September 11 Commemoration

DATE:
Thursday, September 10, 2026

TIME:
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

LOCATION:
New York Law School
185 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013

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25 Years Later: Remembrance, Resilience, and the Future of Lower Manhattan

This distinguished program brings together leaders who played pivotal roles in Lower Manhattan’s recovery and renewal to reflect on the community’s resilience. They will explore the collaborative efforts to honor those who were lost and transform Lower Manhattan. Drawing on their experiences, the panelists will discuss rebuilding, civic leadership, public-private partnerships, and the enduring lessons that continue to shape the future of Lower Manhattan.

OPENING REMARKS:

Anthony W. Crowell, Dean and President; Professor of Law; Director, Center for New York City and State Law; New York Law School

MODERATOR:
Jon Knipe, Co-Chair, Real Estate, Cozen O’Connor; former Chief Legal Officer of Silverstein Properties

PANELISTS:
Carol Kellermann, former Executive Director of the September 11th Fund

Nancy Lefkowitz, Executive Vice President of Tribeca Enterprises

Christopher Ward, former Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

James Whelan, President of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY)