CPD Seminar for 2Ls: Securing a Job for 2016

Wednesday, October 7
Noon in Room 110

Fall OCI is not the end of your job search, it is just the beginning. Join CPD on this seminar on the next steps to securing employment for summer 2016. We will provide sure-fire strategies for finding and landing law clerk positions, internships, fellowships, and other experience-building opportunities. Light snacks provided. Please RSVP through Symplicity, or email Junsen Ohno.

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Information Session

Wednesday, September 30
Noon in room 110

Thursday, October 1
5:00pm in room 309

PMF is a prestigious leadership program offering third year law students a chance to secure post graduate positions in federal government agencies. This session will provide an overview of the application process, tips for a federal resume, and important deadlines. The 2016 application windows is September 28 through October 13. Contact Maureen in CPD with questions.

Learn About Tax LLM Programs and Tax/Estate Planning Practice

The Tax and Estate Planning Focus Areas are pleased to invite you to an information session about pursuing a masters degree (LL.M.) in tax law after graduating from law school. 

• The session will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at noon in Room 109 

Professors Diane Lourdes Dick, John Eason (chair of the Estate Planning Focus Area), Lily Kahng (chair of the Tax Focus Area), and Jeff Liang will be on hand to talk about their practice experiences and to address questions such as, When do I need to apply to LLM programs? Where should I apply and what are my chances of being admitted? Will a tax LLM improve my employment prospects? If so, how? What JD classes do I need to take to prepare for the LLM program? Snacks will be served.

Making the Right Moves: Annual Professional Development Conference for Military Spouse Attorneys

Making the Right Moves is the Military Spouse JD Network's annual career development conference created for the specific needs of military spouse attorneys. This year’s event will discuss leveraging technology, alternative career paths, building a mindset for grit and growth, and other topics aimed at equipping military spouses in the legal field to lead and succeed. For more information and to register, please visit the event page and Facebook event.

This is a full-day program on October 23 in Seattle. Military spouse attorneys will have the opportunity to attend panels and educational presentations, participate in a networking lunch, and get resume reviews and headshots. Please email events@msjdn.org with your questions.

Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies

All Major League baseball players, through the Major League Baseball Players Trust, honor the life of former MLBPA Executive Director, Michael Weiner, through the "Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies."   This scholarship seeks to recognize and support the efforts of graduate and/or law students dedicated to improving the lives of workers, by awarding up to five $10,000 scholarships annually. For those who don't know, Michael spent 25 years, nearly his entire professional career, with the MLBPA working in support of the Players - past, present and future.  Despite being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in August of 2012, Michael waged an inspiring battle against his disease as he continued to work on behalf of the Players right up to the time of his passing in November of 2013, at the age of 51. To be eligible for an award, individuals must be graduate or law students enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada and must have a demonstrated interest in, and wish to make a career out of, working in the labor movement and on behalf of workers' rights. To receive an award, eligible candidates must meet a combination of criteria identified below: A superior academic record Demonstrated commitment to the labor movement A strong recommendation from an academic or a labor/workers' rights practitioner Excellent written and oral communication skills Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) scores or otherwise. Scholarship applications are being accepted through  Monday, November 2, 2015. Each student selected as a Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Up to five awards will be presented annually, and the winners will be notified in February 2016. For more information, please click here to visit our website. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to call the Players Trust at (212) 826-0809.   Thank you for your consideration and support. Sincerely, Hillary Caffarone Senior Program Coordinator Major League Baseball Players Trust 12 East 49th Street, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212) 826-0809 HillaryCaffarone@mlbpa.org www.PlayersTrust.org

WSBA Trial Boot Camp CLE

Trial Boot Camp - Direct and Cross of Expert Witnesses: “How I Learned To Stop Worrying & Love Opinion Testimony”, Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 9:00-10:00 am in the King County Bar Association office conference room, 1200 Fifth Ave., Ste. 700, Seattle. 1.00 General CLE credit for attorneys ($25 for KCBA members, $40 for attorneys who are not KCBA members, $30 for non-attorneys).

