March 2008

Law School Announces Three
Chaired Professorships

Adrienne Davis, an expert in the gendered and private law dimensions of American Slavery, has joined the law faculty this semester as the William M. Van Cleve Professor of Law. [More]
Peter Mutharika, who is serving as Malawi’s Chief Advisor to the President on Constitutional, Legal and International Affairs, has been named the Charles Nagel Professor of International and Comparative Law. [More]
Clinic Director Karen Tokarz has been named the inaugural holder of Washington University Law’s first endowed professorship in public service. She will be installed as the Charles Nagel Professor of Public Interest Law and Public Service on April 1. [More]

Alumni Council Offers New Volunteering Opportunities

The former Alumni Executive Council (AEC) has expanded to form the new Law Alumni Council (LAC), which is designed to bring together all alumni volunteers – past, present, and future – to formally acknowledge and organize their efforts. LAC is seeking volunteers for a variety of opportunities. Signing up, Getting involved is easy. [More]


Alumnus Spotlight

David W. Detjen, who co-chairs Alston & Bird LLP’s International Practice Group, has been awarded the Order of Merit from the Federal Republic of Germany. He received the award, which is the highest tribute that the Federal Republic of Germany can pay to individuals for services to the nation, at the German Consul General's residence in Manhattan. [More]


Awards Nominations Sought

The Distinguished Law Alumni Awards Committee is seeking nominations for 2009 awardees. The awards honor alumni who have obtained distinction in their professional or academic careers. Those being honored share the same characteristics of leadership, progressive thinking, high standards, uncompromising integrity, commitment, courage, and confidence. Their careers serve as models for Washington University Law students and alumni. Please submit a recommendation by letter, email or fax on or before April 14, 2008. Guidelines are available on the law school’s Web site. [More]

 


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