The Annual BALLSA Alumni Celebration

The Annual BALLSA Alumni Celebration recognizes the achievements and contributions of Cardozo's outstanding diverse community. Since 2008, this signature event has become one of the school's most anticipated annual gatherings, bringing together the law school's alumni, students, faculty, and friends. The event highlights the accomplishments and successes of Cardozo alumni and demonstrates what is achievable for younger professionals and students alike. All contributions to the BALLSA Celebration support the BALLSA Scholarship Fund.

This year, BALLSA is proud to partner with the Minority Law Student Association (MLSA) to further strengthen connections between alumni and students.

Cardozo Law is proud to Honor Maurice Q. Robinson ’09 at the 16th Annual BALLSA Celebration. A true pillar of the Cardozo community, Maurice embodies leadership, service, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting our alumni and students alike.

As Co-Chair of the Cardozo Alumni Association’s Alumni Leadership Council (ALC), Maurice has been a driving force behind meaningful engagement across Cardozo’s alumni affinity groups, including BALLSA, OUTlaw, and Cardozo Women. His thoughtful leadership strengthens connections, fosters inclusion, and ensures our alumni community continues to thrive. In his additional role as ALC Liaison to the Board of Overseers, he represents alumni voices with distinction, integrity, and purpose.

A highly respected mediator and dedicated educator, Maurice shapes the next generation of lawyers and leaders as an Adjunct Professor in Cardozo Law’s Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution. His mentorship reflects both his professional excellence and his deep belief in empowering others to lead with clarity and dialogue with compassion.

As Assistant Director of Workforce Diversity & EEO Compliance at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Maurice oversees the enforcement of federal anti-discrimination laws across one of the nation’s largest and most complex public infrastructure systems. His work advances equity and accountability at the highest levels, demonstrating his steadfast commitment to justice in action.

Through his extraordinary professional achievements and volunteerism, Maurice exemplifies the mission of BALLSA, to create more equitable spaces, and he represents the very best of Cardozo Law.

Please join us on March 23 as we celebrate Maurice and honor his remarkable accomplishments.

BALLSA Alumni

The mission of the Black Asian Latino Law Students Association (BALLSA) Alumni is to create more equitable spaces at Cardozo and in the legal and business professions.

As part of that commitment, BALLSA raises critical funds for the BALLSA Scholarship Fund, which provides need-based awards to students who have distinguished themselves by making a positive impact on and contribution to one or more of the following Cardozo student groups and/or to the Minority Law Student Alliance (MLSA); Black Law Students Association (BLSA); Native American Law Student Association (NALSA); Latin American Law Student Association (LALSA); Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA); and/or Southeast Asian Law Students Association (SALSA), collectively known as the Diverse Student Associations. 

View a PDF version of sponsorship opportunities

To learn more about the event, corporate sponsorship opportunities, or to make a gift to the BALLSA Scholarship Fund, please contact Emily Snider, Director of Alumni Affairs, at emily.snider@yu.edu.