Personal profile
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External Affiliations
- Dr. Gormley opened his own office and practiced law for nearly twenty years focusing on representing indigent criminal defendants, individuals with mental health issues, and convicted sex offenders before the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board.
Previous employer
- Faculty positions at North Shore Community College and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell
- Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board - worked on a decision involving grand jury secrecy in tax prosecutions
- Office of Essex County District Attorney - worked on civil forfeitures in illegal drug distribution cases as well clerking & practicing in an office focusing on murder and drug distribution defense
Education/Academic qualification
B.A., Lesley University
Juris Doctor, J.D., New England Law
Law & Policy, LP.D., Northeastern University
Disciplines
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedure
- Law and Economics
- Law and Psychology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Navigating our Role and Responsibilities with Title IX and Student Accommodations
Gormley, P. R., Mar 5 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Teaching Courses on Capital Punishment
Gormley, P. R., Mar 6 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Demystifying the Law with Engaging, Real-World Projects
Gormley, P. R., Mar 12 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Teaching About the Death Penalty in Criminal Justice Programs
Gormley, P. R., Mar 12 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Artificial Intelligence: Policies on Usage in Student Work and Research
Gormley, P. R., Mar 21 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Breaking Down Barriers: How Inclusive Access Textbooks Can Transform Learning
Gormley, P. R., Mar 20 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Competency-Based Education 101
Gormley, P. R., Mar 21 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Current Issues in Criminal Justice: An Analysis of the Contemporary Topics Influencing Criminal Justice
Gormley, P. R., Mar 20 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference session
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Getting Your Assessment Process Started Workshop
Gormley, P. R., Mar 19 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Workshop
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Innovations in Pre-Law Advising in a Post Affirmative Action Era
Gormley, P. R., Mar 20 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Workshop
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Activities
- 1 Participation in conference
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Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Annual Meeting
Gormley, P. R. (Organizer)
Mar 3 2026 → Mar 7 2026Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Lynn University hosts first criminal justice group visit event
Gormley, P. R., Kerker, S., Parker, T., Casey, K. A., Allen, D., McGillicuddy, S. & Ketcher, D.
10/29/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Specialized Lynn University program helps officers grow as leaders
3/28/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment