Franklyn Salimbene

  • Senior Lecturer Emeritus, Law
  • Member, Curriculum Policy Committee
  • Senior Associate, Bentley Service-Learning Center
  • Member, Board of Directors, Jamaica Pond Association
  • Chair, Arborway Committee for Public Transit, Inc.
  • LL.M. in International Law and Legal History, London School of Economics
  • J.D. Suffolk University
  • M.A. in International Relations; American Government, Northeastern University
  • M.Div. St. Mary's University
  • B.A. Boston College

Teaching Interests

Legal Environment of Business; Moot Court;
Legal History; British Law and Politics; Service-Learning

Research Interests

Transportation Modes and Policies; Urban Environmental Issues;
Court Interpreter Practice and Training; Pedagogy

Consulting/Practice Interests

Public Advocacy and Pro-Bono Consultation on Transportation Issues

Bio

LLM London School of Economics; JD Suffolk University; Senior Lecturer in Law; Former Director, Bentley Service-Learning Center; Former Research Fellow, Bentley Center for Business Ethics; Visiting Professor (2005), University College Dublin; Former partner White, Salimbene & Madek, Boston.

Professional Memberships

  • Academy of Legal Studies in Business 2008-01-01 - Present
  • Massachusetts Bar 1977-12-01 - Present
  • Awards and Honors

  • Bentley Innovation in Teaching Award, Bentley University
  • Bentley Innovation in Teaching Award, Bentley University
  • Distinguished Teacher Award, United States Department of Education
  • Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

    Journal Articles


  • Salimbene, F. P. (2017). Compensation for Per Diem Court Interpreters: A Road Block at the Intersection of Employer Classification and Sovereign Immunity. Academy of Legal Studies in Business National Proceedings, (48)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2016). Teaching Law to Business Students: Using Moot Court as a Pedagogical Approach. Academy of Legal Studies in Business, (47)
  • Salimbene, F. P., Kulow, M. D. (2015). Making Service-Learning Work for Undergraduate Business Law Education: Issues and Answers. Academy of Legal Studies in Business National Proceedings, (46)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2013). Service-Learning in Business Education: Stakeholders, Project Models, and International Collaboration. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, (3) 10 62-71.
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2011). Releases of Liability for Service-Learning Programs: Effective, Innocuous, or a Waste of Time. Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, (3) 1 23ff. (Link)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2009). Teaching Social Responsibility through Service-Learning: Are We Responsible?. EFMD Global Focus, (3) 3 36-39.
  • Salimbene, F. P., Mongell, A. C. (2009). It's Not Just for Law School Anymore: Moot Court and the Enhancement of Business Student Skills. Academy of Legal Studies in Business National Proceedings, (40) 17. (Link) (Forthcoming)
  • Salimbene, F. P., Lynch, J. E., Nixon, M. R. (2008). A Role for Service-Learning in Tax Education: Teaching Compliance and Controversy Resolution. Academy of Legal Studies in Business,, (Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting) 39 12.
  • Salimbene, F. P., Geiger, S. (2007). Adding Value to International Business Education: An Irish-American Roadmap to Service-Learning. International Journal of Management Education, (6) 2 95ff. (Forthcoming)
  • Salimbene, F. P., Buono, A. F., LaFarge, V. V., Nurick, A. J. (2005). Service-Learning and Management Education: The Bentley Experience. Academy of Management Learning and Education, (4) 5-Sep 336-344.
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2000). Providing Access to Justice for Linguistic Minorities. Section Review: Massachusetts Bar Association, (2) 4.
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1999). The OAS and the OECD Move against Transnational Bribery: Implications for US Businesses and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Business and Society Review, (104)
  • Salimbene, F. P., Ferrera, G. R. (1997). Alternative Approaches to Accountants' Liability to Non-Clients: Privity to Contract, Intended Beneficiary, or Forseeability. Business Law Review, (30)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1997). Court Interpreters: Standards of Practice and Standards for Training. Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, (6)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1993). Technology Transfer: Guard your Knowledge. Business and Economics Review, (39)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1993). US Business and Technology Transfer in the post-UNCED Environment. Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade, (17)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1990). The Effects Doctrine and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in EC CompetitionLaw: The Wood Pulp Case. North Atlantic Regional Business Law Review, (23)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1989). The United Nations Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations: A Review and Update. North Atlantic Regional Business Law Review, (22)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1988). The Amoco Cadiz as an Introduction in Teaching International Law to Business Students. North Atlantic Regional Business Law Review, (21)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1979). National Sovereignty: Britain Against the European Court. Suffolk Transnational Law Journal, (3)
  • Book Chapters


