Beth Kubala Named New York State Bar Association’s Veteran Advocate of the Year
Elizabeth “Beth” Kubala, teaching professor and director of veteran and military affairs in the College of Law, has been selected as the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Judge Robert T. Russell Veteran Advocate Award. This award recognizes “an attorney who has positively impacted or provided exemplary services to current and retired members of the U.S. military in New York State.”
“Elizabeth Kubala takes her students from the classroom to the community, breaking down barriers so veteran clients can access quality health care, food and other government benefits,” says Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association. “Her work bridges generations, aiding recent veterans now enrolled in college to those who fought in Korea and Vietnam.”
Kubala is executive director of the College of Law’s Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC). Under her direction, students have authored amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court and argued cases at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Kubala’s tenacity has brought about new programs and funding to fight veteran homelessness and substance use. Her nomination praised her infectious enthusiasm and passion for her work.
Syracuse University and the College of Law proudly support veterans through a legacy of over 100 years of commitment to military-connected students. Recognized as one of the Best Private Schools for Veterans and dedicated to being the Best Place for Veterans, Syracuse offers unparalleled resources, academic programs and student organizations for our veteran population. The University is home to the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, a national nonprofit organization which has supported more than 208,000 service members, veterans and military family members through programs and services which empower them in their post service lives.
