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.
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Professor Ramzi Kassem Joins White House as Senior Policy Advisor for Immigration
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Reformation and Revolution: New Dean Sudha Setty is Ready
“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.
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Long Time CUNY Law Supporter Brian O’Dwyer Appointed to Commission on Presidential Scholars
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.
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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.
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New Members Join CUNY Law Foundation Board
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.
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Through Expanding CUNY Consortium, Sorensen Center Builds Momentum in Service to LGBT2QIA+ Clients
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.
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Commencement for the Classes of ’20 & ’21: Outstanding Professor Sofia Yakren
Professor Sofia Yakren delivers the Faculty Address at the 2020/2021 Commencement.
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2022 Commencement: Professor Jeena Shah
Professor Jeena Shah delivers the Faculty Address at the 2022 Commencement.
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Commencement for the Classes of ’20 & ’21: Outstanding Professor Fareed Nassor Hayat
Academic Dean and Professor Fareed Hayat delivers the 2021 Faculty Address.
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2022 Commencement Address by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor receives the Doctor of Laws, Honoris Causa and delivers the 2022 Commencement Address.
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2022 Commencement: Labor Organizer Christian Smalls Given Public Interest Award
Labor Organizer Christian Smalls addresses the class of 2022 at commencement.
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Commencement Order of Exercises: A celebration of ’20, ’21 & ’22 Graduates
On Friday, May 13, 2022, CUNY Law had its first in-person commencement since 2019. Celebrate the classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020.