  • Salimbene, F. P. (2009). Voices: The Academic Institution-- Service-Learning at Bentley College . SAn Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass
  • Salimbene, F. P., Kennedy, S. R. (2006). Bentley's Service-Learning Scholarship Program: Finding and Nurturing Student Scholars . Providence, RI: Campus Compact
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2002). Service-Learning: An Avenue to Academic Success . Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing (Forthcoming)
  • Salimbene, F. P., Ferrera, G. R. (1996). Fiduciary Responsibility and the Duty to Account for Clients' Funds . Westport, CT: Quorum Books
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1994). Equity, UN Development Efforts, and The Code of Conduct on TransnationalCorporations . Westport, CT: Quorum Books
  • Salimbene, F. P. (1992). Consultation Procedures under UN Rules for the Control of RestrictiveBusiness Practices . Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press
  • Conference Proceedings


  • Salimbene, F. P., Hosie, R. A. (2012). “Teaching Law Using a Short-Term Learning Abroad Model: An Example from A Course in Legal History” Academy of Legal Studies in Business National Proceedings
  • Digital and Electronic Media, Social Media, Blogs, Podcasts


  • Salimbene, F. p. 2017. "The Last Streetcar to Arborway"
  • Other Scholarly Work


  • Salimbene, F. P. (2022). ‚ÄúEnvironmental Impacts of the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act on Communities of Color: Where Do We Go from Here?‚Äù. Annual Conference of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (Forthcoming).
  • Wiggins, W. P. (2019). Transit-Oriented Development: The Quest for Sustainable Cities in the Age of the Automobile.. Annual Conference of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (Forthcoming).
  • Presentations


