Professor Harvey L. Zuckman joined the full-time faculty of the Columbus School of Law in 1970, retiring in 2005. He founded the Institute for Communications Law Studies (now known as the Law and Technology Institute) at Catholic University and was its director for more than two decades. In addition to leading the Institute, he founded CommLaw Conspectus, a journal that published thoughtful, timely, and useful articles discussing recent developments in communications law, information privacy law, and intellectual property law. CommLaw Conspectus lives on today as the Journal of Law and Technology.
Additionally, Professor Zuckman played a key role in launching the National Telecommunications Moot Court Competition, which remains the leading competition in communications law and is cohosted by the Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) and Catholic Law to this day.
This display highlights his work across his many years of teaching, leading and inspiring. Featured are his items from his personal collection including highlights from his work with the Institute for Communications Law Studies, CommLaw Conspectus and his written work in Judicial Notice (the student newspaper), and awards of appreciation.
This exhibit was curated by Kristina Martinez, Assistant Director of Research Services and John Ruela, Resources & Services Assistant.
Professor Zuckman wrote and performed in a radio docudrama, “Near Thing” based on the Supreme Court Case of Near vs. Minnesota. The 30-minute play focuses on a case that, “was the first real exploration of the press clause of the First Amendment and set liberal construction of the First Amendment” Zuckman said. This production was directed by James Petosa with a cast of volunteers from WTRI listeners and lawyers from the Federal Communications Bar Association.
Eileen Barrett, Zuckman Play Gets National Airing, JUDICIAL NOTICE, Feb. 24, 1993 at 9.
The Catholic University of America, FBI Manhunt at CUA, JUDICIAL NOTICE, Mar. 23, 1992 at 39.
Forrest Gump movie review by Professor Zuckman, “But if you choose to see Forrest Gump, you'll know exactly what it is you'll be getting -- an exceedingly intelligent, heartwarming. and educational "run" through twenty years of American history with one of the most engaging characters to come out of Hollywood in many years. played brilliantly by Hanks.”
Harvey Zuckman, “Forrest Gump” A Touching and Hilarious Tour of U.S. History, JUDICIAL
NOTICE, Aug. 24, 1994 at 19.
Milestone Award given to to Bryan N. Tramont, Managing Partner of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP and Catholic Law Adjunct Professor in 2016.
The Pay It Forward Award honors a member of the Law & Technology Institute Alumni Association (LTIAA) community who embodies the spirit of the LTIAA through their support of fellow alumni and law students. Julie M. Kearney '98 was the first recipient of the annual award in 2016.
A plaque given to Harvey Zuckman by the class of 1986.
“Your scholarship, wisdom, courage and intellect have left a mark on scores of communications lawyers who were fortunate to have you as their teacher. I have known you both in a professional and social capacity, and look forward to maintaining our relationship in the coming years.”
- Howard J. Braun,
Chairman, CommLaw Conspectus
Advisory Board
“I’m in frequent contact with a number of international telecommunications lawyers who tell me that the journal is one of the best of its kind. None of these things would have happened without the sweat, dedication and persistence of Professor Harvey Zuckman. … He is one of the preeminent communications lawyers and teachers in the United states. … I am grateful to count him as a close friend.”
- William F. Fox, Jr.,
Former Dean of Columbus School of Law
“Among all his excellent traits and accomplishments, Harvey always had the interests of the students in the forefront of his mind. He worked tirelessly to place them in meaningful internships and to help get them started in their professional careers. … In addition to his keen intellect, Harvey is a man of vision, and a leader. He works in a quiet and competent way to make things happen and to make things change.”
- David Irwin,
Former Director of Institute of Communications
Law Studies
“Harvey Zuckman is the Johnny Appleseed of the communications bar. Like Appleseed, Harvey's achievements and his creative feats are legendary. Future generations of communications lawyers will be talking about the "trees" that Harvey planted. As the Director of the Communications Law Institute at Catholic, he was been a one person headhunter who has convinced numerous law firms, government agencies, corporations and public interest groups to hire one or more his students.”
- Erwin G. Krasnow,
Former Senior Vice President and General Counsel
of the National Association of Broadcasters
“Harvey has also crafted a superb Institute faculty that makes available to our students their long experience and deep expertise in the field. Most importantly, we have bright and enthusiastic students who not only learn from the formal curriculum that Harvey has designed, but who also gain valuable practical experience through the large network of externship opportunities that he developed.”
- Marin R. Scordato
Professor of Law, Former Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs and Research
Read more tributes from students and colleagues here.
Preface, 11 COMMLAW CONSPECTUS 1 (2003).