Inspiring Stories
By supporting Suffolk Law, alumni give the next generation of students a chance to succeed. Some Suffolk alums have made significant contributions and continue to pay it forward. Find out more about how their generous gifts have enhanced our community and current students.
In 1971, Professor Emerita Karen Frankel Blum, JD ’74, joined the Suffolk Law evening program as one of just ten women among 300 students. More than five decades later, dozens of judges, alumni, and students gathered at Sargent Hall to celebrate how Blum has spent her career—ensuring others wouldn't have to fight so hard for their place.
Thomas “Tom” M. Sullivan, JD ’94, an expert patent and intellectual property attorney, not only brings his vast legal and business experience to Suffolk classrooms, he also supports the Suffolk community as an alumni volunteer and a generous donor.
Sarah Dohoney Byrne, JD '03 has had a meaningful impact on systems-change and legislation related to post-conviction relief and credit repair for trafficking victims after exploitation. We asked her about her career and the inspiration she drew from attending Suffolk Law.
A $250,000 gift from trustee Mark Sullivan, JD ’79 will support education at the nexus of business and IP.
