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n Chicago and abroad, the School of Law’s
curriculum continually expands and evolves to
respond to developing areas of international
professional interest. Our cover story explores
the law school’s diverse slate of international
opportunities—including shorter field studies and
student competitions, as well as the induction of
Loyola’s newWing-Tat Lee Chair in International Law,
James Gathii.
This story also provides an update on the
recently established LLM in Rule of Law Development
degree program (PROLAW®). The University has just
established a PROLAW Endowment Fund with a
capital goal of $12 million. The University provided
the first contribution of $1 million, which has been
generously enhanced by longtime law school
supporter Barry McCabe, a University trustee.
Veterans of Professor Dick Michael’s Civil
Procedure class are joining to endow a scholarship
fund honoring this Loyola legend. In our story,
alumni discuss the profound effect the RAM’s superb
teaching had on their education and careers.
You’ll also read about some of our many alumni
who have expanded their careers with rewarding
work as in-house counsel, and meet recent graduates
and current students who are providing critical
legal services to underserved communities through
Equal Justice Works Fellowships. Our student profile
highlights an exceptional second-year student, Mary
Kennelly, who is seeking a joint degree in law and
public health.
This issue’s spotlight on faculty research is by
Professor Anita Weinberg, a leader in addressing
lead poisoning issues in Illinois. Alum Marci Rolnik
(JD ’00) explains why legal advice is indispensable to
the artistic community. Our Alumni Update section
recognizes graduates who lend their time and talents
to the law school—and offers opportunities for you
to get involved.
With summer arriving, I invite you to put
reconnecting with Loyola among your warm-weather
plans. We hope to see you at the F. Emmett
Morrissey Golf Outing, Founders’ Dinner, or Loyola
Day at the Cubs.
Dear Graduates and Friends,
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
DAVID YELLEN
DEAN AND PROFESSOR OF LAW
FEATURES
LEARNING IN A CHANGINGWORLD
Loyola’s evolving international studies
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INSIDE VIEW
Alums embrace in-house counsel work
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STUDENT PROFILE: 2L MARY KENNELLY
Combining law with public health
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TURNING BACK THE TIDE
Fellowships arm Loyolans for change
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FACULTY RESEARCH: ANITAWEINBERG
Ending lead poisoning through education
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ALUMNI RESEARCH: MARCI ROLNIK
Why artists need lawyers on their side
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DEPARTMENTS
LEGAL BRIEFS
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FACULTY NEWS
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STUDENT COMPETITIONS
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HEARSAY
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IN MEMORIAM
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GIFTS
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ALUMNI UPDATE
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UNIVERSITY NEWS
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SAVE THE DATE
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INSIDE BACK COVER
CONTENTS
CORRESPONDENCE:
Elisabeth Brookover
Loyola Law
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Chicago, IL 60611
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S P R I N G 2 0 1 3
LOYOLA LAW
SCHOOL OF LAW ADMINISTRATION
David Yellen,
Dean
James Faught,
Associate Dean
for Administration
Michael Kaufman,
Associate Dean
for Academic Affairs
Cynthia Ho,
Associate Dean
for Faculty Research
Julia Wentz,
Associate Dean and Director of
the Law Library
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,
Zak Stambor
Proofreader:
Kathleen Kopitke
Photographers:
Mark Beane, Zachary
Hunsinger, George Pfoertner, Brad Snyder,
Charlie Westerman, Elizabeth Youakim (2L)
COVER PHOTO:
This image of Asia and Australia at night is
a composite assembled from data acquired
by the Suomi NPP satellite in 2012. The
new data was mapped over existing
Blue Marble imagery of Earth to provide
a realistic view of the planet. (Photo
compliments of National Aeronautics and
Space Administration.)
RIGHT:
Early summer blooms at the
Philip H. Corboy Law Center.
Loyola Law
is published twice a year for
alumni and friends of Loyola University
Chicago School of Law.
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