NYU Law School
Overview
NYU School of Law is one of the most prestigious law schools in the United States, consistently ranked in the top 5 nationally. Rose Loui attended NYU Law after completing her undergraduate degree at Stanford University, continuing the family’s remarkable educational trajectory.
Rose Loui’s Journey
Educational Path
- Undergraduate: Stanford University (1978-1982 approximate)
- Law School: NYU Law (1980s)
- Result: Legal career as attorney
- Family: Married Warren Loui (also attorney)
Significance
From Taiwan to Top Law School:
- Born 1960 in Manila/Taiwan
- Raised in Taipei, Taiwan (ages 8-30)
- Attended Taipei American School
- Scholarship to Stanford
- NYU Law School
- Legal career
Jesse and Betty’s Investment:
- Worked hard in Taiwan for 22 years
- Jesse: Multiple businesses (nightclub, real estate, import/export)
- Betty: Bakery manager, teacher
- Paid expensive TAS tuition ($10,000/year by 1986)
- Result: Daughter to Stanford and NYU Law
Stanford to NYU Law Pipeline
Elite Educational Trajectory:
- Stanford (top 5 undergraduate)
- NYU Law (top 5 law school)
- One of most competitive educational paths in America
- Validates all family sacrifices
Rose’s Achievement:
- First generation to attend law school
- First generation born in Asia to become American attorney
- Opened doors for younger siblings and cousins
- Model for next generation
Family Significance
Three Generations
Generation 0 (Jesse & Betty):
- Jesse: No college (sacrificed for brothers)
- Betty: Bachelor’s in Mathematics (St. Scholastica’s)
- Both emphasized education for children
Generation 1 (Rose):
- Stanford undergraduate
- NYU Law
- Attorney career
- Married Warren Loui (attorney, professor)
Generation 2 (Nicholas, Ryan, Samantha):
- American-born
- Both parents attorneys
- Educational expectations high
- Benefits of three generations’ work
Rose and Warren - Attorney Couple
Both Legal Professionals:
- Rose: NYU Law → Attorney
- Warren: Law degree (school TBD) → Winston & Strawn partner → USC Law professor
- Professional partnership
- Legal expertise in family
- High-achieving couple
Parallel to Jesse and Betty:
- Jesse & Betty: Both worked (Eastern Textile, then Taiwan businesses)
- Rose & Warren: Both attorneys, both working
- Professional partnerships across generations
New York Years
Living in New York:
- NYU Law in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
- Exposure to major legal market
- Cultural experience (Manila → Taipei → California → New York)
- Building professional network
Return to California:
- Rose eventually in Los Angeles area
- Warren practicing/teaching in LA
- Raised family in California (Nicholas, Ryan, Samantha)
- Brought NYU credentials back to West Coast
Immigration Success Story
Four Locations, One Life:
- Born: Manila/Taiwan (1960)
- Childhood: Taipei, Taiwan (1968-1990)
- Education: Stanford (California) + NYU (New York)
- Family/Career: Los Angeles area
From WWII-survivor parents to elite law school graduate in one generation.
Comparison to Siblings
All Four Children’s Universities:
- Rose: Stanford → NYU Law
- Meg: Stanford (Economics)
- Louis: University of Houston → Cranbrook Academy
- Michelle: Whittier College
Rose’s Path:
- Most credentials (BA + JD)
- Top-ranked schools (Stanford + NYU)
- Professional career (attorney)
- Eldest child setting example
Research Questions
- Exact years at NYU Law?
- Graduated what year?
- Any honors or awards at NYU?
- Where did Rose practice law after graduation?
- Still practicing or retired?
- Areas of legal specialization?
- How did she meet Warren? (Both attorneys - law school? Work?)
- Did Jesse and Betty attend graduation?
- NYU classmates or connections maintained?