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Shirley Lung is a Professor of Law at the CUNY School of Law within the City University of New York. She holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law, where she was a Root-Tilden Scholar, and a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University. Her research focuses on labor rights, particularly for immigrant and low-wage workers, and law school pedagogy. She advocates for policy reforms addressing wage exploitation, mandatory overtime, and joint employer accountability in industries like garment, restaurant, construction, and home care. Professor Lung teaches Torts and a skills-based course for second-year students, emphasizing doctrinal application and exam preparation.
Education:
- Cornell University (undergraduate)
- New York University School of Law (J.D., Root-Tilden Scholar)
Research Interests: Professor Lung’s work bridges academic and practical advocacy, addressing systemic inequities in labor practices. She collaborates with workers’ centers and unions to combat sweatshop conditions and improve legal education through innovative teaching methods. Her scholarship emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to social justice.
Awards:
- Distinguished Professor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (multiple recognitions: 2016, 2008, 2000, 1997, 1994)
- Public Interest Law Students Association (PILA) Award (2011)
- CUNY Community Service Award (1995)
Teaching & Advising: Professor Lung advises first- and second-year law students, focusing on doctrinal mastery and practical skills. She organizes exam review sessions and offers personalized academic support. Her courses integrate hands-on learning, such as applying tort law to real-world labor disputes. Prior to CUNY, she led the Center for Immigrants’ Rights, advocating for worker protections.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with independent workers’ centers and unions to advance policy reforms and educational initiatives for marginalized workers.
