The Evolving Role of the Law Department in the Modern Corporation and Legal Industry (664-1)
Instructors
Suzanne Sutkowski
Thomas Finke
312/286-3166
Meeting Info
Rubloff Building 175: Mon 4:30PM - 6:20PM
Overview of class
This seminar will examine the history and evolution of legal protections for abortion, contraception and other reproductive health care. We will look at state and federal constitutional, statutory and common law theories used to secure and protect these rights. We will explore current threats and growing barriers to access, including ever-expanding assertions of religious beliefs to limit access to reproductive health care. We will also look at advocacy strategies for addressing those threats and barriers. Grades are based on a final paper and class participation.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will understand:
(i) the impact of changes in the legal industry on law departments and the relationship between law departments and law firms
(ii) the fundamental principles that underlie effective management of a law department and management of outside counsel
(iii) the roles and responsibilities of General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers and the duties they owe to their stakeholders
(iv) the roles and responsibilities of several functional areas within a law department, including M&A, intellectual property and litigation
Class Attributes
Business/Corporate transactions an element
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll