James Matthews

James Matthews serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Accelerator-to-Practice Program (A2P) at Suffolk University Law School. He supervises law students in clinical practice handling housing discrimination, landlord-tenant disputes, and consumer protection cases while teaching courses including Negotiation and Massachusetts Housing Law Drafting and Advocacy.

His educational background includes a BA from Hamilton College and a JD from Suffolk University Law School, with admission to the Massachusetts Bar. Professor Matthews actively conducts community outreach through the Housing Discrimination Testing Program, delivering fair housing and tenant rights trainings.

Research interests center on housing law enforcement, with expertise in fair housing compliance, landlord-tenant litigation, and the impact of digital platforms on housing discrimination. His work bridges clinical legal education and real-world advocacy, emphasizing practical skills in legal drafting and negotiation for housing-related matters.

Scholarly output includes analysis of emerging challenges at the intersection of civil rights and digital advertising, particularly examining algorithmic bias in housing enforcement. This reflects broader trends in adapting legal frameworks to technology-driven discrimination.

As Faculty Director of A2P, Professor Matthews mentors students through hands-on clinical supervision in fee-shifting cases. He also presents at national forums including the American Association of Law Schools Clinical Conference, contributing to discourse on legal education and housing justice.