Law News 2014

August 11, 2014

Legal Innovators Put Technology to Work for the Masses

Hacker working with two computers at Hackcess to Justice competition

“Hackcess to Justice” competitors offer support for issues related to health care, disaster, legal aid, divorce, and more

Get Free

Parker Scheer is donating 100 copies of Mass. Lawyers Weekly to students each week. Here's the story behind the donation.

Clinical Professor Kim McLaurin

"I love that our students are opinionated, driven, and passionate about their work no matter what field they choose."--Associate Clinical Professor Kim McLaurin,

Assistant Dean Gerald Slater

Assistant Dean Jerry Slater in front of the law school building

Assistant Dean of Professional and Career Development

Professor Patrick Shin

Professor Patrick Shin says his favorite part of employment law is where theory and practice meet—where the real world intersects with the philosophy of equality.

The Washington Post's “Lawyers, could you pass this test?” looks at a collaboration between Suffolk Law and Casey Flaherty. Prof. Andrew Perlman and Flaherty worked together on a test of lawyers' basic tech skills.

Professor Renée M. Landers

Faculty Director, Health and Biomedical Law Concentration

Diversity & Inclusion Week Events

A full slate of events kicks off February 23 with the Diversity Dinner. Our community looks at inequity in the Boston Public Schools, inclusion in law school admissions, and what happens when justice isn’t blind.

On the Shortlist

Chief Judge Diane Wood, twice shortlisted by the Obama administration for the U.S. Supreme Court, will speak on Friday, February 20, at 4 p.m. in the large moot court. Wood is Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Best in New England

3Ls Ashley Durkin and Lauren Hatch will head to Houston for the finals after winning the New England regionals of the National Trial Competition. Is it fair to say they’re part of a dynasty?

Uber vs. Taxi

Will taxi owners prevail in a suit aimed at stopping Uber and Lyft? Professor Janice Griffith talks to the Boston Herald about the case.

"Law Schools 3.0"

The ABA's Student Lawyer magazine highlights Suffolk Law as a pioneer in educating students in legal technology.

On the State of Women

Speakers at the Women's Leadership Academy

At the law school’s Women’s Leadership Academy, over 100 alumnae gathered to discuss a few of the major challenges facing women. The goal of the Academy is to kindle relationships that spur debate and solutions.

11 Days in Cuba

At a historic moment in relations with Cuba, 24 Suffolk Law students traveled to University of Havana Law School for a unique course on mediation that integrates Cuban professors and students.