E-briefs

The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present the latest edition of E-Briefs, an electronic newsletter for alumni and friends of the Law School. Enjoy this connection to Northwestern Law. E-Briefs Features • In the News • Upcoming Events • Professional Education Visit the Northwestern Law Web Site Law Home News & Events Law School Calendar Visit the Law Alumni Web Site Alumni Home Update Your Information Volunteer Class Notes Search the Directory Give online	May 2006 Federal Judge to Speak at Graduation The Honorable Joel M. Flaum, Chief Judge of the U.S Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and a Northwestern Law alum, will address graduates, parents, and guests at the Northwestern University School of Law graduation convocation on Sunday, May 14. More... Northwestern Law Welcomes New Faculty This fall we will welcome seven new permanent faculty members to the Law School most of whom are returning following recent appointments as visiting professors at Northwestern Law. More... Bluhm Legal Clinic Launches Blog Steve Drizin, Legal Director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions and Assistant Director of the Bluhm Legal Clinic, is posting the latest news and comments on issues related to police interrogations and false confessions. More... Donors Group Seeks Young Alums The John Henry Wigmore Club is comprised of more than 700 alumni and friends who are committed to supporting Northwestern Law with significant annual support. Recent graduates can get involved early through the Young Wigmore Program, which allows younger alums to join with gradually increasing contributions. More... New Volunteer Opportunity: Grad Students in Need of Legal Advice Northwestern graduate students are seeking Law School alumni willing to provide pro bono legal services in areas related to real estate, credit and debt problems, traffic violations, and legal document review, including intellectual property. Students, who receive $19,000 to $24,000 in annual stipends for research and teaching services, generally do not have access to affordable legal services. If you would like to help, contact Penny Warren at (847) 491-8507 or by e-mail and list in which areas you are able to assist.
	In the News
	Alumni in the News FROM LEGAL BRIEFS TO BACHELORETTES: HATE YOUR JOB? THERE'S ALWAYS REALITY TV Kevin Kappock (JD '94) in Crain's Chicago Business, April 03, 2006 DOES YOUR JOB FEEL LIKE JAIL? Gary Sircus (JD '85) in Crain's Chicago Business, April 03, 2006 ARMSTRONG TEASDALE ATTY. TO RECEIVE ST. LOUIS' "2006 DISTINGUISHED LAWYER AWARD" Donald U. Beimdiek (JD '54) in St. Charles County Business Record, April 08, 2006 JUSTICE STEVENS, AT 86, JOINS JURIST-TO-WATCH LIST John Paul Stevens (JD '47) in McClatchy Newspapers, April 14, 2006 Faculty in the News MOUSSAOUI JURY DELIBERATES ANOTHER DAY Janice Nadler in National Public Radio, April 26, 2006 POLICE LINEUPS AND EYEWITNESSES Shari Seidman Diamond in The New York Times, April 24, 2006 GIULIANI'S CHICAGO BET PAYING OFF Geoffrey Richards (adjunct) in Chicago Tribune, April 21, 2006 WORLD COURT AT THE HAGUE, PART II David Scheffer in BBC's The World, April 12, 2006 WAR CRIMES TRIBUNALS David Scheffer in WAMU 88.5FM American University Radio, April 07, 2006
	Upcoming Events
	Law School Events Class of 2006 Convocation Date: Sunday, May 14 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive For more info: Click Here Conducting Empirical Legal Scholarship Faculty Workshop Dates: May 22–24 Location: Law School For more info:Click Here Alumni Events Class of 1956 Golden Reunion Date: Saturday, June 17 Time: 6–10 p.m. Location: Law School For more info: Click Here
	Professional Education Programs
	26th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute Dates: May 4–5 Location: Law School For more info: Click Here 49th Annual Short Course for Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases Dates: July 24–27 Location: Chicago For more info: Click Here 61st Annual Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys Dates: July 24–27 Location: Chicago For more info: Click Here