Hofstra Law
Our Mission
We recognize the role that academic institutions can play in creating and exacerbating disparities in education. We also appreciate that excellence can only be achieved in an environment marked by genuine respect, compassion, dignity, and opportunity for every individual. We aim to be a place that reflects the diverse communities that we are a part of and serve — one which enables diverse voices to be authentically heard and valued.
Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Council, composed of both faculty and administrators, will continue to work on improving and managing the Law School’s various programs and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
| NAME | TITLE |
|---|---|
| Tara-Marie Desruisseaux, Co-Chair | Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion |
| Maryam Franzella, Co-Chair | Associate Professor of Legal Writing |
| Adonza S. Anderson | Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management |
| LaToya Felton | Director of Career Services and Diversity Initiatives |
| Akilah N. Folami | Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, and Faculty Director for Diversity and Inclusion |
| C. Benjie Louis | Visiting Assistant Professor of Law |
| Lisa Monticciolo | Dean of Students and Diversity and Inclusion Officer |
| G. Alex Sinha | Associate Professor of Law |
| Jeremy Weintraub | Assistant Professor of Legal Writing |
| Charmise P. Woodside-Desiré | Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving |
The Latest
Student Organizations
Affinity Groups
- Asian Pacific American Law Student Association
- Black Law Student Association
- Latino/a American Law Student Association
- Muslim Law Student Association
- OUTLaw
- Social Justice Alliance
- South Asian Law Student Association
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Women of Color Collective
Calendar
Events and Programs
The Law School regularly organizes and promotes relevant and compelling programming around pressing diversity issues. These events are designed to engage with diversity education and to reflect the perspectives of diverse communities.
28%
People of Color
Fall 2023 Entering Class Profile
55%
Of Total Student Body Are Women
101
Universities and Colleges Represented
Fall 2023 Entering Class Profile
Diversity Scholarships and Fellowships
Dwight L. Greene Memorial Scholarship
The Dwight L. Greene Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to one student who has demonstrated a commitment to advocacy on behalf of minority groups. The scholarship also includes an annual stipend of up to $5,000 to offset living expenses while working for a not-for-profit or governmental agency dedicated to the advocacy for under-represented minority groups.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Rights Fellowship
At Hofstra Law, LGBT Rights Fellows learn the legal skills necessary to succeed in their fight for LGBT rights in such areas as hate crime protections, employment discrimination and international human rights. Through policy work, scholarship and direct representation, LGBT Rights Fellows have the opportunity to make an impact and promote change in the world.
Careers
Career Development
The Office of Career Services works together with students to identify the diversity and inclusion opportunities that are tailored to your specific interests.
Resources
We have listed a variety of resources dedicated to helping individuals resolve problems, and to fostering and promoting a more inclusive community.
Local Diverse Bar Associations
- Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association
- Asian American Bar Association of New York
- Association of Black Women Attorneys
- Caribbean Attorneys Network
- Caribbean Bar Association
- Dominican Bar Association
- Filipino American Lawyers Association of New York
- Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York
- Latino Lawyers Association of Queens County
- LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York (LeGaL)
- Long Island Hispanic Bar Association
- Metropolitan Black Bar Association
- Muslin Bar Association of New York
- National Black Prosecutors Association
- Nigerian Lawyers Association
- Puerto Rican Bar Association of New York
- South Asian Bar Association of New York
Additional Resources
Hofstra University
Pronoun Use
Understanding and respecting the use of pronouns and how members our campus community identify is one way Hofstra embodies our values of embracing diversity and practicing inclusion.
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Community Resources
Hofstra Law offers a wide range of legal resources and educational opportunities benefiting the surrounding community.
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Bias Incidents and Campus Climate Concerns
Students may use the University’s online form to make the University aware of bias motivated incidents and campus climate concerns regarding other students.