UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

Last week, the newest class of Daniel Webster Scholars met for their orientation. Students got to know each other, held their first law firm meetings to prepare for class, and heard from Chief Justice MacDonald of the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

Episode 3 of the "Frankly Speaking" podcast hosted by alum Patrick Muffo is live! In this episode, he's joined by fellow alums Sumon Dasgupta and Michael Abramson. Listen as they dive into:

1) Their current thoughts on UNH Franklin Pierce
2) Mike's inventive "Pet It and Forget It" automatic cat feeder
3) The successful law school prank where I was elected to an unwanted school government position

Catch the full episode here:

Ep. 03 - Sumon Dasgupta and Mike Abramson Sumon Dasgupta and Mike Abramson are Principals at Jordan IP Law in Washington, DC. They have been friends since law school and are among the greatest prankster

On Thursday, the Career Services Office welcomed back our 2L and 3L students with a carnival and scavenger hunt! Students reunited with faculty and friends to discuss their summers over carnival food and games.

Professor Seth Oranburg, a business law and corporate governance expert who recently participated in a Law Professors’ Mission to Israel, has authored a new op-ed in The Concord Monitor on striking the right balance on campus protests:

https://www.concordmonitor.com/My-Turn-New-Hampshire-s-Fall-Challenge-Striking-the-Right-Balance-on-Campus-Protests-56652510

The sun finally came out for the first day of classes! Whether it’s their first day of law school or their last first day, we always look forward to seeing students back at the law school for the fall semester and look forward to another great year ahead!

This weekend, students in the Bioinnovation Immersion course concluded the program by learning about drug accessibility and pricing from Professor Lucy Hodder, as well as Rose Keller, a Cystic Fibrosis patient, and Don Kreis, Rose's father and a NH Consumer Advocate. They also discussed innovation and bioethics with Professor Bill Shaw. Thanks to all of our speakers, especially to Rose and Don for sharing your experiences with our students!

Exciting News for Legal Professionals in New Delhi!

Join us for an exclusive LLM Reception hosted by Gen Next Education in partnership with UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law and six other law schools! This is a fantastic opportunity for practicing attorneys to explore advanced educational opportunities and network with leading institutions.

📅 Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
🕖 Time: 7:00 P
📍 Venue: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Whether you're looking to advance your career or simply curious about the benefits of earning an LLM, this event is just for you. Connect with representatives from top law schools, gain insights into LLM programs, and discuss how this degree can enhance your legal expertise and career prospects.

RSVP is required to secure your spot at this event. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your professional horizons!
🔗https://ow.ly/oVAp50T2YXg

From Fundamentals of Intellectual Property and Property to Constitutional Law and Contracts, today marked the final day of the August Hybrid J.D. immersion. We look forward to welcoming our Hybrid J.D. students back to Concord again in October!

Friday marked the second day of the BioInnovation Immersion Course, and students had the opportunity to hear from litigators and biotech CLOs about important issues in the industry. Students spoke with Choate attorneys and staff about the Safe Harbor Act and the importance of document hygeine in litigation, then had a discussion with several CLOs from biotech companies about their experience and career journeys. Thanks to Choate Attorneys Sophie Wang, Dan Brutti, Sara Ellis, Patent Agent Beejan Asady, and to Choate Law for generously hosting us! Special thanks as well to Christine Bellon, CLO at Beam Therapeutics, Nikki Hadas, Former CLO at Akebia, Ahmed Mousa, CEO and Former CLO at Vicore, and John Weidenbruch, Former CLO at Epizyme, for speaking with our students!

Thursday night, alumni, faculty, and current students gathered for the Boston Alumni and Friends Reception. Attendees heard from Peter Lando, Professor Lucy Hodder, and Dean Megan Carpenter, and had the chance to mingle with past and present UNH Franklin Pierce students and faculty!
Special thanks to Professor Emerita Ellen Musinsky, Rod Boyer, and Jess Koch for organizing, and to Lando & Anastasi for hosting us for this great event!

Thursday kicked off the four-day Bioinnovation Immersion Course in Boston! Students discussed the Bayh-Dole Act and strategies for biotech founders and investors with Professors Bill Shaw and Bruce Leicher and Attorneys Will Bernat and Mark Leonardo, then learned about partnerships and acquisition of biotech and pharma companies from Bill Desmarais and Farah Gerdes. Thank you to law firms Nutter McLennan & Fish and Wilson Sonsini for hosting our students!

Happy belated birthday to 1L Tony Christian! 🎉 We hope you had an amazing day yesterday. Welcome to the !

