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Administration
Mr. Courtney is a lawyer, librarian, and nationally-recognized expert in copyright and information policy, with extensive experience at the intersection of law, libraries, and education. He most recently served as Director of Copyright and Information Policy for the Harvard Library, where he provided strategic leadership on intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and digital access rights for Harvard University.
His earlier experience includes managing faculty research and scholarship at the Harvard Law School Library, as well as teaching roles at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and School of Law, where he has taught courses on cyberlaw, privacy, and legal writing.
Mr. Courtney is widely-published and is frequently sought after as a speaker on topics such as copyright, fair use, licensing reform, and the legal challenges of emerging technologies. His scholarship includes contributions to leading journals, books, and policy papers. A recognized leader in the field, Mr. Courtney has received numerous honors, including the IP3 Award for Intellectual Property and the Public Access to Government Information Award.
Mr. Courtney holds a Juris Doctor with Distinction from Suffolk University Law School, a Master of Library and Information Science from Simmons College, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mary Washington College.
Lori is responsible for the financial and human resources operations at Social Law. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee. Prior to joining the Library, Lori had similar responsibilities at a regional employment agency for 13 years and was an internal accounting staff member within the WGBH Educational Foundation for 10 years.
Lori holds a Bachelors of Accountancy degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Suffolk University.
Prior to assuming “Emeritus” status, Robert served as Executive Director of the Social Law Library between November, 1998 and March, 2026. Before that he had been the Library’s Director of Special Projects between 1975 and 1984. Between those stints at Social Law, he served as the Executive Director of the Flaschner Judicial Institute, a not-for-profit judges organization dedicated to the professional development and continuing education of the Massachusetts judiciary. Currently, he is a Trustee and the Director of the Supreme Judicial Court Historical Society. Robert received his undergraduate degree from Boston University and law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.
Mr. Courtney is a lawyer, librarian, and nationally-recognized expert in copyright and information policy, with extensive experience at the intersection of law, libraries, and education. He most recently served as Director of Copyright and Information Policy for the Harvard Library, where he provided strategic leadership on intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and digital access rights for Harvard University.
His earlier experience includes managing faculty research and scholarship at the Harvard Law School Library, as well as teaching roles at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and School of Law, where he has taught courses on cyberlaw, privacy, and legal writing.
Mr. Courtney is widely-published and is frequently sought after as a speaker on topics such as copyright, fair use, licensing reform, and the legal challenges of emerging technologies. His scholarship includes contributions to leading journals, books, and policy papers. A recognized leader in the field, Mr. Courtney has received numerous honors, including the IP3 Award for Intellectual Property and the Public Access to Government Information Award.
Mr. Courtney holds a Juris Doctor with Distinction from Suffolk University Law School, a Master of Library and Information Science from Simmons College, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mary Washington College.
Lori is responsible for the financial and human resources operations at Social Law. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee. Prior to joining the Library, Lori had similar responsibilities at a regional employment agency for 13 years and was an internal accounting staff member within the WGBH Educational Foundation for 10 years.
Lori holds a Bachelors of Accountancy degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Suffolk University.
Prior to assuming “Emeritus” status, Robert served as Executive Director of the Social Law Library between November, 1998 and March, 2026. Before that he had been the Library’s Director of Special Projects between 1975 and 1984. Between those stints at Social Law, he served as the Executive Director of the Flaschner Judicial Institute, a not-for-profit judges organization dedicated to the professional development and continuing education of the Massachusetts judiciary. Currently, he is a Trustee and the Director of the Supreme Judicial Court Historical Society. Robert received his undergraduate degree from Boston University and law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.
Mr. Courtney is a lawyer, librarian, and nationally-recognized expert in copyright and information policy, with extensive experience at the intersection of law, libraries, and education. He most recently served as Director of Copyright and Information Policy for the Harvard Library, where he provided strategic leadership on intellectual property, licensing, privacy, and digital access rights for Harvard University.
