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Second-year law student Kevin Wagner winds up at the dunk tank at the 3rd Annual Multicultural Fair on the law school campus Wednesday, April 8. (UF Law/ Joshua Lukman)
Florida law students pledge against domestic violence
What began as Aaron Kelley’s and Kara Wick’s “Men v. Violence” project for Professor Nancy Dowd’s “Gender and the Law” course became a week-long campaign at the Levin College of Law to promote awareness of domestic violence and to encourage men to pledge never to become an abuser. Their project had two major components. The first was a table set up in the courtyard where men could make their pledges and all students were invited to hand-paint t-shirts representing victims of domestic violence.READ MORE»
Kray discusses law and regulations with Animal Law Association
Attorney Fred M. Kray opened his mailbox in Miami in June last year to find a surprise waiting for him – a ticket for his dog not being registered. His dog had died in January. He wrote a letter to animal control explaining this, but Kray still had to go to court for it. When he got there with his dog’s ashes in tow, the bailiff told him he would still probably lose.
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Florida Journal of International Law publishes work by Israeli justice
The Florida Journal of International Law is honored to have published a very special work by Justice Eliezer Rivlin of the Supreme Court of Israel in its most recent issue (21 Fla. J. Int'l L. 1). Justice Rivlin was named deputy president of the court in 2006. He began his judicial career in 1976 and was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2000. While on the bench, Justice Rivlin has also taught law school courses in torts and constitutional law. Recently, the Journal was honored when Justice Rivlin accepted an invitation to sit on the Journal's Advisory Board.
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Dougherty wins antitrust writing competition
Spring break took an unexpected turn for Larry Dougherty (3L) when he got a telephone call saying he’d won a national law student writing competition sponsored by the Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association. “It was stunning news,” said Dougherty. “I’d submitted an entry but never expected to hear anything about it.” The award came with $2,000 and an expenses-paid trip to the section’s annual spring meeting in Washington, D.C. “It’s the big get-together for antitrust practitioners,” Dougherty said. “I met leading lawyers, circuit judges, and economists. It was a great experience.”
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UF alum named law dean at Kentucky
David A. Brennen (JD 91, LL.M. 94) has been named dean of the University of Kentucky College of Law. Brennen co-authored Tax Law of Charities and Other Exempt Organizations (Thomson/West) with UF Law Professor Steve Willis and two other co-authors. He was a speaker at the UF Nelson Symposium in 2003 and spoke on a Center for the Study of Race & Race Relations panel at UF in 2002. He also published in the Florida Tax Review in 2002. Brennen is joining the University of Kentucky from the University of Georgia School of Law where he has been a professor since 2006 and from the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) where he is completing a two year term as deputy director.
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Upcoming Events
Insight from the Inside April 15
Gray Robinson attorneys want to provide you with information, context and encouragement during these tough economic times. They will be here to answer questions and share their experiences with a tough legal employment market. Join us on April 15, at noon in HOL345. E-mail Career Services, careers@law.ufl.edu, with where you are interested in practicing after graduation and type of work you are seeking (firm, judicial clerkship, etc.) by Monday, April 13, at noon. Refreshments will be provided by Gray Robinson.
Pro bono and community service certificate celebration April 16
Please join us in celebrating the achievements of our students participating in the pro bono & community service projects on Thursday, April 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the faculty dining room. These students have worked beyond their law school curriculum to meet the needs of this community.
Fla. Bar president dean's coffee guest April 17
Join Deans Jerry, Inman and Page for the first "Dean's Coffee Guest" on Friday, April 17, at 9:30 a.m., in the Faculty Dining Room. For approximately an hour, our guest Jay White (JD 83), current president of The Florida Bar, will hold an informal conversation about the legal profession, the practice of law, the job market and other topics. White practices with Richman Greer in West Palm Beach. He is the 60th president in the history of The Florida Bar, but he is the first UF law alumnus to serve in this role in several years.
Football registration for 2009-2010 begins April 20
Football registration for the 2009-2010 season opens on Monday, April 20. Registration will remain open until Friday, June 5. You may register at any time during these dates and your chances will not increase with the earlier you register. More information and your online account manager can be found at http://gatorzone.com/tickets/students/. Send any questions to lawschoolfootballblock@gmail.com.
