named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Career and Professional Development Center
Provides career counseling, job placement support, alumni mentoring, and employer connections for students and graduates
Government Law Center
First center of its kind in the U.S., established in 1978 to provide research, training, and policy support for government legal professionals
Semester in Practice
Program placing second- and third-year students in judicial, government, and public interest offices for semester-long experiential learning
The Justice Center
Hub for clinical legal education, offering student-run clinics in areas such as prisoners' rights, family violence, and HIV/AIDS law
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Higher Education Career Placement 2 activities
- Deliver legal education programsProvides a rigorous and innovative legal education program to train ethical and effective legal professionals, including JD, Master's, LL.M., and Advanced Certificate programs in specialized areas such as Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Financial Compliance & Risk Management, Government Affairs & Advocacy, Health Law, and Human Resources: Law, Leadership and Policy. Offers 100% asynchronous graduate programs and a mandatory legal technology competency course for first-year students.
- Maintain accredited academic operationsOperates a physical campus at 80 New Scotland Avenue in Albany, NY, and maintains approval from the American Bar Association’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, ensuring compliance with national standards for legal education.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Advance legal profession advocacy and inclusionEngages in advocacy through commemorating historical milestones, hosting memorial events for key figures like Richard Rifkin, and promoting diversity in hiring by participating in job fairs and collaborating with bar associations and law firms on diversity-focused opportunities.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Build institutional and professional capacityOffers training and development programs including Title IX and VAWA-compliant training for Harassment Committee members, participates in national teaching pathway initiatives, and operates an Alumni in Mentoring program that connects students with alumni for professional guidance and network expansion.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Host public educational events and lecturesOrganizes annual and periodic public-facing events including a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) series in Saratoga Springs offering 3.0 credits per program, a memorial lecture on aging law and policy during Senior Citizens Law Day, panel discussions at the National Women's Hall of Fame, and faculty research discussion series on current legal topics.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Support student career developmentProvides comprehensive career services including one-on-one counseling from the start of law school, resume and cover letter workshops, mock interviews, access to writing specialists, and job/internship postings via AlbanyLaw Link. Offers a Career Center Resource Book to guide students through the job search process.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct legal research and scholarshipProduces scholarly work in areas including climate change law, environmental law, oceans and human health, and government law. Founded the Government Law Center, the first center of its kind in the U.S., and supports ongoing faculty research through publications and discussion series.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$46.02M
Contributions & grants$2.84M6%
Program service revenue$37.92M82%
Investment income$5.02M11%
Other revenue$237K
expenses
Total expenses$48.19M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$17.10M
Grants paid out$20.44M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$109.88M
Cash$4.24M
Investments$83.95M
Liabilities$10.07M
Net assets$99.81M
Liquid reserves22.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 11
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Cinnamon P Carlarne | President and Dean | 35 | $491K |
| Alicia Ouellette | Former President and Dean | 0 | $458K |
| Victor E Rauscher | Vice President for Finance and Business | 35 | $322K |
| Jeffrey Schanz | Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief of Staff | 35 | $278K |
| Raymond Brescia | Faculty | 35 | $245K |
| Keith Hirokawa | Faculty | 35 | $215K |
| Patrick Connors | Faculty | 35 | $203K |
| Jonathan Rosenbloom | Faculty | 35 | $203K |
| Rosemary Queenan | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs | 35 | $199K |
| Connie Mayer | Faculty | 35 | $198K |
| Jenean Taranto | Associate Dean for Student Affairs | 35 | $190K |
board members · 13
- Amy F Melican — Trustee
- Andrea L Colby — Trustee
- Ashley King — Trustee
- Benjamin Wolf — Trustee
- Bruce Stuart — Trustee
- Christina L Ryba — Trustee
- Christine G Stone — Trustee
- Damien Granderson — Trustee
- David E McCraw — Trustee
- Debra B Treyz — Trustee
- Denise V Gonick — Trustee - Secretary
- Dianne R Phillips — Trustee - Vice Chair
- Emily D Chapman — Trustee
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld Law Firm Partner — Dean Carlarne was an associate attorney in the Energy, Land Use, and Environment section.
- Albany County District Attorney’s Office Government — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for prosecutorial roles.
- American Bar Association Government — Approved by the ABA's Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.
- Association of American Law Schools Network — Member of the national organization that promotes legal education standards and supports law schools through advocacy and professional development.
- Barclay Damon, LLP Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- Cahill Gordon & Reindel Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- Disability Rights New York (DRNY) Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for disability rights advocacy.
- Environmental Advocates of New York Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for environmental policy and advocacy roles.
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, LLP Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- Grand River Solutions Partner — Delivers regularly scheduled training to the Harassment Committee on Title IX and VAWA implementation.
- Holland & Knight, LLP Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- Jones Day Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- Milbank Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- National Women's Hall of Fame Partner — Cosponsors a panel discussion event on legal and public service topics.
- New York Court of Appeals Government — Located near Albany Law School and part of the legal ecosystem supporting student engagement with state government and judiciary.
- New York Law School Partner — Collaborates on hosting the AALS Northeast Region’s Pathways to Law Teaching event.
- New York State Bar Association Headquarters Government — Located near Albany Law School and part of the professional legal network accessible to students.
- New York State Capitol Government — Located near Albany Law School and part of the legal and policy environment that supports student networking and career development in government.
- New York State Court of Appeals Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for judicial clerkships.
- New York State Office of the Governor Government — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for state executive branch roles.
- President and Dean of Albany Law School Government — Appoints members of the Dean's Leadership Council
- Prisoners’ Legal Services Partner — Partnered to launch the school’s first legal clinic providing services to incarcerated individuals.
- SUNY Student Conduct Institute Partner — Provides training for Harassment Committee members on Title IX and VAWA compliance.
- Seward & Kissel LLP Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni and participates in recruitment activities.
- The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc. Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for public interest legal work.
- The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Partner — Dean Carlarne previously served as Associate Dean for Faculty & Intellectual Life.
- US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York Government — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for government legal roles.
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit Partner — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for judicial clerkships.
- US Department of Justice Government — Hires Albany Law students and alumni for federal legal positions.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Learning Modelmethodology: experiential_learningBy integrating hands-on practice, clinical education, and real-world observation with academic study, Albany Law School develops effective legal professionals because experiential engagement deepens critical thinking and professional readiness.
- Individualized Career Developmentmethodology: individualized career planningBy using self-assessment, reflection, and personalized alumni connections, the school helps students define and pursue viable career paths because individualized planning increases goal clarity and professional engagement.
- Social Justice-Integrated Legal Educationmethodology: legal-education-for-social-impactBy embedding environmental equity, social justice, and access to justice into legal training and scholarship, the school prepares ethical professionals because integrating values into curriculum strengthens commitment to public service and systemic change.