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The National Jurist and PreLaw magazine are the leading news sources in their markets. National Jurist reaches an estimated 100,000 law students. PreLaw is read by more than 45,000 prospective law students.

We deliver trusted editorial, dependable reach and proven advertising through our magazines and website. We encourage you to contact your sales rep for ad rates and additional information.

Jack Crittenden

Editor-in-Chief
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Publisher, and now Editor-in-Chief, Jack Crittenden has implemented many new and exciting features into both The National Jurist and preLaw editorial calendars for the upcoming year. Crittenden founded The National Jurist upon graduating from American University Washington College of Law in 1991 where he received his JD. At the time, there was a desperate need for more news and information available for law students to access.

In an effort to fix the problem, Crittenden established The National Jurist publication. The magazine has successfully educated and inspired students to make more informed decisions about their future’s in law for the last 16 years.

Crittenden decided to take it one step further and established preLaw magazine just 6 years later. It is now the go-to source for pre-law students seeking knowledge and advice on preparing and choosing a law school.

Today, both publications have successfully delivered new stories, trends entertainment and advice to law and prospective law students. With the increase in technology, the company has expanded to include a newly re-vamped website, digital magazines, and video productions. Crittenden resides in San Diego, Calif., and is the father of two daughters.

Michelle Weyenberg

Managing Editor
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Michelle joined the Cypress Magazine editorial team in June 2007 as Associate Editor of The National Jurist and preLaw publications. She has experience in both radio and print journalism while working as a reporter for WTAQ Newsradio 1360 in Green Bay, Wis., and as a general assignment reporter for the Jackson County Chronicle in Black River Falls, Wis.

She received a “Certificate of Merit” from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association in February 2007.

Michelle is a University of Wisconsin–Green Bay graduate with a degree in Communications/Journalism. She has a strong interest in the legal and educational systems, having covered cops, courts and education in both the radio and print fields.

She grew up in Yorba Linda, Calif., Atlanta, Ga., and Appleton, Wis. 

She currently resides in San Diego, California.

Ursula Furi-Perry

Career Editor

Ursula Furi-Perry is an attorney, nationally published legal writer, and adjunct law professor in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She offers quality legal research and writing services to clients, other attorneys, and law firms. In addition, she offers marketing and promotional writing services to law firms of all sizes.

Furi-Perry is the author of three books: 50 Legal Careers for Non-Attorneys (American Bar Association Publishing, 2008); 50 Unique Legal Paths: Finding the Right Job (ABA Publishing, forthcoming October 2008); and Law School Revealed: Secrets to Law School Success and Making the Most of Your Law School Experience (Jist Publishing, forthcoming Spring 2009.) Furi-Perry has published more than three hundred articles in national and regional publications, including Law.com, American Lawyer Media, The National Jurist, LawCrossing.com, and several community publications associated with the Boston Herald.

Furi-Perry is an adjunct professor of Writing and Legal Reasoning and Writing and Legal Advocacy at the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover. She teaches paralegal and government courses at Northern Essex Community College in Lawrence, and at Bridgewater State College, in connection with The Center for Legal Studies.

Furi-Perry received her Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude from the Massachusetts School of Law, where she graduated at the top of her class.

Karen Dybis

News Reporter

Karen Dybis has joined The National Jurist and preLaw editorial staff as one of our new features writers for the year.

Dybis had career aspirations to become a court reporter, having whetted her appetite for crime in one of the best courts in American – Oakland County Circuit Court. This Pontiac, Mich., courthouse has hosted some infamous trials, including those of Dr. Jack Kevorikian, Scott Amedure (The Jenny Jones Murderer) and Nathanial Abraham (who at age 11 was the states youngest killer convicted as an adult). But some job opportunities resulted in another direction.

Dybis, a graduate of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, has wored as a news reporter for The (Adrian) Daily Telegram and The Oakland Press. She also worked for five years as a business reporter for The Detroit News, where she covered the Kmart Corp. bankruptcy, the largest Chapter 11 reorganization in the retail industry.

Dybis, now works as a freelance writer, working for publications including The Detroit News, Chicken Soup for the Soul magazine, On Wall Street, and now The National Jurist and preLaw magazines!

We encourage you to contact us if you have any advertising questions or would like to request a 2008-2009 media planner:

Katina Cavagnaro
Publisher
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Katina@cypressmagazines.com

Mindy Palmer
Account Representative
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Mindy@cypressmagazines.com

Mike Wright
National Accounts Manager
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Michael@cypressmagazines.com

Circulation Questions?

Bulk distribution: Law schools and preLaw advisors, please call Elizabeth Callahan at 858.300.3221