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Welcome to the NSU Law Alumni home page, your source for alumni benefits, contacts, resources and updates. Learn about upcoming alumni events, update your mailing address, or locate an alumni chapter in your area….you are sure to find it all right here.

As a graduate of the law school, you join the more than 8012 graduates living in more than 46 states and eight countries.  The association exists to promote involvement of university constituencies by meeting the needs for alumni services, creating opportunities for the life of the institution and communicating the excellence of NSU law school.  We invite you to get involved in your Alumni Association and stay connected with your fellow graduates.

Florida residents can now express their school spirit by displaying an NSU specialty license plate on their vehicle at no cost to them by taking advantage of the Free Replacement Program being offered by NSU.  Please enjoy the website and learn about this benefit and others available to you as a member of the NSU Law Alumni Association.

2009 Alumni Board Appointed

NSU Law Alumni, Faculty... Admitted to Practice Before U.S. Supreme Court

The Law Center celebrated the first group to be admitted to the United States Supreme Court. Twenty NSU Law alumni, faculty members, and senior administrators met the necessary qualifications and were sworn in on November 17, 2008. The induction ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. Professor Bruce Rogow served as movant for the group.  Professor O'Brien was instrumental in coordinating all activities with Court administration. The group consisted of lawyers of every age and experience level who came from New York, D.C. and Florida. The general consensus was that hearing your name mentioned in the Supreme Court is something that every lawyer should experience at least once.

Organized by NSU Law's Office of Alumni & Development, the swearing-in was the culmination of two days of activities in Washington, D.C. which planners hope will become a biennial event. On the night preceding the swearing-in ceremony, the NSU Alumni Association and the Shepard Broad Law Center hosted a networking event, "Supreme Decision: The Future of the United States Supreme Court after the Election,"  with a discussion led by Dean Athornia Steele, Professor Bruce Rogow, and Distinguished Visiting Professor Tim O'Brien.  The event was well attended and included Dean Karen Grosby, Center for Psychological Studies and alumni from that Center.

Prior to the swearing-in ceremony, inductees and their guests enjoyed a continental breakfast held in the U.S. Supreme Court West Conference Room—the Chief Justices Chamber. This chamber displays the portraits of all of the United States Supreme Court justices. "One truly appreciates being in this nation's highest court. I was inspired by the ritual, solemnity and majesty of the building, the process and the presence of the distinguished justices," stated Olympia Duhart, an NSU professor and inductee.

Immediately following the Monday swearing-in ceremony, Chief Justice Roberts joined the NSU Law inductees and their guests for a congratulatory visit. Afterwards, the Curators Office provided a lecture on the history of the Court.  The day was awe inspiring and humbling – an experience to be remembered forever. It was made truly special for the inductees and their families to celebrate the day together as representatives of Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center.

The Palm Beach County Alumni Chapter

The Palm Beach County Alumni Chapter and the F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association hosted a reception and dinner featuring a panel discussion on “What Civil Lawyers Need to Know About Criminal Law” with attorneys Stephen J. Binhak, John Howe, Michael Salnik, and Michelle Suskauer on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at the Marriott of West Palm Beach.  The successful event was enjoyed by all.

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