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Esme Caramello is a Clinical Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, serving since 2014. She holds the role of Faculty Director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau (HLAB) and focuses on housing law, legal ethics, racial justice, and access to civil justice. A Harvard Law School graduate (J.D., 1999) and Harvard-Radcliffe College alumna (B.A., 1994), her career includes roles as a litigation associate, legal fellow, and clinical instructor. She co-chaired the Massachusetts Access to Justice Commission’s housing committee during the pandemic and contributed to Massachusetts’ eviction sealing law (2024). Her advocacy spans tenant rights, anti-discrimination, and systemic inequality reduction.
Education:
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 1999
- B.A. in Social Anthropology, Harvard-Radcliffe College, 1994
Research Interests: Her work addresses housing policy reforms, eviction prevention, and tenant protections. She emphasizes systemic racial and economic inequalities, advocating for equitable legal systems. Recent efforts include combating tenant blacklisting and improving Housing Court accessibility for unrepresented tenants. Collaborations with organizations like the ACLU and Equal Justice Initiative highlight her commitment to criminal justice reform and civil rights.
Awards:
- Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Top Women of Law (2018)
Grants & Advising: She oversees HLAB, training law students in public interest lawyering and systemic advocacy. Her grants include funding for housing policy research and legal aid initiatives. She has advised on tenant screening reforms and eviction sealing laws, impacting statewide policy.
Labs/Teams: Directly supervises the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, a student-run organization providing free legal services to marginalized communities since 1913. The Bureau prioritizes systemic advocacy alongside client representation, fostering socially conscious legal leaders.
