Impact That Endures: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of St. John’s Law Faculty Scholarship (2025)

Presenter Information

• Jelani Jefferson Exum
• Missy Caiola
• Eva E. Subotnik, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Christopher J. Borgen, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Elaine M. Chiu, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Tyler Rose Clemons, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Christine Lazaro, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Rosemary C. Salomone, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Elshaday Yilma
• Michael A. Simons, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Juliet Tomaro
• Rosa Castello, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Robin Boyle-Laisure, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Edward D. Cavanagh, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Miriam A. Cherry, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Philip Lee, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Cheryl L. Wade, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Celine Lawrence
• Hon. Raymond J. Lohier, Jr.
• John Q. Barrett, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Noa Ben-Asher, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Margaret E. McGuiness, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Mark L. Movsesian, St. John's University School of LawFollow
• Michael A. Perino, St. John's University School of LawFollow

Location

St. John's University School of Law

Start Date

19-9-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

19-9-2025 3:00 PM

Description

Through multiple panels, the day-long event showcased St. John’s Law faculty perspectives on the evolving role of legal scholarship and commentary, with a focus on the U.S. Supreme Court. Designed to spark meaningful dialogue among students, faculty, and alumni, it highlighted how our scholars’ work continues to shape the legal community as the Law School marks its milestone 100th Anniversary and looks ahead to its next century of excellence, prominence, and impact. The program also featured audience Q&A.

Co-Sponsors

• Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development (JCRED)
• St. John’s Law Review

Program

9 to 9:15 a.m.

Opening Remarks: Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum

9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

Panel I(a): The Role for Legal Scholarship Yesterday, Today . . . and Tomorrow

Introduction: Missy Caiola '27, JCRED

Moderator: Professor Eva E. Subotnik

Panelists:

• Professor Christopher J. Borgen
• Professor Elaine M. Chiu
• Professor Tyler Rose Clemons
• Professor Christine Lazaro
• Professor Rosemary C. Salomone

10:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45 to 11:00 a.m.

Presentation: On Being a Scholar and a Teacher in Polarized Times

Introduction: Elshaday Yilma '26, St. John's Law Review

Presenter: Professor Michael A. Simons

11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Panel I(b): The Role for Legal Scholarship Yesterday, Today . . . and Tomorrow

Introduction: Juliet Tomaro '26, JCRED

Moderator: Professor Rosa Castello

Panelists:

• Professor Robin Boyle-Laisure
• Professor Edward D. Cavanagh
• Professor Miriam A. Cherry
• Professor Philip Lee
• Professor Cheryl L. Wade

12:15 to 1:15pm

Lunch

1:15 to 2:45 p.m.

Panel II: The Supreme Court in Context: Insights from Legal Scholars

Introduction: Celine Lawrence '26, St. John's Law Review

Moderator: Hon. Raymond J. Lohier, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Panelists:

• Professor John Q. Barrett
• Professor Noa Ben-Asher
• Professor Margaret E. (Peggy) McGuinness
• Professor Mark L. Movsesian
• Professor Michael A. Perino

2:45 p.m.

Closing Remarks: Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum

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