It is not too late to join the Legal Marketing Network for “Nuts and Bolts of Law Firm Business” Tomorrow, Thursday, April 4th at 5:00 PM

Are you working in a law firm this summer or plan to work in a law firm after graduation? There are still spots available for the Legal Marketing Association “Nuts and Bolts of Law Firm Business and Marketing Tips for Success” – Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM in Room W-210. RSVP to Kristina Floyd at kmf12@uakron.edu ASAP!

 

When getting your feet wet as a new attorney, learning the ins and outs of a law firm’s business and how to market yourself can seem daunting. Our panel will share some of the marketing, business development, and client service skills you  need to succeed!

 

Panelists:

ROB PHILLIPS, Marketing Communications Manager at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease

MARK ELLIOTT, Director of Business Development & Human Resources at Eastman & Smith

JEANNE KOSTELNIK, Director of Client Services at Gallagher Sharp

Moderator: JENNIFER SHANKLETON, Director of Marketing & Practice Development at Brouse McDowell

Hot Job Opportunities – submit materials to CPPO

Akron, OH – Litigation Intern – Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
AkronLawJobs No. 4398 – Description:  Assist in-house attorneys in managing all aspects of high volume product liability litigation including factual investigation and analysis, discovery, research, file management, and interaction with employees and outside counsel.  Strong written and oral communication skills and sensitivity to confidentiality issues is required.  Demonstrated interest in litigation, product liability, or trail preparation is preferred.  Familiarity with Mircrosoft Office Suite and Windows 7. The ideal candidate will be a 1L or 2L.  If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter to Kristina Floyd (kmf12@uakron.edu) in the CPPO by April 15, 2013.  You can address your letter to Ms. Lori Sullivan but please do not contact the company directly.   

Canton/Akron, OH: AkronLawJobs No. 4408: Tzangas Plakas Mannos (http://www.lawlion.com/) seeks several law clerks for the summer of 2013. Will consider first and second year full time students and second and third year evening students. Top 1/3 of class preferred. If interested, submit cover letter (addressed to Maria C. Klutinoty Edwards, Esq.) and resume (with class rank and GPA) by Wednesday, April 10 at 12 noon to Kristina Floyd in the Career Planning Office at kmf12@uakron.edu. DO NOT CONTACT THE FIRM DIRECTLY.

 

 

MBC Symposium to Address Ethics 20/20 and its Impact on the Practice of Law

Attention students – it is not too late to register to attend the Miller-Becker Center for Professional Responsibility Symposium tomorrow and Friday. Although free to attend, registration is still required. This symposium will address the ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 and how it has undertaken a comprehensive review of the profession’s current ethics rules in light of major changes to the practice of law, including new technologies and the globalization of the delivery of legal services. Complete program details and registration information here .

Fall 2013 ALA

The Fall ALA course is offered first to students graduating in December that are required to take the course. Spring graduates are given first preference for the spring offering of ALA.

 Once the December graduates register, College Program Specialist Misty Franklin will register students for the course on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list for the Fall offering, please email Misty Franklin at misty@uakron.edu.