His earlier experience includes managing faculty research and scholarship at the Harvard Law School Library, as well as teaching roles at Northeastern University’s Khoury College of Computer Sciences and School of Law, where he has taught courses on cyberlaw, privacy, and legal writing.
Mr. Courtney is widely-published and is frequently sought after as a speaker on topics such as copyright, fair use, licensing reform, and the legal challenges of emerging technologies. His scholarship includes contributions to leading journals, books, and policy papers. A recognized leader in the field, Mr. Courtney has received numerous honors, including the IP3 Award for Intellectual Property and the Public Access to Government Information Award.
Mr. Courtney holds a Juris Doctor with Distinction from Suffolk University Law School, a Master of Library and Information Science from Simmons College, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Mary Washington College.
Lori is responsible for the financial and human resources operations at Social Law. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee. Prior to joining the Library, Lori had similar responsibilities at a regional employment agency for 13 years and was an internal accounting staff member within the WGBH Educational Foundation for 10 years.
Lori holds a Bachelors of Accountancy degree from Bentley University and an MBA from Suffolk University.
Prior to assuming “Emeritus” status, Robert served as Executive Director of the Social Law Library between November, 1998 and March, 2026. Before that he had been the Library’s Director of Special Projects between 1975 and 1984. Between those stints at Social Law, he served as the Executive Director of the Flaschner Judicial Institute, a not-for-profit judges organization dedicated to the professional development and continuing education of the Massachusetts judiciary. Currently, he is a Trustee and the Director of the Supreme Judicial Court Historical Society. Robert received his undergraduate degree from Boston University and law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.
Library Operations
Elaine plans, directs, and coordinates all operations of the Collection Development and Cataloging Departments. She oversees the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of Library materials and resources. Elaine has been with the Library since 1988, and her experience covers a wide range of responsibilities, including looseleaf filing; interviewing, hiring and training new staff; building good working relationships with vendors and publisher representatives; contract negotiation; payment review and approval; and budgetary analysis and projection. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee.
Elaine earned a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Business from Suffolk University, and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Kirsten is responsible for overseeing the Membership, Reference and Patron Services departments. She has been with the Library since 2010 and loves connecting with the Library’s members across different departments. Kirsten is an active member of the Association of American Law Libraries, Law Libraries of New England, and Association of Boston Law Libraries. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee. Prior to joining Social Law, Kirsten worked in a public library on Cape Cod.
Kirsten earned a B.A. in History and English from Boston College and her M.L.I.S. from Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Brian is the Head of Social Law’s Reference Department. He answers questions, assists members with using library resources and participates in the selection of library materials. Brian also provides training and instruction to members and he is a frequent presenter in Social Law Library Continuing Legal Education programs.
Brian earned a B. A. from Boston University, a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Brian was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1986.
A lover of puzzles and history, Jessica revels in finding answers to even the thorniest of research questions. She assists members with research both in print and online and provides library instruction and training. She is always happy to chat and walk you through a database or research request, but if time is of the essence she can track down the materials that you need quickly and efficiently.
Jessica earned a B.A. in History and Anthropology from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Boston College Law School. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and joined the Social Law Library’s Reference team in 2013, and is a member of Law Librarians of New England and the Association of Boston Law Librarians.
Elaine plans, directs, and coordinates all operations of the Collection Development and Cataloging Departments. She oversees the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of Library materials and resources. Elaine has been with the Library since 1988, and her experience covers a wide range of responsibilities, including looseleaf filing; interviewing, hiring and training new staff; building good working relationships with vendors and publisher representatives; contract negotiation; payment review and approval; and budgetary analysis and projection. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee.
Elaine earned a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Business from Suffolk University, and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Kirsten is responsible for overseeing the Membership, Reference and Patron Services departments. She has been with the Library since 2010 and loves connecting with the Library’s members across different departments. Kirsten is an active member of the Association of American Law Libraries, Law Libraries of New England, and Association of Boston Law Libraries. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee. Prior to joining Social Law, Kirsten worked in a public library on Cape Cod.
