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February 20 - 26, 2005 |
Dan Whiston Named Kissane Recipient
The $5,000 Kissane Award for the January 2005 graduating class at The John Marshall Law School has been presented to Daniel Whiston.
The award is given in honor of the late Elmer C. Kissane whose 43 years career as a prosecutor was with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. During his years at the agency, Mr. Kissane served as chief of the Criminal and Appeals Divisions.
Whiston will receive the cash prize after he completes a year with the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Whiston, a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, left employment with a Fortune 500 company to enroll in law school. His desire was to become a prosecutor. After just one semester of law school, Whiston worked at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office for a summer. "I was immediately drawn to the dynamic of trial work. The intricacy of trial strategy along with the delicate balance of getting a conviction and respecting the defendant's rights was fascinating," he recalled.
He repeated the experience during his second summer of law school, and found "the office had a perfect balance between professionalism and hard work, while also having fun along the way."
The third summer, he interned at the Kane County State's Attorney's Office. Having completed most of law school, Whiston had earned a 711 license and was able to argue before a judge. "The nervous excitement of being able to litigate is something that I will never forget," he said. "I also enjoyed being able to prepare witnesses and police officers for upcoming motions and trials."
At John Marshall, Whiston was a member of the 2003 International Environmental Moot Court Competition team, and the 2004 Tulane Mardi Gras Invitational National Sports Law Competition.
Paul Kissane presents the January 2005 Kissane Award to graduate Daniel Whiston who will be working for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. The Kissane Award is given in the memory of Elmer Kissane, Paul's father, in recognition of his 43-year career at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
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Journal of Computer and Information Law Makes Top Cited Periodicals Listing
The John Marshall Journal of Computer and Information Law is ranked fourth "most cited" from 42 journals dealing with science, technology and the law.
The ranking, from Washington & Lee Law School, places the John Marshall publication among some stiff competition, including top ranked journals from the University of California at Berkeley, Harvard University and the American Bar Association.
Professor Leslie Reis, director of the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law, says the Journal "is in pretty phenomenal company," especially as a publication from an independent law school.
"As the flagship publication of the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law, the success of the Journal is evidence of the breadth and depth of our academic program, and speaks volumes about the incredible talent and dedication of our students," Reis said.
Professor David Sorkin, faculty adviser for the journal, believes the journal's years of publication have enhanced its reputation. The Journal was first published by the law school in 1987, and Sorkin says it is probably more well-read by practitioners than most legal journals.
Students believe the Journal of Computer and Information Law attraction to its readers is the practicality of the articles. The subjects can be as varied as bankruptcy and privacy, healthcare and privacy, and spamming.
The Journal publishes four times a year, and has subscribers from around the world. Its authors also come from different parts of the globe. The next edition will have two writers from South Korea.
Members of the Executive Board of the John Marshall Journal of Computer and Information Law are (from left) Ryan Kaiser, Jacob Sosnay, Colette Karam, Andrea Houser, Renee Germaine, John Cross, Faye Kuo, David Babaian, Panagiota Kelali, Brian Beckham, Dina Ninfo and John Spence.
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Spring 2005 Moot Court Executive Board
Members of the spring 2005 Moot Court Executive Board are (from left) Madelene Tubalinal; Joselynne Gardner McKoy; Megan Whelehan; Rebecca Zarzecki; Amrith Mago, executive justice; William Hansen; Carlton Owens, chief justice; Andrew Grill; Stacey Kalamaras; Benjamin Dillon; and Guy E. Dituri.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Michael J. Polelle
Publications
His article, "Racial and Ethnic Group Defamation: A Speech-Friendly Proposal," 23 Boston College Third World Law Journal 213 (2003) was recently republished by West Publishing Company (a Thomson business) in a collection of thirteen law review articles.
The West publication is called First Amendment Handbook (West 2004). Each year the publication lists what it considers some of the best articles written that year about the First Amendment. The 2004 volume is the fifteenth in an annual series on recent developments in First Amendment Law.
While a law book, the Handbook is not written exclusively for lawyers. It is also written for publishers, journalists, editors, artists, filmmakers, and anyone interested in the First Amendment.
Professor Polelle's article appears in the volume, together with articles by Professor Frederick Schauer at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Professor William W. Van Alstyne of Duke University Law School, and Geoffrey R. Stone of the University of Chicago Law School.
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Student Activities
February 21
The Children's Law Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. in room 201.
The Christian Legal Society will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 526.
February 22
Dean Mell will host "Tea with the Deans" in the student lounge at 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the Deans for coffee and conversation.
The Black Law Students Association will meet at 4:00 p.m. in room 201.
February 23
The Federalist Society will meet at 12:00 p.m. in room 201.
The Student Bar Association meeting for all students will be held at 5:15 p.m. in room 216. All students are encouraged to attend.
February 24
The American Constitutional Society will feature several speakers at its meeting to discuss clerking with the U.S. Supreme Court. 12:00 p.m., room 200
February 25
The International Law Society will meet at 12:00 p.m. in room 503. Captain James Yee, a Muslim chaplain, formerly at Guantanamo Bay, will talk about his experiences. Refreshments will be served.
