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BC Law Grads are 2013 WBA Robinson Award Winners
Newton, MA--Boston College Law School is pleased to announce that both recipients of the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts (WBA) 2013 Lelia J. Robinson Award--Judith Olans Brown '65 and Susan M. Finegan '91--are graduates of BC Law.
Markey '72 Defeats Gomez in Special Election for US Senate
From the Boston Globe--Veteran Democratic US Representative Edward J. Markey beat Republican businessman Gabriel E. Gomez today in a special election for US Senate in Massachusetts that was marked by its brevity and by low voter interest.
BC Law Professor Finds Meaning in Legacy Commitment
David Wirth was greeted with a chorus of cheers.
Brothers Cam Kerry ('78), John Kerry ('76) Featured in Boston Globe
(From the Boston Globe) — John Kerry is Secretary of State. Cam Kerry is acting Secretary of Commerce. It means that, for the first time in history, there are two brothers serving at the same time in a presidential Cabinet.
Plater Book 'Snail Darter and the Dam' Details Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hill
Newton, MA--The case of the snail darter, officially known as Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hill, is iconic among modern Supreme Court decisions.
Cellucci '73, Former Governor and US Ambassador to Canada, Dies at 65
From Boston.com--Argeo Paul Cellucci, a Hudson native who rose from a smalltown selectman to become governor of Massachusetts and ambassador to Canada, died at his home in Hudson today afternoon after a five-year battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Video: "Opening Day" Bob Berry Sports Law Lecture Featuring Michael McCann
Newton, MA--The Sports & Entertainment Law Society sponsored the Second Annual Bob Berry Sports Law “Opening Day” Lecture on Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
Video: Senator Cowan Addresses Graduates at Commencement 2013
Newton, MA--Addressing the Boston College Law School class of 2013, United States Senator William “Mo” Cowan told the graduates that their law degree was the equivalent of a Swiss Army knife.
Bergan '15 Among 22 BC Students to Receive Fulbright
Christopher Bergan '15 is one of 22 Boston College students to receive the prestigious scholarships.
BC Law to Host Conference on Bellotti '52: 'Government Lawyering by the People's Lawyer'
Newton, MA--Boston College Law School will be hosting a conference on June 13th examining the role of state attorneys general, focusing on the independence and professionalism of the modern office in both its civil and criminal functions.
Three Takes: New Release from BC Law’s Garcia
Newton, MA--Prof. Frank Garcia’s new book Global Justice and International Economic Law: Three Takes proposes a radically new way to evaluate, construct and manage international trade.
Jones '72, Second Black Graduate and First Black US Attorney for Texas, Dies
Newton,MA--Gaynelle Griffin Jones, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993 as the first black woman to be United States attorney for the Southern District of Texas, passed away on May 2.
2013 Public Service Award Recipients Announced
Newton, MA – Boston College Law School is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s public service scholarships.
Garcia Book 'Global Justice and International Economic Law' Featured on BC Bookmarks
Newton, MA--Boston College Law School Professor Frank J. Garcia has a new book out titled Global Justice and International Economic Law: Three Takes (Cambridge University Press).
Coquillette Delivers Keynote on Legal Education to Conference of Bar Examiners
Newton, MA--BC Law professor and former dean Daniel Coquillette delivered the keynote address to the National Conference of Bar Exmainers in April, discussing the three great ideas of American legal education, and the current crisis of delicning applications.
BC Law #21 in Above the Law Rankings
Newton, MA--the new rankings system, meant to emphasize employment over other criteria, put BC Law at #21.
“Encounters with the Other and with Ourselves:” May 2 Panel to Feature Garcia, Barrozo
Newton, MA--The Boston College McMullen Museum of Art’s new exhibit “Portugal, Jesuits and Japan: Spiritual Beliefs and Earthly Goods” offers many opportunities to reflect on the nature of faith, commerce and culture, both in the sixteenth century and today. This remarkably fertile period was also quite influential in the development of modern international law, and Boston College Law School Professors Paulo Barrozo and Frank J. Garcia will address these themes in a panel on “Encounters with the Other and with Ourselves.”
Three of Five Candidates in US Senate Special Election Primaries BC Law Grads
Newton, MA--Three of the five candidates in the recent Massachusetts primaries to decide which party candidates will compete in the special election to fill John Kerry's Senate seat are graduates of BC Law.
Fr. Fred Enman Receives Madonna Della Strada Award for Work with Matthew 25
Newton, MA -- Boston College Law School is pleased to announce that the New England region of the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) presented its highest honor on April 21 to Fr. Fred Enman, SJ.
J.D./M.B.A. Student Loring Making Small Steps Toward Recovery
Newton, MA--In the immediate aftermath of the Boston attacks, it wasn't clear if graduate student Brittany Loring, who is pursuing a JD/MBA degree at the University, would walk again.
