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September 21 - 27, 2003 |
Student Bar Association Honored at ABA Annual Meeting
John Marshall SBA Executive Board members (back row, from left) Courtney Elliott, American Bar Association representative; Megan McKeon, executive evening student liaison; Mary Reid, Illinois State Bar Association Representative; Marc Bangser, secretary; (front row, from left) Kristen Spinato, Chicago Bar Association representative; Jennifer Irmen, president; and Ronak Joshi, vice president, accepted the award on behalf of the law school. Not pictured is Jonathan Broder, treasurer.
The Student Bar Association (SBA) at the John Marshall Law School received second place honors in the Student Bar Association of the Year Award for the 2002-2003 academic year. The award was presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association (ABA) in August.
The group was chosen by a committee of law students from around the country, which based the selection on programs implemented, ability to effectively represent the students and overall organization of the SBA.
The 2002-2003 executive board implemented many programs throughout the year, including:
• Orientation Student Advisor Program to help entering students adjust to the commitment of law school;
• Two Student Organization Fairs during the year, to enhance student involvement in the law school through more than 30 student organizations;
• Law Week, with daily guest speakers addressing various aspects of the legal profession;
• Safe Walk Program instituted after a series of crimes in the area;
• Guest representative from the Illinois State Bar association discussing tips on taking the bar exam;
• Barrister's Ball, with more than 400 students, faculty and staff attending the formal event at the Chicago Hilton Towers.
The SBA continuously provided a strong voice for the student body at meetings of the John Marshall Board of Trustees, Board of Visitors, executive faculty committees, student advisory committees and deans. The SBA board also participated in the Decanal Search Committee when the law school was in the process of selecting its new dean, Patricia Mell.
This is not the first time the 2002-2003 board was recognized by the ABA. In spring 2003, the organization was awarded three Bronze Key awards for the Law Student Division. The membership awards honored John Marshall for the highest percentage of membership in the 7th Circuit, highest overall membership in the 7th Circuit and most improved membership in the 7th Circuit.
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John Marshall Welcomes International Students
John Marshall welcomes 33 international students representing 22 different foreign countries enrolled in classes during the fall 2003 semester.
Our L.LM. students come from:Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, India, Korea, Mexico, Paraguay, Panama, Poland, and Thailand.
Our J.D. students come from: United Kingdom, Albania, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, India, Kenya, Korea, South Africa, Singapore, and Taiwan.
Our next planned international student activity is a West Loop Gallery visit and dinner in early October! For more information contact:
Julia Beckman
Director Graduate Admission & International
Student Affairs
X658 or 6beckman@jmls.edu
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Writing Resource Center at John Marshall Hosts Open House for Students
Elizabeth Kadlec (center), director of the Writing Resource Center at John Marshall, talks to incoming students about the importance of developing good legal writing skills. The luncheon session gave students an opportunity to meet the Writing Resource Center staff, talk with fellow students, and receive information about the center's services.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Mark E. Wojcik
Publications
He is a co-author of two articles in a Review of International Legal Developments just published in The International Lawyer, a scholarly journal published by the American Bar Association Section of International Law and Practice. The first article is a review of recent developments in International Health Law, co-authored with Jill D. Rhodes, Edmund G. Howe, Julie Greenberg, and Ezio E. Borchini. The second article is a review of recent developments in International Human Rights Law, co-authored with Jonathan Todres, Cris R. Revaz, and Benjamin L. Apt. Both articles appear in volume 37, number 2, of The International Lawyer.
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Student Activities
September 22
Amnesty International will meet at 12:30 p.m. in room 402.
Lambda Alpha is meeting at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
September 23
The Christian Legal Society will meet at 11:00 a.m. in room 531.
September 24
Student Representative Elections.
Delta Theta Phi will present student Allison Hartman to speak about common sense ideas to help students move safely through the city. Ms. Hartman is associated with the "Power of Women." All are welcome at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
The first meeting of the new student organization, "Animal Law Society," will meet at 12:00 p.m. in room 201. Pizza will be served.
The International Law Society will present the program, "What in the World is……." hosted by Professor Karen Halverson. Learn the fundamentals of the World Trade Center. All are welcome…12:45 p.m., room 526.
September 25
Lambda Alpha will feature Mr. William Farina, an appraiser who will talk about appraising as an alternative to law practice…5:00 p.m., room 201
Phi Alpha Delta will meet at 12:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. in room 402.
GALLA will co-sponsor a program featuring Kathleen Clark from the University of Washington Law School. Ms. Clark will talk about the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy...4:30 p.m., room 503.
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Career Services Welcomes Alumni to Employers Night
The Career Services Office welcomed back more than two dozen alumni and recruiting personnel who represent some of Chicago's biggest firms and local agencies during the annual "Meet the Employers Night" program Sept. 3. These alumni shared their insights into what firms' needs are, the interviewing process, their practice areas and what life is like after law school.
