Gifts of all sizes make a significant difference in areas such as scholarships, public interest, faculty support and academic programs. You may direct your contribution to any area of your choosing. Secure Cardozo’s position at the forefront of legal education as a thriving center for public forums and as an advocate for justice initiatives.
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Rise Up Together: The Campaign for Cardozo
Since 1976, the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law has been an innovator in legal education, producing exceptional lawyers committed to their clients and making the world a better place. That pioneering spirit has helped Cardozo become nationally recognized for excellence. Your gift will ensure the success of future generations of leaders in the law, building upon our proud traditions.
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Donor Spotlight
Donor Spotlight
An attorney, mentor and career adviser for students with disabilities, Paula Whitney Best ’88 has documented a gift through her estate plan to support her alma mater. “Cardozo accepted me outright,” she says. “It’s where I learned how to think, speak, research and — most importantly — how to write.”
Charles M. Mirotznik '79, a graduate of Cardozo's inaugural class, recently established the Charles M. Mirotznik, Esq. Scholarship Fund at Cardozo. The fund honors Mirotznik’s parents, Bernard and Rosalyn. Their commitment to the education of their children -- all of whom became lawyers -- was instrumental in providing a strong foundation for future generations.
"We met at Cardozo through the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA). LALSA was an integral part of our law school experience and the Black Asian Latino Law Student Alumni group (BALLSA) continues to be a large part of our lives. Cardozo is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the legal profession and we support those efforts by donating to the BALLSA Scholarship Fund."
We thank our Corporate Partnership members who have shown commitment and support to our students
Cardozo Institutional Advancement Team
Associate Dean of Advancement
Rachel McNassor
Associate Dean of Advancement
Rachel leads the Institutional Advancement team and focuses on transformational gifts and the Rise Up for Cardozo campaign, which has a $50 Million goal by Cardozo’s 50th Anniversary in 2026.
Office: 10th floor, Room 1013 | Phone: 646-906-0330
Assistant Dean of Advancement
Julia Pollan
Assistant Dean of Advancement
Julia manages a portfolio of six- and seven-figure donors and oversees the areas of individual giving and alumni leadership.
Office: 10th floor, Room 1051 | Phone: 646-592-6873
Director of External Affairs
Nicholas Gulde
Director of External Affairs
Nicholas oversees corporate fundraising and special events in addition to oversight of all alumni engagement.
Office: 9th floor, Room 901 | Phone: 646-592-6882
Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement
Emily Kessler
Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement
Emily manages a portfolio of donors, with emphasis on Dean’s Council members (donors giving $2,500-$25,000) and parent giving.
Office: 10th floor, Room 1023 | Phone: 646-592-6876
Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
Emily Snider
Associate Director of Alumni Affairs
Emily is responsible for recent alumni programming and events, alumni news and student engagement.
Office: 10th floor, Room 1014 | Phone: 646-592-6875
Individual Giving & Stewardship Manager
Katy Crabill
Individual Giving & Stewardship Manager
Katy oversees donor stewardship, board administration, and planned giving efforts.
Office: 10th floor, Room 1022 | Phone: 646-592-6874
Development Associate, Foundations & Grants
Shannon McKie
Development Associate, Foundations & Grants
Shannon is responsible for growing foundation revenue for Cardozo through developing grant proposals.
Office: 10th floor, Room 1022 | Phone: 646-592-6879