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Tax Moot Court team places first in national competition
Todd Lewis knows a thing or two about James Baley's talent.
As co-coach for the University of Florida's 2011 Tax Moot Court team, Lewis has helped Baley (3L) prepare for the national competition since December.
And earlier this month, the three-member UF team took first prize at the competition in St. Petersburg with Baley also claiming the title of Best Individual Oralist.
But Lewis knows better than most just how good Baley and the rest of the UF team are — Baley and UF beat Lewis' school, Charleston School of Law, in the 2010 competition.
"One of the reasons I hired (Lewis) was because I wanted him to help coach this team because I saw how good he was," said Professor of Law Steven Willis, UF's Tax Moot Court team coach.
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UF Law alumna new public defender of 8th Judicial Circuit
Look out Alachua County — there's a new public defender in town. Stacy A. Scott (JD 95), University of Florida Levin College of Law graduate and former supervisor of the county court in Alachua County, was appointed by former Gov. Charlie Crist as the 8th Judicial Circuit public defender from Dec. 1, 2010, to Jan. 7, 2013. Scott's professional experience since UF Law fits the bill: 11 ½ years in the Public Defender's Office, nearly two years as an assistant state attorney and a stint in private practice. She will lead an office of 35 attorneys, manage a $5 million budget and oversee nearly 22,000 cases this year.
"If you know me at all, you know that I'm pretty straightforward," Scott said.
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Art Law Society paints future lawyers in a different light
Elise Helgesen wouldn't call herself an artist. Neither would Kara Steger.
Steger labeled even her stick figures as atrocious. Helgesen laughed at the thought of producing her own art.
But both Steger (3L) and Helgesen (3L) want to share their love of art with the University of Florida community because, as the pair said, art is everywhere.
Even in law school.
Together with Farrell Tripp (3L) and James Ayres (2L), Steger and Helgesen form the leadership of the UF Art Law Society, a student organization that hopes to paint future lawyers in a different light.
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ICAM team takes on lively topic of squid at international competition in Vienna
Two months from today, Julianne Parker and more than a thousand other law students from six continents will meet in Vienna for an international competition they've been preparing for since October.
After six months of preparation, an eight-day trip to Austria's capital and a 75-page problem report, it all comes down to this: squid.
That's the topic of argument in this year's International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Squid.
Or, more precisely, the international sale of squid.
And Parker (3L) isn't the least bit intimidated by the thought of arguing before a three-member international tribunal for an hour about calamari.
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Judge Black (JD 67) visits UF Law to share tips, wisdom as 2011 Jurist-in-Residence
The University of Florida Levin College of Law welcomed Judge Susan H. Black (JD 67) of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals as the 2011 Peter T. Fay Jurist-in-Residence from Feb. 1-3.
The Jurist-in-Residence Program brings judges to UF Law to provide insights to students and faculty on a broad range of issues relating to the judicial process, substantive law, trial and appellate advocacy and the day-to-day practice of law.
Judge Black was appointed as a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida and held that position from 1979 to 1992. In 1992, she was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit by President George H.W. Bush.
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Faculty scholarship & activities
The UF Law faculty are often sought out for their expertise in many different areas by the media. Recently Professor Michael Wolf addressed judicial procedure and health care reform, Professor Diane Mazur discussed the ROTC with Brown University, Professor Christine Klein spoke with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about Georgia and Florida water issues and Assistant Dean for Bar Passage and Professionalism Linda Calvert Hanson talked about The Florida Bar's General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section's new initiatives to help recent grads.
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UF Law welcomes visiting professor
Joel A. Mintz, J.S.D., is a visiting professor at UF Levin College of Law. He is a professor at Nova Southeastern University who teaches environmental law, torts, and environmental enforcement. At UF Law, he is teaching a seminar in environmental enforcement and a local government course during the spring semester. In addition, Professor Mintz will be speaking as part of the Environmental Speaker Series. "I'm pleased to be here, the students seem to be bright and interested," Mintz said.
Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center courtroom opening celebration with ABC News past president on Feb. 24
Please join the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law as we celebrate the grand opening of the Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center courtroom Thursday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. David Westin, a lawyer and the immediate past president of ABC News, will give keynote remarks on a topic involving courts and the media. A limited number of tickets will be available for the event in the Office of Student Affairs. Details will be available via the Allaw listerv. Following the courtroom opening celebration and lecture, the UF Law Trial Team will present its exhibition at 2 p.m. in the center. This event is free and open to the public.
Refine your conflict resolution skills today
Brush up on your conflict resolution knowledge and skills this Valentine's Day at the practical presentation, "Why can't we all just get along? Everything you wanted to know about dispute resolution but were afraid to ask," by Levin College of Law Professor Robin Davis, Esq., director of the Institute for Dispute Resolution. Her presentation will focus on common dispute resolution processes and help faculty and administrators make more informed decisions, personally and professionally, in choosing an appropriate process for their disputes. She will highlight the application of these processes to academia, with special emphasis on mediation.
