The Twenty-Fifth Amendment: A Personal Remembrance

In this Article, John D. Feerick describes his work on issues relating to presidential succession and disability—spanning from just after his graduation from Fordham Law School in 1961 to the present. The Article explains how he came to write a 1963 Fordham Law Review article on the subject that became a key source for the framers of the amendment; recounts his work in assisting lawmakers in drafting the amendment; recalls his leadership in the American Bar Association’s nationwide campaign for the amendment’s ratification; and gives an overview of his work related to the amendment following it ratification

Response to Avery Cardinal Dulles

Dean Feerick responds to Avery Cardinal Dulles\u27s essay and lecture Catholic Social Teaching and American Legal Practice, 30 Fordham Urb. L.J., 277 (2002) (available at http://new.fordhamj.org/demonstration/dc/v30/27_30FordhamUrbLJ277(2002-2003).pdf). He expands upon the application of Catholic teachings to legal practice and highlights Fordham Law\u27s implementation of those ideals

REMARKS DELIVERED ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE FORDHAM STEIN AWARD TO JUDGE EDWARD WEINFELD

In the aftermath of a very difficult period for the conscience and reputation of the legal profession, the Fordham Stein Award was endowed for the purpose of providing the profession and society with a sterling example of professional integrity and leadership. The mandate was to search the profession nationwide each year and to select a person whose selfless contribution to the public good exemplified the quiet performance of thousands of others whose dedicated work adds life, vigor and substance to our democracy. In 1985, Fordham Law School awarded the Stein Award to Judge Edward Weinfeld. This article describes the award process and criteria and the reasoning behind choosing Judge Weinfeld

In Memoriam of Hon. Joseph M. McLaughlin

John D. Feerick is a Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law, where he served as Dean from 1982 to 2002. In addition, he is the founder and senior counsel of the Feerick Center for Social Justice at the Law School. He delivered these remarks as part of a tribute to the Honorable Joseph M. McLaughlin on February 4, 2014, at Fordham Law School

The Problem of Presidential Inability—Will Congress Ever Solve It?

One of the most critical and intriguing constitutional questions ever presented for solution is: What happens when the President of the United States becomes incapable of discharging the powers and duties of his office? Does the Vice-President become President for the remainder of the term or does he merely act as President during the period of the inability? The Constitution is not explicit.

On the Path to Inclusion

It is an honor for me to be invited to address you at this Annual Luncheon. You have worked hard to bring opportunities to members of the minority community. You have made possible the realization of many aspirations while continuing the struggle toward equal opportunity for all people.* Thirty-nine years ago, Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke to the soul of the nation, sharing his vision of an America that would one day...rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed-\u27We hold these truths to be self evident, that all [persons] are created equal. His idea and the opportunity it offers is sometimes referred to as the American Dream. Broadly defined, it is-in the words of novelist Thomas Wolfe a chance [which is given to every person] regardless of... birth, [a] shining golden opportunity-[which allows individuals] the right to live, to work, to be [themselves], and to become whatever [their] vision can ...make [them]. This promise has been embraced by individuals in every sector of our society, from statesmen and philosophers to writers, teachers, lawyers, and firefighters. Implicit is the idea that no one will be denied a chance to compete to the best of his or her ability because of race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, or for any other reason not bearing on that person\u27s qualifications. Or to put it in other words, we all are to be treated equally, and with the respect that we deserve as human beings. The concept of the American Dream is not found in any official document. Its hopeful philosophy has been expressed-in one form or the other-throughout 2,500 years of history. As a concept, it is embodied in our Constitution, as amended, in writings of historical importance, and in the actions of people on a daily basis. Its roots can be traced to ancient Greece, which established the world\u27s first democracy. Nowhere, however, has the Dream been so well-realized, and by so many people, as it is in our nation in the present day. And yet, as we all know, the Dream is only partially complete. Indeed, it does not reach every corner of the land and touch every person equally. It does not reach to every corner of the legal profession. There is still much more to do before the Dream can become a reality for all

Dedication to Senator Birch E. Bayh

Former U.S. Senator Birch Bayh of Indiana has been honored many times for his outstanding career in public service. Fordham University School of Law and the Fordham Law Review have been beneficiaries of his selfless service of others