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An attorney presents her argument in front of judges from the First District Court of Appeals on Tuesday in the new Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center at UF Law. (UF Law/ Charles Roop)
Immigration DREAM debate to be held at UF Law Tuesday
Should undocumented immigrant students who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years and have earned a high school diploma be given lawful permanent resident status? That is the topic for a Nov. 3 panel discussion being held at the UF College of Law. From noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom (HOL 180), representatives from both the pro and con of this issue will debate the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. In 2000, a version of this bill was unable to gain enough support to pass in the House and Senate. This year, the legislation has been reintroduced.
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UF Law launches advocacy fund during Pro Bono Week
The University of Florida Levin College of Law kicked off National Pro Bono Week on Monday, Oct. 26, with the announcement of the Joseph W. Little Pro Bono Support Fund. The fund will offset out-of-pocket expenses incurred by students who volunteer for pro bono work, and was made possible by a generous donation from Philip A. DeLaney (JD 73) and Phyllis S. DeLaney (BDAE 92). The DeLaneys chose to honor Little, UF Law professor emeritus, for his years of dedication to public service, his pro bono work for local causes, and his positive influence on students, including Philip DeLaney who is an attorney with Scruggs & Carmichael in Gainesville, Fla.
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Students: Important information about exam delays and accommodations
The examination period is fast approaching and the Office of Student Affairs is beginning to organize for this time. The final exam period for the fall 2009 term runs from Dec. 7 - Dec. 18.
The law school policy states that you may move an exam if you have two (2) or more exams scheduled on the same day (i.e. one exam scheduled at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 8 and then another exam scheduled at 1 p.m. on Dec. 8) or for another accommodation.
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Immigration expert speaks to UF Law students
Should Mexican immigrants be put to a different standard? Should illegal immigrants who attend college or join the military be able to obtain permanent residency? These were two of the many questions brought up in a wide ranging discussion held Friday when the Immigration Law Association brought UCLA Law Professor Hiroshi Motomura to campus. Many of the questions Motomura answered came from students, but the two aforementioned ones originally came from the Obama-Biden Transition Team.
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Town hall meeting with deans answers students' questions
On Oct. 21, the law school deans held the Levin College of Law’s first ever town hall meeting in which students were able to ask questions of Deans Robert Jerry, Bill Page, Rachel Inman, and Linda Calvert-Hanson. Presented by the John Marshall Bar Association (JMBA), and moderated by JMBA President and law school Senator James Tyger, Jerry’s opening presentation was aimed at addressing many issues relevant to the student body, including the opening of the new Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center, the law school’s virtual existence in Second Life, minority enrollment, tuition hikes, and bar passage rates.
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Boyarshinov explains life as in-house counsel for Shands
After graduating from the Levin College of Law in 2007, Andrei Boyarshinov did what most law graduates expect to do. He joined a large law firm as an associate to begin his practice. What happened after that, however, was more unusual. Boyarshinov was given an opportunity to work for Shands HealthCare while still employed by the firm, an arrangement referred to as a “secondment,” which he described as the lease of an associate.
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First year students survive citations
Imagine being stranded in a new and unknown land—the land of Bluebook citations. Your only chance of survival requires you to study and learn new and foreign rules that often make no sense and are difficult to find. Students in Professor Stephanie Higgins’ Legal Research and Writing class lived this reality while participating in “Survivor Citations.”
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Sokol edits new book Latin American Competition Law and Policy
Professor Daniel Sokol of UF Law has edited Latin American Competition Law and Policy with Professor Eleanor Fox of NYU. Their book offers an unparalleled analysis of the emerging law and economics of competition policy in Latin America. Nearly all Latin American countries now have competition laws and agencies to enforce them. Yet, these laws and agencies are relatively young. They argue that the relative youth of Latin American competition agencies and the institutional and political environment in which they operate limit the ability of agencies to effectively address anti-competitive conduct. Competition policy is a tool to overcome anti-market traditions in Latin America. Effective competition policy is critical to assisting in the growth of Latin American economies, their global competitiveness, and improving the welfare of domestic consumers. This book provides new region specific insights on how to better achieve these aims. Their book contains contributions from a number of U.S., European and Latin American professors.
Faculty Scholarship and Activities
The UF law faculty is comprised of highly accomplished scholar-teachers who bring remarkable experience and knowledge to the classroom. Keep up with what they're writing about and saying each week in FlaLaw by reading about their scholarship and activities, as well as their media appearances.
