Recent News from the Dartmouth Lawyers Association

Recent News

November 9-11 : Join Dartmouth's Celebration of 35 Years of Coeducation

October 15, 2007 The Dartmouth Lawyers Association invites all of our members to join us in Hanover, during the weekend of November 9th, as Dartmouth celebrates 35 Years of Coeducation. DLA will be co-hosting a Saturday morning breakfast with Dartmouth Athletics and Office of Alumni Relations to explore the history and current issues surrounding Title IX, the groundbreaking 1972 non-discrimination legislation, also celebrating its 35th anniversary year. Read More ...

Feb 7-8, 2008 CLE and Ski at Whistler

August 27, 2007 The Feb 7-8, 2008 CLE and SKI Mid-Winter Meeting in Whistler, B.C. promises to be an experience to remember. The planning committee is working hard to bring members and their families a ski vacation and CLE program well worth the trip to British Columbia. The Meeting will be at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, and includes activities for non-skiers as well as the usual ski activities and competitions. There are special programs for spouses and kids under 5. More details at DLA at Whistler. Read More ...

DLA Annual Meet Co-Sponsors Undergrad Law Day

Dartmouth students joined practicing lawyers and jurists for the Law Day Program

August 24, 2007 The DLA combined its May 2007 Annual Meeting in Hanover with the College's Law Day Program, co-sponsored by the Rockefeller Center and the Legal Studies Faculty Group. See more pictures at the DLA Weblog. The educational program focused on the legal issues of combating terrorism and crimes against humanity. Students joined the practicing lawyers and faculty for the Saturday morning panel discussion of career choices. Read More ...

Bill Neukom at DLA Reception at ABA Annual Meet

August 2, 2007 DLA Reception at the ABA Annual Meeting - Honoring William H. Neukom ’64: The Dartmouth Lawyers Association, Dartmouth Club of Greater San Francisco, Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley, Dartmouth Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni/ae Association, the Dartmouth Outing Club of Northern California, and Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe LLP are pleased to announce a reception for Dartmouth alumni during the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco, on Friday, August 10, 2007 from 3:00-5:00 p.m at Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe, 405 Howard Street, San Francisco. Beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Read More ...

Giving Back to Dartmouth - Career Opportunities for Students and Young Alumni/ae

June 4, 2007 As part of the DLA’s continuing efforts to mentor and assist current Dartmouth students and young alumni/ae who are interested in pursuing a career in the law, the College has asked the DLA to call on its members who may be interested in hiring (or may already be hiring) students as well as recent graduates for internships or permanent positions in the law. Opportunities exist for on-campus interviewing of interested students and graduating seniors as well as review of applicants through the College’s “resume drop” process. This is a great opportunity not only for each of us to reconnect with students but also to share our experience with, mentor and, most importantly, assist those who are coming after us as they consider or embark on their legal careers. Read More ...

Annual Meeting Set for May 4 and 5, 2007

April 24, 2007 The 23rd Annual Meeting, fast approaching: May 4th and 5th. President James Wright and Prof Jere Daniel, will welcome participants. (click here for full program in PDF format). If you prefer, you can (click here to register online). If you prefer the good old-fashioned paper registration and check, (click here for registration form to print out and mail in with your check) Read More ...

March Newsletter "Hearsay" Online

February 18, 2007 Editor Al Moncure '69 has released the March edition of the DLA's regular newsletter "Hearsay." Click here to read it now in Word. Read More ...

Mark Garagos Speaks at DLA Meet in L.A.

John Liebman and Mark Geragos at DLA meeting in Los Angeles

November 7, 2006 Noted defense counsel Mark Geragos spoke to an informal gathering of Dartmouth lawyers on October 12th. Geragos, best known for his representations of Michael Jackson and Scott Peterson, addressed the challenges of dealing with the media in high-profile cases, plus such other unique aspects of trial practice as "stealth jurors" - jurors who lie in order to participate in cases where they have determined to convict or acquit a defendant. Read More ...

Dartmouth Law Journal Seeking Submissions

October 25, 2006 In its fourth year of publication, the Dartmouth Law Journal is calling for "articles, research papers, essays and editorials related to law, and, when appropriate, intersecting subjects such as philosophy, economics, sociology, history and political science." Read More ...

2006 Annual Meeting and 2007 CLE and SKI Set

July 15, 2006 DLA Management confirmed details on the Association's major meetings. The Annual Meeting will run from October 6 - 8, 2006 at the Lake Morey Inn, Lake Morey, Fairlee, VT. Lake Morey is a lovely lake on which Gary Brooks has a home. Across the road from the resort is a par-70 championship golf course available to Inn guests. For more information about the Lake Morey Inn Resort and photos, click here --> LakeMoreyResort.com. Please register for the Annual Meeting with the form being sent to members via mail, or register online at this website. Meeting charge is $225.00 per attendee or spouse/guest. Children are free!. Read More ...

July Newsletter "Hearsay" Online

June 21, 2006 Editor Al Moncure '69 has released the July edition of the DLA's regular newsletter "Hearsay." Click here to read it now in Word. Read More ...

