Sasha Linney ’11 Makes Forward-Looking Gift to BLS, Becomes Youngest Member of the Sheridan Albert Legacy Society
Sasha Linney ’11, vice chair of the Brooklyn Law School Board of Trustees and managing director and senior counsel at GoldenTree Asset Management, has made a new philanthropic commitment to BLS that combines immediate support with a planned gift.
Her commitment also places her in the newly renamed Sheridan Albert Legacy Society, of which she is the youngest member.
Both components of Linney’s gift support Brooklyn Law School’s Annual Fund, providing unrestricted resources that allow the Law School to direct funding where it is needed most—from student support and academic programs to experiential learning and faculty priorities.
"This kind of unrestricted support is really a vote of confidence in our direction," Linney said. "I trust Dean David Meyer to make the decisions that will best serve the Law School and ensure its future is as strong as its first 125 years."
Linney is motivated by a deep sense of gratitude for her experience as a student and her continued connection to the Law School community as a member of the Board of Trustees. She describes Brooklyn Law School as a place that not only shaped her legal training, but expanded her circle of friends, mentors, and professional relationships in lasting ways.
"I feel very much part of a larger community at Brooklyn Law School," she said. "I want to support that community so it continues to thrive for future students."
That sense of impact also extends to the faculty who influenced her experience, including Professor Michael Gerber, whose dedication to students left a lasting impression and whose title as the Michael Simmons and Michael Gerber Professor of Law recognizes faculty mentorship.
"He does everything in his power to ensure his students are successful," she said. "That kind of commitment stays with you."
A Creative Approach to Philanthropy
By considering all of the assets in her 'philanthropic toolbox,' Linney is able to maximize her support for an institution she holds near and dear. Her approach to giving reflects a growing interest in creative philanthropy among alumni earlier in their careers—pairing current giving with planned future support in a way that amplifies impact over time.
In her case, the structure includes both an immediate contribution and a planned designation of retirement assets that will support the Law School in the future. That combination allows her to contribute meaningfully today while also building long-term support for the institution she now helps lead as a trustee.
Established in 2003 and renamed in 2026 following a landmark $12 million gift from alumnus Sheridan Albert ’48, who had established a Charitable Remainder Trust, the Sheridan Albert Legacy Society recognizes alumni and friends who have made such a life-income arrangement or have included the Law School in their estate plans. Membership is inclusive—all commitments are celebrated, and there is no age minimum.
While legacy giving is often associated with retirement planning, Linney’s commitment reflects how planned gifts can be made at any stage, alongside an active professional life and continued leadership within the Law School community.
Her future commitment includes designating half of her 401(k) to the Law School, a type of retirement asset gift that passes to the institution tax-free and helps ensure long-term support for students and programs.
A 15-Year Reunion Marked by Connection and Renewal
Linney’s support also counts toward her class giving as she and her 2011 classmates approach their 15-year reunion—a milestone often marked by reconnection, reflection, and renewed engagement with the Law School.
Fellow alumnus Christopher Amore ’11, senior legal counsel at Swiss Re, is helping lead class efforts.
"The Brooklyn Law experience creates and fosters lasting bonds—with the school, with our classmates, and with the practice of law," Amore said. "Sasha's efforts exemplify that continuity and demonstrate how support for the Law School evolves as our careers, friendships, and lives progress."
At this stage, reunions typically bring classmates together through campus gatherings, receptions, and dinners that highlight how careers have developed across private practice, public service, in-house roles, and beyond. They also offer a moment to reconnect with the shared experience that began at Brooklyn Law School and continues to shape professional identity.
For many alumni, it is also a natural point to consider how they want to support the institution going forward—often aligning celebration with class-wide giving and long-term engagement.
A Broader Invitation
As Brooklyn Law School approaches its 125th anniversary, Linney’s commitment highlights a broader message: support for the Law School is not defined by timing, but by intention—and can begin at any stage of a career, while continuing to grow over time.
Her example reflects a model of engagement that connects immediate impact with long-term vision, strengthening the institution today while helping ensure its future for generations of students to come.
Those who would like to learn more about planned giving options or explore ways to support Brooklyn Law School through a future or estate gift are encouraged to contact Tom McGinley, director of major and planned giving, at thomas.mcginley@brooklaw.edu or (718) 780-7522.