2013 UNITED NATIONS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (YPP) EXAMINATION
The United Nations is holding a competitive entry-level recruitment examination on December 4, 2013, for those interested in entry-level professional posts. A maximum of 40 of the most qualified applicants in each field will be invited to take the exam.
The U.S. Department of State announces for all qualified U.S. citizens:
United Nations 2013 Young Professionals Program (YPP) Examination for UN junior professional posts.
Examination Criteria (all must be met)
1. Be no more than 32 years old as of December 31, 2013.
2. Have at least an undergraduate degree (advanced degree is an advantage, but is not required) in one of the following occupational fields or related areas:
• Administration
• Finance
• Legal Affairs
• Public Information
• Sta! tistics
3. Be fluent in English and/or French. Knowledge of additional official languages of the UN (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) may be an advantage.
NOTE: Admission to the exam may be limited to the 40 most qualified Americans per occupational group. Potential employment offers depend upon test results, interview, number of vacancies, and competitiveness of applicants from other nations. Applicants should be aware that the selection and placement process can be lengthy.
YPP applications for Legal Affairs, Public Information, and Statistics
are now being accepted and will close on August ! 2, 2013
The application period for Administration and Finance
will open on July 8 and close on September 5, 2013
APPLICATION:
https://careers.un.org/ypp
The examination will be given on December 4, 2013, in New York City and San Francisco.
Travel expenses to and from the exam site will NOT be paid by the UN or U.S. Government.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
ACC Washington Seattle Mariners Game, Dinner and CLE
Please make plans to join ACC Washington and Garvey Schubert Barer for this special CLE/Social event as they present, "Doing Business in Asia."
Enjoy the CLE presentation and dinner at Silver Cloud Inn and then walk across the street to Safeco Field to enjoy networking with your fellow ACC Members in a group suite as you watch the Seattle Mariners take on the Pittsburgh Pirates while enjoying drinks, snacks and desserts. Please note that space for this event is limited, so register now to secure your spot for this great event!
Many businesses are looking to conduct business in various parts of Asia. This presentation by Sara Sandford, of Garvey Schubert Barer, will introduce attendees to a checklist of non-legal due diligence she advises clients to consider before embarking on such a venture. She will describe the legal structures typically employed for such ventures and the factors counsel should consider in advising use of one option over another. She will describe the type of documentation generally involved and the types of legal entities that one should consider in China, Japan and Korea. Finally, based on her roughly thirty years of practice in the cross-border realm, Ms. Sandford will highlight “legal hot spots” – issues that are less important in a domestic context but can present unexpected challenges when doing business abroad.
Tuesday, June 25
4:30 p.m.
Schedule:
Silver Cloud Inn:
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Registration
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - CLE: Doing Business in Asia
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. - Dinner
6:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Walk over to suite at Safeco Field
Safeco Field Suite E:
7:00 p.m. - Game in Suite E with drinks, snacks and desserts
Enjoy the CLE presentation and dinner at Silver Cloud Inn and then walk across the street to Safeco Field to enjoy networking with your fellow ACC Members in a group suite as you watch the Seattle Mariners take on the Pittsburgh Pirates while enjoying drinks, snacks and desserts. Please note that space for this event is limited, so register now to secure your spot for this great event!
Many businesses are looking to conduct business in various parts of Asia. This presentation by Sara Sandford, of Garvey Schubert Barer, will introduce attendees to a checklist of non-legal due diligence she advises clients to consider before embarking on such a venture. She will describe the legal structures typically employed for such ventures and the factors counsel should consider in advising use of one option over another. She will describe the type of documentation generally involved and the types of legal entities that one should consider in China, Japan and Korea. Finally, based on her roughly thirty years of practice in the cross-border realm, Ms. Sandford will highlight “legal hot spots” – issues that are less important in a domestic context but can present unexpected challenges when doing business abroad.
Tuesday, June 25
4:30 p.m.
Schedule:
Silver Cloud Inn:
4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Registration
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - CLE: Doing Business in Asia
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. - Dinner
6:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Walk over to suite at Safeco Field
Safeco Field Suite E:
7:00 p.m. - Game in Suite E with drinks, snacks and desserts
Cost:
Students - $30
Members - $40
Non-Members - $50
Students - $30
Members - $40
Non-Members - $50
To Register and Pay Online CLICK HERE
(Members are encouraged to invite their favorite business colleagues to attend. Significant others are also welcome to attend at the non member rate)
(Members are encouraged to invite their favorite business colleagues to attend. Significant others are also welcome to attend at the non member rate)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
OCI Information
A list of employers participating in OCI went live on Symplicity last week. Please take a moment to review this information and to start to plan which firms you might be interested in applying to.
