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On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Rappaport Center presented “Domestic Violence Laws and Policies: Past, Present, Pending, and Potential” with moderator Susan M. Finegan, Moderator, Member and Chair, Pro Bono Committee, Mintz; Rachel Biscardi,...

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On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, the Rappaport Center presented “Facial Recognition: Exploring Privacy, Profiling, and Public Safety” with moderator, Rappaport Senior Fellow Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Senior Opinion Writer and Columnist, The Boston G...

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The Rappaport Center welcomes Kimberly Atkins Stohr as the Rappaport Senior Fellow in Residence from Monday, February 19, 2024, through Wednesday, February 21, 2024. On Monday, February 19, Kimberly Atkins Stohr presented her community address, “W...

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On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, the Rappaport Center presented "The People’s Lawyer: The Impact of State Attorneys General" with moderator James Tierney, Former Maine Attorney General; Founder, StateAG.org; Lecturer in Law, Harvard Law School; Andr...

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On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy hosted "Municipalities and Migrants: Balancing Compassion and Challenges." Professor Dan Kanstroom moderated and panelists included: Susan Church, COO of the Commonwealth'...

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On November 15, 2023, the Rappaport Center presented "Protecting Children in Massachusetts," with moderator Hon. Jay Blitzman, former First Justice, Middlesex Juvenile Court, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; and panelists Jenny Chou, Executive Direct...

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Co-hosts Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore conduct a wide-ranging interview with alumnus Max Meglio, associate in the M&A and Private Equity group in the Sidley Austin's Boston office, to get his view on landing a job working in private practice. Prior to jo...

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For more than 30 years, Professor Ruth-Arlene Howe '74 — BC Law's first tenured Black professor and co-founder of the Black Alumni Network — helped lead the school to new heights. She is a renowned scholar, a cherished mentor to generations of st...

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This program is a debate with Boston Globe education reporter Mandy McLaren serving as moderator with Max Page, President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association arguing for the "No" side, and Ed Lambert, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Bus...

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On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the Rappaport Center presented "Evaluating Transparency in Massachusetts Government" with moderator Samantha J. Gross, Political Reporter, The Boston Globe; and panelists Matt Victor, Co-founder, MAPLE (MA Platform for...

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Moderator: Regina Sam Penti, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, CEO and Co-Founder of Humane Intelligence; AI Fellow, Harvard University; Time 100 AI

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On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the Rappaport Center presented "Transgender Rights: State and National Developments " with Moderator John Ward, Adjunct Professor, Boston College Law School; Founder, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders (now known ...

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On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Rappaport Center presented "Race and Wrongful Convictions" with Moderator Sharon Beckman, Associate Clinical Professor, and Director, Boston College Innocence Program; and panelists Jarrett M. Adams, Esq., Law Of...

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Legal careers take many paths. Hear from four lawyers who have navigated the public, private, and nonprofit sectors throughout their careers. Adjunct Professor Glenn Cunha moderates with panelists ranging from the former Chief of the Civil Rights D...

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Just Law co-host Tom Blakely interviews Boston College Police Chief and Executive Director of Public Safety William B. Evans. Evans previously served for decades on the Boston Police Department, working his way all the way up to Commissioner. He refl...

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Documentary screening and community address by Jeffery Robinson, 2023 Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor. Co-sponsored by BC Law's LAHANAS, BLSA, and the BC Forum for Racial Justice in America. Dinner provided by Anna's Taqueria.

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Our Career Services Office offers over 100 professional development and recruiting programs each year, including clinics, clerkship training, workshops, and resume critiques. These resources help students discern their passions, develop practical ski...

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Odette Lienau, the inaugural Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean, explains why Boston College is such a special place to study law.

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Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore talk to Professors Daniel Lyons and Kevin Powers about Elon Musk's "data dump" of documents related to Twitter's content moderation and alleged censoring of conservative opinions, along with the legal implications for the co...

