“A Day in the Life of an IP Attorney” — Akron Law alum, Intellectual Property Advisory Council member and senior counsel at Sughrue Mion, Mack Webner, will be our featured speaker on Tuesday, September 11 at 12:20 in Room 133. All students interested in attending must RSVP ASAP as there is limited space available for this wonderful, informative presentation. Call (330-972-5321) or e-mail Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) today to reserve your spot. Jimmy John’s will be served to those who attend.
Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity
Career Planning – Calendar of Events — week of September 4, 2012
Wednesday, September 5 at 12:20 in Room W-214 – The Akron Law Sports & Entertainment Law Society (SELS) presents: “Show Me the Money”. Professor Ryan Vacca will speak on how to get started in sports/entertainment law. Pizza will be provided by the Career Planning Office.
Deadlines to submit materials for upcoming on-campus interviews — don’t miss out!
Below are the deadlines to submit materials to the CPPO for upcoming on-campus interviews. See OCI informational packet that all students received back in July for application instructions, hiring criteria and details.
Tzangas, Plakas – September 6
J.M. Smucker Company – September 10
U.S. Air Force JAG Corps – September 26
Ohio Attorney General – October 8
Frantz Ward OCI applications due today at 3:00 – submit to CPPO
Resume Collection: Frantz Ward LLP – Cleveland, OH
2L Students; top 10%Frantz Ward LLP is seeking interested 2L applicants for a paid summer associate position at its Cleveland, Ohio office. Frantz Ward is a full service business law firm located in Cleveland, Ohio. Frantz Ward was established in 2000 with 13 lawyers and has grown to 60+ attorneys in the past 12 years making them one of the largest firms in the state of Ohio. The firm’s practice groups are focused in the areas of Competition Law, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Construction, Bankruptcy, Healthcare, Business Counseling, Estate Planning & Probate, Higher Education, Telecommunications, Environmental Law and Employee Benefits.
Application Materials: SUBMIT TO CPPO. Cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample. Cover letter should be addressed to: Ms. Donna Shurtleff, Director of Administration; Frantz Ward LLP; 2500 Key Center; 127 Public Square; Cleveland, OH 44114.
To Apply: Please submit application materials to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later than 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 31, 2012. DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO THE EMPLOYER
Reminder – Today’s Career Planning Workshop: Effective Client Relations – 12:20 in Room W-214
Friday, August 31 at 12:20 in Room W-214 — Effective Client Relations – Akron Law alum Jeff Savarise (partner in the Louisville, KY office of Fisher & Phillips) will be here to speak to students about being an effective advocate for your clients. Jimmy John’s will be served.