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February 22 - 28, 2004 |
Melamed Fellow Gains Experience Through International Center Projects
LL.M. degree candidate Sandra Thi Vreedenburgh is the second recipient of the Leo Melamed Fellowship in International Business and Trade Law, offered by the Center for International Business and Trade Law at The John Marshall Law School.
This is the Hawaii native's second semester at John Marshall, and she will complete her degree in June.
Vreedenburgh is a 1993 graduate of the University of Hawaii, where she earned a bachelor's degree in French. After graduation, she served four years in the Peace Corps, stationed in Cameroon, West Africa, where she taught English. When she returned to the United States, she attended Tulane Law School, earning her J.D. degree in 2000. As a law student, Vreedenburgh spent a semester at the Université Jean Moulin in Lyon, France, studying French and international law.
After graduation, Vreedenburgh worked in insurance defense for a year, before working as a trust officer with Hibernia National Bank in New Orleans, La. Most recently, she served as general counsel of Planet Beach Franchising Corporation in New Orleans.
While at John Marshall, Vreedenburgh works as a research assistant to the center, as well as for Dr. Sabine Schlemmer Schulte, an adjunct professor. After graduation, she would like to continue work in franchising law.
The Melamed Fellowship, established in 2000 with a generous gift to the law school from 1955 alumnus Leo Melamed, is offered by the center every other year.
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Schedule of Events
February 22
- Jessup Competition, Room 3East, 9:00 a.m.
February 23
- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Meeting, Room 1202, 11:30 a.m.
- Tenure Meeting, Room 300, 12: p.m.
- Civil Rights Committee Meeting, Room 1200B, 1:00 p.m.
February 24
- Faculty Candidate Operdeck Breakfast, Union League Club, 9:00 a.m.
- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Meeting, Room 1202, 11:30 a.m.
- Faculty Candidate Operdeck Lunch, Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Meeting with 1Ls, Room 200, 12:30 p.m.
- Tea Time with the Dean, Student Lounge, 4:30 p.m.
- Career Services - Interviewing Workshops, Room 1200A, 5:00 p.m.
February 25
- Faculty Candidate Lasso Breakfast, Union League Club, 9:00 a.m.
- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Meeting, Room 1202, 11:30 a.m.
- Civil Rights Film Series, Room 1200B, 12:00 and 4:00 p.m.
- Faculty Candidate Lasso Lunch, Room 1102, 12:00 p.m.
- ACS Program - Guantanamo Bay Detainees Case, Room 3East, 11:45 a.m.
- Law Review Editor-in-Chief Speeches, Room 3East, 2:30 p.m.
February 26
- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Meeting, Room 1103, 11:30 a.m.
- Career Services - DuPage County State's Attorney's Office Panel, Room 1200B, 12:30 p.m.
- Khader Memorial Service, Courtroom, 5:00 p.m.
February 27
- Fair Housing Meeting, Room 1101, 8:00 a.m.
- 48th Annual IP Conference, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
- Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Meeting, Room 1202, 11:30 a.m.
- Fast Start Program, Room 300, 12:00 p.m.
- Fast Start II Program, Room 300, 2:00 p.m.
February 28
- Fast Start II Program, Room 409, 10:30 a.m.
- Bar Essay Exam Workshop, Room 300, 1:00 p.m.
- Fast Start Program, Room 409, 1:30 p.m.
March 1
- Basic Patent Cooperation Treaty Seminar, Room 1200B, 8:30 a.m.
- Faculty Assembly, Room 1200A
March 2
- Basic Patent Cooperation Treaty Seminar, Room 1200B, 8:30 a.m.
- Career Services - Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop, Room 1200A, 12:30 p.m.
- Website Meeting, Room 1200A, 2:30 p.m.
- Career Services - Meeting with 1Ls, Room 1200A, 5:00 p.m.
- Domestic & Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret & Copyright Documentation, Room 402, 6:00 p.m.
March 3
- Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law Lecture with Aliza Sherman, Room 1200, 5:00 p.m.
March 4
- Career Services - How to Research Employers, Room 1200B, 12:30 p.m.
- Minneapolis Area Alumni Reception, the Marquette Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, 5:30 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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Media Services Department Garners Film Awards
The Media Services Department at The John Marshall Law School was recently awarded two Classic Telly Awards. The first was for the video depicting the Chicago Fire Trial, which was held at the law school in April 1999. The second was for the 12th Annual Belle R. and Joseph H. Braun Memorial Distinguished Lecture, held in April 2001.
Both videos won Telly Awards the year they were produced. This year's honors were given in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Telly Awards, during a special one-time competition honoring TV commercials, film and video of "timeless quality _ the best work of the past 25 years."
As part of the Centennial Celebration, The John Marshall Law School presented a re-enactment of the People of the State of Illinois v. Daniel "Peg Leg" Sullivan. A neighbor of Mrs. O'Leary, Sullivan was accused of starting the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 that burned half of the city. John Marshall worked with actors from Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Co., who presented the trial as a period piece. A renowned jury, that included leaders in business, government and industry, found Sullivan not guilty.
