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March 6 - 12, 2005 |
ABA Honors John Marshall Students with Key Awards
The John Marshall Law School was recently honored with three Key Awards from the American Bar Association Law Student Division (ABA/LSD).
Second-year student Christina Brewer, the representative for the law school to the ABA/LSD, was awarded two Bronze Key Awards for membership in the 7th Circuit. John Marshall was recognized for having the largest percentage of members, as well as the most student members overall.
Second-year student Michelle Weathers, lieutenant governor of association presidents, received a Silver Key Award for her devotion and dedication to the ABA.
Wendy Durbin, outgoing governor for the 7th Circuit of the American Bar Association Law Student Division (ABA/LSD), presents John Marshall student Christina Brewer two Bronze Key Awards for John Marshall student membership to the ABA/LSD.
Wendy Durbin, outgoing governor for the 7th Circuit of the American Bar Association Law Student Division (ABA/LSD), presents John Marshall student Michelle Weathers with a Silver Key Award for her devotion and dedication to the ABA.
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Professor's Work on Race, Ethnic Defamation Published
An article on race and ethnic group defamation by Professor Michael Polelle of The John Marshall Law School in Chicago has been selected as one of 13 articles being published in the 2004-2005 collection, "First Amendment Law Handbook."
Polelle's piece, titled "Racial and Ethnic Group Defamation: A Speech-Friendly Proposal," was originally published in 2003 in a college law review.
It outlines the need for a declaratory judgment statute at the state level to remedy group racial and ethnic defamation.
"The fundamental paradox of contemporary American defamation law is that unlike other countries, we provide a remedy for individual defamation, but practically speaking, none for racial or ethnic defamation," the professor explains. "The lesson for the defamer is to lie largely."
Polelle was co-counsel to the American Italian Defense Association (AIDA) when it filed its lawsuit in Illinois against Time Warner Entertainment Co. for its television production "The Sopranos." The court refused to act on AIDA's argument that the show's depiction of Italian-Americans violates the "individual dignity" clause of the Illinois Constitution.
Polelle argues that the law should provide a remedy for racial and ethnic group defamation. Groups taking action in court are consistently denied damages. Polelle says the courts have refused to recognize the individual harm caused by group defamation. Criminal defamation statutes are on the books in fewer than half the states, and are rarely used by prosecutors, he notes.
His article was considered among the best articles on the First Amendment published in the 2003-2004 years. This will be West Publishing/Thomson Company's 15th issuance of its First Amendment annual series.
The 2005 volume focuses on First Amendment theory, defamation, symbolic speech, censorship and children, copyright, right of publicity and First Amendment history. It is designed to acquaint lawyers and other professions affected by the First Amendment.
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Faculty Activity and Publications
Professor Mark Wojcik
Activities
He and Rick Garcia, Political Director of Equality Illinois, spoke at the Chicago Bar Association Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men on March 1, 2005 on the "living legislative history" behind the recent amendment adding "sexual orientation" to the Illinois Human Rights Act. A follow-up program on the same topic will be held at The John Marshall Law School on Monday, March 14, 2005, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 200.
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Student Activities
March 7
The Women's Law Caucus is once again participating in the "Glass Slipper" project and will collecting evening gowns and accessories in the student lounge. These items will be donated to high school students to wear to their proms.
The Children's Law Society will meet at 12:30 p.m. in room 529.
The Christian Legal Society will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
The Hispanic Law Student Association will be selling doughnuts in the student lounge.
Phi Alpha Delta will be serving coffee to the evening students in the student lounge. Stop and say "hello".
The Corporate Law Association will be selling Cub tickets in the student lounge.
March 8
The John Marshall Graduate Tax Society will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 201. Katherine Aman, a representative of the ISBA state and local council will speak about local tax issues.
March 9
Dean Powers Student Advisory Committee meeting - 12:15 p.m., room 216
The Student Bar Association meeting is at 5:15 p.m. in room 216. All students are welcome to attend.
The American Constitutional Society will meet at 5:15 p.m. in room 200.
March 10
The Lambda Alpha Student Real Estate Society will meet at 5:00 p.m. in room 201.
