Alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to a special program 

VOICES FROM THE BENCH: THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY IN A CHANGING WORLD
Friday, October 18, 2024
4-6 p.m.

Join us for an enlightening panel discussion and fireside chat featuring our distinguished Suffolk Law alumni as they shed light on their unique roles in the federal judiciary. Discover how these specialized judges navigate complex legal landscapes, contribute to the efficiency of the judicial system, and provide invaluable insights into areas such as bankruptcy, immigration, and employment law. Our judges will share their personal career journeys, highlighting the diverse pathways to becoming a judge and offer advice to students and alumni interested in pursuing careers in the judiciary. 

Panelists: 

• Hon. Marianne B. Bowler, JD '76, Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
• Hon. Joan N. Feeney, JD '78 (Ret), Retired Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts
• Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi, JD '91, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit.
• Richard J. Leon, JD '74, Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
• Hon. Mary McElroy, JD '92, Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island

Moderator: 

• Karen M. Blum, JD '74, Professor Emerita, Suffolk University Law School

Post-panel Discussion

• Hon. Gustavo A. Gelpi, JD '91, Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit 
• Joseph Glannon, Professor and Law Dean's Cabinet Member, Suffolk University Law School

This event is part of Suffolk Weekend, a weekend full of events for the entire Suffolk Community at and around Suffolk's campus in downtown Boston. 

If you have any questions, contact Kate Evans-Correia at kate.evans-correia@suffolk.edu.