A shockwave disrupted the country on the afternoon of February 13, 2016, when we learned that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia had passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79. The fascinating political and legal ramifications of Justice Scalia’s sudden death are yet to unfold, but what is certain is that American law students have lost a brilliant and consequential legal instructor. Continue reading
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Meet the Ambassador: Alain Mathieu
Name: Alain Mathieu
Year: 2L (Class of 2017)
Undergraduate institution: Bowdoin College, Class of 2012, graduated cum laude, Government and Legal Studies
Experiences between college and law school: I worked as the Alumni Fund Associate for Bowdoin College for two years. There, I managed the College’s young alumni and senior class gift campaigns.
Meet the Ambassador: Sarah Shaw
Name: Sarah Shaw
Year: 1L (Class of 2018)
Undergraduate institution: Northeastern University, B.S. in Political Science, Class of 2012, graduated magna cum laude
Experiences between college and law school: I earned my M.A. in Political Science with a focus on Voting Systems in American Government, Northeastern University 2013. I then worked at a litigation law firm in Waltham, MA for two years.
Meet the Ambassador: Jill Gately
Name: Jill Gately
Year: 1L (Class of 2018)
Undergraduate institution: Wesleyan University, Class of 2015
Activities at BC Law (besides being an Ambassador):
- Family Law Chair of Trusts & Estates, Elder & Family Law Association
- Eagle-to-Eagle Mentor
- Co-Captain of Section 2 Intramural Softball Team
Meet the Ambassador: Michael Donadio
Name: Michael Donadio
Year: 1L (Class of 2018)
Undergraduate institution: Union College, Class of 2015, graduated summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.
Activities at BC Law (besides being an Ambassador):
- Sports and Entertainment Law Society
- Business Law Society
Meet the Ambassador: Anna Nikolayeva
Name: Anna Nikolayeva
Year: 1L (Class of 2018)
Undergraduate institution: George Washington University, Class of 2014, graduated cum laude
Experiences between college and law school: I worked as a paralegal at a law firm in Washington, D.C., practicing administrative law related to transportation issues.
Meet the Ambassador: Alison Agnew
Name: Alison Agnew
Year: 3L (Class of 2016)
Undergraduate institution: Williams College, Class of 2011, graduated cum laude
Experiences between college and law school: Practice Assistant, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Washington, DC (2 years)
Meet the Ambassador: Nick Rausa
Name: Nick Rausa
Year: 1L (Class of 2018)
Undergraduate institution: United States Naval Academy, Class of 2009
Experience between college and law school: Nuclear submarine officer (San Diego, CA)
Meet the Ambassador: Natalie Cappellazzo
Name: Natalie Cappellazzo
Year: 2L (Class of 2017)
Undergraduate institution: Allegheny College, Class of 2013, graduated cum laude
Experiences between college and law school: I worked at a law firm in Buffalo, New York (my hometown), and interned at the office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Thinking About Running for Office? BC Law Alums Tell it Like it is
Is the West Wing your favorite show? Do you have a favorite debate watching drinking game? Is Leslie Knope your hero? More importantly, have you ever imagined yourself running for Office? If the answer to any of these questions is “Yes” then you were probably at the Rappaport Center’s panel discussion about running for Office. If not, I’ve got you covered.
The panel featured five notable BC Law Alums including State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg as moderator, and panelists State Senator Jamie Eldridge; Register of Probate for Plymouth County, Matt McDonough; former Boston City Councilor and 2013 City of Boston mayoral candidate John Connolly; and Newton Charter Commissioner, Bryan Barash. The panelists offered real insight into the nuts and bolts about running for office and the difficult realities that come along with being a public figure. The following are some of the topics that were discussed:
BC Law: Impact 