James S. Wulach

James S. Wulach is a Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from CUNY City College, a JD from University of Michigan Law School, and a BA from Johns Hopkins University. He has served as Director of multiple academic programs including the MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling and dual MA-JD programs with New York Law School and CUNY Law School. His professional leadership roles include past presidencies of the New Jersey Psychological Association, New Jersey Academy of Psychologists, and Society of Psychologists in Private Practice (SPPP).

His research focuses on intersections of psychology and law, including forensic practice standards, legal ethics, and mental health professional regulations. He authored seminal books like Law & Mental Health Professionals: New Jersey and Law & Mental Health Professionals: New York, supported by grants from the 45 Foundation, PSC-CUNY, and NJPA. He has advised on child custody evaluations, HIPAA compliance, and forensic assessment protocols.

• Education: PhD Clinical Psychology (CUNY), JD (Michigan Law), BA (Johns Hopkins)
• Key Roles: Program Creator/Director (Forensic Mental Health Counseling), NJPA President, APA Committee Chair
• Awards: APA Karl Heiser Award, NJPA Psychologist of the Year

Dr. Wulach has published 40+ articles on topics like competency assessments, forensic ethics, and legal implications of psychological practice. His work emphasizes practical applications of psychology within criminal justice and legal systems, with particular attention to forensic mental health counseling.