March 2003 - #1

The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present this edition of Northwestern Law E-Briefs, an electronic newsletter for alumni and friends of the Law School. We hope you enjoy this connection to Northwestern Law, its alumni, and its students.

E-Briefs Features
* Support the Class of 2003: Order a T-Shirt Today
* Call for Arlyn Miner Moot Court Judges
* Bartlit Center Trial Team Wins Regional Champion Ship
* Faculty in the News
* Alumni in the News
* Upcoming Events

SUPPORT THE CLASS OF 2003: ORDER A T-SHIRT TODAY
Every year the 3L class creates a T-shirt to raise money towards graduation activities. This year's design depicts the infamous "Gnome" that appears in school's courtyard in various get-ups to represent the characteristic Northwestern Law 1L, 2L, and 3L. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own one! Order your long-sleeve or short-sleeve shirt online today and have it shipped to you directly. Orders must be received by March 14. For pictures of the shirt design and ordering info, click here.

CALL FOR ARLYN MINER MOOT COURT JUDGES
In April first-year students will participate in the non-competitive Arlyn Miner Moot Court as part of their Communication and Legal Reasoning course. We are eager to have alumni participate as judges for all rounds. The rounds will be in the evenings of April 7, 9, 10, 14 and 17. A meal will be served in Lowden at 6:00 p.m. Arlyn Miner Moot Court has been a tradition at the Law School for almost 40 years and it relies for its success on the assistance we get from alumni serving as judges. Anyone interested in participating should contact Jason Kaiser at j-kaiser@law.northwestern.edu or phone 312-503-0473 for more information.

BARLIT CENTER TRIAL TEAM WINS REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Northwestern's 2003 Bartlit Center Trial Team won the Regional Championship in the Association of Trial Lawyers of American (ATLA) Mock Trial Competition, which took place in Chicago, March 1-2, 2003. Students on the winning team are Melissa Goodwin '04, Kristy Mace '03, Kathryn Starnella '04, and Pete Surdo '04. To learn more, click here.

FACULTY IN THE NEWS(click title to read full article or interview)

2 Cite DNA, seek to be set free in 1976 murder
Karen Daniel in Chicago Tribune, February 19, 2003

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

On the job moves
Sherese Smith, class of 1996, in Corporate Counsel, March 01, 2003

Pages
Dale Bumpers, class of 1951, in Daily News (New York), February 23, 2003

Busy court welcomes 3 new judges
A. Benjamin Goldgar, class of 1982, in BCD News and Comment, February 19, 2003

Advocacy lawyer joins firm to coordinate pro bono work
Angela C. Vigil , class of 1995, in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, February 18, 2003

To see more of Northwestern Law in the news, click here. If you have Northwestern Law media coverage to report, click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Book Signing: Talking It Through: Puzzles of American Democracy, March 1 and 6, 2003
Professor Robert Bennett will be talking about and signing copies of his recently published book Saturday, March 1, at 3 p.m. at the Barnes and Noble at 1441 W. Webster Ave.; and Thursday, March 6, at 12:30 p.m. at Brent Books and Cards, 309 W. Washington.

Julius RosenthalLecture Series, March 4-6, 2003, Law School
Danielle Allen, associate professor of classical languages and literatures, political science and the committee on social thought at the University of Chicago, will deliver three lectures that are also the basis for her forthcoming book titled Talking to Strangers: on rhetoric, distrust, and citizenship.

Echoes of a Caged Soul & Voices in Time, March 6, 2003, Law School
Sponsored by the Children and Family Justice Center, a live performance about women who served time in prison and an exhibit resembling a prison cell will be featured at the Law School Thursday, March 6, 2003.

Julius H. Miner Moot Court Final Rounds, March 7, 2003
The final round of the Julius H. Miner Moot Court Competition will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, in Lincoln Hall. The final two teams will argue in front of federal circuit court judges: Hon. Richard C. Tallman, class of 1978, (9th Circuit); Hon. Michael Kanne (7th Circuit); and honorable James L. Ryan (6th Circuit).

Arlyn Miner Moot Court Competition, April 7-17, 2003, Law School
The Arlyn Miner Moot Court, part of the Communication and Legal Reasoning Program, is a noncompetitive moot court for first-year students. Oral arguments will be held on five dates: April 7, 9, 10, 14, and 17. We still need judges and would greatly appreciate your assistance. If you live in the Chicago area and are interested in being a judge, please e-mail Jason Kaiser at j-kaiser@law.northwestern.edu or call 312-503-0473.

Wigmore Follies 2003: Law Mi§erables, April 5, 2003, Law School
As part of the 2003 graduation celebration, we are pleased to invite all alumni to Wigmore Follies 2003: Law Mi§erables. The annual musical comedy revue features skits written and performed by students, except for the faculty skit, of course. For more information visit the Wigmore Follies website. If you would like to make a much needed contribution to help fund production costs, please contact Executive Director Peter Moore at pmoore@law.northwestern.edu, or call (312) 642-0718.

23rd Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute, April 10-11, 2003 Chicago, Illinois
Current and critical updates on the latest in securities and corporate law including the most recent developments from Senior SEC officials.