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Just Law co-host Tom Blakely interviews Lisa Gochman, who argued the landmark criminal sentencing case Apprendi v. New Jersey before the United States Supreme Court in March 2000. Her recently published memoir, At the Altar of the Appellate Gods (Ind...

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Danielle Kinkel, General Counsel at Massachusetts Housing Partnership, delivered her Community Address as the Rappaport Senior Fellow, "Undoing Past Policies: Building Equitable Access to Homeownership"

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On March 22, 2023, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy hosted a program on "Affordable Homeownership: Barriers and Solutions" with four housing experts (including Professor Lisa Alexander) as panelists and Danielle Kinkel as moderator.

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As part of the Greater Boston Debate Series, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston co-hosted the program: "Is Receivership the Right Approach for Underperforming School Districts?" Moderator:...

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On June 14, 2023, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy hosted a debate between Paul Levy, Newton School Committee Member, and Max Page, President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, moderated by Carrie Jung, Senior Education Reporter...

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Just Law co-hosts Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore talk to Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Daniel Lyons about the growing push to ban the social media platform Tiktok, and implications for free speech and business.

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Just Law co-hosts Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore interview BC Law Liberty Mutual Professor Pat McCoy, who helped found the Federal Consumer Protection Bureau before coming to BC Law, about the collapse of SVB and the growing pressure on other banks.

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In March 2022, the BC Law community lost a beloved teacher, mentor, and friend, Professor Catharine Wells. On April 28, 2023, family and friends gathered to remember her.

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Host Tom Blakely interviews Jamie Ehrlich and Bobby Ferullo, winners of last year's Grimes Moot Court Competition, about their experience.

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Sports betting is now legal in Massachusetts. Just Law Podcast Host Tom Blakely talks to Sean Hickey '14, Director of the Legal Department at DraftKings Inc., about the behind the scenes leading up to the decision and the launch, and what it's like t...

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Part of the Land Loss, Reparations, & Housing Policy Conference Annie Calef: Research Manager, Boston Indicators Karilyn Crockett: Assistant Professor or Urban History, Public Policy and Planning, MIT Maria Latimore: Project Director, Homes for Equi...

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Part of the Land Loss, Reparations, & Housing Policy Conference Kendra Lara: Boston City Councilor Joe Kriesberg: CEO, MassINC John Infranca: Professor of Law , Suffolk University Danielle Johnson: Deputy Director, Mayor’s Office of Housing Stabil...

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Part of the The Land Loss, Reparations, & Housing Policy Conference George C. Fatheree III: Partner, Sidley Austin LLP Bryce Stucki: Independent Researcher Thomas W. Mitchell: Director, Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights & Robert Drinan, ...

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Welcome Remarks Odette Lienau: Marianne D. Short, Esq., Dean, Boston College Thomas W. Mitchell: Director, Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights & Robert Drinan, S.J., Professor of Law, Boston College Panel 1: Estimating the Generational Imp...

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Fireside chat with Dean Odette Lieanu of Boston College Law School and George Fatheree III, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. Part of the The Land Loss, Reparations, & Housing Policy Conference

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Alumnus Michael Cavoto talks about losing his stepfather while he was in law school, managing the grief and many conflicting feelings, and finding the support to begin his healing journey. Led by BC Law alum Jim Warner, this is the first in our new ...

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Just Law Co-Host Re Cooper talks to Lisa Brathwaite, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Programs, about her journey to BC Law, the unique community here, and why she loves her job.

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Just Law Co-host Tom Blakely interviews Professor Lisa Alexander and David Price, Associate Director of BC Law's new Initiative on Land, Housing and Property Rights, to discuss affordable housing in Boston and the upcoming The Land Loss, Reparations ...

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On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School presented "Protecting Workers' Rights in Massachusetts" with moderator Reena Parikh, Assistant Clinical Professor, Director of Civil Rights Clini...