April Edition of BC Law's Public Interest Newsletter Now Available
Newton, MA--The April edition of BC Law's Public Interest Newsletter highlights this year's Pro Bono Spring Break Trips, including trips to Navajo Nation, New Orleans, and Haiti, among others.
Senator Cowan to Speak at BC Law Commencement
NEWTON, MA–U.S. Senator William "Mo" Cowan will give the Commencement Address at the 2013 Boston College Law School Commencement on Friday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Events Celebrate Diversity Month, Illustrate Power of BC Law Community
Newton, MA—Boston College Law School’s “one community” approach to diversity took another step forward recently when the School’s AHANAS population of diverse student organizations joined together to celebrate their year, and the JLSA and Lambda celebrated a Pride Seder.
Mass of Healing and Hope Today for Boston Marathon Victims
Newton, MA--A Mass of Healing and Hope in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon tragedy will be celebrated today at 5:00 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church for all members of the BC community.
Today: "Institutionalizing Responsibility: Implications for Jurisprudence"
Newton, MA--The final event in the "Lectures in Jurisprudence" series, "Institutionalizing Responsibility: Implications for Jurisprudence" will take place on April 17.
Video: 'Law Schools and the Education of Democratic Citizens' Featuring Justice O'Connor
Newton, MA--Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor joined deans of distinguished law schools at an academic symposium sponsored by Boston College Law School.
Law Day 2013 Honorees Include CT Governor Malloy
Newton, MA--Boston College Law School has announced the 2013 Law Day Award winners.
Nine BC Law Graduates to be Honored at MLW "Excellence in the Law" Event
Newton, MA--Boston College Law School is pleased to announce that nine of its graduates will be honored at the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Excellence in The Law” awards event.
5th Annual Diversity Month Cocktail Reception Draws Crowd
Newton, MA--For the fifth year running, on March 20, 2013, Boston College Law School held its Diversity Bar cocktail event at the school.
Video: Scott Brown '85 Addresses Packed House at BC Law
Newton, MA--Sen. Scott Brown '85 addressed an overflow audience at the Law School on March 18, discussing his experience in the Senate, his career as an attorney, and his years at BC Law.
2013 Liberty Mutual Prize Awarded
Newton, MA--The award, given for the year's most exceptional article on the law of property and casualty insurance, is administered by Boston College Law School.
Dean Rougeau in March 22 Panel on Migration: Past, Present, and Future
Newton, MA--Dean Vincent Rougeau will be a part of a Boston College Sesquicentennial celebration panel discussion, held on March 22.
WLC Names Zucker '94 'Woman of the Year'
Newton, MA--The Women's Law Center has named Ellen Zucker '94 as their 2013 Woman of the Year Award recipient.
BC Law Hires New Assistant Dean for Career Services
Newton, MA--Boston College Law School is pleased to announce that the school has hired a new Assistant Dean for Career Services.
Five BC Law Grads Named "In-House Leaders" by MLW
Newton, MA--Five of the 24 In-House Leaders named by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly and New England In-House are BC Law graduates, the papers announced in a special insert of their most recent issue.
Second Annual 'Law Teaching' Panel to be Held March 20
Newton, MA--“Law Teaching: Paths to Becoming a Law Professor” will be held at BC Law on March 20.
BC Law Grad Connolly '01 Considering Running for Mayor
Newton, MA--from the Boston Globe: John Connolly '01 is weighing options on whether to challenge Menino for mayor of Boston.
Lectures in Jurisprudence: Constitutionalism and Coercion, February 21
Newton, MA--Frederick Schauer is a David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia.
Faculty Weigh In on Kerry as Secretary of State
Newton, MA--Boston College faculty discuss the appointment of John Kerry by President Obama.
Kerry (BC Law '76) Confirmed as Secretary of State
Newton, MA--Senator John Kerry '76 has been confirmed by the Senate as the next Secretary of State.
Lectures in Jurisprudence: Constitutional Structures and Political Culture with Robert George
Newton, Ma--the latest entry in the joint lecture series will feature George, McCormick Professorof Jurisprudence at Princeton University, and will occur on Monday, January 28, 2013 at 5pm in Bosaton College's Gasson 100.
Two BC Law Grads Named in MLW's "Lawyers of the Year" List
Newton, MA--BC Law graduates John H. Cunha Jr. '77, and Robert F. Shaw '97 are named in a list of ten 'Lawyers of the Year," compiled by the editorial staff at Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
Sherman: Reforms Needed to Protect Female Juvenile Offenders
Newton, MA--Fran Sherman is featured in a BC Chronicle article on girls in the juvenile justice system.
Dean Rougeau Pens BC Magazine Feature on Law School Reforms
Newton, MA--Dean Vincent Rougeau's feature "Learning experience: How Law Schools--and the Legal Profession--Can Do Better" appears in the latest edition of BC Magazine.