Student Teams Feted at Annual Gala

We had a fabulous turnout Wednesday night at the End-of-Year Gala.  The
food, drinks and awards were a hit and we want to thank everyone for
their help in running such a successful event.   The participation and
attendance from the students, faculty, and Deans was greatly
appreciated and the perfect way to celebrate such a great year for the
Center!

...by Danica Werhand

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Introducing the Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Interested in: Mediation?  Arbitration? Negotiation? Client Counseling?  Make sure to check out The Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution's brand new Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. By completing this certificate program you demonstrate your interest in the field while receiving a valuable concentration in Conflict Resolution.  Not only will the certificate look great on your resume but it will show future employers that you gained an extensive background in this area, setting you apart from other students and young lawyers within the legal community.  In order to qualify for the certificate, you will need to take and successfully complete the requisite courses throughout your time here at The John Marshall Law School.  To learn more details about the certificate and its requirements, click below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Professor Susann Maclachlan or stop by the Center's office, Room 411.

...by Danica Werhand

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Young Associates and Ethics

As a young associate, you have likely just passed the bar and have taken on a whole host of new responsibilities.  You are now getting paid well and expected, in return, to work extremely hard for that paycheck.  With this new level of work and pay comes a new level of responsibility.             

As the recent decision in Qualcomm v. Broadcom has shown, the court will hold young associates responsible for their errors in the realm of ethics and professional responsibility.  Because of this it is ever more important to ensure that everyone, including young attorneys, is aware of what is expected of them with regard to legal ethics.

So what if your supervising attorney presents you with an assignment or instructs you to conduct yourself in a manner that you believe is unethical?  There are several ways to properly handle the situation. 

Click here for complete article

...by Steve Hall

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  An Interview With Trial Advocacy And Dispute Resolution                   Honors Board Member - Danica Werhand

Q: Where are you from?

A: Lake Forest, IL    

Q: Where did you go to college and what activities did you participate in?  

A: I went to Indiana University and I was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma social
         sorority while a student there.

Q: Why did you decide to participate in the Trial Advocacy Honors Board?

A: I wanted to become involved in Trial Advocacy and compete on mock trial
         teams. I also wanted to further connections within John Marshall and outside of
         John Marshall within the legal community.   

Q: What made you chose John Marshall?

A: I really wanted to go to law school in Chicago and John Marshall excels in
         teaching their students litigation skills.

Q: Have you been on any trial teams?  

A: Yes, I was on the ABA Labor and Employment Law Team in Fall of 2007, the
          National Trial Competition Team in the Spring of 2008, the Georgetown White
          Collar Crime Team in the Fall of 2008, and the National Trial Competition Team
          in the Spring of 2009.   

Q: What are your favorite TV shows?

A: Damages, One Tree Hill and The Office

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Nota Bene will be off for the summer. We'll see you in the fall.