The Foundation Board welcomed three new members during the past year, Muhammad U. Faridi ‘07, current student Yadira K. Hernández Pérez, and Joey Lipton, as part of its efforts to bring on the next generation of leaders who add strength and diversity to its ranks.

Uruj Sheikh ’22 and KB White ’22 designed two-year projects with their sponsor organizations focused on building sustainable solutions in the communities they serve as part of the prestigious post-grad fellowship.

Go inside the Sorensen Center’s partnership with the CUNY-wide LGBTQI+ Consortium, and meet Fellows providing vital legal services to trans/non-binary, queer, and HIV+ communities across New York City.

One of only four recipients, Sulafa Grijalva Quénard will be the first CUNY Law student to serve in Court of International Trade Judge Claire R. Kelly’s chambers.

In response to a call to action from student advocates, CUNY Law has expanded its access mission for justice-impacted people: application to the Law School will no longer ask students about any criminal history, making it the second law school in the country to do so.

Professor Sofia Yakren delivers the Faculty Address at the 2020/2021 Commencement.

Professor Jeena Shah delivers the Faculty Address at the 2022 Commencement.

Academic Dean and Professor Fareed Hayat delivers the 2021 Faculty Address.

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor receives the Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa and delivers the 2022 Commencement Address.

Labor Organizer Christian Smalls addresses the class of 2022 at commencement.

On Friday, May 13, 2022, CUNY Law had its first in-person commencement since 2019. Celebrate the classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020.

On Friday, May 13, we welcome Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author and Professor of African-American Studies at Princeton University, to receive an honorary degree and provide the 2022 Commencement Address. Elected faculty and student speakers will also deliver remarks to the crowd.