Attorneys from Benesch Friedlander will visit Akron Law on Mar. 3 from 12:15-1:15 in W-206 to discuss life for women in a large law firm setting. Food will be provided by the Law Association for Women. All law students are welcome to attend.
Category: Student Organization Announcements
The Role of an International Lawyer – Feb. 23 at 5:15 pm
The Akron International Law Society presents “The Role of an International Lawyer,” a discussion with a practicing international lawyer about the role attorneys play in the global legal environment. This event will be held on Feb. 23 at 5:15 pm in W-210. Food will be provided.
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Wednesday, February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 – Room W-206: Presentation on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The Career Planning Office is pleased to welcome Anneliese Gryta, Akron Law alum, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio and expert on the CCRAA. Ms. Gryta will be at the Law School to discuss the benefits of CCRAA. Come hear her talk and learn about Income Based Repayment (allows students to link federal student loan payments to their income level) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (complete loan forgiveness of federal student loans after 10 years of full time employment in a public service job). Lunch served for those who attend.
LawLawPalooza – February 26, 9 pm at The Lounge in Downtown Akron
The 2nd annual Law Law Palooza will take place Friday, February 26th, at The Lounge in downtown Akron at 9pm. Law Law Palooza is an open mic night open to all law students and faculty. Students will have up to 15 minutes to perform but can play less if they would prefer. There will be an acoustic guitar and keyboard provided, but students should feel free to bring their own instruments. This is a casual event and first time performers are welcomed and encouraged. Back by popular demand, Professor Carolyn “88 Keys” Dessin will take the stage this year with special guest, Assistant Dean Lauri Thorpe. There will be a $5 cover and judgments and inhibitions will be checked at the door. Anyone with questions should feel free to contact J.J. Hammerle at jjhammerle@gmail.com.
Career Planning Workshops & Events – Week of February 15
Wednesday, February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 – Room W-206: Presentation on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The Career Planning Office is pleased to welcome Anneliese Gryta, Akron Law alum, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio and expert on the CCRAA. Ms. Gryta will be at the Law School to discuss the benefits of CCRAA. Come hear her talk and learn about Income Based Repayment (allows students to link federal student loan payments to their income level) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (complete loan forgiveness of federal student loans after 10 years of full time employment in a public service job). Lunch served for those who attend.
Thursday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m in the Student Union Ballrooms: All Akron Law students are invited to attend the University of Akron Center for Career Management (CCM)/UA Career Fair. During these tough economic times, students do not want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and meet employers within the fields of science, technology, business, government and non-profit. Students should dress professionally and bring several resumes with them to distribute to employers. A list of registered employers can be found on the CCM website – www.uakron.edu/ccm.
Friday, February 19 at 12:15 in Room 152: Lary Zucker, Akron Law Class of 1972 and partner at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin’s Cherry Hill, NJ office will speak about his very successful career in sports/entertainment and amusement law. He will also speak about business development and what it takes t be successful at developing clients and become an expert in a particular area of law. Mr. Zucker is a Chair of MDWC&G’s Amusement Sports and Entertainment Litigation Practice Group which defends theme parks, water parks, roller skating rinks, golf courses, ski areas, bowling centers, minor league baseball stadiums, concert venues, sports stadiums, and arenas. Lunch will be served to those who attend.