At age 35, Brendan Kelly has already lived several lives. He spent a decade working as a teacher. He’s served as a regional field director for the Republican National Committee and as the manager of a popular country-rock band. Three years ago, this former Boston middle school teacher decided to go back to school himself, enrolling in suffolk_law’s dual-degree program to pursue his JD and MPA and become a criminal defense attorney. Kelly sees a direct link between his classroom and courtroom work: “I look at teaching as providing kids with a foundation so they can go on and find opportunities to better themselves. As an attorney, I want to provide people accused of crimes with the opportunity to go on and lead productive lives.” #suffolkuniversity #suffolk #boston #classof23 #graduation #commencement #seniorspotlight #suffolklaw