Technology has revolutionized the way we live - and it is creating a revolution in crime. On-line fraud, identity theft, evidence collection and manipulation, cyberstalking and SPAM are invading our work habits, our relationships and our pocket books.

These are among the topics to be explored during a three-day Cybercrime Conference Oct. 25, 26 and 27, co-sponsored by The John Marshall Law School's Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law and the Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association. The program is at the law school, 315 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago.

"We have assembled an outstanding roster of participants from the federal government, the judiciary, private practice and the academic community. These cutting-edge speakers and panelists will alert us on the latest electronic scams and intrusions, and provide us with current thinking on the legal ramifications of the new technology," said Ron Smith, chair of the ABA Criminal Justice Section and a professor at The John Marshall Law School. "A barely-mapped universe is here and becoming more challenging each week. We will be left behind unless we are aggressively diligent in learning the culture, language, power and pitfalls of this new technology."

"We will inform participants on what the government is doing to prevent cybercrime and how legislators and the courts are reacting to this international dilemma in all its facets _ from child pornography to transborder/international implications," noted Leslie Ann Reis, director of the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law at The John Marshall Law School.

On the list of more than four dozen speakers are: Shawn Henry, chief of the Computer Intrusions Unit of the FBI; John Stark of the Securities and Exchange Commission; Sean Renshaw of the U.S. Customs Service's Cybersmuggling Division; Chuck Curran with America Online; and Jim Dempsey, senior staff counsel with the Center for Democracy & Technology.

This program is offered for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. For additional information contact Pam Penczak, administrative assistant in the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law at ITCenter@jmls.edu or at 312.987.1419.

Monday, September 10th

The Christian Legal Society will meet at 10:45 a.m. in room 1105. All are welcome.

Tuesday, September 11th

The Women's Law Caucus and the Career Services Office is having a program to discuss interview attire and proper body language. Associate Dean Rory Smith and Charmain Vivar will be featured speakers. The presentation will take place at noon in room 1200A.

Wednesday, September 12th

Class Representative Election!

The Federalist Society will meet at noon in room 201.

Plan to attend the ABA Reception at 4 p.m. on 3 East. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, September 16th

Every Fall the Chicago law schools host a minority picinic. The picinic will be held in the courtyard at Northwestern University School of Law, 350 East Superior from noon to 6 p.m. Food, music and activities will be provided.

The JMLS Vocal Ensemble is our "in-house" choir for students, staff and faculty. The first program for the Ensemble would be held in December at our Annual Holiday Party. Please contact Miss Criss in room 212 if you are interested.

The John Marshall Law School Center for International Business and Trade Law will present, "The Sydney Olympics and Ambush Marketing," from noon to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the law school, 315 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago.

Visiting scholar Professor Christopher Kendall from Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, will be the guest speaker. Kendall will be visiting John Marshall from Sept. 23 to 28, as a guest of the center.

Kendall earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political studies in 1988, and an LL.B. in 1991 from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. In 1993, he earned an LL.M. degree from the University of Michigan Law School. He has been a faculty member at Murdoch University School of Law since 1995. Prior to his professorship, he was an associate lawyer with Tory, Tory, Deslauriers and Binnington in Toronto.

At Murdoch University, Kendall teaches law and sexuality, jurisprudence and intellectual property. In 1999, he was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award, and this year, he was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research.

The John Marshall program is free and open to the public. Reservations are being accepted by Virginia Russell at 312.987.1443 or e-mail 6russell@jmls.edu.

September 9

PLI Patent Review Course, Room 1200, 9 a.m.

September 10

Employee Benefits Alumni Luncheon, Room 1200B, noon

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, Room 1200A, noon

September 11

IP Adjunct Faculty Lunch, Room 1200B, noon

Women's Law Caucus & Career Services Program, Room 1200A, noon

ISBA Tuesday Topic Series, Room 1200B, 4 p.m.

Open Joint Meeting of the Faculty Curriculum Committee and Student Honors Committee, Room 1200B, 5 p.m.

September 12

Alumni Association Executive Committee Meeting, Room 1203, noon

ABA/LSD Reception, Room 3East, 4 p.m.

LEAP Mentor Program, Room 503, 6 p.m.

September 13

Center for International Business and Trade Law Adjunct Faculty Meeting, Room 1200B, noon

LEAP Tutor Training, Room 1105, noon

Young Alumni Committee Meeting, Room 217, noon

1st Annual Beverly W. Pattishall Distinguished Lecture in Trademark Law with Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, Room 1200, 2 p.m.

September 14

Fair Housing Seminar - "Protected Classes: A Fresh Perspective", Room 1200, 8:45 a.m.

September 15

Fair Housing Seminar - "Protected Classes: A Fresh Perspective", Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.

U.S. Supreme Court: Review and Preview, Room 200, 9 a.m.

Alumni Association Annual Reunion, Zodiac Room, Neiman Marcus, 7 p.m.

September 17

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting, Room 1200B, noon

September 18

LCBH Program, Room 1200, 9 a.m.

September 19

Summary of Tax and Employee Benefit Provisions of the New Tax Law, Room 1200B, noon and 6 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting, Room 1103, 4 p.m.

September 20

AIDS Foundation Program, Room 1200, 9 a.m.

Career Services - Finding Employment Beyond On-Campus Interviewing, Room 300, 12:45 p.m.

September 21

Predatory Lending Regulation Training, Room 1200, 8 a.m.

September 22

Cook County State's Attorney Prosecutorial Opportunity Symposium, Room 1200, 8:30 a.m.