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Virginia’s strong business law curriculum has yielded many alumni who have pursued jobs as general counsels, and several returned to the Law School Oct. 19 to discuss their experiences and offer advice to students.

On Oct. 11 and 12, alumni from across the country convened for the Law School’s Business Advisory Council meetings. The Business Advisory Council is an alumni group designed to foster and encourage interaction between the Law School and alumni who have left the practice of law for opportunities in the business sector.

On Oct. 11 and 12, alumni from across the country convened for the Law School’s Business Advisory Council meetings. The Business Advisory Council is an alumni group designed to foster and encourage interaction between the Law School and alumni who have left the practice of law for opportunities in the business sector.

A year ago this month, James P. Cooney III ’82 was in the middle of a jury trial, defending a hospital in a wrongful death action, when an old friend called to ask him to take on another case. “You will never have a more innocent client,” Cooney recalls being told by Joseph Cheshire.

Seattle public defender John Drenning '99 spoke about the use of narrative to craft winning trial strategies. The talk was intended for anyone who would like to package information for jurors more effectively, or hone the persuasiveness of their argumentation.

Kevin Flynn ’82, a federal prosecutor and author of “Relentless Pursuit,” spoke to Law School students about his work in public service and the story behind his decision to write the nonfiction thriller at an event Sept. 6 in Caplin Pavilion.

Adam Heyman '03, who walked away from a high paying salary at a large firm to become a public defender in Brooklyn, New York, spoke about what it's like being a public defender.

Louise Sams '85, president of Turner Broadcasting System International, welcomed the Class of 2010 at orientation Aug. 20.

To be successful in today’s legal world, lawyers must be able to master the rapid changes that accompany progress, said Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano at Sunday’s commencement ceremony at the Law School.

Public service lawyers are the perfect models for how to face the decisive issues of the 21st century while upholding the values and ideas of the Constitution, said Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.

Guy Carmi LL.M. '05 discusses the FCC's relinquished Fairness Doctrine and its reinstatement prospects from a comparative perspective.

U.S. Senator Evan Bayh '81 Speaks at Commencement

Governor Janet Napolitano '83, Recipient of the 2004 Distinguished Alumna Award, discusses "Closing th e Leadership Gap."

Linda Fairstein '72, best-selling author and former sex crimes prosecutor for the New York county district attorney's office, discusses her work.