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January 25 - 31, 2004 |
Commencement Speaker Tells Graduates be True to Yourself and the Profession
Commencement keynote speaker U.S. Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys reminded graduates Sunday, Jan. 18, that an attorney's reputation is the most important thing he or she has, and that by accepting the role of attorney, graduates are expected to meet not only personal but professional obligations.
Speaking to a packed house at the Chicago Sheraton Hotel, Keys told the 172 graduates and their families that a person's name is what one builds his or her life upon.
"Protect it at all costs. Your reputation always precedes you," he said. Just as attorneys talk about judges, judges discuss attorneys _ their promptness, demeanor, preparedness and courtroom abilities. "If you're known to be credible, that gets around," the judge explained.
Keys also reminded graduates to have great integrity—an essential for all good attorneys. "Be honest," he told them. "The old fashioned handshake will suffice in some cases," if your clients and fellow attorneys can bank on your integrity.
"Don't underestimate the importance of your relations with others," he added. Whether it's a kind word for a clerk or bailiff or a returned phone call to a fellow attorney, actions mean much for your reputation. "You're a big shot now and everyone knows it. You don't have to remind people," Keys said as the crowd chuckled.
"Being a lawyer is an honor. You are more fortunate than most in your community," Keys told the graduates. "The practice of law is a noble profession. Go out into the world and make a difference."
There were smiles all around for (from left) Meghan Dougherty, Jesus Reyes Jr. and Kristin Sanders.
Dean Patricia Mell (left) and Associate Dean John Corkery (right) presented commencement speaker U.S. Magistrate Judge Arlander Keys with his honorary degree during ceremonies Jan. 18. Keys, an adjunct professor, addressed the 172 graduates on the need for personal integrity and respect for the legal profession.
Jittima Sritsaporn (left) helps graduate Li-Hua Weng with her mortarboard as students prepare for their march into commencement ceremonies.
It was a special day for (from left) Lilia Malacina, Anissa Black and Fraline Allgaier.
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John Marshall Student Organizations Recognized for Service
William B. Powers (right), associate dean for student affairs, presented an achievement award to second-year student Erin Graham (left). Graham accepted the award on behalf of the John Marshall Phi Alpha Delta, which was honored at the end of the semester party as the most active legal fraternity at John Marshall.
Dean Powers (right) presented an achievement award to Joe Chavez, who accepted two awards on behalf of the International Law Society at John Marshall. The law school recognized the organization as the most active organization in a specific area of law, and as the most active organization overall.
Dean Powers (right) presented an achievement award to Hispanic Law Student Association officers (from left) Sharon Aguilera, vice-president; Sandra Franco, treasurer; and Aleida Barrera, president, for the organization's recognition as the most active minority organization at The John Marshall Law School.
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Student Activities
January 26
The Women's Law Caucus will meet at 12:45 p.m. in room 216. Watch for postings regarding a speaker.
January 27
The Black Law Student Association will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
January 28
The Fair Housing Association will serve pizza at its first meeting at 5:00 p.m. in room 216.
The Hispanic Law Students Association will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
January 29
Student Representative petitions due The Corporation Law Association will meet at12:30 and 5:00 in room 201.
The Latter Day Saints Student Organization will meet at 11:00 a.m. in room 402.
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Schedule of Events
January 25
- Diagnostic Exam Review, Room 200, 9 a.m.
January 26
- Center for Tax Law and Employee Benefits Welcome Reception, Room 3E, 12 and 5 p.m.
January 27
- Career Services - Top 5 Job Search Tips, Room 1200a, 12:45 and 5 p.m.
January 28
- Training Demonstration of Seyfarth at Work, Room 1200B, 9 a.m.
- Center for International Business and Trade Law's Rome/Barcelona Summer Information Session, Room 1200B, 12:45 p.m.
- Delta Theta Phi - Alumni Program, Room 3East, 4:30 p.m.
January 29
- Young Alumni Advisory Council Meeting, Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.
February 2
- Faculty Assembly, Room 1200A, 12 p.m.
- "NAFTA After Ten Years" with Guest Lecturer, Professor Ralph Folsom, Room 3East, 12:30 p.m.
- Writing Resource Center LSI Workshop 1 - 2 p.m., Room 200, Writing Center Director, Elizabeth Kadlec
February 3
- Writing Resource Center LSI Workshop, 5 - 6 p.m., Room 216, Writing Advisor, Michael Franklin
- Banner & Witcoff Program, Baim courtroom, 9:00 a.m.
February 4
- Alumni Association Board Meeting, Room 3East, 12:00 and 4:00 p.m.
- LAGBAC Officer Installation & Awards Ceremony, Room 3East, 5:30 p.m.
