Monrad Paulsen, the first dean of Cardozo School of Law, dared to create the foundation of our institution. Monrad's legacy lives on through the Paulsen Competition, sponsored by the Moot Court Honor Society, which gives second- and third-year students a forum to compete for recognition as Cardozo’s top advocates.

Professor (Emerita) Lela Love, dared to reimagine how lawyers resolve conflict. A renowned mediator and dispute resolution pioneer, Professor Love joined Cardozo in 1985 and founded the Cardozo Mediation Clinic—one of the nation’s first programs to train law students as mediators. In 1990, she established the Kukin Program through a generous gift from Ira and Doris Kukin. Today, the Kukin Program includes four clinical offerings, the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution, the International Advocate for Peace Award, and a comprehensive dispute resolution curriculum. Cardozo is now ranked the fifth-best dispute resolution law program in the country by U.S. News—a lasting testament to her vision.

Tanya R. Kennedy dares to stand for justice through her long and distinguished career on the bench, from Criminal and Civil Courts to her current role as Associate Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department. A proud Cardozo alumna, adjunct educator, and leader in the legal community, Justice Kennedy’s commitment to fairness, mentorship, and the rule of law reflects the very best of what it means to stand for justice. Thank you for your service on the Cardozo Board and for championing excellence in our community!

Dean Monroe Price dared to innovate in legal education. Serving as dean of Cardozo School of Law from 1982–1991 and later as professor emeritus, his visionary leadership helped shape Cardozo’s forward-thinking approach to the law — from building academic strength to fostering a culture of creativity and inquiry. His impact continues to influence the way we teach, learn, and engage the law today.

Cardozo alumna Robyn Weinstein ‘09 dares to strive for a better world through her leadership in alternative dispute resolution. As Director of the Cardozo Mediation Clinic and Associate Director of the Kukin Program for Conflict Resolution, Robyn brings a deep commitment to equity and access to her work training the next generation of mediators. From her prior service as ADR Administrator for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York—where she launched innovative, inclusive mediation programs—to her national leadership in the field, her career reflects the power of dispute resolution to strengthen communities and advance justice.

Billy, a founding partner of Montague Street Private Partners and longtime Cardozo Board member, and Brandon, founder and CEO of Remote Legal, are each reimagining the future of legal and professional services. Their family’s visionary support, including the recent dedication of The Judith and William Greenblatt Career Success Center, has already enabled the school to hire additional staff and career counselors, contributing to a record 97.4% employment rate for the Class of 2024. The Greenblatts’ prominence in the business world and their dedication to shaping the next generation of lawyers and leaders continue to inspire our community. Brandon just finished teaching a winter term course called AI in Litigation where he provided a unique and fresh perspective on some of the practical applications of AI that are essential knowledge to students looking for careers in litigation.