The establishment of the Center on International Commercial Arbitration was featured in the first issue of Giustizia Alternativa, an Italian publication focused on international arbitration.  The new publication is dedicated to removing obstacles that prevent lawyers from actively pursuing mediation, helping to create common European standards, and facilitate cooperation and the sharing of know-how between lawyers of different European countries.

Matthew Pascocello, assistant director for marketing and alumni counseling in the Office of Career and Professional Development, has been re-elected to the board of directors for the Washington Area Legal Recruiters & Administrator's Association (WALRAA).  WALRAA is the largest city group within the National Association for Legal Career Professionals (NALP).  Pascocello has also been nominated to serve on the NALP board of directors and its nominating committee.

Washington College of Law has produced a new video aimed at helping law students face substance abuse issues. The video, "Getting Healthy, Staying Healthy," is designed to help law schools and counselors encourage students with drug or alcohol problems to get help now, before the problem has a serious impact on their legal careers.  "This educational video is a significant new tool in our efforts to support the health and future of law students," says David Jaffe, associate dean for student affairs at American University Washington College of Law and producer of the video.  MORE