The DePaul College of Law's 1998 Enlund Distinguished Scholar program will present U. S. Court of Appeals Judge Guido Calabresi, a noted author, celebrated educator, prominent community leader and world-renowned lecturer, at 3 p.m., Feb. 19 in DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Room 8005. Calabresi will discuss federal appeals courts and their effectiveness at resolving the diverse and novel claims that come before them in the post-Warren era in a colloquium titled "An Academic Looks at the United States Court of Appeals: Are They Fish or Foul?"

Calabresi, who is the former dean of the Yale Law School, is recognized as one of the most distinguished scholars of his generation. Prior to taking his seat on the bench in 1994, Calabresi enjoyed an illustrious career as a professor. He began teaching at Yale in 1959, and in 1962 became one of the youngest full professors in the university's history. He served as dean of the law school from 1985 through 1994. He is presently Sterling Professor of Law Emeritus and Professional Lecturer at Yale.

Calabresi, who is a Rhodes Scholar, a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Order of the Coif, holds numerous degrees including law degrees from Yale University and a master's from Oxford University. He has authored four award-winning, ground-breaking books, including the "The Costs of Accidents: Legal and Economic Analysis" and "A Common Law for the Age of Statutes. "

Named for 1942 DePaul law graduate E. Stanley Enlund, the scholar-in-residence program is designed to increase understanding of the law and its role in society, and to explore different perspectives on law, lawyers and social justice. Each Enlund Scholar delivers a major paper at DePaul. Scholars, jurists and lawyers are selected by the College of Law based on the meaningful contributions they have made to the development of law and legal institutions through their research, advocacy and practice.

The colloquium is free and open to the public.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Calabresi will also keynote a luncheon for members of Chicago area law faculties at noon on Feb. 20, at the University Club, 76 E. Monroe Street. Media wishing to attend his speech, "Liberty, Equality and Fraternity," should contact Valerie Phillips at 312-362-5039.