Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky, Blank Rome partner, chair of the Princeton office, and co-chair of the firm’s Appellate Litigation practice, recently appeared on The Power of Attorney, a podcast produced by Rutgers Law School. In his conversation with Dean Johanna Bond, Judge Orlofsky reflected on his distinguished career, shared why giving back to Rutgers matters deeply to him, and recounted memorable stories from his time at Rutgers Law.
A proud Rutgers Law alumnus, Judge Orlofsky established the Stephen M. Orlofsky Endowed Appellate Advocacy Fund, which expands opportunities for students interested in appellate advocacy and strengthens the school’s commitment to world-class legal education.
In the episode, “A Special Giving Tuesday Conversation with Judge Stephen M. Orlofsky RLAW ’74,” he discusses his early education and what inspired him to pursue law, shares experiences from Vietnam and law school, and talks about his journey from private practice to the federal bench—including his nomination by President Bill Clinton. He also reflects on the people who kept him grounded, his dedication to public service, the two endowment funds he created at Rutgers, and why training appellate lawyers is so vital.
To listen to the episode, please click here.