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The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present this edition of Northwestern Law E-Briefs, an electronic
newsletter for alumni and friends of the Law School. We hope you enjoy this connection to Northwestern Law, its
alumni, and its students.
E-Briefs Features
* Q&A with David Van Zandt
* Thanks to Alumni Volunteers Who Made Career Panels Successful
* Faculty in the News
* Alumni in the News
* Upcoming Events
Q&A WITH DAVID VAN ZANDT
Dean David E. Van Zandt discusses Northwestern Law's approach to legal education in the seventh of a series of interviews
with the deans of the schools and colleges of Northwestern. To read the interview, click
here. After reading the Q&A, please e-mail any questions to dearlawdean@law.northwestern.edu
THANKS TO ALUMNI VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE CAREER PANELS SUCCESSFUL
The Center for Career Strategy and Advancement would like to thank alumni for participating in the following panel
discussions. For information about other volunteer opportunities, click
here.
Clerkship Information Session and Panel, April 16, 2003
Claire Boyle '02, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Chris McFadden '00, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood
Andy Polovin '01, Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott
Rebecca Shapiro '01, Azulay, Horn, Khalaf & Yoo
How to Turn Your Summer Associate Position into a Full-time Offer, April 17, 2003
Michael Gray '92, Jones Day Reavis & Pogue
Terri Mascherin '84, Jenner & Block
Jason Rosenberg '01, Goldberg, Kohn, Bell, Black, Rosenbloom & Moritz
FACULTY IN THE NEWS (click title to read full article or interview)
A
new Iraq; Media memo: Time to learn history lessons
James Lindgren in Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2003
For
the wrongfully convicted, luck sometimes comes into play
Karen Daniel and Lawrence Marshall in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 26, 2003
Boy
soldiers, and now boy prisoners
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 25, 2003
Why
our federal judges deserve a decent pay increase
Steve Lubet in Chicago Sun-Times, April 21, 2003
ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
A
nation at war; The courts
Salem Chalabi, class of 1993, in The New York Times, April 20, 2003
U.S.
District Court for the Western District of NY swears in new magistrate
Marian W. Payson, class of 1984, in The Daily Record of Rochester, April 18, 2003
Caring
intensively for her wounded neighborhood
Julie Menin, class of 1992, in The New York Times, April 17, 2003
To see more of Northwestern Law in the news, click
here. If you have Northwestern Law media coverage to report, click
here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Living the Legacy - Alumni Dinner, May 1, 2003, Law School
The Black Law Students Association and Law Alumni Association present "Living the Legacy" with honored guest
and keynote speaker Rita A. Fry '79. Come celebrate our achievements with alumni who have paved the way and graduates
who will follow in their footsteps.
Book Signing: Talking
It Through: Puzzles of American Democracy, May 3, 2003, Evanston
Professor Robert Bennett will be talking about and signing copies of his recently published book Saturday, May 3,
at 3 p.m. at Barnes and Noble at 1701 Sherman Ave., Evanston.
Employment Disputes: Strategies
for Successful Prevention and Litigation, May 15, 2003, Law School
This intensive, in-depth program provides a solid understanding of employment discrimination law with practical techniques
for preventing actions as well as defending and litigating potential claims.
2003 Graduation Ceremony, May 18, 2003, Navy Pier, Chicago
Paul Simon, who served in both the U.S. House and Senate as well as in the Illinois House and Senate and as lieutenant
governor of Illinois, will deliver the main address at the Northwestern Law graduation ceremony. Neil O'Connor, class
of 1974, will speak on behalf of alumni.
Mutual Fund Directors
Forum: Regional Seminars, May - June, 2003, Various Locations
Interactive, small group meetings providing investment company independent directors with opportunities to discuss
a broad range of current issues, including the implications of recent SEC regulatory initiatives.
