Career Journeys

Professor Fareed Nassor Hayat is given the Outstanding Professor Award.

Hina Naveed ’21 delivers the Student Address.

Elisabeth Bernard ’21 gives the Student Address

Interim Dean and Professor of Law Eduardo Capulong ’91 gives the Commencement Welcome.

Cesar Vargas ’11 receives the Distinguished Public Interest Leader Award

Dr. Yvette Wilson-Barnes introduces Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, this year’s commencement speaker and recipient of the Doctor of Laws, honoris causa.

We know that the work of the people and of organizers has helped us reach this moment of accountability. There is no accountability, nor is there justice, that can bring back a life – and we cannot stand for a state or policing that protects some peoples’ safety while endangering and causing death or trauma for others. We know there is still so much work we must do.

This year, CUNY Law’s Public Interest Law Association set a fundraising record despite the pandemic and moving their signature gala to a virtual party. Their $38,158 supported nine students’ summer public interest grants. Grantees share the impact of their awards.

Ramzi Kassem has been named one of 12 Freedom Scholars by the Marguerite Casey Foundation and Group Health Foundation.

Join us in welcoming our new faculty, staff, and clinics to CUNY Law.

Meet the new Launchpad for Justice Fellows and learn more about their advocacy