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Katherine Hughes

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Clinical Associate Professor of Law, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law
📍 New York, New York, United States

Katherine Hughes is the Director of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic at Fordham University School of Law, where she is a leader in nonprofit and social enterprise law. Previously, she was the Global Pro Bono Counsel at Cleary Gottlieb. Colleagues describe her as an amazing, kind-hearted, and sincere person.

Her career demonstrates a deep commitment to public service and social justice. She actively supports nonprofits, small businesses, and social enterprises, reflecting a professional and personal mission to serve the community and advocate for causes like immigrant rights and adequate housing for women.

Katherine holds a certification in "Generative AI for the Legal Profession," highlighting her focus on the intersection of law and emerging technologies.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Clinical Associate Professor of Law, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
Location
New York, New York, United States
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AI in Law
Holds a "Generative AI for the Legal Profession" certification and actively follows the conversation around AI-generated legal scholarship, signaling a strong interest in legal tech.
Entrepreneurial Law
As the Director of Fordham's Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, she provides legal services to mission-driven enterprises, focusing on startups and their unique legal challenges.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Clinical Associate Professor of Law, Entrepreneurial Law Clinic
Fordham University School of Law
4-2021 - 6-2025
Pro Bono Counsel & Director (Global)
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
4-2017 - 4-2021
Pro Bono Attorney
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
2015 - 2017
General Counsel
Affiliates Risk Management Services, Inc.
10-2012 - 2-2013
Cleary Legal Extern, Nonprofits
Lawyers Alliance for New York
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Education
JD
Fordham University School of Law
M.A.
Fordham University
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