholarship is awarded to a student of outstanding ability with a background in science, math, or engineering.

This scholarship, established by the estate of Sylvia M. Bassin in honor and memory of Sylvia's husband, Frank P. Bassin, Class of 1929, is awarded annually to one or more students in good standing and financial need.

This scholarship was established in memory of Professor Margarate A. Berger by her sons, David Berger, Class of 1989 and Joshua Berger, and family friends. Professor Berger was widely recognized as one of the nation's leading evidence and civil procedure scholars, including pioneering work in the field of scientific evidence. She was an outstanding teacher, mentor and inspiration to many, and a supportive colleague who contributed immeasurably to Brooklyn Law School over her 37-year tenure at the school. Beyond the law, she was a passionate reader, opera goer, Mets fan, gourmet cook, loving family member and treasured friend. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student who demonstrates exceptional achievement in the law of evidence or civil procedure.

A scholarship established by Steven S. Elbaum, Class of 1974 and Lawrence S. Elbaum, Class of 2005, to be awarded annually to a worthy student in need of financial assistance with a preference for a student who is an immigrant or a first-generation U.S. citizen.

A scholarship established by Michael O. Gittelsohn, Class of 1966, a distinguished member of the law firm Finkelstein, Levine, Gittelsohn, and Partners, who believes that the hallmark of a lawyer's trade is his honesty, integrity and the trust he establishes among his peers. It is awarded to a student who best exemplifies these qualities and who has demonstrated superior knowledge in the area of professional responsibility.

Bernard Nash, Class of 1966, a distinguished partner in the law firm of Dickstein Shapiro, and his wife Phyllis, established a scholarship fund in grateful appreciation to the Law School for its scholarship assistance during his days as a student. This scholarship is awarded annually to a worthy student who is in need of financial assistance and has demonstrated academic excellence.

A scholarship established by Fran and Larry Sucharow '75 to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving student who demonstrates academic excellence. Mr. Sucharow, one of the country's leading plaintiff's securities lawyers, built a major law firm in this field with the skills and knowledge he gained at the Law School. His wife's and his desire is to help give another stuent the opportunities that a fine law school education provides. Because he as an evening student, preference is to be given to a part-time student.

A scholarship established by Howard H. Stein, Class of 1967, and his wife Bernice, in memory of Bernice's parents Harry and Mary Symel. In the spirit of Harry and Mary's belief that education and knowledge were the best path to a fulfilled life and to help others, this scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to bettering society through law.