Bison Brief
Issue 5, November 2012   
Southwestern: The Entertainment Law School
 

Southwestern was recently featured in "America's Top 10 Entertainment Law Schools" by The Hollywood Reporter, which "evaluated course offerings, practical training, and the esteemed alumni of the nation's more than 200 law schools to create [a] first-ever list of the best spots for a stellar showbiz education. Southwestern, home of the Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute, ranked fourth in the country." 

 Click here to read more. 

 

The Los Angeles Business Journal published its list of the 40 top intellectual property lawyers in Los Angeles. Southwestern alumni in "Who's Who in L.A. Law - Angelenos to Know in Intellectual Property Law" include: J. Alison Grabell '96, Partner, Ezra Brutzkus Gubner LLP; Robert J. Jacobs '92, Chair, Entertainment Litigation, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP; Robert Kovelman '91,Partner, Steptoe; and Karin G. Pagnanelli '94, Partner, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP.  Click here to read more. 

Southwestern recognized three outstanding attorneys for their contributions to the entertainment and media industries, the legal profession and legal education, at the recent Donald E. Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute Awards Reception. Thomas H. Hoberman '75 received the award for Outstanding Alumnus in Entertainment and Media Law; Deborah Drooz '85 was recognized as Outstanding Adjunct Professor in Entertainment and Media Law; and Russell Frackman received the Donald E. Biederman Legacy Award.  Click here to read more. 
 Alumni Profiles: 

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As one of the country's leading experts on law school curricula, Southwestern's Professor and alumna Catherine Carpenter is co-drafter and editor of the ABA's newly-released comprehensive report, A Survey of Law School Curricula: 2002-2010. The new survey, which has garnered extensive media coverage, documents the changes law schools have made to meet the significant challenges and demands of the evolving legal landscape. Read more...»

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With an admired father preceding him in the industry, a career in entertainment law seemed a natural to Howard Kurtzman. "I never expected to do anything else," he said. At 20th Century Fox Television, the largest supplier of prime time television series for the various networks, Kurtzman negotiates deals with the talent and networks. Read more...»

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Jordan A. Thomas '95

Labaton Sucharow announced that partner Jordan A. Thomas has been named to the 2012 class of the ABA Journal's Legal Rebels, which names the most innovative practitioners in the legal world.    Read more...» 

 You Make A Difference: 
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Looking to give back to her alma mater in a meaningful way, Cindy Johnson '00 opted to hire not one, but four Southwestern Law students as law clerks this summer. She also made a commitment -- from now on she's hiring only Southwester students and grads. Read More...»

 

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... for their "dedication to the community and commitment to helping others on their path to become American Citizens."  The students worked with Professor Julia Vazquez from Southwestern's Immigration Law Clinic and alongside the American Immigration Lawyers Association to assist eligible immigrants in navigating the naturalization process.  Read more...»
 Southwestern News:

...Southwestern established the first two-year J.D. program in the country nearly 40 years ago? Read more and watch a quick video about SCALE, Southwestern's accelerated J.D. curriculum that incorporates legal theory and practical skills training. Read more...»

 

This summer, students Anastasia Sagorsky and Michael Morse got to have their days in court. Both credit Southwestern's TAHP program with preparing them for such successful and productive summer experiences...Read more...»

  


Under the auspices of the Treusch Public Service Lecture, which brings national speakers in the public interest field to campus to share their experiences and insights, acclaimed documentary photographer Richard Ross delivered a powerful message on social justice - or, rather, the lack thereof - in the institutionalization of juveniles in America. Read more...»

 



Southwestern alumni have always been trailblazers and continue to have tremendous influence in the legal profession as well as the civic and business sectors. Among them three California State Supreme Court Justices.  Read more...»
Class Notes:
Southwestern Congratulates!

... for the appointment of Senior Attorney and Superior at TRS. Read more...»

... for the appointment as a Judge Pro Tempore of the Superior Court of Arizona, County of Maricopa.

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... for recently joining the law firm of Trope & Trope at its Los Angeles office. 

Read more...» 

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To submit a class note
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 Nickel Corner:
...has been appointed Academic Support and Bar-Related Programs Fellow and Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at Southwestern, where she will be working to improve and expand academic support and bar-related course curriculum. 
SWEIP Spotlight:
Southwestern's Entertainment &
Intellectual Property Alumni Association
 John Fagerholm '00
...is changing the way entertainment deals are done.
Interview with John Fagerholm of M.E.T.A.L. Law Group. Read more...»
CLEs:

1/10/2013
1/17/2013
CLE:
1/23/2013
On The Road:
EventDate
Bar Passers Ceremony & Reception 
12/3/2012

Denver Alumni Regional Reception 
1/23/2013


San Diego Alumni Regional Reception 

1/30/2013
Orange County Alumni Regional Reception 
1/31/2013

Blog Roll:

Southwestern Law School's Alumni & Student Blogs

 

Biederman Blog - Intriguing developments in Entertainment Law, as noted by future practitioners.

Contact: swlawblog@gmail.com

 

Law Commentator - A legal life-style magazine produced by and for the student body of Southwestern Law School and the greater legal community.

Contact: commentator@swlaw.edu

 

SWLAWConnect - The Alumni Association's website for Alumni News, "Did You Know" Media Gallery and home of the Bison Brief, Southwestern's electronic alumni newsletter. 

Contact:  alumni@swlaw.edu

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The 25th Annual Awards Recognition Reception

Thursday, April 25, 2013

 

Who would you like to see honored at the 2013 Awards Recognition Reception sponsored by the Southwestern Alumni Association?

 

The Southwestern Alumni Association Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations for its 2013 Annual Awards Recognition Reception. This annual event allows the Alumni Association and other members of the Southwestern community the opportunity to recognize alumni and friends for their outstanding service to the law school, community at-large, and legal profession. Awards will be handed out in the following categories:

 

Alumnus/a of the Year - Presented to a graduate who represents the best ideals of Southwestern through their professional accomplishments and demonstrated service to the community, law school and legal profession. 

 

Outstanding Judicial Officer - Presented to a Southwestern alumnus or alumna in recognition of their distinguished career as a member of the judiciary, service to the community and commitment to the mission of the law school.  

 

Outstanding Friend - Presented to a non-alumni friend of Southwestern who, through their commitment and/or volunteer effort, has strongly supported the ideals and mission of the law school.

 

If there is someone you think should be considered for one of these awards (including yourself), please submit your nominee(s) to the Institutional Advancement Office via email at alumni@swlaw.edu.

 

Click here to view a complete list of past recipients:

Alumnus of the Year

Outstanding Judicial Officer

Outstanding Friend


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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.  

 

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