Brooklyn Law School to Honor Larry Silverstein ’55 and Ankit Kapoor ’18 at 2026 Alumni Dinner
Brooklyn Law School will celebrate two distinguished alumni—real estate visionary Larry Silverstein ’55 and accomplished trial lawyer Ankit Kapoor ’18—at the Law School’s 2026 Alumni Dinner on Thursday, March 19, in New York City.
Held at Cipriani 25 Broadway from 6 to 9 p.m., the Alumni Dinner is one of the Law School’s signature annual events, bringing together alumni, faculty, students, and friends to honor professional achievement and service to the Brooklyn Law School community. Proceeds from the evening will support the Brooklyn Law School Bar Exam Preparation Fund, which provides critical resources to help students succeed on the Bar Exam.
Alumnus of the Year: Larry Silverstein ’55
Larry A. Silverstein ’55, founder and chairman of Silverstein Properties, will receive the Alumnus of the Year Award in recognition of his extraordinary career and lasting impact on New York City.
Silverstein founded Silverstein Properties, a Manhattan-based real estate development and investment firm that has developed, owned, and managed more than 45 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, and retail space. In July 2001, he completed the largest real estate transaction in New York history, signing a 99-year lease on the World Trade Center—just weeks before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. For the past 25 years, Silverstein has led the rebuilding of the World Trade Center’s office component, a $30 billion project that stands as one of the most significant redevelopment efforts in modern history.
A graduate of Brooklyn Law School’s Class of 1955, Silverstein has devoted decades of service to higher education, medical research, and the arts. He has held leadership roles at New York University and NYU Langone Medical Center and currently serves on the board of the New York Philharmonic. A lifelong New Yorker, Silverstein remains deeply committed to civic life, philanthropy, and mentorship. He and his wife, Klara Silverstein, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary this summer.
Rising Star Award: Ankit Kapoor ’18
Ankit Kapoor ’18, founding partner of Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, will receive the Rising Star Award, which recognizes exceptional early-career achievement and leadership.
Kapoor is a former NYPD police officer who now focuses his practice on high-stakes matrimonial and family law matters, including complex custody disputes and high-net-worth divorces. As lead trial counsel in some of his firm’s most demanding cases, he represents a diverse roster of sophisticated clients, including business leaders, physicians, financial professionals, and entertainment figures.
In addition to his legal practice, Kapoor is an active leader in the profession. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, where he co-chairs the Legislation Committee, and previously served on the NYSBA Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform.
Alumni Dinner 2026
The evening will include a cocktail reception from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards presentation from 7 to 9 p.m. In addition to celebrating the honorees, the event underscores the Law School’s commitment to student success by supporting bar preparation resources, including stipends, tutoring, study materials, and essential support services.
Building on the strong momentum of last year’s Alumni Dinner—which drew more than 300 attendees and supported record investment in bar preparation—the 2026 event promises another meaningful evening of celebration and impact.
For more information about the Alumni Dinner, sponsorship opportunities, or registration, visit the Alumni Dinner webpage or contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@brooklaw.edu or (718) 780-7505.