Upcoming Events
Campus - SEQRA 50th Anniversary Conference
Albany Law School will host the SEQRA 50th Anniversary Conference on November 6 and 7, 2025. This conference marks half a century since the enactment of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), a landmark piece of legislation that has profoundly impacted land use and environmental protection across the state. Speakers at this conference will reflect on SEQRA's historical influence and envision its future directions.
Boston - Albany Law Alumni Reception
Connect with fellow Boston-area alumni at this reception graciously hosted by Dianne Phillips ’88 at Holland & Knight, LLP.
Veterans Day – No Classes/Offices Closed
Campus - APALSA x MLSA Presents AAPI Diversity in the Judiciary Panel
Hear from two distinguished alumnae, The Honorable Lillian Wan ’00 and The Honorable Zainab A. Chaudhry ’98, both trailblazers in advancing diversity within the New York judiciary. This moderated panel will explore each judge’s path to the bench as AAPI women, the challenges they encountered, and the significance of representation in the judiciary.
Washington D.C. - Albany Law Alumni Reception
Join President and Dean Cinnamon P. Carlarne for a reception with fellow D.C.-area alumni to connect, network, and welcome our newest alumni to the area.
Virtual - Fifty Years After Willowbrook
This webinar will discuss experiences of former Willowbrook residents and their families as informing the wider community of the challenges facing the...
Attorney Emeritus Program 15th Anniversary Celebration
Please join the Attorney Emeritus Program, at Albany Law School on November 18th. AEP will be hosting a free event to celebrate its 15th Anniversary...
Campus/Virtual - Journal of Science and Technology Fall 2025 Symposium
Albany Law School's Journal of Science and Technology is excited to present its 2025 symposium: "Exploring the U.S. Copyright Office’s Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence”. This symposium will explore the Report’s findings and what they mean for creators, innovators, and policymakers, along with the opportunities that generative AI technologies present for creativity and copyright.
Albany - Grand Honors Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Join us as we celebrate alumni service and volunteer excellence, and present this year's Grand Honors Awards recipients. The Grand Honors Awards, presented by the National Alumni Association, celebrate alumni for their dedication to Albany Law School. We will award the: Trustees Gold Medal; Distinguished Alumni Award; Donald D. DeAngelis '60 Excellence in Alumni Service Award; Outstanding Young Alumni Award; Humanitarian Achievement Award.
Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes/Offices Closed
Last Day of Classes (Residential/Flex)
Reading Day (Residential/Flex)
Classes End – Session II (Online)
Final Exams (Residential/Flex)
Virtual - Technology, Surveillance, and Device Tracking in the 2020s
This presentation will dive into the cutting-edge legal battles reshaping privacy and policing in the digital age. Participants will explore how emerging technologies are testing the limits of the Fourth Amendment, our courts, and our own perceptions of privacy and private spaces. Panelists will discuss timely examples, which may include AI-assisted surveillance, geofence warrants, government access to commercial data, vehicle tracking, and smart car surveillance (a/k/a vehicle telematics). CLE credit available: (1) Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection
Virtual - Why Cybersecurity Regulation Keeps Failing
More money, more compliance, and more oversight have not translated into greater security. Traditional legal and regulatory tools are proving inadequate. This CLE will explore the Resource Futility Problem in cybersecurity: how legal frameworks often reward check-the box compliance over real risk reduction, overlook the asymmetries between attackers and defenders, and fail to account for the complex, interdependent nature of digital infrastructure . CLE credit available: (1) Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection
Washington D.C. - U.S. Supreme Court Admission Ceremony
A special Albany Law School U.S. Supreme Court Admission Ceremony will be held on June 11, 2026 in Washington D.C. The cost of admission is $200 and there is an application process. If you are interested in being admitted, please contact us at alumni@albanylaw.edu for more information.
Campus - Albany Law School Reunion 2026
Save the dates! Reunion 2026 will be held Thursday, September 17 - Saturday, September 19. We will be recognizing class years ending in 6 and 1, but all are welcome to join us to network, connect, and celebrate!