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The president and general counsel of LatinoJustice has devoted his career as a lawyer, teacher, and author to advocating for the civil and human rights of poor and Latinx communities.

The Supreme Court’s review of restrictive Arizona voting laws could have profound implications for voters of color, says the executive director of Advancement Project

Livingston, the chief judge of the U.S.Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit, receives the Learned Hand Award for Excellence in Federal Jurisprudence.

Park has used her legal education to support the Asian American community in New York through extracurricular activities and as a Davis Polk Leadership fellow.

The program seeks to partner with a local artist to create a new work inspired by the Law School community that will become part of Columbia’s permanent collection.

Imprisoned after Turkey’s failed coup in 2016, Akkasoglu is dedicating himself to the work of ensuring data privacy is a human right.

In 2020, Columbia Law alumni wrote about presidential conspiracies, Asian American identity, hacking for good, and how to get what you want.

Offered jointly by Columbia Law School’s LL.M. program and the Human Rights Institute, the fellowships are awarded to lawyers committed to battling fundamental injustices around the world.

 A veteran of presidential politics now works to combat climate change through values and ethics.

The Law School’s Jagdish Bhagwati Fellowship, underwritten by the Indian government, supports graduate students specializing in international trade, trade law, public interest, and human rights. 2020–2021 recipient Mishra is devoting his year at Columbia Law to developing his expertise in multilateral trade treaties and international trade dispute settlement.