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February 16 - 22, 2003 |
Judge Gregory Carman Addresses International Trade Rulings at The John Marshall Law School
The Center for International Business and Trade Law at The John Marshall Law School is presenting the Honorable Gregory W. Carman, chief judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade, as guest speaker for the Dominick L. DiCarlo U.S. Court of International Trade Lecture.
Judge Carman will be addressing "Standards of Review of the U.S. Court of International Trade" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Baim Courtroom.
The U.S. Court of International Trade, headquartered in New York City, hears cases on matters of customs classification and valuation of imported merchandise, appeals from "antidumping" determinations by the U.S. International Trade Commission and the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce; appeals from "countervailing" determinations by the same two bodies; and appeals from denials of trade adjustment assistance for workers who lose their jobs because of increased imports of a particular product.
Carman has served on the court since 1983 and was named chief judge in 1996. He is a statutory member of the Judicial Conference of the United States. Carman served a term in Congress, and practiced law at Carman, Callahan & Sabino in New York.
The lecture series is named for the late Dominick L. DiCarlo who was chief judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade. Three John Marshall alumni—Professor Mark Wojcik (J.D. '86), Lawrence Friedman (J.D. '58) of Barnes, Richardson and Colburn and Cole Kain (J.D. '90) of Clausen Miller PC—served as clerk at the court under Judge DiCarlo.
Alumna Frances Pierson Hadfield (J.D. 2001) is clerking for the court now.
This free lecture is followed by a reception. Registration is being accepted by the Department of Event Management at 312.427.2737, ext. 578.
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John Marshall Completes Law School's Newest Computer Lab
There is a new computer lab for students on the 8th floor of the library. It is located in room 803. The lab has 22 new Dell PCs and monitors, which are networked and internet ready, and a printer. The design of the room allows it to be used as a computer classroom as well. With the addition of the new PCs, 14 of the older PCs that are located on the sixth floor of the library will be removed, leaving ten PCs for student use. In addition, the empty carrels will be outfitted with power outlets, so wireless laptop users will have a location to work with adequate power.
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Student Activities
February 17
The Black Law Students Association is having a panel discussion of distinguished speakers who will provide tips and insights to students planning their careers. 5:00 p.m., room 201.
Once again it is "prom time" and that translates into the "Glass Slipper" sponsored by the Women's Law Caucus. If you have any new or "like new" items (evening shoes, gowns, evening bags) please bring to the student lounge. These items will be distributed to local high schools. The drive will continue through the week.
The Corporation Law Society is sponsoring a "crayon school supply drive". Articles will be given to a local school. Please donate. Supplies will be collected in the student lounge.
February 18
Josten's ring company will be present in the student lounge.
Phi Alpha Delta will have an outline meeting at 12 & 5 in room 409.
Phi Delta Phi will meet at 5:15 p.m. in room 529.
Lambda Alpha will feature Mr. John Green as its speaker at its meeting at 4:30 p.m. in room 403. Mr. Green will speak about land acquisition for a residential builder. Pizza will be served.
February 20
The Christian Legal Society will meet at 11:00 a.m. in room 1005.
February 21
Phi Delta Phi will meet at 12:30 p.m. in room 529.
The Black Law Students Association "Legacy of Opportunity" evening will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 3 East.
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New Computer Services Employee
The John Marshall law School has a new employee, Dave Martino; he is the Security Systems Manager. He assumes responsibility for the ID and print card business from Chauncey Daspit. He will also be working to enhance security around the law school. He is located to the left of the entrance of the Library (where the Help Desk was located).
He has been in the professional security field for 10 years and was one of the Security Systems Manager for Motorola, where he set up and designed security installation projects for the main campus and satellite facilities for that corporation. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Northern Illinois University.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Debra Stark
Activities
The Board of Directors of the Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) recently elected Professor Debra Stark as a new member of their Board of Directors. Professor Stark will also serve on LCBH's Policy and Advocacy Committee and hopes to establish ways for more law students from John Marshall to perform pro bono work for the group.
Professor Stark has also recently been appointed the Vice-Chair of the B-4 Pro-Bono Committee of the American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law. She is working on various projects for the Pro Bono Committee, including organizing programs on initiatives to combat predatory lending, disseminating materials on predatory lending law, and writing articles on pro bono partnerships between the private bar and law schools to establish campus chapters of Habitat for Humanity and perform legal assistance for local affiliates (as we have done here at John Marshall).