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Cabot's Ice Cream and Restaurant has been "a Newton tradition since 1969," but was recently sold to the owners of Johnny's Luncheonette. Tom Blakely interviews the iconic owner, Joe Prestejohn, about growing up working at Cabot's with his parents, an...

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On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the Rappaport Center presented a program "Boston Public Schools: Are The New Admissions Policies Achieving Educational Equity?" with Rebekah Levine Coley, Chair and Professor, Lynch School of Education and Human Devel...

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On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy presented, "Affirmative Action: Where We've Been, Where We're Going" with Theodore M. Shaw, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Civil Rights, University of North...

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On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy presented "The Future of Progressive Prosecution" with R. Michael Cassidy, BC Law Professor, Moderator; Chesa Boudin, Former District Attorney, San Francisco, California; ...

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On January 30, 2023, the Rappaport Center welcomed Chesa Boudin, the 2023 Rappaport Senior Fellow, in the presentation of a Community Address "Criminal Justice Reform The Role of the Progressive Prosecutor.

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Just Law co-hosts Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore talk to BC Law Professor Michael Cassidy, an evidence and criminal law expert, about the disturbing case of the disappearance of Cohasset, MA resident Ana Walshe, and her husband's arrest for her murder. Wh...

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Just Law Co-Host Tom Blakely talks to Courtney Pillsbury, BC Law alum, FBI agent and recruiter, about her career path and the opportunities for lawyers at the Agency.

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Just Law co-hosts Tom Blakely and Jill Jacobson interview Angela Vorpahl, a law school success coach and creator and founder of the "Law School Master Plan", to hear her own story and answer questions about succeeding in law school, through your firs...

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Tom Blakely interviews current second-year student Sydney Blomstrom, president of BC Law's First Generation Professionals group, and alumnus John-Henry Marley '21 from Morgan Lewis, about their personal and professional experiences.

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On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, the Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association program presented, "So, You Want To Be A Municipal Lawyer," hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy. This program discussed possible careers in municipal l...

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The Just Law Podcast team has expanded! Meet new team members Re Cooper, Mercedes Harvell, and Jill Jacobson, and listen as they, Tom and Jim discuss their BC Law experiences, what they love best--and what they would change.

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On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, the Rappaport Center presented "Reparations: Current Progress and Controversies" Moderator: Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Senior Opinion Writer, The Boston Globe Panelists: Michele Miller, Amherst Town Councilor; Reparati...

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Keynote Address: U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy Panel 1: New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen: Explanations and Implications Panel 2: Gun Safety through Community Violence Prevention Programs Panel 3: Innovative Approaches to Gun La...

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This panel examines significant developments around the world impacting technology and life sciences companies, and best practices for maximizing the value of technology in a dynamic international environment of global tensions and shifting sanctions...

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Welcome Remarks: Diane Ring, Interim Dean, Professor, Boston College Law School Opening Address: Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation Professor of International Management and Faculty Director of Action Learning, MIT Sloan School of Management

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The breadth and strength of IP rights have changed in the United States over the past 20 years and continue to be examined. This panel discusses whether IP owners, in particular patent owners, have too many rights. Should a patent holder be able to r...

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This panel explores innovations in Fintech, and the legal and regulatory landscape that governs this technology, with particular focus on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and other digital assets, including the shifting application of intellectual...

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The Unified Patent Court seems ready to launch this Spring and will be a significant development for patent law. The UPC will issue decisions with effect over an economic zone comparable in size to the U.S. GDP. Additionally, the UPC makes the Europe...

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Just Law co-hosts Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore welcome BC Law professor Ross Martin to the studio to discuss the world of cryptocurrency, regulation (or lack of it), and what we might expect in the future. Martin teaches several commercial law subjects,...

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On September 21, 2022, the Rappaport Center welcomed Jeffery Robinson, Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor and CEO of The Who We Are Project, in the presentation of a Community Address "What Heritage Are You Talking About: Confederate Monument...

