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March 30 - April 5, 2003 |
Brehon Society Marches in St. Patrick's Day Parade
It was a great day to be Irish in Chicago, as members of the Brehon Society marched through the streets of Chicago for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 15. This was the first year The John Marshall Law School participated in the parade. The theme this year was education, and dozens of schools joined in.
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Lambda Alpha Sponsors Real Estate Law Presentation
On Thursday, April 10 in Room 300 from 12:30 to 1:50, the Student Chapter of Lambda Alpha International & the Center for Real Estate Law will present: "Toxic Mold & Real Estate: Another Item for the Due Diligence Checklist." Larry Schwartz, an industrial hygienist, together with attorney & LL.M student John Dixon will talk about the newest item of concern to real estate owners and lenders.
Lunch will be served. The presentation is open to all J.D. & LL.M. students. Advance reservations are required. To R.S.V.P. contact:
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Schedule of Events
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 Annual Function, 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.
April 6
- Spring PMBR Program, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
April 7
- Tax and Employee Benefits Graduate Program Information Session, Room 1203, 12:00 and 5:00 p.m.
- Howard Markey Lecture - "The Changing Views of IP at Large Companies," 2:30 p.m., Room 1200
April 8
- Alumni Reception, San Francisco, CA, 5:30 p.m.
- A Practical Approach to Domestic and Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret and Copyright Documentation, Room 526, 6:00 p.m.
April 9
- "Designing 457 Plans After the New Regulations Lecture," Room 409, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services Program - Meet the Small and Mid-Size Firms, Room 3East and Courtroom, 4:30 p.m.
April 10
- Center for Real Estate Law Program, Room 300, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services Program - Prepare to Practice, Room 3East, 12:45 p.m.
- National Library Week Celebration, 2:00 p.m., Library
- Alumni Reception, Los Angeles, CA, 5:30 p.m.
April 11
- Law Practice Management, Room 200, 12:00 p.m.
April 12
- Law Practice Management, Room 200, 12:00 p.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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Chief Judge of U.S. Court of International Trade Speaks at John Marshall
The John Marshall Law School Center for International Business and Trade Law recently hosted the Dominick L. DiCarlo U.S. Court of International Trade Lecture, "Standards of Review of the U.S. Court of International Trade," featuring the chief judge of the court, Gregory W. Carman (center). Welcoming him to the law school were International Law Society members Erik Johansen (left), president; and Bridget Duignan, secretary.
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Decalogue Society Welcomes Judge Elrod
Associate Dean Rory Smith (left) and Lisa Wallenstein, president of the Decalogue Society, welcomed Cook County Circuit Court Judge Richard J. Elrod to the law school as a guest of the Decalogue Society. During his presentation he spoke of his role in the court's law division, and his work in government, including his service as Cook County Sheriff, and urged students to consider careers in public service.
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Center for Intellectual Property Law Hosts Third Markey Lecture in Patent Law
The Center for Intellectual Property Law is hosting the Third Annual Howard T. Markey Distinguished Lecture in Patent Law at 2:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, in room 1200 of the law school.
Featured speaker Jonathan P. Meyer is assistant general counsel at Motorola, Inc. In addition to his position as assistant general counsel, Meyer is also director of Patents, Trademarks and Licensing at Motorola. In that capacity, he supervises roughly 65 intellectual property professionals located in five countries. He is admitted to practice law in the state of Arizona, and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
This lecture series, co-sponsored by the Chicago law firm of Brinks Hofer, Gilson & Lione, was established in honor of the Honorable Howard T. Markey, dean emeritus of The John Marshall Law School, and former chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
For additional information, contact the Department of Event Management at
312.987.1420 ext. 578 or e-mail events@jmls.edu.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Celeste Hammond
Activities
She was elected the first chair of the new Section on Real Estate Transactions at the annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools in Washington, D.C. This new section will provide a forum for professors who teach courses relating to real estate transactions, including Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Development, Condominium Law and the like. It supports the objectives outlined in the MacCrate Report to the American Bar Association, which urges law schools to prepare their J.D. students for the practice of law. Especially, in advanced elective courses, professors have the opportunity to break away from the litigation-based, case law approach and to turn to the transactions with which many attorneys spend their careers. In addition to supporting faculty in the substantive areas involving commercial real estate law, this new Section will enhance the ability of law professors to provide skills training in counseling , negotiations and drafting. More than 100 professors from across the country supported the creation of the new section. Its goals are distinct from the already established Property Law Section.
She also served on a panel, "Predatory Lending- Learning to Love It in Law School," with Professors Kurt Eggert (Chapman), Kathleen Engel (Cleveland State) and Gregory Maggs (George Washington University). Her presentation involved suggestions on how to incorporate Predatory Lending into a real estate transactions or finance course and provided a working definition of Predatory Lending as a basis for such courses. John Marshall was praised, and envied, for having a separate course in Predatory Lending, according to Professor Hammond, who is one of the team of professors.
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Student Activities
April 7
The Student Bar Association is sponsoring "Law Week" with programs held all week dedicated to the promotion of the legal profession. Professors Linda Crane and Michael Seng will discuss how to implement affirmative action at 12:15 p.m. in room 216. Refreshments will be served.
The Movie, "A Time to Kill" will be shown at 4:00 p.m. in the student lounge. Beer and Pizza will be served.
April 8
Etiquette, wine tasting and the art of conversation program will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the student lounge.
All GALLA members are invited to attend a program at the CBA. Professor Wojcik will speak about the arguments presented to the U. S. Supreme Court on March 26 about the Texas sodomy challenge that is currently pending.
April 9
The Corporate Law Association and the Career Services Office will host "Meet the Firm Night" at 4:30 p.m. in the Courtroom
The Student Bar Association and the Financial Aid Office are featuring a program on how to consolidate your loans after graduation. ACCESS Group representative Tom Ramaeker will address the meeting, 12:30 p.m., room 200.
April 10
The Student Bar Association is inviting you to attend a very important program regarding classes to register for as a 2L or 3L. Professors Lousin and Schrager, Registrar Jodie Needham and Annette Hoerath, Admissions and Financial Aid and a panel of students will lead the discussion. Pizza and soda will be served, 5:00 p.m., room 409.
The Christian Legal Society will meet at 11:30 a.m. in room 1105. Pizza will be served.
The International Law Society will feature a panel to discuss the realities of employment in international law, 12:30 p.m., 216
April 11
Phi Alpha Delta boat party.
April 12
The Student Bar Association is sponsoring a basketball tournament with other Chicago Law Schools. If you are interested, please sign up with Megan McKeon. Deadline is April 4 and the cost is $10.00. Games will be played from 2 to 5 p.m.