Bison Brief
Issue 4, October 2012   
Did You Know...

 

Southwestern is building on-campus student residences?

 

 Click here to watch a 40 second time lapse video.

 

 

 Alumni Profiles: 

When a person decides that they want to become a lawyer, it's Shawn Holley's career that they dream about. She went from passionate public defender to celebrity criminal defense attorney in less than ten years, and has represented numerous celebrity and high profile clients from Tupac Shakur to the accused Symbionese Liberation bomber Sara Jane Olson. Read more...»


 

Using her background in securities, Janet Nalbandyan '04 has catapulted her successful career as an attorney with Buchalter Nemer's Litigation Practice Group, where she represents clients in complex commercial, corporate and business transactions and litigations in both state and federal court. Ms. Naldbadyan is also currently an adjunct professor at Southwestern Read more...»

 

 


Specializing in media, entertainment, class action, privacy, and complex business litigation matters. specializes in media, entertainment, class action, privacy, and complex business litigation matters. He received his law degree from Southwestern Law School, graduating at the top of his class. Read more...»

 


TV Legal Analyst and Commentator  Anahita Sedaghatfar '01 has appeared on numerous national television programs including FOX News, The O'Reilly Factor with Bill O'Reilly, Studio B, the Nancy Grace show on HLN, CNN and TruTv.  Ms. Sedaghatfar practices general civil litigation in both state and federal courts, and her principal areas of practice include employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, entertainment law, and select criminal defense matters. Read more...»

 You Make A Difference: 
Public Interest Law week helps 
students help those in need 
 Southwestern News:


Southwestern's Mascot - The Bison Since as early as 1925, Southwestern's mascot has been the Bison. The origin of the mascot is unclear, but it may have been chosen as an Old West image related to Southwestern's name. Read More...»



On the cutting edge of innovative legal education, Southwestern is the only law school in the country to provide an Employee Benefits Law class taught by two investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor.  Read More...»


Southwestern Law School's
Nickel Club CLE

Taking An Employment Case To Trial:
The Plaintiff & Defense Lawyers' Perspectives
Wednesday October 10, 2012
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Registration
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CLE
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Networking Reception

Guest Presenters
Linda Miller-Savitt, Ballard Rosenberg Golper & Savitt
Dan Stormer, Hadsell Stormer et al LLP
Moderator :  Todd Smith, Law Office of Todd A. Smith 

Southwestern Law School
Bullocks Wilshire Building, 2nd Floor
3050 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
 
CLICK HERE for registration form. 
Please email completed form to nickelclub@swlaw.edu or fax it to 213.736.1205.
 

In this dynamic and informative program, California's most distinguished and respected employment law trial lawyers will discuss and debate strategies and tactics in preparing an employment case for trial.  As employment litigation can be complicated and overwhelming, the panelists will provide practical advice about litigating employment cases. The panel discussion will cover opposing viewpoints, interpretations, and strategies.

 
Class Notes:
Southwestern Congratulates!

...recently appointed to the Board of Parole Hearings by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Read More...»

 

The Honorable Beth Faber Jacobs '79

...on becoming an Administrative Law Judge with the Office of Administrative Hearings. Read More...»

 

Richard E. Zuckerman '74

...for being recognized as a "Key Individual" by Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business publication for the top ranking for Corporate M&A Real Estate and Litigation practices. Read More...»
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To submit a class note
please email
 Nickel Corner:
Though his dream of continuing his education meant leaving his job as analyst at Anheuser-Busch, Burgis' time at Southwestern helped prepare him for a successful career in law. Read More..»

Barouir Yeretzian '11

Recent Alum Excels as a Federal Judicial Clerk in Arizona After taking the July 2011 CA Bar Exam, he moved to Arizona to accept a year-long Federal Judicial Clerkship with the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona.

Read more...»

SWEIP:  Southwestern's Entertainment and Intellectual Property Alumni Association
Selected as one of 'Billboard's 2011 '30 Under 30': The Young Execs You Need to Know'.  Read More...»
 
Joined the Film District as its Vice President of Business &
Legal Affairs. 


