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Incoming Class Continues Tradition of Excellence at Northwestern Pritzker Law

The newest class of Northwestern Pritzker Law JD students have already distinguished themselves as an extraordinary, diverse group of people with an impressive range of accomplishments. These students are already making a positive impact in the Law School’s vibrant intellectual community of scholars, advocates, and future legal leaders. Selected from over 6,300 applicants, the Law…

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U.S. Senate Confirms April Perry (JD ’03) for District Court Judge

UPDATE, November 12, 2024: The Senate voted 51-44 on Tuesday to confirm April Perry as a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. On April 24, President Biden nominated April Perry as a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. The president had previously nominated Perry to serve as…

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Northwestern Pritzker Law Faculty Member Elected to American Law Institute

Two Alumni Also Elected as New Members Erin F. Delaney, Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Political Science, has been elected as a new member of the American Law Institute (ALI), the leading independent U.S. organization producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and…

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Bridging Disciplines: Northwestern Pritzker Law JD-PhD Alumni Redefine the Intersection of Law and Academia

In May 2024, Ryan Whalen (JD-PhD ’16), director of the University of Hong Kong’s Center for Interdisciplinary Legal Studies, helped organize the school’s first “Law &…” conference on interdisciplinary legal research. “The goal was to get people from as many different places in as many different backgrounds who would talk about the benefits and the challenges…

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Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Honors Distinguished Alumni at Annual Alumni Awards

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is pleased to announce that 21 distinguished alumni will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards dinner. The awards serve to highlight the achievements and service of Northwestern Pritzker Law’s extraordinary alumni community. “Congratulations to our 2024 alumni awardees on their extensive accomplishments throughout their careers,” said Dean Hari Osofsky.…

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Northwestern Pritzker Law Receives Nearly $5 Million to Benefit Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy

Major Gifts from Carter Phillips, Sue Henry, Jessica Phillips, and the Sidley Austin Foundation Inspired Colleagues and Friends of the Phillips’ Family to Contribute Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is delighted to announce the generous commitment of nearly $5 million in gifts to expand the Carter G. Phillips Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Center’s programs.…

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#NLawProud: Rob Davis (JD ’98, MBA ’93)

Rob Davis, who serves as Chairman and CEO of Merck & Co., reflects on how health has profoundly influenced his life. Growing up in a small farming town, success appeared to hinge on either becoming a doctor or a lawyer. Davis recounts a poignant moment with the former CEO of Merck that inspired him to join the company.

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NLawProud: Jared Bartie (JD ’93)

Jared Bartie (JD ’93) knew he was going to be a lawyer from a very young age—a sentiment that was instilled by his grandmother. His commitment to doing what he believed was right fueled his path ...

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