Professor Seigel presents new book at Goerings April 22
Professor Mike Seigel will present his new book, Race to Injustice: Lessons Learned from the Duke Lacrosse Rape Case on Wednesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. at Goerings Book Store for The Avenue Coffee House: UF Professors and Their New Books. Afterwards, he will be signing books and refreshments will be served.
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Legal Research & Writing Teaching Assistants Needed
The LRW department is accepting applications for fall 2009-spring 2010 teaching assistants. Applications are available at the LRW office.
LCC accepting nominations for Organization of the Year
The Law College Council is currently accepting nominations for the Organization of the Year Award. The award is presented to the organization that provided the College of Law with the most education benefits through programming and community service during the 2008-09 academic year. If you would like to nominate an organization, please send an e-mail to Shylie Armon, shylie@ufl.edu, LCC secretary, with a brief description of why you think the organization deserves the award by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15.
There is still time to apply for law clinics
It's not too late to apply for a clinic for summer or fall 2009. Interested in counseling clients, advocating for children, prosecuting or defending in a criminal case, mediating in county court, or even doing a jury trial? Clinics offer the rare opportunity to apply classroom theory in a practice setting while learning valuable skills. Students are closely supervised by one of our highly experienced clinical professors/practitioners. In a number of the clinics, students gain valuable experience collaborating with social workers, mental health and family counselors, or dispute resolution experts. Remember that the Florida Board of Bar Examiner clearance letter is required to submit an application for a clinic. The deadline for submitting an application is Tuesday, April 14, at noon in Student Affairs. Clinic offers will be e-mailed late on April 14. You must respond via e-mail to robinsone@law.ufl.edu within 24 hours. Upon acceptance of the offer, you must go to the clinics to complete the CLI application paperwork within 48 hours. You will be automatically registered for the clinic during advanced registration.
Fall Supreme Court externship deadline April 24
Applications are available for 5-credit spring semester externship at the Florida Supreme Court. Information packets now available in CGR, 230 Bruton-Geer and Career Services. Application deadline is Friday, April 24 at noon. For more information, contact Tim McLendon in CGR, mclendon@law.ufl.edu, or 273-0835.
Josh Lukman takes home first place in art show
The reception for the 4th annual Levin College of Law Faculty and Student Art Show was a success. After a close vote, Josh Lukman won first place with his photos from South Africa “Ten Seconds,” Donna Vincent took second place with “A Serendipitous Sunset,” and Caroleen Brej took third place for “Mahi-Mahi.” All selections will be displayed in the main hall of the Legal Information Center for students to view in the upcoming weeks. Students interested in planning next year's show should contact Dean Kathie Price.
Lena Hinson wins a Davis Productivity Award
The Davis Productivity Awards, an annual program honoring state government employees throughout Florida, has announced its winners for 2009. Lena Hinson, program assistant at the Levin College of Law, was nominated in fall 2008 by Professors Flournoy and Cohn and recently received the award for streamlining procedures for both the Environmental & Land Use Law and International Programs. She assisted in the administration of a new degree program, implemented new rules applied to visiting foreign faculty, budget preparation and review of operating figures. She also provided considerable assistance to another program during a staff transition.
Jessup International Moot Court congratulates new members
Congratulations to the newest members of the Jessup International Law Moot Court. This year's spring tryouts were incredibly competitive, with many fine participants to choose from. After a difficult and time-consuming process, the following 16 individuals have been asked to join the Jessup Moot Court: Steve Blickensderfer, Adam Bregman, Paul Cipparone, John DiRico, Jennifer Duclair, John Errico, Matthew Kozyra, Lindsey Franco, David Hughes, Julianne Parker, Jennifer Shepard, Jason Taylor, Marianna Tuninskaya, Jennifer White, Daniel Wu and Jason Yoepp. These candidate members will compete in the fall for an opportunity to be on the UF Jessup Competition Team, which will travel to Miami to compete in the U.S. Southeast Super-Regional of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the world's largest moot court competition. Beyond that, they may qualify for the International Rounds in Washington, D.C.
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