  • Wiggins, W. P., Salimbene, F. P. (2023). “The On-going Environmental Injustice of the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Conference San Diego, California
  • Wiggins, W. P., Salimbene, F. P. (2022). “Environmental Impacts of the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act on Communities of Color: Where Do We Go from Here?” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Conference 2022 Louisville, Kentucky
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2020). “Urban Transportation Project Design: Personal Injuries and Governmental Immunity” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Conference Academy of Legal Studies in Business Providence, Rhode Island
  • Wiggins, W. P., Salimbene, F. P. (2019). “Cities, Environmental Regulation, and Transit-Oriented Development” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business, 2019 Annual Conference Montreal, Canada
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2019). “Harmonizing State Regulation of Bicycle Safety Equipment” Presented at the North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association North Atlantic Regional Business Law Association Conference Boston
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2018). “Cycling in the City: Being Heard as Well as Seen” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Conference Portland OR
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2018). “Avoiding Liability in Transportation Planning: Streetcars, Bicycles and the Roadway” Presented at the Boston Street Railway Association Boston Street Railway Association August Meeting
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2017). “Compensation for Per Diem Court Interpreters: A Road Block at the Intersection of Employer Classification and Sovereign Immunity” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Conference Savannah GA
  • Lichtenstein, S. D., Bennett Jr., R., Kunkel, R., Shedd, P., Herron, D., Pierre-Louis, K., Salimbene, F. P. (2017). “Faculty Experiences Teaching Abroad; Enhancing Student Learning with Travel Embedded Courses.” Presented at the ALSB Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) Savannah, GA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2017). “Compensation for Per Diem Court Interpreters: A Massachusetts Lesson in the Drawbacks of Filing Suit” Presented at the Northeast Regional Academy of Legal Studies in Business Northeast Regional Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Conference Cooperstown NY
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2016). “Seeking Peaceful Coexistence: Streetcars and Bicycles in the New Urban Environment” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Conference San Juan PR
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2016). “Using Moot Court as a Pedagogical Tool” Presented at the Northeast Regional Business Law Association Northeast Regional Business Law Association Annual Conference Manchester VT
  • Salimbene, F. P., Kulow, M. D. (2015). “Measuring the Use of Service-Learning Pedagogy among Business Law Faculty: Insights, Issues, and Answers” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting Philadelphia, PA
  • Salimbene, F. P., Kulow, M. D. (2014). “The LGBT Community, Service-Learning, and Legal Education” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting Seattle, WA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2013). “Protecting Universities and Faculty in Experiential Education from Suits by Students: Practical Tips in Designing Releases of Liability” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting Boston, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2013). “Service-Learning Weds Active Academic Learning with Effective Service to and in the Community” Presented at the Center for Promoting Ideas Global Business and International Management Conference Vancouver, BC
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2012). “Teaching Law Using a Short-Term Learning Abroad Model” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting Kansas City Missouri
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2011). “Implementing Service-Learning in a Curriculum” Presented at the Endicott College Endicott College Faculty Colloquium Beverly, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2011). “Developing and Implementing an International Travel Component in a Law Course” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting New Orleans, LA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2011). “Service-Learning: Connecting Campus and Community” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting New Orleans
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2010). “Service-Learning as a Teaching Strategy” Presented at the Harvard University Academic and Professional Programs for the Americas Cambridge, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2010). “Making Moot Court Matter: How to Get the Most out of Moot Court Simulations” Presented at the Northeastern Political Science Association Northeastern Political Science Association Annual Meeting Boston, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P., Mongell, A. C. (2009). “It's Not Just for Law School Anymore: Moot Court and the Enhancement of Business Student Skills.” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting Denver, CO
  • Salimbene, F. P., Bacewicz, O. (2008). “Internationalizing Service-Learning through Study Abroad Programming” Presented at the AACSB International AACSB International Faculty Conference on Learning and Research St. Petersburg, FL
  • Salimbene, F. P., Lynch, J. E., Nixon, M. R. (2008). “A Role for Service-Learning in Tax Education: Teaching Compliance and Controversy Resolution” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting Long Beach, CA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2008). “Building a Service-Learning Course: A Four-Step Process” Presented at the Bristol Community College Professional Development Workshop for Bristol Community College Service-Learning Faculty Fall River, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2007). “Students as Colleagues” Presented at the Bristol Community College Bristol Leadership Conference Fall River, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2007). “Bentley Service-Learning Activities in Waltham” Presented at the Brandeis University Justice Begins at Home Waltham, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2007). “Developing the Complete Student: A Role for Service-Learning in Business Education” Presented at the European Foundation for Management Development The Role of a Business School in Developing a Complete Student Rouen, FRANCE
  • Buono, A. F., Salimbene, F. P., Kukish, R., Manning, E. (2006). “The Bentley Civic Leadership Program: Student Participation in the Bentley Alliance for Ethics & Social Responsibility” Presented at the AAC&U Civic Engagement Imperative Conference Providence, Rhode Island
  • Kelley, P. C., Buono, A. F., Salimbene, F. P., Wokutch, R. (2006). “International CSR/Service-Learning Projects: Design Models, Community Impact and Prerequisites for Success” Presented at the International Association of Business & Society Merida, Mexico
  • Salimbene, F. P., Geiger, S. (2006). “Adding Value to International Business Education: An Irish-American Roadmap to Service-Learning” Presented at the European Foundation for Management Development Meeting on Undergraduate Management Education Dublin, IRELAND
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2006). “Adding Value to International Business Education: An Irish-American Roadmap to Service-Learning” Presented at the European Foundation for Management Development Meeting on Undergraduate Management Education Dublin, IRELAND
  • Salimbene, F. P., Kamm, J. B., Carneiro, M. (2006). “National Outreach for Natural Disaster Recovery: The Bentley Bayou LaBatre Clinic Project” Presented at the Case Weatherhead School of Management National Undergraduate Business Symposium Cleveland, OH
  • Salimbene, F. P., Kennedy, S. R. (2006). “Finding and Training Service-Learning Student Leaders” Presented at the Bentley University Students as Colleagues Institute Waltham, MA
  • Salimbene, F. P., Berdrow, I. (2006). “Assessing Service-Learning Projects Using a Comparative Design: Traditional and International Models” Presented at the Indiana Univiersity-Purdue University Indiana The 2006 Assessment Institute Indianapolis, IN
  • Salimbene, F. P., Lichtenstein, S. D., Ferrera, G. R. (2005). “Service-Learning as a Component of Legal Education” Presented at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business Academy of Legal Studies in Business Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA
  • Salimbene, F. P., Buono, A. F. (2005). “The Bentley Civic Leadership Program” Presented at the Association of American Colleges and Universities Civic Engagement Imperative Conference of the Association of American Colleges and Universities Providence, RI
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2005). “Preparing Students for Working in the Community” Presented at the National University of Ireland International Conference on Civic Engagement and Service Learning Galway, IRELAND
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2005). “Service-Learning: Concept and Practice” Presented at the Quinn School of Business, University College Dublin University College Dublin Faculty Seminar Dublin, IRELAND
  • Salimbene, F. P., Webster, J. (2003). “Administrative Models for Service-Learning Programs” Presented at the Massachusetts Campus Compact New England Regional Service-Learning Conference Amherst, MA
  • Reviews


