On this special episode of the podcast we are listening in on a discussion between David W. Beier ’73 - Managing Director at Bay City Capital, a venture capital firm investing in the field of life sciences - and Prof. Ray Brescia - the Hon. Harold R. Tyler Chair in Law and Technology and Professor of Law - about Brescia's new book, "The Future of Change: How Technology Shapes Social Revolutions,” published by Cornell University Press in April 2020.

Recording date: Sept. 23, 2020.

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Change-Technology-Shapes-Revolutions/dp/1501748114/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=brescia&qid=1600884358&sr=8-2

More about Beier and Brescia: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2758&content_id=3632

Prof. Ray Brescia on 'The Future of Change': https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/prof-ray-brescia-the-author-of-the-future-of-change-how-technology-shapes-social-revolutions

Beating COVID-19 and Optimism in Biotech with David Beier '73: https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/working-in-the-white-house-beating-covid-19-and-optimism-in-bio-tech-with-david-beier-73

On this special edition of the podcast, we're listening in on the third annual Grand Honors Awards, presented by the National Alumni Association, to celebrate alumni for their dedication to Albany Law School. 

Video of the ceremony: https://vimeo.com/461800970

Award Recipients are:

Trustees Gold Medal

Hon. Randolph F. Treece ’76

Of Counsel, E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy; Magistrate Judge (Ret.), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York

Distinguished Alumni Award

Dale M. Thuillez ’72

Special Counsel, Thuillez, Ford, Gold, Butler & Monroe

Donald D. DeAngelis '60 Excellence in Alumni Service Award

Thania F. Fernandez ’85

Executive Secretary, New York State Department of Education

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Emily D. Chapman ’13 (Drazan)

Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Humanitarian Achievement Award

M. Sherry Gold and the Gold Family

Founding Donor, Barry A. Gold '70 Health Law Clinical Program Endowment Fund

What is it really like to be on the Albany Law School campus right now?

Listen to this week's Meet the Students Podcast to hear from 3L Gianni Presciutti as he opens a window for us on the fall 2020 semester.

He also talks about some of the organizations he has participated in and what he would tell the pre-law-school Gianni if he had the chance.

Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102

Albany Law School Student Ambassadors: https://www.albanylaw.edu/admissions/connect-with-admissions/student-ambassadors

Family Violence Litigation Clinic: https://www.albanylaw.edu/centers/the-justice-center/our-clinics/in-house-clinics/family-violence-litigation-clinic

Student Organizations: https://www.albanylaw.edu/students/organizations

Reunion 2020 is almost here!

The Albany Law School community will come together virtually this year, and today on the podcast we are speaking with the two point people leading Reunion 2020: Geoff Seber, Director of Alumni Engagement and Institutional Events, and Kaitlyn Lounsbury, Director of Annual Giving.

Reunion 2020 Page: http://bit.ly/ALSReunion2020

Schedule of Reunion Events: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2758

2020 Giving Competition: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2262

Beating COVID-19 and Optimism in Biotech with David Beier '73: https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/working-in-the-white-house-beating-covid-19-and-optimism-in-bio-tech-with-david-beier-73

Prof. Ray Brescia on 'The Future of Change': https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/prof-ray-brescia-the-author-of-the-future-of-change-how-technology-shapes-social-revolutions

The Meet the Students series continues to open the academic year here on the podcast.

This week we are speaking with Dr. Michelle Bodden-White, Ed.D., who is a 2L and is working through law school after an extensive and successful career in education.

She is also the public relations officer for the Black Law Students Association and a children's book author! Check out her books here:

The Arrogant King - https://www.amazon.com/Arrogant-King-Michelle-Bodden-White/dp/0975308963

Obara the Gatekeeper - https://www.amazon.com/Obara-Gatekeeper-Michelle-Bodden/dp/0975308912

Obara and the Merchants - https://www.amazon.com/Obara-Merchants-Michelle-Bodden/dp/0975308904

More:

Albany Law Coronavirus updates: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus

Albany Law Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102

In this episode, we are speaking with 3L Kelly Amorim, who recently accepted a judicial clerkship for the State of New Jersey and tells us about the process.

