Professor Emerita Cynthia C. Lichtenstein taught at BC Law School from 1971 to 2001 and remained active for years after as a visiting professor at George Washington and Brooklyn law schools, as well as at BC Law, where she taught a seminar in international financial law. A renowned scholar in international banking and transactions, Lichtenstein lectured in numerous cities around the world and served in leadership roles in professional organizations. Her impact on the BC Law community is incalculable, where countless students saw her as a role model. “Cynthia was a force of nature in our community, an absolutely brilliant scholar, teacher, and wonderful colleague,” said Professor Mark Brodin. Professor Frank Garcia recalls his early days at BC Law, when he received invaluable support from Lichtenstein. “One of the first things I was asked to do was write an essay about her work,” he said. “I could not have been more pleased when, at the end of the address, she turned to me and just said ‘you get me.’ That was Cynthia, always easing the way for the next generation.”
Professor Emeritus John Flackett started at BC Law School in 1968, retired in 2001, and along the way served as associate dean and director of international programs, founding the London (now Dublin) Program along with Cynthia Lichtenstein. He devoted his professional life to advocating for the underrepresented, whether it was by sleeping in prisons in solidarity with inmates or advocating for civil rights in the American South. Flackett’s contributions as a teacher and leader were widely respected and were enhanced in the minds of colleagues by his compassion. “Everything we have today had its origins in his hard work and excellent judgment,” said Professor Emeritus and former Dean Daniel Coquillette. “He was a true friend of the school, and to so many of us.” Professor Emerita Judith McMorrow praised Flackett’s welcoming presence and ability to create community. “He had a keen but kind wit and helped put challenging subjects into perspective,” she said.
