Author: Adam Messner

SBA – Cavs Game – February 25, 2011

The Student Bar Association is organizing a trip to cheer on the Cleveland Cavaliers during their historic run as the NBA’s worst performing team of all time. If ever there was a team that needed our help, it’s the Cavs.  If ever there was a time to watch a basketball game, it’s NOW…or February 25 against the New York Knickerbockers.

This sounds great! How do I get signed up?

Answer: There will be a sign-up sheet on the SBA bulletin board.

When/Where/How do I pay?

Answer: No later than Thursday February 17. The tickets will cost $20. We accept cash, cash, and cash. If you don’t have cash you can pay in cash. Please, submit an envelope with your name and small, unmarked bills totaling $20 to the SBA Office or any SBA Exec Board Member, except for Arash. I repeat: DO NOT give Arash any money.

Disclaimer:

We will only be able to go on this trip if 20 students sign up and pay by Thursday February 17.

IPTLA – Networking and Other Practical Tools, Feb. 17, 12:15 and 5:15, W-214

On February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 in W-214, Brian Kenney will speak about networking to find a job, and he will present some valuable tools for practical application at your first job. Brian Kenney is an associate and registered patent agent. Brian has extensive engineering experience, in addition to his experience with drafting and prosecuting patent applications; he has written opinions relating to a wide variety of mechanical inventions. Brian Kenney has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University, an MBS from Ashland University, and a J.D. from The University of Akron School of Law. Come for this great opportunity to network and get to know other students that are interested in intellectual property law. Food will be provided!

Scholarship Opportunity – Mahoning County Bar Association Scholarship

The Mahoning County Bar Foundation is a non-profit organization, primarily funded by the members of the Mahoning County Bar Association.  Each year it funds scholarships for persons having substantial ties to the Mahoning Valley who are about to enter, or who have already entered, law school.  These scholarships typically range from $1,000-2,000 and will be paid directly to the law school toward your tuition.  Each scholarship applicant is requested to provide the information set out on the application form.

Questions? Contact Marilyn Carroll at mcarroll@mahoningbar.org.

Fed. Soc. – “Obamacare: Extending Constitutional Power, Or Just The National Debt?” – Feb. 17, 12:15 pm, L-151

Make plans to join The Federalist Society on Thursday, February 17th, at 12:15 p.m.-1:15 p.m. in Room 151 for debate, discussion, and FREE CHIPOTLE.

Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow in Constitutional Studies at the CATO Institute and Editor-in-Chief of the CATO Supreme Court Review, will debate Akron’s own C. Blake McDowell, Jr. Professor of Law, Wilson Huhn.  The debate will focus on the constitutional issues surrounding the individual healthcare mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

It seems inevitable the Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of The Minimum Essential Coverage Provision in the not too distant future.  Both Mr. Shapiro and Professor Huhn are engaging speakers well-versed on the issues in question.  Don’t miss this!

PS: And don’t forget the FREE CHIPOTLE!

SBA – Vote for Barrister’s Ball Theme – today through Thursday

Students:

It is time to vote for your Barrister’s Ball theme! The event this year is on Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m.  Dinner and drinks will be served, there will be live music and a DJ for entertainment, and much much more!

To vote for a theme, visit

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/barristersball2011

You will have until Thursday, February 10 at 11:59 pm to cast your vote.

Thanks for your vote! See you on April 2nd.