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October 9 - 16, 2005 |
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Student Bar Association President Puneet Arora
(right) cuts the first piece of the birthday cake presented at the Sept. 28
celebration of the 250th birthday of former U.S. Supreme Court
Justice John Marshall. Associate Dean John Corkery (left) addressed students at
the evening celebration. 
Dean Emeritus Fred F. Herzog addressed students at
the Sept. 28 noon birthday celebration.
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The student organizations at The John
Marshall Law School, along with the Office of Alumni Relations and Career
Services Office, are co-sponsoring the second annual Student/Alumni Exchange
from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Union League Club's Crystal Room.
Tickets are available for purchase in
the lobby beginning Wednesday, Oct. 5. The cost is $5 in advance, or $8 at the
door. Business dress is required.
Last year's event was the recipient of
a Certificate of Appreciation for Programming from the American Bar
Association.
If you have any questions, contact
Puneet Arora, Student Bar Association president, at 5arora@stu.jmls.edu.
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On Oct. 22, The John Marshall Law
School Asian Alliance, the One China Committee and the U.S. China Peoples
Friendship Association-Chicago Chapter, will present a day-long forum
"U.S.-China Relations in Perspective."
The program, marking the
60th anniversary of the return of Taiwan to China, will be conducted
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The John Marshall Law School, 315 S. Plymouth
Ct., Chicago.
The forum will bring together members
of the banking, business, judiciary and education communities discussing the
current state of U.S. and China relations and how the two countries will be
working together in the future.
Reservations for this free event are
required by Oct. 18. Additional information is available at
www.onechinacommittee.org/05program.htm.
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Professor Celeste Hammond
Activities 
She has been invited to serve on the
Editorial Advisory Board of the Illinois Real Estate Journal, a
publication of Law Bulletin Publishing Co. The Journal is distributed to
all players in the commercial real estate industry in Illinois and the Midwest.
Robert Carr, the Journal's publisher, profiled Hammond in the July 2005
issue. In the article, "Professor of Real World Experience Adds Class," Carr
noted that educating lawyers is the important role of the Center for Real
Estate Law at The John Marshall Law School. With its M.S. degree in Real Estate
Law, initiated this academic year, the Center is educating non-lawyers in all
aspects of commercial real estate law and practice.
At Carr's request, Hammond has agreed
to provide articles for a monthly column dealing with commercial real estate
law. "Commercial Deals Need Strategic Lawyers," the first article authored by
Hammond, appeared in the August 2005 issue. In it Hammond emphasized the
importance, and distinct role, that transactional lawyers play in the industry.
Professor Susan Connor will author the
October column on the recent United States Supreme Court decision in Kelo v.
City of New London et al. Adjunct Professor Stanley Sklar of Bell Boyd, who
also is a member of the Center for Real Estate Law Advisory Board, will author
an article on Construction Law for the November publication.
Hammond said in future issues, persons
affiliated with the Center for Real Estate Law will provide topical, relevant
articles on other aspects of commercial real estate law and practice.
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Timothy Trinka (J.D. `82), senior
foreign lawyer with Bae, Kim & Lee in Seoul, South Korea, is the lead
attorney for the largest private development project in the world.
Trinka, the Sept. 22 featured speaker
and guest of the Center for Real Estate Law, told students about his 24-year
career, and how he has pursued his interest in international law into an
exciting and successful career, culminating in his lead counsel position for
the largest real estate development firm in the world. 
Trinka currently represents the
developers of New Songdo City, a 1,500-acre master-planned international
business center on reclaimed Incheon waterfront land located 40 miles south of
Seoul. This project is estimated to take 10 years for completion at a cost of
$20 billion. During his presentation at John Marshall, Trinka discussed the
compelling presentation of facts and figures driving the project forward from a
business perspective.
