March 2009
Feature Story
The University of Notre Dame has appointed Nell Newton to lead Notre Dame Law School, starting July 1. Newton is currently dean at University of California Hastings College of the Law. Newton succeeds Patricia A. O’Hara, who will be ending her tenure as dean after serving in that capacity for 10 years and will remain professor of law at Notre Dame. > Read More
Alumni Spotlight
Mike Farrar, an administrative judge with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, is ready to help the agency sort through some 300 environmental and safety complaints tied to a landmark Department of Energy proposal affecting America’s energy future. > Read More
Faculty Spotlight
During his years at the U.S. Treasury Department, Professor Kirsch negotiated international tax treaties, supervised the drafting of regulations, and prepared budgetary and legislation proposals. “It’s great to be at the center of many tax policy issues and to have a significant voice in what happens,” he says. > Read More
Student Spotlight
Six NDLS students assisted with the provision of free legal aid in Kentucky as participants in the Appalachia Pro Bono Project during spring break. > Read More
