Meet Our New Alumni/ae Association Board President: John Lanza ’95
9.23.26 — More than three decades of advising tech companies of every size has given John Lanza ’95 a wealth of experience to draw on, and he's bringing that energy to one of the country’s most forward-thinking alumni/ae networks. A partner in the IP Department at Foley Hoag, Lanza is president of the Northeastern Law Alumni/ae Association Board of Directors for 2026–2027, determined to make it a standout year for Northeastern Law graduates.
“Serving on the Alumni/ae Association Board is how I stay connected to a school that shaped how I think about the law,” said Lanza. “This year we’re focused on digital civil rights, an issue I come to from the tech side — 30 years working with companies of every size has shown me firsthand how fast technology is outrunning the law’s ability to protect people’s rights. I want to bring that perspective to the network, help current students think about law in a rapidly evolving digital world, and keep the school true to its founding mission of using the law in service of the public good”
If you would like to find out more ways to help your alma matter, or if you are interested in becoming involved with the Alumni/ae Association Board of Directors, please contact Mielle Marquis at [email protected].
About Northeastern University School of Law
The nation’s leader in experiential legal education since 1968, Northeastern University School of Law offers the longest-running, most extensive experience-based legal education program in the country. Northeastern provides its students with unparalleled practical legal work experiences through its signature Cooperative Legal Education Program. More than 1,000 employers worldwide in a wide range of legal, government, nonprofit and business organizations participate in the program. With a focus on social justice and innovation, Northeastern University School of Law blends theory and practice, providing students with a unique set of skills and experiences to successfully practice law.
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