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September 22 - 28, 2002 |
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Law School Extends Welcome to Chinese Attorneys
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Faculty, staff and invited guests gathered at the beginning of the fall semester to welcome a delegation of 32 attorneys studying at The John Marshall Law School. The group includes two LL.M. students, Huang Runyuan and Xia Fei, who are students at East China University of Politics and the Law in Shanghai. Professor Kevin Hopkins and alumna Di Jiang taught American legal courses at East China University this summer as preparation for the students coming to John Marshall to complete their degrees. In January 2002, the law school awarded its first LL.M. degrees in intellectual property law to 14 Chinese attorneys. |
This semester the law school is also hosting judges and members of the State Intellectual Property Office. They are in lectures given by John Marshall professors and invited guests. The lectures are introducing the Chinese guests to the U.S. government structures under the Constitution, the American legal system, legal writing and research, international trade law and professional responsibilities and legal ethics. The John Marshall Law School is marking its 10th anniversary of working with the State Intellectual Property Office in the People's Republic of China. The program has fostered an ongoing exchange of attorneys and faculty. |
Ning Long (right), deputy director of the Automation Department at SIPO, presents John Marshall Dean Robert Gilbert Johnston with a piece of Chinese artwork.
Professor Kevin Hopkins presents Dorothy Li with a piece of Chinese art representing "long life."
Professor Kevin Hopkins enjoys a laugh with intellectual property law LL.M. candidates Huang Runyuan (center) and Xia Fei (right) who were his students this summer at East China University of Politics and Law in Shanghai. |
Gathered at the reception for John Marshall's Chinese visitors were (from left) Dr. Jiang Bo, counsellorial Consul Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China office in Chicago; Liu Jishan, prosecutor, Jilin Province; Dorothy Li, associate dean and coordinator for China affairs; Ning Long, deputy director, Automation Department, State Intellectual Property Office; John Marshall Law School Dean Robert Gilbert Johnston and Professor Walter Kendall.
Adjunct Professor Alan W. Lepp (left), deputy senior staff attorney of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit , meets with Li Jian Wei (center) of Chang Chun Intermediate Court of Jilin Province in China, and Ying Zhao, a Chinese-American attorney. Lepp is teaching an introduction to American law and legal system course for the Chinese guests. |
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John Marshall Graduate Honored by U.S. Air Force for Trial Skills
The U.S. Air Force has presented Capt. Elizabeth D. Durfee Pullin (J.D. '01) with two awards for her achievements during her first year in the military.
Pullin, a past associate justice for The John Marshall Law School Moot Court, was the recipient of the American Trial Lawyers Association Award from the spring 2002 Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course. The ATLA Award was presented to Pullin for her exceptional trial advocacy skills displayed during two moot courts and a discharge board proceeding during the training program at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Pullin also received the General Henry "Hap" Arnold Leadership Excellence Award from her Commissioned Officer Training Class in fall 2001. She was judged on a number of skills, including response to questions from a military officers' panel, her military bearing, and leadership of her student training wing.
Pullin is serving as an assistant staff judge advocate with the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Pullin received a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and a master's degree from the University of Wyoming. Before coming to John Marshall, Pullin was an intern with the Wyoming Public Defender's Office.
At John Marshall, she was a member of the 2001 semi-finalist team at the Tulane Mardi Gras Invitational National Sports Law Competition; a member of the National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy team, and a member of the ABA Moot Court team. Pullin also was a law clerk for the City of Chicago Law Department in the Municipal Prosecutions, Torts, Appeals, Commercial and Policy Litigation and Regulatory and Aviation divisions.
Pullin passed the July 2001 Illinois Bar exam but hadn't been sworn in to practice when she received her notice of acceptance from the U.S. Air Force. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Ann McMorrow swore Pullin in to the Illinois Bar in a special ceremony so that she could begin her Commissioned Officer Training in fall 2001.
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CBA Young Lawyers Chair Shares Insights
Yolanda Hancock (left), director of Development and Alumni Programs and Stacia Goldstein (right), director of Career Planning, welcome Mia Jiganti (center), a 1994 alumna of The John Marshall Law School. Jiganti, a staff attorney and director of Conflicts Resolution with Piper Rudnick, told students of her experiences since joining the firm and as the new chair for the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Jiganti was the first guest for the 2002-2003 "Lunch and Conversations with Alumni" series.
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Fair Housing Center/Clinic
The John Marshall Fair Housing Legal Support Center conducted its 27th National Fair Housing Conference at the law school last weekend with more than 100 persons from 22 states attending. Unlike most other conferences of the Center, this program was not subsidized and a registration fee was charged to each of the participants. The topic for the conference focused on discrimination in subsidized housing units. A large number of the participants were from local housing authorities. The United States Supreme Court has decided to review two fair housing cases during this October term, and the attorneys who will be presenting those cases gave a summary of the issues and points of law that will be argued to the Court.
The Fair Housing Legal Support Center's advisory board also met on Friday evening to outline upcoming events and activities for the Center.
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Student Activities
The first general meeting of the International Law Society will be held on Wednesday, September 25 from 1:00 - 2:00 in room 201. Learn about the ILS; discuss first semester events; help plan second semester events; get fed.
The International Law Society is hosting a roundtable discussion _ The Expanding Role of the Chinese Judiciary Post WTO Accession: The current constitutional framework and models for reform. Joining in the discussion will be Chinese and US judges, members of the international trade community, and a constitutional law scholar/professor. All are welcome to attend; come see why this topic matters.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor John D. Ingram
Publications
The Akron Law Review has accepted his article, "Covenants Not To Compete," for publication.
Professor Michael P. Seng
Activities
The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State, and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars has approved Professor Michael P. Seng as a Fulbright Senior Specialist. Fulbright Senior Specialists are available for appointment to participate in programs upon request from overseas academic institutions. Fulbright Senior Specialists are available for appointment for a five-year period.
Professor Seng has also been informed that he has been requested and approved for consultation by the Faculty of International Relations at the University of Economics in Prague. The University of Economics has over 14,000 students in economics and management at the Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral level. The Faculty of International Relations organizes research activities and study in three areas: International Trade, International Policy, and Commercial Law. The International Faculty has over 3,000 students and 195 faculty members. It focuses on economics and law and courses in Anglo-American Studies.
Professor Seng is scheduled to make four extended visits to the University during the next two years to deepen and formalize the co-operation of both schools, to develop curricula and run courses on American law, to improve faculty knowledge of international and comparative law issues, and to develop trainings in research and writing methods.
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Schedule of Events
September 23
- Dean Fred Herzog Reception, Room 3 East, 4:00 p.m.
September 25
- Career Services/Health Law Society presents a panel of General Counsel, Room 1200A, 4:00 p.m.
- Professor Seng Meeting, Room 1203, 6:00 p.m.
September 26
- Small Business Computer Security Workshop, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- Office of Alumni, Dinner with Alumni, Milwaukee Athletic Club, 5:30 p.m.
- Alumni Association Dinner with Alumni, Milwaukee Athletic Club, 5:30 p.m.
October 1
- Career Services - Lunch & Conversations with Alumni, Room 3East, 12:45 p.m.
October 2
- International Law Society Panel Discussion, Room 3East, 12:30 p.m.
- Career Services - Famous Chicago Trial Attorneys Series, Room 300, 12:45 p.m.
- Center for Advocacy & Dispute Resolution Guest Lecture: Thomas L. Kilbride, IL Supreme Court Justice, 3rd District, Room 409, 1:30 p.m.
October 3
- IP Adjunct Faculty Lunch Meeting, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Czech Study Group Meeting, Room 3East, 6:00 p.m.