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UNIVERSITY OF SFLORIDA Fredric G. Levin College of Law Fredric G. Levin College of Law Newsletter Vol. 5 No. 8 October 8, 2001 Inside: Staff/Faculty/Student Potluck * Law School 'Attack on Everyone is invited to the annual Staff/Faculty/ America' Events (3) Student Potluck Supper Tuesday (Oct. 9), 5:30 p.m., Maguire Village Recreation Center. Bring a friend, * Orlando Attorneys partner, spouse and/or your kids. (Since it's potluck, Head College Alumni it won't matter if you're running late.) UF's Law Groups (4) Association for Women is providing fried chicken. * Faculty You are asked to bring soda, a side dish or dessert. Accomplishments (6) (Can be home-made or store-bought.) Maps are posted around the school. For informa- * Supreme Court Judges tion, directions or access to a refrigerator that day, Moot Court (7) contact Dawn Henrichon at dhenrich@law.ufl.edu. Patent Law Externship Speech David Day of the UF Office of Technology Licensing will speak about Patent Law externships Tuesday (Oct. 9), 5:30 p.m., 296 Holland Hall. The event is sponsored by the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Association. All are welcome. Supreme Court Justices Pizza and Movie Attend Flag Ceremony Students are invited to a free movie night spon- Chief Justice and Justices of the Florida sored by the Center for Governmental Responsibility Supreme Court, Dean Jon Mills and law school Wednesday (Oct. 10), 7 p.m., 232 Holland Hall. The faculty and staff participated in a special flag Check out our free movie will be "Erin Brockovich," with free popcorn, ceremony at the law school Sept. 28. Roommate Referral pizza, and drinks. Seating is limited, so e-mail A flag flown over the U.S. Capitol and request- and Book Exchange timlstevens@hotmail.com to reserve a seat. ed by Dean Mills from Congresswoman Karen services, publications Leadership Ethics Workshop Thurman was raised during the ceremony by Leadership Ethics Workshop members of Gainesville's VFW Post 2811 (Post and information on Student organization members are encouraged to Commander Gary Powers, District 14 Commander the College of Law attend a Leadership Ethics Workshop Thursday, Oct. Hank Korrecta and members Ed Elderbaum and Web site: 25, 12:40 p.m., 296 Holland Hall. It is sponsored by Ben Bozman). WCJB-TV featured the event on www.law.ufl.edu. ABA, JMBA, LCC and Office of Student Affairs. newcasts. Topics will include leadership styles, etiquette and Mills and the Chief Justice made brief com- The site also features ethics and tips for running your organization. RSVP ments relating to national patriotism and America's past issues of FlaLaw to Noemar Castro (castro@law.ufl.edu) by Oct. 23. rule of law during this time of international con- (in full color) as well flict. The Justices were visiting the law school for as other law school Family Picnic Saturday annual judging of the Moot Court competition materials. Click on Students, faculty and staff are invited to a family (story page 3.) Communications Office Program "Publications." picnic at Lake Wauberg's North Pavillion Saturday Assistant Christine Williams led the group in (Oct. 13), 11 a.m.-2 pm. There will be a volleyball singing the national anthem. (Continuedpage 5) FlaLaw 1 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 Intel President/ CEO to Speak Pro Bono Small Group Meeting Program. Finalists should be eligible for placement The UF community is Ifyou would like to pursue your interest in Pro during the 2002 placement cycle. urged to attend a UF Bono work, sign up in Career Services for a Pro Students who meet PMI requirements will be residential Lecture by Bono Small Group Meeting. The next session will invited to participate in a structured assessment Craig Barrett, President be Tuesday (Oct. 9), 1-1:30 p.m. Meetings will be center process during January and February. Final Coand CO of ntel every other Tuesday at 1 p.m. until Nov. 6. Sign up selection is based on student participation and per- Corporation, on The for an appointment in Career Services. formance in a one-day assessment center process. Future of Computing and For information and an application, stop by CoTmmunication s, Apply by Oct. 31 for Presidential Career Services. Tuesday (Oc. 9), 1:30 Management Intern Program Events for ctober 2:30 p.m., University Events for October Auditorium. Applications for the 2001 Presidential The nature and scope of Management Intern (PMI) Program must be post- ct 18 Alternatives to I & Big Firmsart the topic touches virtually marked by Oct. 31. Successful candidates will be IV Careers with Small and Mid-size Firms, every program and disci- students from diverse social and cultural back- 12:45 p.m., Bailey Courtroom pline at UF. More infor- grounds who are academically prepared, motivated Oct. 25 Alternatives to OCI & Big Firms, mation regarding Dr. and interested in meeting the challenges of public Part V Non-Traditional Legal Careers, Barrett's presentation can service. The positions are two-year federal govern- 12:45 p.m., Bailey Courtroom be found at http://www.uff ment internships. Oct. 26-27 National Public Interest Law ufl.edu/IntelLecture. Students graduating in December, May or July Career Fair (hosted by NAPIL), Washington, are eligible to be nominated by their educational D.C. institution for participation in the 2001 PMI SJob Search Checklist for October Things to do to get you on track with your job search. In addition to attending career-related programs, If you are: You should be: 1L 1st semester Waiting until Nov. 1 to seek counseling from Career Services. 1L 2nd semester/2L Filling out applications for Federal Government Internship programs. (Career Services has a handbook listing agency deadlines, many of which are early fall.) Becoming more involved in school and community organizations to develop leadership skills and a network. Exploring employment opportunities as a Judicial Clerk. E-mail Laura Traynham (traynham@law.ufl.edu) ifyou want to be added to her Judicial Clerkship e-mail distribution list. Attending a Pro Bono Small Group meeting if you want to participate. (Meetings are alternate Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Sign up in Career Services.) 3L Filling out applications for Federal Government Honors programs. (Check the Government Handbook in Career Services for early fall deadlines.) Exploring employment opportunities as a Judicial Clerk (see 1L). Attending a Pro Bono Small Group meeting (see 1L). Generating interview leads with prospective employers identified through networking, professional journals and job listings. *Reporting all job offers to the Center for Career Services. FlaLaw 2 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 Legal Implications of the 'Attack on America' The immediate past vice president of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Judge Christopher Weeramantry of Sri Lanka (top left, Can Help with professors Christopher Slobogin The annual University and Michael Gordon) was one of the of Florida Community featured speakers Sept. 26 at a panel dis- Campaign drive closely cussion of the "Legal Implications of the coordinated with, but 'Attack on America.'" More than 250 independent of, the members of the law school community Gainesville-Alachua and public attended the 90-minute County United Way session (available on tape). Campaign is well Weeramantry, Associate Dean underway. Michael Seigel and professors Alyson "For those waiting for a Flournoy, Michael Gordon, Berta proper time, let me urge Hernandez-Truyol, Diane Mazur, you to think about this Winston Nagan, Juan Perea, Don soon," said law school Peters and Sharon Rush participated in Campaign Representative the session organized by Associate Dean Professor Joseph Little. Christopher Slobogin. "The needs are as great as The panel (right) discussed legal ever in our community this implications of the events of September k year and may be worsened 11, from the perspective of their areas of k by the economic turn- expertise. down. I am aware many have contributed to NY funds. But please do not overlook the hungry, homeless, parentless, aggrieved and wounded in 'Realities of Religion and Humanity' Draws Crowd GainesvileandwAlachua Gainesville and Alachua Representatives of Jewish, Muslim and Christian County. Our local misfor- tunes will be addressed faiths and area organizations participated in "The only by our local Realities of Religion and Humanity: Principles vs. only by our local generosity." Perceptions" Sept. 25. The panel discussion cen- tered on religious issues and misinformation result- For information the ing from the Sept. 11 "Attack on America." campaign or to contribute, The event was organized by Center for the y contact Unit Coordinator SMarilyn Henderson Study of Race and Race Relations Assistant (HendesonB@a. (HendersonMB@law. Director Desta Meghoo-Peddie. Panelists included Father Tim Lozier (top, left) (Litte@aw. uf edu) from St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Rabbi