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Tom Blakely and Sam Beyar welcome two alumni special guests, Elizabeth Martin and Jim Warner, to tell their personal stories about their struggles with mental health, the tools they used to recover--and why it's so important to talk about it with oth...

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On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, the Rappaport Center presented "Peremptory Challenges: Exploring Court Efforts Nationwide to Combat Racial Bias" with moderator Jeffery Robinson, Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor and CEO, The Who We Are Proje...

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On Thursday, September 8, 2022, the Rappaport Center presented Jeffery Robinson's documentary, "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism In America." Jeffery Robinson is the Founder and CEO of The Who We Are Project and the Rappaport Distinguished Visiting ...

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Just Law Podcast hosts Tom Blakely and Samantha Beyar interview BC Law professor Ryan Williams about the Dobbs US Supreme Court case--breaking down the law and discussing why the justices made their decision, and the implications for future legal bat...

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Just Law podcast hosts Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore talk to three professors teaching in the first-year, Mark Brodin, Frank Garcia, and Daniel Lyons, to discuss their backgrounds, how they approach their classes, what the academic environment is like at...

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Our Career Services Office offers 100 professional development and recruiting programs each year, including clinics, clerkship training, workshops, and resume critiques. These resources help students discern their passions, develop practical skills, ...

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On May 27, 2022, BC Law welcomed graduates and their guests for our Commencement Exercises.

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Hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School Moderator: Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Senior Opinion Writer and Columnist, Boston Globe Candidates: Andrea Campbell, Former Boston City Councilor Shannon Liss-Riordan...

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Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore talk to Professor Brian Quinn about Elon Musk's offer to buy Twitter.

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Just Law host Tom Blakely talks about legal careers in the Judge Advocate General Corps with USMC Captain and Officer Selection Officer Austin Lorah and Evan Muller, 2nd Lieutenant and 1L at BC Law.

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Host Tom Blakely talks to Shailini Jandial George about mental health and wellness in law school and the profession, how deeply embedded cultural and structural issues can contribute to competition and stress among students--and what we can do about ...

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Podcast hosts Tom Blakely and Ali Shafi talk to Professor Dan Farbman about the implications of fees imposed on North End restaurants, and related protests at Mayor Michelle Wu's residence.

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Hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy WELCOME AND KEYNOTE Rachael Rollins, US Attorney, District of MA FEDERAL APPROACHES Hon. Leo Sorokin, Judge, US District Court, District of MA; moderator Janet Connors, Surviving Mother of a...

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Just Law hosts Tom Blakely and Eddie Ward talk about the latest in Ukraine with associate professor Jennifer L. Erickson from the BC Political Science Department and International Studies Program. Her research interests include international security...

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Just Law Podcast members Tom Blakely, Sam Beyar, Eddie Ward and Jim Fiore talk about their BC Law experience and how it shapes up to the Reddit law school "advice" threads that dominated their lives leading up to matriculation.

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Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore talk to Professor and M&A expert Brian Quinn about Microsoft's deal to acquire Activision, valued at over 67 billion--and they break down why both companies might want the merger, and why the FTC is reviewing the details clo...

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Just Law podcasters Tom Blakely and Sam Beyar talk to adjunct professor, Jones Day partner, and former US Attorney Andrew Lelling about his career.

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Learn more about how Boston College Law School's LLM Program can help advance your own goals and dreams! Hear from the director of graduate legal education & global programs, Vik Kanwar, and members of our faculty, LLM current students and alumni. Th...

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This program addresses two issues triggered by the bold and progressive passage of Boston's Building Emission Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO 2.0): 1) the various approaches cities, including Boston, are taking or need to take to achieve a ...

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Rappaport Center Senior Fellow in Residence Community Address with Jeremy Orr, Director of Litigation & Advocacy Partnerships, Earthjustice This lecture scrutinizes the inadequacies in America’s water systems, examines the disproportionate impacts...

