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Wall Street Journal Supreme Court Correspondent to Speak at Akron Law on Health Care

Jess Bravin, the Supreme Court Correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, will be speaking at Akron Law on Friday, March 30 at 4 p.m. as part of our Journalism and the Law Lecture Series.

 Jess’ lecture is incredibly timely with the Affordable Care Act going before the Supreme Court over the next three days. His lecture titled “Health Care and the Constitution: The Supreme Court Arguments,” will focus on the future of America’s health care system, the frontiers of federal power, and President Obama’s legacy. Days after covering the historic six-hour argument, Jess will lay out the issues and survey possible outcomes in his lecture.

This lecture is free and open to the public, however registration is required. One hour of free CLE will be offered.

Canton Firm Helps Law Students Go Head to Head in Intramural Trial Competition

The students at The University of Akron School of Law are accustomed to defeating other law schools in trial advocacy competitions. Akron Law consistently ranks among the best in the country in oral advocacy. But on Saturday, Akron Law students went head-to-head against each other to determine who is the best trial advocate at the 2012 Akron Law Intramural Trial Competition.

The advocates tried a difficult and complicated hypothetical case involving injuries caused by a bar bouncer to an intoxicated patron. After three rounds of competition, third- year students Elliott Lewis and Nicholas McGroarty took the championship. They narrowly defeated third-year students Brandon Trent and Corey Grimm in a riveting final round. The other semifinalists included students Michael Karst, Jon Sauline, Colin Wise, and Kassim Ahmed.

The trial lawyers of Tzangas Plakas, Mannos & Raies, Ltd. judged the qualifying rounds of the competition, with Judge Edward O’Farrell of the Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas presiding. Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas presided over the final round. This was the fifth year of the competition, which was held at the Akron Municipal Court.

“The Intramural Trial Competition provides not only an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Akron Law students, but also an occasion to remember the value of efficient and effective trial skills,” said Attorney David Dingwell of Tzangas Plakas, an Akron Law Alumni. “We are proud to show our ongoing commitment to the law school and the competition, and congratulate each of the participants for their hard work and dedication to the art of trial advocacy.”

The competition was a resounding success, with over 30 Akron Law students participating. To date, Tzangas Plakas has donated over $15,000 in its sponsorship of the Akron Law School Intramural Trial Competition.

For more information, contact Tzangas Plakas at (330) 455-6112 or visit www.lawlion.com.

Coeds Go Red Feb. 22

The School of Law, along with the American Heart Association, will host a “Coeds Go Red” luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 11:30 a.m. –  1p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. At the event, a free “heart-healthy” lunch will be served as information about the “Go Red for Women” movement is presented. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in drawings  for prizes including a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card (winners must be present), as well as visit the Macy’s Clinque booth. The lunch is free of charge, however registration is required and participants are encouraged to wear red to show support. To register or obtain more information, visit here or contact Molly Palmer at molly.palmer@heart.org or 330-664-1908.