The Animal Law Society will meet at 12:15 p.m. in room 201.
Delta Theta Phi will meet at 5:15 p.m. in room 216.
The Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday, March 12 and the Brehon Society is looking for people who would like to march with them. See Miss Criss in room 212 if you are interested.
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@jmls.edu or Melinda 5corn@jmls.edu.
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Writing Resource Center Schedules Special Topic Workshops
Elizabeth Kadlec, Writing Center Director, announces the continuation in the spring semester series of special-topic workshops offered by The Writing Resource Center.
LSII workshops (LSII Spin Class: Gearing Up To Write Persuasively) will be offered by Advisors Lurene Contento and Sue Payne on March 2 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. in Room 413, on March 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in Room 527 and on Saturday, March 5 from 1:30- 3:00 p.m. in Room 413. Students are very welcome to attend these workshops. Director Kadlec will also offer two sessions of her Grammar Review Workshop to be held on March 8th from 12:30 - 2:00 in Room 1103 and on March 9th from 5:00 -6:00 p.m. in Room 1102. These review sessions will cover a broad range of grammar review topics that can be of help to students when preparing papers. For the Grammar Review Sessions, RSVP to Ms. Kadlec at 6kadlec@jmls.edu.
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Free Concert by the CBA Orchestra
John Marshall students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend a free performance by the Chicago Bar Association Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. at the Cindy Pritzker Auditiorium at the Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St
Barry Kozak, associate director of Employee Benefits will be performing with the orchestra, and third-year student Heather Neaveill will be a featured soloist in the first selection, Brandenburg 6th Concerto for Two Violas. The concert will feature selections by Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Maria von Weber and Ludwig van Beethoven.
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Schedule of Events
March 7
- Faculty Assembly, Room 1200A, 12:15 p.m.
- Career Services - How to Find a Summer Job, Room 201, 12:45 p.m.
March 8
- AIDS Foundation Case Managers Training, Room 1200, 8:00 a.m.
- Domestic & Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret & Copyright Documentation Course, Room 800 of the CBA, 6:00 p.m.
- Writing Resource Center Grammar Review Workshop, Room 1103, 12:30 -2:00 p.m.
March 9
- Deans Meeting, Room 402, 9:30 a.m.
- IBT Summer Courses Info Session, Room 403, 12:00 p.m.
- Board of Trustees Meeting, Courtroom, 1:00 p.m.
- Career Services - How to Apply for a Judicial Clerkship, Room 201, 5:00 p.m.
- Tax Law Information Session, Room 526, 5:30 p.m.
- Writing Resource Center Grammar Review Workshop, Room 1102, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
March 10
- AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Room 1200A, 9:00 a.m.
- Faculty Affairs Committee Meeting, Room 522, 10:00 a.m.
- IBT Summer Courses Info Session, Room 403, 12:00 p.m.
- Animal Law Society Meeting, Room 201, 12:15 p.m.
- Career Services - Lunch and Conversation with Alumni - Featuring David Baitman, JD `81, Room 402, 12:45 p.m.
- Parma, Italy Information Session, Room 531, 5:00 p.m.
- Delta Theta Phi Meeting, Room 216, 5:15 p.m.
March 11
- AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Room 1200A, 9:00 a.m.
- Alumni Association Executive Board Meeting, Room 402, 11:00 a.m.
- Alumni Association Full Board Meeting, Room 3East, 12:00 p.m.
- Parma, Italy Information Session, Room 531, 12:00 p.m.
March 12
- Insights II Program, Room 201, 1:30 p.m.
March 13 - 20
- Spring Break
March 14
- Dean's Meeting, Courtroom, 12:00 p.m.
March 15
- Domestic & Foreign Patent, Trademark, Trade Secret & Copyright Documentation Course, Room 800 of the CBA, 6:00 p.m.
March 16 - 20
- PLI Patent Bar Review Course, Room 1200, 9:00 a.m.
March 19
- Insights II Program, Room 201, 1:30 p.m.
March 20
- Giles Sutherland Moot Court Competition, Courtroom, 12:00 p.m.
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