GNDU appoints US attorney as ‘Professor of Eminence’

Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) has appointed a renowned Sikh Attorney of Law, USA, Jaspreet Singh, as ‘Professor of Eminence.’ This appointment, the Vice-Chancellor said, is set to strengthen the university’s international academic collaborations and provide students with a golden opportunity to engage with world-class scholars.

The appointment was made on the recommendation of a special committee of legal experts constituted by the university. The committee included Prof (Dr) Davinder Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat; Prof (Dr) Ajay Ranga, Registrar of JC Bose University of Science and Technology, Faridabad; and Prof (Dr) Rattan Singh, former Chairman of the Law Department at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The committee meeting was chaired by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Dr Karamjeet Singh, with the Dean of Academic Affairs also in attendance. The committee unanimously recommended Jaspreet Singh’s appointment, citing his exceptional qualifications, international recognition and social service contributions.

Prof Karamjeet Singh said this appointment as such shall be beneficial for students and Jaspreet Singh shall contribute to the academic growth of the university legal education law department and international law. US-based Jaspreet Singh have been practicing in the area of US immigration and nationality law, green card and deportation law for more than 20 years, with an excellent track record in negotiating and litigating.

Jaspreet Singh is also associated with the Punjabi community in helping and advising in legal matters and provide legal assistance to low income and elderly immigrants. He runs his legal firm in New York, California, New Jersey and Maryland. Over the past two decades, he has handled over 10,000 immigration, asylum and deportation cases, including special cases under the ‘Torture Victim Protection Act.’ His dedication to service and Sikh values has earned him a distinguished place in the Sikh community in the US.

With this appointment, Jaspreet Singh will directly engage with students, providing them with world-class legal education. This will enable students to understand and address global social, legal and human rights challenges. Jaspreet Singh has also provided financial assistance of Rs 3.5 crore under an agreement with the university to establish the “ Sikh Studies Chair.”

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