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John Marshall Real Estate Law Alumni Discuss Job Market With Students
At a recent program co-sponsored by The John Marshall Law School Center for Real Estate Law and the Career Services Office, John Marshall LL.M. graduates discussed "Career Options for Real Estate Attorneys," focusing on the diverse employment opportunities real estate attorneys have after graduation. Welcoming the panelists to the law school are Professor Celeste M. Hammond (left), director of the center, who moderated the program. Panelists included (from left) Christine A. Foh (LL.M, '99), with Motorola, Inc.; Mark A. Wilcox (LL.M. '96), with Webster Wilcox Christopoulos PC; and Lori F. Chacos (LL.M. '99), with Centrum Properties Inc. Not pictured is Harold J. Hicks (LL.M. '01), with Field and Goldberg LLC.
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Student Activities
February 24
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 25
Delta Theta Phi will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 403.
The students of John Marshall have organized a student chapter of the American Constitution Society. This Chapter will be dedicated to maintaining a rigorous exchange of ideas about the law. All are welcome to attend the first meeting at 12:15 p.m. in room 201.
The Brehon Society will meet at the "Celtic Crossing" on Clark at 4:00 p.m. to network with Irish judges.
February 26
The Decalogue Society will feature a panel of judges at 12:15 p.m. in the Courtroom.
To celebrate "Black Heritage Month", the Black Law Student Association have invited Judge George N. Leighton, William Hampton from the Fred Hampton Foundation, Merilyn Brown from HUD, Professor Michele Goodwin from DePaul and Dr. Morgan, Assistant Principal, to speak at 5:00 p.m. in the student lounge. All are welcome.
The Honorable Gregory Carmen will speak to the International Law Society about the Court of International Trade at 12:15 p.m. in room 201.
The Corporation Law Association/Career Services Office is sponsoring a program at 12:45p.m. in room 409. This program will provide students with information about general corporate practice and career paths in corporate law.
February 27
The Christian Legal Society will meet at 11:00 a.m. in room 1005.
Barrioster's Ball Photos
The proof sheets from the Barrister's Ball are available for viewing in Miss Criss's office, room 212. Photos can be purchased for $7.00 each. They are 5x7 and in color.
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January 2003 Commencement Program Additions
Honors Awarded: The John Marshall Law Review Members: Anna E. Morrison. The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Executive Board: Anna E. Morrison. The Journal of Computer and Information Law Staff Editor: Ross O. Morreale.
Scholarships and Prizes: Jerry D. Malinin received the following awards: The John Jewitt Scholarship, The Arba N. Waterman Scholarship and The Edward T. Lee Scholarship.
The Conferring of Degrees: Ross O. Morreale received the degree of Juris Doctor. Vita Foldi Levar received the degree of Juris Doctor, Magna Cum Laude, in August 2002. Jerry D. Malinin received the degree of Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, in August 2002.
The Law School regrets these omissions.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor John D. Ingram
Publications
His article "Covenants Not To Compete" has been published in 34 Akron L. Rev. 49 (2002).
Professor Kathryn J. Kennedy
Activities
She was part of the panel of experts that testified before the Senate Finance Committee on February 13, 2003, as the 2,700-page report regarding Enron's tax abuses was disclosed. After the break of the Enron scandal, the Senate Finance Committee directed the Joint Committee on Taxation to investigate Enron's tax returns for past abuse of tax shelters and excessive executive compensation. The investigative report took more than 12 months to prepare. At the hearing, the discretions of Enron were uncovered, along with the lawyers and accounting firms that assisted Enron in devising tax-sheltered schemes. Professor Kennedy introduced proposed legislation to the Internal Revenue Code to curb abuses in the area of deferred compensation arrangements for executives. Professor Kennedy's written testimony:
"Due to the Enron scandal of 2001, the Senate Finance Committee directed the Joint Committee of Taxation in 2002 to investigate Enron's tax returns, as well as its deductions for executive compensation and deferred benefits. As a result of its year-long project, the Joint Committee of Taxation produced a 2,700-page document, on February 13, 2003, highlighting the tax shelters that permitted Enron to operate tax-free, as well as the executive compensation programs that permitted the acceleration of $54 million of deferred compensation payments for executives just months before the company's bankruptcy. Suddenly executive compensation plans were back on the front page of the newspapers.
"I was privileged to be asked to be part of the panel of experts to comment on the Joint Committee's report as it was presented to the Senate Finance Committee. As I was already familiar with the Enron executive deferred compensation plans prior to the release of this report, I was prepared to comment on Enron's deferred compensation plans, but was also posed to introduce proposed legislative changes to Sections 61 and 83 of the Internal Revenue Code to curb abuses that have been growing in the executive deferred compensation arena. During the latter part of 2002, I have been in contact and constant dialogue with staff members from the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways & Means Committee in an effort to design legislation that would be bipartisan but successful in stemming abuses in this area. The Enron platform of February 13, 2003, afforded me the privilege of presenting to the Senators of the Finance Committee proposed legislation that would accomplish goals at curtailing abuses in the executive deferred compensation area.
"While many have used the analogy of the legislative process to the manufacturing of sausage, I have found the process particularly inviting of outside advice and receptive to expert advice. Many of the obstacles to the legislative initiatives have resulted from miseducation, not policy differences."
Professors Michael P. Seng and F. Willis Caruso
Activities
They participated in the 10th annual fair housing conference in San Diego, California, on February 14&15. Professors Seng and Caruso have participated in every one of the conferences jointly sponsored by the San Diego Fair Housing Center and The John Marshall Law School. JMLS graduate Merilyn Brown, who was one of the presenters in the first conference, participated in this conference also. Approximately 125 persons participated in the conference. Professor Seng gave presentations on the Basic Coverage of the Fair Housing Laws, Hate Crimes, and Choice of Forum. Professor Caruso gave presentations on Familial Status Discrimination, Discrimination in Public Housing, and Litigation Techniques.
