Barbara Reich

Barbara Reich is a Professor of Law at Western New England University School of Law, where she has taught since 2005. Her expertise spans Torts and Health Law, with a focus on bioethics and end-of-life decision-making. She has held significant roles on ethics and institutional review boards at Mercy Hospital and Baystate Medical Center, and previously taught at the University of Florida across its Law, Medicine, and Health Professions Colleges.

Education:

• B.A., Union College (summa cum laude)
• J.D., Harvard Law School

Reich's research explores critical intersections of law, ethics, and healthcare, including:

• Legal and ethical challenges in end-of-life care
• Racial disparities in healthcare delivery
• Regulation of medical technology and pharmaceuticals
• Clinical research ethics
• Impact of politics on scientific and medical practices
• Pediatric health law

Her scholarly work includes books, book chapters, and over 20 peer-reviewed articles. Recent publications focus on comparative end-of-life law, informed consent frameworks, and assisted dying policies. She has served as a Visiting Scholar at institutions in the UK, Canada, and the US, including Exeter University, Queen's University, and Dalhousie University.

Professional Contributions:

• Member, Mercy Hospital Ethics and Social Justice Committee
• Member, Baystate Medical Center Institutional Review Board
• Former Lecturer in Law at University of Florida (2005-2013)
• Visiting Scholar appointments (Exeter, Queen's, Dalhousie Universities)