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Maureen Tracy Leo serves as Lecturer of Law and Director of International Graduate Programs at Boston University School of Law, where she oversees the LLM in American Law Program and the LLM in Intellectual Property and Information Law. In this capacity, she leads efforts to support international graduate students, including academic advising, professional development, orientation programs, and community-building initiatives that bridge students from over 42 nations. Leo organizes alumni outreach events across Asia, such as forums in Beijing, Shanghai, and Taipei, and coordinates educational trips, including visits to historical landmarks in Philadelphia for LLM students. She hosts information sessions on BU Law's graduate offerings and contributes to pro bono service opportunities, such as spring break trips providing legal assistance. Previously serving as Associate Director of the American Law Program, Leo has advanced the office's commitment to academic support beyond office hours through peer mentoring and dedicated resources.
Leo brings extensive experience in legal education and public service to her role. Before law school, she interned at the White House and worked at a homeless shelter for women and children through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. After earning her J.D., she clerked for Judge William M. Nickerson of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. She recently completed a Master's in Education, focusing on Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, from Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Leo has been recognized with the Patriotic Employer award for supporting employee military service. Frequently quoted in LLM Guide on topics like pursuing an LLM in the US, writing personal statements, and program benefits, she enhances BU Law's global reputation in international legal education.

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