Boston University School of Law

Privacy riff conversation with Mary Anne Franks and Jessica Silbey | Nixon Peabody LLP Leading privacy law scholars Dr. Mary Anne Franks and Dr. Jessica Silbey join Nixon Peabody attorneys Jason Kravitz and Jenny Holmes to discuss critical privacy issues.

#BULawProf @jessicasilbey.bsky.social Silbey joins Nixon Peabody's 2025 Cybersecurity and Privacy Summit to discuss surveillance, deep fakes, intimate privacy, and more, sharing both concern and hope for the future of digital privacy.

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On the FDA's refusal to consider Moderna’s application for a new mRNA flu vax, CEID faculty @michaelrulrich.bsky.social (@bulaw.bsky.social) says, “The gov't shouldn’t say your study design is acceptable — then after the fact say, ‘But it wasn’t designed the way that we want it to be designed.’”

Researchers: How AI undermining democracy Paper argues tech threatens democratic foundations.

#BULawProf @hartzog.bsky.social and @jessicasilbey.bsky.social’s upcoming paper, “How AI Destroys Institutions,” warns that the biggest harm from AI isn’t the tech itself, but how it can erode democratic processes and damage institutions.

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In 1961, George and his sister, Elizabeth, won the US Junior Pairs title in figure skating. In 2022, he was honored with the William E. Simon Award from the US Olympic Endowment in recognition of his contributions to the advancement of the Olympic and Paralympic movements.

#BULaw at the Olympics!

Alums Donald Simone (’81) and Paul George ('71) recently connected in Milan to watch the Olympic figure skating team event final. Congratulations to Team USA for taking home gold!

The comment—which was drafted by Georgia Aguilar (’27) and Emma Persons (’27) under the supervision of #BULawProf @jdahlstrom765.bsky.social, Caitlin Glass, and Sapna Khatri—advocated in favor of several citizen petitions seeking to protect the continued ability to obtain mifepristone.

Several #BULaw programs and students have recently collaborated to jointly submit a comment urging the Food and Drug Administration to safeguard and expand access to abortion medication and telehealth services.

Learn more ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/2026/02/...

Love being back in my office @bulaw.bsky.social

In 2024, Judge Pratt joined BU Law as the first Jurist in Residence. Dean @aonwuachi.bsky.social shares, “Judge Pratt showed us why having the courage to live our convictions can create the conditions that enable the most vulnerable among us to be treated with greater dignity.”

The Honorable Robert W. Pratt, a retired US District Judge for the Southern District of Iowa and a nationally respected voice on justice and sentencing, passed away on January 28.

Learn more about Judge Pratt’s legacy ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/record/a...

We were delighted to welcome @jpygold.bsky.social, Professor of Law at @bulaw.bsky.social, who presented his work as part of our Faculty Colloquy series.

#BULawProf @jpygold.bsky.social recently met with Atinuke Adediran (@fordhamlawnyc.bsky.social) to discuss her new book, "Disclosureland: How Corporate Words Constrain Racial Progress." Adediran will join #BULaw on 2/9 for our Barbara Jordan Speaker Series.

Learn more ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/race-law...

Each year, #BULaw honors outstanding community members with a Silver Shingle Award in recognition of exemplary service to the profession, to the school, and to the community.

Know someone you think deserves to be recognized? Nominate them by 2/9 ➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Standing room only to celebrate my brilliant friend & colleague @azizaahmed.bsky.social and her new book Risk & Resistance: How Feminists Transformed the Law and Science of AIDS

Buy it here because you should consume everything Aziza writes, says, thinks, intimates….

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There is still time to register and join #BULaw this Friday, February 6, for the 2026 Public Interest Law Journal Symposium, “Procedural Justice: Change and Continuity.”

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#BULawProf @jpygold.bsky.social and @islandtaxprof.bsky.social recently discussed Dean’s book, "Racial Capitalism and International Tax Law: the Story of Global Jim Crow," on Feingold’s podcast, #RaceClass.