The Decalogue Society will meet at 12:00 p.m. in room 200. The Latter-Day Saint Student Association would like to reactivate. If you are interested in joining this organization, please see or E-mail Miss Marilyn Criss, 6criss@jmlsedu or Melinda Corn, 5corn@jmls.edu.
Barrister's Ball tickets are on sale now from Miss Marilyn Criss or Monica Miller. Buy your tickets early so that you do not miss this special event. The Ball will be held this year at The Drake Hotel. Tickets are $55 until February 14 and then the cost will be $60
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Writing Resource Center Schedules Workshops
The Writing Resource Center is pleased to announce continuing workshops in the Center's spring semester workshop series. Advisors, Lurene Contento and Sue Payne, will be offering workshops entitled: "LSII Spin Class: Gearing Up to Write Persuasively"
The workshops are open to all students, with a special invitation to LSII students. The dates for the workshops are Wednesday, February 23 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in Room 413, Wednesday, March 2 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in Room 413, and from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 527, and Saturday, March 5th from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. in Room 413.
Ms. Kadlec, Ms. Contento and Ms. Payne invite students to join in a lively interchange about how to write persuasive issue statements, fact statements, rules, headings and arguments. Students are encouraged to come and make use of the valuable expertise of Ms. Contento and Ms. Payne, in the Writing Center's ongoing spring workshop series.
Ms. Kadlec may be reached at 6kadlec@jmls.edu, Ms.Contento at 9content@jmls.edu, and Ms. Payne at 6payne@jmls.edu.
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Staff Notes
Thomas Keefe
Reference Librarian
His article "Teaching Legal Research from the Inside Out" appears in the Winter 2005 edition of Law Library Journal.
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Schedule of Events
February 21
- Deans Meeting, Courtroom, 12:00 p.m.
- Children's Law Society Meeting, Room 201, 12:20 p.m.
- Career Services - How to Research Employers, Room 1102, 12:45 p.m.
- Career Services - Evening Student Panel: How To Get Experience While You Are In School, Room 529, 5:00 p.m.
- Employee Benefits Information Session, Room 201, 5:30 p.m.
February 22
- IP Law Review Awards Ceremony, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 1200A, 12:30 p.m.
- Tea Time with the Deans, Student Lounge, 4:30 p.m.
February 23
- The Decalogue Society Meeting, Room 200, 12:15 p.m.
- Career Services - What is a Judicial Clerkship? Room 216, 12:45 p.m.
- Writing Resource Center Workshop "LSII Spin Class: Gearing Up to Write Persuasively", Room 413, 3:30 p.m.
- Center for Real Estate Law Information Session and Career Services Event, Room 201, 5:00 p.m.
- After-the-Bar-B-Que Party, Room 3East, 5:30 p.m.
February 24
- Career Services - IP Alumni Round Table, Room 1200A, 10:00 a.m.
- Curriculum Committee Meeting, Room 428, 12:00 p.m.
- IP Advisory Board Meeting, Room 403, 1:30 p.m.
- ITCC Networking Event, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
- Chinese New Year Reception, Union League Club, 6:00 p.m.
February 25
- Last Day to Withdraw from Classes
- 49th Annual Intellectual Property Conference, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- Fair Housing Retreat, Various Rooms, 9:00 a.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 409, 12:00 p.m.
February 26
- Fair Housing Retreat, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
- BEEP, Room 409, 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 200, 1:30 p.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 201, 2:30 p.m.
February 27
- LEEWS Program, Intercontinental Hotel - 535 N Michigan Avenue, 8:30 a.m.
February 28
- Basic PCT Seminar, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, Room 1105, 1:00 p.m.
- Career Services - Time Management for Evening Students, Room 201, 5:00 p.m.
March 1
- Basic PCT Seminar, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- IPLAC Patent Agent/Paralegal Committee Meeting, Room 800 of the CBA, 11:30 a.m.
- Open House for Tax LLM Students, Student Lounge, 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Insights I Program Room 409, 12:30 p.m.
March 2
- CREL and ICSC Book Program, Room 1200, 7:30 a.m.
- IPLAC Computer Technology Law Committee Meeting, Room 1200B, 12:00 p.m.
- Christian Legal Society Meeting, Room 402, 12:00 p.m.
- Career Services How to Apply for a Judicial Clerkship, Room 216, 12:45 p.m.
- Trial Team Awards Ceremony, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
March 3
- Curriculum Committee Meeting, Room 428, 12:00 p.m.
- Open House for Employee Benefits LLM Students, Student Lounge, 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Corporation Law Association Ceremony, Room 3East, 4:00 p.m.
March 4
- Judicial Predatory Lending Training, Room 402, 9:00 a.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 409, 12:00 p.m.
- 1L Mock Trial Competition, Room 3East, 5:00 p.m.
March 5
- Minority Mock Trial Competition Training Session, Room 409, 10:00 a.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 200, 1:30 p.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 201, 2:30 p.m.
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