Join us on October 20-21, 2023, as we honor the classes of ’73, ’78, ’83, ’88, ’93, ’98, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018 and 2023 .

This year’s Saturday night reception for reunion year classes will be held at Northeastern’s East Village.

More information coming soon!

A look back at Reunion 2022...

Close to 300 graduates and friends were welcomed back to campus for a weekend of fun and friendship on October 21-22, 2022, as we celebrated Reunion and Alumni/ae Weekend.

• View photos of the Urvashi Vaid tribute panel
• View photos of “Conversations With”
• View photos of the Reunion Class Recpetion

Urvashi Vaid ’83 Tribute Panel

On Friday, October 21, the Northeastern Law community honored the life and impact of Urvashi Vaid ’83, a legendary leader and visionary in the fight for LGBTQ+ and civil rights, with a reception and panel discussion led by Richard Burns ’83, Kevin Cathcart ’82, Katherine Grainger ’02 and Barbara Macy ’84. A poem dedicated to Urvashi was delivered by Sunu Chandy ‘98, civil rights attorney and author of My Dear Comrades.
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“Conversations With …,”

Saturday‘s morning program opened with “Conversations With …,” featuring eight graduates who are at the top of their game in cutting-edge fields. Thank you to the Honorable Janet Bond Arterton ’77, Adriane Dudley ’72, Thomas Gallitano ’87, Kyana Givens ’02, Gautam Jagannath ’12, Curtis Tucker ’97 and Leocadia Zak ’82 for sharing your insights and a special shout out to Stephanie Swanson ’12 for serving as an interviewer.
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Reunion Class Reception

We were honored to hear from US Attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins ’97, our keynote speaker for Saturday night’s reunion class reception, as we celebrated the classes of the 1950s, ’72, ’77, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97, ’02, 07, ’12 and ’17.
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Thank You!

To our friends and colleagues who joined us, supported us, assisted us and celebrated with us in person and in spirit, we thank you for making the 2022 Reunion and Alumni/ae Weekend such a success. We also thank your hard-working Reunion Committees who helped us fundraise and remind classmates how fun it is to come back together.

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Reunion and Alumni/ae Weekend Program 

Friday, October 21 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | 240 Dockser*
Celebrating the Life and Impact of Urvashi Vaid ’83
Urvashi Vaid ’83, a legendary leader and visionary in the fight for LGBTQ+ and civil rights, died of cancer on May 14 at her home in New York City. Join us for a panel and reception in celebration of her life and accomplishments. A poem dedicated to Urvashi will be delivered by Sunu Chandy ‘98, civil rights attorney and author of My Dear Comrades. (@sunuchandy)

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Panelists:

• Richard Burns ’83, Interim Executive Director, Johnson Family Foundation (@JohnsonFamFound)
• Kevin Cathcart ’82, Executive Director, Lambda Legal (retired)
• Katherine Grainger ’02, Managing Partner, Civitas Public Affairs Group (@CivitasFirm)
• Barbara Macy ’84, Principal, Barbara J. Macy Attorney at Law

Reception to follow in the lounge outside 250 Dockser. 

*Please note that attendees on Friday night will be required to wear masks except when presenting, eating or drinking. Everyone will be required to be fully vaccinated, but each individual should assess their own risk.

Saturday, October 22 | 240 Dockser *

8:45 AM

Welcome Address
Lindsey Sadonis, Director of Development and Alumni/ae Relations
Dean James Hackney

9:00 AM 

Conversations With ...
Join us for conversations with a group of graduates who are leaders and trend-setters in a variety of legal and professional fields. Faculty and staff will interview the graduates in a conversational style that invites frank and lively discussions.

Conversations: 

Curtis Tucker ’97
General and Artistic Director, First Coast Opera, Saint Augustine, Florida
Follow @FirstCoastOpera
Interviewer: Professor Kara Swanson

Adriane Dudley ’72 
Founding Partner, Dudley Rich
Interviewer: Professor Jeremy Paul

The Honorable Janet Bond Arterton ’77
Senior U.S. District Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Interviewer: Professor Michael Meltsner

Leocadia Zak ’82
President, Agnes Scott College
Follow @preszak | @AgnesScott
Interviewer: Professor Margaret Hahn-DuPont

Thomas Gallitano ’87
Partner, Conn Kavanaugh
Follow on Twitter:  @TomGallitano| @ConnKavanaugh
Interviewer: Professor Dan Danielsen

Kyana Givens ’02
Federal Public Defender, Districts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island
Interviewer: Professor Stevie Leahy

Gautam Jagannath ’12
Executive Director, Social Justice Collaborative
Follow @sjcollaborative
Interviewer: Stephanie Swanson ’12, Chief of Staff and General Counsel, Office of Massachusetts State Senator Eric Lesser

*Please note that attendees on Saturday morning will be required to wear masks except when presenting, eating or drinking. Everyone will be required to be fully vaccinated, but each individual should assess their own risk.

Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM* | East Village 17th Floor
Reunion Class Reception
(*Doors open at 5:30 PM)

Join us on Saturday evening for the Reunion Class Reception, which will be held at the beautiful, glass-enclosed 17^th Floor Space at East Village on Northeastern’s campus. The reception will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres and plenty of time to mix and mingle with your classmates. At 7:00 PM, we will hear from Dean James Hackney, followed by the national trailblazer, US Attorney for Massachusetts, Rachael Rollins ’97.

Closest parking is Gainsborough Garage, located at 10 Gainsbrough Street.