- Writing Resource Center LSI Workshop, 1:00 - 2:00, Room 216, Writing Advisor, Lurene Contento
- Writing Resource Center LSI Workshop, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Room 216, Writing Center Director, Elizabeth Kadlec
February 5
- Writing Resource Center LSI Workshop, 12:00 - 1:00, Room 216, Writing Advisor, Michael Franklin
- Fair Housing Litigation Skills Training, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
February 6
- Fair Housing Litigation Skills Training, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
February 7
- Fair Housing Litigation Skills Training, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
- Admissions Open Houses, Room 200, 10:00 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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NAFTA Program Scheduled
The Center for International Business and Trade Law welcomes back Professor Ralph Folsom of the University of San Diego School of Law on Monday, Feb. 2, 2004. Professor Folsom will speak about "NAFTA After 10 Years" at a luncheon program from 12:30-2 p.m. in Room 3 East.
Professor Folsom writes and teaches in the areas of antitrust law, Chinese law, NAFTA, European Union law, and international business transactions. He is the well-known author of a number of publications, including: Corporate Competition Law in the European Communities; State Antitrust & Trade Regulation Laws; California Antitrust Law & Practice; International Business Transactions; and International Business Transactions In a Nutshell.
In previous years, Professor Folsom has spoken on "The European Union and NAFTA: Competitors or Collaborators?" and "The European Union in its Constitutional Infancy."
There is no fee, but registration is required. To register, please contact Lisa Aruldoss at 312.360.2659 or at 7aruldos@jmls.edu.
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International Law Summer Study Program Scheduled In Barcelona and Rome
Join John Marshall students, faculty and alumni in Spain and Italy this summer as they explore a variety of issues that confront the profession as the practice of law becomes increasingly international in scope. The courses offered in Barcelona and Rome will help you to understand the economic and political factors driving the internationalization of the profession and the effects it is having on the practice of law. Classes will be taught in English and will meet from three to four hours per day. The courses that will be offered are:
Transnational Legal Practice Issues (1 credit)
June
7-11 in Barcelona
Adjunct Professor Ramon Mullerat
Globalization, Human Rights and Labor Markets (1 credit)
June 14-18 in Rome
Adjunct Professor Michael P. Avramovich
International Business and Trade in Antiquities, Art
& Cultural Property (1 credit)
June 21-25 in Rome
Professor Peter
J. McGovern
John Marshall J.D. and LL.M. students may elect to take one, two or three courses, offered as part of the LL.M. Program in International Business and Trade Law.
The cost is $1,350 per course, including a non-refundable deposit of $400. Students are responsible for their own travel and hotel arrangements incurred in connection with the Barcelona and Rome Programs.
There will be an information session on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in Room 1200 B to provide you with additional information on the Barcelona and Rome courses and to answer your questions.
To register for the information session, please contact Lisa Aruldoss in the Center for International Business and Trade Law, at 7aruldos@jmls.edu or at 312.360.2659.
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New International Students Enroll in J.D. and LL.M. Programs
The John Marshall law School welcomed 30 new international students (J-1 or F-1 Visa holders) during the spring 2004 semester.
These photographs were taken at Bar Louie immediately following an International Student Orientation. The law school's current international students are from the following countries: Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Columbia, Czech Republic, France, Greece, India, Italy, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Anyone interested in attending an upcoming international student event, please contact Julia Beckman, director of graduate admission & international student services, at 6beckman@jmls.edu.
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In Memoriam
The John Marshall Law School mourns the loss of second-year student Zunaira Zaheer Khader. The 23-year old Schaumburg native was killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2003.
Khader graduated from James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates in 1998, and earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Roosevelt University in 2002. At John Marshall, she served as secretary of the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA).
Khader was recently engaged, and was planning a summer wedding. She was described by classmate Zubaida Qazi as "kind, loving and unabashedly affectionate."
Members of MLSA are holding a collection for the Khader family. Anyone interested in contributing should leave donations in the MLSA mailbox in room 212.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor F. Willis Caruso
Publications
His book, Cases and Materials on Fair Housing/Fair Lending Law, Fifth Edition, was published in January 2004. The book was first published in 1995 to provide a text for teaching the Fair Housing/Fair Lending course initiated at The John Marshall Law School in 1986. The book contains cases and materials for teaching fair housing and fair lending law from the course that has been taught at The John Marshall law school and other similar law school courses. The Fifth Edition incorporates materials used to keep the class up-to-date regarding the latest court decisions, administrative rulings, settlements, research and activity by public agencies and private organizations. This edition follows two years of significant new developments in fair housing and fair lending law. The book acknowledges the importance of The John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Legal Support Center, the Fair Housing Legal Clinic, Professor Michael Seng and Clinical Professors Joseph Butler, Damian Ortiz, and Lewis Powell III, Investigations and Outreach Coordinator Lillian Seymore and staff. The support of Dean Patricia Mell and the faculty in making The John Marshall Law School the leader in Fair Housing/Fair Lending research, training and education of attorneys, governmental and private fair housing/fair lending practioners and law students is recognized as key to making it possible to complete this fifth edition.
Professor Mark E. Wojcik
Activities
He was elected as Chair of the AALS Section on North American Cooperation.