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November 23 - 29, 2003 |
Lisa Duffin-Castillo Named June 2003 Kissane Winner
Lisa Duffin-Castillo, selected from the June 2003 graduating class as the Kissane Public Service Award recipient, has started a position with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Duffin-Castillo will receive the $5,000 award after completing a year of service as a state's attorney. The award is named for Elmer Kissane (J.D. '50) who worked for 43 years at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. He eventually served as head of the Appeals Division and chief of the Criminal Division. When he died, family and colleagues created the Kissane Public Service Award to be given to an outstanding John Marshall graduate who accepts employment at the State's Attorney's Office.
"I am delighted with my new position in the state's attorney's office because my goal has been to be a prosecutor who can give a voice to the victims," she said. "When I volunteered in traffic court to work on DUI prosecutions, I learned how important that division was. The attorneys don't just prosecute the crimes. They care about helping the victims and protecting society."
The Kissane winner said she also comes to the position of state's attorney following the example of others who have "a strong work ethic and sense of pride." As a volunteer, "I was impressed by the positive feedback of the attorneys. They were excited to be at work, to prosecute cases, to help the victims and most of all, to teach me their skills. I felt a great sense of belonging and I know I will be an asset to their office."
It took Duffin-Castillo six years to complete her degree at John Marshall. She had two children while in law school, but still found time to volunteer at the State's Attorney's office, serve on the Jessup Moot Court team and volunteer at the Moot Court office. She also placed second in the Herzog Competition.
Duffin-Castillo worked full time in sales and marketing before enrolling in law school. She earned her bachelor's degree from DePaul University.
Associate Dean John Corkery (left) and Paul Kissane (right), son of John Marshall alumnus Paul Kissane, congratulate Lisa Duffin-Castillo who was named the 2003 Kissane winner.
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Journal Editorial Board Named
The Fall 2003 Executive Editorial Board of The John Marshall Journal of Computer and Information Law are (from left, front row) Andrea Moroney, candidacy editor; Bridget O'Neill, communications editor; Ronak Joshi, solicitation editor; Elizabeth Walsh, editor-in-chief; Luke Antonsen, business managing editor; Christa Hill, managing editor; (back row, from left) Michael Agruss, solicitation editor; Tom Fitzgerald, production editor; Erik Osmondson, executive production editor; Michael Hagemann, production editor; Elias Mossos, production editor. Not pictured, Ann Carrera.
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Center for Advocacy Hosts Japanese Visitors
Several Japanese law professors were guests of the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. The professors were given a tour of the Chicago Police Department's Headquarters and Training Academy, visited the Cook County Criminal Courts, sat in on Professor Timothy O'Neill's criminal procedure class and met with the General Counsel of the United States Attorney's Office while visiting the federal courthouse. The delegation with their hosts are (from left) Professor Ron Smith; Professor Shintaro Ueda of Okayama University; Professor Kenneth Kandaras, director of the center; Dean Patricia Mell; Professor Nanae Toyosaki of Ryukoku University; Professor O'Neill; Professor Itaru Fukushima of Ryukoku University; Professor Makoto Ibusuki of Ritsumeikan University; Professor Koji Tabuchi of Shizuoka University; and Susann Maclachlan, associate director of the center.
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Top Students Selected for Honors
The publication "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges" has selected 42 John Marshall students for inclusion in its publication.
Students were nominated by school administrators and selected for their academic achievement, service in the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.
The honored students are: Ellyce Anapolsky, Violeta Balan, Marc Bangser, Charles Blair, Jonathan Broder, Timothy F. Callahan, Glenn Carlson, Michael Davies, John Denton, Tinos Diamantatos, James DiChristofano, and Margaret Dickson.
Mary Dobbins, Nancy Dunn, Courtney Elliott, Nathan Ewing, Allison Forker, Jennifer Graf, Alex Holm, Mark Hopkins, Kate Howe, Jennifer Irmen, Ronak Joshi, Jeffrey Kelly, Kenneth Kuykendall, Christopher Knight, Ann Kempisty.
Robyn Molaro, Elias Mossos, Bridget O'Neill, Glenn Orr, Michael Pasquinelli, George Pavlik, Paul Raya, Michael Sackar, Sharon Sintich, Kristin Sorensen, Gregory Sutthiwan, Li-Hua Weng, Peter Young, Arthur Yuan, and Maria Zas.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor John D. Ingram
Publications
His article, "Date Rape" It's Time for `No' to Really Mean `No'," 21 Am. J. Crim. L. 3 was cited recently in 51 Drake L. Rev. 45.
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Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits Hosts Speakers
Professor Dana M. Muir, associate professor at the University of Michigan Business School, addressed the federal courts litigation explosion in the employee benefits area. Major ERISA claims are before the courts following the failures of companies such as Enron and Global Crossing and the decline in the stock market. Professor Muir argued that the courts' interpretations will have long-lasting effects on participants' rights under employee benefits plans.
More than 150 employee benefits practitioners and human resource professionals took part in an information briefing on the U.S. Department of Labor's voluntary fiduciary correction program and the level of its ERISA compliance audits. The program was co-hosted by The John Marshall Law School Center for Tax and Employee Benefits and staff from Gardner Carton & Douglas. Presenters were (from left) Alec Dike of Watson Wyatt; Steve Haugen from the Chicago Regional Office of the Department of Labor; Ann Kim of Gardner Carton & Douglas; Professor Kathryn Kennedy of John Marshall; and Gary Howell of Gardner Carton & Douglas.
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Schedule of Events
November 23
- Diagnostic Exam Review, Room 200, 9:00 a.m.
November 25
- "What Integrated Housing Means to People with Disabilities" Lecture featuring Michael Allen, 12:30 p.m., Room 1102
- 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
December 1
- Fall Assembly Meetings, Room 1200, 12:00 p.m.
December 2
- Second Curve Forum, Room 1200A, 5:00 p.m.
December 3
- "Patent Claim Construction since Markman v Westview" Seminar, 8th Floor, CBA building, 11:30 a.m.
- SBA Holiday Party, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Alumni Association Board Meeting, Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.
- Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation Awards Ceremony, Room 1200, 5:00 p.m.
December 4
- IPLAC Trade Secret Seminar, Room 1200, 1:00 p.m.
December 5
- Christmas Spirits Show Rehearsal, 8th Floor, CBA Building, 8:00 a.m.
December 6
- American Academy of Medical Management Program, Room 1200, 8:30 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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Student Activities
November 24
Delta Theta Phi is collecting gently used eyewear to be donated to Lions Clubs who will distribute them to the less fortunate in foreign countries. The glasses will be collected in the student lounge until December 5.
The Muslim Law Student Association is having a bake sale in the student lounge.
Phi Alpha Delta is sponsoring a food drive. Please donate.
November 25
The Honorable Paul P. Biebel, Jr., Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County will speak to the Criminal Law Society at 12:15 p.m. in room 3 East. Lunch will be provided. All are welcome.
The Criminal Law Society is having a toy drive. Stop and pick up your special ornament for gift giving.
The Animal Law Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. in room 201. A very special thank you to all those who contributed to the animal toy drive.
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