Category: Akron Law Events

Visiting Professor John Head to Discuss the Modern Chinese Legal Identity on Feb. 2

Akron Law will host a lecture by John Head, professor of law at the University of Kansas School of Law. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is titled “China’s Legal Soul – The Modern Chinese Legal Identity in Historical Context” and will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2  at 4 p.m. in Room 151 at The University of Akron School of Law, 150 University Ave., Akron, Ohio. A reception will immediately follow the lecture.

In his presentation, Head will draw from his most recent book on Chinese law to offer observations on two key questions. First, is there a “rule of law” in China – and if so, what form does it take? Second, what might we consider the “legal soul” of modern China, providing that vibrant society with its central spirit or ideology?  In addressing these issues, Head highlights the dramatic legal reform movement occurring in China today, almost exactly a century after the collapse of the (official) dynastic form of governance, in which Imperial Confucianism served (in Head’s view) as the “legal soul” of the society. Continue reading “Visiting Professor John Head to Discuss the Modern Chinese Legal Identity on Feb. 2”

12th Annual Richard C. Sughrue Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy

The 12th Annual Richard C. Sughrue Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy will be held in Akron on March 8, 2010.  The featured luncheon speaker will be the newly-appointed Commissioner for Patents Robert L. Stoll.  The program will include presentations by leading practitioners and academics on the major issues of the day affecting intellectual property law.  Presenters will discuss, among other topics, the Bilski case, the proposed Google Books Library Project settlement, the doctrines of inequitable conduct and fraud, and the host of ethical and other issues associated with the practice of outsourcing work.

This event is FREE to students.  Online registration is now available.  Visit www.uakron.edu/law for further information.

Assistance Requested With Admissions Open House – January 9, 2010

The Admissions Office is seeking law students to assist with our January Open House on Saturday, January 9, 2010.

Volunteers are requested as follows:  

Check-In and Welcome – 12:00 pm – 1:00 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.  

Building Tours – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Several students are needed to guide 20-minute building tours before the panel discussion. If you have never given a tour of the building before, don’t worry – I will provide you with notes to help you along.  

Student/Alumni Panel – 1:15 pm – 2:00 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 2010 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.  

If you are available to help, please e-mail me (apm@uakron.edu) at your earliest opportunity with the following information:
1.         Your name
2.         Your student ID number (check the back of your ZIPCard if you don’t know it)
3.         Your mailing address (don’t forget city, state, and ZIP code)
4.         Your preferred phone number
5.         Your preferred e-mail address
6.         Your division (full-time day, part-time day, or part-time evening)
7.         Your year (1, 2, 3, or 4)
8.         IMPORTANT: Whether you want to be a tour guide, a panelist, or both

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!

Electronic Evidence Certificate Program – Special Student Price: $100

Electronic Evidence Certificate Program

SPECIAL STUDENT PRICE:  $100   

Nov. 20: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Nov. 21: 8 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

The University of Akron Martin Center 

Participants will gain the legal and technical knowledge and skill sets necessary to advise clients regarding: 

  • Using Electronic Evidence to accurately document and prove maximum dam­ages in civil cases
  • Investigating events without interviewing personnel; finding the facts without  relying upon human recall;    documenting events without incurring significant outside counsel fees
  • Allowing Electronic Evidence to lead outside counsel and client to claims and •defenses faster and more    economically than traditional case-building research

Complete program details can be accessed at:  www.uakron.edu/law/continuinged/ 

Cost: $450 per person

SPECIAL STUDENT PRICE:  $100  

                Students may register for $100 by contacting Michele Novachek in the Office of External Programs (manovac@uakron.edu) or 330.972.6363 by noon Thursday, November 19th.