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April 2009

150 YearsCelebrate the Sesquicentennial
Northwestern Law turns 150 this year. In celebration of our sesquicentennial, we have launched a Web site that chronicles the history of the Law School. Take a moment to travel through some highlights of our past.

Alumni Networking and a Movie at IMAX Theatre
Dean David Van Zandt and the Northwestern Law Alumni Association invite alumni to attend a free networking event on Wednesday, April 29. The reception starts at 5:45 p.m. at Riva on Navy Pier and is followed by a 7 p.m. private screening of Under the Sea 3D at the IMAX Theater at Navy Pier. More…

Register for Alumni Career Webinar
Facing critical career decisions while dealing with the impact of the current economy? The Center for Career Strategy and Advancement and the Office of Alumni Relations will host an alumni-oriented career webinar on Thursday, April 16 from noon to 1 p.m. (CDT) during which we will present a snapshot of the legal job market as well as job search and coping strategies for the Northwestern Law alumni community. Click here to register for this free online event.

Spring 2009 Advocacy and Ethics Film Series
Films often portray the best and worst of the legal profession, providing an ideal method for analyzing and evaluating both positive and negative aspects of the practice of law. Join three of Northwestern Law’s most well-regarded professors for a lively moderated discussion of crucial issues in advocacy and legal ethics, as raised in three award-winning films. In consideration of the current economic situation and Illinois attorneys' desire to earn professional responsibility credits with quality programming, we are pleased to offer the spring Advocacy and Ethics Film Series at a significant discount. Each session is $125 and participants can earn 2.0 credits. More…

Join Northwestern Pre-law Society Alumni Advisory Board
For minimal time and effort, you can make a large impact serving on the Northwestern Pre-law Society Alumni Advisory Board. Advisors may be law students, alumni practicing law, or those who are employing their law degrees in other ventures. No minimum time is required to serve on the board, only an interest in helping students as keynote speakers, panelists, or mentors. For more information, please contact Roland Lara or Kimberly Miller Rubenfeld.

In the News

Alumni in the News

MARLEN KRUZHKOV JOINS BUTZEL LONG AS A SHAREHOLDER BASED IN NEW YORK
Marlen Kruzhkov JD '98 in Business Wire, March 25, 2009

A FIELD OF FOUR FOR U.S. ATTORNEY POSITION
Tina Sciocchetti JD '91 in The Times-Union (Albany, NY), March 23, 2009

COUNTY BOARD OKS CUNNINGHAM FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER POST
Abishi Cunningham JD '72 in The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 17, 2009

WRONG ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Noah Bialostozky JD '08 in The Baltimore Sun, March 17, 2009

JUSTICE STEVENS CITES INFLUENCE OF MARBURY V. MADISON
John Paul Stevens JD '47 in CNN, March 17, 2009

MICHIGAN LEADERS IN THE LAW 2009: RICHARD H. BERNSTEIN, FARMINGTON HILLS
Richard Bernstein JD '99 in Michigan Lawyers Weekly, March 16, 2009

MICHIGAN LEADERS IN THE LAW 2009: GEORGE A. GOOGASIAN, BLOOMFIELD HILLS
George Googasian JD '61 in Michigan Lawyers Weekly, March 16, 2009

PATRIOT COAL NAMES JOSEPH W. BEAN TO NEW POSITION OF SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - LAW & ADMINISTRATION
Joseph Bean JD '87 in Health Business Week, March 13, 2009

IT'S HIS MISSION TO GET YOU MOTIVATED
Michael Dermer JD '93 in The Record (Bergen County, NJ), March 11, 2009

CHINESE-AMERICAN AT FRONT DOOR OF WHITE HOUSE
Christina Tchen JD '84 in The Financial Times, March 06, 2009

LCA-VISION ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF EDGAR F. HEIZER TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Edgar Heizer JD '84 in Health Business Week, March 06, 2009

RETIRED BELL BOYD & LLOYD PARTNER STANLEY P. SKLAR TO DIRECT ARBITRATION STUDIES AT DEPAUL'S CENTER FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Stanley Sklar JD '64 in DePaul University newsroom, March 05, 2009

Faculty in the News

BEAMAN TALKS TRIAL AT CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL
Karen Daniel, Jeffrey Urdangen, and the Center on Wrongful Convictions in The Pantagraph, March 13, 2009

Upcoming Events

Law School Events

Wigmore Follies 2009
Date:
April 3-4
Time: 8 to 10:30 p.m.
Lead Sponsor: Sidley Austin LLP
More info: web | email | 847.530.5271

Advanced Topics in Taxation Colloquium
Date:
April 9
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Rubloff 339
More info: web | email | 312.503.0841

SFPIF Annual Public Service Benefit Dinner
Date: April 16
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Atrium
Lead Sponsor: Jenner & Block LLP
More info: web | email

Advanced Topics in Taxation Colloquium
Date:
April 16
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Rubloff 339
More info: web | email | 312.503.0841

Habeas Chorus Spring Talent Show
Date: April 20
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Rubloff 150
More info: web | email

Alumni Events

Alumni Career Webinar
Date: April 16
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Law School
More info: web | email

Professional Education Programs

Advocacy and Ethics Film Series: 12 Angry Men
Date: April 23
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: Law School
More info: web

29th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute
Date: April 30-May 1
Location: Chicago
More info: web