Jill A. Collins

Biography

Jill Collins is originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, but has called Boston her official home since 2006. Jill joined BU Law Student Affairs in 2012, and focuses on student engagement, student support, and celebrating important milestones in law school, from 1L Orientation through 3L Farewell Dinner. Jill is the 2022 recipient of the Gerald H. Cohen Award for Distinguished and Unselfish Service to the Law School and the 2023 recipient of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Student Choice Award. Jill received her B.A. in political science from Boston College, and her JD from the University of Notre Dame Law School. During law school, Jill lived and worked in an undergraduate dorm, where she developed a love for student service. After law school, Jill joined the Individual Clients Department at Day Pitney LLP, and focused on estate planning, estate administration, trust administration, and tax-exempt law.  Outside of the office, Jill loves to bake and cook (and eat!), watch bad television, hike, ski and travel.