Leadership Messages

Law School Canceling Classes and Moving to Remote Operations on Friday, January 12th Due to Winter Storm

January 11, 2024

Dean Hari Osofsky

The National Weather Service is forecasting a winter storm beginning late tonight, Thursday, January 11th. Due to the likely significant impact on morning and evening commutes, the Law School is canceling classes and moving to remote operations for all staff.

Building a Welcoming and Inclusive Community Together

November 21, 2023

Dean Hari Osofsky

We are deeply committed to working together to build a community that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone. In order to build this community together, we must not only unequivocally condemn all forms of hate, but also create an environment in which we can see each other’s humanity.

Supporting Our Community

October 12, 2023

Dean Hari Osofsky

Many in our community have been directly impacted by the horrific violence that continues to unfold. Our deepest condolences are with those who have experienced profound loss, and our thoughts remain with those who fear for the wellbeing of their loved ones.

Welcome to Our 2023-24 Visiting Professors

August 22, 2023

Dean Hari Osofsky

We are excited for all of the ways in which they will enrich our community in the coming year as they share their scholarship, teach courses, and participate in our events.

U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Race-Conscious Admissions Programs

June 29, 2023

Dean Hari Osofsky

Earlier today, President Schill shared a statement with the Northwestern University community regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

Big Ten Law Schools Affirm Commitment to Diversity

June 21, 2023

Dean Hari Osofsky

Dean Osofsky joins with the deans of the Big 10 law schools to affirm our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through legally permissible means, regardless of the outcome of the cases now pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Will Not Participate in U.S. News Rankings

November 21, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has decided not to participate in the U.S. News rankings because its approach does not align with our law school’s values.

Denouncing Racist Video

September 20, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

We have learned of a racist video that is circulating on social media. Based on our investigation, we have confirmed that the person who made this video is not a current student, but someone with a similar name appears to be a former student at the Law School.

Five Faculty Members Appointed to Chairs

August 17, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

Please join me in congratulating Professors Emily Kadens, Michael Kang, Heidi Kitrosser, Jide Nzelibe, and Deborah Tuerkheimer on this well-deserved recognition of their important scholarly contributions.

Welcome to Our 2022-23 Visiting Professors

August 16, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

We are excited for all of the ways in which they will enrich our community in the coming year as they share their scholarship, teach courses, and participate in our events.

Acknowledging Our Pain, Anger, and Sadness and Our Commitment to Work for Greater Justice

May 25, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

We want to acknowledge today’s two-year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, the school shooting in Uvalde, the hate-driven killings in Buffalo, and too many other incidents of violence and hate in our community and around the country and world.

Congratulations to our Graduates and Thank You!

May 16, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

Congratulations to the Class of 2022! We are so proud of you and it was wonderful to celebrate your milestone achievement with you and your friends and family.

Statement on Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

February 26, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

I am extremely disturbed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine in clear violation of international law and by its human impact. As lawyers and future lawyers, we have a duty to uphold and protect the rule of law.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 17, 2022

Dean Hari Osofsky

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Excited to Build Our Next Chapter Together

August 02, 2021

Dean Hari Osofsky

I am very honored to join the Northwestern Pritzker Law community as your new dean and excited for all that we will create together. This is an extraordinary law school and community. We have the opportunity at this time of change to build on our strengths and develop an innovative next chapter.