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Murillo Presented Kissane Award
Ed Murillo, a January 2008 graduate of The John Marshall Law School, was awarded the $5,000 Kissane Award at commencement ceremonies.
Murillo accepted the award from Paul Kissane, son of John Marshall alumnus Elmer Kissane for whom the award is named. Upon his death, friends and family created the award to honor Kissane, a 1945 graduate, in recognition of his 43 years with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The award is open to graduates who have an outstanding academic record and agree to accept employment with the office.
Murillo, of Chicago's Southwest side, will receive the monetary award after completing a year as a Cook County assistant state's attorney.
As a student, Murillo has completed more than 15 months as a law clerk for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office working in the Felony Division and the Traffic Division.
In October 2007, the state's attorney's office presented Murillo with the El Humanitario Award in recognition of his contributions as a student-lawyer and his volunteer efforts in the community. The award presentation coincided with the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
"After working for the past few years at the state's attorney's office, I know that I want to stay in public interest law," Murillo said.
At John Marshall, Murillo has been active in the Latino Law Students Association and helped organize the Illinois Latino Law Students Forum in 2007 and 2008.
"When I was in high school, I didn't know an attorney. I only knew about court from TV shows. We hope this program will give high school students some insights into law and encourage them to consider a career in law," Murillo said.
Ed Murillo (left), the January 2008 recipient of the Kissane Award, meets with Paul Kissane before the January 27 commencement ceremonies. Elmer Kissane (J.D. '45), the father of Paul Kissane, worked for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for 43 years. The award is given to a graduate who will work for the state's attorney.
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New Staff Member Joins Academic Services
Jamie Doolin Kleppetsch has been named assistant director o f the Office of Academic Achievement. Kleppetsch, a 2004 alumna, will be helping students with scheduling, time management techniques, exam taking, outlining, bar preparation and other efforts that can improve law school performance.
Kleppetsch will be working with Professor Corinne Morrissey, director of Academic Achievement, to design and promote these efforts.
Eileen Halpin is Academic Services Counselor. The 1999 alumna will work with students who find themselves on academic probation. She also will assist those who may be petitioning for readmission to John Marshall or have been readmitted to the law school. Halpin will be the staff person to guide students on their curriculum path.
"These changes will impact students' counseling, academic achievements and preparation for the Bar Exam," said William Powers, associate dean for Admission and Student Affairs. "Dean (John) Corkery and I are confident that these changes will help improve the services available to students."
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Two Faculty Recognized for Achievements
Professors Kathryn Kennedy and Doris Estelle Long were given special recognition for their outstanding achievements during the January 2008 commencement ceremonies. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Ralph Ruebner made the presentations during the Jan. 27 ceremony.
Kennedy has been a member of the faculty since 1996. In addition to
her professorial role, she is director of the Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits, and this past semester accepted the position of associate dean for Advanced Studies and Research.
She has written extensively in the field of U.S. employee benefits law. She authored six articles on this topic in just the last academic year and co-authored a new textbook on employee benefits law qualifications and ERISA requirements.
Kennedy is widely regarded as an expert in employee benefits law and has participated as a panelist and presenter at numerous conferences throughout the United States. She testified before Congress and was a consultant to the Senate's Finance Committee when it was drafting the Sarbanes-Oxley law to counter the wide-spread abuses that occurred during the Enron scandal. She is serving on the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans by appointment of the U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao.
Long has been a member of the faculty since 1994, and is The John Marshall Law School Faculty Chair of the Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Privacy Group. Her field of expertise is intellectual property (IP) and her specialty is trademark and copyright law. She has a special interest in indigenous peoples and how intellectual property laws can protect their art and culture.
Long is recognized nationally and internationally for her scholarly work in the field of intellectual property law. In the past academic year, she authored eight law review articles and presented scholarly papers throughout the United States and at conferences at Oxford University, as well as in Germany, India, Macedonia, Ukraine, and Italy.
Long has been a Fulbright Professor in Shanghai, China and is a consultant to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In 2005, she wrote an IP Enforcement Manual for the U.S. Department of Commerce as part of its "train the trainer" program for global IP enforcement. She has been working with the Ukrainian government since 2001 to help with the establishment of IP laws that will meet international standards.
Professor Kathryn Kennedy accepts her achievement accolade from Associate Dean Ralph Ruebner during the January commencement.
Associate Dean Ralph Ruebner honors Professor Doris Long during the January commencement ceremony. She was recognized for her outstanding work.