Professor Mark E. Wojcik
Activities
Professor Wojcik spoke on "Essential Career Strategies for Young International Lawyers" on February 12, including an introduction to the U.S. Court of International Trade where he previously served as a senior law clerk to Judge Dominick L. DiCarlo. The program was sponsored by the Career Service Office.
Publications
"AIDS in National and International Law," Proceedings of the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Society of International Law 320 (2002) (with Professor Eleanor D. Kinney of Indiana University School of Law, Miriam Maluwa of UNAIDS, John G. Culhane of Widener University School of Law, the Yale University School of Public Health, and California Western School of Law, Helena Walkowiak of Management Sciences for Health, and Michele Forzley, a Global Health Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
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Matthew Martin Graduates Magna Cum Laude
Matthew Martin received a J.D. degree magna cum laude at the Jan. 19 commencement ceremonies ranking second in the class.
Up & Coming misidentified Himanshu Vyas with that rank. Vyas ranked third in the class, and was first from the evening division.
Martin was inducted into the Order of John Marshall, an honorary scholastic society open to the top 15 percent of the graduating class in recognition of outstanding academic achievement.
Martin was a Distinguished Scholar and served as editor-in-chief of the on-line legal journal Review of Intellectual Property Law. He also was co-chair for the Chicago Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section-Law Student Committee, and the IP Society.
Martin completed an externship with the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman of the U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois, served as in-house counsel for Borg-Warner Corp., and was employed at Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione and Foley & Lardner where he has accepted a position.
Martin received a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000 from Purdue University-West Lafayette before enrolling at John Marshall.
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Professors Discuss Evidence Use in Cases
The John Marshall Law School's Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution, with Law Bulletin Publishing and ADR present a 2003 Illinois Evidence Law Update at 4 p.m. March 4 at the law school.
Associate Dean and Professor John Corkery and Professor Ralph Ruebner, who have written books on evidence for Law Bulletin Publishing, will be the guest presenters reviewing decisions affecting civil and criminal evidence.
John Marshall students can attend the program for free. Registration is being accepted by the Law Bulletin at 644.4639.
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In Memoriam
Michael J. Brooks of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away on January 25, 2003. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, where he majored in criminal justice, and was in his first semester at The John Marshall Law School.
During his last year in college, he participated in an internship, which allowed him to observe city prosecutors and investigators, as well as local, state and federal enforcement agencies. Once interested in becoming a law enforcement officer, he worked during college as a security guard at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and was involved with the Milwaukee Police Department's Explorer Program.
He volunteered extensively at his church, serving as a youth minister with the church's confirmation program, facilitating small group discussions, and also gave of his time to the Special Olympics.
Described as a "dedicated, hard working student," he viewed law school as "challenging, yet rewarding."
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Schedule of Events
February 16
- Spring PMBR Program, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
February 17
- Diversity Subcommittee Meeting, Room 1203, 5:00 p.m.
February 18
- Dean Smith Meeting, Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services Program - "Fair Housing Alums and Career Advice", Room 3East, 12:45 p.m.
- Law Consortium for Palestinian Legal Education, Room 1203, 5:00 p.m.
February 19
- Employee Benefits Law Seminar- "A Primer on FASB Accounting for Employee Benefits", Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
February 20
- Open House, Room 3East, 6:00 p.m.
February 21
- BLSA Reception, Room 3East, 6:00 p.m.
February 22
- Spring Bar Exam Workshop, Various Rooms, 1:30 p.m.
February 25
- High School Student On-Site Visit, Room 3East, Baim Courtroom, 9:45 a.m.
- Native American Bar Associating Meeting, Room 1203, 6:00 p.m.
February 26
- Law Review Editor-In-Chief Presentation, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Employee Benefits Law Seminar- "The Future of Executive Compensation and the Role of the Company's Compensation Committee", Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services Program - "What is Corporate Law?" Room 409, 12:45 p.m.
- After the Bar Party, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
February 27
- Dean Search Committee, Room 1101, 9:00 a.m.
- CIBTL Faculty Lunch Meeting, Room 1101, 12:30 p.m.
- IP Advisory Board Meeting, Room 402, 1:00 p.m.
- Dominick DiCarlo International Trade Lecture featuring Chief Judge Gregory W. Carman, Baim Courtroom, 4:00 p.m.
February 28
- 47th Annual Conference on Developments in IP Law, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
- Development Committee Meeting, Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
March 1
- Spring Bar Exam Workshop, Room 1200, 1:30 p.m.
- Open House, Room 200, 9:30 a.m.