Trinka began his legal career working
as an intern for the U.S. Claims Tribunal in the Netherlands. This short-term
work experience confirmed for him his interest and commitment to pursue an
international law-focused career. After his internship, he took a position with
Ross & Hardies from 1983 to 1986. He was with Rudnick & Wolfe from 1986
to 1996 working on commercial transactions that included activity in Southeast
Asia. Most of this activity was on behalf of U.S. companies making investments
in foreign-owned entities. Because the Korean legal market is closed to outside
law firms, Trinka's work with Rudnick was through a partnership with Lee &
Ko, a South Korean firm.
In 1998, sparked by the Asian capital
market crisis, Korea opened its real estate market to foreign direct investment
which allowed for direct ownership of real estate assets. Many U.S. companies
jumped into the market at that time. By buying mortgages using a foreclosure
strategy, the companies would own the real estate assets in six months. Trinka
found himself traveling back and forth between the U.S. and South Korea so many
times that he finally made the decision to move to Seoul permanently.
Four years later in March 2002, under
the aegis of the central government of South Korea and its Free Economic Trade
Commission, a joint venture between Gale International and POSCO E&C was
formed to develop New Songdo City, and Trinka was positioned to be the attorney
to handle the transaction.
To learn more about the New Songdo City
development, visit the website at:www.new-songdocity.co.kr/. As the
project continues to grow, so does Trinka's international real estate legal
practice.
Should you have any interest in
pursuing a career in international or real estate law, please contact the
Center for Real Estate Law for further information at
realestate@jmls.edu or at 312.427.2737, ext. 500.
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John Marshall students Robyn Donaldson (left) and
Sarah Simonson (center) shared their experiences of South African study and
travel this summer at an afternoon lecture, "Studying Law in South Africa." The
two were part of a summer legal education program hosted by Howard University
School of Law. Their presentation was hosted by the International Law Society
and the Black Law Students Association. With them is Professor Mark Wojcik,
director of Global Legal Studies at John Marshall.
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John Marshall Law School student Andrew
Gonzalez has been elected Region II Political Advocacy Liaison for the Student
National Medical Association (SNMA).
He is concurrently enrolled at John
Marshall and the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) where he is completing
a master's degree in public health in healthcare policy and administration.
SNMA is the nation's oldest and largest
student organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of
color. Region II represents students at medical schools in Illinois, Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The organization is committed to
supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students,
addressing the needs of underserved communities and increasing the number of
clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
Gonzalez is a graduate of Whitney Young
High School in Chicago and received a bachelor's degree in biology through the
Honors College at UIC. He will receive a J.D. from The John Marshall Law School
in June 2006 and enroll in medical school in August 2006 at UIC.
At John Marshall, Gonzalez is on the
executive board of the Black Law Students Association, a candidate for John
Marshall Law Review, and a member of the Muslin Law Students Association,
Decalogue Society and Hispanic Law Students Association.
During the Spring 2006 semester,
Gonzalez will do an externship with the Office of the General Counsel of the
American Medical Association.
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Anne Charles (fourth from left), Canada's Consul
General in Chicago, congratulates the first officers of the Canadian Law
Society of The John Marshall Law School. The newly organized Canadian Law
Society is open to Canadian and non-Canadian students who are interested in
Canadian law, U.S.-Canada relations, and other international law issues, such
as NAFTA. Visitors to the Consul General's office were (from left) Henry
Rawner; John T. Baun; Agnes Jury, the society's president; Professor Mark E.
Wojcik, faculty advisor, and Stuart Green.
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October 10
The Canadian Law Society will meet at 5
p.m. in room 402. Canadian attorney Martin Jaszczuk will speak. Jaszczuk is
with Lord, Bissell & Brook.
October 11
The American Constitution Society will
meet at 12:30 p.m. in room 403. Author Brandt Goldstein will discuss his book,
Storming the Courts: How a Band of Law Students Shut Down the First
Guantanamo Prison Camp. Pizza will be served.
October 12
Phi Delta Phi will meet at 5 p.m. in
room 403.
