Honorable Grace E. Lee

Adjunct Professor of Law

Honorable Grace E. Lee has dedicated her career to serving the legal profession and safeguarding due process as an Administrative Law Judge for New York State where she adjudicates proceedings involving federal, state and local public benefits.

Prior to her judicial appointment, Judge Lee facilitated the development of laws and policies supporting the welfare of children and families in New York State as an attorney in the Division of Legal Affairs at the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Judge Lee also previously served as a Special Assistant for Legislative Affairs at the New York State Governor’s Office, identifying a broad array of pertinent legal and legislative issues impacting various communities. Judge Lee was bestowed the prestigious honor of being appointed as a Special Master in 2022, serving the New York State Supreme Court and assisting in the essential needs of the court.

Judge Lee is passionate about developing innovative curricula and helping students cultivate practical legal skills as an Adjunct Professor of Law at various law schools, including Fordham Law School. Judge Lee proudly serves her community through her service and involvement in various organizations, including as a National Advisory Council Member for Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC), a national civil rights organization dedicated to advancing equal rights and promoting justice.

Judge Lee also actively serves on the Board of Directors of the Fordham Law Alumni Association and has previously served on the New York State Bar Association's President's Committee on Access to Justice. Judge Lee is the Honorary Recipient of the American Bar Association’s Jeanne P. Gray Award for Professionalism and Honorable Denny Chin Alumni Award for Excellence in the Legal Profession