Agenda

• 8:45-9:00 am: Registration and Coffee Service 
• 9:00-10:00 am: Direct and Cross of Expert Witnesses: “How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love Opinion Testimony”
• 10:00 am: Evaluations & Adjourn

The Honorable Matthew W. Williams is currently assigned to the South Division Maleng Regional Justice Center where he hears mainline criminal matters.  He is the Chair of the King County District Court (KCDC) Technology Committee and has served as a member of the Rules and Education Committees of the Washington State District & Municipal Court Judges Association since 2011.  He leads the KCDC intensive pro-tem judicial training program.  Judge Williams has taught trial practice at Seattle University/University of Puget Sound School of Law since 1991.  He serves as the Director of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Northwest Regional Deposition program. He has served many terms as faculty team leader at Emory Law School's renowned Kessler-Eidson Trial Techniques Program. He has trained over 3,000 attorneys, judges, and prosecutors across the U.S.   Judge Williams holds a BS in Economics from the University of Nebraska (1980), and a JD from the University of Nebraska, School of Law (1983).

Jesuit Educated

Celebrate Jesuit education and gain a chance to win a limited edition JES-U-IT tee!

During Pope Francis’ historic first visit to the U.S., all 28 Jesuit colleges and universities are participating in the national #JesuitEducated campaign. Throughout the week, SU will feature Buzzfeeds, videos, news and posts from students.

For the chance to win a tee shirt between Sept. 20-23:

• Share what #JesuitEducated means to you or what makes you proud to be #JesuitEducated on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtags #JesuitEducated & #SeattleU

Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Seattle U social media channels Sept. 24.

Contact Sarah Hyde, Social Media Marketing Specialist, Seattle University Marketing Communications with your questions.

Minority & Justice Commission Judicial Reception

Please contact Cynthia Delostrinos to RSVP.

Women in the Law Panel, Thursday, September 10 at Noon

Please join CPD for pizza and a lively discussion of “hot topics” facing women in the legal profession this Thursday, September 10, Noon – 1:00 p.m., Room C5.

Panelists include:  Judy Jennison, an IP Litigation Partner with Perkins Coie with more than 20 years of experience litigating for and counseling clients on intellectual property and unfair competition issues; Tessa Gorman, the Chief of the Criminal Division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington; Nichole Abbotts, an SU-alum and commercial attorney at Microsoft who provides legal support for Microsoft’s Worldwide Sales Group; and SU-alum Leslie Boyd, who practiced commercial litigation and bankruptcy at Cairncross & Hempelmann, then went in house to Intellectual Ventures, where she focused on patent acquisitions, divestures, and licensing, and currently works at Microsoft, supporting its commercial hosting and cloud licensing programs.

These highly successful attorneys will discuss their personal career trajectories and respective leadership paths, as well as topics including the major issues facing women in the legal profession, flexibility in career planning, selecting and transitioning between practice areas, how to create a network while in law school, and the importance of mentors.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Junsen Ohno, ohnoj@seattleu.edu.   

Intelligence Community Student Opportunities Virtual Info Session

JAG Reminders

Please be aware of the following JAG deadlines and events:

• September 10 is the deadline to apply for Air Force JAG's October Direct Appointment Program (DAP) board. Staff Judge Advocate interviews must be completed by October 1.
• The best way for students to get the most up-to-date information about applying for active duty Air Force JAG and AF JAG externships is to like the AF JAG Facebook page. You can also contact Capt. Hooper with your questions.
• Navy JAG will be visiting our campus this Thursday for a brown bag informational at noon in room 109. RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated. Please contact Erin Fullner to RSVP.
• As always, if you'd like to be kept abreast of JAG updates, contact Erin Fullner to be added to the JAG listserv.

On-Campus Alaska Clerkship Interviews

A representative for the Alaska Court System will visit our campus this fall to conduct interviews for post-graduate clerkship positions that begin in 2016 at all levels of state appellate and trial court in Alaska. If you'd like to be considered, please contact Erin Fullner right away.