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Just Law Podcasters Tom Blakely and Sam Beyar interview BC Law Professor and labor law expert Tom Kohler, who explains what happened in the MLB lockout.

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Former U.S. Senator of Alabama and Jerome Lyle Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor Doug Jones gives a special lecture entitled, "Justice Delayed, Not Justice Denied: The Prosecutions of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing." Senator Jones i...

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Just Law podcasters Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore sit down with Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor and former US Senator Doug Jones for a wide-ranging interview covering his new role as "Sherpa" to President Biden's SCOTUS Nominee, as well as his...

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Impact podcasters Tom Blakely and Jim Fiore are joined by BC Law professors and legal experts Mark Brodin and Fred Yen to examine the explosive lawsuit filed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores. The lawsuit against the league and the Dol...

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Former Worcester Mayor Raymond Mariano and Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of MIRA, the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition, discuss the issue of non-citizens' right to vote in local elections. This debate was moderated by Profes...

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Interested in getting your LLM degree from a top law school in the Boston area? This Zoom webinar includes representatives from Boston College, Boston University, New England Law, Northeastern University, and Suffolk University. Topics covered includ...

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The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School welcomed former US Senator Doug Jones of Alabama as the Jerome Lyle Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor for the 2022 Spring term. Senator Jones delivered a community a...

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Podcast co-hosts Tom Blakely and Joanna Plaisir sit down with BC professor and associate dean of academic affairs Daniel Lyons to talk about regulating the Internet, Big Tech's role (and their recent scandals) and how we keep people safe online while...

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BC Law students Sydney Tresvant and John Reilly describe their expectations coming to law school, and what it's like being a member of the BC Law community.

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Tom Blakely interviews BC Law professor Judy McMorrow on the recent ownership and sale of stock by judges, and whether this is a conflict of interest or ethical concern.

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Understanding this ever-changing and complex area of European law is key to the success of companies looking to avoid common pitfalls and maximize value for pharmaceutical products, as well as for attorneys advising their clients. Co-sponsored by BC...

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BC Law Professor Dean Hashimoto holds both JD and MD degrees. He is also a board-certified specialist in occupational and environmental medicine and serves as the chief of this specialty at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Brigham and Women...

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This event is part of the Greater Boston Debate Series hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at Harvard Kennedy School. Co-sponsored by the Good Governance...

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Just Law Co-Host Tom Blakely sits down with Mike Beaudet, the Emmy award-winning investigative reporter, to discuss the state of journalism and the media in today's world. Mike brings years of groundbreaking reporting to Boston’s most experienced...

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2020 was unable to participate in an in-person Commencement ceremony. On Sunday, November 7th at 11:00 a.m., we will hold a Diploma Recognition Ceremony to honor them.

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Webinar hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Co-sponsors: BC Law Career Services Office; BC LAHANAS Introduction by ELAINE LEE, 3L Boston College Law School, President, BC LAHANAS Moderator: BRIANA BROBERG 3L New England Law | ...

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A Rappaport Center for Law & Public Policy Webinar Co-Sponsors: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies; BC Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Featuring: Sara Bronin, Professor of Planning and Law at Cornell University Amy Dain, Consultant, Am...

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The BC Law Just Law podcast co-hosts Joann Plaisir and Tom Blakely come back together in studio to talk about returning to campus, the On-Campus Interview (OCI) process, and how to adjust to the new normal. Bonus feature: a very special call-in guest...

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Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Senior Fellow-in-Residence Community Address Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Executive Director of Lawyers for Civil Rights This community address focused on how racial justice and immigrant rights intersect duri...

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Part of the Rappaport Greater Boston Debate Series Part of the Greater Boston Debate Series Moderator: Tiziana Dearing, Host, Radio Boston, WBUR Panelists: Lance Freeman, Professor, Urban Planning, Columbia University Graduate School of Architectur...

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BC Law's Just Law Podcast, Episode 15 In this episode we interview BC Law Professor Fred Yen to discuss NCAA v. Alston and the newfound right of student athletes nationwide to profit from their name, image, and likeness.