The application period will open on July 1st. Please keep an eye on your email for timelines and updates.
If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss the OCI process or to have your materials reviewed, please email lawcareers@seattleu.edu.
The application period will open on July 1st. Please keep an eye on your email for timelines and updates.
If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss the OCI process or to have your materials reviewed, please email lawcareers@seattleu.edu.
NLADA Launches Gideonat50 Site
This year is the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright, the historic Supreme Court decision holding that the U.S. Constitution requires counsel be provided for indigent defendants facing serious criminal charges. With this anniversary for such an important decision for public defense, the NLADA has developed Gideonat50 which is an interactive and informative place for visitors to:
• learn about America's justice system crisis;
• see a new interactive map prepared by NLADA that for the first time provides a detailed overview of the national landscape of public defense and state specific descriptions; and
• sign up to get involved in the Gideonat50 campaign.
The site also features information about three powerful works of literature and film:
• Gideon's Army, a Sundance award-winning documentary by director Dawn Porter that follows three young public defenders challenging a broken justice system.
• Chasing Gideon, a book by veteran reporter Karen Houppert that movingly chronicles the stories of people in all parts of the country who have relied on Gideon's promise.
• Defending Gideon, a short film produced by The Constitution Project and narrated by actor Martin Sheen that features interviews with the key players in the Gideon v. Wainwright case.
If you are interested in public defense, this website is a great resource. http://gideonat50.org/
• learn about America's justice system crisis;
• see a new interactive map prepared by NLADA that for the first time provides a detailed overview of the national landscape of public defense and state specific descriptions; and
• sign up to get involved in the Gideonat50 campaign.
The site also features information about three powerful works of literature and film:
• Gideon's Army, a Sundance award-winning documentary by director Dawn Porter that follows three young public defenders challenging a broken justice system.
• Chasing Gideon, a book by veteran reporter Karen Houppert that movingly chronicles the stories of people in all parts of the country who have relied on Gideon's promise.
• Defending Gideon, a short film produced by The Constitution Project and narrated by actor Martin Sheen that features interviews with the key players in the Gideon v. Wainwright case.
If you are interested in public defense, this website is a great resource. http://gideonat50.org/
Friday, June 7, 2013
The Importance of Handwritten Notes
The Harvard Business Review blog has a great piece about the increasing rarity and importance of handwritten notes. In our technological age where emails and text messages have become the norm, handwritten notes go a step further in standing out to the recipient, and for a variety of different reasons.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Now Available! Application deadline is June 21, 2013.
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2013. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2014 in one of our following offices: Birmingham, AL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN; or Houston, TX. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student's third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.
For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit:
www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Beasley at hbeasley@bakerdonelson.com or 205.328.0480.
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2013. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2014 in one of our following offices: Birmingham, AL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN; or Houston, TX. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student's third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.
For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit:
www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Beasley at hbeasley@bakerdonelson.com or 205.328.0480.
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California Scholarship
VABANC is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for its 2013 Scholarship Awards.
VABANC has historically recognized students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Vietnamese-American or Vietnamese community by awarding 2 scholarships of at least $1,000 each. The award amount may increase based on fundraising, and priority will be given to those who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the Vietnamese-American or Vietnamese community in Northern California and to those who will be using the scholarship award towards public interest or social justice work, either by pursuing post-graduate work or for a summer position. Open to all currently enrolled law students, the scholarships are intended to provide assistance to students toward their public interest or social justice goals. The 2013 scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at VABANC's annual scholarship dinner on September 27, 2013, at the University Club in Palo Alto. Attendance at the scholarship dinner is mandatory and conditional to the award.
Scholarship applications must be submitted by Sunday, June 30, 2013, at 11:59pm. For more information about the scholarship and to obtain an application, please visit the VABANC website at www.vabanc.org.
VABANC has historically recognized students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the needs of the Vietnamese-American or Vietnamese community by awarding 2 scholarships of at least $1,000 each. The award amount may increase based on fundraising, and priority will be given to those who have demonstrated a commitment to serving the Vietnamese-American or Vietnamese community in Northern California and to those who will be using the scholarship award towards public interest or social justice work, either by pursuing post-graduate work or for a summer position. Open to all currently enrolled law students, the scholarships are intended to provide assistance to students toward their public interest or social justice goals. The 2013 scholarship recipient(s) will be recognized at VABANC's annual scholarship dinner on September 27, 2013, at the University Club in Palo Alto. Attendance at the scholarship dinner is mandatory and conditional to the award.
