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NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 135645885 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B500 · Education · Very Large (>$50M) · nyls.edu
revenue
$86.5M
expenses
$96.8M
net assets
$173.6M
employees
790
volunteers
29
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE ITS STUDENTS WITH KNOWLEDGE, SKILL (SEE SCHEDULE O) AND ETHICAL VALUES NEEDED FOR A CAREER IN LAW.

profile · synthesized from sources

New York Law School is a private, independent law school founded in 1891, dedicated to providing legal education grounded in ethical values and practical skills. Located in New York City, it serves students through a J.D. program accredited by the American Bar Association and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The institution has historically adapted to challenges such as the pandemic by expanding technology for hybrid learning and distributing emergency aid to students.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

CARES Act Emergency Student Relief Fund
Provides emergency financial aid grants to students for documented expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic, distributed through the Office of Student Financial Services
Hybrid Academic Program
Technology-enhanced learning initiative enabling remote and in-person instruction, supported by HEERF funding for expanded digital infrastructure
J.D. Program
ABA-approved Juris Doctor program providing foundational legal education with a focus on practical skills, ethics, and public service
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 2 activities
    • Provide legal education through a fully accredited J.D. program
      Offers a comprehensive legal education program focused on knowledge, skills, and ethical values for careers in law, with full approval from the American Bar Association and accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the New York State Education Department.
    • Support student success through inclusive learning environments and comprehensive services
      Fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment for law students, offering events and support services from orientation through commencement.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distribute emergency financial aid and institutional support using federal funds
      Distributed $542,676 in emergency financial aid grants to students and expended $228,522 in institutional support funds under the CARES Act as of December 31, 2022, to support hybrid learning through technology enhancements.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$86.53M
Contributions & grants$6.49M8%
Program service revenue$71.05M82%
Investment income$7.00M8%
Other revenue$1.99M
expenses
Total expenses$96.83M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$30.38M
Grants paid out$34.71M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$312.78M
Cash$5.83M
Investments$191.96M
Liabilities$139.14M
Net assets$173.63M
Liquid reserves24.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANTHONY W CROWELL DEAN AND PRESIDENT 70 $644K
WILLIAM P LAPIANA ASSOCIATE DEAN 45 $328K
GERALD KORNGOLD FACULTY 35 $327K
HOWARD MEYERS FACULTY 35 $320K
PLACHIKKAT V ANATHARAM SENIOR VP, CFO, & TREASURE 45 $319K
MATTHEW GEWOLB ASST DEAN & SECRETARY 45 $306K
ELLA MAE S ESTRADA ASSOCIATE DEAN 45 $302K
JEFFERY P BECHERER ASSOCIATE DEAN 45 $288K
MARSHALL TRACHT FACULTY 35 $282K
board members · 16
  • ALAN J SCHNURMAN — TRUSTEE
  • ANDREW C KASSNER — TRUSTEE
  • ARTHUR N ABBEY — CHAIR
  • CHARLES E PHILLIPS JR — TRUSTEE
  • CYNTHIA G SENKO ROSICKI — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID CORNSTEIN — TRUSTEE
  • E DREW BRITCHER — TRUSTEE
  • EMERSON S MOORE II — TRUSTEE
  • ERROL B TAYLOR — TRUSTEE
  • GERALD C CROTTY — VICE CHAIR
  • HON ERNST H ROSENBERGER — VICE CHAIR
  • HON MARC J WHITEN — TRUSTEE
  • JAMES TRICARICO JR — TRUSTEE
  • JEFFERY D KNOWLES — VICE CHAIR
  • JOE PLUMERI — TRUSTEE
  • JOHN D MCMAHON — TRUSTEE
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • American Bar Association Government — Accredits the J.D. program through its Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
  • Association of American Law Schools Network — Member organization promoting legal education standards and collaboration among law schools.
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Government — Accredits New York Law School as a degree-granting institution.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Approves and registers the law school's curriculum.
  • U.S. Department of Education Government — Administered CARES Act funding allocation to NYLS for emergency student aid and institutional support.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Integrated Legal Education
    methodology: integrated-legal-education
    By integrating knowledge, practical skills, and ethical values into legal education, we prepare students for effective and responsible legal practice because this holistic approach produces more competent and ethically grounded lawyers.
  • Responsive Legal Education
    methodology: responsive legal education
    By adapting legal education to evolving student needs and future legal practice demands, we ensure graduates are practice-ready and competitive because responsiveness to change strengthens career preparedness and institutional relevance.