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NYLS “Firsts”

Collected and presented below are brief introductions to a number of "firsts" that mark some of our many Alumni's contributions to the legal community and beyond.

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  • 1892 Program from New York Law School’s First Commencement Exercises, Carnegie Music Hall, June 7, 1892 by New York Law School

    1892 Program from New York Law School’s First Commencement Exercises, Carnegie Music Hall, June 7, 1892

  • Barbara M. Watson, Class of 1962, the First African-American and First Woman to Serve as Assistant Secretary of State by New York Law School

    Barbara M. Watson, Class of 1962, the First African-American and First Woman to Serve as Assistant Secretary of State

  • Edith L. Fisch, First Female Law Professor in New York State by New York Law School

    Edith L. Fisch, First Female Law Professor in New York State

  • Elizabeth Johnston Schenkel, Class of 1937, New York Law School’s First Female Graduate by New York Law School

    Elizabeth Johnston Schenkel, Class of 1937, New York Law School’s First Female Graduate

  • Emilio Nunez, Class of 1927, New York City's First Hispanic Judge by New York Law School

    Emilio Nunez, Class of 1927, New York City's First Hispanic Judge

  • James K. Hackett, Class of 1893, the Youngest Leading Man in New York Stage History by New York Law School

    James K. Hackett, Class of 1893, the Youngest Leading Man in New York Stage History

  • James S. Watson, Class of 1913, New York City's First African-American Judge by New York Law School

    James S. Watson, Class of 1913, New York City's First African-American Judge

  • John Purroy Mitchel, Class of 1901, New York City’s First Hispanic Mayor by New York Law School

    John Purroy Mitchel, Class of 1901, New York City’s First Hispanic Mayor

 
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