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08 THE TO URO LAWYER FALL 201 5 N E W S E V E N T S All Touro Law first year full-time day students participated in a Poverty Simulation training activity sponsored by the Office of Court Administration. These sessions were facilitated by Tracy McNeil Special Counsel to the Hon. Fern Fisher the administrative judge responsible for all Access to Justice programs in New York State. Touro Laws proven commitment to Pro Bono service and Access to Justice initiatives is what solidified OCAs willingness to engage with our students in this manner. The trainings provided students with critical knowledge in interacting with clients and helped them develop problem- solving skills while learning to work collaboratively. Following the simulation activity students received several additional hours of substantive training prior to their participation in Touro Laws First- Year Pro Bono Projects which involve uncontested divorces and Landlord Tenant Proceedings. In both projects students have the opportunity to meet with unrepresented litigants under alumni and staff supervision. Dean Salkin stated OCA sponsored trainings that result in our students working with real people with real problems support our first-year experiential learning initiatives that are part of our Portals to Practice curriculum. This is an exciting and valuable opportunity for our first-year students. This year Touro Law is pleased to work with OCA to provide the trainings again for all incoming students. For the first time in our schools history four Touro Law students have been selected as prestigious New York State Excelsior Service Fellows. Congratulations to Daniel Cracco Christopher Dor Jeff Gautsche and Jamie Ruiz. The New York State Excelsior Service Fellowship is designed to provide graduating law students with an opportunity to nurture and cultivate the next generation of leaders in New York State government. Fellows work in a variety of capacities within government agencies including the Department of Environmental Conservation the Department of Labor Housing and Community Renewal the Department of Financial Services and the Empire State Development Corporation. Christopher Dor stated It is an honor to be selected as an Excelsior Fellow. This is a special opportunity for me to use the skill set that I have developed throughout my law school career to help better the citizens of New York State. Each student will continue to excel as they impact others. These students will enjoy the opportunity to work in Albany for two years with potential to remain in the State service. Expanded 1L ProBono Project for All Touro Law Students Four Graduates Selected as New York State Excelsior Fellows The following prestigious placements were offered to Touro Law students Daniel Cracco - New York State Homes and Community Renewal Agency New York City Christopher Dor - New York State Department of Finance Financial Fraud and Consumer Protection Division New York City Jeffrey Gautsche - New York State Energy Research Development Authority Albany NY Jamie Ruiz - Lt. Governors Office Albany NY