Eugene Sohn, Esq.
Executive Counsel & Labor Designee
Prior to this appointment as Executive Counsel & Labor Designee, Eugene Sohn served for 2 years as Acting Executive Counsel & Labor Designee and 4 ½ years as the College’s Chief Diversity Officer, overseeing its equal opportunity and non-discrimination programs. Before arriving at Hostos, Eugene spent 5 years as an Agency Attorney in the New York City Fire Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office, where he investigated discrimination and sexual harassment complaints. Previous to this, he was a litigation associate at the law firm of Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy and Bach, LLP, where he worked on medical malpractice, insurance subrogation, and civil rights matters. Eugene’s legal career began as an Assistant Corporation Counsel with the New York City Law Department, where he represented the New York City Police Department and other City agencies in federal civil rights cases. Eugene holds degrees from Columbia University and the University of Notre Dame Law School.