Ernest M. Haddad Faculty Support Fund

Ernest M. Haddad (’64) is a vital and beloved member of the BU Law community. In recognition of six decades of service as an alum, staff member, teacher, mentor, and friend of BU Law, the school has established the Ernest M. Haddad Faculty Support Fund. This permanently endowed fund will allow faculty members with an interest in human rights to further their research and honor Haddad’s legacy of mentorship by engaging law students as research and clinical assistants.

With enough support, the endowment will become the Ernest M. Haddad Professorship Fund, with the goal of providing resources for the recruitment or retention of a faculty member whose teaching and research are focused on human rights.

 

Ernest M. Haddad's Legacy at BU Law

Within months after joining the faculty and administration in 1966, Haddad spearheaded an effort to improve the quality of the student body by recruiting students from underrepresented groups into the legal profession—becoming one of the first law school recruiters ever to visit some of the country’s best women’s colleges and historically Black colleges. As the student body rapidly became stronger and more diverse, Haddad expanded BU Law’s career planning and placement efforts to help graduates enter the profession.

Haddad left BU Law in 1971 to enter public service.  After 31 years—during which he pioneered the establishment of highly regarded law departments within major non-profit organizations, notably Mass General Brigham—he returned to BU Law, this time as associate dean for the fast-growing LLM programs and director of the Graduate Tax and Visiting Scholars programs. He “retired” in 2014 but continues to serve BU Law in a voluntary capacity.

The Ernest M. Haddad Fund is established at BU Law

2024
Ernest M. Haddad

Begins role as Director of the Pioneer Public Interest Law Center

2022

Serves as Alumni Association Executive Committee President

2021

Takes on new role as Associate Dean for Special Projects

2008

Returns to BU Law as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

2002

Serves as Founding General Counsel for three major institutions

1971-2002

Becomes Assistant Dean at BU Law

1966

Graduates from BU Law

1964
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BU Law's Commitment to Human Rights Advocacy

A commitment to social justice is at the core of a Boston University School of Law education. We recognize the critical need for lawyers prepared with the skills to champion human rights, fight inequality and discrimination, and work toward a more just society in the US and internationally. Through our focused curriculum, dedicated mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities led by expert faculty, our students gain invaluable hands-on experience advocating for human rights, supporting the public good, and exerting a profound influence on relevant law, policy, and practice.

With your support, our students can continue this important work and hone their professional skills in clinics and practicums including the Access to Justice Clinic, Health Justice Practicum, Immigrants’ Rights & Human Trafficking program, International Human Rights Clinic, and more.

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Tributes from the Community

Fran Miller

"I met Ern on the day I registered for law school in the fall of 1962, and he's been an important influence and dear friend ever since. He was then a 2L just doing what he's done all his life—welcoming newcomers to his world and making them feel at home. He's helped more people to succeed in the legal profession (including me) than anyone else I've ever known.

And what a world it's been! Ernie has held three of the most important health law jobs in Massachusetts, and a significant part of his focus in each position was on mentoring young health lawyers, many of whom have been BULS graduates who have gone on to have success all over the country. ”

-- Frances H. Miller, Professor of Law Emerita