Powerhouse Press, Spring 2026

UNH Franklin Pierce is excited to present our school’s Spring 2026 alumni magazine, Powerhouse Press. Inside, you'll find profiles of graduates, faculty, and students, the latest news, and recent and upcoming events, including:

A Message from Interim Dean Courtney Brooks

Alumni Spotlights
In her role at Boston Children’s Hospital Monica Jang, JD ’23 uses her background  in biology and ethics fit to meet the emergence of AI.

Enrique Mesa, JD ’05 navigates the unpredictable landscape of immigration law.

Faculty Profiles
Retiring Professor John Greabe reflects on a long career in teaching and the law.

Adjunct professor Ann McCrackin, JD ’97 was immersed in AI long before ChatGPT and Gemini were household names.

As her retirement nears, Professor Sophie Sparrow talks about her approach to teaching.
 

Features
AI is here to stay, so how can the law school teach its students to use it as a tool, rather than a solution?

In a wide-ranging Q&A, Interim Dean Courtney Brooks shares her perspective on UNH Franklin Pierce and legal education, along with her vision for the future of the law school.
 

Law School News
“Find Your Joy” was the theme of National Library Week, observed in the U.S. this year from April 19 to 25. Celebrated a week earlier at the UNH Franklin Pierce Law Library, the subhead for Library Week could have been “…And Reduce Your Stress.”

The Health and Life Sciences Law program for Hybrid students highlights the intersection of healthcare, science, IP, and business law with expanded interdisciplinary and experiential course offerings.

From publications to television interviews to speaking at conferences, UNH Franklin Pierce professors have been active over the last year, sharing their knowledge and expertise in a variety of subject areas.

Gire Archives Come to Life: What began as a summer project in 2025 has become a full-scale rediscovery of the institutional memory of UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law.

And much more!