CUNY Law is excited to announce the return of the W. Haywood Burns Chair in Human & Civil Rights and is seeking nominations and applications for the distinguished visiting faculty position.

Professor Kassem, a national expert on immigration and national security issues, brings years of academic and practical experience to his post as a Senior Policy Advisor for Immigration at the White House Domestic Policy Council.

Welcome & welcome back! The latest on vaccines, masks, testing, travel and FAQs for Fall 2022 per University, ABA and NYS Court Guidelines.

Professor & CUER Founder Rebecca Bratspies is recognized for her contributions to international law at the intersection of human rights, climate change, natural resources, and health by the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law’s Human Rights Programme.

“I’ve missed that sense of energy that comes from just being in New York City and particularly in Queens.” CUNY Law’s new Dean shares her passion for our borough, comparative civil rights movements, word puzzles, and the work ahead.

The Human Rights and Gender Justice Clinic submitted a report to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for the Committee’s August 2022 review of racial discrimination in the United States.

Brian is a steadfast supporter of CUNY Law volunteering his time for 25 years, first as a member of the Board of Visitors and then the CUNY Law Foundation Board.

Established in 2012 to advance the Law School’s mission to diversify the legal profession, the Luis Sanjurjo Memorial Scholarship is CUNY Law’s first endowed scholarship. Thank you Thomas Hamill and Hon. Bryanne Hamill ’90 for creating this scholarship in celebration of Professor Sanjurjo’s legacy.

Kat Gafycz ’22 went to Texas to present her proposal that could transform climate justice: affirmative citizen suit provisions granting standing to youth plaintiffs enabling them to bring suit against an agency’s act or failure to act. What she left with affirmed her faith in herself and the work ahead.

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.