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James Hardwick serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law and Veterans Law Staff Attorney at Cornell Law School. He directs the Veterans Law Practicum, a legal clinic serving veterans in central/western New York with benefits appeals, discharge upgrades, and housing issues. The program received a VA grant renewal and increase in 2024 to address veteran homelessness.
- Legal advocacy for veterans with psychiatric disabilities
- Partnerships with county mental health agencies and jails
- California bar member with prior private practice in medical malpractice, criminal defense, and family law
Research Focus: Hardwick's work centers on disability rights and economic justice for veterans, particularly those with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. He addresses systemic barriers caused by "bad paper" discharges and housing insecurity among veterans.
Scientific Recognition:
- Named 2024-25 Engaged Faculty Fellow (Cornell University, November 2023)
Clinical Impact: Testified before New York State Assembly in 2024 about veteran legal needs, and co-developed partnerships with local governments to support housing initiatives.