Do not forget to buy your ticket for
the Student/Alumni Exchange set for 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Union League
Club. This is a great opportunity to meet with our graduates and many other
attorneys. Tickets are on sale for $5. Tickets purchased that evening at the
Union League Club will be $8.
The John Marshall Vocal Ensemble is
looking for students interested in participating in the choir. Professor
Michael Seng conducts the choir and a program is planned for the annual student
holiday party in November. Please see Miss Criss if you are interested.
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October 10
- National Strategy Forum Meeting, Room 527, 5 p.m.
October 11
- Insights I Program, Room 503, noon.
- Insights II Program, Room 216, noon.
- Writing Resource Center Persuasive Spin Workshop,
Room 1102, noon.
- Study Abroad Information Session, Room 522, 3
p.m.
October 12
- American Constitution Society Meeting, Room 200,
noon.
- Faculty Presentation, Room 1103, noon.
- Careers in International Business & Trade
Law, co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the Center for
International Business and Trade Law, Room 1200B, noon.
- Board of Trustees Meeting, Courtroom, 4 p.m.
- WRC Persuasive Spin Workshop, Room 1103, 4 p.m.
October 13
- Yom Kippur Observance - No Classes
- Deans Meeting, Courtroom, 10 a.m.
October 14
- Intellectual Property Conference - Innovation and
its Discontents: Patent Reform and Innovation Policy in the 21st
Century, Room 1200, 8:30 a.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 300, noon.
October 15
- Bar Exam Essay Program, Room 409, 9 a.m.
- Alumni Fall Harvest Event, Jonamac Orchard in
Malta, IL, 11:30 a.m. Lunch
- Insights I Program, Room 300, 1 p.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 216, 1 p.m.
October 16
- Law Preview Program, Room 1200, 8 a.m.
October 17
- Faculty Assembly, Room 503, noon.
- Legal Practice Area Series: Criminal Law,
co-sponsored by the Career Services Office and the Student Bar Association,
Room 1200A, noon.
- Career Services Office - From Evening Student to
Lawyer: Making the Transition, Room 201, 5 p.m.
October 18
- Insights I Program, Room 503, noon.
- Insights II Program, Room 216, noon.
- Career Services - Meet the Public Service
Employers Reception, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 4:30 p.m.
October 19
- Phi Delta Phi Panel Discussion on Journalists'
Privilege, Room 1200, noon.
- Career Services - Enhancing your career with an
LL.M. in
- Employee Benefits: Info Session, Student Lounge,
noon and 5 p.m.
- Academic Affairs Committee Meeting, Room 1101,
12:30 p.m.
- Center for International Business & Trade Law
Joint J.D./LL.M. Information Session, Room 402, 12:45 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Children's Law Society Art Exhibit, Room 3East, 5
p.m.
October 20
- Deans Meeting, Courtroom, 10 a.m.
- Center Directors' Meeting, Room 428, 12:15 p.m.
- Herzog Competition, Room 3East, 5 p.m.
October 21
- Tax Conference on the Rising Tax Burden on the
Middle Class, Room 1200, 10 a.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 300, noon.
October 22
- U.S. - China Relations in Perspective Seminar,
Room 503, 8:30 a.m.
- PMBR, Room 1200, 9:30 a.m.
- Insights I Program, Room 300, 1 p.m.
- Insights II Program, Room 216, 1 p.m.
October 23
- PMBR, Room 1200, 9:30 a.m.
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In the
Loop is published by The John Marshall Law School, Chicago,
Copyright 2005
Editor: Assistant Dean John M. McNamara; Contributors:
Marilyn Thomas, Director, Public Relations and Advertising; Andrea Koklys,
Assistant Director, Public Relations and Advertising
All information to be included in In the Loop must be placed in the INTHELOOP folder
on the H drive of the law school's computer network by 12 p.m. each Wednesday.
When the volume of submissions exceeds the available space in the printed
version of In the Loop, additonal material
will appear only in the online version of the Newsletter, which can be found on
the law school's website at www.jmls.edu.
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