CONTENTS T H E TO U R O L AW Y ER 02 A Higher Calling: An Introduction to Dean Harry Ballan 03 Congrats to the Class of 2016 04 Reflections on Patricia Salkin’s Tenure as Dean 06 Cover Story: Senator John J. Flanagan ’90 Continues to Achieve 08 Faculty Profile: Professor Rena Seplowitz 12 Touro Law’s Board of Governors 14 Leaving a Legacy 16 Brandeis Conference Recap 18 Competitive Strides 20 Advancement Report 33 Faculty Notes 39 Class Notes