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Upcoming Events
School supplies collection for the children of South America Oct. 19-Nov. 13
ILS and HLLSA are currently collecting school supplies for poor children in South America. Most of us have spare items at home we no longer use, please do not throw these items away. There are people on this world that need these items and the children will be very glad to have some school supplies because that way they can go to school. The donated school supplies will also help children be out of the dangerous streets. ILS and HLLSA will bring the collected items to Children Beyond our Borders, and this organization will take care of shipping the Items to South America. Children Beyond our Borders headquarters of Gainesville gather supplies throughout the school year and take the items directly during the summer. The "Crossing Border Service Trip" has been done for the past six years; students from University of Florida travel to Colombia to bring the supplies raised during the school year to poor kids in need of these supplies. The collection box is located inside the law school library.
1L Open House Nov. 3
The CCD encourages all 1L’s to drop by our “1L Open House” this Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 10 - 2 in 244 Bruton Geer. During the Open House, you will learn about the tools the CCD has to help you build your career. Come to the Open House, enjoy some free food, meet the staff, learn how to search for 1L summer opportunities and sign up for a small group session with a CCD counselor. It is not too soon to start thinking about your first summer. In fact, certain application deadlines for 1L summer opportunities are as soon as Dec. 1. For instance, the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s Office are both seeking 1L interns for the summer of 2010; the application deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 1. Come and get the tools to get the job you want!
“Getting Your Student Loan Forgiven” Nov. 4
The Florida Bar Foundation Public Interest Law Fellows, the Association for Public Interest Law, and the UF Center for Governmental Responsibility are pleased to present “Getting Your Student Loan Forgiven.” Please join us on Nov. 4, at noon in HOL 360, to learn about the new College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The CCRAA is a complicated piece of legislation that, if you take advantage of, it can help you get your college and law school student debt forgiven. During this presentation we will cover which jobs qualify, which loans are covered, and how to earn forgiveness. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn how to make this new legislation work for you! Free food and drinks will be provided.
Association of Law and Business to host Honorable Paul George Hyman Jr. Nov. 4
The Association of Law and Business will be hosting the Honorable Paul George Hyman Jr., chief judge for the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida on Nov. 4, at noon. Judge Hyman has represented debtors, creditors and trustees in all types of bankruptcy proceedings in private practice before assuming his present position as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District. He has presided over many notable cases including Southeast Banking Corp., SunCruz Casinos, LLC, and Burt Reynolds Production, Inc., and serves as the co-chairperson of the Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar. Please join the Association of Law and Business as Judge Hyman presents a judicial perspective on the Chrysler bankruptcy case. If you have any questions, please contact the ALB president, Kerstin Morgan, at kerstin@ufl.edu.
Glasser Barbecue Nov. 10
The Levin College of Law is holding a free barbecue for all students, faculty and staff on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Schott Courtyard. The food is from Hill’s Bar-B-Que in Gainesville. The event is sponsored by the Gene K. And Elaine Glasser Endowment. The Glassers, who are both UF alumni, also brought us last year’s barbecue. They hope the events will sponsor a greater sense of community at the law school. “The law school education I received at the University of Florida has greatly influenced my professional and personal life, creating lasting memories with my friends,” said Gene Glasser, a Fort Lauderdale attorney who received his Juris Doctor from UF in 1972. Please come and enjoy the food on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
The Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations book discussion group Nov. 12
Are you free to choose the race of your spouse, your child, yourself? Does a biracial child from Louisiana belong with the black family who wants to adopt her or in the indifferent foster care system that has classified her as white? What does American law say about interracial intimacies? Join the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations book discussion group to discuss Interracial Intimacies by Randall Kennedy on Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in HOL 370D. Please RSVP as space is limited. To sign-up email Jamie at JLStephens@ufl.edu. Free book available to first five who sign-up! Read chapters 9 & 10 and come ready to discuss or just listen.
Family Law Mediation Workshop by Dr. Tina Jaeckle on Nov. 13
UF Law's Institute of Dispute Resolution, Gators for Alternative Dispute Resolution (GADR), and the Family Law Society (FLS) present Family Law Mediation Workshop by Dr. Tina Jaeckle. Jaeckle is a social and behavioral science assistant professor at Flagler College, as well as Florida Supreme Court certified family and dependency mediator and approved primary trainer in both areas. The workshop will focus on mediation in the context of family law cases and will include a simulation exercise. The workshop will take place at the law school in HOL 180 on Friday, Nov. 13, from 1-3 p.m. A reception will follow from 3-4 p.m. The event is limited to 100 students and pre-registration is required. To pre-register please sign up for GADR's course page on TWEN – the event can be found under the sign-up sheet tab. The deadline for registration is Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. Participants will receive a certificate of completion.
