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Q&A: Former LEAP Student Fellow Brooke Dekolf ’21 Combats Humanewashing
Brooke Dekolf ’21, who recently wrote an article about humanewashing in farming, discusses legal strategies for combatting the practice.

Becca M. Heller ’10 Honored with Changemaker Award for Work with IRAP
Becca M. Heller ’10 was presented with the inaugural Changemaker Award during a regional Making History alumni event that took place on April 1 in New York City.

Law Library Gifted Professor Guido Calabresi’s Papers
Future generations of scholars will be able to draw from Professor Guido Calabresi’s decades of scholarship and judicial experience.

King ’89 Dedicates Himself to Fighting for People Living with HIV/AIDS
On December 2—World AIDS Day—longtime activist Charles King ’83 M.Div., ’89 J.D. visited his divinity alma mater to deliver a special sermon in Marquand Chapel titled “The Curse of Stigma.”
When Legal Services Are Free, Impact is Priceless
Yale Law School alumni make a difference at the local and national level through their pro bono work.
Dean Gerken Visits Japan and China to Strengthen International Ties
Dean Heather K. Gerken visited Japan and China as part of a broader effort to build relationships internationally.
Local Action with a Long Reach
The San Francisco Affirmative Litigation Project (SFALP) clinic has set a new standard for how students can impact local law.

“Investing in a Better Tomorrow”: Jody Yetzer ’97 Hopes to Inspire Giving as Fund Board Chair
The Yale Law School Fund Board welcomed Jody Yetzer ’97 as its chair in July 2024.
Yale Law School Reflects on Its Bicentennial Year
The Law School celebrated its bicentennial throughout 2024, reflecting on its past and looking to the future.

Dean’s Office Renamed to Honor David Nierenberg ’78 and Patricia Nierenberg
In recognition of the extraordinary philanthropy made by David Nierenberg ’78 and Patricia Nierenberg to Yale Law School, the dean’s office will be renamed in their honor.