2012-2013 Akron Law Review Editorial Board

The Akron Law Review is pleased to announce the members of the 2012-2013 Editorial Board:

Editor-in-Chief: Alex Armitage

Executive Editor: Ryan Doringo

Managing Editor of the Akron Journal of Constitutional Law and Policy: Justin Green

Managing Editor of the Akron Tax Journal: Amanda Lauer

Managing Editor of the Akron Intellectual Property Journal: David Prueter

Articles Editors: Melissa Marino and Angela Cox

Production Editors of the Akron Intellectual Property Journal: Brian Baker, Jessica Lopez

Great Job Opportunities — Apply ASAP

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Summit County Prosecutor’s Office

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3233 – The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office is in need of a law student or graduate to assist with a Special Project.  Applicants should submit a resume to:  Jon Baumoel; 53 University Avenue; Akron, OH  44308; baumoel@prosecutor.summitoh.net.  Deadline:  ASAP, but no later than March 1, 2012.

Resume Collection – Fay Sharpe LLP – Cleveland, OH

1L, 2L Students interested in potentially clerking with this summer.  Must have an undergrad degree in engineering or science.  Application Materials:  Cover letter and resume.  Cover letter should be addressed to:    Kelly Bartel, Human Resources Manager; Fay Sharpe LLP; The Halle Building, 5th Floor; 1228 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, OH  44115.  Application materials should be submitted to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu no later than Thursday, March 15 at 12:00 Noon.   DO NOT CONTACT THE FIRM DIRECTLY. ALL MATERIALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE DATE.

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Witschey, Witschey & Firestine Co., LPA

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3231 – 2L Students; top 20-30% of class; Moot Court preferred.  Research using Westlaw, assisting in the drafting of pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents, travel to Summit County and surrounding courts to file various legal documents, review of discovery documents. Legal fields within which you will work include real estate law, oil & gas, business law, estate planning, probate, technology law and litigation relating to all of the foregoing.  Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to:  Deborah Cornell; 405 Rothrock Road, Suite 103; Akron, OH  44321; dgc@witscheylaw.com.  Deadline:  March 8, 2012

 

 

 

This week’s Career Planning & Placement Events — REGISTER TODAY!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 AT 12:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. The Akron Law Alumni Association Presents: A Brown Bag Lunch Career Conversation. This casual, “brown bag” lunch will take place Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Food will be served, Jimmy John’s. This event is intended to bring together students and practicing attorneys to allow law students to learn more about the profession. Topics will include different practice areas, what a typical day is like, effective networking techniques, and how to impress potential employers. The conversation during this event will be student driven–this is the time to ask those “off the record” questions! 

 The event will take place in the Intellectual Property/Miller-Becker Center in the law school.  Due to limited space, please RSVP to Katie Basch, Student Director of the Akron Law Alumni Association at krg15@zips.uakron.edu or Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu by TODAY at 12 pm.

THURSDAY, March 1, 5:00 – 6:15 P.M. — Legal Mocktail at The University of Akron School of Law, C. Blake McDowell Law Center, Atrium

Does the thought of a business networking function frighten you? Bring on anxiety? We have the solution! The Legal Mocktail is an experiential learning program for attorneys-to be that teaches the basics and nuances of networking. This unique training exercise simulates attendance at a social or business event. You will learn and immediately apply networking skills in context. Lots of fun, interaction, food and non-alcoholic drinks can be expected at this program!

Moderator: COURTNEY IANNELLI, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Benesch

To Register –In order to guarantee your spot at this fun, interactive workshop, please e-mail Career Planning Student Services Counselor, Jeanne Kennedy, at jeanne2@uakron.edu. Deadline is Wednesday, Feb 29 at 2 p.m. Pre-registration is highly recommended as spots will fill quickly for this workshop.

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To Register

In order to guarantee your spot at these workshops, please e-mail

Career Planning Student Services Counselor, Jeanne Kennedy, at

jeanne2@uakron.edu. Pre-registration is highly recommended as

spots will fill quickly for these informative and popular workshops.

Members of the Legal Marketing Association of Ohio (LMA Ohio)

regularly work with and coach attorneys in law firms across the

state. LMA Ohio’s members understand the need to stay ahead

of the curve and in the mix when it comes to legal marketing

trends. Join them as they share that understanding with Akron

Law’s students—giving you a competitive edge.

 

IPTLA: Presentation on Economic Espionage and Theft of IP, Tuesday at 5:10, in W-206

This Tuesday evening, Bradley R. Beman, a Special Agent with the FBI, will discuss the Economic Espionage Act, which makes the theft or misappropriation of a trade secret a federal crime. The presentation will be at 5:10 in Room W-206. Billions of dollars are lost to foreign and domestic competitors who deliberately target industrial intelligence in flourishing U.S. industries and technologies and who cull intelligence by exploiting company trade secrets. The Economic Espionage Act was enacted to safeguard our nation’s economic secrets. Food will be served. All are welcome to attend.