The Informant
November 9, 2010
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade; 3L Jackson Fenner; 2L Caitlyn Luedtke Elam; David Yoder, Executive Director of Legal Aid of East Tennessee; 3L Kimberly Hamilton; Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon G. Lee; and 1L Austin Thacker.
Law students volunteer with legal advice clinic
As part of Celebrate Pro Bono Month, law students and lawyers from the community volunteered their time for a two-day free legal advice clinic on Oct. 29-30. On Friday, the event was held at the Family Justice Center and was co-sponsored with the Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court, with a special visit from Tennessee Supreme Court Justices Gary R. Wade and Sharon G. Lee. On Saturday, the legal advice clinic was held at the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office and was co-sponsored by the Knox County Public Defender's Community Law Office and the Centro Hispano de East Tennessee.
Environmental crime prosecution speaker Tuesday
Attorney Matt Morris, United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, will speak on Nov. 9 at noon in room 135 on environmental crime prosecution and related subjects. The Environmental Law Organization is sponsoring the program. Lunch will be served.
A conversation between a high-profile litigator and a state attorney general
On Nov. 12 at noon in room 132, class-action litigator Randy Hopper and Mississippi State Attorney General Jim Hood will discuss how state attorneys general pursue litigation involving important matters of public policy, as well as how private counsel and state attorneys partner to bring about just resolutions for a state's citizens. Included will be a discussion of high-profile litigation, including the Tobacco Class Action, high profile fraud and antitrust cases, and, while not presently in litigation, issues relating to the BP oil spill.
FROM THE COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY
Save the dates! MLK celebrations
The Committee on the Law School Community asks you to save the following dates for the annual celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. On Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011, the college will commemorate Dr. King's birthday with a school-wide read-In during the free hour in Room 132. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011, the tradition of the Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday luncheons will continue. Students, staff and faculty will meet in small groups in individual faculty members' offices to reflect upon and discuss the legacy of Dr. King. Box lunches and drinks will be provided. Sign-up sheets for the luncheons are available in the Student Records office. Please plan to participate in these two community-wide events.
FACULTY
From Greg Stein, Associate Dean for Faculty Development
Professor Penny White was quoted in the Des Moines Register, just before Election Day, on the possible impact of judicial elections in Iowa. Read MORE.
Professor Paula Schaefer has written a guest blog for the Best Practices in Legal Education blog. Read MORE.
Professor Glenn Reynolds wrote the introduction to a new book out this week, “George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation: Moral Code For A Nation in Revolution.” Christian Grantham put the book together from notes Washington wrote to himself on proper behavior.
Michael Olivas, President of the Association of American Law Schools, has appointed Professor Karla McKanders to serve on the editorial board of the Journal of Legal Education.
Professor Joan Heminway’s article, “Reframing and Reforming the Securities and Exchange Commission: Lessons from Literature on Change Leadership,” has just been published in the Villanova Law Review.
STUDENTS
Loan repayment program taking applications
Applications are being accepted for the John R. Justice loan repayment program, a college loan repayment program for current state and federal public defenders and state district attorneys. The application deadline is Nov. 15 with awards being distributed sometime after the first of the year. MORE
Student writing contest
The Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni is sponsoring a law student writing competition in any area of securities law. The deadline for entries is Nov. 15. MORE
Animal Law Review sponsoring writing competition
The Animal Law Review is sponsoring a student writing competition with a submission deadline of Jan. 15, 2011. MORE
Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice essay contest
Entries are being accepted for the 2010 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice essay contest, formerly known as the Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law essay contest. The intent-to-submit deadline is Jan. 31, 2011. MORE
Bankruptcy writing competition
The Bankruptcy Litigation Committee of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the country’s premier trade association of the insolvency and restructuring community, invites students to participate in its third annual ABI Bankruptcy Law Student Writing Competition. First through third place recognition, which include a cash prize, publication opportunities and ABI membership for a year, will be awarded. Professor George Kuney will work with any students interested in developing and writing a paper for this competition. The deadline is March 1, 2011. MORE
Chapter 13 writing competition
The National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees is sponsoring a writing competition for law students that features a $1,000 first prize, as well as registration and boarding at the group's annual conference and seminar in August 2011. The topic of the essay, article or comment can be on any issue concerning chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code and may not exceed 15 pages of double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman text. The winning submission will be eligible for publication in the association’s quarterly membership publication, which reaches Chapter 13 Trustees and bankruptcy judges nationwide. Professor George Kuney will meet with interested students to assist in developing a topic and to provide feedback as part of a “supervised writing project” as permitted by the competition’s rules. Competitions of this sort are often undersubscribed by quality entries and, thus, may represent fruitful opportunities for committed entrants. The deadline is April 30, 2011. MORE
Animal humane rights writing competition
The Committee on Animals and the Law of the New York State Bar Association announces its fourth annual student writing competition. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2011. MORE
CAREER SERVICES
Upcoming programs offered through the Bettye B. Lewis Career Center:
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