Hiram R. Revels, Joseph F. Rainey, Shirley Chisholm, John Conyers….. are just a few names of those who pioneered the way for African American representation in the U.S. Congress….. Hiram R. Revels was the first African American to serve in Congress (1870-1871). Revels owned a barber shop, created and taught in schools for African Americans,…
Don’t be a fool — April or otherwise — The New York Law Institute provides its members with a vast eBook & print collections, Record & Briefs, OED, LLMC, New York Legislative history materials, PQ Congressional, and expert research assistance …. Click here for information about a trial membership…
The New York Law Institute will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. NYLI will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the holiday!
The New York Law Institute will close early at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 24th and will be closed Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday. We here at NYLI wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Pheobe Hurtte, a valued NYLI employee since 1986, will begin enjoying her retirement at the end of July! NYLI staff members, past and present, have many happy memories of working with Pheobe….
NYLI’s Director of Innovation & Engagement, Ellyssa Valenti Kroski will be presenting the following webinar with special guest NYLI’s Executive Director Lucy Curci-Gonzalez: Learn about the process of legal research in this beginner webinar on law librarianship. This informative session will discuss where to find the law including primary sources such as constitutions, statutes, court…
