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Video Gaming Conference Addresses New Illinois Law
The John Marshall Law School and the Casino Law Group are co-hosting the first Illinois Video Gaming Law Summit from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.
The program will include information on Illinois' Video Gaming Law Act, signed in to law Monday, July 13, by Gov. Pat Quinn, following legal battles dating back to 2005 in attempts to limit video gaming.
"This newest addition to gaming in Illinois brings new requirements both for those hosting the video machines on their premises and for law enforcement," said Cory Aronovitz of Casino Law Group and an adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School.
"The games will be simple and interesting. Various manufacturers will be showing their wares at the conference," Aronovitz added.
Guest presenters will include Illinois Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), chair of the Task Force on Gaming and sponsor of the legislation, speaking at 2 p.m., and Michael Fries, chief legal counsel for the Illinois Gaming Board, speaking at 3:30 p.m.
Game manufacturers from Bally, VGT, Game Tech, WMS and AGEM will give demonstrations at 2:30 p.m., and gaming technical standards will be outlined at 3 p.m. by Kevin Mullally of GLI.
This free program is especially designed for manufacturers, distributors, and operators where video games will be available to the public.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Publication
His article, "Contention Interrogatories in Federal Court," 148 F.R.D. 441 (1993), co-written with Iain Johnston, was quoted in Hypertherm, Inc. v. American Torch Tip Company, 72 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 612 (N.H. Dist. Ct. 2009).
Activities
They presented a paper, "Teaching Legal Writing as Part of Clinical Education," on the risks and limits of introducing the clinical experience in the first year of law school at the APPEAL Conference on July 3. The conference was sponsored by the University of Pretoria and APPEAL, which is housed at Seattle University School of Law.
Publications
Her article, "Empathy, Gender and the Supreme Court," appeared in the July 9 issue of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The article focused on the need for women Supreme Court justices, prompted by President Obama's nomination of Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the subsequent confirmation hearings. To find a link to the full article, visit http://www.jmls.edu/news/newsclips.shtml.
Publications
His article "The Admissibility of Other Misconduct in Civil Cases" appears in the Illinois State Bar Journal July 2009 issue. The article, selected by a peer review panel, discusses how conduct by a party in a lawsuit can sometimes be used even though the conduct was not the conduct which is the subject of the trial. The magazine reaches an estimated 30,000 practicing lawyers in Illinois.
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New Alumni Association Executive Board Members Take Oath of Office
Katherine Amari (JD '00) (right), incoming president of The John Marshall Law School Alumni Association, is sworn in to her position by Judge Cheryl Cesario (JD '81), outgoing president.
Judge Anna Demacopolous (JD '85) (left) administers the oath to incoming executive board members of The John Marshall Law School Alumni Association (from second from left) Baltazar Mendoza (JD '01, LLM/RE '02), first vice president; Kimberly J. Anderson (JD '98), second vice president; Judge James Fitzgerald Smith (JD '75), third vice president; Michael V. Favia (JD '82), treasurer; Anita M. DeCarlo (JD '98), assistant treasurer; and Regina A. Scanniccio (JD '88).
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Law School and Student Calendar of Events
July 20, 2009
- MiniBar, Room 200 & 201, 8 a.m.
- Legal Skills Success Camp, Room 503, 6 p.m.
July 21, 2009
- MPT Workshop, Room 409, 9 a.m.
- Legal Skills Success Camp, Room 503, 6 p.m.
July 22, 2009
- MiniBar, Room 200 & 201, 8 a.m.
July 23, 2009
- CEDA, Room 1200A, 8 a.m.
- MPT Workshop, Room 409, 9 a.m.
- Legal Skills Success Camp, Room 503, 6 p.m.
July 24, 2009
- CEDA, Room 1200A, 8 a.m.
- MiniBar, Room 200 & 201, 8 a.m.
- Pre-Conference Training for NCLR, Room 1102, noon
July 27, 2009
- Ask the Financial Aid Director Day, Lobby, noon & 4 p.m.
- Fair Housing Reception, 3East, 5 p.m.
- Legal Skills Success Camp, Room 503, 6 p.m.
- Rocky Mountain Alumni Dinner, Avenue Grill, 6 p.m.
July 28, 2009
- IL Video Gaming Law Symposium, Room 200, 9 a.m.
- Legal Skills Success Camp, Room 503, 6 p.m.
July 29, 2009
- Lawyering Skills Conference - "Yes We Carnegie", Room 1200A, 9 a.m.
- Compensating Deans, Presidents, Provosts, Officers and Administrators of Educational Institutions, Room 200, 2 p.m.
- ABA Committee on Minorities and the Judiciary Presentation - Obtaining and Retaining Minority Judges, Room 503, 2 p.m.
- ABA Committee on Minorities and the Judiciary Reception, Student Lounge, 4 p.m.
- After the Bar Party, English, 5 p.m.
July 30, 2009
- CEDA, Room 1200A, 8 a.m.
- Legal Skills Success Camp, Room 300, 6 p.m.
July 31, 2009
- CEDA, Room 1200A, 8 a.m.
- ABA Criminal Justice Section Welcome, Room 200, 5 p.m.
August 1, 2009
- Legal Skills Success Camp, Room 300, 6 p.m.
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Kissane Award Presented to Danica Werhand
Danica Werhand was named the Elmer C. Kissane Public Service Award winner from the May 2009 graduating class.
The award is given by the Kissane family to a graduate who had a distinguished law school career, and is committed to a career with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The award is given in memory of Elmer Kissane, who worked for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for 43 years. Werhand will be awarded the $5,000 prize after she completes a year as an assistant state's attorney.
Werhand has been an intern with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for the past two years, being mentored by Judge Diane Gordon Cannon in the Felony Trial Division. Initially, Werhand spent her time getting familiar with the court's routine by watching daily court calls and cases. After several months, Werhand became more involved with the process by sitting in on witness interviews and opening up case files for attorneys in Judge Gordon Cannon's courtroom. After completing her second year of law school, Werhand began to participate in hearings and trials using a 711 license.
"All of these experiences showed me what it takes to be an assistant state's attorney, and I'm eager to have the chance to work as one," Werhand said.
At John Marshall, Werhand focused on trial work. She placed second in the 1L Mock Trial Competition. Her outstanding academic record enabled her to join the Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Honors Council, and later the Honors Board. As a third-year student, Werhand was the board's presiding barrister.
She also represented John Marshall as a team member at four competitions-ABA Labor and Employment Law Trial Advocacy Competition in fall 2007; the National Trial Competition in Spring 2008 and again in Spring 2009; and was a semi-finalist at Georgetown Law's White Collar Crime National Mock Trial Invitational.
Werhand is a graduate of Indiana University, receiving a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and psychology.
Paul Kissane congratulates Danica Werhand during the May commencement on her being selected the Elmer C. Kissane Public Service Award winner.
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