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The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present this latest 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.
June 2004
E-Briefs Features
* Prominent Forensic Expert Will Speak at Summer Short Courses
* Northwestern Law Welcomes International LLM/Kellogg Students
* Help Recruit Northwestern Law Students
* Summer Networking Opportunities in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City
* In the News
* Upcoming Alumni Events
* Upcoming Executive and Professional Education Programs
Prominent Forensic Expert Will Speak at Summer Short Courses
Dr. Henry C. Lee will give the keynote address and lead a workshop at the 59th Annual Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys and 47th Annual Short Course for Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases taking place July 26 through July 30. Dr. Lee has 40 years of forensic experience and has worked on more than 6,000 cases ranging from war crimes in Bosnia to the Jon Benet Ramsey murder. More...
Northwestern Law Welcomes International LLM/Kellogg Students
This June Northwestern Law welcomes a group of accomplished international attorneys as part of the Graduate Program in Law and Business (LLM/Kellogg) Class of 2005. These 23 attorneys will bring their professional and cultural perspectives from Japan, Taiwan, China, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Costa Rica, Venezuela, the Philippines, Thailand, and Israel when they arrive for orientation on Wednesday, June 16. More...
Help Recruit Northwestern Law Students
Employers nation-wide have been invited to participate in our Fall 2004 On-Campus Interview program. You can help make this year's program a continued success by verifying that your employer is participating and/or keeping us informed of any job opportunities for students and recent graduates. Please visit our Web site to learn more about how to get involved with recruiting at Northwestern Law, or call Laura Villanueva, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Marketing, at (312) 503-3281.
Summer Networking Opportunities in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City
About 150 Northwestern Law students are working in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York City as summer associates this year. In June they will meet with Northwestern Law alumni at cocktail receptions in their respective cities. For more details, click here.
IN THE NEWS | web to see more news | e-mail to report news
Faculty in the News (click title to read full article or interview)
WHO'S AFRAID OF THEORY?
Dorothy Roberts in In These Times, May 10, 2004
PERSPECTIVE: THE RULE OF PAIN
Doug Cassel in Chicago Tribune, May 09, 2004
ROAD TO TORTURE BEGAN IN AFGHANISTAN
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 06, 2004
ETHICIST CANNOT TELL A LIE
Steven Lubet in Legal Times, May 03, 2004
Alumni in the News
NEW GRADS BRACE THEMSELVES FOR THE NEXT STEP
Cassandra Becker, JD '04, in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 14, 2004
ATTORNEY MADE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF JUDICIAL REFORM GROUP
Zena D. Crenshaw, JD '84, in A Matter of Justice, May 04, 2004
LEADING THE WAY
Marian F. McElroy, JD '79, in Chicago Daily Herald, May 07, 2004
WASHBURN APPOINTED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT HOME HEALTH COMPANY
Donald A. Washburn, JD '77, in Law & Health Weekly, May 29, 2004
S.F. BANKRUPTCY PARTNER GOES FROM MORGAN TO WHITE & CASE
G. Larry Engel, JD '72, in The Recorder, May 06, 2004
APPEL TAKES NEW ADMIN ROLE AT LOYOLA
Diane C. Geraghty, JD '72, in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 10, 2004
RESTORATION OF DEATH PENALTY ADVOCATED, OPPOSED
William J. Kunkle, JD '69, in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 18, 2004
SPRINGER READIES FOR POLITICAL RETURN IN OHIO
Jerry Springer, JD '68, in Akron Beacon Journal, May 05, 2004
RECOGNITION FOR ONE WHO SHAPED PRO BONO PROGRAM
Robert A. Helman, JD '56, in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 19, 2004
UPCOMING LAW ALUMNI EVENTS | web | e-mail
Los Angeles Summer Associate and Young Alumni Networking Event
Join us for an opportunity to mingle and network with fellow alumni and current students. Latham & Watkins LLP is generously hosting and sponsoring the event.
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Latham & Watkins LLP, 633 W. Fifth St., Suite 4000
No Child Left Behind - Legislation Impact Dialogue
Join Northwestern Alumni and a distinguished group of civic leaders to explore No Child Left Behind legislation and its impact.
Date: Wednesday, June 16
Time: 8 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Union League Club, 65 W.Jackson Blvd.
Cost: $25
Chicago Summer Associate and Young Alumni Networking Event
Join us for an opportunity to mingle and network with fellow alumni and current students. With support provided by Schiff Hardin LLP
Date: Thursday, June 17
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cru Wine Bar, 888 N. Wabash Ave.
Law and Liberty in the “War” on Terrorism
Join fellow alumni for an informative and thought provoking presentation by Douglas Cassel, Clinical Professor and Director, Center for International Human Rights.
Date: Tuesday, June 22
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Location: San Diego County Bar Association, 1333 Seventh Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $20 (in advance), $25 (at the door)
New York City Summer Associate and Young Alumni Networking Event
Join us for an opportunity to mingle and network with fellow alumni and currents students. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is generously hosting and sponsoring the event.
Date: Thursday, June 24
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, Worldwide Plaza, 825 Eighth Ave.
UPCOMING EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | web | e-mail
47th Annual Short Course for Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases
Dates: July 26 - 30, 2004
Location: Chicago
For more info: Click Here
59th Annual Short Course for Prosecuting Attorneys
Dates: July 26 - 30, 2004
Location: Chicago
For more info: Click Here
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