The 2001 Braun Lecture featured Jack Valenti, chairman and chief executive officer of the Motion Picture Association of America, and Richard Roeper, syndicated columnist and co-host of "Ebert & Roeper and the Movies," presenting "Fatal Attractions: Media Violence and American Culture." The panelists discussed the presentation of violence in movies, the assessments of violence for motion picture ratings, and the real or perceived effects of violence on society.
The Telly Awards were founded in 1978 to honor local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as video and film productions.
According to David Carter, the Telly Awards founding administrator, "over the years we have seen great work and it was exciting to have such an accomplished group of entries. The entries represented the very best work of the last 25 years, so earning recognition as a winner is a great accomplishment."
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Security Measures in Place for Persons Entering The John Marshall Law School
Your identification badge has a higher priority now that identification is required to enter The John Marshall Law School.
Security began checking for photo identification Feb. 18, after the administration agreed to begin screening all persons who enter the building. The change was initiated after someone entered the law school and removed personal property.
"Appropriate steps are being made to ensure members of the John Marshall community are safe," said Dean Patricia Mell.
The new measures will be implemented in stages. The first step was the request for ID by security. All visitors are required to sign in and out and list the reason for their visit. The office the guest is visiting will be called to confirm the person's appointment before he or she is allowed to pass the front desk.
"This practice is common for other local universities, colleges and businesses here in the Loop area," Mell said. "I want to thank everyone for their cooperation."
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Student Activities
February 23
The Corporate Law Association is collecting school supplies. Donations will be accepted in the student lounge.
February 24
The Hispanic Law Student Association will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
Thomas Gauza, director of Constituent Services in the Office of U.S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald, will discuss the "USA Patriot Act" at the meeting of the Law Enforcement Student Organization at 12:00 p.m., room 3 East.
The Corporate Law Association is holding a seminar at 12:45 p.m. in room 201. The topic of the seminar will be "The Culture of the Corporate Lawyer." Several speakers will lead the discussion.
February 25
Lambda Alpha and Delta Theta Phi are sponsoring a program featuring young real estate developers who will discuss how they got started at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
The American Constitution Society will present David Strauss and Mirma Adjami, who will speak about the Guantanamo Bay cases and their implications at 11:45 a.m. in room 3 East. Refreshments will be served.
February 26
The Khader Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Baim Courtroom. A reception will follow.
February 27
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Barrister's Ball this evening. Tickets are still available from Marilyn Criss or Dean Powers' office. The ball is from 9 to 1 p.m. in the grand ballroom of the Inter-Continental Hotel on Michigan Avenue.
The John Marshall Graduate Tax Society has been reactivated. As we have many LL.M. Taxation students enrolled in both the J.D. and LL.M. programs, they feel that the Society will allow JMLS students to learn about specific tax issues, assist in preparing them for careers in taxation and offer the opportunity to meet outside the classroom. For more information, please see Miss Criss in room 212.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Kathryn J. Kennedy
Activities
She has been a frequent speaker and writer on the topic of the applicable standard of judicial review in ERISA benefit cases. While the Supreme Court ruled on this issue in its 1989 decision of Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. v. Bruch, there is still a great deal of confusion in the application of the standard especially in cases where the plan administrator who is denying the benefit is operating under a conflict of interest. Professor Kennedy proposed a solution for courts to consider in the case of an inherent or perceived conflict of interest in her article "Judicial Standard of Review in ERISA Benefit Claim Cases," 50 Am. U.L. Rev.1083 (2001). The 10th Circuit found the solution persuasive and recently applied it in the case of Fought v. Unum, 2004 U.S. App. LEXIS 1880 (February 6, 2004).
Professor Mark E. Wojcik
Activities
He spoke at the Illinois State Bar Association on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004 about the "Diplomatic Miranda Warnings" required by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. Under that treaty, non-citizens who are arrested in the United States have the right to be informed that they may contact their consulates, and that their consulates may contact them in return. The right to contact a consulate is an important right that U.S. citizens want when they run into legal problems in other countries, so it is important to protect the right here as well. Professor Wojcik's talk put that treaty into the context of current litigation before the International Court of Justice, which is hearing a case brought by Mexico against the United States to challenge the imposition of the death penalty in 54 cases where Mexican nationals were not informed of their rights to contact their consulate. Joining Professor Wojcik on the panel "Immigration Consequences of Criminal Guilty Pleas: Pitfalls, Liability, and Diplomatic Miranda Warnings" were attorney Patrick M. Kinnally of Aurora and Cook County Judge Lawrence Terrell of the 4th Municipal District in Maywood. The program was jointly sponsored by the ISBA Sections on International and Immigration Law, the Traffic Laws and Courts Section, the ISBA Young Lawyers Division, and the ISBA Law Student Division.