The presentation will be held 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in the Faculty Dining Room at the Levin College of Law, and is free and open to all. For more information on the program, contact Debra Amirin, amirin@law.ufl.edu or 352-273-0651.
Need a Valentine's Day gift to charm your sweetheart or friends?
The Journal of Law and Public Policy is selling carnations of assorted colors in the courtyard today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each carnation costs $2, and if you would like them to deliver the carnation to your recipient with a note, the carnation will cost $3.
For more information, stop by the table in the courtyard today or contact JLPP Fundraising Chair Justin Berlin at justinberlin@gmail.com.
Spend an evening with pioneers in U.S. Civil Rights Movement
The University of Florida Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations (CSRRR) and the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program (SPOHP)* present "An Evening with the Dues: Pioneers in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement" Wednesday, Feb. 16, from
6 to 8 p.m. with a reception and book signing followed by lecture in the Buddy and Anne McKay Auditorium of Pugh Hall. The event honors the work and legacy of Patricia Stephens Due and John Due. The Dues will discuss their lives, work, and the future work that needs to be done for social justice. In 1960 Patricia Stephens Due and four other students from Florida A&M University made history when they served 49 days in jail after being arrested for sitting-in at a lunch counter. Ms. Due and her fellow protestors refused to pay a fine and instead chose to go to jail in order to highlight the injustice of legal segregation. This was the first jail-in of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and the beginning of Mrs. Due's work fighting for human and civil rights in America. Mrs. Due and her husband, civil rights attorney John Due, have fought for human rights since their days on the campus of Florida A&M University. Mrs. Due is the recipient of many awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Outstanding Leadership, the Ghandi Award for Outstanding Work in Human Relations and the NAACP Florida Freedom Award. John Due is a 1963 graduate of the FAMU College of Law.
*UF event co-sponsors: African American Studies Program; Bob Graham Center; Center for African Studies; Center for Women's Studies & Gender Research; Department of Anthropology; George A. Smathers Libraries; History Department; and the Office of the Provost.
UF Law Trial Team to compete in Texas and Alabama
The UF Law Trial Team sends two teams this week to compete in competitions in Texas and Alabama. On Wednesday, Feb. 16, advocates Rhett Parker, Anita McNulty, Michael Quintero and Dan Hogan, supported by their coaches Nick Zissimopulos and Tania Alavi, travel to San Antonio, Texas, to compete in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) Trial Advocacy Competition. This competition is a criminal trial where the advocates represent both the prosecution and defense. The NACDL competition selects only 12 schools to compete in this three-day competition.
The NACDL team is supported by its Round-Robin Team of Georgia Buckhalter, Daniella Chacoa, Tiana Beaudouin, and Gillian Sykes and their Researcher/Team Mascot, James Baley.
On Friday, Feb. 18, advocates Jennifer White, Dillon Roberts, Erik Gruber and Jared Thoma, supported by coaches Whitney Untiedt and Darby Hertz, travel to Birmingham, Ala., to compete in the National Trial Competition (NTC). Our advocates are prepared to represent both the prosecution and defense in this criminal trial where the defendant is charged with both first-degree murder and robbery. This regional competition features 26 teams from law schools across Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. The top two teams advance to the national competition held in Houston, Texas, from April 6-10. The NTC team is supported by researcher, Andrew Bauta.
JMBA hosts student-faculty-alumni softball game and picnic Saturday, Feb. 19
Join local alumni, students and faculty Saturday, Feb. 19, at 3:30 p.m. at Westside Park, as the John Marshall Bar Association hosts a picnic and friendly game of softball between students, alumni and faculty. Many local alumni are expected to attend, which will provide a valuable networking opportunity for students, and include local alumni in the UF Law community. Please check back for more details as they become available.
Save the date for the Public Interest Environmental Conference Feb. 24-26
The theme of this year's conference is "It's Not Easy Being Green: Our Energy Future." The discussion will focus on contemporary issues associated with our need for energy. Different forms of energy generation and their legal and social ramifications will be examined in a series of nine panels and two hands-on workshops. For details and registration information, visit http://www.law.ufl.edu/piec/.
All seven Florida Supreme Court justices to judge Maguire Appellate Advocacy Competition Feb. 25
The law school community is invited to watch as members of the Florida Moot Court Team showcase their oral advocacy skills to all seven members of the Florida Supreme Court Feb. 25. The 27th annual Maguire Appellate Advocacy Competition, formerly known as the Raymer F. Maguire Moot Court Final Four Competition, will be held at 10 a.m. in UF Law's Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center. The event is free and open to the public — the law school community is encouraged to attend.