Scholarship applications must be submitted by Sunday, June 30, 2013, at 11:59pm. For more information about the scholarship and to obtain an application, please visit the VABANC website at www.vabanc.org.
Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair
You can still register for the Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair!
The fair will be held at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado on August 9, 2013.
The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair provides an excellent forum for legal employers, law students and law school graduates to meet and discuss employment options with the goal of expanding opportunities and assisting the legal profession in fulfilling its commitment to diversity. Legal employers attending the RMDLCF seek to hire law students and graduates from diverse backgrounds that have been traditionally under-represented in the practice of law in the Rocky Mountain region. These include law students and graduates who are ethnic or racial minorities, disabled, and/or gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Registration will be open until June 8th.
The fair will be held at the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado on August 9, 2013.The Rocky Mountain Diversity Legal Career Fair provides an excellent forum for legal employers, law students and law school graduates to meet and discuss employment options with the goal of expanding opportunities and assisting the legal profession in fulfilling its commitment to diversity. Legal employers attending the RMDLCF seek to hire law students and graduates from diverse backgrounds that have been traditionally under-represented in the practice of law in the Rocky Mountain region. These include law students and graduates who are ethnic or racial minorities, disabled, and/or gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.
Registration will be open until June 8th.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
U.S. Department of State 2014 Spring Student Internship
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of State 2014 Spring Student Internship Program.
This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency.
The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 265 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts.
As an unpaid intern, you may have the opportunity to:
• Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials;
• Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives;
• Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues;
• Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy; and
• Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.
Details and application instructions can be found on Symplicity. Job #4191.
This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency.
The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 265 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts.
As an unpaid intern, you may have the opportunity to:
• Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials;
• Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives;
• Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues;
• Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy; and
• Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.
Details and application instructions can be found on Symplicity. Job #4191.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Air Force JAG Open House
McChord Field Legal Office Open House – May 30, 2013
A day to learn about the Air Force, the JAG Corps, how to apply to become a JAG, benefits, and much, much more!
A day to learn about the Air Force, the JAG Corps, how to apply to become a JAG, benefits, and much, much more!
If you are interested in becoming a JAG, this is a fantastic opportunity to see Air Force operations, meet with JAGs, and learn about the JAG Corps.
Bring questions and a desire to learn about the Air Force and the JAG Corps.
Capt Anastasia Lewandoski will meet you at the McChord Field Main Gate (off of I-5, Exit 125) at 9 AM on May 30, 2013. A valid government ID card (such as driver’s license or passport) is required
.
Please RSVP by May 15, 2013 by calling Capt Anastasia Lewandoski at 253-982-6583 or by email at Anastasia.Lewandoski.1@us.af.mil.
Please RSVP by May 15, 2013 by calling Capt Anastasia Lewandoski at 253-982-6583 or by email at Anastasia.Lewandoski.1@us.af.mil.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Schedule of Events – McChord Legal Office Open House
9:00 AM – Pick-Up at Main Gate and Tour of Legal Office
9:45 AM – Staff Judge Advocate Opening Remarks
10:00 AM – 62d Airlift Wing Mission Brief
10:30 AM – JAG Responsibilities & Opportunities
11:00 AM – Defense Counsel Discussion
11:30 AM – Squadron Commander Discussion
12:00 PM - Application Process and Benefits
(Breakout Sessions for ROTC students and law students)
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Tour of Base
2:00 PM – Tour of C-17
3:00 PM – Departure at Main Gate
9:00 AM – Pick-Up at Main Gate and Tour of Legal Office
9:45 AM – Staff Judge Advocate Opening Remarks
10:00 AM – 62d Airlift Wing Mission Brief
10:30 AM – JAG Responsibilities & Opportunities
11:00 AM – Defense Counsel Discussion
11:30 AM – Squadron Commander Discussion
12:00 PM - Application Process and Benefits
(Breakout Sessions for ROTC students and law students)
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Tour of Base
2:00 PM – Tour of C-17
3:00 PM – Departure at Main Gate
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
WA First Responder Will Clinic
The next WA First Responder Will Clinic will be held Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Station 61 - Training & Support Facility - 17525 Aurora Ave North, Shoreline WA 98133. Everyone’s help would be greatly appreciated.