News Briefs
Conservation Clinic students paddle Gum Slough
Students and a few friends of the UF Law Conservation Clinic took advantage of a beautiful fall day to paddle Gum Slough, one of Florida’s best kept paddling secrets and scene of a recent clinic project. In 2008-09 The Clinic worked with the landowners of the gum slough headspring and the Alachua Conservation Trust to establish a conservation easement over the head spring, permanently protecting it. To prepare for the trip former clinic student, Jason Evans (PhD-SNRE) delivered a classroom lecture on springs ecology and the impact of development. Evans accompanied the clinic to the field and led them on a tour of the headspring and a number of smaller springs that lace the property.
Securities Alternative Dispute Resolution team places first in competition
On Oct. 17 and 18, the UF Securities Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team competed in the Securities ADR Triathlon at St. John’s University in Manhattan. Christopher Pavilonis (LLM) coached the team, which comprised Michael Burns (2L), John Montague (2L), and Jason Yoepp (2L).
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UF Trial Team recognizes competing members
The UF Trial Team would like to recognize the members who competed at the St. John's University National Civil Rights Trial Competition in Jamaica, N.Y. last Thursday - Saturday. Team members were 3L's Danae Dunkley, Josh Lukman, Joel Medgebow and Kendall Ali. They all performed superbly and advanced to the Semi-final round.
Library hours change during holidays
All students should be aware of the following dates in November when library hours will be affected:
| Wed., Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) | Open 1 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
| Wed., Nov. 25 | Open 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
| Thurs.-Fri., Nov. 26-27 (Thanksgiving) | Closed |
| Sat., Nov. 28 (Home football game) | Closed |
| Sun., Nov. 29 (Regular hours) | Open 10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. |
Extended library hours for the exam period will begin on Friday, Dec. 4. The exam period schedule is below:
| Monday-Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Saturday | 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Student appreciation prize drawing winners:
- Autographed portrait of Dean Jerry – Ashley Armstrong
- Gator Snuggie – Heather Harmer
- Set of 2008 Florida Statutes – Randy Martin
- Set of 2008 Florida Statutes – Guichard St. Surin
- Slap Chop – Amanda Kotula
- Gift certificate to Peach Valley Café ($10) – Rachel Mervis
- Gift certificate to Peach Valley Café ($5) – Stephen Cox
- Gift certificate to Peach Valley Café ($5) – Abood Shebib
- Gator Beanie Baby teddy bear – Frank Mari
- Gator Poncho – Brooke Skaggs
- Stainless steel water bottle – Ramon Bueno Tizon
Public Justice Foundation sponsoring 2010 Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest
The Public Justice Foundation is sponsoring the 2010 Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest. The topic is Can Coal Be Clean? Litigation Remedies for Coal Contamination from Mining to Combustion to Sequestration. The intent-to-enter form submission deadline is Jan. 29, 2010 and the essay submission deadline is March 31, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Cassandra R. Goings at 202-797-8600 or cgoings@publicjustice.net. For more information visit http://www.publicjustice.net/What-We-Do/Awards/Law-School-Essay-Contest.aspx
Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations Summer 2010 Yegelwel Fellowship
The Fellowship provides a $4,000 stipend to a UF Law student to participate in a Summer Fellowship Program at the Anti-Defamation League, Florida Regional Office in Boca Raton. A generous gift from UF Law alumnus Evan Yegelwel, who graduated in 1980, has made this Fellowship possible. Mr. Yegelwel is a partner in the Jacksonville, Florida law firm of Brown, Terrell, Hogan, Ellis, McClamma, and Yegelwel.
Upcoming Events
Trivia Central
| CONGRATULATIONS: Steven Blickensderfer. You won a golden gator pin for answering last week's trivia question correctly with champerty. Pick up your prize in 287 Holland Hall. This week's question: Please answer in the form of a question. Example: What is [insert answer here]? A: A judge's order prohibiting the attorneys and the parties to a pending lawsuit or criminal prosecution from talking to the media or the public about the case. The supposed intent is to prevent prejudice due to pre-trial publicity which would influence potential jurors. |
Career Development
| Read the CCD BUZZ each week for a quick synopsis of programming, recruiting, networking and volunteer and "SHIP" opportunities available to you.
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