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The Northwestern Law Alumni Association is pleased to present this edition of Northwestern Law E-Briefs, an electronic
newsletter for alumni and friends of Northwestern Law School. We hope you enjoy this connection to Northwestern
Law, its alumni, and its students.
Northwestern Law E-Briefs Features:
* Dean's Summer Letter
* Northwestern Law Enrolls Strongest Class Ever
* It's Reunion Time!
* Law School to Host Hearings on the Preliminary Report of the ABA Task Force on Corporate Responsibility
* Faculty in the News
* Upcoming Events
DEAN'S SUMMER LETTER
David Van Zandt welcomes returning students and the new incoming classes and updates the community on changes that
have taken place this summer, including facility improvements, faculty additions, and new curricular programs. To
read the Dean's Summer Letter, click
here.
NORTHWESTERN LAW ENROLLS STRONGEST CLASS EVER
The median LSAT score of this year's entering JD class is 168 -- up one point from last year and up 4 points from
1996. And 86 percent of entering JD students have at least one year of work experience; more than 60 percent have
two or more years. To learn more about this year's entering class click
here.
IT'S REUNION TIME! OCTOBER 25-26, 2002
We are gearing up for a spectacular weekend of special events, dinner and dancing. Reunion weekend is an excellent
time for you to re-connect with classmates and find out about all of the exciting things happening at the Law School.
For more information, click here.
LAW SCHOOL TO HOST HEARINGS ON THE PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE ABA TASK FORCE ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
The preliminary report from the Task Force examines systemic issues relating to corporate responsibility arising out
of the bankruptcy of Enron and other like situations. The hearings will take place Friday, September 20, 2002, from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Law School. To testify or for more information, click
here.
FACULTY IN THE NEWS (click title to read full article or interview)
Do
unto others...; America fights international covenants against torture
Douglass Cassel in Chicago Tribune, September 01, 2002
Sniping
fails to study judge's merits
Steven Lubet in The Atlanta Journal and Constitution, August 28, 2002
Former
SEC chairman discusses Kopper plea
David S. Ruder on CNNFN: MARKET CALL, August 21, 2002
On
Iraq, Bush's forces are split
Anthony D'Amato in The New York Times, August 17, 2002
Term
Limits for the High Court
Steven G. Calabresi and Akhil Reed Amar in The Washington Post, August 09, 2002
UPCOMING EVENTS
The 4th Annual Professional Estate Planning Seminar with Roy Adams, September 19-20, 2002, Law School
This program, conducted by Roy Adams, offers extensive tools and techniques for estate planning professionals
including 2001 tax law variations of traditional planning. To learn more or register for the program, click
here.
Preliminary Report of the ABA Task Force on Corporate Responsibility, September 20, 2002, Law School
The Report sets forth a variety of recommendations relating to internal corporate governance and lawyer responsibilities
and conduct, including several proposals relating to amendment of the Model Rules of Professional Responsibility.
To testify or for other information, click here.
The 14th Annual Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and the Corporate Client; E-Business: New Strategies for
Corporate Counsel, October 3, 2002, Law School
Take a practical approach to leading intellectual property issues - ranging from practical solutions to managing
intellectual property in-house, to global issues, and to approaches to controlling spiraling litigation costs. To
register, click here.
The 41st Annual Corporate Counsel Institute, October 10, 2002, Law School
Distinguished lawyers from across the nation will analyze legal and regulatory implications of Enron/WorldCom,
such as enforcement, disclosure, governance, D&O insurance, compensation, and ethical obligations. To register, click here.