Kirsten earned a B.A. in History and English from Boston College and her M.L.I.S. from Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Brian is the Head of Social Law’s Reference Department. He answers questions, assists members with using library resources and participates in the selection of library materials. Brian also provides training and instruction to members and he is a frequent presenter in Social Law Library Continuing Legal Education programs.
Brian earned a B. A. from Boston University, a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Brian was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1986.
A lover of puzzles and history, Jessica revels in finding answers to even the thorniest of research questions. She assists members with research both in print and online and provides library instruction and training. She is always happy to chat and walk you through a database or research request, but if time is of the essence she can track down the materials that you need quickly and efficiently.
Jessica earned a B.A. in History and Anthropology from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Boston College Law School. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and joined the Social Law Library’s Reference team in 2013, and is a member of Law Librarians of New England and the Association of Boston Law Librarians.
Andrew is responsible for overseeing all work and staff in the Circulation, Copy Center, and Interlibrary Loan departments. Andrew has worked in the Patron Services department since 2010 and also helped coordinate Social Law CLE events for many years.
Andrew earned a B.A. in History from the University of Rhode Island and his M.L.I.S. from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Madison works with the Database Manager to oversee the database editors and the database updates. She also works with the Patron Services department and manages the Library’s Legal Alerts Service. She has been with the library since 2017. She is active in the Association of Boston Law Librarians, and is the Vice President and Chair of the Standing Committee on Technology.
Madison earned a B.A. in Government from Suffolk University and her M.L.I.S from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Genevieve works partly in Technical Services assisting with cataloging and collection development, and partly in Circulation where she also does interlibrary loan.
Genevieve earned a B.A. in Classics and Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross and her M.L.I.S. from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Stan oversees Social Law’s Cataloging Department. His work involves creating physical descriptions and providing subject headings and call numbers for all resources in the Library’s collection. Stan has worked as a cataloger at Social Law for over 36 years. He has also assisted member firms with the cataloging of their collections both print and electronic.
Stan earned an M.L.I.S from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Andrew is responsible for overseeing all work and staff in the Circulation, Copy Center, and Interlibrary Loan departments. Andrew has worked in the Patron Services department since 2010 and also helped coordinate Social Law CLE events for many years.
Andrew earned a B.A. in History from the University of Rhode Island and his M.L.I.S. from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Madison works with the Database Manager to oversee the database editors and the database updates. She also works with the Patron Services department and manages the Library’s Legal Alerts Service. She has been with the library since 2017. She is active in the Association of Boston Law Librarians, and is the Vice President and Chair of the Standing Committee on Technology.
Madison earned a B.A. in Government from Suffolk University and her M.L.I.S from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Genevieve works partly in Technical Services assisting with cataloging and collection development, and partly in Circulation where she also does interlibrary loan.
Genevieve earned a B.A. in Classics and Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross and her M.L.I.S. from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Stan oversees Social Law’s Cataloging Department. His work involves creating physical descriptions and providing subject headings and call numbers for all resources in the Library’s collection. Stan has worked as a cataloger at Social Law for over 36 years. He has also assisted member firms with the cataloging of their collections both print and electronic.
Stan earned an M.L.I.S from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Elaine plans, directs, and coordinates all operations of the Collection Development and Cataloging Departments. She oversees the selection, acquisition, and maintenance of Library materials and resources. Elaine has been with the Library since 1988, and her experience covers a wide range of responsibilities, including looseleaf filing; interviewing, hiring and training new staff; building good working relationships with vendors and publisher representatives; contract negotiation; payment review and approval; and budgetary analysis and projection. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee.
Elaine earned a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Business from Suffolk University, and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Kirsten is responsible for overseeing the Membership, Reference and Patron Services departments. She has been with the Library since 2010 and loves connecting with the Library’s members across different departments. Kirsten is an active member of the Association of American Law Libraries, Law Libraries of New England, and Association of Boston Law Libraries. She sits on the Library’s Management Committee. Prior to joining Social Law, Kirsten worked in a public library on Cape Cod.
