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Jon Finer Joins Leadership Program as Senior Distinguished Fellow in Residence
Jon Finer ’09 has joined The Tsai Leadership Program at Yale Law School as a senior distinguished fellow in residence. He served as President Joe Biden’s principal deputy national security advisor from 2021 to 2025 and received the highest White House award for contributions to national security.
Alumni Come Together to Celebrate, Reconnect, and Engage
More than 1,100 alumni and guests converged in New Haven, returning to Yale Law School to celebrate Alumni Weekend Oct. 17–19.
Yale Law School Association Honors Pamela S. Karlan and Heather K. Gerken with Award of Merit
During this month’s Alumni Weekend celebration, the Yale Law School Association recognized Pamela S. Karlan ’84 and former Dean and Sterling Professor Emeritus Heather K. Gerken as its 2025 honorees.
Yale Law School Giving Day Returns Oct. 23
Yale Law School will host its second annual Giving Day on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Professor John Fabian Witt Writes What Happened When Money Backed Radical Dreams
In “The Radical Fund,” Professor John Fabian Witt tells the story of a bold experiment in saving democracy.
Fellowship Established in Honor of Justice Aharon Barak
Yale Law School announced the creation of the Aharon Barak Fellowship for scholars working in constitutionalism and the rule of law.
University Announces Yair Listokin as Interim Dean and Formation of Search Committee
On July 17, 2025, Yale President Maurie McInnis announced that Shibley Family Fund Professor of Law Yair Listokin ’05 has been named interim dean of Yale Law School effective August 1.
For Entrepreneurial Alumni, Yale Law School Values Illuminate the Path Less Traveled
The call to blaze an independent path, fueled by the pursuit of public service and excellence, has inspired generations of entrepreneurial alumni.
J.D.-Ph.D. in Finance Graduates Appointed to Tenure-Track Professorships
Two graduates of the J.D.-Ph.D. in Finance program — established by Yale Law School and the Yale School of Management — have been appointed to tenure-track positions.
Jeremy Pilaar Joins Solomon Center as Executive Director
Jeremy Pilaar ’18 has joined the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School as its new Executive Director.