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125 Years of Ambition. 125 Years of Innovation. 125 Years of Excellence.

125 Years of Brooklyn Law

Since 1901, Brooklyn Law School has prepared generations of lawyers to meet a changing world with knowledge, skill, and purpose. As we celebrate the people and achievements that shaped our history, we look ahead with the same ambition, innovation, and excellence that define Brooklyn Law today.

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Boldy Brooklyn

The Boldly Brooklyn Campaign is a $50 million comprehensive campaign to invest in the people, programs, and places that will shape the next 125 years of Brooklyn Law School.

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  • 3,347DONORS
  • $37.6MRAISED
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Our Fundraising Priorities

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Faculty Excellence

Great instructors are the difference between an education and a transformational experience. Your support helps us attract and retain exceptional faculty whose teaching, scholarship, and mentorship prepare future legal leaders.

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Student Experience

Every student who earns a place at Brooklyn Law School deserves the opportunity to attend and the support to thrive. Your generosity expands scholarships, strengthens academic and career resources, and helps students build meaningful lives in the law.

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Campus Renewal

Our historic campus should serve today’s students and tomorrow’s possibilities. Your support will help transform the Law School’s historic home at 250 Joralemon St. with welcoming, modern spaces for teaching, learning, collaboration, and community.

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Discover Boldly Brooklyn

Learn more about our first comprehensive fundraising campaign and the investments we are making in student opportunity, faculty excellence, and a renewed campus.

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Since 1901

Our History. Our Legacy. Our Story.

Explore 125 years of people, ideas, and defining moments that have shaped Brooklyn Law School into the nationally renowned institution it is today.

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More Ways to Give

We value your support and gifts of every size make an enormous difference to future generations of Brooklyn Law School students. We have made the process of giving as easy as possible.

News & Updates

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A Major Upgrade for Feil Hall Residents

Thanks to a generous gift from alumnus Michael Gunzburg ’87, Feil Hall residents now have access to an on-site fitness center. The project, paired with upgrades to the student common area, strengthens wellness and community living at Brooklyn Law School.

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Giving Back, Looking Forward

Alumna and trustee Sasha Linney ’11 is combining current and planned giving to support Brooklyn Law School’s highest priorities. Her commitment underscores the lasting impact of the BLS community.

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Honoring the Power of Mentorship

Brooklyn Law School celebrates Professor Michael Gerber as the inaugural holder of the Michael Simmons and Michael Gerber Professorship. The endowed professorship honors the transformative bond between a beloved alumnus and the mentor who helped shape his future.

Boldy Brooklyn Campaign Committee

  • Allen Grubman '67

    Partner, Grubman Shire Meiselas & Sacks

  • Andrew Finkelstein ’91

    Managing Partner, Finkelstein & Partners

  • Colleen Caden ’99

    Partner, Pryor Cashman

  • Howard Hershenhorn ’89

    Partner, Gair, Gair, Conason

  • Melique Jones ’98

    Chief People Officer, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

  • Stu Subotnick ’68

    Former President and CEO, Metromedia Company

  • Sasha Linney ’11

    Managing Director and Senior Counsel, GoldenTree Asset Management LP

  • Wanda Denson-Low '81

    Senior Vice President of the Office of Internal Governance (retired), Boeing Company

  • Warren Lazarow ’86

    Of Counsel (Retired Partner), O’Melveny & Myers LLP