We are delighted to welcome our new Hybrid JD students! Yesterday, they officially entered the legal profession, taking the oath of professionalism with Judge Jacalyn A. Colburn, Associate Justice of the Hillsborough County Superior Court. Today marks the start of their UNH Franklin Pierce journey with their first Hybrid Immersion, featuring dynamic in-person courses. As Dean Megan Carpenter put it, "This moment is the beginning of something that will transform your life." Welcome to the ! We’re thrilled to be a part of your legal journey!

We're thrilled to announce a strategic restructuring of our Associate Dean positions, with three distinguished faculty members stepping into these vital roles:

Courtney Brooks - Associate Dean for Faculty, Director of the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program.

Anna Elbroch - Associate Dean for Academic Administration, Director of the Legal Writing Program.

Michael McCann - Associate Dean for Intellectual Life, Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute.

Together with Dean Megan Carpenter, they're set to drive our vision forward and enhance our academic excellence.

Learn more about each new role:

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Announces Restructuring of Associate Dean Roles The UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is pleased to announce a strategic restructuring of its Associate Dean positions, with three distinguished faculty members stepping into these vital roles.

We're thrilled to welcome our incoming residential students this Fall! Over the past few days, they've connected with their peers, met our incredible faculty and staff, explored the resources our law school has to offer, gained valuable insights from a panel of current students, and took the Oath of Professionalism led by Judge Jacalyn A. Colburn, Associate Justice, Hillsborough County Superior Court, marking their official entry into the legal profession. Dean Megan Carpenter welcomed them to the with thoughtful words of wisdom! We can't wait to support you on your journey at UNH Franklin Pierce.

Meet Cecilia Nyamu, LLM '24, a shining example of perseverance and determination! Read about Cecilia’s inspiring journey and how UNH Franklin Pierce helped turn her dreams into reality.
https://law.unh.edu/blog/2024/08/cecilia-nyamu-llm-24-fulfills-her-dream-unh-franklin-pierce

Cecilia Nyamu, LLM ’24, Fulfills Her Dream at UNH Franklin Pierce Nyamu, who recently graduated with an LLM from UNH Franklin Pierce’s online International Criminal Law and Justice (ICLJ) program, did not give up in her pursuit of a master’s, despite several obstacles and a degree more than three years in the making.

Yesterday, we wrapped up our international orientation! Our incoming students learned about the law library with Professor Jon Cavicchi, and explored Common Law vs. Civil Law and info age challenges facing legal systems with Professor Bill Murphy. Students enjoyed lunch with the student services staff, and received an intro to career services with Assistant Dean of Career Services Neil Sirota, Director of Career Services Caroline Rockafellow, and Victor Kronemberger LLM '24! We're so excited to welcome our incoming international class this Fall!

JJoin Dean Megan Carpenter, Micky Minhas LLM/JD '97, Executive Director, IP Center for Intellectual Property, and Director of Development Rod Boyer in Chicago at a reception for alumni and friends on Monday, September 23 from 5-7pm CT at Hyatt Regency Chicago, BIG Bar! It's been a long time since we've been there and we cannot wait to see you! A special thank you to our generous hosts Polsinelli and Worldwide IP Solutions Ha & Ha. Register Now: https://unhconnect.unh.edu/s/1518/20/interior.aspx?sid=1518&pgid=6156&gid=4&cid=10605&ecid=10605&post_id=0

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law is coming to Boston! Join Dean Megan Carpenter, Professor Lucy Hodder, Professor Emerita Ellen Musinsky, and Director of Development Rod Boyer for hors d’oeuvres and beverages at a reception for alumni, students, and friends on Thursday, August 22 from 5:30-8:30pm EST at Central Wharf Co. Special thanks to our generous host Lando & Anastasi. Register here: https://unhconnect.unh.edu/boston2024

Yesterday, our incoming international students had a packed second day of orientation! Kevin Frost, director of the Academic Success Program (ASP) covered ASP and the American Bar Exam. Academic Advisor Brad Hinton discussed course planning, and Professor Melissa Christenson introduced Legal Analysis. Students enjoyed lunch with one of their faculty advisors, Professor Stan Kowalski. Assistant Dean for Students Lauren Berger discussed transitioning to law school, highlighting the importance of wellness and wellbeing, and Elizabeth Webber and Abe Schafermeyer from the Office of International Student Services (OISS) introduced OISS and the support it provides. Assistant Dean for Records and Registration Matt Grady gave an introduction to the Registrar's Office, and the day concluded with individual academic advising sessions.

Check out the latest episode of The Legal Impact! In this special two-part series, Professor John Greabe dives into decisions decided by the high court this year! A special thanks to our host, the Rudman Center's Laura Knoy - Author, Professor John Greabe, and the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University for producing the two-part episode!