Joined Entertainment Studios as its Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Read More...»
On The Road:

10/10/2012
Long Beach Alumni Regional Reception 

10/16/2012
1977 Alumni Reunion Reception 

10/20/2012
Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Medial Law Awards Reception



10/26/2012
San Francisco Alumni Regional Reception 

10/30/2012
Sacramento Alumni Regional Reception
 

11/1/2012
SCALE 4th Annual Speed Networking Reception 
11/8/2012

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Institutional Advancement
Southwestern Law School
alumni@swlaw.edu
(213) 738-6814 tel
(213) 736-1205 fax 
Southwestern Law School Alumni Association
Invites you 
 
1977 Alumni Reunion Reception 
Saturday, October 20, 2012,  6:30 p.m. 
Southwestern Law School 
Bullocks Wilshire Building, Louis XVI 
3050 Wilshire Boulevard 
Los Angeles, Ca 90010 
 
Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, music and good times
celebrating our 35th year class reunion! 
 
Your Class of 1977 Reunion Committee: 
Alan B. Snitzer, Esq., Chair 
Steven E. Weitz, Esq., Vice Chair 
Donald G. Forgey, Esq., Vice-Chair 
John E. Bower, Jr., Esq. 
Lauren B. Leichtman, Esq. 
The Honorable Socrates "Pete" Manoukian 
Francis A. Sparagna, Esq. 
Howard S. Richman, Esq. 
Nancy A. Shaw, Esq. 
 
If you would like to tour the Bullocks Wilshire Building please arrive at 6:00 p.m. There will be one tour prior to the start of the cocktail reception. 
 
The Southwestern Entertainment & Intellectual Property
Alumni Association [SWEIP]
Invites you
 
Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute 
Awards Reception 
Friday, October 26th, 2012, 7:00p.m. 
SLS Beverly Hills 
The Garden Room 
465 S. La Cienega Boulevard 
Los Angeles, CA 90048 
 
Hors d'oeuvres and Hosted Bar | Cocktail Attire RSVP by October 16 
 
Proceeds will help establish the Entertainment and the Arts Legal Aid Clinic
 
Honoring: 

Outstanding Alumnus 
Thomas H. Hoberman '75 
Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, 
Warren, Richman, Rush & Kaller 
 
Outstanding Adjunct Professor 
Professor Deborah Drooz '85 
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck 
 
Donald E. Biederman Legacy Award 
Russell Frackman 
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp 
 
For more information contact alumni@swlaw.edu or call 213.738.6814.
 
Southwestern Law School is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the
National Association of Women Lawyers'
8th Annual General Counsel Institute
November 8-9, 2012
Intercontinental Hotel, New York City
 
We have arranged a special 10% discount for our alumni.  To register, please go to http://nawl.org/calendar_day.asp?date=11/8/2012&event=65 and use the code GCI8COSPONSOR to get the discount.

 

This year's theme is SUCCESS STRATEGIES: Defining Success and Adding Value as In-House Counsel in the 21st Century and is focused entirely on women in-house lawyers and the legal and management challenges they face.  The keynote speaker is Diana Nyad who will inspire you to live life as boldly as she continues to do.  Ms. Nyad has set long-distance swimming records, worked as an announcer for ABC Sports and a columnist for National Public Radio, written three books, and is co-owner of a fitness business.   

For additional information about NAWL and GCI, visit the NAWL website at ww.nawl.org. 


 Your Alumni Association is very pleased to invite you to join the
ALUMNI RESOURCE NETWORK [A.R.N.]
 A truly unique Mentoring Program that promises to benefit all who participate!

What is the Alumni Resource Network [A.R.N.]?
The A.R.N. is a unique Mentoring Program dedicated to assisting students and fellow alumni in achieving their career goals by providing them with information and/or advice related to your practice areas or law practice in general.  

 

What makes the A.R.N. unique?

You, as the mentor, determine your level of participation and how you want students/alumni to contact you [email or phone call].

 

Click here to become an Alumni Resource Network Mentor.

 

Thank you!


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