April 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
* Simon to Deliver Graduation Address
* Ask DVZ
* Faculty in the News
* Alumni in the News
* Upcoming Events

SIMON TO DELIVER GRADUATION ADDRESS
Paul Simon, who served in both the U.S. House and Senate as well as in the Illinois House and Senate and as lieutenant governor of Illinois, will deliver the main address at the Northwestern Law graduation convocation Sunday, May 18, 2003. Neil O'Connor, class of 1974, will speak on behalf of the alumni. For more information, click here.

ASK DVZ
Is there some burning question you have been dying to ask David Van Zandt, (a.k.a DVZ ), dean of Northwestern Law? Well now's your chance. Send a question, and in the next issue of E-Briefs, he may answer yours. Alumni were instrumental in developing our Strategic Plan in 1998, and your input continues to be a vital resource in determining the direction of the school and spreading the word about the Northwestern Law Difference. Send your question to dearlawdean@law.northwestern.edu.

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

War from 30,000 feet; The irresponsible nation
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Tribune, March 23, 2003

New world order, U.S. style
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 20, 2003

Northwestern U. School of Law plans forum on the FCC
James Speta in Communications Daily, March 14, 2003

Detention without due process
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 13, 2003

ALUMNI IN THE NEWS

Business; Faces & Places
Angela C. Vigil, class of 1995, in Chicago Tribune, March 24, 2003

Review: Bumpers sidesteps dirt to unearth roots
Dale Bumpers, class of 1951, in Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, March 23, 2003

Glendale woman seeks title of Miss USA, Esq.
Candace Smith, class of 2002, in The Cincinnati Enquirer, March 20, 2003

Huszagh chutzpah
Richard Huszagh, class of 1983, in Daily Herald, March 14, 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

Midwest Public Forum on Media Ownership, April 2, 2003, Law School
Industry leaders, activists and academics will address new FCC regulations. Michael J. Copps, Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will be in attendance.

Chicago Young Alumni Event, April 5, 2003, Chicago
Come catch up with fellow young alumni and talk to prospective students about life after Law School. This event is in conjunction with Day at Northwestern Law for prospective students.

Wigmore Follies 2003: Law Mi§erables, April 5, 2003, Law School
The annual musical comedy revue features skits written and performed by students, except for the faculty skit, of course. 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.

Arlyn Miner Moot Court Competition, April 7-17, 2003, Law School
Oral arguments for the noncompetitive Arlyn Miner Moot Court for first-year students will be held on: 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.

Julius Rosenthal Lecture Series, April 9, 2003, Chicago
Danielle Allen's final lecture for the Julius Rosenthal Lecture Series has been rescheduled. She will deliver the lecture titled "Political Friendship and the Good of Rhetoric" at noon on April 9 in Rubloff 150.

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