After graduating from Harvard Law School, Michelle joined the law firm of Sidley Austin as an associate specializing in marketing and intellectual property. In 1988, a summer intern two years older by the name of Barack Obama came to work at the firm, and Michelle was assigned as his mentor. They married in 1992.......Comment: So Michelle Obama has a background that would be unique among first ladies in intellectual property law and health law. Presumably Barack Obama also actually worked in intellectual property law, albeit briefly, as her intern. JAD
In 1996, she joined the University of Chicago as associate dean of student services and established the University's first community service program. She was named executive director of community and external affairs and served in that role until her 2005 appointment to her position at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
A couple of tidbits on Michelle Obama
From About.com:
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John, thanks for the link, although it's actually About.com - you may want to change that.
Appreciate the mention nonetheless - Michelle Obama is a fascinating woman, and I'd love to see her enter public service someday.
Thanks Linda! I have edited the posting to correct the typographical error.
Linda Lowen is a journalist who serves as an About.com guide to women's issues.
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