"This was a very successful program. I know the students who attended were given some excellent advice," said Assistant Dean Nancy Thompson. "We have more than 50 employers interviewing students both on and off campus this fall. Altogether some 90 employers have requested resumes from John Marshall students as part of the fall recruiting season." John Marshall graduates are employed in 33 of the 35 largest firms in Chicago.
Assistant Dean Thompson noted, "even if students were unable to attend this reception, the alumni who participated are great contacts. As Dean Mell said in her welcoming remarks, the true importance of this type of event is the introductions that are made between students and alumni which can lead to lasting, professional relationships."
For that reason, throughout the year the CSO will sponsor more than 60 programs designed to help students explore their career options, meet alumni and conduct an effective job search.
Among the attendees at "Meet the Employers Night" were:
Banner & Witcoff—Aimee Boss ('99) and Ted Field (J.D. '02)
Cassidy, Shade & Gloor—Phillip Abellera (J.D. '99)
City of Chicago—Glenn Angel (J.D. '00) with Randall Johnson and Yona Ferris, legal personnel administrator
Clausen Miller—Cole Kain (J.D. '90) and Gary Marek ('92)
Cook County State's Attorney's Office—Joseph Agnello (J.D. '02), John Russell ('03) Michael Smith (J.D. '85) and James Knibbs, director of legal hiring
Cremer, Kopon, Shaughnessey & Spina—Paul Pobereyko
IRS—William Merkle (J.D. '84) and Steve Guest
Jenner & Block—Derek White (J.D. '02)
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw—Michele Gale (J.D. '02) and Brian Nolen (J.D. '02) McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff—Kevin Noonan ('93) and Donald Zuhn ('02)
Piper Rudnick—Mary Kay Dreyfus (J.D. '95), Jeffrey Owen (J.D. '79), Daryl Schumacher (J.D. '98)
Schiff Hardin & Waite—Amy Kloempken (J.D. '01)
Shefsky & Froelich—Kimberly Copp (J.D. '97)
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom—Mark Rakoczy (J.D. '76)
Vedder Price Kaufman & Kammholz—Michael Mulcahy (J.D. '93) and Kelly Tautges
Meeting at the annual Meet the Employers Night are (from left) Phillip Abellera (J.D. `99) of Cassidy Schade & Gloor, 3L student Donna Moore, Dean Patricia Mell, Yona Ferris, legal personnel administrator for the City of Chicago, and Assistant Dean Nancy Thompson of the Career Services Office.
Dean Patricia Mell greets Ted Field (J.D. `02) of Banner & Witcoff Ltd. Field was one of the attorneys at the Meet the Employers program.
James Knibbs (left), director of legal hiring, and Michael Smith (J.D. '85) (center) of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office talk with Nyshanna Sumner (J.D. '03) about hiring within the office.
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Schedule of Events
September 22
- Career Services Meeting, Room 402, 2:30 p.m.
September 23
- INTA Corporate Roundtable Host Recruitment, Room 1200A, 9:00 a.m.
- Career Services Program - Government Honors Programs, Room 409, 12:45 p.m.
September 25
- Distance Learning Meeting, Room 1102, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services Program - U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Department Informational Program, Room 1200B, 12:45 p.m.
- Career Services - GALLA Program, Room 503, 4:30 p.m.
September 26
- FAST Start Program, Room 1200, 12:00 p.m.
September 27
- FAST Start Program, Room 1200, 1:30 p.m.
September 30
- Career Services Program - Careers in Public Service, Room 409, 12:45 p.m.
- Tea Time with the Dean, Student Lounge, 4:30 p.m.
October 1
- Dean Smith Meeting, Room 1101, 11:00 am.
- Alumni Association Board Meeting, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- 2nd International General Counsels' Roundtable Discussion, Room 1200B, 12:15 p.m.
October 2
- Alumni Reunion Committee Meeting, Room 1200b, 12:00 p.m.
- Careers in R.E. Law, Room 503, 12:45 p.m.
- Guest Speaker, Cecilia Cortesi from Parma, Italy, Room 1200, 5:00 p.m.
- ITCC Networking Event, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
October 3
- CTLEB Advisory Board Luncheon, Room 402, 11:30 a.m.
- FAST Start Program, Room 300, 12:00 p.m.
- Marbury v. Madison and Judicial Review: Legitimacy, Tyranny and Democracy, Room 1200, 1:00 p.m.
October 4
- CIBTL Advisory Board Meeting, Room 1200B, 9:00 a.m.
- Admissions Open House, Room 200, 10:00 a.m.
- FAST Start Program, Room 300, 1:30 p.m.