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Hiroko Kusuda is a Clinical Professor and Director of the Immigration Law Section at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, leading the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice. She supervises student practitioners representing clients in U.S. Immigration Courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies. Prior to Loyola, she worked with detained immigrants at CLINIC, managing representation projects post-Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. She is a respected figure in immigration law, co-founding the Louisiana Immigrant Representation Working Group to expand legal access.
- Education:
- J.D., Tulane University, 1993
- B.A., Tsuda College, 1985
Her expertise focuses on immigration law, administrative advocacy, and systemic representation strategies. She actively trains students in navigating complex legal frameworks and engages in policy advocacy. Professor Kusuda holds membership in numerous legal organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Federal Bar Association.
- Awards:
- 2014: Gillis Long Poverty Law Center’s Public Service Award
- 2016: Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2022: NGO Attorney of the Year Award
She advises students on litigation and advocacy while serving on boards such as the Center for Migration Studies and Jesuit Refugee Service USA. Her work emphasizes increasing representation for vulnerable immigrant populations through collaborative legal strategies.
