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Theo Liebmann is a Clinical Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra University. He directs the Youth Advocacy Clinic and teaches courses in ethics and clinical law. His work bridges legal scholarship, policy advocacy, and direct representation of vulnerable populations, particularly immigrant children and youth in the child welfare system.
His research and advocacy focus on the intersection of immigration law, family law, and legal ethics. Key areas include Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, U-Visas, ethical representation of children, and systemic reform in family courts. He co-chairs the New York State Advisory Council on Immigration Issues in Family Court, which provides guidance on immigration consequences of family court decisions.
Professor Liebmann's publications reveal a consistent theme: improving legal protections for marginalized youth through interdisciplinary collaboration, policy reform, and ethical lawyering. His work spans law reviews, legal journals, and policy reports, with a strong emphasis on practical impact and systemic change in juvenile and family courts.
He is actively engaged in professional development, serving as Director of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s 'Training the Lawyer to Represent the Whole Family' program and as a Special Advisor to the American Bar Association Commission on Youth at Risk. He also sits on the editorial board of the Family Court Review.
- Co-Chair, New York State Advisory Council on Immigration Issues in Family Court
- Director, National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s Training the Lawyer to Represent the Whole Family
- Special Advisor, American Bar Association Commission on Youth at Risk
- Editorial Board Member, Family Court Review
Professor Liebmann has not received any scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text. His leadership in clinical education and policy advocacy reflects recognition through professional appointments rather than formal prizes. His grant activity is not detailed, but his sustained program leadership suggests institutional and possibly external funding support for the Youth Advocacy Clinic and related initiatives.
He leads the Youth Advocacy Clinic at Hofstra Law, where students engage in direct representation of immigrant youth. The clinic functions as both an educational and advocacy hub, integrating teaching, litigation, and policy work. His collaborations with organizations like the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and the American Bar Association extend the clinic’s reach into national training and reform efforts.