The John Marshall Fair Housing Legal Clinic has filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting a grant of certiorari in Pascal v. Flagstar Bank. The case involves discriminatory mortgage lending. Certiorari is requested to review a decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals interpretation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 50(b).
Professor Mark E. Wojcik
Activities
He was named a deputy editor of the International Law News, the flagship quarterly newsletter of the American Bar Association's Section of International Law and Practice. He had previously served as the casenotes editor for the International Law News, which is distributed to more than 12,000 international attorneys. He also continues to serve as a co-chair of the Section's International Human Rights Committee and as a vice chair of the Section's International Health Law Committee.
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Chinese Attorneys and Guests Mark the Year of the Ram
Chinese-American attorneys Ernest Ling and Edmond Chang, both on staff at the U.S. Attorney's Office, were guest speakers for a Chinese New Year luncheon for the 21 Chinese judges and prosecutors from the Jilin Province.
The special luncheon, co-hosted by The John Marshall Law School and the Chinese-American Bar Association, featured traditional Chinese noodle and vegetable dishes capped off with almond cookies and the traditional Chinese fortune cookie. Celebrations in China begin with parades followed by parties and family gatherings where delicious delicacies are served. On the Chinese calendar, this is the Year of the Ram.
Ling and Chang, both of whom have parents born in China, outlined the work of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago, one of 93 offices across the country. The office's two primary responsibilities are helping federal agencies conduct investigations, and representing the government in court.
Attorneys rarely are hired directly from law school for work at the U.S. Attorney's Office. Ling worked for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and Chang with a private law firm before joining the U.S. Attorney's staff. Once on staff, attorneys go through a training period taking courses and getting on-the-job training.
Neither would discuss their workload or current cases, but both said they wanted to work for the U.S. Attorney's Office because of a strong interest in public service work. "It's a different feeling representing the U.S.," Ling said. "And it is different arguing the government's cases."
During a question and answer period, the Chinese guests were asked about the legal system in China. The 15 judges who have been studying at John Marshall are all appointed by the National Congress, as are all judges in China. As in the U.S., China's court system is divided between the county, city, province and Supreme Court.
Members of the Chinese-American Bar Association gathered at The John Marshall Law School for a New Year's celebration. Joining the party are (from left) Dean Robert Gilbert Johnston, Attorney Virginia Yang, U.S. Attorney Ernest Ling, president of the Chinese-American Bar Association; U.S. Attorney Edmond Chang; Associate Dean Dorothy Li and Jishan Liu, a prosecutor from Jilin Province in China.
Attorney Chunlin Leonhard, (left) of Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal, welcomed Jilin Province students Jian Wei Li, a judge, and Xiuyu Wei, a prosecutor.
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Former Prosecutor Offers Insights to Criminal Justice Clinic Students
Clinical Professor Eileen Halpin (right) and Assistant Dean William K. Beach (left) welcome John Marshall alumnus James B. Durkin (J.D. '88), who spoke to a Criminal Justice Clinic class about clemency legislation and his work as a former prosecutor with the Cook County State's Attorney and Illinois Attorney General Offices. Durkin, a former member of the Illinois House of Representatives, is currently an associate with Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered.
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Schedule of Events
February 25
- High School Student On-Site Visit, Room 3East, Baim Courtroom, 9:45 a.m.
- Circles of Influence Meeting, Room 1203, 2:00 p.m.
- Native American Bar Association Meeting, Room 1203, 6:00 p.m.
February 26
- Law Review Editor-In-Chief Presentation, Room 3East, Noon
- Employee Benefits Law Seminar- "The Future of Executive Compensation and the Role of the Company's Compensation Committee", Room 402, Noon.
- 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
- Opportunities in R.E. Law for J.D. Students, Room 403, 12:00 and 5:00 p.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, Noon
- Parma Student Reception, Room 1102, 5:00 p.m.
March 1
- Spring Bar Exam Workshop, Room 1200, 1:30 p.m.
- Open House, Room 200, 9:30 a.m.
March 2
- Spring Bar Exam Workshop, Room 1200, 1:30 p.m.
March 3
- Basic PCT Seminar, Palmer House Hilton, 8:30 a.m.
- Tax Center Diversity Program, Room 409, 9:00 a.m.
- Tax Center Career Luncheon, Room 1200B, Noon
March 4
- Basic PCT Seminar, Palmer House Hilton, 8:30 a.m.
- Career Services - Mandatory First-Year Meeting, Room 300, 3:30 p.m.
- Alumni Phone-A-Thon to Admitted Students, Room 3East, 4:00 p.m.
- Illinois Evidence Update, Room 300, 4:00 p.m.
- A Practical Approach to Domestic and Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret and Copyright Documentation, Room 526, 6:00 p.m.
March 5
- Employee Benefits Law Seminar- "Special Concerns for ERISA Attorneys Who Represent Collectively Bargained Plans", Room 402, Noon
- Alumni Association Board Meeting, Room 3East, Noon
- Career Services - "The Job Goddess Returns to JMLS - Meet Kimm Walton", Room 200, 12:45 p.m.
- Alumni Phone-A-Thon to Admitted Students, Room 3East, 4:00 p.m.
March 6
- Alumni Phone-A-Thon to Admitted Students, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Mandatory First Year Meeting, Room 1200, 5:00 p.m.
- Young Alumni Meeting, Room 402, 5:30 p.m.
March 7
- Law Practice Management, Room 409, 9:00 a.m.
March 8
- Law Practice Management, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.