Michael DeRienzo

Michael DeRienzo

  • Lecturer, Law
  • J.D. Villanova University School of Law
  • B.S.M. Bentley University

Teaching Interests

Human Rights and Social Justice Law; Immigration Law; Art Law; Entertainment Law

Research Interests

Immigration Law and Art Law

Consulting/Practice Interests

Litiation and Appellate Law, Immigration Law; Art Law; Entertainment Law

Bio

Mike DeRienzo is an lecturer and an attorney with a solo law firm with offices in New York City and Boston. An attorney for more than a decade after graduating from Villanova University School of Law in 2014, Mike has dedicated his practice to complex litigation and the arts. Prior to opening his own law firm, Mike worked at a variety of mid-sized and boutique law firms in New York City and Boston.

Outside of helping clients solve complex litigation issues, repatriate stolen art, or create the perfect film, Mike coaches the women's Club Hockey Team. 

Professional Memberships

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association Present
  • Art Lawyers Association Present
  • Boston Bar Association Present

    • Service

    Service: Department

  • Faculty Advisor for Faculty Advisor for Business Law Major and Minor - Present

    • Service: Professional

  • Project Member for Center for Art Law Nazi-Era Looted Art Restitutiuon Project - Present
  • Committee Member for American Immigrations Lawyers Association - Present

    • Service: University

  • Committee Member for Delongchamp Fund Committee - Present
  • Special Institutional Assignment for Faculty Senate - Present
  • Committee Member for Faculty Learning Community - Present
  • Committee Member for Bentley Brave Facilitator Development Program - Present
  • Committee Member for Inclusive Teaching Fellowship - Present
  • Student Organization Advisor for Bentley Women's Club Hockey - Present