  • Wiggins, W. P., Salimbene, F. P. (2023). Unending Environmental Injustice: The Legacy of the 1956 Federal-Aid Highway Act. , (Volume 53) Issue 3
  • Salimbene, F. P., Wiggins, W. P. (2020). Transit-Oriented Development: The Quest for Sustainable Cities in the Age of the Automobile. , (45) -1
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2020). Bumps Along the Track to Implementaing Sustainable Options for Urban Transportation: A Case Study in Bycycles, Personal Injuries, and Governmental Discretionary Immunity. , (30)
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2019). Establishing an Enforceable National Standard for Bicycle Safety Equipment: Taking a Point-of-Sale Approach to Lights, Bells, and Reflectors. , (46) 1
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2017). Seeking Peaceful Coexistence: Streetcars and Bicycles in the New Urban Environment. , (7) 2
  • Salimbene, F. P. (2017). Using Moot Court Simulations as Teaching Tools: An Implementation Guide for Business Law Instructors. , (19)
  • Service

    Service: Department


  • Internship Coordinator for LTFP 2016-05-01 - Present
  • Coordinator for LTFP 2014-12-01 - 2015-01-31
  • Service: Public


  • Volunteer for Boston Debate League 2018-02-08 - Present
  • Board Member for Jamaica Pond Association 1996-03-01 - Present
  • Chairperson for Arborway Committee for Public Transit, Inc. 1986-01-01 - Present
  • for Boston Debate League 2016-02-22 - 2016-02-22
  • Community Service for Boston Debate League 2014-02-07 - 2014-02-07
  • Community Service for Boston Debate League 2013-03-01 - 2013-03-01
  • Community Service for Boston Debate League 2012-02-10 - 2012-02-11
  • Service: Professional


  • Editorial Review Board Member for Atlantic Law Review 2017-09-01 - Present
  • Committee Member for American Collegiate Moot Court Association 2011-07-01 - 2012-06-30
  • Pro Bono Consultant for Burns & Levinson, LLP 2007-03-01 - 2011-02-28
  • Conference/Workshop Session Chair for American Association for Paralegal Education 1999-08-01 - 1999-08-31
  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Massachusetts Bar Association 1998-05-01 - 1998-05-31
  • Service: University


  • Committee Member for Faculty Senate 2018-07-01 - 2021-06-30
  • Committee Member for Curriculum Policy Committee 2016-09-01 - 2021-06-30
  • Committee Member for Curriculum Policy committee 2016-06-01 - 2021-06-30
  • Task Force Member for Bentley Sustainability Transportation Task Force 2014-05-01 - 2015-09-30
  • Faculty Adviser for Nonprofit Organizations Minor 2011-09-01 - 2018-06-30
  • Committee Member for University Ethics Committee 2010-09-01 - 2014-12-31
  • Committee Member for Curriculum Implementation Committee 2002-09-01 - 2011-05-31
  • Director for Bentley Service-Learning Center 2001-07-01 - 2011-06-30