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Dean’s Cabinet
After 32 years in law—managing litigation for a global advertising giant among other roles—Elizabeth (Beth) DiRusso, JD ’92, is helping shape the next generation of law and business leaders.
As one of the directors of the Suffolk Entrepreneurship and Educational Development (SEED) Collaborative’s Consulting Clinic, she leverages decades of experience in corporate law, compliance, and strategic problem-solving to help students deliver practical solutions for emerging entrepreneurs.
DiRusso’s legal career spans high-stakes litigation and leadership at Omnicom Group Inc., a Fortune 500 company with operations in more than 100 countries. Later, as an entrepreneur, DiRusso started a law practice advising startups and emerging companies.
Her experience at Omnicom and as principal at DiRusso Corporate Counsel has given her a unique perspective on the challenges startups face—from navigating complex regulations to anticipating contractual pitfalls. At SEED, she channels that knowledge into mentoring student consultants as they advise real-world clients on legal, marketing, and resource acquisition strategies.
Her commitment to experiential learning runs deep. As a Suffolk Law student, DiRusso thrived in the Moot Court and Prosecutor Clinic programs, which confirmed her desire to become a prosecutor and taught her the value of hands-on practice.
“The Prosecutor Clinic was phenomenal. I felt like part of the team,” she recalls. Those formative experiences now inform her approach to guiding students through the SEED program, where theory meets application.
DiRusso’s connection to Suffolk Law has remained strong. She served as president of the Law School Alumni Board and now sits on the Dean’s Cabinet, reinforcing her dedication to the school’s mission. “I am happy to be able to make a philanthropic contribution to Suffolk’s success as Suffolk certainly contributed to mine,” she says. “As a director at SEED, I enjoy working with the students and sharing my insight and experience. The work we do at SEED is in my wheelhouse.”
Hers is a classic Suffolk Law success story; grateful for the opportunities Suffolk gave her, she now invests her time and expertise in helping students find their path. For Suffolk Law mentees, that means learning from someone who has tackled the complexities of in-house counsel, collaborated with C-suite leadership, and faced the challenges of entrepreneurship. DiRusso is eager to share those experiences to help prepare students for their own futures.
Elizabeth DiRusso, JD ’92
Photograph: Andrea Chalon Photography
