April 26, 2022
“Every single Asian-American I have talked to has had some experience with discrimination — every single one,” says Professor Margaret Woo, who will moderate the first in a two-part series of programs on discrimination against Asian-Americans this Thursday at 6:00PM. The free series developed by Northeastern Law’s Criminal Justice Task Force is hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society and sponsored by a number of Boston-area organizations.
April 25, 2022
Congratulations to Rachael Rollins ’97, who was formerly sworn in as US attorney for Massachusetts on April 22, making her the first Black woman to hold the post.
April 22, 2022
Professors Jeremy Paul, David Philips and Blaine Saito weigh in on the congressional stock trading debate.
April 22, 2022
Betty Francisco ’98, Mass. AG. Maura Healey ’98 and U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins ’97 have been named to Boston Magazine's 2022 Most Influential People in Boston list.
April 21, 2022
Dr. Deborah A. Jackson has joined Northeastern Law’s Center for Law, Equity and Race (CLEAR) as managing director.
April 20, 2022
"Overdose mortalities and related harms require a public health response, not more criminalization and incarceration," writes Professor Leo Beletsky in a co-authored piece for Inquest.
April 20, 2022
“This decision ties the CDC’s hands at a time when we still do not know what the next few months will bring in terms of the pandemic and new strains,” Professor Wendy Parmet tells The Financial Times. “It is really important the administration pushes back.”
April 20, 2022
Listen back: Professor Daniel Medwed joined GBH's Morning Edition to talk about the Michelle Carter trial and the legal framework for homicide.
April 20, 2022
Professor Wendy Parmet comments for Politico on the travel mask ruling: “It’s about who makes our public health policy. The judiciary – a 35-year-old unelected judge – or the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services?”
April 14, 2022
Read more about the newly launched Burnes Center for Social Change in The Boston Globe! #NUSLPride
April 14, 2022
We are thrilled to announce the launch of Northeastern University's Burnes Center for Social Change. Honoring the legacy of the Honorable Nonnie S. Burnes ’77-‘78, the center will develop problem-solvers to take on climate change, racial justice, education reform and other pressing issues. #NUSLPride #WIL2022
April 12, 2022
Professor Alexandra Meise spoke to News@Northeastern about how the international community can proceed in trying Russian leaders, namely Russian President Vladimir Putin, for alleged war crimes.