Daniel Cortes

Daniel Cortes is an Assistant Professor of Law at Villanova University School of Law and Director of the Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services (CARES). He teaches the clinic seminar and supervises student advocates who provide legal services to asylees and immigrants. Born in Colombia and having migrated to the United States as a child, Cortes' personal background deeply informs his professional commitment to social justice and equitable immigration reform.

His educational background includes:

• Kutztown University: Bachelor of Science in Management (magna cum laude)
• Florida International University College of Law: Juris Doctor (cum laude), where he served as Student Bar Association president

Cortes' research and practice focus on the intersectionality of immigration law with social justice, housing, public benefits, employment, and administrative law. He advocates for holistic legal solutions that address the multifaceted challenges faced by immigrant communities, emphasizing community empowerment and systemic change. His work is grounded in his personal experience as an immigrant and his prior roles in legal aid organizations.

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As Director of CARES, Cortes supervises student advocates in asylum and refugee cases. He has been actively engaged in community outreach, presenting at multiple events in 2024 including the Recent Arrivals and Immigrant Townhall, training sessions for Delaware County Social Services, and the CARES Symposium at Villanova Law. Prior to his academic appointment, he worked as a staff attorney at Community Justice Project and Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, and held internships with the Federal Public Defender, US House of Representatives, and others. No specific research grants were detailed in the source material.

He leads the Clinic for Asylum, Refugee and Emigrant Services (CARES), which serves as both a legal service provider for vulnerable immigrant populations and a clinical education program for law students.