Matthew Diller served as dean of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law from 2009 to 2015. A leading scholar in social welfare law and policy, he joined Cardozo after serving as associate dean at Fordham Law School. During his tenure, Dean Diller focused on public interest law, faculty development, and expanding Cardozo’s national reputation. His leadership strengthened the school’s academic programs and its commitment to social justice.