SMU Dedman School of Law

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Annual Magazine

The alumni magazine of the SMU Dedman School of Law, The Quad, is published annually and sent to SMU Dedman School of Law alumni and friends across the world.  If you have not received your copy of the latest issue, please contact the Alumni Development office at (214) 768-3341 or email us at smulaw@smu.edu.  

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Fall 2011

United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsuburg, Interview by Dean John B. Attanasio

.PDF file here.

 


Features



Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
A personal interview and two-day campus visit with Justice Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court
By Mark Curriden

South Africa Chief Justice Pius Langa: A Life to Be Honored
Former Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa talks about apartheid and the country's struggle for liberty, justice, and equality.

Lamar Smith '75
Congressman Lamar Smith '75 talks about why he decided to go to law school and his life in politics.

Students Visit Supreme Court & Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Twenty 2L and 3L students traveled to Washington, D.C. to listen to oral arguments and meet Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Extraterritorial Jurisdiction and U.S. Law
Faculty Article: Assistant Professor Anthony J. Colangelo recaps his recent work on the reach and application of U.S. law abroad.

Callejo Roundtable
The law school launches a roundtable discussion series, named for Adelfa Callejo and supported by AT&T, addressing crucial issues affecting Hispanic leadership.

Campaign Update
Extraordinary Rare Law Book Collection from Professor McKnight Leads Outstanding Year in Giving

Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJEI)
  • AJEI is the pre-eminent provider of appellate judicial education in the United States.
  • Appellate Judges Certificate Program - Five Days of Judicial Legal Education in Santa Fe

Additional Highlights



Distinguished Alumni Awards
2010-11 Alumni Honored by SMU Dedman School of Law

Justice Sobchok Sukharomna '81
Honored by SMU Dedman School of Law During Visit to Campus

Admissions Update
Law school welcomes another impressive group of students.
  • Jill Nikirk '03 Promoted to New Assistant Dean of Admissions
  • Becca H. Lickteig '02 Hired as New Associate Director of Admissions
Career Services Update
Staying Closely Connected to 2011 Graduates
  • Linda Hale Hired as New Director in Office of Career Services

2010-11 Murrah Lecture Series
  • AJEI Roundtable Discussion
  • Visit from The Honorable James A. Wynn, Jr.
  • Allan Rosas, Judge of the European Court of Justice & Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence
Conferences and Speakers Faculty Class Notes
2010-11 Alumni Accomplishments

 

 




 

The Quad - Archives


 






Fall 2010
The Luxembourg Supreme Court Summit
.PDF file here.
 


Fall 2009
The Sohmen Scholars
.PDF file here.


Fall 2008
Our 3 Fortune 50 CEOs
.PDF file here.


Fall 2007
Supreme Court Summit
.PDF file here.


Fall 2006
The Rule of Law Forum
.PDF file here.


Fall 2005
Supreme Court Summit
.PDF file here.