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Sponsored by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Co-Sponsor: BC Law Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Featuring: Jeffery Robinson, Founder and Executive Director, The Who We Are Project; Participatory Moderator Robin Rue Simmons, For...

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BC Law faculty and students explain what makes the School such a unique place to study law.

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Boston College Law School celebrates its 88th graduation exercises (corrected audio version).

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Our Career Services Office offers 100 professional development and recruiting programs each year, including clinics, clerkship training, workshops, and resume critiques. These resources help students discern their passions, develop practical skills, ...

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In this webinar, we discuss the origins of the innocence movements in the U.S. and Brazil, causes of wrongful convictions, the work the innocence organizations are doing to remedy and prevent wrongful convictions, the most promising developments--and...

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Part of the Greater Boston Debate Series, hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at Harvard Kennedy School. Having free local bus and subway service sounds...

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In this episode Tom Blakely talks with BC Law Prof. David Olson, who was interviewed recently on the blockbuster case Epic Games v. Apple in the Wall Street Journal--a case that has the potential to shape the direction of Big Tech and antitrust law a...

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In this episode, Tom Blakely interviews international security expert Peter Krause on the US decision to withdraw from Afghanistan by September 11th, 2021. Peter Krause’s research and teaching focus on international security, Middle East politics...

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When it comes to climate change, the problem is worse than you may think. We investigate global phenomena affecting sustainability and viability of the planet and its living beings, shifting policy positions under the Paris Agreement and what we as i...

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Each day there is a headline grabbing news piece involving another cyber-attack resulting in the theft of digital information (e.g., government classified materials, PII and healthcare records, intellectual property, financial information) or the dis...

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Boston College Law School celebrates its 88th graduation exercises.

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A virtual celebration and award ceremony for the BC Law Class of 2021.

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Part of the Greater Boston Debate Series, hosted by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston at Harvard Kennedy School. Moderator: TIZIANA DEARING Host of Radio Bosto...

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Inclusivity. Compassion. Belonging. Three words that help define our truly unique community at Boston College Law School.

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The podcast team tackles a whole lot of topics...

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Description Part of The BC Law Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Webinar Series Moderators: ELIZABETH CAMPBELL 2L, Boston College Law School ELIZABETH PLATONOVA 2L, Boston College Law School Panelists: LYDIA EDWARDS Boston City Councilor...

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Part of the Rappaport Center Webinar Series Moderator: REBEKAH LEVINE COLEY Chair and Professor, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Boston College; Rappaport Center Advisory Board Member Panelists: NEEMA AVASHIA 8th Grade Civics Tea...

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Program director and LLM students provide an overview of the BC Law LLM Program, and explain why they feel it is such a unique opportunity to study law in the United States.

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Want to know where your career might take you? High profile alumni share their experiences and talk about their career paths. Featuring: Debra Yang ‘85, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, former United States Attorney (CA) John McHale ‘75, Forme...

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Lea and Tom discuss legal implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic with Professor Hashimoto and Professor McMorrow.

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Part of the Rappaport Center for Law & Public Policy Webinar Series Senior Fellow in Residence Community Address: Jonathan Miller, Legal Director at the Public Rights Project, 2021 Senior Fellow in Residence The talk focuses on the flaws of the cur...

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DEI Director Lisa Brathwaite describes how BC Law honors every voice, and how our LAHANAS diverse student orgs bring a richness of experiences and perspectives to campus.

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Lea and Rebecca Langsam (3L) discuss the importance of mental health in law school and some of their own strategies of managing stress

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Brigida Benitez, Partner at Steptoe & Johnson in DC, former President of the DC Bar Association, and named one of the 25 'Most Influential Hispanics' by Latino Leaders Magazine, talks about her cases arguing before the Supreme Court and her experienc...

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Randy McMillan '95, Vice President of Business Affairs at BMI, talks about his life and career, and how different experiences and perspectives help people understand the importance of a welcoming, equitable future for all.

