April 2006

Northwestern Law Students Take Spring Break of Service
Two groups of Northwestern Law students and three faculty members traveled to Louisiana over spring break to participate in relief efforts and offer legal assistance to Gulf Coast residents and organizations. More...

Paying Tribute
On March 22 the Law School unveiled a wall-mounted monument in tribute to the alumni and friends who supported our record-setting fundraising campaign, "Building the Great Law School for the Changing World" (1996-2003). The monument recognizes donors who contributed $1,000 or more to the Law School over the course of the campaign. The wood-and-glass display hangs on the east wall of the Law School's Atrium, near the base of the staircase.

Small Business Opportunity Center Hosts Entrepreneurship Conference
On April 8, prominent members of the business and legal community will attend and present at a workshop conference organized by students in the SBOC to explore various issues related to entrepreneurship and small business. On April 7, the SBOC will host a teaching workshop for law school faculty and administrators highlighting cutting edge issues in entrepreneurship education. More...

Memorial Services Planned for Victor Rosenblum
The Law School will hold a memorial service over reunion weekend to honor the late Victor Rosenblum, Nathaniel L. Nathanson Professor of Law Emeritus, who passed away on March 13. The service will take place on Friday, Sept. 29. More details will be provided as they become available. More...

Are You in a Position to Hire or Refer an Opportunity?
We still have students seeking summer and permanent employment. If you are in a position to hire a student or refer an opportunity, please contact Bill Chamberlain, Assistant Dean for Career Strategy. Additional information on our student population and formal recruitment programs is available from the Career Strategy Center. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Alumni in the News

WHEN THEORY MEETS PRACTICE
Tom Morsch and Lacey Bundy (JD '05) in ABA Business Law, March 31, 2006

NONPROFIT TEACHES CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 'NOT ALL LAWYERS GO TO COURT'
Adewale Oduye (JD '05) in In Legal Color, Inc., March 14, 2006

COULD CHATTANOOGA BE GETTING THE REPUTATION?
Elizabeth Elmore (JD '04) in Chattanooga Times Free Press, March 10, 2006

INVOKING EMERGENCY POWERS NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY
Ridarson Galingging (SJD '04) in The Jakarta Post, March 06, 2006

LEADER DOGS FOR BLIND MAKES PUSH TO EMPLOYERS
Richard Bernstein (JD '99) in Crain's Detroit Business, March 06, 2006

UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE
Jennifer L. Bluestein (JD '96) in The New York Times, March 19, 2006

MINORITY COUNSEL GATHERING TO HIGHLIGHT DIVERSITY GAINS
Neville M. Bilimoria (JD '94) in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 14, 2006

ANDREW APPOINTS GENERAL COUNSEL
Justin Choi (JD '90) in Andrew Corporation, March 28, 2006

FTI CONSULTING HIRES THREE NEW SENIOR PROFESSIONALS
Michael Pace (JD '89) in FTI Consulting, Inc., March 07, 2006

IN SEARCH OF THE ELUSIVE IN-HOUSE JOB
Kathryn Kimura Mlsna (JD '77) in Chicago Lawyer, March 01, 2006

BOOK TRACES HISTORY OF 'MADNESS'
Eddie Einhorn (JD '60) in Charleston Gazette, March 06, 2006

Faculty in the News

WHY HAMDAN IS RIGHT ABOUT CONSPIRACY LIABILITY
David Scheffer in The Jurist, March 30, 2006

COMMENTARY: NU PROFESSOR INSPIRED
Victor Rosenblum in Chicago Tribune, March 25, 2006

VICTOR ROSENBLUM DIES; HIGHLY REGARDED TEACHER OF LAW
Victor Rosenblum in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 15, 2006

SCHOLAR, ABORTION FOE
Victor Rosenblum in Chicago Tribune, March 15, 2006

PROF'S PLAN WOULD CHANGE STATE ELECTORAL ROLE
Robert Bennett in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, March 10, 2006

THE ABRAMS REPORT
Steve Drizin in MSNBC, March 01, 2006

COUGAR SPOTTING
Steve Lubet in The American Lawyer, March 01, 2006

Law School Events

Julius Rosenthal Foundation Lecture Series
Dates:April 4 - 6
Location: Law School
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SBOC Faculty Workshop Conference
Date: Friday, April 7
Location: Law School
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SBOC Entrepreneurship Conference
Date: Saturday, April 8
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Law School
Sponsors: Goldberg Kohn; Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Latham & Watkins LLP; Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg
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Alumni Events

Women's Leadership Coalition's 3rd Annual Networking Cocktail Reception
Date: Wednesday, April 5
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location : Law School
Platinum Sponsor: Kirkland & Ellis LLP
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SFPIF Annual Public Service Benefit Dinner
Date: Tuesday, April 11
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: Law School
Lead Sponsors: DLA, Piper, Rudnick, Gray, Cary; Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw
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Prof. Martin H. Redish - A Day With Northwestern
Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Location: Norris University Center, Evanston, IL
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26th Annual Ray Garrett Jr. Corporate and Securities Law Institute
Dates: May 4 - 5
Location: Law School
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