Linda Sandstrom Simard

Linda Sandstrom Simard is a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School. She teaches courses including Civil Procedure, Federal Courts, and Advanced Civil Procedure, and has held leadership roles such as former Associate Dean. Her work focuses on civil procedure reforms, class action litigation, and transnational legal standards.

• Education: JD from Boston College Law School, BS from University of Delaware
• Notable roles: Chair of AALS Civil Procedure Section, member of Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's Standing Advisory Committee

Her research spans Civil Procedure, Class Action Litigation, and Transnational Legal Frameworks. Recent publications analyze procedural fairness, personal jurisdiction, and judicial uniformity in complex litigation. She has presented internationally and advised on national civil justice reforms.

Linda’s awards include the Cornelius J. Moynihan Teaching Award (2017) and Professor of the Year (2022). She has served as an amicus curiae in Supreme Court cases and contributed to legal discourse through guest commentary on high-profile cases.