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The episode features Ronald Riccio discussing his journey in law and education, including landmark cases and the importance of diversity.

On the latest episode of Jersey Justice, attorneys Gerald Clark and Mark Morris of the Clark Law Firm, PC sit down with Ronald Riccio a legal titan and former Dean of Seton Hall Law School. Dean Riccio joins the show to share his incredible journey from a sports centric kid in Jersey City to becoming the transformative Dean who anchored Seton Hall Law in Newark, shaping its facilities and values for decades. Throughout his career Dean Riccio's has been a tireless advocate for his students and a champion of the constitutional principles that define our legal system. On this first part Dean Riccio discusses the foundational years of his career, including his federal clerkship and his transition from private practice back to academia. He dives deep into the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case for Monmouth Park that paved the way for legalized sports betting across the country and the specific legal strategies involved in that victory. Dean Riccio also talks about how he became Dean of Seton Hall Law School and shares stories of his tenure while also highlighting the importance of diversity in the classroom and the evolving landscape of constitutional law. Lastly, he reflects on the…

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Hosts: Gerald H. Clark, Mark Morris

Guest: Ronald Riccio

Topics covered

• legal education
• constitutional law
• sports betting
• public service
• diversity in law

Keywords

• law
• education
• sports betting
• constitutional principles
• Seton Hall Law

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seton Hall Law School, Clark Law Firm, PC

Places: Jersey City, Newark

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