Listen to the conversation ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/record/a...

Read more from #BULawProf @hartzog.bsky.social and @jessicasilbey.bsky.social via @ssrn.bsky.social below ⬇️

Our #BULawProf are recognized nationally as leaders in scholarship, teaching, and service.

In the last two years, six #BULaw junior faculty members have received tenure in recognition of their excellent achievements in the legal academy.

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Arlington and Pendleton are honored for their project “AI for Legal Language Learning: Enhancing Academic Fluency through Ethical, Structured, and Scalable AI Integration.”

Congratulations to #BULawProf Brooke Arlington and Rebecca Pendleton on being named Boston University Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning 2026 Shipley Academic Innovation Award Winners!

Learn more ➡️ www.bu.edu/excellence/s...

Governor Healey Nominates Craig Mulcahey to the District Court and LaKeshia Parker Small to the Juvenile Court Boston - Today, Governor Maura Healey nominated Craig Mulcahey to serve as an Associate Justice of the District Court and LaKeshia Parker Small to serve as an Associate Justice of the Juvenile Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation.

Congratulations to LaKeshia Parker Small ('08) on being nominated by Governor Maura Healey to the Massachusetts Juvenile Court.

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Upcoming Event Friday, February 6 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Procedural Justice: Change and Continuity Public Interest Law Journal Symposium, 2026 ed.

Join #BULaw on Friday, February 6, for the 2026 Public Interest Law Journal Symposium, “Procedural Justice: Change and Continuity.”

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Massachusetts Could Be the Next State to Give Abuse Survivors a Pathway Out of Prison - Bolts The Massachusetts Survivors Act emulates recent resentencing reforms across the country that allow for reduced sentences for people with convictions related to their abuse.

#BULawProf @caitlinlglass.bsky.social discusses the proposed Massachusetts Survivors Act, a bill she helped draft that would allow judges to reduce or divert sentences for people whose actions were tied to experiences of abuse.

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Join #BULaw on 1/29 for the 2026 Robert Volk Lecture, titled “The Perfectionist Paradox: Rethinking Lawyers’ Badge of Honor,” by Jordana Confino, an attorney, certified professional coach, and founder and CEO of JC Coaching & Consulting.

Learn more ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/engageme...

“Through this work, I am furthering connections in the legal community on behalf of our students, encouraging them to get involved and begin building their network with attorneys through BBA programs and events,” says LeBeau.

Congratulations to Mandie LeBeau, assistant dean for career development & public service, on her recent appointment to the @bostonbar.bsky.social (BBA) Council!

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The Lifesaving Potential of Opioid Abatement Funds This Viewpoint explores how financial settlements related to the US opioid epidemic are being spent and how the funds could be used on potentially lifesaving interventions.

#BULawProf @profcrobertson.bsky.social co-authors a piece for @jama.com which argues that settlement funds represent an opportunity to reduce opioid deaths, but current spending often fails to prioritize evidence-based, life-saving interventions.

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“This program reflects our commitment to equipping our students not just with knowledge of the law, but also with the tools and judgment to practice it in a world transformed by technology," says Dean @aonwuachi.bsky.social.

New AI Program Keeps BU School of Law Students on the Cutting Edge Initiative led by LAW’s Timothy Duncan is designed to provide the curriculum, training, and tools necessary for students to learn how to use artificial intelligence skillfully now and in the future

This past fall, #BULaw launched a new AI Program, led by #BULawProf Timothy Duncan, to train students on how to use artificial intelligence skillfully and wisely, preparing them for the AI-enabled legal practice of the future.

Learn more ➡️ www.bu.edu/articles/202...

Professor Ahmed will be joined by Libby S. Adler (Northeastern University), Janet Halley (Harvard University), Aziz Rana (Boston College) and #BULawProf @jessicasilbey.bsky.social.