New York Jeff Smodish, of Sparta, was awarded a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree by New York Law School at its annual commencement ceremonies at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall on May 20. Smodish’s parents are Joseph and Jane Smodish, of Sparta. Smodish is one of 383 members of the June 2007 class at New York Law School, one of the oldest independent law schools in the United States. Prominent lawyer David Boies, whose clients include the New York Yankees and American Express, delivered the commencement address and received an honorary doctor of laws degree.