More than 200 Cardozo alumni, from the first graduating class of 1979 to the class of 2024, were welcomed back to the school for this year’s Homecoming & Reunion celebration, held on May 23.

Attendees had an array of activities to participate in, including headshot photography sessions, two panel discussions, reunions for Cardozo’s numerous affinity groups and journals, and the evening’s marquee event, the All Alumni Cocktail Party. In addition, graduates of classes from years ending in 4 or 9 celebrated milestone reunions in specially designated areas.

Renowned legal scholar and women’s rights advocate Professor Ruth Halperin-Kaddari of Bar-Ilan University joined Professors Andrea Schneider and Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin for the panel discussion “Seeking Justice for Sexual Violence Victims of Hamas.”

Director of the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project Omar Jadwat participated in the panel presented by the Kathryn O. Greenberg Immigration Justice Clinic, “Immigration Federalism’s New Frontier: The Legal Battle Over Texas’ New Deportation Law,” alongside Professors Peter Markowitz and Michael Pollack and moderated by Professor Lindsay Nash.

Additionally, Associate Dean for Library Services Kelly Leong unveiled and presented Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo’s papers that he wrote while on the U.S. Supreme Court.

"I was honored to be a part of the host committee of Homecoming & Reunion and to work with such dedicated and enthusiastic Cardozo employees,” said Leslie Felden ‘81, a member of the host committee. “It was wonderful to see alumni from so many classes and to reconnect with faculty and friends. I hope that the next Homecoming & Reunion is widely attended, regardless of whether it is a reunion year. I encourage people in the alumni community to get involved in any way that works to ensure the continued success of Cardozo.”

Homecoming & Reunion is one of three signature events for alumni to reconnect and reminisce with the Cardozo community.

Photos by Eryc Perez de Tagle. View the full gallery here.