Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Forum: A Celebration of Professor Minna Kotkin's Life and Work

About the Program

This year's Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Forum celebrates the life and work of Professor Minna Kotkin - teacher, scholar, lawyer, activist, mentor, and friend.

This two-hour program on Zoom will feature remarks from colleagues, former students, clients and friends about Professor Kotkin's teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and lawyering.

 At the end of the program, we hope as many audience members as time allows will share their personal memories and thoughts of Professor Kotkin by speaking at the event or sharing their thoughts and tributes in writing in the space provided on the registration form.

Memorial Fund Established to Honor Professor Kotkin

Professor Minna Kotkin was a trailblazer in the law and in the classroom, where she inspired generations of Brooklyn Law students. We invite you to join other friends and alumni in honoring her life and carrying her legacy forward by making a gift to the Minna Kotkin Memorial Fund.

The Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship Program

Brooklyn Law School alumnus, Professor Edward V. Sparer, was one of the leading poverty lawyers in this country. The Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship Program was established in 1986 to honor him and encourage law students and lawyers to carry on his legacy. Learn more about the Sparer Fellowship Program.

More Information

For general inquiries regarding this event, please contact the Brooklyn Law School Office of Events at events@brooklaw.edu or (718) 780-7966.

Requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a disability to attend this event should be made to Louise Cohen, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, at louise.cohen@brooklaw.edu. Please make your request at least ten days before the event. We will do our best to address accommodation requests made after the ten days.