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 2007 Law Board Chair Terri Mascherin to Speak at Graduation Law Board chair and Jenner & Block partner Terri L. Mascherin (JD '84) will address graduates, parents, and guests at the Northwestern University School of Law graduation convocation on Sunday, May 13. More... Professor Ron Allen named Yangtze River Scholar The Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China has designated Professor Ronald J. Allen a Yangtze River Scholar. The highest academic honor given by the People’s Republic of China, Yangtze River Scholar award was announced by the office of Vice-President Zhang Baosheng of China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing. Allen is the fourth American to receive this award and the first law professor, domestic or foreign to be so honored. More... Spring 2007 Clinic Newsletter Now Online The latest issue of Bluhm Legal Clinic News & Notes can be downloaded from the clinic Web site. Elaine McChesney It is with sadness that we report that Elaine McChesney, Senior Lecturer, passed away on April 11, after a long battle with cancer. Elaine joined the Law School in 2003. Beloved by her students, she was an excellent teacher. She was also a prominent, successful arbitrator, serving in various arbitration/mediation positions with the American Arbitration Association, and was of counsel with Sidley, Austin, Brown & Wood, where she focused on intellectual property transactions and technology transfer. Elaine was a respected and beloved community member who will be greatly missed.
	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 WORLD COURT AT THE HAGUE, PART II David Scheffer in BBC's The World, April 12, 2006 WAR CRIMES TRIBUNALS David Scheffer on WAMU 88.5FM American University Radio, April 07, 2006
	Upcoming Events
	Law School Events Class of 2007 Convocation Date: Sunday, May 13 Time: 1:30 p.m. Location: Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive For more info: Click Here Alumni Events Chicago Summer Associate & Young Alumni Networking Reception Date: June 6, 2007 Time: 6:00 p.m. More info: web \| email \| (312) 503-8882 London Alumni Reception With Dean Van Zandt Date: May 15, 2007 Time: 6:45 p.m. More info: web \| email JD-MBA Alumni Association New York Reception Date: June 6, 2007 Time: 6:30 p.m. More info: web \| email \| (312) 503-8175 San Francisco Summer Associate & Young Alumni Networking Reception Date: June 13, 2007 Time: 6:30 p.m. More info: web \| email \| (312) 503-8882 New York Summer Associate & Young Alumni Networking Reception Date: June 20, 2007 Time: 6:30 p.m. More info: web \| email \| (312) 503-8882
	Professional Education Programs
	50th Annual Short Course for Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases Dates: July 23–26 Location: Chicago For more info: Click Here 62nd Annual Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys Dates: July 23–26 Location: Chicago For more info: Click Here