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In this interview, John Fenton, Jr., a distinguished professor of law at Suffolk University Law School, discusses his educational background, his family’s longstanding connection to Suffolk, his career in the court system and as a legal educator. Judge Fenton also reflects on the evolution of the law school, his tenure as dean, his involvement with the building of Sargent Hall, and the importance of public service. He concludes with a discussion of Suffolk’s impact on the community and advice for current law students.