Boston College Law

Prof. Jeff Cohen is quoted in Reuters on the rise of pro se plaintiffs, aided by AI tools: reuters.com/legal/governme…

Prof. Ray Madoff, author of the acclaimed new book "The Second Estate," is named to the 2026 Time100 Philanthropy list of the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment. See the list here: time.com/collection/tim…

In America Magazine, Libby Millennium Professor Cathleen Kaveny reflects on Leo’s vision for his papacy, as well as his task to continue to embed the teachings of the Second Vatican Council in the institutions of the church. americamagazine.org/faith-and-reas…

Thanks to all who joined us for our 2026 Law Day Celebration! Our award recipients were Jim Sturdevant ’72, Ricardo Brandon Rios ’10, Sr. Justice Miriam Shearing ’64, & Heather Perez Arroyo ’17. View photos: bcalumni.smugmug.com/Events/Law-Reu…

Prof. Ray Madoff's new book "The Second Estate" featured prominently in a New Hampshire Bulletin op ed on taxing the 1%: newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/05/06/new…

Prof. Ray Madoff's new book "The Second Estate: How the Tax Code made an American Aristocracy" is one of 12 named to the 2026 Mass Book Awards Nonfiction Longlist! Awards will be announced in September and celebrated at the State House this fall. massbook.org/mass-book-awar…

Research by Prof. Natalya Shnitser in Bloomberg: Thinly regulated Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) are a multitrillion-dollar business and are set to become a primary driver for private assets being added to retirement accounts. More (login required): bloomberglaw.com/login?target=h…

Gov. Healey has appointed Drinan Professor Thomas W. Mitchell as one of five MA Uniform Law Commissioners. lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/05/govern…

Prof. Michael Cassidy is quoted in MLW on Appeals Court decision rebuffing the efforts of a rape case defendant seeking to require prosecutors show that the alleged victim had an “objectively reasonable” fear of him (subscription required): …usettslawyersweekly-ma.newsmemory.com/?token=bGF3cmV…

Want to become a genius? Perhaps the divine hand is at work? Staniel Brutis breaks it down for you in Impact: bclawimpact.org/2026/05/04/how…

Prof. Mike Cassidy is quoted in Law360 on the "high stakes Constitutional clash" between the MA State Auditor and AG, relating to a voter-approved audit of the state legislature: law360.com/articles/24719…

The National Law Journal and Law.com have released their 2026 "Go-To Law Schools" for BigLaw hiring, and BC Law is #11 on the list: taxprofblog.aals.org/2026/04/29/202…

Beloved Professor Mark Brodin held his last class on April 22, where he was honored with a cake featuring photos from his more than 4 decades at BC Law. lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/04/brodin…

LAHANAS held its annual Send-Off Celebration, honoring graduating members of BC Law's affinity groups and giving a chance for participants to reflect on their time at BC Law and mingle with faculty and staff. lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/04/lahana…

Prof. Ray Madoff appears on the NPR podcast 1A: 'If You Can Keep It: What the wealth gap means for democracy' the1a.org/segments/if-yo…

Diane Ring, the Marianne D. Short and Ray Skowyra Professor at BC Law, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. The renowned tax scholar will use the award to conduct research at Vienna University of Economics and Business. Read more: lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/04/ring-a…

As Dave Sainte-Luce steps into the leadership role of Co-President of the Black Law Students Association, he reflects on finding community through LAHANAS and BLSA at BC Law--a legacy shaped in part by legendary professor Ruth-Arlene W. Howe. More: bclawimpact.org/2026/04/27/fin…

🎙️ @BCLAW Professor Ray Madoff discussed the U.S. tax system on @nytimes columnist Ezra Klein's podcast. on.bc.edu/4sNsOMv

BC Law students Bennett Demsky and Amy Santos prevailed at the 66th annual Grimes Moot Court Finals, held April 13. Learn more: lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/04/grimes…

BC Law's 3rd annual 5K Fun Run was held on April 17! As the final event of the year-long wellness initiative, the run marks the end of the academic year and is meant to provide a moment to reset before final exams begin. View a photo gallery: lawmagazine.bc.edu/2026/04/a-5k-h…