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Teams Announced for 14th Criminal Justice Trial Competition
The John Marshall Law School will host teams from 20 law schools for the 14th Annual National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition slated for April 1, 2 and 3.
This award-winning competition, now preparing for its fourteenth annual event, has been host to over 100 law schools and over 1,000 law students from throughout the United States, England, Ireland, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico.
Professor Ronald C. Smith has directed the competition since its founding. The annual event is co-sponsored by the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section and The John Marshall Law School. Included in this year's competitors will be a team from a law school in New Zealand is among the 2004 competitors. Smith also announced that The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, London, UK, has accepted an invitation to participate in the 2005 Competition.
The participating schools for the 2004 trial competition are: Columbia University School of Law in New York, The University of Connecticut, Duquesne University School of Law in Pennsylvania, Florida State University College of Law.
Also, Fordham University School of Law in New York, Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., The University of Georgia School of Law, Harvard Law School in Massachusetts, University of Houston Law Center, The University of Illinois College of Law, The John Marshall Law School.
And, Lewis and Clark Law School in Oregon, Louisiana State University Law Center, Northwestern University School of Law, St. John's University School of Law in New York, Stetson University College of Law in Florida, Syracuse University College of Law in New York, Victoria University in New Zealand, Washington University School of Law in Missouri, and Whittier Law School in California.
The standby teams are from Brooklyn Law School, Chapman University School of Law in California, and the University of Michigan Law School.
In the 2003 competition, the University of Georgia School of Law prevailed over Harvard Law School. Both have been invited back for the 2004 competition.
"This competition is widely regarded as the premier trial advocacy competition for law schools, and over 50 schools seek an invitation each year," said Smith. "The competition hosts 20 teams. Scores of top-level Chicago-area judges and lawyers volunteer to evaluate the student advocates."
John Marshall students will have the opportunity to observe these trials and join in the competition's activities in spring.
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Learning the Legislative Ropes: Lobbying in Illinois
The John Marshall Law School and The Chicago Bar Association are co-hosting "Learning the Legislative Ropes: Lobbying in Illinois," a look at the role of the lobbyist in the legislative process, from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17.
The free program will be in Room 1200 at the law school, 315 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago.
Illinois Appellate Court Justice Alan J. Greiman, will moderate the panel of two leading experts on the Illinois legislative process, former Illinois Senator Jim Durkin (J.D. '88), now with Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon, and Lawrence J. Suffredin Jr., legislative counsel for The Chicago Bar Association and a member of the Cook County Board. Their discussion will focus on the role of the lobbyist and how to most effectively represent clients in Springfield.
Reservations for this program are being accepted by the Office of Event Management at The John Marshall Law School at 312).987.1420, ext. 578.
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Computer Law Update Program Meets Nov. 21 at John Marshall
The world of the Internet and the problems faced by its users will be the topics for a 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 program, "A Computer Law Update: Spam, Pop-Ups, Hacking, Theft of Trade Secrets and Other Security Issues," being presented at The John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth Ct.
The program is free to John Marshall students, although registrations are being accepted by Kevin Thompson at Davis, Mannix & McGrath at kthompson@dmmlaw.com.
Guest speakers for this program, co-sponsored by The John Marshall Law School and the Internet Law Committee of the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, are Steven M. Wernikoff of the Federal Trade Commission; David S. Fleming of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione; David W. Simon of Foley & Lardner; Professor David Sorkin of The John Marshall Law School. Thompson of Davis, Mannix & McGrath, will moderate the program.
Wernikoff, a staff attorney at the FTC, specializes in Internet-related consumer protection matters, and has served as lead counsel in numerous FTC civil prosecutions involving online issues. Fleming is a shareholder with the Chicago-based intellectual property law firms Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione. He concentrates is practice in trademark law, focusing on litigation in federal courts and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as well as the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Professor Sorkin teaches and researches Internet law and policy, informational privacy, consumer protection and dispute resolution. He is a nationally recognized expert in spam and spam laws and has testified before the FTC on the effects of spam.
Simon, a partner at Foley & Lardner, is a member of the litigation department and advises clients on compliance with, and enforcement of, criminal intellectual property laws. Thompson is an associate with Davis, Mannix & McGrath, concentrating on intellectual property law. He is chair of the Internet Law Committee of the Intellectual Property Association of Chicago.