November Newsletter "Hearsay" Online

February 21, 2006 Editor Al Moncure '69 has released the November edition of the DLA's regular newsletter "Hearsay." Click here to read it now in Word. Read More ...

August Newsletter "Hearsay" Online

September 25, 2005 Editor Al Moncure '69 has released the August edition of the DLA's regular newsletter "Hearsay." Click here to read it now in Word. Read More ...

Dartmouth Lawyers Ski Aspen - Feb. 23-26, 2006

September 10, 2005 Our 19TH MIDWINTER CLE AND SKI will convene at ASPEN SNOWMASS, the largest of the Aspen mountains, at 3500 acres, with plenty of snow for all abilities including tempting cruisers, funky terrain parks, scenic learning areas, and of course glades, moguls, and snowfields above treeline. There are lots of family activities, lessons and rentals, package deals, teen spots, art galleries, bars, restaurants, bookstores, and alternative outdoor activities. Bring the kids and grandkids (the babysitting program is famous), and your business colleagues and relatives. All are welcome at this DARTMOUTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION event. Fly to Denver and drive, or connect to Aspen all the way. Read More ...

Twenty-first Annual Meeting

August 1, 2005 On September 9-10, 2005, we will celebrate our twenty-first Annual Meeting in Hanover, New Hampshire. In addition to the business meeting and social events, we will be offering an outstanding CLE panel on “The CSI Effect: What Juries Expect- A Criminal and Civil Perspective.” The featured presenter will be Mark Hurlbert ’91, Eagle County, Colorado District Attorney, who was the lead prosecutor in the Kobe Bryant criminal proceeding. Catherine Tucker ’93 is coordinating the program, which promises to be timely and intriguing. Read More ...

DLA Publishes Darfur Call For Action

May 1, 2005 Warfare in western Sudan displaced more than 2 million Sudanese and resulted in world-wide contoversy over extensive reports of atrocities and genocide. Members and friends of the Dartmouth Lawyers Association formed the DLA Darfur Crisis Committee and volunteered their time to prepare a Call for Action just published by the DLA. A copy of the full report can be downloaded free from the DLA website at this link: "Winds of Madness" (Dartmouth Lawyers Association Darfur Crisis Committee 2005). Read More ...

November Newsletter "Hearsay" Online

December 4, 2004 Editor Al Moncure '69 has released November's edition of the DLA's regular newsletter "Hearsay." Click here to read it now in Word. The newsletter is also available in Adobe Acrobat format. Click here to read the Adobe version now. This format requires the free Adobe Reader. Click here to get Adobe Reader. Read More ...

DLA to Ski Heavenly Feb. 18 thru 21, 2005

October 5, 2004 For its EIGHTEENTH consecutive MIDWINTER CLE AND SKI, the DARTMOUTH LAWYERS ASSOCIATION will convene at HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT, SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, where we will be headquartered at the FOREST SUITES INN. This resort is located on the shore of Lake Tahoe only steps away from the new Heavenly Village and Gondola, and a short footpath away from the exciting nightlife and gambling action of the Stateline casinos. You can walk to the Gondola to ski Heavenly or catch one of the many ski resort shuttles to Squaw Valley or one of the other premier ski areas closeby. Check out the Forest Suites website at www.forestsuites.com for more information. South Lake Tahoe is about 50 miles from the Reno, Nevada, whose international airport is served by daily direct flights from major cities. Read today's posting on DLA's Weblog for more details. Read More ...

DLA Officers Elected

October 5, 2004 At the DLA's Annual Meeting on September 11, 2004, the following directors were re-elected: John Mathias '69, Doug McKenna '69, Gary Brooks '70, Dale Christensen '69, Hal Rabner '64, Bill Kennedy '71, and Barbara Murphy '79. The following new directors were also elected: Al Moncure '69, Doug Simpson '70, and Lanny Kurzweil '75. Read More ...

Justice Nadeau to Speak to DLA on 9/11/04

August 26, 2004 The DLA is honored to have Senior Associate Justice Joseph P. Nadeau of the New Hampshire Supreme Court as its scheduled speaker at its Gala Banquet September 11, 2004 during its Annual Meeting, in Hanover, NH. Read More ...

Annual Meeting Sep. 10-11, 2004

July 14, 2004 DLA's 20th Annual Meeting will be September 10-11, 2004, in Hanover, NH. Dan Winters '91 has coordinated the program, which will feature an outstanding CLE panel on "An Overview of the Patriot Act" and a surprise banquet speaker. Registration is on Friday, September 10 from 3 PM to 5:30 PM in the Hayward Lounge at the Hanover Inn, followed by the welcoming cocktail party reception in the same location. A block of rooms at the Inn has been reserved and they are available on a first come, first served basis. Contact the Inn at 603-643-4300 to make your lodging reservations. Please register for the Annual Meeting with the form sent to members via mail, or online at this website. Meeting charge is $195.00 per attendee or spouse/guest. Children are free! To register online now, click here. Read More ...

