Event Will Also Include “State of the Law School” Address
by Dean John Eastman


Orange, Calif., Sept. 15, 2009 – The Chapman University School of Law will present the first annual Economic Forecast for the Legal Profession by Chapman President and noted economist Jim Doti at the Pacific Club on Tuesday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. The event will also include the annual “State of the Law School” address, a summing-up of the Chapman School of Law’s year just past and a look to the future by the law school’s dean, John Eastman.

The event is free; however, seating is very limited and a reservation is required: call 714-628-2605 to reserve a seat or for more information. The Pacific Club is located at 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.

The event will begin with a reception at 5:30, followed by the State of the Law School address. This will be followed by President Doti’s Economic Forecast for the Legal Profession, and an opportunity for questions and answers. Doti is well-known for presenting Chapman University’s Economic Forecast, using data collected by Chapman’s Anderson Center for Economic Research, which over the past 40 years has become one of the nation’s most respected forecasts.

“With all the interest in the state, national and global economies, we wanted to address the members of our field with an economic forecast that takes into account the specific needs and interests of the legal profession,” said Dean Eastman. “President Doti has created an economic forecast that will be of interest to all attorneys, judges, legal firms and other members of our field as they plan their upcoming year. The Chapman School of Law is proud to take the lead in creating this exciting new economic forecast for our profession.”

ABOUT THE CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
The Chapman University School of Law is recognized for its high-caliber faculty, diverse academic programs and commitment to a dynamic and personalized legal education, with options that include multiple LL.M. and certificate programs, enriching electives and nationally recognized advocacy competitions. Law students also have the opportunity to learn and serve the community through a number of clinics, including the Low-Income Tax Law Clinic, Military Families Law Center and AMVETS Clinic, Alona Cortese Elder Law Center, Family Violence Clinic and Claremont Institute for Constitutional Jurisprudence. The Chapman University School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).

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