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Mark Gottlieb

Executive Director, Public Health Advocacy Institute

James Rowan, professor at Northeastern School of Law and national leader in clinical education, retires after 42 years at the university. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

How retiring Northeastern law professor James Rowan found salvation in clinical work

After a 42-year career, professor James Rowan is retiring from Northeastern School of Law, where he taught and mentored thousands of students as director of clinical programs and director of the Poverty Law and Practice Clinic.

by Alena Kuzub June 8, 2022

Two years after George Floyd’s murder, has anything changed in policing?

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on police reform on the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. But despite Biden’s order, many claim the hope of a “reckoning” for police has stalled, as legislation has failed in Congress and communities have reinvested in law enforcement.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 25, 2022

A woman chalks a message at a makeshift memorial outside of Tops market on May 15, 2022 in Buffalo, New York. A gunman opened fire at the store killing ten people and wounding another three. The attack was believed to be motivated by racial hatred. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images

As America mourns the victims of the Buffalo shooting, many are left wondering, ‘Where do we go from here?’

The Northeastern community reflects on the recent racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo and what needs to be done to move forward in the aftermath.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 19, 2022

Urvashi Vaid, Northeastern alum, remembered as legendary LGBTQ activist

Alumni and colleagues reflect on how the law school grad led the way in the LGBTQ rights movement with her innovative focus on intersectionality and relentless passion for progressive politics.

by Cody Mello-Klein May 18, 2022

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Alexandra (Xander) A.K. Meise

Associate Teaching Professor

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Hemanth Gundavaram

Clinical Professor and Director, Immigrant Justice Clinic; Interim Director, Clinical Programs

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner was arrested weeks ago in Russia, charged with having illegal drugs in her luggage. The U.S. citizen could face 5-10 years in a Russian prison. AP Photo/Ralph Freso

What happens to an American imprisoned in Russia? For a WNBA star, the troubles have only just begun.

This report is part of ongoing coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war. Visit our dedicated page for more on this topic. Americans getting arrested overseas…

by Peter Ramjug March 15, 2022

delegates sitting in international criminal courtroom

Will Putin face war crimes charges? Here’s how the legal process may play out.

If Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders are to be brought before the International Criminal Court for the invasion of Ukraine, there would likely have to be regime change in Russia, says Alexandra Meise, an international law expert. Prosecuting Putin “becomes very complicated” if he remains head of state. Meise explains how the war-crimes process could unfold.

by Peter Ramjug March 9, 2022

#BreaktheBias is the theme for the 2022 International Women's Day. Men and women around the world are encouraged to cross their arms at the wrists in a show of solidarity for gender equality. Here, a member of the Northeastern community demonstrates how it is done. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Strike a pose for International Women’s Day and #BreaktheBias

Northeastern’s Boston campus welcomes famed #MeToo attorney Debra Katz as part of a series of events marking the global day for gender equity. Students will also hear from an entrepreneur who founded an e-commerce platform for French-speaking West Africa.

by Peter Ramjug March 4, 2022