Cover of the 2025 issue of UB Law Forum magazine featuring four individuals standing and sitting outdoors in front of a brick building. All are wearing University at Buffalo apparel in shades of blue, including shirts and pullovers with the UB logo and “School of Law” text. The headline reads “Our Blueprints” with the subheading “Built on the Vision of Our Community.”.

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OUR BLUEPRINTS: Built on the Vision of Our Community

  • Dean's Message
    1/9/26
    As our 140th anniversary approaches, we reflect on the blueprints that have shaped UB Law. Every blueprint begins with a foundation. At the State of New York’s law school, that foundation has always been community.
  • Blueprints
    1/12/26
    UB School of Law is igniting a bold new chapter with Blueprints—an initiative that honors the foundation laid by generations of our alumni, faculty and friends, while inspiring today’s students and practitioners to imagine the mark they’ll make in the world.

OUR BOLD NEW CHAPTER

Our Past

  • Oral History Project Debuts
    1/13/26
    An ambitious law school initiative more than two decades in the making—one that preserves the uniqueness of generations of legal talent and leadership—is ready for its highly anticipated public debut.
  • Five Narratives That Have Shaped Our Path
    1/12/26
    The law school’s Oral History Project reaches widely, capturing the voices of the many individuals who inspire the next generation of lawyers and leaders. Explore a sampling of the narratives that have shaped the path forward for the profession.

Our Present

  • Clinics Partner for Justice
    1/12/26
    At UB School of Law, justice is not just a concept, it’s a community effort, and our clinics and practicums are at the forefront of that collaborative work, providing critical legal support, expanding educational program­ming, and advancing policy to promote equity for all.
  • Meet Our Community Catalysts
    1/12/26
    UB Law alumni are more than graduates—they are true community catalysts, leaders who exemplify the spirit and strength of our community, going beyond expectations to create pathways, build networks and shape opportunities for future changemakers and advocates.
  • New York City Program Celebrates 20th Season
    1/13/26
    At its founding, it was a grand experiment in immersive education. Now, as it marks its 20th anniversary, the New York City Program in Business and Law has become one of UB Law’s signature assets—launching countless successful careers.

Our Future

  • Faculty Research Informing Policy and Practice
    1/12/26
    For our faculty, the law is a living system, constantly evolving and always open to improvement. Their scholarship transforms ideas into action, informing policy and practice to serve the public good.
  • Rural Justice Initiative
    1/12/26
    UB Law’s Rural Justice Initiative tackles New York’s growing shortage of lawyers in rural counties—creating pathways for students to serve where they’re needed most.
  • New Immigration Clinic
    1/12/26
    Partnering with Volunteer Lawyers Project, the law school's new immigration clinic will support immigrants in federal detention, giving students hands-on experience with detention and appeals.

LAW SCHOOL REPORT

  • Faculty and Staff Accomplishments
    1/9/26
    UB Law’s faculty and staff shape more than minds—they shape communities. From local organizations to global forums, they transform knowledge into action, earning broad recognition for their efforts.
  • Outstanding Advocacy
    1/13/26
    The law school’s acclaimed Advocacy Institute—the constellation of classroom and courtroom experiences that build students’ skills in the vital art of advocacy—welcomed new leadership with deep roots in the craft.
  • Student Excellence
    1/12/26
    Student achievement is more than a measure of success—it reflects a culture of collaboration and support, and the strong foundation on which UB Law continues to build its legacy. Here are just a few examples of our outstanding students and recent graduates.

WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR BLUEPRINT TO BE?

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With the generous support of alumni and friends, our future grows stronger. Invest in our students and new initiatives and leave a mark that will endure for generations.

Designate a gift where it means the most to you, including:

  • Admissions Scholarships
  • Student Emergency Fund
  • The Advocacy Institute
  • New York City Program in Business and Law
  • UB Law Clinics
  • Summer Fellowship Program

...and many more.

Contact

Karen R. Kaczmarski ’89
Vice Dean and Senior Director of Advancement
716-645-6429 or krkacz@buffalo.edu

OR

Emilie Rosenbluth
Director of Advancement
716-645-2113 or ebrosenb@buffalo.edu

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