June 2006

Graduation Photos Online
There was laughter, there were tears, there were 409 students who graduated Northwestern Law on May 14. View photos from the ceremony, which took place at the Arie Crown Theater, as well as from other graduation week events online. And while graduation is on your mind...

Graduating Class Gift Close to Challenge Goal
More than $64,000 has been raised towards the 2006 graduating class gift, which will help fund a 2006 stained glass window, the Victor Rosenblum Memorial Book Scholarship, and other efforts. Only five more graduates need to contribute to meet alumnus Randy Kaplan's (JD '93) Participation Challenge. Kaplan will donate $2,500 if participation reaches 85%. The deadline for contributing has been extended to August 30, and gifts and pledges can be made online or by calling the Office of Alumni Relations and Development at (312) 503-0195. You were part of the class, now be part of the legacy!

Clinic Professor Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Thomas H. Morsch, Clinical Professor of Law and Hochberg Family Director of the Small Business Opportunity Center, at their 40th Anniversary Campaign for Justice Luncheon on Monday, June 26. For more information about the luncheon, please contact the Legal Assistance Foundation at scaskey@lafchicago.org.

SEC Commissioner to Address Mutual Fund Directors Forum Workshop
On June 7, Annette Nazareth, SEC Commissioner, will deliver a keynote speech to mutual fund directors and practitioners at an industry workshop, "Lifting the Veil: Mutual Fund Trading Practices and Best Execution Workshop" taking place at Northwestern Law. More...

Northwestern Law Welcomes International LLM/Kellogg Students
On June 12 Northwestern Law officially welcomes a group of accomplished international attorneys as part of the Graduate Program in Law and Business (LLM/Kellogg) class of 2007. These 34 attorneys will bring their professional and cultural perspectives from more than 20 countries, including Brazil, China, Israel, Turkey, and Uruguay. More...

Representing Northwestern Law
More than 100 alumni volunteers participate in our Firm and Corporate Representative Program through which they help raise awareness and support for Northwestern Law among fellow alumni at their firms or businesses. The program's representatives also host visits with the Dean at their firms or companies. For more information on how to participate, contact Michael Knoeller, Assistant Director, Annual Giving, by e-mail or call (312) 503-1769.

Alumni in the News

FOREIGN EXPERIENCES ORIENT LAW STUDENTS TO A GLOBALIZING PROFESSION
Hudson Hollister (JD '05) and David Van Zandt in Chicago Lawyer, May 01, 2006

A CUT ABOVE
Kimberly Vertolli-Kirk (JD '05) in Capitol File Magazine, May 08, 2006

RICHARD BERNSTEIN; LAWYER FIGHTS ARDUOUS BATTLES FOR EQUALITY
Richard Bernstein (JD '99) in The Detroit News, May 13, 2006

BAXTER APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL; TREASURER SUCCEEDS AS CFO
Robert Davis (JD '98) in Baxter International Inc., May 17, 2006

ALAN GILBERT AND AMY SWEDBERG HAVE BEEN ELECTED PARTNERS OF THE LAW FIRM OF MASLON EDELMAN BORMAN & BRAND
Alan Gilbert (JD '98) in The Minnesota Lawyer, May 22, 2006

ILLUMINA APPOINTS CHRISTIAN CABOU SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL
Christian G. Cabou (JD '90) in Business Wire, May 31, 2006

KRISTA L. EDWARDS NAMED NEW CHIEF COUNSEL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY AGENCY
Krista Edwards (JD '88) in U.S. Transportation Department, May 08, 2006

Q&A: WHY ARE LAWYERS SO STRESSED AND DEPRESSED?
Doug Litowitz (JD '88) in Chicago Reader, May 01, 2006

MN LEGAL BRIEFS
Cooper Ashley (JD '80) in The Minnesota Lawyer, May 15, 2006

BUEHLER AWARDED ALUMNI MEDAL
Robert Knuepfer (JD '78); Carter Phillips (JD '77) in Northwestern University, May 09, 2006

IN THE ROBERTS COURT, MORE ROOM FOR ARGUMENT
Carter Phillips (JD '77) in The New York Times, May 03, 2006

Faculty in the News

JOSTLING OVER JUSTICE
David Scheffer in Foreign Policy, May 31, 2006

UNLOCK THE DOOR TO HISTORY'S ATROCITIES
David Scheffer in Financial Times, May 26, 2006

THE ABRAMS REPORT
Steve Presser in MSNBC, May 22, 2006

WBEZ HAS AIR TIME TO FILL? TUNE IN ON THE CANADIANS
Steve Lubet in Chicago Sun-Times, May 15, 2006

AROUND TOWN
Dawn Clark Netsch in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 11, 2006

TD BLOG INTERVIEW WITH DAVID SCHEFFER
David Scheffer in The Talking Dog, May 04, 2006

THE MESSAGE OF THE MOUSSAOUI CASE
John McGinnis in The New York Times, May 04, 2006

WHITHER THE POST-O'CONNOR COURT?
Stephen Presser in The American Spectator, May 01, 2006

Law School Events

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Alumni Events

DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary US LLP Visit with the Dean
Date: Friday, June 9
Time: 8:30 a.m.
For more info: (312) 503-1769 | e-mail | web

Holland and Knight Firm Visit with the Dean
Date: Friday, June 9
Time: Noon
For more info: (312) 503-1769 | e-mail | web

Class of 1956 Golden Reunion
Date: Saturday, June 17
Time: 6 - 10 p.m.
Location: Law School
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Visit with the Dean
Date: Friday, June 30
Time: 8:30 a.m.
For more info: (312) 503-1769 | e-mail | web

Lifting the Veil: Mutual Fund Trading Practices and Best Execution Workshop
Date: June 7
Location: Chicago
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49th Annual Short Course for Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases
Dates: July 24–27
Location: Chicago
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61st Annual Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys
Dates: July 24–27
Location: Chicago
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