Joe Corbin

Architecture and urban policy non-profit executive now enrolled in law school to facilitate connections between the legal and design industries.

American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter (AIANY), New York, NY

Assistant Director                                                                                 March 2016 – August 2024

• Directed operations for a leading design professional association, collaborating with a team of approximately 30 staff and 27 volunteer-led committees to deliver programs and research products, including those aimed at improving urban housing and community development.
• Conducted research and policy analysis on urban issues, including co-founding the NYC X Design Corps Network to shape regulations that enhance public space access.
• Co-founded the Alliance for Public Space Leadership to improve New York City inter-departmental coordination, such as successfully advocating for the Chief Public Realm Officer position to integrate housing and public space priorities and synthesizing data to promote equitable urban development.
• Led visualization studies for the City of Yes zoning proposals, distilling technical data into presentations for the New York City Council to neutrally inform council members with a realistic prediction on how the zoning proposals could impact the city.
• As a certified Salesforce Administrator, optimized a secure database system, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy, including developing a strong aptitude for efficient search queries reminiscent of legal research on platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis. 

Bullion, Bulls & Bears, New York, NY

Co-Founder                                                                                           January 2014 – July 2015

• Launched an e-commerce precious metals and jewelry business, which included navigating legal and regulatory frameworks related to data protection and international trade compliance.
• Managed digital operations—including marketing and distribution—while implementing protocols to safeguard customer data and ensure adherence to privacy regulations.
• Negotiated contracts with investors and auction houses, resolving disputes with a focus on maintaining confidentiality and ethical business practices.

Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2027

SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, History, May 2013
Minor: Urban Planning
Honors: Phi Alpha Theta, Dean’s List (four semesters)