Media

Our presence in the media can have a positive impact on the Law School's reputation; it is therefore important to provide a coordinated response to all media inquiries about Northwestern Law. Media representatives may occasionally contact departments directly to seek comments on various topics. Please refer to the following guidelines on how you should respond to inquiries from the press.

Media Calls
If you are ever asked to comment on general or specific Northwestern Law news, events, policies, etc., please refrain from giving a statement. Instead, refer the caller to University Relations' Director of Media Relations, Pat Tremmel at (847) 491-4892.

Faculty Expert Commentary
Faculty are often asked to comment as expert sources for many news stories not directly related to Northwestern Law news, events, or policies. In such cases, faculty members do not need to notify us of their contact with the press beforehand.

Faculty interested in submitting Op-Eds to local or national papers can consult with University Relations' Director of Media Relations, Pat Tremmel, for editorial and submission advice.

Please remember to inform the Communications Department, law-communications@law.northwestern.edu, after you speak to the press about an issue or submit an article. We will then post the commentary on our In the News Web page when it is published.

Press Releases
Press releases are used to publicize announcements or events to a wider audience outside the Law School. Release drafts should include the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of your event or announcement. Releases will be posted on our News & Events page.

To request a press release for your announcement or event contact the Communications Department at law-communications@law.northwestern.edu.

Commercial Filming
Diane Doyne, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, must be notified before any planned commercial filming takes place at the Law School.