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CSJ Partnership with MGM Springfield

Our Center for Social Justice has partnered with MGM Springfield for an exciting upcoming initiative. Read the full story here: MGM Springfield, WNEU announced partnership with expungement events | WWLP 

Need CORI help? Stop by on 10/3 &/or 10/26! 💼 

Volunteers can register HERE.

WNE Law on the Road

Join WNE Law on the road as we travel across the country! ✈️ JD and LLM candidates can meet with WNE Admissions staff, attend live workshops, and learn about the LSAT from LSAC's test developers.  Law Recruitment Schedule (wne.edu) 

Faculty Shout-out: Professor Claudia Quintero Recognized by MassLive!

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, MassLive asked readers to identify people who are emerging Hispanic leaders throughout the state, working to make a difference in their own area of interest, be it politics, education, business or the arts.

The MassLive article recognizing Professor Quintero's inspirational leadership in the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Project can be found HERE.

Color of Law Roundtable Discussion Series

Please consider attending the first Color of Law of the year! Attorney Ginny Kim will be discussing her career path to Assistant General Counsel, Chief Compliance and Diversity Officer in the Office of the Treasurer for the State of Connecticut 

Color of Law Roundtable Discussion Registration: https://bit.ly/ColoroflawGinnyKim

For any questions or concerns, contact Dr. Bridgette Baldwin at bbaldwin@law.wne.edu. 

Faculty Shout-out: Professor Julie Steiner quoted by The Boston Globe!

In a surprise move, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg suspended Cannabis Control Commissioner and Chair Shannon O'Brien with pay. Professor Steiner's take on the legality of Treasurer Goldberg's action, as covered by reporter Matt Stout of the Boston Globe can be found here: https://buff.ly/44ZrEli

The Color of Law: The Intersection of Race and the Law Symposium 

Explore the complexities of justice at our race and the law symposium featuring a captivating keynote address by Richard Rothstein, New York Times bestselling author of "The Color of Law." Join us to gain profound insights into the intricate intersection of race and the law. 

The day will also include dynamic panel discussions on criminal justice and child welfare law, bringing together judges, law professors, and practitioners to provide comprehensive perspectives on these critical issues. 

Click HERE to reserve your spot today and contribute to the ongoing conversation on race and the law.

Delmarina Lopez - 40 Under Forty

Congratulations to WNE Law alumna Delmarina Lopez for being named one of the 2023 BusinessWest 40 Under Forty Honorees!

At only age 27, Delmarina is an attorney, CEO of Delmarina Lopez Consulting, and Chicopee City Councilor. Read the full BusinessWest article HERE.

Jordana Harper - Rappaport Summer Fellowship

WNE Law is pleased to announce that 1L Jordana Harper has been selected for one of the highly competitive Rappaport Summer Fellowships in Law and Public Policy from The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy.

The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy is a renowned organization that provides twelve fellowships to exceptional law students from eight law schools in the Commonwealth. The Rappaport Center is committed to fostering the next generation of civic leaders in law and public policy to make a real difference in society.

Congratulations, Jordana! Click HERE for more information!

Shiona Heru - Societal Implications of Health Insurance Coverage for Medically Necessary Services in the U.S. Transgender Population: A Cost-Effective Analysis

Click here to read: Shiona Heru et al., Societal Implications of Health Insurance Coverage for Medically Necessary Services in the U.S. Transgender Population: A Cost-Effective Analysis, 31 J. Gen. Internal Med. 394 (2016)