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The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present this latest 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.
May 2004
E-Briefs Features
* Delaware Senator to Speak at Class of 2004 Graduation
* Northwestern Law Bids Farewell to Dean of Students
* Children and Family Justice Center Honors Three Chicago Firms and a Federal Judge
* Get Involved in the Alumni Coaching Program
* In the News
* Upcoming Law School Events
* Upcoming Alumni Events
* Upcoming Executive and Professional Education Programs
Delaware Senator to Speak at Class of 2004 Graduation
U.S. Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.) is scheduled to deliver the main address at the Northwestern University School of Law graduation convocation on Sunday, May 16, at the Arie Crown Theater. More...
Northwestern Law Bids Farewell to Dean of Students
Northwestern Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni said goodbye to Theresa Cropper, Associate Dean and Dean of Students, on Friday, April 30. Cropper, who has been with Northwestern Law for 14 years, is leaving the Law School to become the National Director of Diversity at Piper Rudnick LLP. More...
Children and Family Justice Center Honors Three Chicago Firms and a Federal Judge
Northwestern University School of Law's Children and Family Justice Center recognized three Chicago law firms and a federal judge for their contributions to juvenile justice and education as part of the center's Children's Law Pro Bono Project. More...
Get Involved in the Alumni Coaching Program
Strong interviewing and networking skills are essential job search tools in a tight economy. Northwestern Law students need your help to hone these invaluable skills. Volunteer as an alumni coach to conduct mock interviews with current law students over the summer and fall. Sign up to participate in the Alumni Coaching Program online.
IN THE NEWS | web to see more news | e-mail to report news
Faculty in the News (click title to read full article or interview)
Race, Class, and Care
Dorothy Roberts in Boston Review, April 30, 2004
Guantanamo and the Rule of Law
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, April 26, 2004
Study Suspects Thousands of False Convictions
Steven Drizin in The New York Times, April 19, 2004
World Court to Texas: Follow Your Own Laws
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Tribune, April 11, 2004
Virtue Is Its Own Reward
Steven Lubet in The American Lawyer, April 09, 2004
Alumni in the News
Atty. Earns Merit Award for Work on MBA Law Week
Doug Palmer, JD '00, in Daily Journal of Commerce, April 23, 2004
Braun Consulting Names Paul J. Marushka Leader of Marketing & Sales
Paul J. Marushka, JD '96, in Business Wire, April 26, 2004
Firefight in Fallujah, Suicide Bombings in Basra; Date is Set for Bush and Cheney to Appear Before 9/11 Commission; Interview with Salem Chalabi (excerpt)
Salem Chalabi, JD '93, in CNN, April 21, 2004
Thomas V. Skinner Named EPA Acting Assistant Administrator
Thomas V. Skinner, JD '87, in U.S. Newswire, April 05, 2004
Kaye Scholer LLP Acquires Experienced Corporate Lawyer to Expand Private Equity Practice
Gary R. Silverman, JD '86, in PR Newswire, April 12, 2004
Judge Karla F. Wright Improves in Poll
Karla F. Wright, JD '83, in The Ledger (Lakeland, FL), April 19, 2004
Amedisys Appoints Donald A. Washburn to Board of Directors
Donald A. Washburn, JD '77, in PR Newswire, April 27, 2004
Accountants Next Target for Underdog & Underdog
Mary Stowell, JD '74, in Chicago Tribune, April 28, 2004
Chicago Attorney to Testify Before U.S. House Subcommittee on Trademark Protections
Robert W. Sacoff, JD '73, in PR Newswire, April 13, 2004
Royal Gold Appoints Vice President and General Counsel
Randy L. Parcel, JD '70, in Canada NewsWire, April 27, 2004
Employing Excellence (excerpt)
Andrew Kramer, JD '69, in Legal Times, April 19, 2004
The Court Comes Together
Earl E. Pollock, JD '53, in ABA Journal, April 01, 2004
Stevens Reminisces
John Paul Stevens, JD '47, in Texas Lawyer, April 26, 2004
UPCOMING LAW SCHOOL EVENTS | web | e-mail
Class of 2004 Convocation
Dates: May 16, 2004
Times: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Arie Crown Theater
For more info: Click Here
UPCOMING LAW ALUMNI EVENTS | web | e-mail
Los Angeles Summer Associate and Young Alumni Networking Event
Join us for an opportunity to mingle and network with fellow alumni and current students. Latham & Watkins LLP is generously hosting and sponsoring the event.
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Latham & Watkins LLP, 633 West Fifth Street, Suite 4000
For more info: Click Here
Chicago Summer Associate and Young Alumni Networking Event
Join us for an opportunity to mingle and network with fellow alumni and current students.
Date: Thursday, June 17
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cru Wine Bar, 888 N. Wabash Ave.
For more info: Click Here
New York City Summer Associate and Young Alumni Networking Event
Join us for an opportunity to mingle and network with fellow alumni and currents students. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is generously hosting and sponsoring the event.
Date: Thursday, June 24
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Worldwide Plaza, 825 Eighth Ave.
For more info: Click Here
UPCOMING EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | web | e-mail
47th Annual Short Course for Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases
Dates: July 26 - 30, 2004
Location: Chicago
For more info: Click Here
59th Annual Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys
Dates: July 26 - 30, 2004
Location: Chicago
For more info: Click Here
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