Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Join us for Suffolk University Law School’s 6th annual All Rise: Uniting to Advance Women and the Future of Law event. We will celebrate the professional achievements of remarkable trailblazers who have made an impact in the field of law and within our Suffolk Law community.
5:30 p.m. EDT | Fireside Chat on Lessons in Leadership with Alumnae Founders and CEOs (In person and live streamed)
6:30 p.m. EDT | Dean's Remarks and Awards Presentation (In person and live streamed)
7:00 p.m. EDT | Dinner Stations and Networking Reception (In person only)
Location
The George N. Keches Room
Suffolk University, Sargent Hall
120 Tremont Street, Boston
Fireside Chat
Speakers
Kendalle Burlin O’Connell, JD ‘06
CEO and President MassBio
Julia Rodgers, JD ‘15
CEO and Co-Founder, Hello Prenup
Marie-Louise Skafte, JD ‘96
Skafte Global Law, P.A.
Suffolk University Trustee
Moderator
Susan H. Spurlock, JD
Executive Director, Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University
Senior Fellow, Moakley Center for Public Management
2023 Award Recipients
Catherine T. Judge Teaching and Service Award
Kathleen Elliott Vinson, JD ‘95
Professor of Legal Writing and Director of Legal Writing, Research, and Written Advocacy, Suffolk University Law School
View Bio [PDF]
Marian Archer “Trailblazer” Award
Nina Mitchell Wells, JD ‘76
Former Secretary of State for New Jersey
View Bio [PDF]
All Rise Rising Star
Alyse I. Constantinide, BA ’07, JD ‘10
Principal, Beveridge & Diamond, PC
View Bio
About the Awards
The Catherine T. Judge Teaching and Service Award recognizes a distinguished female faculty member who exemplifies Professor Judge’s unwavering commitment to student mentorship and thoughtful pedagogy. Nominees exemplify Professor Judge’s dedication to the students of Suffolk University Law School.
The Marian Archer Trailblazer Award honors an alumna who, through her work and contributions to the profession, captures the pioneering spirit of Marian Archer. Nominees break barriers for women, helping to elevate their status in the legal profession and inspiring the next generation of women in law.
All Rise Rising Star Award recognizes an alumna who has made significant contributions to the field of law in the first 15 years of her career following graduation from law school. The Rising Star is an up-and-coming changemaker in the spirit of the women who came before her.
Event Advisory Committee
Event Chair
Cara Thompson, JD ‘10
Members
Tamela E. Bailey, JD ‘04
Kendalle Burlin O’Connell, JD ‘06
Sarah N. A. Camougis, JD ‘92
Jennifer K. Crawford, JD ‘07
Alexandra R. Hassell, JD ‘15
Kayla R. Kassim, JD '24
Paulette R. Marie, JD ’88
Divya A. Mathew, JD '24
Susan M. Myers, JD '91
The Honorable Amy Nechtem, JD ’85
Carol A. Starkey, JD ’88
Regina C. Sullivan, JD '88
Chayla C. White, JD ‘13
The Honorable Mary Dacey White, JD ’78 (Ret.)
Cherina D. Wright, MBA ’17, JD ’17
Thank You to our Sponsors
Platinum
Regina C. Sullivan, JD ‘88
Gold
Nina Mitchell Wells, JD ’76
Silver
Bronze
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Atwood & Cherny P.C.
Beveridge & Diamond P.C.
Cetrulo LLP
Karen M. Blum JD '74
Burns & Levinson LLP
Sarah N.A. Camougis JD '92
The Hon. Joan N. Feeney (Ret.), JD '78
Jane Freedman Law, LLC
JAMS
Lawson & Weitzen LLP
Morrison Mahoney LLP
Skafte Global Law, P.A.
Susan M. Myers, JD '91
The Hon. Amy L. Nechtem JD '85
Prince Lobel Tye LLP
The Honorable Mary Dacey White (Ret.), JD' 78 and John C. White, Esq., JD '80
Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.
Become a Sponsor Today
Sponsorships of All Rise directly benefit The Catherine T. Judge Scholarship in honor of Suffolk Law’s first full-time female professor, helping students to overcome financial barriers to access Suffolk’s excellent practice-ready legal education.
For more information, please email Nancy Galindo-Rodriguez, Director of Corporate Relations and Sponsorships or call 857-360-0106. Learn more about becoming a sponsor [PDF].