March 2002 - #2
The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present this edition
of Northwestern Law E-Briefs, an electronic newsletter for alumni and
friends of Northwestern Law School. We hope you enjoy this connection
to Northwestern Law, its alumni, and its students.
Northwestern Law E-Briefs Features:
*New "Spotlight on Sports" Alumni Exhibit Unveiled
*Northwestern Law Alumni Among Chicago's Toughest Lawyers
*ITP Students Leave for Chile, Malawi, and South Africa
*Upcoming Events
NEW "SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS" ALUMNI EXHIBIT UNVEILED
From the "Black Sox" scandal in 1920 to the recent championship years
of the Chicago Bulls, our graduates have made history in sports entertainment.
The Law Alumni Association is pleased to unveil a new photograph exhibit,
"Spotlight on Sports." Located in Alumni Hall, between the McCormick and
Levy Mayer buildings, this display highlights the significant and varied
accomplishments of alumni in the world of sports. Look for a feature on
these alumni in the next issue of our Alumni News publication
in late spring.
NORTHWESTERN LAW ALUMNI AMONG CHICAGO'S TOUGHEST LAWYERS
Tom Geraghty '69, associate dean of clinical education and director of
the Bluhm Legal Clinic, is named one of Chicago's toughest lawyers in
the March issue of Chicago Magazine. Other alumni recognized include
Thomas D. Decker '63, Edward Genson '65, G. Flint Taylor '72, and William
P. Wilen '73. To read the full article click
here.
ITP STUDENTS LEAVE FOR CHILE, MALAWI, SOUTH AFRICA
More than 60 students participating in the International Team Projects
course leave for an intense two-week field study abroad during the Law
School's spring break March 16 - April 1. Tom Geraghty will take 21 students
to Malawi, Angela Coin will take 25 to Chile, and Cheryl Graves will take
15 to South Africa. To learn more about International Team Projects click
here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brodsky Family Northwestern JD/MBA Lecture featuring SEC Chairman Harvey
Pitt, April 4, 5:30 p.m., Law School
Harvey Pitt, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,
will deliver this inaugural lecture, funded by the Brodsky Family Northwestern
JD/MBA Fund. For more information click
here.
Julius H. Rosenthal Foundation Lecture Series, April 9-11, 4 p.m.,
Rubloff 150, Law School
Garry Wills, Northwestern University's Pulitzer prize-winning history
professor, will deliver the 2002 Julius Rosenthal Lecture Series on "Jefferson
and the Slave Power." For more information click
here.
"Breaking through Barriers", Joffrey Ballet Spring Event for Leading
Chicago Women, April 17
Alumnae of Northwestern Law are invited to join the Joffrey Ballet
of Chicago and fellow professional women for a complimentary reception
for the Joffrey's opening night performance.