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Rappaport Center Webinar Series: Defunding vs. Reforming the Police: Varying Approaches to Addressing Police Misconduct in the 21st Century Senior Fellow in Residence Community Address: Ajmel Quereshi, Senior Counsel at NAACP Legal Defense and Educa...

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Joanna speaks with Dean Vincent Rougeau and Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs, Lisa Brathwaite about diversity in the legal profession. They discuss positive changes that have been made, as well as work that still needs to be done.

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Week two of BC Law's Admitted Student Month Activities brings you Criminal Law Class with Professor Steven Koh. During this hour he discusses the fundamental questions of criminal responsibility and the death penalty. This was an interactive event, w...

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Lea and Professor Anzalone kick off mental health march, discussing strategies in managing stress and walking through a short guided meditative exercise

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Week One of BC Law's Admitted Students Month Virtual Event Series The dean and staff from Admissions and Financial Aid, Off Campus Housing, Diversity and Inclusion, and Career Services tell admitted students more about the BC Law experience and the ...

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Sponsored by BC Law's Criminal Law Society. Dean Vincent Rougeau and leaders of the Criminal Law Society curate a conversation with former FBI Director James Comey about his new book "Saving Justice", his career, government service, and important top...

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The team from BC Law's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid discuss the waitlist process and answer questions.

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Part of the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Webinar Series The effect of the public health crisis and economic depression has led to looming threats of evictions and long-term harm to tenants, families, and landlords. In response, federal...

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Lea and Tom have a wide-ranging, insightful discussion with Nat Carney

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Aisha Jorge Massengill '95, Vice President and Managing Counsel for Employment and Teammate Relations at Under Armour, talks about her life and career, and her experience at BC Law.

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Tom and Mark discuss the GameStop Stock Market Debacle with Professor Brian Quinn

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At our DEI webinar, Dean Vincent Rougeau, Director of DEI Programs Lisa Brathwaite, and our diverse student leaders talk about what makes BC Law such a special and welcoming community.

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Part of BC Law's Rapapport Center for Law and Public Policy Virtual Event Series MODERATOR TANISHA M. SULLIVAN BCLS’02, Associate General Counsel, Sanofi Genzyme; President, NAACP | Boston; Rappaport Center Advisory Board Member PANELISTS CARLO...

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Alumnus Jason Triplett on why he thinks BC Law is so special--and how he remains forever bonded with the Lambda LGBTQ+ community.

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A conversation between Dean Vincent Rougeau and Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones.

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A BC Law Dean's Distinguished Program Calls for reform to our nation’s highest court are mounting. But even among those advocating for change, there is little consensus about what should be done. Is this the time for change? If so, should reform f...

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Joanna and Kevin welcome BC Law Prof. Kent Greenfield onto the podcast to discuss reinvigorating American democracy through court reform.

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In Just Law's second episode, Kevin and Tom discuss all things Newton with Council Member Emily Norton

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A virtual conversation with senior admissions representatives, who discuss what to consider once you have been admitted to law school and trying to decide between your options. Topics include admitted students events, connecting with faculty/current ...

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Our Career Services Office offers 100 professional development and recruiting programs each year, including clinics, clerkship training, workshops, and resume critiques. These resources help students discern their passions, develop practical skills, ...

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LAHANAS and the BC Law Career Services Office hosted a panel centered on 1L Summer Diversity positions. Panelists included diversity recruiters from the public interest/government, small/mid-sized firms, and big law firm sectors. Moderator: Elaine L...

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Episode One: The team welcomes listeners to Just Law, interviews the BC Law Director of Advocacy Programs, Negotiation Competition winners, and brings you our first Student Spotlight.

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Senior admissions representatives discuss what you can do prior to applying to law school (reducing other debt, noting financial aid deadlines, etc.), the different types of financial aid, the timing of applying for financial aid, post-graduate finan...

