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February 2011

Interim Dean Kim YurackoQ&A with Interim Dean Kim Yuracko
Newly instated Interim Dean Kim Yuracko recently sat down with the E-Briefs team to discuss her current vision and direction for the Law School during this transition period. Read the complete interview...

Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Symposium
Join us on Friday, March 4, for "The Economics of Intellectual Property and Technology," a full-day conference for students, practitioners, and academics to discuss current IP and technology law topics. The events include an IP and Technology Conversation lead by Northwestern Law Professor John McGinnis with Professor Robert Bennett and George Mason Professor Ilya Somin. For more information and to register for this event, please visit the Journal web site. This event is free and open to the public.

Judges Needed for Arlyn Miner Moot Court - CLE Credit Available
Oral arguments for the non-competitive 2011 Arlyn Miner Moot Court for first-year students will be held on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13. We need judges and would greatly appreciate your assistance. If you live in the Chicago area and are interested in being a judge, please e-mail Jason Kaiser or call (312) 503-0473. CLE credit is available for this event.

Alumni Career Webinar
The Center for Career Strategy and the Office of Alumni Relations will host an alumni-oriented career webinar on Tuesday, March 15 from noon to 1 p.m. The webinar will feature an updated snapshot of the legal job market as well as job search strategies for the Northwestern Law alumni community. Visit our site for registration information and webinar details. The Center for Career Strategy would also like to remind all alumni that their services, including personalized counseling, resume and cover letter evaluations, and job search strategies, are available to Northwestern Law graduates for life. E-mail Sheetom Ashbrook or call 312-503-3498 to schedule an appointment.

In the News

Alumni in the News

DURBIN FORMS NEW JUDICIAL RECOMMENDATIONS COMMITTEE
Richard A. Devine JD '68 in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, January 11, 2011

Faculty in the News

WHITE HOUSE TO PURSUE HEALTH-CARE APPEAL AFTER FLORIDA RULING
Stephen B. Presser in BusinessWeek, February 01, 2011

WILL COUNTY LAUDED FOR SELF-CRITICAL LOOK INTO BOTCHED RILEY FOX CASE
Steven Drizin in the Chicago Tribune, January 30, 2011

THE GOVERNOR WRINGS HIS HANDS ON THE DEATH PENALTY
Leigh Bienen in the New York Times, January 28, 2011

EMANUEL'S NAME WILL BE ON CHICAGO MAYOR'S BALLOT
Dawn Clark Netsch in National Public Radio, January 28, 2011

EMOTIONS MAY SIDETRACK USE OF SAFETY DEVICES
Jay Koehler in BusinessWeek, January 20, 2011

Upcoming Events

Law School Events

Global Village
Date: February 11
Location: Law School Atrium
Lead Sponsors: Chapman and Cutler and Skadden, Arps, Slate and Meagher & Flom

Women's Leadership Coalition Annual Symposium
Date: February 14-18
Location: Law School
Lead Sponsors: Vedder Price, Foley & Lardner, Mayer Brown, Paul Hastings, Sullivan & Cromwell, White & Case

Small Business Opportunity Center (SBOC) Conference
Guest Speaker: Chuck Templeton
Date: February 26
Location: Law School Atrium
More info: web

Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property 6th Annual Symposium
Date: March 4
Location: Law School
Lead Sponsors: McDonnell Boehnen, Hulbert & Berghoff and Searle Center on Law Regulation, and Economic Growth
More Info: web

Alumni Events

Alumni Career Webinar
Date: March 15, Noon
Location: Online only
More info: web