
South Bronx native, die-hard Yankees fan, Vietnam vet, distinguished law firm partner, twelve-year federal judge, and honors graduate of Rutgers Law School in Camden, Class of 1974, Stephen Orlofsky has led a life filled with purpose and joy. Now, through a generous gift, he is supporting Rutgers Law in continuing to provide world-class and leading-edge legal education.

Michelle D. Mason, JD, has been appointed interim dean at Florida International University College of Law. Mason graduated from the Law School in 1995 and received her bachelor's degree in English from Rutgers University–Newark in 1991. Originally from Jersey City, Mason said her Rutgers education prepared her professionally, but it also stirred in her a commitment to a career in education.