The WA First Responder Will Clinic is a program where volunteer attorneys who are in estate planning/probate practice prepare estate planning documents at no charge for fire fighters, police officers and first responders.
This clinic will be from 9am to 12pm on June 8, 2013. Please feel free to volunteer in the capacity of discussion leader/attorney, document drafter/law clerk, intake personnel, witness or notary. Kindly note that this year we are using an online sign up forum, so to volunteer please follow the link below:
WA Will Clinic VolunteerSign Up Link
Discussion Leaders: You must have your own professional liability insurance to participate in the clinic.
Document Drafters: We will be having a training session in early June to review the documents and to answer any of your questions. Also, please note that you must provide your own laptop.
REMEMBER, we need witnesses and notaries too!
Also, please invite any friends that you think would be interested in volunteering, the more the merrier!
Please note that all questions regarding this clinic should be addressed with the clinic coordinator, Megan Gebhardt. She can be reached at: megan@gebhardtlawoffice.com.
Thank you for your support of the WA First Responder Will Clinic, as you know it is the volunteers who make this process possible.
The WA First Responder Will Clinic is a program where volunteer attorneys who are in estate planning/probate practice prepare estate planning documents at no charge for fire fighters, police officers and first responders.
This clinic will be from 9am to 12pm on June 8, 2013. Please feel free to volunteer in the capacity of discussion leader/attorney, document drafter/law clerk, intake personnel, witness or notary. Kindly note that this year we are using an online sign up forum, so to volunteer please follow the link below:
WA Will Clinic VolunteerSign Up Link
Discussion Leaders: You must have your own professional liability insurance to participate in the clinic.
Document Drafters: We will be having a training session in early June to review the documents and to answer any of your questions. Also, please note that you must provide your own laptop.
REMEMBER, we need witnesses and notaries too!
Also, please invite any friends that you think would be interested in volunteering, the more the merrier!
Please note that all questions regarding this clinic should be addressed with the clinic coordinator, Megan Gebhardt. She can be reached at: megan@gebhardtlawoffice.com.
Thank you for your support of the WA First Responder Will Clinic, as you know it is the volunteers who make this process possible.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
8th Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference
The 8th Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference will be
held in Vancouver, WA, July 18–20. This is the event of the year for solo and small firm
attorneys! The cost for new lawyers in their first year of practice is $265 for 16.75 CLE credits ($100 off the regular price).
The Steering Committee has developed
an outstanding program of more than forty speakers, including four national law practice management experts:
- Carolyn Elefant, author of the best-selling book Solo by Choice
- Matt Homann, author of the award-winning legal blog the [non]billable hour
- Jeff Lantz, author of the book Internet Branding for Lawyers: Building the Client Centered Website
- Ann Guinn, author of the book Minding Your Own Business: The Solo and Small Firm Lawyer's Guide to a Profitable Practice
The conference will be held at the Vancouver Hilton. Book your room at the Hilton for the special room rate of $119, which is valid through June 14.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
WSBA Seeking Student Representative
The Juvenile Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) is seeking a new Seattle University student representative to start this summer!
As of graduation on May 18, there will be a student representative position open on Executive Committee of the Juvenile Law Section which is part of the WSBA. For more information on the section, read the section’s purpose (at the end of this email) or feel free to contact the current Seattle University student representative, Blythe Phillips, at philli23@seattleu.edu.
The time commitment for this position is quite small. The executive committee meets once a month by phone conference and twice yearly in person: the annual meeting and the annual retreat. In recent history, the in-person meetings have been held in Seattle. The law student members contribute by offering a law student perspective on matters before the executive committee, passing information of interest from the executive committee on to the student body, and finding content for the section newsletter. The position is ex officio – students do not vote on anything before the committee.
This is a great opportunity to connect with practitioners around the state, to keep current on issues that are important to youth advocacy, and to become a part of section-sponsored events. To be eligible for the executive committee, the student is required to join the juvenile law section. The current cost for student membership is $17.75. This fee is paid yearly. Student representatives’ terms end at graduation.
Applications are due May 18, 2013. Please send a resume and a statement of interest to Paul Alig at paul.alig@teamchild.org and to Chori Folkman at cfolkman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov.
Juvenile Law Section Bylaw 1.2 Purpose:
The Juvenile Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association will provide a forum to discuss issues of concern and act as an agent of change to improve the law and practice related to civil and criminal matters involving children and youth in Washington State. This section will welcome advocates from all interested disciplines and a variety of fields of law, including juvenile justice, child welfare and those who represent youth in civil legal practice.
