CUNY Law Launches Collaborative First Impressions Youth Justice Initiative to Promote Empowerment and Community Justice

CUNY Law announces $1M First Impressions Youth Justice Initiative designed to change how young people and the justice system interact by offering a community-focused framework for mentorship, education, and civic leadership.

While the program itself is singular, the many people who make it possible are remarkable.

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.

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.

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

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.

Explore the impetus behind CUNY’s Formerly Incarcerated Law Student Advocacy Association (FILSAA) and Unlock the Bar’s call to abolish the Character and Fitness portion of the Bar admission process.

Students and faculty of the HRGJ Clinic submitted amicus briefs central to the landmark human rights and reproductive justice victory

Lisa is one of 17 advisers appointed by the prosecutor to provide advice within their respective mandates and may assist in training initiatives of the Office.