Spring 2011 Vol. XI, No.1
Dean Symeon C. Symeonides Editor Lisa Grace Lednicer
In This Issue …
Graphic Designer Chris Noud Class Action Editor Cathy McCann Gaskin JD’02
Departments A Message From the Dean
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News Briefs
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Contributors Mike Bennett BA’70 Richard Breen Cliff Collins Cathy McCann Gaskin JD’02 Lisa Grace Lednicer
Willamette’s Super Lawyers
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Remembrances
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Ethics Corner
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In the Stacks
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Cover Story Great Judges, a Great Willamette Tradition
Outstanding Leadership Erin Tofte is a Student of the World
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Nick Handy Retires from Eventful Career
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as Washington State Elections Director Foreign Service a Perfect Fit for Natella Svistunova
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Photographer Frank Miller
Contact Editor Lisa Grace Lednicer at llednice@willamette.edu or call 503-370-6760 willamette.edu/wucl
This publication is partially supported by contributions to the College of Law Fund. Copyright © 2011 Willamette University College of Law
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