As of graduation on May 18, there will be a student representative position open on Executive Committee of the Juvenile Law Section which is part of the WSBA. For more information on the section, read the section’s purpose (at the end of this email) or feel free to contact the current Seattle University student representative, Blythe Phillips, at philli23@seattleu.edu.
The time commitment for this position is quite small. The executive committee meets once a month by phone conference and twice yearly in person: the annual meeting and the annual retreat. In recent history, the in-person meetings have been held in Seattle. The law student members contribute by offering a law student perspective on matters before the executive committee, passing information of interest from the executive committee on to the student body, and finding content for the section newsletter. The position is ex officio – students do not vote on anything before the committee.
This is a great opportunity to connect with practitioners around the state, to keep current on issues that are important to youth advocacy, and to become a part of section-sponsored events. To be eligible for the executive committee, the student is required to join the juvenile law section. The current cost for student membership is $17.75. This fee is paid yearly. Student representatives’ terms end at graduation.
Applications are due May 18, 2013. Please send a resume and a statement of interest to Paul Alig at paul.alig@teamchild.org and to Chori Folkman at cfolkman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov.
Juvenile Law Section Bylaw 1.2 Purpose:
The Juvenile Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association will provide a forum to discuss issues of concern and act as an agent of change to improve the law and practice related to civil and criminal matters involving children and youth in Washington State. This section will welcome advocates from all interested disciplines and a variety of fields of law, including juvenile justice, child welfare and those who represent youth in civil legal practice.
LGBT IP Panel
Recruiting, Retention and Advancement of LGBT IP Professionals Panel Discussion
You are cordially invited to attend this panel discussion during the AIPLA Spring meeting where you will gain insight into how law firms, corporations, and universities are making strides in recruiting, retaining and advancing LGBT professionals. You will not only have an opportunity to hear from these experts, but will be able to discuss ideas, concerns, and best practices with individuals at your table. This event is co-hosted by Lee & Hayes, pllc and Microsoft Corporation.
Panel members include:
• In-House Counsel Perspective
JD Fugate, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
• Law Firm Perspective
Kathryn J. Fritz, Managing Partner, Fenwick & West, LLP, San Francisco, CA
• Academia Perspective
Timothy R. Holbrook, Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, GA
When: Wednesday, May 1st
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA in the Cascade Ballroom II, Mezzanine Level
Cost: No cost to attend either event and everyone is welcome
LGBT Diversity Reception immediately following
We look forward to seeing you there.
(120 Minutes of CLE Requested; program will be eligible for EoB CLE)
You are cordially invited to attend this panel discussion during the AIPLA Spring meeting where you will gain insight into how law firms, corporations, and universities are making strides in recruiting, retaining and advancing LGBT professionals. You will not only have an opportunity to hear from these experts, but will be able to discuss ideas, concerns, and best practices with individuals at your table. This event is co-hosted by Lee & Hayes, pllc and Microsoft Corporation.
Panel members include:
• In-House Counsel Perspective
JD Fugate, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
• Law Firm Perspective
Kathryn J. Fritz, Managing Partner, Fenwick & West, LLP, San Francisco, CA
• Academia Perspective
Timothy R. Holbrook, Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, GA
When: Wednesday, May 1st
Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle, WA in the Cascade Ballroom II, Mezzanine Level
Cost: No cost to attend either event and everyone is welcome
LGBT Diversity Reception immediately following
We look forward to seeing you there.
(120 Minutes of CLE Requested; program will be eligible for EoB CLE)
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Marine Corps Judge Advocate Informational Lunch Presentation and Interviews
Capt. Preston Selleck, US Marine Corps Judge Advocate, will visit the law school on Thursday, May 2nd. During his visit he will host an informational lunch for students who would like to learn more about being a Judge Advocate. He will also be available for one-on-one informational interviews.
To RSVP for the lunch (food will be provided by CPD) and/or to request a one-on-one meeting time with Capt. Selleck, please email Erin Fullner. This is an incredible opportunity for those considering a legal career in the military!
Capt. Selleck's first duty station was Camp
Pendleton, CA where he served as defense counsel, primarily representing clients
within 1st Marine Division. During
his time as defense counsel he was detailed to more than 125 cases.