Kirsten earned a B.A. in History and English from Boston College and her M.L.I.S. from Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Brian is the Head of Social Law’s Reference Department. He answers questions, assists members with using library resources and participates in the selection of library materials. Brian also provides training and instruction to members and he is a frequent presenter in Social Law Library Continuing Legal Education programs.
Brian earned a B. A. from Boston University, a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School, and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science. Brian was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1986.
A lover of puzzles and history, Jessica revels in finding answers to even the thorniest of research questions. She assists members with research both in print and online and provides library instruction and training. She is always happy to chat and walk you through a database or research request, but if time is of the essence she can track down the materials that you need quickly and efficiently.
Jessica earned a B.A. in History and Anthropology from the University of Florida and a J.D. from Boston College Law School. She was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and joined the Social Law Library’s Reference team in 2013, and is a member of Law Librarians of New England and the Association of Boston Law Librarians.
Andrew is responsible for overseeing all work and staff in the Circulation, Copy Center, and Interlibrary Loan departments. Andrew has worked in the Patron Services department since 2010 and also helped coordinate Social Law CLE events for many years.
Andrew earned a B.A. in History from the University of Rhode Island and his M.L.I.S. from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Madison works with the Database Manager to oversee the database editors and the database updates. She also works with the Patron Services department and manages the Library’s Legal Alerts Service. She has been with the library since 2017. She is active in the Association of Boston Law Librarians, and is the Vice President and Chair of the Standing Committee on Technology.
Madison earned a B.A. in Government from Suffolk University and her M.L.I.S from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Genevieve works partly in Technical Services assisting with cataloging and collection development, and partly in Circulation where she also does interlibrary loan.
Genevieve earned a B.A. in Classics and Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross and her M.L.I.S. from Simmons College’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Stan oversees Social Law’s Cataloging Department. His work involves creating physical descriptions and providing subject headings and call numbers for all resources in the Library’s collection. Stan has worked as a cataloger at Social Law for over 36 years. He has also assisted member firms with the cataloging of their collections both print and electronic.
Stan earned an M.L.I.S from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Technology and Design Services
Brian is responsible for the daily administration, maintenance, and upgrade of the Social Law Library’s local area network and cloud infrastructure, as well as web hosting, database publishing, and CLE registration services. Additionally, Brian performs the role of Project Manager, Onsite Programmer, Windows OS Application Installation & Support Specialist, Hardware Technician, Help Desk Support Analyst, Backup Operator, Server Operator, Database Administrator and Network Support Specialist. He sits on the Library’s Management Committee.
Brian earned certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Database Administrator and has also been certified in Cisco, Linux, and CompTIA A+.
Brian earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from North Shore Community College.
As the Senior Web Designer Stephanie is responsible for the design and content maintenance of the Social Law Library website. She maintains the Library’s Social Media accounts, provides website design services for Library members, including law firms, legal organizations and associations throughout New England. She also works on marketing and promotion of Social Law's continuing legal education webinars. Stephanie has been a speaker on the topic of law firm website design and was also a faculty member of MCLE’s “Hanging Your Shingle” for a number a years. Stephanie has been with the Library since 1999.
Stephanie earned a B.A. from Flagler College.
Emerson is responsible for the daily administration, maintenance, and upgrade of the Social Law Library’s local area network and performs the role of Windows OS Application Installation & Support Specialist, Hardware Technician, Help Desk Support Analyst, Server Operator, and Network Support Specialist.
Emerson has over 30 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry and has worked with everything from mainframes to cloud based computer systems.
Emerson is the friendly voice you want to hear when contacting the Social Law Library with a computer related question.
Michael joined the Social Law staff in 2001. In his role as CLE Coordinator he is responsible for producing continuing legal education programs and coordinating Library’s special events. As Outreach Librarian, Michael’s mission is to help educate and inform potential members of the benefits and services of the Social Law Library.