The U.S. Supreme Court: A special two-part series on The Legal Impact! There were so many key decisions decided by the high court this year, I decided to present them in two episodes. Part One covers the so-called “Trump Docket” - those rulings concerning the former President, including the immunity case. Part Two covers a half-dozen other important decisions, ranging from government regulation, environmental protection, local homelessness policies, and those perennial Supreme Court issues: guns and abortion.

An enormous thanks to UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law Professor John Greabe for being doubly generous with his time. Also extra thanks to the The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University, for producing this special two-part episode.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3YFlGGJ

Don't forget to register for Reunion 2024, September 27-29! We can't wait to welcome back all our alumni and friends! Register now: https://unhconnect.unh.edu/s/1518/20/interior.aspx?sid=1518&pgid=6060&gid=4&cid=10462&ecid=10462&post_id=0
See the entire reunion schedule and other reunion-related information at https://law.unh.edu/people/alumni

Yesterday was a fantastic start to our three-day orientation for incoming international students - Class of 2025! We kicked off with warm welcomes from Assistant Dean for Students Lauren Berger and Assistant Dean for Graduate Admissions Sarah Dorner, an overview of American history with Reference and Public Services Librarian Kathy Fletcher, and a campus tour by 2L MJ Rhee. Students met faculty and staff at lunch, learned about U.S. law from Adjunct Professor Raef Granger, got tips on academic life from LL.M. '24 Savi Varanasi, and learned about life in Concord from Student Life Coordinator Alexa Bobinski. We wrapped up the day with a Ben and Jerry’s ice cream social with incoming 1Ls, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff!

Adjunct Professor Richard Samdperil is currently in India teaching an Introduction to Legal Skills course to first-year LLB students at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Professor Samdperil will also present our LLM programs to upper class LLB students, connect with alumni, meet prospective students and more in the Pune and Mumbai areas.

We are excited to announce that the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and Symbiosis International University - SIU signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance academic and research partnerships. Our partnership will facilitate joint programs, faculty and student exchanges, and offers SIU law graduates 35% scholarships for master’s programs at UNH Franklin Pierce. In her opening remarks, Dean Megan Carpenter highlighted the shared vision and commitment of both institutions to global legal education.

Learn more about this significant step towards fostering international academic collaboration! https://loom.ly/0bvUPDU

Symbiosis International University and University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law Sign Landmark MOU In a significant step towards fostering international academic collaboration, Symbiosis International (Deemed University) [SIU] and the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law [UNH Franklin Pierce] are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This partnership aims to enhanc...

We're excited to announce our new partnership with Symbiosis Law School Pune! This collaboration not only enhances our global network but also enriches academic and research opportunities across borders.

Our combined efforts promise to elevate legal education and create new pathways for innovation and excellence. Here’s to a future of global collaboration and academic growth!

The “War on Drugs'': A legal perspective. More than fifty years after President Nixon’s famous “War on Drugs'' speech, the problem has not abated. Over the decades, states and cities have adopted a wide array of laws, trying to find balance between public safety and helping those who struggle with addiction.

In the latest episode of The Legal Impact, UNH-Franklin Pierce Law professor and former Public Defender Melissa Davis explains the ever-shifting legal landscape around this issue, and why most of these approaches haven’t worked.

🎙️ Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Sk4uCr

Check out the latest episode of "Frankly Speaking" with Alum Patrick Muffo, IP Attorney at Polsinelli. In this episode, Patrick sits down with Nathaniel Lucek, the intellectual property practice group leader at Hodgson Russ LLP, an AM Law 200 firm based out of Buffalo, New York. He is also a fellow 2007 UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law graduate! Listen now and dive into Nathaniel's journey from in-house attorney to practice group chair at Hodgson Russ:

‎Frankly Speaking: Ep. 02 - Than Lucek on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Frankly Speaking, Ep Ep. 02 - Than Lucek - Jul 29, 2024

Attention alumni! We’re excited to invite you to a meet & greet networking event as we kick off an Atlanta area alumni group! Join us in Atlanta for a fun evening of craft beers and great company with fellow alums, including Kaveh Rashidi-Yazd JD ‘04, Jeff Waters JD ‘03, Anne Yates JD ‘03, and Paul Tanpitukpongse JD ‘11.

With over 60 of us in the area, it’s the perfect chance to reconnect and share ideas for future events.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, August 27
🕠 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
📍 Location: Roundtrip Brewing Company, 1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

We can’t wait to see you there! - Register Now: https://loom.ly/PLw34Aw