Alumni Giving Supports Students’ In-Depth Research with BU Law Faculty
After Boston University School of Law Professor Karen Pita Loor published an article arguing for greater scrutiny of curfews and other restrictions on political protests, the city council in Berkeley, California, asked her for help in crafting legislation that would protect protesters’ rights during the demonstrations that swept the country in the wake of George Floyd’s 2020 murder.
Erika George Joins BU Law as Associate Dean for Equity, Justice & Engagement
Drawing lines between environmental justice, technology, and corporate social responsibility, Erika George is a leading scholar in the field of business and human rights. Her research, including her book Incorporating Rights: Strategies to Advance Corporate Accountability (Oxford University Press 2021), examines the growing demands for business enterprises to respect international human rights.
Jurist in Residence Judge Robert W. Pratt
From September 16 to 27, 2024, The Honorable Robert W. Pratt joined Boston University School of Law as its first ever Jurist in Residence. Judge Pratt, an inactive United States District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa, served on the bench for over 26 years after being nominated by President Bill Clinton in 1997.
BU Law Welcomes 12 New Full-Time Faculty for 2024–2025
The start of the academic year brings exciting opportunities for students and faculty alike. Boston University School of Law is proud to welcome twelve new full-time professors, whose scholarship, expertise, teaching, and unique backgrounds promise to enrich intellectual life at our school and contribute to the exceptional education for which BU Law is known.