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UF Law professors remember Van Alstyne
Although Emeritus Professor of Law W. Scott Van Alstyne Jr. had not taught at the University of Florida Levin College of Law since his retirement in 1991, his passing in December was still felt at the college. A memorial service for Van Alstyne, who died at 89, was held Jan. 20 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville. And the occasion elicited kind words and fond memories from some of his former colleagues at UF Law. Emeritus Professor Joseph Little forged a bond with Van Alstyne during their time together at UF Law and delivered a eulogy during his memorial service.READ MORE »
Career Corner: As the legal profession changes, so does UF Law
It's no secret that the legal profession is a rapidly changing field, with factors such as technology and globalization reshaping the landscape in ways previously unimagined. At the same time, expectations of the skills new graduates should possess before entering the legal world continue to evolve. The University of Florida Levin College of Law has always been a state leader in education, and in keeping with that tradition, Dean Robert Jerry, the UF Law strategic planning committee, faculty and staff are looking closely at how the college can best prepare students for this new legal world.READ MORE »
Students in TeamChild clinic represent children, gain legal experience
As a team, the supervising attorney, staff and students of UF Law's Gator TeamChild Juvenile Law Clinic wake up almost every day to represent children who find themselves in the midst of the legal system. In teams of two, the eight students enrolled in the Gator TeamChild Juvenile Law Clinic and the four advance students are assigned cases ranging from juvenile delinquency to family dependency. "There's a whole gamut of things that we're asked to do in our representation of children," said the clinic's director, Professor Meshon Rawls. Many of the clinic's clients are referred from professionals in the delinquency and dependency systems when the client has special needs that span beyond what the courts alone can provide, such as mental health, social and educational needs, Rawls said.READ MORE »
Faculty scholarship & activities
Professor Mary Jane Angelo co-authored a recent publication, and Professors Lyrissa Lidsky, Joseph Little, Amy Mashburn, Jon Mills and Elizabeth Rowe and were quoted in the media.Faculty scholarship & activities »
News Briefs
JLPP, CSRRR host 'Race Talk in the Age of Obama' Feb. 8
The UF Journal of Law and Public Policy (JLPP) and the Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations (CSRRR) will host a panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 8, from noon - 2 p.m. in the Chesterfield Smith Ceremonial Classroom, HOL 180. A reception will follow. The event, "Race Talk in the Age of Obama," will be a timely and provocative panel discussion by contributors to the December 2011 issue of the
University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy. Representing diverse race, gender and academic perspectives, panelists will discuss how they confront race at a time when many claim America is now a post-racial society. In light of the historic election of President Barack Obama, how does race matter?
How should we engage in everyday conversations about race at work, at school and informally? What are the potential risks and benefits?
What are the consequences of not talking about race?
What is "critical citizenship" and how does it impact public policy and our work as students, lawyers and educators?
Panelists will include:
Professor Jonathan R. Cohen,
professor of law, University of Florida;
Michelle D. Deardorff,
professor of political science, Jackson State University, Jackson, Miss.;
Angela Mae Kupenda,
professor of law, Mississippi College School of Law, Jackson, Miss.;
Professor Kenneth B. Nunn,
professor of law, University of Florida; and
Professor Sharon E. Rush,
Irving Cypen Professor of Law, University of Florida.
Contact Melissa Bamba with questions at 273-0614 or bamba@law.ufl.edu.
UF Law welcomes Grayson M.P. McCouch as visiting professor
Grayson M.P. McCouch is a visiting professor from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he joined the faculty in 2001 after teaching at the University of Miami School of Law. At UF Law, he is teaching Estates and Trusts and an Estate Planning seminar.
Before entering law teaching, he clerked for Judge Hugh H. Bownes on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit and practiced law with firms in Boston and Minneapolis. He was also a research fellow at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy, and at the Max Planck Institute in Munich, Germany. McCouch teaches and writes primarily in the areas of wills, trusts, and taxation. He is a co-author (with Boris Bittker and Eli Clark) of a leading casebook on federal estate and gift taxation. McCouch is a member of the American Law Institute.
UF Law welcomes Karen C. Burke as visiting professor
Karen C. Burke is a Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law. This semester she is teaching Corporate Tax II and Federal Tax Research in the Graduate Tax Program.
