Jubilant JD, LLM and MLS graduates filled Northeastern’s Matthews Arena on Friday, May 2, to celebrate the culmination of their legal education and the beginning of new chapters. The ceremony featured heartfelt remarks from Dean James Hackney, Professor Daniel Medwed and student speakers Anthony Black ’25, Jahna Harris MLS ’25; and Vaishali Kohli LLM ’25 — along with a powerful keynote from Ralph C. Martin II ’78, a renowned advocate and principled public servant.
“There is no profession better than ours to help promote faith and allegiance to the Constitution,” said Martin. “I hope that you will remember this as you enter the profession, as you forge alliances, and build community.”
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Faculty Speaker:
Professor Daniel Medwed
Student Speakers:
Anthony Black ’25
Jahna Harris MLS ’25
Viashali Kohli LLM ’25
For the commencement ceremony schedule and detailed logistics, please visit the ASA website at asa.law.northeastern.edu/commencement
May 2, 2025
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm