Jared, you, a member of a historically despised religious minority, have enjoyed a first-class education and unparalleled privilege in this inestimable country. The letter reads, “Dear Jared, We, your classmates from NYU School of Law’s Class of 2007, have serious concerns regarding Mr. Trump’s stated priorities and policy proposals. David Firestone Associated Press articles: Copyright © 2016 The Associated Press. Join AlterNet 2020 for $1. More often, Trump is pleased with Kushner. Many of you might be unaware of the fact that Jared Kushner, aka Ivanka Trump’s husband turned senior advisor, went to NYU. It’s through the generosity of our supporters that we’re able to share with you all the underreported news you need to know. Get The Jewish Chronicle Weekly Edition by email and never miss our top stories by January 29, 2017 January 31, 2017. written by Rebecca Davidson Zipp / Salon January 29, 2017 January 31, 2017. Summary: The president’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, received an open letter from his NYU classmates begging for his help in protecting the country for Trump’s policies. Kushner ended up in some hot water the day after the bris when New York Magazine reported that Observer editor Ken Kurson read and provided input on Trump’s AIPAC speech. Josh Kushner, Jared’s brother, is also dating Karlie Kloss, who allegedly attends NYU. @2020 - AlterNet Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. The national parks, forests, and monuments, priceless treasures of our Republic — they cannot speak, but they, too, need a compassionate advocate in the White House. AlterNet counts on readers like you to support our coverage. Members of the NYU School of Law Class of 2007. He’s the owner and publisher of a storied weekly, the New York Observer. He’s the scion of a philanthropy-minded Jewish family from New Jersey that is one of the biggest names in New York real estate. Global Law Firm Allows Lawyers to Work Remotely 40% of Time. Tips for Making the Most of Being a Virtual Summer Associate. The letter continues by stating that Syrian children, women, LGBTQ, undocumented persons, people of color, and the national parks, forests and monuments rely on his compassion and influence on the president to be protected. Most Law Firms Will Shorten Their Summer Programs, NALP Stud... Are You Retiring? You also get your daily dose of humor and entertainment!! Tens of thousands of Syrian children — children no different than your grandmother, whose lives have been marred by a war they did not choose — rely on your sense of compassion. Tens of thousands of Syrian children — children no different than your grandmother, whose lives have been marred by a war they did not choose — rely on your sense of compassion. His wife underwent an Orthodox conversion to Judaism before the couple wed in October 2009, studying Judaism with Rabbi Haskel Lookstein of Kehilath Jeshurun and the Ramaz School. Holland & Hart is Latest Big Law Firm to Walk Back COVI... Arizona Allows Nonlawyers Ownership of Law Firms, NYU Law Students Send Open Letter to Jared Kushner, Supreme Court Future with Trump Presidency. He graduated with both a J.D. Alyssa Watzman “The most important thing is working with the right people, people who you trust, people who are talented.”. Katherine Brown Lawrence Robinson He often refers to his “fantastic” son-in-law when touting his pro-Israel bona fides. Tell us in the comments below. Nicole Leyton Rosser “This was all your idea!” Trump reportedly scolded his son-in-law, according to a source quoted in a New York Magazine story that appeared Sunday. Women and the LGBTQ community, groups which are understandably fearful given Mr. Pence’s abysmal record on reproductive justice and anti-discrimination laws, rely on your sense of compassion. That’s why law schools require a personal statement – to learn about the applicant beyond the numbers. Members of the NYU School of Law Class of 2007Musa Ali Rose AnguloBradley BakkerMana BarariAmy S. BeardAndy BeckKatherine BrownSarah BurlesonAnna CavnarLily ChangGeraint ChenJessica ChiccoMarcia Del RiosNicole German DiSchinoDavid FarkasDavid FirestoneBecky FisherIlmi GranoffMelanie GrossmanPatricia HallingMelanie HirschAngel HoPaul HyunSamantha KoplikBryan KreykesDaniel LewisDave LinAni MasonDaniel Matza-BrownIan McDonaldAnne McShaneMargaret MiddletonAdam MillerCarolyn O’LearySarah ParadyColin ParentNazan RiaheiLawrence RobinsonNicole Leyton RosserMarc SchaefferMegan Thomas ScottShanda SibleyMike SoutarSheila VasantharamKimmy WalkerJen WagnerKearey WanAlyssa WatzmanAaron WilliamsonAsaf YeshayaRebecca Davidson Zipp.