10 T H E TO U R O L AW Y E R  | S P R I N G 20 17 For Seplowitz, teaching writing skills, educating her classroom on legal theory, and preparing students so they can practice their profession are crucial. She endeavors to make the material accessible and meaningful to her students, constantly seeking ways to show them the relevancy of cases and theories, and stimulating them to thinking critically about legal issues. For her, educating goes beyond imparting the analytical skills to giving them the tools to emerge as effective attorneys. That engagement is not only critical for the students; it significantly motivates Seplowitz, too. She derives as much intellectual motivation from connecting with her students as they do from attending her classes. “Every semester, each course is different because I am teaching to a new group of students,” she said. “I love the relationships I have with students and wouldn’t trade them for anything. Getting to know them and encouraging their intellectual curiosity and excitement about the law is wonderful.” Seplowitz’s own inquisitive nature is one of the attributes that make her such an exceptional educator. “I learn from my students all the time because of the constant dialogue we have about recent cases, the history behind laws and the policies they promote. When they ask questions, it makes me reconsider my own thinking.” Seplowitz brings that same level of passion and unrivaled classroom dedication to the Touro Law Review, which she has been involved with since nearly the beginning of her time at the school. As faculty advisor, she meets with the editor-in-chief, managing editor and editorial board regularly to discuss potential topics for the publication. She works closely with students, evaluating many drafts and providing comments, so they can successfully develop their articles with the goal of publishing. In her three decades here, she has been extremely impressed with the quality of articles represented in the Law Review and the keen sourcing of outside pieces to shape each issue. In particular, the Law Review publishes numerous articles from Touro alumni, a testament to the dynamic, perceptive law minds cultivated year after year. “Every law review member hopes to publish, and Professor Seplowitz is always willing to be that final set of eyes, which is reassuring,” said Frigenti. “She gives ideas for interesting topics and always keeps an eye toward furthering the Law Review to make it stronger with each issue. “She made us all better writers, and helped strengthen our abilities to persuasively convey arguments through legal writing – an integral skill for any new lawyer.” Matt Ingber, class of 2015 and Law Review issue editor, praised Seplowitz as a professor who is dedicated to her students and brings an infectious enthusiasm to her classes. “She is the reason I started enjoying Property Law, which is what I practice now,” said Ingber, an associate with Ackerman O’Brien Pachman Brown in East Hampton. “She is always prepared, teaches the theory behind the law, and genuinely challenges students to think.” Seplowitz’s commitment is awe-inspiring, according to Ingber. “After law school, I started writing an article for publication in a law journal, and Professor Seplowitz reviewed and commented on my piece,” he said. Leaving a profound mark on her students comes naturally to Seplowitz, an attribute that continues to characterize her as such a respected and admired professor. She is tireless in her dedication, goes the extra mile to aid any student who seeks help, and is driven by the desire to help them succeed. He worked closely with Seplowitz in the preparation of a Law Review article that went on to be published in three separate journals and won first place at the New York State Bar Association ESL writing competition. “She has never mandated how an article should be written or produced, but she always has great insight into how to improve a particular piece of work, and her suggestions are always on point,” he said. That first-place win had another perk – Beh wound up meeting his future wife, fellow Touro Law student Alice Choi, class of 2009. After each class, I consider what I could have done differently,” noted Seplowitz. “I regularly review my instructional style and the cases presented to ensure my thinking is fresh and the students remain engaged.”