When 2024-25 Student Bar Association President Ellenia Matthews walked across the stage at her recent graduation, she completed a journey that was decades in the making.
Discover Ellenia's journey in this profile story
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Class of 2025 valedictorian Nick Imbrogno reflected on the hard work it took to receive the distinction.
“It was probably the most difficult goal I’ve ever set for myself.”
Learn more about Nick's law school experience
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2025 graduate Deedra Thompson was selected by Dean Lee Fisher as the recipient of CSU|LAW’s Dean’s Learn Law Live Justice Award for her leadership and the commitment and passion she demonstrated as a law student.
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Photos from our 2025 Commencement Ceremony held at the Connor Palace Theater at Playhouse Square are now available.
Check out the complete photo gallery!
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Our 8th Annual CSU|LAW Hall of Fame Celebration will honor Dean Lee Fisher—the founder of the Hall of Fame—on Friday, November 7.
Learn more:
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“Dean Lee Fisher embodies every quality that is essential to succeed as a law school dean. He possesses a tireless drive to make Cleveland State University College of Law a great academic institution."
- Maureen O’Connor ’80, Retired Chief Justice, Ohio Supreme Court
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Carolyn Broering-Jacobs and Professor Brian Ray will serve as Co-Interim Deans of CSU|Law, bringing decades of combined experience, leadership, and innovation to the role.
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"I want to thank Carolyn and Brian for their extraordinary leadership. We have led together as a team. I have no doubt that even better and brighter days lie ahead for CSU Law." - Dean Lee Fisher
Two former Ohio Supreme Court Justices, both of whom are CSU|LAW graduates and members of the school’s Hall of Fame, Michael P. Donnelly ’91 and Melody J. Stewart ’88, have been appointed as the law school latest Leaders-in-Residence!
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We are excited to announce that highly accomplished alumnus P. Kelly Tompkins ’81 will deliver this year's Commencement Address!
Commencement takes place Sunday, May 18 at the Connor Palace Theatre!
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Cleveland State University’s College of Law is renowned for its legacy of excellence, and the ABA-accredited Online Juris Doctor program provides an accessible and flexible pathway for aspiring attorneys. Learn how CSU’s Online J.D. program sets itself apart through experiential learning opportunities and a commitment to justice.
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Congratulations to CSU|LAW 2L Mark Bank on winning the Ohio State Bar Association's Annual Environmental Law Writing Competition!
Mark's paper was on Nonprofit Governors of America's Power Grid Facing the Electric Demands of the New Age.
Our goal for CSU Giving Day is to once again be the top college at CSU, raising the most dollars from the most donors!
There is still time for our unbelievable supporters to make that happen this evening by donating ANY amount at csugivingday.com/csulaw.
There are still gift-matching opportunities to take advantage of this evening!
4pm - 7pm: Steven Percy '79, will match donations, up to $3,000
7pm - 8pm: Kelly Tompkins '81, will match donations, up to $1,000
8pm - 9pm: Tom Gorman '73, will match donations, up to $1,000
Thank you to those of you who have already made a gift this #CSUGivingDay! We always appreciate your support and these affirmations of what CSU|LAW has meant to our alumni and the greater community!
There is still plenty of time to give today at csugivingday.com/csulaw!
Generous donors offering gift-matching this afternoon!
1pm - 2pm: Lynn Arko Kelley ’80 and Brenden Kelley ’15, match donations, up to $1,000
2pm - 3pm: Brett '96 and Dana '95 Barragate, match donations, up to $1,000
3pm - 4pm: F. Scott Wilson '81, match donations, up to $1,000
Make the most of your gift this #CSUGivingDay with gift matching incentives going on this morning!
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9am - 10am: Dick Pogue, match all donations up to $1,000.
10am - Noon: Raymond Braun and Theresa Popp-Braun, match donations these hours, up to $2,000.
Today is CSU Giving Day!
We’re asking you to take just a minute to make a contribution of any amount online at csugivingday.com/csulaw.
Your support makes a real difference in the lives of our students!
Learn more in this message from Dean Lee Fisher
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Monday Morning Message 12.16.24 'The Power of a Second Chance' Dean Fisher writes about last week’s visit from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joining our Pardon, Clemency and Reentry Clinic to sign two pardons in the CSU|LAW Moot Court Room
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