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John Marshall Community Celebrates Halloween
Jim Velco, head of Computer Services
Kevin Hull (J.D. '00), director of Alumni Relations
Professor John Scheid (left) and third-year student James Worley.
Professors Sonia Green (left) and Maureen Kordesh, and Holden and Langford Green
Elinor Kannon (left), assistant director of Event Management and Tim Finchum, media technician
First-year students (back, from left) Matt Campobasso and Ryan Long, and (front) William Markert
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John Marshall Students Volunteer for Halloween Charity Event
John Marshall students (from left) Tyler Garrett, John Cross, Erin Graham, Belinda Belk, Wendy Durbin and Kimberly Wisniewski volunteered for this year's American Bar Association Work-a-Day event, "Spooky Zoo," at Lincoln Park Zoo. Volunteers handed out Halloween goodies to children of Chicago.
Helping out with crowd control during the "Spooky Zoo" were John Marshall students Sarah Touzelin, Anthony Sciara, William Hansen and Michelle Weathers.
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Schedule of Events
November 16
- Diagnostic Exam, Rooms 200 and 300, 9:00 a.m.
November 17
- European Patent Practice Seminar, Room 1200B, 9:00 a.m.
- "Learning the Legislative Ropes: Lobbying in Illinois", Room 1200A, 12:00 p.m.
November 18
- European Patent Practice Seminar, Room 1200B, 9:00 a.m.
- Center Directors' Meeting, Room 1102, 12:00 p.m.
- IRS Subcommittee of the CBA Employee Benefits Committee Meeting, Room 402, 12:15 p.m.
- Graduate Program in Real Estate Law Information Session, Room 1200B, 5:30 p.m.
November 19
- Morning Bakery with the Deans, Student Lounge, 8:15 a.m.
- T&P Committee: Meeting of the Full Professors of JMLS, Room 409, 12:15 p.m.
November 20
- Career Services - AM Coffee Talk, Room 405, 9:45 a.m.
November 21
- Focus Groups for Career Services Evaluation Study, Room 402, 9:00 a.m.
- IPLAC Seminar - Computer Law Update, Room 1200B, 9:00 a.m.
- FAST Start Program, Room 300, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Alumni Mentor Lunch, Room 3East, 12:30 p.m.
- BLSA 70's-80's Party, Room 3East, 7:00 p.m.
November 22
- Diagnostic Exam Review, Room 300, 9:00 a.m.
- Admissions Open House, Room 200, 10:00 a.m.
- FAST Start Program, Room 1200, 12:00 p.m.
November 23
- Diagnostic Exam Review, Room 200, 9:00 a.m.
November 25
- Tea Time with the Deans, Student Lounge, 4:30 p.m.
November 27
- Thanksgiving Holiday - Building Closed
November 28
- Thanksgiving Holiday - Library Open, Administrative Offices Closed
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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Student Activities
November 17
The Student Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association are co-hosting "Learning the Legislative Ropes: Lobbying in Illinois". Illinois Appellate Court Justice Alan J. Greiman will moderate the panel, former Illinois Senator Jim Durkin and Lawrence Suffredin will complete the program at 12:15 p.m. in room 1200.
The Decalogue Society is having a clothing drive and bake sale. All proceeds will go to charities. Prizes will be awarded for clothing items donated.
November 18
The Entertainment Law Society/CSO will feature Mr. Kevin Payes who will speak about entertainment law focus on music at 12:30 p.m. in room 403.
November 19
Delta Theta Phi will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 1101.
The Health Law Society is sponsoring a voter registration drive in the student lounge.
November 20
The Law Enforcement Students Organization and the Criminal Law Society are sponsoring a panel discussion featuring the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Philip J. Cline at 12:00 p.m. in room 200.
November 21
The Women's Law Caucus is hosting a party at North Beach in Downers Grove for charity. Contact members for more information.
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America is an excellent resource for vital networking and educational development. Are you interested in reactivating a law school chapter? Please see Miss Criss in room 212 if you are interested.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor John D. Ingram
Publications
His article, "Why Aren't More Cases Settled?" 45 S.D. L.Rev. 94 was cited recently in 2 Pepp. Disp. Resol. L.J. 141.