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Washington Alumni Present Lecture
As part of its Distinguished IP Alumni Series, the Center for Intellectual Property Law presented a lecture by two outstanding alumni now practicing in Washington, D.C. Associate Director William McGrath (left) and Director Richard Gruner welcomed Daniel E. Yonan of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Keith Scala of Myers Bradford, PLLC as speakers for a Jan. 31 program "The Threat of Exclusion in Investigations Before the U.S. International Trade Commission."
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Criminal Defense Attorney Is Guest Speaker
Patricia Bobb (center) of Patricia Bobb & Associates, was welcomed as a guest speaker at The John Marshall Law School on Jan. 30. She addressed students on her work in criminal defense and personal injury. Joining her are Ed Samuelson (left), president of John Marshall's American Association for Justice (AAJ) chapter, and AAJ faculty sponsor Susann MacLachlan. The program was hosted by AAJ and the Women's Law Caucus.
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Student Activities
February 18
The Law Review will be collecting clothing in the student lounge all week. Please donate.
The Black Law Students Association will entertain pre-law students at 3:30 p.m. in room 532.
February 19
The Polish Law Student Association will have a bake sale in the student lounge. Please help support this great organization by buying some goodies.
February 20
The Black Law Student Association will meet at 4:45 p.m. in room 413.
February 21
The Black Law Student Association will meet at 4:45 p.m. in room 201.
Tickets are on sale for the Annual Barrister's Ball. There is considerable savings if you purchase them early. The Ball will be held at the beautiful grand ballroom at the Inter-Continental Hotel on Michigan Avenue.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Debra Pogrund Stark
Activities
She was invited to present a paper on the topic "Integrating Transactional Skills Into the Core Curriculum: An Example Taken From Property Law" at Emory University School of Law on May 30 and 31, 2008. The presentation will take place as one of the programs at the Conference on Teaching Drafting and Transactional Skills sponsored by the Center for Transactional Law and Practice at Emory University.
Professor Mark E. Wojcik
Activities
On Jan. 31, 2008, he spoke to law students at Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Ill., on the topic of careers in international law.
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Schedule of Events
February 18
- Insights I, Room 216, 12 p.m.
- CSO: Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop, Room 1102, 12 p.m.
February 19
- Faculty Scholarship Roundtable Series with Gregory Shafer, Loyola University, Room 3East, 12 p.m.
- CSO: Professionalism Series: How to Handle Assignments, Room 1200A, 12 p.m.
- Ethics and Transparency in Democracy, Delegation from the Czech Republic, Room 1200B, 2 p.m.
- WRC, Plagiarism Seminar for International Students, Room 201, 4 p.m.
February 20
- Mini Bar, Room 800, 9 a.m.
- Student Focus Group, Room 1102, 12 p.m.
- CSO: Headhunter Kate Patterson speaks to IP students, Room 216, 12 p.m.
- Eight Secrets Lecture Video by Professor Whitebread, Room 200, 12 p.m.
February 22
- Ethics CLE, Room 1200, 8 a.m.
- Mini Bar, Room 800, 9 a.m.
February 23
- 5th Annual Latino Law Forum, Room 1200, 9 a.m.
- BAR/BRI-JMLS Bar Essay Exam Program, Room 428, 10 a.m.
- Insights I, Room 216, 1:30 p.m.
February 25
- Insights I, Room 216, 12 p.m.
- CSO: Lunch with FBI Special Agent and JMLS Alum, Frank Bochti, Room 527, 12 p.m.
February 26
- IBT Lunch and Learn on International Economic Espionage Targets Us National Security, Room 1200, 12 p.m.
- International Human Rights: Notes from the Field Lecture by Jess Heyman, Room 503, 12:30 p.m.
- WRC, Beginning Citation Workshop, Room 201, 4 p.m.
- CSO: Building a Professional Portfolio, Room 800, 4:30 p.m.
February 27
- Tax Lunch and Learn, 1200A, 11:30 a.m.
- WRC, Beginning Citation Workshop, Room 1102, 12 p.m.
- After-The-Bar Party, Dick's Last Resort, 5 p.m.
- CSO: Evening Student Orientation, Room 201, 5 p.m.
February 28
- Student Focus Group, Room 1101, 12 p.m.
- CSO: Interviewing Skills Workshop, Room 532, 12 p.m.
- In-House Faculty Works-In-Progress Scholarship Roundtable, Room 3East, 12:15 p.m.
February 29
- Annual Conference on Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law, Room 1200, 8 a.m.
March 1
- BAR/BRI-JMLS Bar Essay Exam Program, Room 428, 10 a.m.
- Insights I, Room 216, 1:30 p.m.
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