January 2012

NDLS Newsbrief News from Notre Dame Law School
HEADLINE NEWS Message from Dean Nell Jessup Newton One of the beautiful things about South Bend is that the arrival of winter is followed so quickly by the beginning of a new Spring Semester. On January 16 Eck Hall and Biolchini Hall will once again hum with the lively intellect and high energy of some of the finest students in the nation. The sights and sounds of such fine young people returning to their studies are made all the more meaningful this year by the realization that many of them would not be here at all without your support, and that all of them will benefit immeasurably from the clinical and academic programs and faculty you have made possible. On behalf of the entire law school community: Thank You. University of Notre Dame selected as a partner in a British Leverhulme Trust initiative The University of Notre Dame will take part in a British Leverhulme Trust initiative that will consider the intersection of families and the state from interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives. British participants have asked Professor Margaret Brinig to direct and organize a workshop that will take place at Notre Dame. The workshop will involve principals from the U.K. and Australia as well as scholars from Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters and family law experts from around the U.S. More Information Law School Headlines University of Notre Dame Headlines
Alumni/Student Highlights Summer Research Interns Discuss Their Work with the Program on Law and Human Development Summer 2011 Research Interns with the Program on Law and Human Development (PLHD) described their experiences conducting research on “Migration, Law and Human Development” at a law school event. The PLHD program is a focal point for international legal studies at the Law School and serves as a forum for interdisciplinary service, research, teaching, and scholarship on the role of law and justice in the development of human persons and communities. Notre Dame Legal Community London Reception Dean Nell Jessup Newton, Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law, will join members of the Notre Dame Legal Community at the Notre Dame London Centre on January 18, 2012. Dean Newton will be in London for the dedication of Conway Hall. Each year more than 30 second-year law students elect to study in London. Law School Hosts Career Tracks Program on February 6 Alumni will be participating in Career Tracks – a program aimed at providing students with information on a range of practice areas. Current students will have an opportunity to ask alumni about day-to-day practice, advice on coursework, or experiences that would be helpful in practicing within an area. Several alumni have already registered to participate. If you would like to join us, please contact Gail Peshel at Peshel.1@nd.edu or 574-631-7625. Notre Dame Law School Merchandise Notre Dame Law School merchandise and memorabilia is available for purchase at the SBA online store. You can also visit the Notre Dame Law School Merchandise Facebook page to provide merchandise feedback and hear about new items. Mock Interview and Off-Site Interview Programs The CDO is seeking alumni assistance with on-campus mock interviews from January 23-February 3. Mock interviews provide NDLS students with an advantage in preparing for the demands of an interview. Please consider helping students prepare for real world interviewing by conducting a mock interview either at NDLS or via videoconference. To participate in our Mock Interview Program, contact Kevin O’Rear at korear@nd.edu or 574-631-5410. On August 6, 8, and 10, NDLS students will interview with employers in New York City, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. The program’s success has led the Career Development Office to expand to additional cities and employers. If you would like to interview NDLS students in your city or have an office willing to host our Off-Site Interview Program, please contact Rick Herbst at rherbst@nd.edu or 574-631-8236. Emerald Isle Classic It's not too early to make reservations for the 2012 ND-Navy game in Ireland on September 1, 2012. Explore trip options now. More Highlights Jury Verdict Report Presents Career Achievement Award to Patrick Salvi, ’78 J.D. Margaret Foran, ’79 J.D., a Pioneer in Shareholder Engagement Andrew Dillon, ’88 J.D., has been appointed Michigan’s 44th State Treasurer. Liz Hurley, ’95 J.D., has been selected as magistrate judge in Mishawaka, Indiana for St. Joseph Circuit Court. Read more Alumni Class Notes.
Faculty Notes Professor Patricia Bellia wins Honorary Monogram at Notre Dame Football Awards Show Athletics director Jack Swarbrick surprised Bellia with an honorary Monogram at the Notre Dame Football Awards Show December 9 in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Belia is in her third year as the University’s Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA and Chair of the University’s 15-member Faculty Board on Athletics. More Notes Professor Richard W. Garnett named consultant to U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Religious Liberty. Professor Carozza Named Director of Center for Civil and Human Rights Read NDLS faculty member Blogs More NDLS Faculty in the News
Announcements Today@NDLS Find out what is happening at Notre Dame Law School by visiting Today@NDLS. This new web page features NDLS announcements, current events, faculty publications and more. NDLA The Notre Dame Law Association Board will meet at Notre Dame Law School on Friday, March 30, 2012. Board members provided professional advice to students through panel discussions, one-on-one meetings, and networking sessions. All NDLS graduates are members of the NDLA. For more information about the NDLA, contact Alumni Relations at lawalum@nd.edu. Reunion 2012 SAVE THE DATE. Reunion 2012 is May 31 - June 3, 2012. Law Classes from 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, and the 50-year club will be celebrating their reunion. Reunion registration opens February 2012. Law School Annual Fund and the Order of St. Thomas More Changing the life of a student is a good return on investment and your gift helps NDLS remain among the top law schools in the nation. The Law School benefits from the generosity of alumni and friends and we are grateful for your support. Learn more about the Law School Annual Fund and the Order of St. Thomas More. Career Development Announcement Every time you are hiring, please consider our exceptional students. We produce some of the nation’s finest lawyers by admitting extraordinary students, providing excellent training by top academics, and preparing graduates to practice immediately in a variety of demanding settings. Whenever you have a hiring need, contact the Career Development Office at CSOJobs@nd.edu The CDO provides assistance for alumni who are searching for work or who are making career transitions. Contact the Career Development Staff to obtain personalized advice and suggestions. Join the NDLS Network Your experience and knowledge are valuable gifts to Notre Dame Law School students. Whether you are sharing career advice with 2Ls, recruiting first-rate prospects, organizing events and programs, or serving on a reunion committee, we value your involvement. Consider sharing your time and talents by joining the NDLS Network.
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