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A Boston College Law School event Private sector attorneys in recruiting and hiring roles will speak to the current job market in Boston. Panelists: Chris Morrison, Jones Day Brenda Calixte, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Jen Perrigo (Career Services Offi...

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The Boston College Law School Library is full of useful tools and information, and our staff is here to help. Watch this overview of our services.

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Part of the Rappaport Center for Law & Public Policy Webinar Series: Introduction by Patricia A. McCoy, Liberty Mutual Insurance Professor of Law, Boston College Law School Moderator: Richard Cordray, first Director of the Consumer Financial Protec...

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The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy held this info session on its Fellowship Program. Co-sponsored with BC Law Career Services Office.

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Part of the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy webinar series Panelists: JENNIFER C. BRACERAS Director of the Independent Women’s Law Center; Board Member, Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, which opposes RCV EVAN FALCHUK Chair of the Yes on ...

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Jerome Lyle Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor in Law and Public Policy Community Address Richard Cordray, first Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); former Ohio Attorney General; Jerome Lyle Rappaport Distinguished V...

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Part of the Rappaport Center Webinar Series Gary D. Anderson, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Division of Insurance Michael Caljouw, Vice President for Government and Regulatory Affairs at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA); Rappapo...

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Part of the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Webinar Series Moderator: Hon. Geraldine Hines, Former Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Visiting Professor at Boston College Law School Panelists: Anthony J. Be...

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Three Boston College Law School students give incoming students a quick tour around campus.

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The BC Law Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy held its annual celebration for its Rappaport Fellows Program virtually this year, where the fellows were able to present on their experiences.

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Part of the Rappaport Center Webinar Series Panelists: Donald Verrilli, former U.S. Solicitor General; Partner, Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP Elizabeth (Bessie) N. Dewar, Massachusetts State Solicitor Michelle Mello, Professor, Stanford Law School Mod...

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BC Law Dean Vincent Rougeau addresses the impact COVID-19 has had on BC Law, law schools and higher education generally. He covers topics such as: -How have students been handling these uncertain times? -How have faculty and the administration respo...

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The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy presents a panel discussion on how families can best function and continue to help their children cope with the new normal of social distancing, remote learning and working, and staying healthy in light ...

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A Rappaport Center Webinar Series Event The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy at Boston College Law School presents a panel conversation among four prior Rappaport Fellows on careers post-fellowship and the impact of Covid-19 on their work ...

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Leading state and national experts examine the change that is happening now and what is needed in the future to fix our broken criminal justice system. Topics include: Pre-arrest - the steps we should be taking to keep people from entering the crimi...

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The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy present a conversation with U.S. Congressman Doug Collins (R-Northeast Georgia) and Former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift, addressing education, criminal justice, technology, impeachment, the future o...

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Former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift's Community Address: "The Impact of Social Media on Equity in the U.S. Political System"

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Panelists: Shaleen Title, Commissioner, Cannabis Control Commission James Eldridge, BCLS'00, State Senator. Massachusetts Kobie Evans, Pure Oasis, First Boston Licensee, Dorchester Moderator: Naomi Martin, Reporter, Boston Globe Sponsored by the...

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"The Local Antitrust Moment: How State and Local Governments Can Lead the Charge on Renewing Democracy by Breaking up Corporate Monopolies" Zephyr Teachout, Law Professor, author, activist, and a former candidate for New York Attorney General and Go...

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Panel discussion on redevelopment and social justice. Panelists: Harley Etienne, Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Michigan, A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning Angie Liou, Executive Direct...

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Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy Senior Fellow in Residence Brittny Saunders, the Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Initiatives at the New York City Human Rights Commission and former interim counsel for Mayor Bill de Blasio, gave her commu...

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A conversation on race and public policy with: TANISHA M. SULLIVAN, BCLS’02, President, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Boston; Rappaport Center Advisory Board Member; RAHSAAN D. HALL, Director, Racial Justice...

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