Leonard M. Baynes, Professor of Law at St.
John's University School of Law teaches Business
Organizations, Communications Law, and Race and the Law. He
is very active in academic circles and is especially concerned
about diversity issues. He serves as Chair of the AALS Minority Law
Section.
At the Second National People of Color Conference held at George
Washington University Law School, Professor Baynes received "The Extraordinary
Service Award" which recognizes his contributions in teaching,
scholarship and professional development.
"I was honored and excited to be recognized by my peers in such
a meaningful way," said Professor Baynes. "It is a deeply emotional
experience to be recognized by one's colleagues who have singled me
out for my contributions to the profession and appreciate the value
my work. I plan to continue serving in the same manner. ”
Professor Baynes’ continued service is evidenced by his three
most recent projects. First through the Ronald H. Brown Center for
Civil Rights and Economic Development conducting a study of the
Queens business community to identify the largest minority and
majority-owned businesses operating in Queens, New York.
Second, Professor Baynes recently gave a talk at a conference
entitled “Faithful Citizenship” for the Diocese of Brooklyn/Queens
where he discussed Catholic Social Thought, race discrimination,
and African American voting.
Third, Professor Baynes is organizing the Fourth Annual Catholic
High School Law Day to give students as opportunity to sample what
law school is really like and to encourage them to apply in the
future. The
Catholic High School Law Day is scheduled for Saturday,
November 13, 2004.
Professor Baynes has written over twenty law review articles on
race/racism and the law, Corporate Law, Communications Law or the
intersection of the three.
For more information on Professor Leonard M. Baynes and his
publications, click
here.