2006-2007

November

Northwestern Law Teams Win Two Trial Competitions
Two Northwestern Law trial teams won recent competitions, including a championship at the Buffalo-Niagara Invitational Mock Trial Tournament and a victory in a trial advocacy competition that focuses on employment and labor litigation.

International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor: Challenges in Addressing Atrocity Crimes in Darfur, Uganda, Congo
Luis Moreno Ocampo, Chief Prosecutor of the permanent International Criminal Court, spoke via teleconference to the Northwestern Law community on November 15. Ocampa addressed the challenges confronting the court, which is currently investigating atrocity crimes in Darfur, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The event is hosted by the Center for International Human Rights and the International Law Society.

October

Judge Discusses Ethics at Public Lecture Series
The Honorable Abner Mikva (LLM '91) delivered a speech on legal ethics as part of the annual Pope & John Public Lecture Series on Oct. 10 at Northwestern Law.

Transatlantic Symposium Spotlights Human Rights Abuses in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Academics, governmental and corporate representatives, and human rights advocates from the United States and Europe gathered for a high-profile conference in Chicago on Oct. 5 and 6 to address human rights abuses against civilians in Darfur, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

September

Insitute Preps In-house Counsel for New Federal Rules
At Northwestern Law's 45th annual Corporate Counsel Institute, Sept. 28 and 29, participants learned how to address the federal judiciary's newly proposed rules governing electronic discovery, which take effect Dec. 1.

Hundreds of Alumni Return to Campus for Reunion 2006
Northwestern Law welcomed alumni from the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001 for Reunion Weekend, Sept. 29 and 30. On Sept. 29 the Law School hosted 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 more.

Panel Explores Media Coverage of High-Profile Litigation
Leading journalists, lawyers, and academics participated 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.

New Northwestern Center to Study Effects of Regulation on Business
A new center established at Northwestern Law will research how government regulation and interpretation of laws and regulations by the courts affect business and economic growth. (Posted 9/7/06)

August

Northwestern Law Executive Degree Programs Expand 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. (Posted 8/30/06)

New Students' Achievements Go Beyond Academic Excellence
In his orientation welcome, Assistant Dean of Admissions Johann Lee talks about the wealth of experience among our new students. (Posted 8/31/06)

Dean Van Zandt Welcomes All New and Returning Students
Dean David Van Zandt welcomes new and returning students to the Law School. Find out more about the incoming class and upcoming events for this year, including the public lecture series, student-organized events, and Reunion. (Posted 8/24/06)

July

Northwestern Law Welcomes New Students
The Student Affairs team planned a week of activities, including community service projects, diversity- and team-building workshops, and fun social events, to welcome the incoming class during Orientation Week, Aug. 25–Sept. 1. (Posted 7/28/06)