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Boston University School of Law
\n765 Commonwealth Avenue, Barristers Hall
\nThursday, October 24th 12:30 – 4:30pm
\nFriday, October 25th 9:30am – 4:30pm<\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s health law academic community and alumni, faculty, and friends of Boston University School of Law and School of Public Health will come together on October 24th and 25th<\/span>, 2024<\/strong> to celebrate more than half a century of health law as a discrete field of academic focus.\u00a0 Events will include reflections on the history and future of the field of Health Law by scholars from all over the country. We will also commemorate the leadership and contributions of key scholars of our Health Law Program, George Annas<\/a>, Wendy Mariner<\/a>, and Fran Miller<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The program will feature our annual Pike Lecture, given this year by Chai Feldblum<\/a>, civil and disability rights advocate and former EEOC commissioner.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in viewing the Health Law Celebration Virtually, please register and the link will be sent to you.<\/p>\n

We have secured a negotiated rate at Hotel Commonwealth. To take advantage of the room rate, please book your room by Friday, October 4th.<\/strong> To book your room, please use this link<\/a> or call 617-532-5019 and mention “BU Health Law Celebration” as your group when booking.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in extending your stay at the Hotel Commonwealth, please call the reservation team at 617-532-5019 and they can assist you with the best possible negotiated rate. Please note that these dates are likely to sell out, so please do not delay making arrangements.<\/p>\n

If your firm or company is interested in serving\u00a0as\u00a0a sponsor of the program, please reach out to Elizabeth Ryan-Catalano at\u00a0elizrc@bu.edu<\/a>.
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\"BU<\/p>\n

Boston University School of Law strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our facilities, programming and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, mental health, concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health related), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason, please contact lawevent@bu.edu<\/a> to discuss your needs. Please note, that the office of Disability Services typically requires 10 business days notice for services.<\/em><\/p>\n

Logistics and Getting Around in Boston<\/h3>
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Breakfast will be provided on Thursday. We invite you to explore Boston’s excellent restaurants<\/a> on Thursday evening. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided on Friday. <\/span><\/p>\n

P<\/span>articipants and attendees are<\/span> responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. <\/span>There are several great hotels close to BU<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Directions and Navigation Information for Boston University’s Charles River Campus<\/a><\/p>\n

More Boston Visitor Guides and Helpful Links<\/h4>\n

BU Visitors Guide<\/a>
\nPublic Transit for Visitors to Boston – MBTA<\/a>
\nVisiting Boston – Boston.gov<\/a>
\nBoston Travel Guide – Travel and Leisure<\/a><\/p>\n

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