#BULawProf @islandtaxprof.bsky.social discussed his book “Global Jim Crow: Taxation and Racial Capitalism” at the 2026 Regional Tax & Compliance Symposium.
“This talk had a personal significance, as it was held in the Bahamas where I grew up and which features prominently in the book," he says.
This ranking analyzes scholarly impact by measuring all-time citations, articles written from 2019-2021, and citations to articles published from 2019-2021.
As a result of these placements, #BULaw is tied at #4 for Law Schools by Number of Ranked Scholars in the top 100.
Congratulations to #BULawProf @vanloo.bsky.social, @hartzog.bsky.social, Scott Hirst, @jedshug.bsky.social, and David Webber on being named among the Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2025!
Learn more ➡️ papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
Over the past year, #BULaw has received incredible support from our community, significantly impacting our students, faculty, and the communities we serve.
Learn more about the effects of these gifts in the 2025 Dean’s Impact Report ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/alumni/g...
#BULawProf @apetrigh.bsky.social warns that prosecuting parents for their child’s school shootings is “a poor substitute” for gun safeguards and mental health support.
He argues that expanding criminal liability could distract from the reforms needed to prevent violence ➡️ spr.ly/63323hh0jt
“Menopause Deserves More Than a ‘Moment’: Legal and Medical Perspectives.” Wednesday, March 18 12:45-2:00pm
Join #BULaw on March 18 for “Menopause Deserves More Than a ‘Moment’: Legal and Medical Perspectives.”
Learn more and register ➡️ spr.ly/63323hCi29
Join #BULaw TODAY, 3/5, for “The EU and the Future of Regulating AI,” a discussion between #BULawProf @hartzog.bsky.social and Dr. Céline Castets-Renard (@uottawa.ca).
Learn more and register ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/engageme...
At this week’s Law & Tech Talk, we had the pleasure of hosting Profs. @azizaahmed.bsky.social and Alice Miller’s amazing discussion of “Risk and Resistance: How Feminists Transformed the Law and Science of AIDS!”
This report comes after Professors Hartzog and Silbey’s recent publication of “How AI Destroys Institutions” (UC Law Journal forthcoming 2026) ➡️ scholarship.law.bu.edu/faculty_scho...
Each month, these rankings measure the top 3,000 law authors based on download and citation information, including total new downloads, # of new papers, and new downloads per paper in the last year. Hartzog currently ranks #1 and Silbey #4.
Learn more ➡️ hq.ssrn.com/rankings/Ran...
Congratulations to #BULawProf @hartzog.bsky.social and @jessicasilbey.bsky.social on being ranked among @ssrn.bsky.social’s top 5 law authors for February 2026!
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#BULawProf @robertltsai.bsky.social says that the US Supreme Court’s recent tariff ruling was “a straightforward case of statutory interpretation.” He explains that a tariff is a tax, and the power to tax belongs to Congress.
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With expertise ranging from trademarks and intellectual property to financial technology and tax law, #BULawProf Dogan, Hook, and Dean bring passion, practical insight, and active engagement with evolving legal issues.
What makes #BULaw stand out? Professors like Stacey Dogan, Thomas Hook, and Steven Dean (@islandtaxprof.bsky.social), who emphasize real-world, cutting-edge legal education that connects classroom learning with today’s biggest legal challenges.
Learn more ➡️ studyinternational.com/news/what-ma...
Join #BULaw this Thursday, 3/5, for “The EU and the Future of Regulating AI,” a discussion between #BULawProf @hartzog.bsky.social and Dr. Céline Castets-Renard (@uottawa.ca).
Learn more and register ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/engageme...
Dean Conway spoke to #BULaw students, faculty, and staff about her journey in law and leadership. From her time as a law student to decades of service, Dean Conway shared advice on navigating careers with purpose, building support networks, and leading with integrity.
#BULaw recently had the honor to welcome Danielle Conway, president of @theaals.bsky.social and dean of Penn State Dickinson Law, for a special fireside chat hosted by the BU Law Women of Color Collaborative and Women’s Law Association.
Read more ➡️ www.bu.edu/law/2026/03/...
It was such an honor to be recently installed at the Andrew R. Randall Professor of Law at @bulaw.bsky.social. It's a privilege and charge to serve that I take seriously and I will do my best to make it count.
#BULawProf James Bessen’s research using Labor Department data indicates that AI has not caused a “job apocalypse.”
His findings support the idea that while technology disrupts work, it does not decrease overall employment.
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Thank you also to #BULawProf coaches Dianne McCarthy (’97), Lawrence Vernaglia (SPH'94, LAW'94), and Laura Stephens ('95), as well as the expert advice given by lawyers from Department of Justice, Foley & Lardner, WilmerHale, LockeLord, and the Coalition for Health Care AI.
We would also like to recognize and congratulate students CJ Hill (’26), Sarah Monahan (’26), and Giffin Werner (’26) for their leadership and support in the competition.
Congratulations to Tomi Sontan (’27), Georgia Aguilar (’27), and Gayathri Krishna (’27) on their 1st place win in the annual Health Law Regulatory and Compliance Competition!
This is the 4th year in a row that #BUHealthLaw students have earned a top 3 spot in the competition.
The ceremony marked an important milestone for the BU Law community and served to recognize Professor Hartzog's extraordinary contributions as a scholar, teacher, and colleague.
Congratulations to #BULawProf @hartzog.bsky.social and thank you to everyone who joined us!
We are thrilled to share that on February 9, #BULaw hosted a special investiture ceremony to celebrate Professor @hartzog.bsky.social as the inaugural holder of the Andrew R. Randall Professorship. Hartzog is internationally recognized for his work in privacy and technology law.
New faculty match meeting photos alert 🚨
At the start of the spring semester, 1L students had the chance to connect with their faculty mentors for guidance and encouragement going into the second half of the year.
#BULaw students in the Defender Clinic are expanding their hands-on work to include post-conviction advocacy, helping incarcerated women seek sentence reductions and parole relief.
Learn more ➡️ dailyfreepress.com/02/21/12/218...
Promo graphic for episode 1015 of Public Health On Call titled Unexplained Pauses in CDC Data. Additional text reads: The importance of real-time data in implementing public health solutions and the potential consequences of lapses in reporting.
In 2025, many routinely-updated, public CDC datasets inexplicably went dark.
@bulaw.bsky.social professor Janet Freilich talks the potential public health consequences of these lapses in reporting.
🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/1015-unexpla...
A person stands at a lectern with a Boston University sign, presenting in front of a projection screen. The screen shows an image of a book titled "Disclosureland" and a subtitle reads "How Corporate Words Constrain Racial Progress."
Two people stand together indoors. One is wearing a colorful jacket with red shoes and glasses, and the other is holding a book titled "Disclosureland." A screen with text is visible in the background.
After kicking off her book tour at Fordham Law earlier this month, @profadediran.bsky.social delivered the Congresswoman Barbara Jordan Lecture at @bulaw.bsky.social, where she discussed her new book, Disclosureland, and examined the surge and crumble of commercial equity and diversity lip service.
“Dr. Jones’s vision, brilliance, courage, warmth, and unwavering commitment to justice helped to shape the moral arc of our nation. The quiet power of his stories reminded me why I do this work and why the #BULaw community is so proud to call him one of our own," said
@aonwuachi.bsky.social.
Did you know that in 2024, Dean @aonwuachi.bsky.social spoke with Dr. Clarence B. Jones (’59), a veteran, civil rights legend, accomplished attorney, and former advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (GRS’55, HON.’59), at Martha’s Vineyard’s Della Hardman Day? ➡️ vineyardgazette.com/news/2024/07...
