Dear Graduates and Friends,
A
t Loyola University Chicago School
of Law, we take great pride in
recognizing and nurturing the unique
gifts and talents of our students and
other community members. Loyola students and
alumni have myriad interests and are successful
at a wide range of pursuits, bringing richly diverse
perspectives to the study and practice of law.
This issue celebrates the varied professional
and personal successes of Loyola lawyers. Our
cover story explores the careers of several alumni
who chose to go into business rather than the
traditional practice of law—and the ways that their
Loyola law education is helping them succeed in
commerce. The student profile introduces you to
Elisa Pleasant, creative writer, health care activist,
and lawyer-to-be. James Carey, director of the
Dan K. Webb Center for Advocacy and one of the
law school’s best-loved professors, is retiring this
summer; in our profile of Jamie, students relate his
special gift for getting to know students and helping
them find their own styles.
In these pages, you will also read about the
early successes of the Health Justice Project, which
recently received a generous gift from Curt
(JD ’75) and Linda Rodin; discover the Civitas
ChildLaw Center’s recent accomplishments,
including a $1 million grant and a new online MJ
program; see how international study is getting
students ready for an increasingly global economy;
and learn how the Office of Career Services is
helping job seekers in a tough employment market.
Professor and bioethicist Nadia Sawicki shares
her research on the ways that patients receive
health care information and make decisions
about their treatment, and alumnus Reid Schultz
(JD ’04), general counsel and CAO for MIQ Logistics,
discusses the legal and regulatory complexities
of international trade.
Be sure to check out our Faculty News, Alumni
Update, and Hearsay sections to catch up on what
your professors and classmates are doing, and see
the Save the Date section for upcoming events at
which our graduates are most welcome. We hope to
see you on campus soon!
S P R I N G 2 0 1 2
LOYOLA LAW
SCHOOL OF LAW ADMINISTRATION
David Yellen,
Dean
James Faught,
Associate Dean
for Administration
Michael Kaufman,
Associate Dean
for Academic Affairs
John Bronsteen,
Associate Dean
for Research
Pamela Bloomquist,
Assistant Dean
of Admission and Financial Assistance
Marianne Deagle,
Assistant Dean
for Career Services
Jean Gaspardo,
Assistant Dean of Students
Annina Fabbioli,
Assistant Dean
for Advancement
Dora Jacks,
Registrar
Giselle Santibanez-Bania,
Associate
Director of Student Affairs
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
AND EDITOR
Elisabeth Brookover
DESIGN
Taylor Bruce Design Partnership Chicago
CONTRIBUTORS
Writers: G.M. Filisko (JD ’98),
Gail Mansfield
Proofreader: Kathleen Kopitke
Photographers: Mark Beane,
George Pfoertner, Brad Snyder,
Charlie Westerman
Loyola Law
is published twice a year
for alumni and friends of Loyola University
Chicago School of Law. Correspondence:
Elisabeth Brookover
Loyola Law
25 East Pearson Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312.915.7854
ebrooko@luc.edu
Cover photo:
Andy Lansing (JD ’85),
president and CEO of Levy Restaurants, at
Levy’s flagship eatery, Spiaggia.
Right:
Phase three of the School of Law
renovation, including new offices, classrooms,
student space, and the Robert J. Corboy
Courtroom, was completed in January.
CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
DAVIDYELLEN
DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF LAW
FEATURES
Choosing commerce
Law degrees help alums succeed in business
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6
ChildLawmarks more milestones
Major grant and online MJ program announced
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14
Health Justice Project
expands its reach
Loyola's youngest clinic is piling up wins
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16
Eye on education
Student follows a path she set in childhood
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20
World of difference
Study-abroad programs confer distinct advantage
. . . . .
22
Faculty Profile: Jamie Carey
Popular advocacy prof retires after 32 years
. . . . . . . . .
24
Faculty Research: Nadia Sawicki
Helping patients make good medical decisions
. . . . . . .
26
Creating a culture of compliance
Alum shares foreign commerce experiences
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38
DEPARTMENTS
LEGAL BRIEFS
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2
FACULTY NEWS
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28
STUDENT COMPETITIONS
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40
HEARSAY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
IN MEMORIAM
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45
ALUMNI UPDATE
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46
UNIVERSITY NEWS
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48
SAVE THE DATE
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INSIDE BACK COVER
PLANNED GIVING
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BACK COVER
SPRING 2012
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