Recent Graduate Kat Gafycz Stands for Climate Justice in Austin

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.

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

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

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

Please join us in congratulating six CUNY Law students — Xhoana Ahmeti, Amanda Jimenez, Nicolette Moore, Elizabeth Pudel, Heather L. Ramirez, and Hugh Schlesinger — who are awarded 2022 Peggy Browning Fellowships for their commitment to workers’ rights through their previous educational, work, volunteer, and personal experiences.

Esteemed alum Christina Das takes us inside her law school experience, her adventures in becoming CUNY Law’s first full-time hire at the NAACP LDF, and how she balances her passion for voting rights advocacy with life outside lawyering.

The Sorensen Center for International Peace and Justice recently received a second $300,000 multi-year grant from the Jerome L. Greene Foundation, enabling the Center to fortify its Fellowship Program and support CUNY Law students to address global challenges at home in all five boroughs of New York City.

We celebrate the life of Professor Delaney, whose love of educating CUNY Law students leaves a legacy of learning now honored through the John Delaney Memorial Fund, created by his friends and family to champion need-based student support

Known as an exceptional legal educator, collaborative leader, and successful litigator with a commitment to social justice, Setty is thrilled to join the community and its mission. She will be the first person of South Asian descent appointed to lead a CUNY school.