September 2006

Dean Van Zandt Welcomes New and Returning Students
Dean David Van Zandt welcomed new and returning students to the Law School during Orientation Week, Aug. 25-Sept. 1. Find out more about the incoming class and upcoming events for this year, including the public lecture series, student-organized events, and Reunion, in the dean's welcome letter. Assistant Dean of Admissions Johann Lee also talks about the wealth of experience among our new students. Read about their extraordinary achievements in Dean Lee's orientation address.

Gearing Up for Reunion
Members from the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001 return to campus for Reunion Weekend Sept. 29 and 30. On Sept. 29 the Law School will also host Alumni Community Day, a day-long celebration that includes a memorial service for Professor Victor G. Rosenblum, a Fireside Chat with Dean Van Zandt, tours of the Law School, and an alumni party in the evening. Visit the Reunion Web site to register for your class reunion and find out more about exciting events planned for the weekend.

Northwestern Law Expands Executive Degree Programs to Spain
This fall Northwestern Law will launch a new 10-month Executive LLM degree program for working professionals in partnership with the renowned Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. More ...

Panel Explores Media Coverage of High-Profile Litigation
Leading journalists, lawyers, and academics will participate in a panel discussion on Sept. 14 at Northwestern Law, co-sponsored with the Medill School of Journalism, to explore inherent tensions between journalists and corporate defendants in high-profile litigation and ways to serve the interests of both. More...

Transatlantic Symposium Spotlights Human Rights Abuses in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Academics, government and corporate representatives, and human rights advocates from the United States and Europe will gather for a high-profile conference at Northwestern University's Chicago campus on Oct. 5 and 6 to address human rights abuses against civilians in Darfur, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More...

Alumni in the News

UHE LEAVING STATE GOVERNMENT FOR FIRM; WILL LOBBY; PRACTICE
David Ellis (JD '93) in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, August 10, 2006

SYNCHRONOSS SCORES SILICON VALLEY AND WALL STREET TOP TALENT
Ronald Prague (JD '88) in Synchronoss Technologies, August 28, 2006

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LAWYER TO GUIDE SONNENSCHEIN
Robert Messerly (JD '87) in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, August 02, 2006

COLLEAGUES LAUNCH EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM
Alyse Lasser (JD '84) in Chicago Daily Herald, August 11, 2006

MARK D. LITVACK JOINS MANATT'S L.A. OFFICE
Mark D. Litvack (JD '83) in Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, August 01, 2006

CLERKING FOR U.S. JUDGE FIRED HER AMBITIONS
Mary Lane Mikva (JD '80) in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, August 09, 2006

INLAND REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCES PROMOTION OF SPRECHER BROOKS AS GENERAL COUNSEL
Beth Sprecher Brooks (JD '79) in Inland Real Estate Corp., August 02, 2006

LESSONS IN STAGE PRESENCE PROVE VALUABLE IN LAW CAREER
Audrey Rubin (JD '78) in Chicago Tribune, August 14, 2006

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD NAMES NEW REGIONAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Marlin Osthus (JD '76) in National Labor Relations Board, August 16, 2006

Faculty in the News

THE BATTLE OF GUANTANAMO BAY
Joe Margulies (JD '88) in City Pages, August 30, 2006

KIDS LOBBYING FOR PLUTO SENDS WRONG MESSAGE ON SCIENCE
Steve Lubet in Chicago Sun-Times, August 27, 2006

COMMENTARY: PITTING SECULAR LAW AND `HIGHER LAW'
Steve Lubet in Chicago Tribune, August 22, 2006

THE UN MIDEAST CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION PARAGRAPH-BY-PARAGRAPH
Anthony D'Amato in The Jurist, August 13, 2006

WRONGFULLY CONVICTED PEOPLE GET PITTANCE FOR YEARS IN PRISON
Karen Daniel in Chicago Sun-Times, August 11, 2006

THE END (EXCERPT)
Karen Daniel and Jeffrey Urdangen in Illinois Times, August 10, 2006

MORE PAY SOUGHT IN WRONGFUL JAILINGS
Karen Daniel and Jeffrey Urdangen in Chicago Tribune, August 10, 2006

ISRAEL'S NEW GROUND OFFENSIVE AND THE UN PEACEKEEPING PLAN
Anthony D'Amato in The Jurist, August 09, 2006

RECORDING POLICE INTERVIEWS MUST BE MANDATORY
Steve Drizin in The Daily Journal, August 07, 2006

A PROPOSED UN RESOLUTION ON THE MIDDLE EAST
Anthony D'Amato in The Jurist, August 07, 2006

THE DRAFT UN MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE RESOLUTION
Anthony D'Amato in The Jurist, August 06, 2006

Law School Events

Medill-Law Panel Discussion: "Who is the Finder of Fact in High Profile Litigation?"
Date: Thursday, Sept. 14
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Law School
For more info: e-mail | web

The Sedona Conference Institute - Fundamentals of eDiscovery and the New Rules
Date: Friday, Sept. 15
Location: Law School, Thorne Auditorium
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Faith in the Law Week
Dates: Sept. 18 - 22
Location: Law School
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Diversity Week
Dates: Sept. 25-29
Location: Law School
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Lawyer as Problem Solver
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 27
Time: 5-9 p.m.
Location: Law School
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Victor G. Rosenblum Memorial Service
Date: Friday, Sept. 29
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Law School
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Transatlantic Symposium - "The Humanitarian Crises in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of the Congo"
Dates: Oct. 5 and 6
Location: Law School and Wieboldt Hall
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Pope & John Lecture on Professionalism
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 10
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Law School
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Alumni Events

JD-MBA Alumni Association Fall Reception
Date: Thursday, Sept. 21
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Law School
For more info: (312) 503-8175 | e-mail | web

Reunion Weekend 2006
Dates: Sept. 29 and 30
Location: Law School
For more info: (312) 503-8175 | e-mail | web

Northwestern Alumni Leadership Symposium
Dates: Oct 19 and 20
Location: Northwestern University, Evanston Campus
For more info: http://www.nualumni.com/leadership/index.html

45th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute - Chicago Session
Dates: September 28 - 29
Location: Law School, Thorne Auditorium
Sponsors: DataCert, Inc.; FTI Consulting; Huron Consulting Group; Latham & Watkins LLP; Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
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45th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute - San Francisco Session
Dates: November 30 - December 1
Location: The Westin St. Francis, 335 Powell St., San Francisco
Sponsors: DataCert, Inc.; FTI Consulting; Huron Consulting Group; Latham & Watkins LLP; Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
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