National Law Student Workers' Rights Conference Reminder

If you need the Peggy Browning Fund to cover your airfare for the 17th Annual National Law Students Workers' Rights Conference October 16 & 17, 2015 at the Conference Center at Maritime Institute in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, you need to contact Mary Anne Moffa (267-273-7992) immediately. The conference registration deadline is October 1.

Apply to the Seattle IP Inn of Court by Friday August 28 at Noon

The Seattle IP Inn of Court is a membership organization dedicated to improving the skills, professionalism, and ethics of the Seattle intellectual property bar. Its members include law students, lawyers, academics, and judges. Members meet once per month during the academic year for dinner, networking, and a CLE program. It is a fantastic opportunity for students to build relationships with IP attorneys in the area.  More information can be found here.

CPD will collect resumes from students who are interested in applying to participate in the Seattle IP Inn of Court, and the deadline to submit resumes to CPD is this Friday, August 28 at noon.  

VABAW Summer Social

Join the Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington (VABAW) for a summer social this Thursday, August 20 at DLA Piper. All attorneys, law students, friends, and family are welcome!

Contact Melanie Nguyen with questions or to RSVP.

Seattle Start Up Recruit Week

Starting 8/17/15, mingle with hiring managers at some of the most interesting startups in the greater Seattle area. Hosts will provide you an exclusive look into their companies, as well as plenty of treats and libations.  Participating companies include Avvo, Simply Measured, Porch, RealSelf, Gratafy, Author-It, BitTitan, and Indeed.  More information can be found here.

LAST DAY TO SIGN UP! 3L/4L Mentorship Program

One of the most important things you can do for your professional development while in law school is surround yourself with terrific mentors…let the law school help you!  We have many outstanding mentors waiting for you.  All you need to do is sign up.

What is it:  The law school’s mentorship program connects 3Ls/4Ls with mentors from the legal community and faculty/adjunct faculty members.  This exciting program is now in its THIRD year and has proved to be a valuable resource to many students.  The program combines a structured mentorship process, specific strategies, and key resources to promote a successful mentorship relationship.

The goal:  Provide you with the professional tools you need to enter the employment market, prepare you for the practical realities of the workplace, and develop healthy professional relationships. 

The details:    Sign up and you will be paired with a mentor.  The program kicks off in September with an Orientation/Reception (date TBD) and ends in April.  Your participation in monthly meetings will be required over eight months (eight meetings total) beginning in September.  You and your mentor will receive a structured mentorship guide that will have a variety of great topics and resources for review before your monthly meetings.  The time you can give to each monthly meeting can be determined by you and your mentor.  We don’t expect this time commitment to exceed two hours per month, unless you and your mentor agree to meet more often.  Meetings can be in person, over the phone, via Skype – whatever is most convenient for both of you.  

To sign up:  Please provide the following to lawalumni@seattleu.edu by TOMORROW, August 14, 2015

• Your name and expected graduation date
• Your contact information and geographic mentor preference (phone, e-mail and physical address for geographic purposes)
• Three general practice areas of interest or JD Preferred/Beyond Traditional areas of interest – we will do our best to pair you with a professional that matches your preferences

Questions?  Contact lawalumni@seattleu.edu or Joan Knight at knightjo@seattleu.edu.

Representing Parents in Muckleshoot Youth-in-Need-of-Care Cases: Free CLE

Our friends at University of Washington School of Law have invited SU Law grads to attend a free CLE.

If you have questions or would like to RSVP, please email Stacey Lara, Director of the Parent Advocacy Project at UW School of Law's Native American Law Center.

WWL J-Fab Event & School Supplies Drive

Save the date for the Third Annual J-Fab Event & School Supplies Drive!

Please join Washington Women Lawyers Pierce County Chapter (PCWWL), as they honor the hard work and dedication of Jessica Hogan, a local teacher and artist with Hilltop Artists. PCWWL will also collect school supplies at the event, which will be donated.

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ledger Square Law, P.S., in Tacoma

Fall OCI Session 3 Deadline Extended to 5:00 pm

Due to continued technology issues, the deadline to submit applications for Session 3 of Fall OCI has been extended to 5 PM TODAY.