MACY’S LEGAL TEAM SPONSORS STREET LAW PROGRAM
St. Louis Public High School Students participate in one-day conference to learn more about law

ST. LOUIS – (April 24, 2007) – Macy’s hosted a one-day conference today to provide more than 50 students from Roosevelt High School and Gateway Institute of Technology an inside look at the legal profession through the Street Law program.

Macy’s is the first company to sponsor the Street Law program in St. Louis. Street Law’s Corporate Legal Division Pipeline program is an innovative approach to partnering corporate legal departments with nearby high schools in an effort to engage the students, teach them about law, and encourage them to consider careers in the legal profession.

Dennis Broderick, the company’s general counsel based in Cincinnati, welcomed attendees. Broderick was instrumental in Macy’s involvement with Street Law and noted, “Our enthusiasm for Street Law is two-fold. Our law team has been extremely generous in giving their time and expertise to this program, and to connect with students who might not have direct exposure to an attorney, paralegal or other legal administrators. Additionally, we have the responsibility to help ensure that the legal profession is and continues to be diverse. Street Law is a terrific way to introduce students with diverse backgrounds to the many aspects of a career in law.”

Teams from Macy’s law department in St. Louis partnered with Roosevelt High School and Gateway Institute of Technology to develop the semester-long program. Macy’s legal professionals then served as guest teachers in the classroom, and the program concluded with the one-day conference held today at Macy’s regional law office in St. Louis.

“We are very grateful to Macy’s for providing this opportunity for our students to learn more about the practice of law in the corporate world. These types of real-world experiences are very important to encourage our students to pursue education beyond high school,” shared Dr. Diana Bourisaw, Superintendent of the St. Louis Public Schools.

During the day-long conference, the students interacted with approximately 20 members of the Macy’s legal team and participated in small-group workshops simulating typical legal issues found in a business setting such as employment law, contracts, and litigation.

About Street Law

Street Law is practical, participatory education about law, democracy, and human rights. A unique blend of content and methodology, Street Law uses techniques that promote cooperative learning, critical thinking, and the ability to participate in a democratic society. For 30 years, Street Law, Inc.'s programs and curricula have promoted knowledge of legal rights and responsibilities, engagement in the democratic process, and belief in the rule of law, among both youth and adults.

About the Corporate Legal Diversity Pipeline Program

The Corporate Legal Diversity Pipeline Program was developed by Street Law and the Association of Corporate Counsel to partner corporate legal departments with nearby diverse, high school law classes in an effort to engage the students, teach them more about civil law, and encourage them to consider careers in the legal profession.

About Macy’s

Macy's, the largest retail brand of Federated Department Stores, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Offering distinctive assortments including exclusive fashion and home brands, Macy’s stores are operated by seven regionally based retail divisions – Macy’s East, Macy's Florida, Macy's Midwest, Macy's North, Macy's Northwest, Macy's South, and Macy's West – and an online store at macys.com.

Macy's Midwest is based in St. Louis and operates 114 stores in nine states. For additional media materials, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.

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