Erin Tomlinson

Erin Tomlinson is an Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Second Look Project at the CUNY School of Law. She teaches in the Defenders Clinic and represents incarcerated individuals in parole, clemency, and post-conviction litigation, alongside students. Prior to her faculty role, she practiced as a public defender in New York City, specializing in trial and appellate defense. Tomlinson is an alumna of CUNY Law and the Defenders Clinic, graduating in 2010.

Education:

• J.D., CUNY School of Law (2010)
• Alumna of Defenders Clinic

Research Focus: Her work centers on criminal justice reform, advocating for equitable legal representation and systemic change through clinical practice and scholarship. She emphasizes reducing mass incarceration and advancing procedural justice in parole and sentencing processes.

Advising & Teams:

• Defenders Clinic advisor
• Co-Director of the Second Look Project

Labs/Initiatives: Leads the Second Look Project, which focuses on securing freedom for individuals serving excessive sentences through legal strategies like parole advocacy and vacatur litigation.