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The Government Law Center at Albany Law School provides nonpartisan legal and policy analysis on pressing issues facing state and local government and prepares the next generation of lawyers and leaders in the public sector.

Earlier this month, the Government Law Center and Institute for Aging and Disability Law presented the Nancy M. Sills ’7...
10/15/2026

Earlier this month, the Government Law Center and Institute for Aging and Disability Law presented the Nancy M. Sills ’76 Memorial Lecture on Aging Law and Policy. Brett Eby-Saratoga County District Attorney and Elizabeth Loewy '84, Co-Founder/Chief Operating Officer of EverSafe, discussed the growing crisis of financial exploitation of older adults and highlighted strategies to prevent scams and exploitation of elders in our communities. The discussion was moderated by Ann Marie Cook, President/Chief Executive Officer of LifeSpan.

The program took place during Senior Citizens Law Day, Albany Law School's annual community event organized by the Elder Law Pro Bono Society - Albany Law School focusing on legal issues facing older adults. Senior Citizens Law Day included opening remarks from Greg Olsen, Director of the New York State Office for the Aging, workshops, and free consultations with attorneys.

A video recording of the Nancy M. Sills ’76 Memorial Lecture is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Pk14NC644

Albany Law School's Environmental Law Society, AI Law Society, and First Mondays present: New York Passes a First-in-the...
10/12/2026

Albany Law School's Environmental Law Society, AI Law Society, and First Mondays present: New York Passes a First-in-the-Nation Moratorium; What’s Next for Data Centers?

With what seems like the exponential and inevitable growth of artificial intelligence, the U.S. is in the midst of a mostly community-driven data center backlash brought on by an opaque growth strategy; and legitimate concerns regarding impacts to community health and wellness. In response to this growing backlash, New York passed a first-in-the-nation moratorium on the development of data centers in July 2026 leaving many asking, “what happens next?”

Dr. Laura Rabinow and Mathilda Scott of the Rockefeller Institute of Government will discuss (1) how communities were responding prior to the moratorium; (2) what the moratorium means for communities with proposed data center projects; and (3) what comes next for industry, for communities, and for the state.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕒 12:00 – 12:50 PM
📍 Room 200 (Zoom available)
🎫 RSVP: https://alumni.albanylaw.edu/s/977/21/1col.aspx?sid=977&gid=1&pgid=5022&content_id=6619

Albany Law School students: Join the Government Law Center and the Career and Professional Development Center on Novembe...
10/09/2026

Albany Law School students: Join the Government Law Center and the Career and Professional Development Center on November 9 for an informational session about student opportunities in the GLC.

Learn about:
• Government Law Center Fellowship
• Internships and Field Placements
• Edgar ’46 & Margaret Sandman Fellowship in Aging, Disability, and Health Law and Policy

Register on AlbanyLaw Link!

This week, Government Law Center Fellows met with attorneys who provide legal counsel to the Governor of the State of Ne...
10/08/2026

This week, Government Law Center Fellows met with attorneys who provide legal counsel to the Governor of the State of New York:

• Jonathan Reiner — Assistant Counsel to the Governor (Public Safety)
• Craig Alfred — Assistant Counsel to the Governor (Health and Insurance)
• Lisa Vasnani — Assistant Counsel to the Governor (Human Services, Mental Hygiene, and Not-for-Profits)

Students learned about the day-to-day work of attorneys in the Executive Chamber, including advising the Governor on the law as it relates to public policy, implementing the Governor’s policy objectives, negotiating state budget bills and legislation, working with counsel in state agencies, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across government and the private sector. Guest speakers emphasized two practices that are key to success as attorneys in state government: focusing on finding solutions to problems and building skills in addition to acquiring subject-matter knowledge.

The Government Law Center Fellowship is a unique professional development program that prepares Albany Law School students for distinguished careers in government, public service, and policy work. Learn more: https://www.albanylaw.edu/government-law-center/government-law-center-fellowship-program

Join the GLC and League of Women Voters of Albany County for an evening program honoring the life and legacy of Richard ...
10/06/2026

Join the GLC and League of Women Voters of Albany County for an evening program honoring the life and legacy of Richard Rifkin, a career public servant and former Legal Director of the Government Law Center.

The program includes opening remarks from former New York State Attorney General Robert Abrams, followed by a panel discussion reflecting on Richard's legacy of public service and lessons that can guide public servants in a time of turmoil. A reception will follow.

📅 Monday, October 26, 2026
🕒 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Dean Alexander Moot Court Room, Albany Law School
🎫 RSVP: https://bit.ly/rifkinevent

This year, state budget negotiations resulted in significant changes to New York's Climate Leadership and Community Prot...
10/05/2026

This year, state budget negotiations resulted in significant changes to New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Albany Law School student Anna Meisenburg ’26 and GLC Program Director Chel Miller examine changes to the state's climate laws in our latest explainer: https://www.albanylaw.edu/government-law-center/clcpa-amendments

Join us at the Albany NY Library's Washington Avenue branch next week for a book talk hosted by the Friends & Foundation...
09/29/2026

Join us at the Albany NY Library's Washington Avenue branch next week for a book talk hosted by the Friends & Foundation of the Albany Public Library. GLC Director Patrick Wildes will review Who Is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service, edited by Michael Lewis. This event is free and open to the public. https://albany.librarycalendar.com/event/ffapl-book-talk-58667

Members of the Government Law Center team at Albany Law School are trusted sources for national and local media outlets,...
09/28/2026

Members of the Government Law Center team at Albany Law School are trusted sources for national and local media outlets, frequently serving as subject-matter experts on critical legal issues and contributing to public discourse.

Government Lawyer-in-Residence Bennett Liebman recently spoke with Rebecca Egan McCarthy for The New Yorker about the closure of the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens: https://archive.ph/9yA6z

The deadline to register for attorney consultations at Senior Citizens Law Day at Albany Law School has been extended to...
09/25/2026

The deadline to register for attorney consultations at Senior Citizens Law Day at Albany Law School has been extended to Wednesday, October 1! Limited spots are available. Register online at https://bit.ly/SCLD2026.

Senior Citizens Law Day is a free event for seniors, soon-to-be seniors, their loved ones, and caregivers presented by Elder Law Pro Bono Society - Albany Law School.

Event Schedule:

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM — Welcome & Opening Remarks

9:00 AM – 11:45 AM — Workshops & Community Resources

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Attorney Consultations (Pre-Registration Required)

12:00 PM – 2:00 p.m. — Lunch and Learn Presented by the Government Law Center at Albany Law School
The Nancy M. Sills ’76 Lecture on Aging Law and Policy: Financial Exploitation of Older Adults

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/SCLD2026

Thank you to the 100+ alumni and guests who attended our luncheon celebrating alumni in government and public service at...
09/21/2026

Thank you to the 100+ alumni and guests who attended our luncheon celebrating alumni in government and public service at Albany Law School's 175th Reunion!

Through the efforts of the GLC, the Career and Professional Development Center, and students, faculty, and staff, Albany Law continues to be ranked as a top law school in the nation in public service and government law, and nearly 50% of recent graduates are employed in public interest and government positions. Together, we are building a strong legacy of lawyers and leaders in public service at Albany Law.

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