Author: ikw1

FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION PROGRAM ON FUTURE OF LEGAL EDUCATION

The Future of Legal Education – Jan. 17, 2011

ATTN:   LAW STUDENT BODY

RE: FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION PROGRAM ON FUTURE OF LEGAL EDUCATION

 The Akron Law Alumni Office will be able to fund a limited number of students to attend by covering the $20 fee.

Please join the FBA-NDOC and The City Club of Cleveland for this special panel discussion as we bring together the Deans of the Northern District of Ohio Law Schools.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
4:30-5:00PM – Mix and Mingle
5:00-6:00PM – Program
6:00-6:30PM – Light Reception
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44114

Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter President Diana M. Thimmig will moderate a panel discussion of current issues in legal education and perspectives on the future. 

Participating Deans are:
Dean Martin H. Belsky, University of Akron School of Law
Dean Craig M. Boise, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Dean Lawrence Mitchell, Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Dean Daniel J. Steinbock, University of Toledo College of Law

Interested?    PLEASE RSVP TO KRISTINA FLOYD BY EMAILING HER AT KMF12@UAKRON.EDU ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY AT 3:00

Admissions – Volunteers Needed

The Admissions Office is seeking law students to assist with our January Open House on Saturday, January 7, 2012. Volunteers are requested as follows:

Check-In and Welcome – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm: One or two students are needed to assist with check-in of our guests. This will involve distributing information packets, shaking hands, smiling, and being friendly.

Student/Alumni Panel – 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm: A mix of full-time and part-time students is needed for a 30-minute panel discussion about life as a law student. Most of the people in attendance at this event will be applying for admission to the fall 2012 entering class, so their level of familiarity with law school will likely be fairly low. This panel is about the basics – how much do you study per week, where do you live, how does law school affect your relationship with your wife/husband/family, what you like about law school, what you don’t like, etc. Each panelist will have 3-5 minutes to speak individually, and there will be approximately 5-10 minutes for questions from the audience.

Building Tours – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Several students are needed to guide 20-30 minute building tours. If you have never given a tour of the building before, don’t worry – I will provide you with notes to help you.

If you are available to help, please e-mail Ivy Washington-Marshall ’09(ikw1@uakron.edu) at your earliest opportunity.

The Admissions Office has historically received a tremendous amount of support from the student body for our events. Your continued assistance is extremely important in making these open houses successful. Thank you so much for your help, and we appreciate your support!

 

Student Services Q & A – November 15, 2011 5:00pm-6:15pm

Student Services Q & A with: Assistant Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid and Student Affairs Lauri S. Thorpe

When: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 5:00 PM-6:15 PM

Where: Student Lounge Stop by the table in the student lounge and make inquiries.

As we near the close of the fall semester, please stop by to ask questions, grab a snack or discuss your concerns. I look forward to seeing you soon!

(light snacks provided)

IPTLA – Advertising Law Presentation

Thursday, 11/10 in Room W-210 at 12:15

Adam M. Ekonomon will present on the basics of advertising law.  Adam’s presentation will feature specific examples of advertisements.  Adam will discuss the Lanham Act, the Federal Trade Commission Act, and federal and state regulations.  Adam is the Director of Marketing, Advertising and Regulatory Law and Assistant General Counsel of The J.M. Smucker Company. Its family of brands includes Smucker’s, Folgers, Jif, and Crisco. Adam is an Akron Law graduate and has worked in private practice, as well as in house.