September 2007

Dean Van Zandt Welcomes New and Returning Students
Dean David Van Zandt welcomed new and returning students to the Law School during Orientation Week, August 24 - 31. Find out more about the numerous campus improvements and renovations that were made over the summer, and learn about the new faculty joining us this year in the dean's welcome letter. Also, view information about our most recent entering class on our updated class profile web page.

Gearing Up for Reunion
Members from the classes of 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, and 2002 return to campus for Reunion Weekend Oct. 12 and 13. On Oct. 12 the Law School will host Alumni Community Day, a day-long celebration that includes classes without quizzes, tours of the Law School, a retirement reception honoring Professor John Heinz, guest speaker Jonathan Turley (JD ’87), and party in the evening. Visit the Reunion web site to register for your class reunion and find out more about exciting events planned for the weekend.

Pope and John Lecture Series on Professionalism
Professor Richard Marcus, Horace O. Coil Chair in Litigation at the University of California Hastings College of the Law, will speak on legal ethics as part of the annual Pope and John Public Lecture Series on Oct. 18 at Northwestern Law. More…

Transatlantic Symposium Focuses on Corporate Human Rights Responsibility
Academics, government officials, and representatives from corporations and civil society organizations from the United States and Europe will gather at Northwestern University School of Law on Oct. 24 and 25 for the sixth annual Transatlantic Dialogue entitled “Symposium on Corporate Human Rights Responsibility: Its Growing Relevance and Enforceability.” More…

Alumni in the News

MINNESOTA LAWYERS IN THE NEWS
Max Heerman (JD' 96) in The Minnesota Lawyer, August 27, 2007

PRO BONO: AN UNEQUIVOCAL INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT
Steven H. Schulman (JD '94) in Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, August 16, 2007

THE QUIET ADVOCATE
Andrew Block (JD '94) in C-ville Weekly, August 28, 2007

Faculty in the News

TIME TO BRING BACK THE CAPITOL JAIL?
James E. Pfander in Chicago Tribune, August 01, 2007

Law School Events

Searle Center Guest Lecture by Robert Litan
Date: September 24, 2007
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Law School
More info: web | e-mail

Searle Center OIRA Cost-Benefit Analysis Conference
Date: October 11 - 12, 2007
More info: web | e-mail

Retirement Celebration for Jack Heinz
Date: October 12, 2007
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Atrium
More info: web

Jonathan Turley (JD '87) at Alumni Community Day
Date: October 12, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Thorne Auditorium
More info: (312) 503-8494 | e-mail | web

SFPIF 5K - Northwestern Law Paper Chase
Date: October 13, 2007
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
More info: web

Pope and John Lecture Series on Professionalism
Date: October 18, 2007
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Law School
More info: web

Alumni Events

Reunion Weekend
Dates: October 11 - 13, 2007
Location: Law School
More info: (312) 503-8175 | e-mail | web

Jonathan Turley (JD '87) at Alumni Community Day
Date: October 12, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Thorne Auditorium
More info: (312) 503-8494 | e-mail | web

Tax Program Alumni Reception
Date: October 12, 2007
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Levy Mayer 117 (Lowden)
More info: (312) 503-4381 | e-mail | web

Law Board
Dates: October 26 – 27, 2007
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Law School
More info: (312) 503-0198 | web

46th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute
Dates: September 27 – 28 | November 29 -30
Location: Chicago | San Francisco, CA
More info: e-mail | web

35th Annual Securities Regulation Institute
Date: January 23 – 25, 2008
Location: Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, CA
More info: e-mail | web