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Matthew Diller is a Professor of Law and Dean Emeritus at Fordham University School of Law. He previously served as Dean of Fordham Law from 2015-2024 and Dean of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law from 2009-2015. His academic roles include teaching Civil Procedure, Administrative Law, and Social Welfare Law. Diller holds A.B. and J.D. degrees from Harvard University (both magna cum laude). He is a leading scholar in access-to-justice issues, social welfare law, and disability law. His tenure as dean focused on expanding legal services to vulnerable populations, diversifying the faculty, and launching innovative programs like the Access to Justice (A2J) Initiative. He currently serves as Senior Counsel at the Feerick Center for Social Justice and chairs the New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice’s Committee on Law School Involvement.
Education:
- A.B., magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1981
- J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1985
Research Interests: Diller’s work emphasizes access to justice, poverty law, and legal policy. He has authored influential articles on Supreme Court decisions impacting court access, disability rights, and administrative law. His scholarship often intersects with practical advocacy, including expanding legal aid and reforming welfare systems.
Professional Affiliations: Member of the American Bar Foundation, New York State Judicial Institute on Professionalism in the Law, and former board member of The Legal Aid Society and Legal Services NYC. He lectures internationally on constitutional systems and legal ethics.
Recent Articles: Focus on Supreme Court dynamics, corporate law, and legal education, reflecting his dual role as scholar and administrator. Key topics include judicial philosophy, ADA interpretations, and court access reforms.
Awards: Recognized for leadership in legal education and public service, including Fordham’s Presidential Medal (2024), Deborah L. Rhode Award (2014), and multiple institutional awards.