Michael earned a B.A. in History from Salem State University and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Brian is responsible for the daily administration, maintenance, and upgrade of the Social Law Library’s local area network and cloud infrastructure, as well as web hosting, database publishing, and CLE registration services. Additionally, Brian performs the role of Project Manager, Onsite Programmer, Windows OS Application Installation & Support Specialist, Hardware Technician, Help Desk Support Analyst, Backup Operator, Server Operator, Database Administrator and Network Support Specialist. He sits on the Library’s Management Committee.
Brian earned certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Database Administrator and has also been certified in Cisco, Linux, and CompTIA A+.
Brian earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from North Shore Community College.
As the Senior Web Designer Stephanie is responsible for the design and content maintenance of the Social Law Library website. She maintains the Library’s Social Media accounts, provides website design services for Library members, including law firms, legal organizations and associations throughout New England. She also works on marketing and promotion of Social Law's continuing legal education webinars. Stephanie has been a speaker on the topic of law firm website design and was also a faculty member of MCLE’s “Hanging Your Shingle” for a number a years. Stephanie has been with the Library since 1999.
Stephanie earned a B.A. from Flagler College.
Emerson is responsible for the daily administration, maintenance, and upgrade of the Social Law Library’s local area network and performs the role of Windows OS Application Installation & Support Specialist, Hardware Technician, Help Desk Support Analyst, Server Operator, and Network Support Specialist.
Emerson has over 30 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry and has worked with everything from mainframes to cloud based computer systems.
Emerson is the friendly voice you want to hear when contacting the Social Law Library with a computer related question.
Michael joined the Social Law staff in 2001. In his role as CLE Coordinator he is responsible for producing continuing legal education programs and coordinating Library’s special events. As Outreach Librarian, Michael’s mission is to help educate and inform potential members of the benefits and services of the Social Law Library.
Michael earned a B.A. in History from Salem State University and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Brian is responsible for the daily administration, maintenance, and upgrade of the Social Law Library’s local area network and cloud infrastructure, as well as web hosting, database publishing, and CLE registration services. Additionally, Brian performs the role of Project Manager, Onsite Programmer, Windows OS Application Installation & Support Specialist, Hardware Technician, Help Desk Support Analyst, Backup Operator, Server Operator, Database Administrator and Network Support Specialist. He sits on the Library’s Management Committee.
Brian earned certifications as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and Microsoft Database Administrator and has also been certified in Cisco, Linux, and CompTIA A+.
Brian earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from North Shore Community College.
As the Senior Web Designer Stephanie is responsible for the design and content maintenance of the Social Law Library website. She maintains the Library’s Social Media accounts, provides website design services for Library members, including law firms, legal organizations and associations throughout New England. She also works on marketing and promotion of Social Law's continuing legal education webinars. Stephanie has been a speaker on the topic of law firm website design and was also a faculty member of MCLE’s “Hanging Your Shingle” for a number a years. Stephanie has been with the Library since 1999.
Stephanie earned a B.A. from Flagler College.
Emerson is responsible for the daily administration, maintenance, and upgrade of the Social Law Library’s local area network and performs the role of Windows OS Application Installation & Support Specialist, Hardware Technician, Help Desk Support Analyst, Server Operator, and Network Support Specialist.
Emerson has over 30 years of experience in the Information Technology (IT) industry and has worked with everything from mainframes to cloud based computer systems.
Emerson is the friendly voice you want to hear when contacting the Social Law Library with a computer related question.
Michael joined the Social Law staff in 2001. In his role as CLE Coordinator he is responsible for producing continuing legal education programs and coordinating Library’s special events. As Outreach Librarian, Michael’s mission is to help educate and inform potential members of the benefits and services of the Social Law Library.
Michael earned a B.A. in History from Salem State University and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons College Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Awards & Recognition
Social Law is winner of three first place awards in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Reading Rankings survey.
Best Legal Research
Best CLE
Best Web Design
Best Legal Research
Best CLE
Best Web Design