Fall Semester Start Date ChangesClasses for the Fall 1998 semester will begin on Thursday, August 20. This is a change from the previously scheduled date of August 24.ContentsSchedule of EventsFall Semester Start Date ChangesInnovative Strategies for Executive Benefits Outlined at The John Marshall Law SchoolWinning Animal Rights in Court Topic of NAVS Program at The John Marshall Law SchoolStudent ActivitiesCareer Services OfficeStudent Bar AssociationFaculty Activity and PublicationsD'Ambrose Accepts New Position At The John Marshall Law SchoolCzech Student Exchange ScholarshipSchedule of Events
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Innovative Strategies for Executive Benefits Outlined at The John Marshall Law SchoolThe benefits and drawbacks of legislative changes affecting executive compensation benefits will be discussed during a 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. seminar April 22 at The John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Ct. This program is designed for persons familiar with a variety of compensation packages. Executive compensation plans have grown the last 10 years, but the optimal executive compensation package of non-qualified and qualified benefits has continued to shift in response to Congress' limitations on deferrals under qualified plans. The seminar will address planning opportunities now afforded by the revised capital gains rates for employers who wish to use stock as a means of compensating executives. Strategies to maximize defer rals under qualified plans for owners and executives also will be discussed. Steven R. Lifson, a partner with McBride Baker & Coles, will discuss "ESOPs for S Corporations;" Martin J. Campanella of McBride Baker & Coles will discuss "TRA `97 and Executive Compensation;" and Lee T. Jennings, director of the Dana Consulting Group Ltd., and Jennings Law Firm, Ltd., will discuss "Reinventing Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans for Owners and Executives." This seminar can be taken for continuing legal education credit. The seminar fee is $150. For registration information call The John Marshall Law School Conference Services Center at 312.987.4120.
Winning Animal Rights in Court Topic of NAVS Program at The John Marshall Law School"Litigating Animal Rights: Can Animals Find Justice in a Court of Law?" will be discussed from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. April 30 at a National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) seminar at The John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Ct. The problems facing animal advocates working to prevent or punish animal cruelty through the courts are many, but none is as challenging as the issue of "standing," according to NAVS. This seminar will feature Valerie Stanley, staff attorney for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, who will discuss ways of establishing legal standing and the pitfalls of speaking on behalf of animals; litigation vs. legislation as an effective way of helping animals; and suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture for violations of the Animal Welfare Act. Reservations for this free program are being accepted by the National Anti-Vivisection Society at 312.427.6065.
Student ActivitiesPatent Attorney Speaks at Intellectual Property MeetingAdjunct Professor, Jack Shore, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Intellectual Property Society on Monday, March 30 at 5:00 p.m. in room 201. Mr. Shore is a distinguished patent attorney specializing in licensing. Pizza will be served. Judge Reyes to Lead Traffic Court TourJMLS alumnus, Judge Jesse Reyes, will lead a tour of the Traffic Court on Tuesday, March 31. All Hispanic Law Students are welcome and should meet at 8:45 a.m. at 321 North LaSalle. After the tour, you have the opportunity to lunch with the judges of the traffic court. Food DriveThe Asian Law Student Association is sponsoring a food drive from April 1 - April 10. Please donate any nonperishables; your donations count. Foodstuffs can be dropped off in the student lounge on the second floor. Phi Delta Phi ElectionsPhi Delta Phi will be holding its elections on Thursday, April 2. Spring Fling!Mark your calendars. On April 13 at noon in room 3E is the annual Spring Fling celebration featuring a great lunch, music, and awards.
Career Services OfficeMarch & April 1998 ProgramsCareers in Alternative Dispute ResolutionThursday, April 2 Learn more about this growing area of practice from attorneys practicing ADR including Scott Carfello of the American Arbitration Association and Margaret Foust of the Illinois Department of Labor. Alternative Careers with a Law DegreeThursday, April 9 Hear from professionals who are using their law degrees in non-legal settings. Featured speakers include John Marshall graduate Michael Litwin of Heller Financial and Amy Kovalan of Northwestern University School of Law. Dress for Success and Other Tips for A Successful Summer Clerkship ExperienceTuesday, April 21 Advice from recruitment coordinators and law clerks on how to make the most of your summer experience. Fall Interviewing: What you need to know NOW!Wednesday, April 22 A mandatory meeting for all students who wish to participate in Fall Interviewing. Negotiating Benefits and Other Information Graduating Students Must KnowMonday April 27 Professor Kennedy discusses information that graduating students should know before they accept a job offer. Please note that we require students to register for all CSO programs. Students may do so by stopping by room 405 and signing up at Maria's desk, calling our office at 987-1402.
Student Bar AssociationAttention Student LeadersThe SBA will be holding elections for the SBA executive board in April. Any student that is interested in running for office must submit a petition for candidacy. The petitions will be distributed from the SBA office starting March 25th. The petitions must be returned to the SBA office and signed by an SBA executive board member by 5:00 p.m. on April 8th. In addition to the candidacy petition, each candidate must give a speech at the Spring Fling April 13th. Elections will be held on April 15. Good luck to all interested candidates.
D'Ambrose Accepts New Position At The John Marshall Law SchoolMarty D'Ambrose has been named director of Human Resources and Auxiliary Services at The John Marshall Law School. D'Ambrose will be responsible for administering the law school's personnel policy, institutional compliance with applicable federal and state laws, insurance and pension matters. He also will supervise the bookstore, mailroom and controller's office operations. A 1987 graduate of the University of Notre Dame, D'Ambrose joined the staff of The John Marshall Law School in 1988. He earned a law degree from John Marshall in 1996, and is expected to complete an LL.M. degree in taxation in June. D'Ambrose and his wife, Lisa, are Westmont residents. He is a former Lombard resident, and a graduate of Benet Academy in Lisle. D'Ambrose is the son of John D'Ambrose of Arlington Heights, and Eileen D'Ambrose of Chicago.
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