Linda T. Chin

Linda T. Chin, Esq. has practiced law for over twenty years. She served as the Counsel to the President at Hunter College for over 16 years, practiced corporate law at Con Edison and served as General Counsel for the New York State Judicial Commission on Minorities. Presently, Ms. Chin is an Assistant Professor of Legal Studies at St. John's University where she teaches Employment Law, Social Security Disability Law, and Elder Law.

Professor Chin received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the City College of New York and her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School.

Immigration Law 101 for the Layperson

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Professor Linda T. Chin will present an overview of the present U.S. immigration laws. Professor Chin will specifically discuss the laws governing immigration for immediate family members, relatives, and for immigrant employees. In addition, topics such as student and visitors visas will also be discussed. Online Notes

An Update on New Legislation Affecting the Elderly

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How will new legislations such as the Family Health Care Decisions Act and the proposed amendments to the New York State Power of Attorney affect older Americans? In addition, does the new health care law passed in 2010 help those on Medicare? These and other issues affecting older Americans will be discussed.

The Importance of Life Planning Documents

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As the population in the United Stated ages, having life planning documents is a must for individuals who want their wishes to be carried out in the event they become mentally or physically incapacitated. The following life planning documents will be discussed: Health Care Proxies Living Wills Durable Powers of Attorneys Springing Powers of Attorneys … Read more

Legal Issues Governing Employment Law

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Professor Chin will speak on issues related to Employment Law including the following topics: The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Sexual Harassment in the work place The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)