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    Julie Su

    Julie Su

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    Julie Su's career is defined by landmark legal victories and high-level public service. She led the El Monte Thai garment slavery case, a landmark in labor law that freed 72 immigrants. As California Labor Commissioner, she revitalized enforcement of wage and safety laws. She served as Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor for nearly two years, focusing on child labor enforcement and worker power. Her appointment as Deputy Mayor of New York City for Economic Justice in 2026 marked a historic first for that role.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Skadden Fellowship

    Skadden Foundation·1994

    Prestigious public interest fellowship to begin legal career at Asian Pacific American Legal Center

    Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics Resident Fellow

    Harvard Kennedy School·2025

    Spring 2025 resident fellowship at the Institute of Politics