Capt. Selleck was then Battalion Judge Advocate to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance
(LAR) Battalion. He served with
1st LAR in support of their mission during Operation Enduring Freedom from
August, 2011 until June, 2012. 1st LAR
operated in the Reg-E Khan Neshin District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As the
Battalion Judge Advocate, Capt. Selleck was the general legal advisor to the
Commanding Officer of 1st LAR. Capt.
Selleck’s duties included operational advice and planning, managing detainee
operations, oversight of fiscal operations, investigations, and the occasional,
though rare, combat patrol. 1st LAR’s
tour in Afghanistan spanned from October, 2011 to May, 2012.
After returning to the US, Capt. Selleck was transferred to the Office of Military Commissions
in Washington, D.C. He was assigned as
defense counsel and is currently serving as support counsel in the case of United States of America v. Mr. Abd Al Rahim Hussayn Muhammad Al-Nashiri, the alleged mastermind of the October 12, 2000 USS Cole bombing.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
2013-2015 EJW NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
2013-2015 EJW NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
Equal Justice Works’ National Advisory Committee (NAC) provides a great opportunity to become more involved with Equal Justice Works. The NAC serves in an advisory board capacity to Equal Justice Works. By serving on the NAC, you can play an important role in providing feedback and guidance on select Equal Justice Works initiatives.
EJW is currently seeking three law student members to fill positions that will begin service on June 1, 2013 for a two year commitment that will end on June 1, 2015. As a member of the NAC, you are required to attend an annual meeting and participate in periodic conference calls throughout the year to work on projects designed to help Equal Justice Works improve existing programs and develop new initiatives.
More details on the NAC and the application are now available on our website here. The application deadline is Monday, April 22.
If you have questions about the NAC please contact Stacey Lara, who is wrapping up a term on the NAC this June.
Equal Justice Works’ National Advisory Committee (NAC) provides a great opportunity to become more involved with Equal Justice Works. The NAC serves in an advisory board capacity to Equal Justice Works. By serving on the NAC, you can play an important role in providing feedback and guidance on select Equal Justice Works initiatives.
EJW is currently seeking three law student members to fill positions that will begin service on June 1, 2013 for a two year commitment that will end on June 1, 2015. As a member of the NAC, you are required to attend an annual meeting and participate in periodic conference calls throughout the year to work on projects designed to help Equal Justice Works improve existing programs and develop new initiatives.
More details on the NAC and the application are now available on our website here. The application deadline is Monday, April 22.
If you have questions about the NAC please contact Stacey Lara, who is wrapping up a term on the NAC this June.
Equal Justice Works Survey
Equal Justice Works may have an opportunity to fund law & organizing fellowships to work with tenant organizers on Section 8 housing issues. EJW is trying to gauge whether there is sufficient interest in such opportunities amongst law students and recent law graduates. This survey takes 1.5 minutes to complete – and it may create public interest opportunities IN SEATTLE. Many thanks for your attention and commitment!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/organizing
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/organizing
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Health Law Speed Networking Event
On Thursday April 25th, the Health Law Society is hosting a speed networking event at the Chieftain from 6-8 p.m. Appetizers will be provided. Attorneys representing a broad range of health law areas from plaintiff and defense work, state agency work, and mental health criminal law will be present. Come and meet professionals in our area and learn about the mentor/mentee opportunities for the next school year.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Applications Being Accepted for Inn of Court
Current 2L students are encouraged to apply for 2013-2014
membership in the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court. Materials required are a
resume and a letter of interest detailing why you would like to join the Inn.
There are seven spots available for Seattle University law students and
applications will be reviewed by Professor Deborah Ahrens and Erin Fullner,
Associate Director of the Center for Professional Development. Selection criteria include a demonstrated interest in litigation and dispute resolution, participation in activities supporting that interest, and a thoughtful and compelling cover letter. The membership commitment consists of nine evening monthly meetings held the second Tuesday of each month September-May at Seattle University. The membership dues for 2013-2014 are $100, which will cover the cost of all the meals.
Applications for the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court are due Monday, April 29 by 5 p.m. Application materials can be submitted in person to Rebecca O’Neil in the Dean’s Office or electronically at parkerr@seattleu.edu.
Inn of Court serves as an educational and mentoring organization to law students who are dedicated to perpetuating high-quality, ethical lawyering. The general membership is made up of judges, attorneys with varying practice experience, and law students in their third year.
The William L. Dwyer Inn of Court is part of the American Inns of Court, a national organization which is comprised of around 320 chapters and over 23,000 members.
Questions can be directed to Professor Deborah Ahrens, Erin Fullner or Rebecca O’Neil.
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