Law and Government – New Leaders in Law and Government

Law isn’t just a profession, it’s the foundation of our well-ordered society. The rule of law unites us, bolsters justice, and provides stability and economic prosperity. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that a strong legal system is the difference between freedom and tyranny. Yet our legal institutions are under attack. Politicians accuse each other of weaponizing government through spurious investigations, and a loss of trust in the courts threatens judicial independence.

This week we introduce you to two new leaders in law and government: the dean of Fordham University School of Law, Joseph Landau, whose scholarship centers on constitutional law and civil procedure; and Jelani Jefferson Exum, the newest managing partner at Hodgson Russ, who has led complex litigation cases with high stakes, including “bet the company” disputes.

Also this week, we look at how laws are made in the U.S. Congress: how a bill becomes a law, and how the process differs in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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