Author: Adam Messner

The Obama for America Campaign, in cooperation with Organizing for America, invites University of Akron Law Students wishing to get involved with the Campaign to sign up as Poll Observers for the Campaign on Election Day.

Poll Observing is an important and critical role in which you will be the authorized observer for the Democratic Party at your polling place, responsible for ensuring the Right to Vote is protected and reporting any irregularities or problems up the chain of the Campaign.  We need you! Also, this opportunity will count for 15 hours toward your pro bono requirement.

To get involved as a poll observer for the Obama Campaign, email Robert Haferd, Regional Voter Protection Coordinator, at rhaferd@gmail.com.

Are you getting swamped with school work? Do you need a break and a chance to get out of the confines of the Law School? If so, please join the GSLA for their monthly Office Hour on Wednesday, September 26 from 3-6. This social will be held at The Office Bistro, 778 North Main Street, Akron, OH 44310. All are welcome to attend!

Moot Court Honor Society is having David Mills come to speak about his recent case in front of the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Mills received a 9-0 decision in favor of his client in Ortiz v. Jordan, 131 S.Ct. 884. He has an extensive background in appellate practice and will be speaking not only about the case, but also appellate practice in general. He has been featured in several articles from the ABA Journal and was one of the “Lawyers of the Year 2011” by Lawyers USA.

This is event is open to anyone willing to attend and mandatory for all Moot Court Honor Society Members. Mr. Mills will be speaking today, Wednesday, September 26 in RM 151 at 12:30 – 1:30. Food provided by BARBRI.

Phi Alpha Delta is hosting an American Red Cross Bloodmobile TODAY!!!  Please help the members of our community and consider giving blood.  The bloodmobile will be parked outside of the law school from 11am – 4pm, on September 25, 2012.

Donors will receive FREE CHIPOTLE!

Moot Court Honor Society will be having tryouts Saturday October 6 for people interested in joining and wanting to compete in an external competition. Participants will only be required to give a 7 minute oral argument based on a closed-research problem. Current MCHS members wanting to compete on external teams are encouraged to tryout again. Questions or those wanting to be included in tryouts should email Alex Armitage at asa47@zips.uakron.edu.