Harris, a leading scholar of Critical Race Theory engaged the community in wide-ranging discussion of frameworks guiding contemporary legal analysis.
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CUNY Law Hosts Cheryl Harris for a Campus Dialogue on Law, History, and Power
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Former U.S. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and Award-Winning Political Analyst Joy Reid Discuss Civil Rights Legacy and Contemporary Activism at CUNY Law
Event draws full auditorium for conversation on lessons from historical movements and journalism’s role in social justice
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Senator Kristen Gonzalez Hosts Inaugural “State of the District” at CUNY School of Law
New York State Senator Kristen Gonzalez hosted her first-ever “State of the District” on Monday, November 17th at CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, bringing together constituents, community partners, and advocates to discuss the pressing issues facing District 59 and outline her legislative agenda for the upcoming session.
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CUNY Law at SOMOS 2025: Creating Connections, Strengthening Community
Leaders and alumni from CUNY Law took part in the conference’s wide range of programming
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CUNY Law Discusses Where Our Community Stands On The First Amendment, Censorship, and Higher Education
The CUNY Law community came together for this informative presentation presented by our Faculty Professional Development Committee and vital dialogue with faculty, students, and staff.
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Confronting True Crime: Defenders Clinic Client John J. Lennon Discusses Clemency from Sing Sing
The Defenders Clinic hosted a powerful conversation with incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon on true crime, mass incarceration, and his new book, The Tragedy of True Crime. The event spotlighted the clinic’s clemency work and challenged prevailing narratives about justice and redemption.
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CUNY Law Alumni Take Their Place at the U.S. Supreme Court
34 alumni admitted to the Supreme Court Bar reflect on lived experience, public interest lawyering, and what it means to claim space in the nation’s highest court.
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CUNY School of Law Celebrates the Class of 2025 at Its 40th Commencement, Held at the Apollo Theater
After a week of celebration—including portrait sessions, Pipeline to Justice Grad Night, and Student Awards Night—the Class of 2025 crossed the stage at the legendary Apollo Theater on Thursday, May 22.
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Celebrating Youth Empowerment and Civic Leadership at the First Impressions Cocktail Reception
CUNY Law leaders, elected officials, and the legal community celebrated the success of the 2024 First Impressions summer institute and announced the 2025 program plans, highlighting civic education, leadership, and social justice advocacy through law student-led instruction for high schoolers.
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CUNY Law Faculty Share Insight and Innovation at AALS Clinical Conference 2025
Faculty accept national award and contribute to national conversations on the evolving role of law clinics in a time of crisis and change
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CUNY Law’s Immigrant & Non-Citizen Rights Clinic Receives National Award for Innovative Clinical Education Project
Professor Nermeen Arastu wins 2025 Clinical Legal Education Association Award for Excellence for pioneering remote advocacy model
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At the United Nations, Movement Leaders Share Stories from the Frontlines
The Institute brought together movement leaders, policymakers, and advocates at the UN Commission on the Status of Women to discuss strategies and struggles for organizers globally.