On Friday, September 19th, the St. John’s Law faculty presented the symposium:

Impact That Endures: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of St. John’s Law Faculty Scholarship.

Through moderated panels, the event showcased faculty perspectives on the evolving role of legal scholarship and commentary, with a focus on the U.S. Supreme Court. Designed to spark meaningful dialogue among students, faculty, and alumni, it highlighted how our scholars’ work continues to shape the legal community as the Law School marks its milestone 100th Anniversary and looks ahead to its next century of excellence, prominence, and impact.

Setting the stage for the symposium’s day-long exploration, Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum said:

“The earliest faculty members here understood what remains true a century later: that legal scholarship shapes the profession, informs judicial decision-making, and guides lawmakers. It equips our students not only with knowledge but with a framework for lifelong learning. And it situates St. John’s Law as a voice in the broader national conversation about law and justice.”

Professor Eva Subotnik, the Law School’s Associate Dean for Faculty Scholarship, took the lead on producing the symposium, which was co-sponsored by the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development (JCRED) and the St. John’s Law Review. Representatives from the journals participated in the symposium by introducing the panels and speakers, and both journals will publish the proceedings in future symposium issues.

Many thanks to all our panelists and moderators, including Hon. Raymond J. Lohier, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, who moderated the final panel on The Supreme Court in Context: Insights from Legal Scholars.

Read an interview with Professor Subotnik about this milestone event: https://bit.ly/3Vn60VM

View photos from the symposium: https://bit.ly/46vFI92

Access the full event program, including panel topics and speakers: https://bit.ly/47SmxbM