Touro Law Appoints Leonard Badia ’07 as Assistant Dean of Career & Professional Development
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Touro Law Appoints Leonard Badia ’07 as Assistant Dean of Career & Professional Development
April 20, 2026Central Islip, NY – Touro Law Center Dean Elena Langan announced today the appointment of Leonard Badia as the new Assistant Dean of Career & Professional Development. Badia, a distinguished alumnus and veteran of the New York State Court System, will lead strategic career initiatives for students and alumni. He is responsible for expanding recruitment efforts across traditional and non-traditional legal markets and implementing innovative programming to prepare students for a dynamic professional landscape.
“We are looking forward to having Len return to the school in this role,” stated Dean Langan. “We are confident that his extensive professional connections and work ethic will greatly benefit our students and community. We look forward to the energy and contributions he will bring to this vital position.”
Badia joins Touro Law Center following an extensive career in law enforcement and academia. He previously served as the Commanding Officer of the Cohalan West and Security Operations Commands of the New York State Court System's Tenth Judicial District. His academic background includes serving as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Touro Law, Assistant Professor in the Criminal Justice and Paralegal, Business and Accounting Departments of Suffolk County Community College, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Nassau County Community College and St. Joseph's College.
Beyond his professional and academic roles, Badia is a prominent figure in the local legal community. He has served as an Associate Justice in the Village of Islandia, a member of the Board of Directors of the Suffolk County Bar Association, and as the Managing Director of the Executive Board of the Suffolk County Bar Association’s Charity Foundation. Additionally, he was a member of the District Administrative Judge’s Committee on Efficiencies in the Court. His diverse skillset also includes holding five Police Instructor certifications and serving as a certified mediator for custody, visitation, and parent/child disputes.
“I am excited about this opportunity and am confident that my professional network and experience will benefit our students and graduates,” said Badia. “I look forward to making meaningful contributions that enhance our school’s reputation and ensure our graduates secure the positions they desire while receiving lifelong professional support.”
Badia earned his J.D., cum laude, from Touro Law in 2007. He also holds undergraduate degrees in Economics, Management, and Business Administration from the State University of New York and St. John’s University. He is a published author, with contributions to Dialogue Magazine and The Suffolk Lawyer.
Touro Law has maintained a 90% or more employment rate for three consecutive years, with the class of 2025 achieving 91% employment rate. Graduates have secured roles across a diverse professional landscape with top-tier firms, government agencies, and private enterprises.
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Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is located adjacent to both a state and a federal courthouse in Central Islip, New York, and has a branch campus in Manhattan. Touro Law’s proximity to the courthouses, coupled with programming developed to integrate the courtroom into the classroom, provide a one-of-a-kind learning experience for law students, combining a rigorous curriculum taught by expert faculty with a practical courtroom experience. Touro Law is dedicated to providing hands-on learning that enables students to gain experience while offering much-needed legal services in the community.
Touro Law, which has an alumni base of more than 8,000, offers full- and part-time JD programs where students can earn a degree in 3 or 4 years. Additionally, Touro offers a hybrid, four-year FlexTime JD Program at both Long Island and Manhattan campuses, combining online and in-person learning. Touro Law offers several dual degree programs and graduate law programs for US and foreign law graduates. Touro Law Center is part of Touro University.
TOURO UNIVERSITY
Touro University is an international system of non-profit institutions of higher and professional education chartered in 1970. Touro was founded primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage and to serve the larger American and global community. Over 21,000 students are currently enrolled at Touro University at over 38 schools in seven states and four countries: New York, California, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Berlin, Jerusalem and Moscow. New York Medical College; Touro University California and Touro University Nevada; Touro University Worldwide and its Touro College Los Angeles division; as well as Hebrew Theological College in Skokie, Illinois are separately accredited institutions within the Touro University system.
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