Michelle D. Veilleux

Michelle D. Veilleux serves as a Teaching Professor and Director of Legal Studies within the School of Criminology and Justice Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches across undergraduate and graduate programs while maintaining an active law license in Colorado, New York, and Massachusetts, integrating 20+ years of legal practice into her pedagogy.

Education

• JD, Suffolk University Law School (2000)
• BA in Political Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell (1993)

Her research concentrates on Business Law, Real Property, and Intellectual Property, with specific expertise spanning Commercial Transactions, Business Entities, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Business Ethics. This focus reflects her dual commitment to academic rigor and practical legal application, particularly in commercial real estate, probate, and intellectual property frameworks.

Her scholarly output centers on foundational legal education, exemplified by her 2014 co-authored publication on intellectual property law. This work demonstrates her emphasis on translating complex legal concepts into accessible pedagogical materials, aligning with her teaching philosophy of bridging theory and practice.

Professor Veilleux has earned significant recognition for pedagogical excellence:

• OERscar Award for open educational resources (2023)
• School of Criminology and Justice Studies Teaching Excellence Award (2023)
• Leadership recognition for ADA compliance in online courses (2017)
• Haskell Memorial Award for Distinguished Teaching (2014)
• Economics Department Teaching Excellence Award (2014)

She actively mentors students through her role as faculty advocate for the River Hawks Scholars Academy, while her legal practice informs curriculum development in business law and real estate transactions. Her work demonstrates consistent innovation in both online and traditional classroom environments.