Northeastern Law Team Takes the Lead in Crafting and Advocating for Conrad’s Law

A Northeastern Law team of faculty, students and graduates will be watching closely as lawmakers in Massachusetts debate “Conrad’s Law,” a bill that would make coerced suicide a crime. The Northeastern team played a significant role in crafting the law and bringing it to the attention of the Statehouse. Massachusetts is one of only eight states across the country that does not have a law targeting this kind of pressure.

Introducing Shannon Al-Wakeel, Managing Director of CPIAC

Shannon Al-Wakeel has been appointed managing director of Northeastern University School of Law’s Center for Public Interest Advocacy and Collaboration (CPIAC). Al-Wakeel’s background and expertise include community lawyering, direct representation and public policy advocacy challenging state targeting of marginalized communities.

Connections 2026

Join us for Connections, the law school’s largest networking event. Information for Graduates: If you’re looking for a networking event where you can share your experience and expertise with law students