February Newsletter "Hearsay" Online

February 15, 2004 The DLA's regular newsletter, "Hearsay," edited by DLA President Al Moncure '69, is now available for download at DLA.org, in Adobe "PDF" format. Click here to read it now. This format requires the free Adobe Reader. Click here to get Adobe Reader.. Read More ...

President Wright on "Four Freedoms" of Higher Education at DLA Annual Meeting

James Wright, President of Dartmouth College, speaking to Members of Dartmouth Lawyers Association in October, 2003

October 23, 2003 In 1957, Justice Felix Frankfurter set an anchor for academic freedom in the U.S., drawing from language of South African educators then fighting their nation's ban on education of whites and non-whites in the same university:
". . . It is the business of a university to provide that atmosphere which is most conducive to speculation, experiment and creation. It is an atmosphere in which there prevail `the four essential freedoms' of a university - to determine for itself on academic grounds who may teach, what may be taught, how it shall be taught, and who may be admitted to study." Sweezy v. New Hampshire 354 U.S. 234 (1957). Read More ...

Rockefeller Center 20th Anniversary Events

September 25, 2003 Justice Stephen Breyer, Tom Brokaw, Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman, Robert Rubin and other luminaries are on the calendar at the Rockefeller Center at Dartmouth College. "Rocky" celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a year-long series, entitled "Civic Responsibility: Personal Action - Public Impact". Since 1983, the Center has been at the crossroads of public policy and public affairs programming and social science research. The DLA is sponsoring two lectures this fall, one by Prof. John Gardner of Oxford and Yale, another by Linda Greenhouse, New York Times Correspondent. More details at the Rocky website at Rockefeller.Dartmouth.Edu. Read More ...

August Newsletter "Hearsay" Online

September 2, 2003 The DLA's regular newsletter, "Hearsay," edited by DLA President Al Moncure '69, is now available for download at DLA.org, in Adobe "PDF" format. Click here to read it now. This format requires the free Adobe Reader. Click here to get Adobe Reader.. Read More ...

2003 Annual Meeting in October

August 13, 2003 Our Ninteenth Annual Meeting will be the first "leaf-peeping" meeting, on October 10-11, 2003. In addition to the business meeting and social gatherings, Dale Christensen '69 and Dan Winters '91 have assembled an excellent CLE program: "Law Firm Management and the Future of the Profession." College President James Wright will speak at the Saturday night banquet. Return the registration materials that were mailed to members in mid-August, or click here to register and pay online now, in any event before September 29. Read More ...

DLA 2003 Ski Trip Snapshots

DLA Members Ski Park City, Utah at 2003 Ski and CLE Meeting

June 1, 2003 Snaps from the February 14 - 16, 2003 Midwinter CLE and Ski in Park City, Utah are now online in the Community Forum. If you have digitized photos of the festivities, and would like to share them, please post a message there and we'll get in touch with you. Click here to visit the Community Forum now. Read More ...

May Issue of DLA Newsletter "Hearsay" Online Now

May 28, 2003 The May issue of the DLA's newsletter "Hearsay" is now out and online. Included are some snapshots from the winter Ski and CLE meeting and professional news about many of the prominent members of the DLA. We have loaded the current issue to our server, so that you can read and print the entire newsletter right now. Click HERE for the document in Word. For the document in Abode Acrobat ("PDF") format Click HERE. Read More ...

Legal Careers Panel at Dartmouth's Hopkins Center -- Followed by Mock Trial Society Presentation

Panelists Hoar, York, Morse, Blackmer, Manaras and Reardon

January 26, 2003 Students filled the Faculty Lounge at the Hopkins Center on January 17 for the Careers and Opportunities in the Law panel of seven distinguished Dartmouth lawyers. Members of the Daniel Webster Legal Society and the Mock Trial Team enjoyed a lunch with the panelists at the Hanover Inn before the event, which was sponsored by the Dartmouth Lawyers Association and the College. Read More ...

Conversation with the Dartmouth Mock Trial Society

November 17, 2002 We are conducting an online "interview" of officers and members of the Dartmouth Mock Trial Society which you can read and participate in online. The interview is a running back-and forth series of messages posted in our Community Forum, right here on this website. Doug Simpson moderates and poses questions to Ethan Levine '03, Tina Catania '03 and others involved in the MTS. Think of it as an online "talk show" where you can listen or add your own questions or comments about the Mock Trial Society and their 02-03 program and coming national competitions. To join in this informative interview at your convenience, click here. Read More ...

Snapshots of Annual Meeting Online Now

October 16, 2002 Candid snapshots taken at the August Annual Meeting in Hanover are now on this site, in the Community Forum. Click here to view them now. You may post your own comments or photos in the Forum as well.

Members spent a weekend in Hanover renewing old friendships and making new ones at the DLA Annual Meeting on August 16-17.

The Banquet Speaker was Lloyd Weinreb '57, Dane Professor of Law at Harvard University. The CLE Panel on "The Law of Climate and the Environment" was chaired by John Topping, '64, President of the Climate Institute.