Susan Farooqi Yaqubie is the founding attorney of Yaqubie Law, where she represents individuals, families, and businesses in immigration, real estate, business, and personal injury matters. Her practice is rooted in a client-centered philosophy that emphasizes integrity, accessibility, strategic advocacy, and practical legal guidance thoughtfully tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.

Deeply shaped by her background and commitment to service, Susan is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate important moments in their lives. In addition to her private practice, she regularly provides pro bono legal services to underserved and minority communities throughout New York, particularly in the area of immigration law.

Susan also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at her alma mater, St. John’s University School of Law, where she teaches Immigration Law. Her academic work reflects her broader commitment to legal education, advocacy, and immigration policy.

Outside of her legal practice and teaching, Susan remains involved in initiatives relating to immigrant rights, gender equality, and humanitarian issues affecting minority communities. She has participated in forums including the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, where she has contributed to discussions surrounding women’s rights and access to justice.

Susan is also a published legal writer, with contributions appearing in JURIST Legal News and the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development. Her scholarship focuses on issues at the intersection of law, policy, and human rights, particularly matters affecting Afghan women.

She earned her B.B.A. from CUNY Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business and her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, where she served as Executive Editor of the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development.

Susan lives in New York with her husband and young children and remains committed to balancing her professional work with a life of advocacy, service, and family.