The NYU Stern Business & Society Program presents our 2026 Sani Lecture Series featuring Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative.

The lecture will be introduced by Victor C. Mullins, PhD, Senior Associate Dean of the Office of Stern Life.

Mr. Stevenson will share insights from his remarkable career advocating for people who have been illegally convicted, unfairly sentenced, and communities marginalized by poverty and unequal treatment. A renowned public interest lawyer and bestselling author of Just Mercy, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Michael B. Jordan.  His work has led to the creation of the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.

Date: Friday, May 1st, 2026
Time: Lecture begins at 4:30 pm EST

Location: 
NYU Stern School of Business 
Shimkin Hall, Gardner Commons
50 W 4th St, New York, NY 10012

This event is open to the public. All are welcome to register.

IMPORTANT: Non-NYU visitors must bring a government-issued photo ID for building access. Please select "Non-NYU" under affiliation so we can follow up with visitor access information.

About the Ashok C. Sani Lecture Series
Ashok C. Sani (BS ’74), for whom this lecture is named, was a distinguished graduate, successful entrepreneur, President of C.G.S. Industries Inc., loyal supporter of NYU, and the founding member of the NYU Stern Alumni Council. The Ashok Sani Scholar program shares Mr. Sani’s interest in ethics, truth, peace, compassion and the moral and social responsibilities of members of society with the NYU Stern community.

For more information, please email bsp@stern.nyu.edu