She is also the co-chair of Albany Law School's Women's Law Caucus, the secretary of the American Constitution Society, and a research assistant for Prof. Mary Lynch.

Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102

About the Women's Law Caucus: A forum for both women and men to discuss contemporary feminist issues, the Women's Law Caucus strives to raise the Albany Law School community's awareness of current legal, political and socioeconomic issues affecting women. Both a resource and support network for women, the caucus sponsors speakers, a career panel, an annual Domestic Violence Vigil and clothing drive and films.

American Constitution Society: https://www.acslaw.org/

In this "Meet the Students" episode, we are speaking with 3L Meghna Srikanth, the executive president of the Student Bar Association and the executive editor for symposium for the Albany Law Review. She has also worked closely with the moot court program here at Albany Law.

More about the Student Bar Association: http://www.albanylawsba.org/Pages/home.aspx

Student organizations at Albany Law School: https://www.albanylaw.edu/students/organizations

Albany Law coronavirus updates: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus

Reunion 2020: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=2102

Today we are speaking with Judge Peter Crummey, Class of 1981, the Senior Colonie Town Justice and court administrator—a post he has held since January 2000. 

Judge Crummey also maintains a practice of law in Albany.

He began a two-year term as the newest president of the Albany Law School National Alumni Association on July 1.

A longtime member of the NAA Board, Judge Crummey is a passionate volunteer and advocate for Albany Law School. He is a lifelong resident of the Town of Colonie and has five children, including Cathryn O. Crummey '22 and Carol E. Crummey '13, who is married to alumnus Jonathan S. McCardle '13.

Crummey Family Spotlight: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/18/interior.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=3109&cid=6170&ecid=6170&crid=0&calpgid=2985&calcid=5895

More about Judge Crummey: https://www.judgecrummey.com/

Albany Law School Return to Campus Resources: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus/return-to-campus

In this episode, we talk with Brenda Baddam, Class of 2017, who is an associate attorney at Barclay Damon. Brenda was one of four Albany Law School graduates recently named to City & State's "40 Under 40" list of rising stars.

Contact Brenda: [email protected]

City & State's 40 Under 40 list: https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/power-list/40-under-40/2020-albany-40-under-40-rising-stars.html

Albany Common Council meeting to discuss field sobriety tests in Spanish: https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/regional-news/albany-common-council-meeting-to-discuss-field-sobriety-tests-in-spanish/

In this episode, we are speaking with Albert and Angela Farone Distinguished Professor of Law Pat Connors, who is the author of Siegel & Connors, New York Practice (6th ed. Thomson, 2018; available on Westlaw) and also hosted a five-part series entitled “Coronavirus and the Courts” earlier this year.

Albany Law Coronavirus Updates: https://www.albanylaw.edu/coronavirus

Return to Campus FAQ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-952955809-873766748/return-to-campus-plan-with-president-and-dean-alicia-ouellette

The COVID-19 Toll: Time Periods and the Courts During Pandemic (Paywall): https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2020/07/17/the-covid-19-toll-time-periods-and-the-courts-during-pandemic/?slreturn=20200631100731

Coronavirus and the Courts: Professor Patrick Connors Helps New York’s Lawyers Navigate Sea Change: https://www.albanylaw.edu/faculty/spotlight/Pages/coronavirus-and-the-courts-professor-patrick-connors-helps-new-yorks-lawyers-navigate-sea-change.aspx

New York Practice, 6th Practitioner Treatise Series (available on Westlaw too): https://store.legal.thomsonreuters.com/law-products/Practice-Materials/New-York-Practice-6th-Practitioner-Treatise-Series/p/106154332

"Coronavirus and the Courts" Series: https://www.alncorp.com/court-emergency-orders/