Before joining the USD faculty, she was the Dorsey & Whitney Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota. She received her JD from Stanford Law School and her LL.M. in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. She clerked for Judge Robert E. Keeton on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and practiced law with Sullivan & Worcester in Boston. Burke teaches and writes primarily in the area of federal income taxation.
Library announces promotions, title changes
The Legal Information Center recently announced promotions and titles for the following employees: Patricia Morgan has been named head of access services & outreach. She will supervise the circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, document delivery, and stacks management functions in the library. She will also coordinate the library's outreach efforts to external customers, such as members of the Bar and the public. Jennifer Wondracek's new title is head of research & faculty services. She will coordinate reference in the library as well as research services to law faculty.
Christopher Vallandingham has taken on the role of head of instruction. Christopher will coordinate the LIC's legal research teaching activities, including the development of the new first-year legal research curriculum. He will also be the point of contact for coordinating law library instruction for groups from other colleges at the university.
Shira Megerman continues with the title reference librarian for student services, with additional responsibilities, including serving as co-coordinator of the first year legal research teaching program, and organizing the review and renovation of the LIC's website.
2L to speak on panel tomorrow
Keith Fernandez (2L) will speak on a Cuba-focused panel sponsored by Raices de Esperanza (Roots of Hope) at Smathers Hall Tuesday from 5 - 8 p.m. Raices de Esperanza is a national nonprofit focused on empowering Cuban youth on the island.
JTLP launches United Way Children's Food Drive
The Journal of Technology Law & Policy has launched a food drive, which will benefit United Way's Weekend Hunger Backpack Program for
children who qualify for free lunch but often do not get steady meals
over the weekend. Donations can include all kid-friendly foods (no glass items please) including, but not limited to,
canned meat, canned pasta, canned soup, shelf-stable milk, canned
vegetables/beans, juice boxes, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter & jelly,
pudding or fruit cups, single-serving cereal, snack bars, filled
crackers, and other snacks.
Donations can be placed in the collection box in the Journal Office until Feb. 29.
For more information on how to get more involved with the United Way
Backpack Program or for any questions about donations, please contact
David Altman, editor-in-chief, at jtlp.eic@gmail.com.
Lunch express option launches Wednesday
The Lunch Express Option begins Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gator Dining Services will be serving a couple of options from Pollo Tropical, including a chicken option for $4.09 + tax, and vegetable option for $3.69 + tax. For more details, check the email sent to the Allaw listserv.
Jobs & Opportunities
CCF seeks research assistant
The Center on Children and Families seeks a research assistant to help with a behavioral and social science literature review and synthesis project. Familiarity with behavioral and social science databases and literature review process required. Familiarity with children and family topics preferred. Approximately 10 hours per week. To apply, submit a resume and brief cover letter indicating your experience, interest, and availability to fasig@law.ufl.edu.
CCD hosts faculty law clerk panel tomorrow
The Center for Career Development is hosting a faculty law clerk panel Tuesday at noon in HOL 345. The panel will consist of faculty who have clerked and a discussion about what they enjoyed about clerking and tips on creating the best application packets and interviewing impressions possible. Students interested in judicial clerkships should attend.
Legal careers in the financial service industry
The Center for Career Development and the Association for Law and Business will host Ronald Filler Thursday at 2 p.m. in HOL 345 for an informative session on how students can pursue legal careers in the financial service industry. Filler is an expert in the area of financial services law and is presently the director of New York Law School's Center on Financial Services Law. Previously, Filler was managing director in the Capital Markets Prime Services Division at Lehman Brothers. He has spoken at hundreds of industry conferences and seminars during his more than 30 years in the futures and derivatives legal fields. All students interested in learning more about this career path are encouraged to attend.
UF Law Communications Office seeks writer
The communications office at UF Law seeks a talented writer to assist with news, events and feature stories for its weekly publication, FlaLaw Online. Stories may also be considered for publication in UF Law eNews for alumni and UF LAW magazine. Students are welcome to apply for this fun and flexible position. Organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines are a must. Knowledge of AP Style preferred. Send writing samples and resume to Editor Whitney Smith at smithw@law.ufl.edu.
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