The exhibition allows moot court team members to receive useful critiques regarding their oral arguments as they prepare for the American Bar Association's National Appellate Advocacy Competition.
This year's team consists of Wilbert Vancol (3L), Leah Edelman (3L), Katie Tinsley (3L), David Hughes (3L), David Evans (3L) and Monica Haddad (2L). During the exhibition, Vancol and Edelman will present arguments for Petitioner, and Haddad and Evans will argue for Respondent.
The Maguire exhibition provides UF Law students a unique opportunity to observe these outstanding law students exhibit their distinguished oral advocacy skills. Providing critiques for the oral arguments will be members of the current Florida Supreme Court, including Chief Justice Charles T. Canady, Justice Barbara J. Pariente, Justice R. Fred Lewis, Justice Peggy A. Quince, Justice Ricky Polston, Justice Jorge Labarga and Justice James E.C. Perry.
Submit art for the Sixth Annual UF Law Student/Faculty Art Show by March 14
Mark your calendars for the upcoming UF Law Student/Faculty Art Show, which will take place Wednesday, March 16, in the Legal Information Center at 7 p.m. The Art Law Society will be having a silent auction for selected works and all proceeds will benefit Shands Arts in Medicine program. There also will be wine, food and live music. If you are interested in submitting your artwork, send the following information to f.c.tripp@gmail.com by March 14 at 5 p.m.: title, artist's name, date created, dimensions of the work/length of video, medium (i.e., oil on canvas, photography, etc) and whether you would like to donate the work for the silent auction.
Princeton Review seeks input from law students
The Princeton Review has once again named the University of Florida Levin College of Law one of the best law schools in the nation. Distinguished schools will be profiled in the 2012 edition of Best Law Schools. In order to help them represent UF Law accurately, please fill out the following survey to author a new "Students Say" profile and update our ratings.
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Writing specialist offers workshop on writing cohesion, coherence Tuesday, Feb. 15
Writing specialist Andrew Reynolds will provide a writing workshop entitled "Principles of Paragraphing" on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m. in HOL 283. This workshop will review a variety of techniques for improving the coherence and cohesion of your writing. These techniques involve sentence syntax, rhetorical patterns, "roadmap" paragraphs and "signpost" sentences, among other things. 1Ls are particularly encouraged to attend, but the workshop is open to all students. Please contact the presenter at areynold@law.ufl.edu with any questions.
Attorney's Title Fund opportunities
For more than 40 years, The Attorney's Title Fund has provided various types of support to Florida law schools. It continues this year with the eligibility for law students to attend Fund continuing legal education seminars, on a space available basis, at no charge. Its Legal Education Department typically offers more than 150 live seminar opportunities throughout the state each year. This is a great opportunity for law students not only to learn more about Florida law, but also to network with prospective employers in the communities where they ultimately would like to practice. In addition, law students and faculty can receive, via e-mail, The Fund Concept, its monthly newsletter of important developments in real property and title insurance law as well as squibs of important property law cases. It has been published monthly for more than 40 years and is considered a leading "best practices" source of information for real estate professionals. Those wishing to sign up to receive e-mails should complete this form and either return it via e-mail or fax to the address or number appearing on the form.
Turn your summer experience into a career
Attorneys from Quarles & Brady LLP will present "Making the Shoe Fit: How to Walk Off With a Job Offer" Wednesday, Feb. 16, at noon in HOL 345. Kenneth H. Haney, Esq. and Kelly Lyon Davis, Esq. will lead a conversation about how to turn your summer experience into a lasting career. Pizza will be provided by the firm.
Presentation on opportunities in public interest law Wednesday, Feb. 23
The 2010-11 Florida Bar Foundation Public Interest Law Fellows, in conjunction with the Center for Governmental Responsibility, are proud to host an event titled "Two Birds with One Stone: Serving Your Community While Enhancing Your Legal Education" Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 11:50 a.m. in Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, HOL 180. Speakers will discuss opportunities and their experiences working in public interest law including clinics, externships, pro bono projects and graduate and post-graduate fellowships. Lunch will be served.
APIL now accepting applications
The Association of Public Interest Law is now accepting applications for the APIL Fellowship. The APIL Fellowship is a stipend of approximately $2,000 that is awarded to students at the Levin College of Law who have accepted unpaid, public-interest summer internships. While the number of fellowships awarded in 2011 will depend on APIL's continuing fundraising efforts, APIL aims to award at least three fellowships this summer. Last year, the organization was fortunate enough to award four fellowships. For more information, please join the APIL TWEN page and download the fellowship application (Forums > Discussion > Fellowship Application Form 2011). Applications must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs before the application deadline Friday, March 4, at noon.
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