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ABA AdLaw Section Member Spotlight

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Meet Dr. Helen Boutrous, Department Chair at Mount St. Mary’s College, by Lynn White

As promised, we are delighted to spotlight Dr.Helen Boutrous, Chair of the History and Political Science Department at Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, in the second part of our feature on the Boutrous family.  The Boutrous’ met while attending the University of San Diego School of Law where they shared a mutual passion […]

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Meet Ted Boutrous, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, by Lynn White

Notice and Comment is pleased to do its first ever two-part feature of an administrative law power couple, Ted and Helen Boutrous.  Mr. Boutrous is a partner at Gibson, Dunn& Crutcher LLP where he co-chairs the firm’s Appellate and Constitutional Law Group.  The National Law Journal recently listed the group as one of the top […]

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Meet Veronica Garcia, Government Relations Director at Houston ISD, by Nina Hart

Meet Veronica Garcia, the Government Relations Director for the Houston Independent School District. Below, she discusses her experiences with advocacy and policy work, and her passion for improving the education system. 1.  Where do you work now and what led you to a career in law? I work for the Houston Independent School District as […]

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Meet Gillian E. Metzger, Professor and Vice Dean at Columbia Law School, by Nina Hart

Meet Gillian E. Metzger, the Stanley H. Fuld Professor of Law and Vice Dean at Columbia Law School. Below, she discusses her longstanding enthusiasm for administrative law, as well as her insights about current issues facing practitioners. 1.  What led you to a career in law? I was torn between academia and wanting to have […]

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Meet Lauren Khouri, Aspiring Labor and Employment Administrative Lawyer, by Nina Hart

Meet Lauren Khouri, third-year law student at American University Washington College of Law and Notice and Comment contributor.  Below, she shares her experiences and enthusiasm for administrative law. 1.   Where do you attend law school?  What led you to attend law school? What are your plans for after law school? I am a third-year law […]

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Meet Jason Mendro, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Meet Jason Mendro, a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.  Jason’s practice includes general litigation, class actions, securities litigation, and administrative law.  Below, he discusses what he enjoys about practicing law and offers advice for aspiring attorneys. 1.      What do you like most about your current job? My favorite […]

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Meet Katie Kennedy, 3L at Appalachian School of Law and N&C Editor, by Nina Hart

Meet Katie Kennedy, a third-year law student at Appalachian School of Law and Editor of the Notice and Comment, Recent Cases section.  Below, she shares why she decided to go to law school, her experience as a law student, and discusses the benefits of being involved in the ABA. 1.      Where do you attend law […]

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Meet Prof. Anna Williams Shavers, Section Vice Chair, by Nina Hart

Meet Professor Anna Williams Shavers, Cline Williams Professor of Citizenship Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law.  Professor Shavers is also the Vice Chair of the Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice and Chair of the 9th Annual Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Institute on April 3-4, 2013 at the Capital Hilton, […]

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Meet Kevin J. Schmitt, Law Student at UC Hastings College of the Law, by Nina Hart

Kevin J. Schmitt is a third-year law student at UC Hastings College of the Law. He is currently a Senior Articles Editor for the Hastings Law Journal and periodic contributor to the Yahoo! Contributor Network and Notice and Comment.  Below, Kevin shares his career aspirations and views on challenges facing administrative law practitioners. 1.      Where do you […]

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Meet Mary Bissell, Principal, Child Focus, by Nina Hart

Notice and Comment is pleased to spotlight Mary Bissell, Principal at Child Focus.  Child Focus is a national consulting firm that brings together innovative people, programs and policies to help non-profit organizations, foundations, and government agencies support America’s children and families.  Below, Mary shares her administrative law experience and offers advice for aspiring attorneys. 1.      What […]