Family Law encompasses laws, court decisions, and constitutional provisions that relate to family relationships, rights, duties, and finances.
Linda C. McClain
Linda C. McClain is internationally known for her work in family law, gender and law, and feminist legal theory. In 2023, with the generous support of BU Law alums, she co-founded the Boston University Program on Reproductive Justice (BUPRJ), which she co-directs with Professors Aziza Ahmed and Nicole Huberfeld and Executive Director Sapna Khatri. She is the author […]
Angela Onwuachi-Willig
Angela Onwuachi-Willig is dean and Ryan Roth Gallo Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law. A renowned legal scholar and expert in critical race theory, employment discrimination, and family law, she joined the law school as dean in August 2018. Before joining the School of Law, Dean Onwuachi-Willig served as Chancellor’s Professor of Law […]
Katharine B. Silbaugh
Katharine Silbaugh is widely recognized for her pioneering work on gender, family and household labor, and adolescent interaction with the legal system. Her research highlights the economic and social value of work done within households; the complex relationship between families and institutions, such as employers, schools, and commercial entities; and the inadequacy of the legal […]