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Outstanding Women Lawyers Recognized by The John Marshall Law School
The John Marshall Law School is sponsoring a program, "Stepping Up to the Challenges: Outstanding Women and Their Work in the Law," from 2 to 5 p.m., March 27, at the Union League Club in Chicago.
The program, organized to celebrate the proud tradition of the law school admitting and educating women from all walks of life during the past 100 years, will applaud the accomplishments of women today in the legal profession and address what can be done for women who will join the legal profession in the future.
Commissioner Leslie E. Silverman of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will give the keynote address. A panel discussion moderated by Professor Susan Connor of The John Marshall Law School will feature alumna Crystal Caison, inspector general for the Illinois State Treasurer's Office; Mary Dempsey, commissioner of the Chicago Public Library; Bernard M. Judge, editor and publisher of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer; alumna Amy Kovalan, associate dean of administration and chief financial officer at Northwestern University School of Law; and alumna Dixie Lee Peterson, deputy general counsel for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services at Cook County Juvenile Court.
All proceeds from the event will benefit The John Marshall Law School Women's Scholarship Program. The cost to attend is $25. The program is free for law school students, but a contribution to the schiolarship fund is recommended.
For additional information or to register for the program, contact the Department of Event Management at 312.987.1420 ext. 578.
Commissioner Leslie E. Silverman
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47th Annual IP Conference
The John Marshall Law School's Center for Intellectual Property Law welcomed Edward R. Kazensk (center), deputy commissioner for Patent Resources and Planning for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as the luncheon speaker for the 47th Annual Conference on Developments in Intellectual Property Law in February. Welcoming him are Donald Banner(left) of Banner & Witcoff and a member of the IP Advisory Board, and James Sweeney, director of the Center for Intellectual Property Law.
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Schedule of Events
March 23
- Spring PMBR Program, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
March 24
- Faculty Works in Progress, Room 1103, 12:00 p.m.
March 25
- Center for R.E. Law Annual Reception, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
- Native American Bar Association Meeting, Room 1203, 6:00 p.m.
- A Practical Approach to Domestic and Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret and Copyright Documentation, Room 526, 6:00 p.m.
March 26
- Faculty Forum, Room 428, 12:00 p.m.
- The True Role of an ERISA Attorney in Mergers and Acquisitions Deals Lecture, Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Alternative Careers with Lisa Abrams, Room 409, 12:45 p.m.
- Distinguished Scholar Reception, Room 3East, 4:00 p.m.
March 27
- "Stepping Up to the Challenges: Outstanding Women and Their Work in the Law", Union League Club, 2:00 p.m.
March 28
- Comprehensive Exam-January 2004 Graduates, Room 200, 9:00 a.m.
- Special Faculty Meeting on Bar Exam, Room 1200, 12:15 p.m.
- Admitted Students Reception, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
March 29
- Comprehensive Exam-January 2004 Graduates, Room 200, 9:00 am.
- Spring PMBR Program, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
March 30
- Spring PMBR Program, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
March 31
- Lunch & Learn Seminar - Practical Tips on Trademark Licensing, Room 1200, 12:00 p.m.
April 1
- Career Services Program - Patrice Columbo Murder Case lecture, Room 3East, 12:45 p.m.
- Career Services Program _ How to Work a Room, Room 409, 4:30 p.m.
- A Practical Approach to Domestic and Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret and Copyright Documentation, Room 526, 6:00 p.m.
April 2
- Issues in Managing Spiraling Health Care Costs lecture, Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
- CIBTL Lecture - Tales from the International Front: A Day in the Life of an International General Counsel, Room 409, 12:30 p.m.
- Career Services Program - Nuts & Bolts of Getting a Judicial Clerkship, Room 200, 12:45 p.m.
April 3
- JMLS/ABA Criminal Justice Court Competition, Room 3East, 9:00 a.m.
April 4
- JMLS/ABA Criminal Justice Court Competition, Room 3East, 9:00 a.m.
- International Film Series - The Passion of Joan of Arc, Room 1200, 6:00 p.m.
- HLSA Fiesta, Room 200, 6:00 p.m.
April 5
- JMLS/ABA Criminal Justice Court Competition, Room 3East, 9:00 a.m.
- Spring PMBR Program, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
A complete online listing of events scheduled at The John Marshall Law School can be found at the following URL: http://www.jmls.edu/calendar.htm
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The John Marshall Law School Acknowledged by ABA
For the third year in a row, The John Marshall Law School was awarded Bronze Key Awards from the American Bar Association's Law Student Division (ABA/LSD) for outstanding membership. This year, the law school was honored for highest percentage of membership in the 7th Circuit, highest overall membership in the circuit and for the most improved membership in the circuit. Accepting the awards on behalf of The John Marshall Law School were (from left) Lubaina Doriwala, governor of the 7th Circuit of the ABA/LSD; Courtney Elliott, executive lieutenant governor for the circuit; and Jennifer Irmen, Student Bar Association president. Doriwala also awarded Elliott a Silver Key Award for her outstanding leadership.
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Careers in Corporate Law Examined
The Corporate Law Association and the Career Services Office recently co-sponsored a program, "Corporate Law 101: An Insider's Guide to Corporate Practice." Speakers (back row, from second left) Brandon Bell, of Arnstein & Lehr; Michael Silverman (J.D. '93), of Smith Bucklin & Associates, Inc.; and Alfredo Avila (J.D. '00), of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, visited the law school to discuss their work experiences. Welcoming them to the law school were student members of the Corporate Law Association (back row, left) Michael McCaskey and Renata Biernat (back row, right); and (front row, from left) Corporate Law Association member Darren Barhaugh; Nancy J. Thompson, assistant dean for Career Services; Professor Ann Lousin, who moderated the program; and Corporate Law Association members Rozina Briskovic and Jason Slowinski.
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Corporate Law Association Helps Underprivileged School
The John Marshall Law School Corporate Law Association recently held its second "Crayon Drive" for underprivileged students. This year's recipient of the collection was the second grade class of Michael Faraday Elementary School in Chicago. Organizers (from left) Jason Slowinski, Michael McCaskey, Renata Biernat and Rozina Briskovic gather to display what was donated.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor William Mock
Publications
He has agreed to contribute several entries to a new Encyclopedia of International Development to be published by Routledge, a London publisher. His entries range from trade law topics to issues of transparency and accountability. The Encyclopedia's general editor, who is a professor at the London School of Economics, solicited Professor Mock's participation.
Professor Anthony Zito
Publications
His article, "A Call for the Adoption of Federal Rule of Evidence 702 for the Admissibility of Mental-Health Professional Expert Testimony in Illinois Child Custody Cases" was published in 27 Southern Illinois University Law Journal 1 (Fall 2002).
His article, "The Intentional Tort of Patient Dumping: A New State Cause of Action to Address the Shortcomings of the Federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)" was published in 52 American University Law Review 175 (October 2002).
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Student Activities
April 1
The Central and Eastern European Student Bar Association is hosting a special reception with alumni of that heritage, 5:00 p.m., 3 East
Delta Theta Phi will be selling "shoes" for "March of Dimes". Please donate.
The Illinois State Bar Association is sponsoring a program regarding bar passage, 12:15 p.m.,
room 201.
April 3
The Christian Legal Society will meet at 11:00 a.m. in room 1005.
April 4
It is fiesta time! This is a fun-filled evening sponsored by the Hispanic Law Student Association. The Honorable Ruben Castillo of the U. S. District Court and a John Marshall alumnus, will be the featured guest. There will be music, dancing and good food. All are welcome. 6:00 p.m., room 200.