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Joseph Railey

Associate | Los Angeles

Overview

Joseph Railey is an associate in the Litigation Department at Richards, Watson & Gershon.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Richards, Watson & Gershon, Joseph worked as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of California where he defended state employees in lawsuits brought by incarcerated individuals. Prior to his work for the State of California, Joseph was an Attorney Advisor in the Executive Office for Immigration Review, a component of the United States Department of Justice. As an Attorney Advisor, Joseph advised immigration judges on matters pending before in Immigration Court.

Joseph is licensed to practice law in California and New York.

Publications

  • Married on Sunday, Evicted on Monday: Interpreting the Fair Housing Act's Prohibition on Discrimination "Because of Sex" to Include Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
    2019
    Buffalo Public Interest Law Journal, Volume 36

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Education

J.D., cum laude, Syracuse University College of Law

B.A., magna cum laude, Ohio Northern University

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