Associate Professor, Management
Professor Kapelner has more than 30 years experience in business, college teaching, and the practice of law. His areas of practice include civil and criminal litigation, alternative dispute resolution, real estate, small business, and employment law. Prior to joining the faculty at Merrimack College, Professor Kapelner served in private industry in such capacities as corporate planning and forecasting, employment law, and utility regulation. His current research interests center on employment law, corporate and premises liability.
Professor Kapelner is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and United States District Court For The District Of Massachusetts.
The College’s Evening of Gratitude returned for the first time since 2019 and celebrated donors and supporters whose gifts have fundamentally altered the trajectory of the institution in a positive and impactful way. Additionally, Dr. Joseph Kelley, professor of religious and theological studies, received the Merrimack College Saint Augustine Medal.