Andy Koren (top, right), Professor Richard Hiers, UF Clinical Assistant Professor Ashraf Hassanein (bottom, left), Mosque representative and law school student Haseeb Jabbar (bottom, right), Dr. Michael Gannon, UF Religion Professor Zoharah Simmons and Professor Juan Perea. FlaLaw 3 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 Legal Implications of the 'Attack on America' The immediate past vice president of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Judge Christopher Weeramantry of Sri Lanka (top left, Can Help with professors Christopher Slobogin The annual University and Michael Gordon) was one of the of Florida Community featured speakers Sept. 26 at a panel dis- Campaign drive closely cussion of the "Legal Implications of the coordinated with, but 'Attack on America.'" More than 250 independent of, the members of the law school community Gainesville-Alachua and public attended the 90-minute County United Way session (available on tape). Campaign is well Weeramantry, Associate Dean underway. Michael Seigel and professors Alyson "For those waiting for a Flournoy, Michael Gordon, Berta proper time, let me urge Hernandez-Truyol, Diane Mazur, you to think about this Winston Nagan, Juan Perea, Don soon," said law school Peters and Sharon Rush participated in Campaign Representative the session organized by Associate Dean Professor Joseph Little. Christopher Slobogin. "The needs are as great as The panel (right) discussed legal ever in our community this implications of the events of September k year and may be worsened 11, from the perspective of their areas of k by the economic turn- expertise. down. I am aware many have contributed to NY funds. But please do not overlook the hungry, homeless, parentless, aggrieved and wounded in 'Realities of Religion and Humanity' Draws Crowd GainesvileandwAlachua Gainesville and Alachua Representatives of Jewish, Muslim and Christian County. Our local misfor- tunes will be addressed faiths and area organizations participated in "The only by our local Realities of Religion and Humanity: Principles vs. only by our local generosity." Perceptions" Sept. 25. The panel discussion cen- tered on religious issues and misinformation result- For information the ing from the Sept. 11 "Attack on America." campaign or to contribute, The event was organized by Center for the y contact Unit Coordinator SMarilyn Henderson Study of Race and Race Relations Assistant (HendesonB@a. (HendersonMB@law. Director Desta Meghoo-Peddie. Panelists included Father Tim Lozier (top, left) (Litte@aw. uf edu) from St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Rabbi Andy Koren (top, right), Professor Richard Hiers, UF Clinical Assistant Professor Ashraf Hassanein (bottom, left), Mosque representative and law school student Haseeb Jabbar (bottom, right), Dr. Michael Gannon, UF Religion Professor Zoharah Simmons and Professor Juan Perea. FlaLaw 3 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 LEXIS LEXIS Two Orlando Attorneys to Head College Alumni Groups LEXIS Appellate Advocacy training will Two Orlando attorneys have been named to be held all week. Times Sed a e. i head the two College of Law alumni organizations will be announced by fesss an pte responsible for helping fund and guide the nation's around the school. largest public law school. Marybeth McDonald of McDonald & Rodgers Remember to bring your P.A. will lead the UF Law Center Association LEXIS JDs. gBoard of Trustees, and Bruce M. Harris of Gray wi be held Monday Harris & Robinson P.A. is new president of the Law Alumni Council. Both took office at the (Oct. 8) Intermediate training at 9 a.m., and groups' fall meeting last week. Marybeth McDonald succeeds Robie Robinson (cen- Tuesday (Oct. 9) "Our university and law school have benefitted ter) as chairman of the UF Law Center Association esday from a distinguished tradition of alumni leader- Inc. Board of Trustees. The Trustees are working Intermediate training at 9 aii d Dean on Mils. "e are er raef closely with Dean Jon Mills (left) to expand UF's law a.m., Advanced training ship," sai d Dean Jon Mils. W e er grteful library and build a Student-Faculty Academic Center. al s 12:40 p.m. for the involvement and expertise of these gradu- at 12:40 p.m. ates in helping us carry out our academic mission." Lexis congratulates McDonald will lead the advisory board for Bret Jones on winning r100 in the LEXIS 2001-2003, succeeding attorney Richard M. Robinson of Gray Harris & Robinson, who served weekly contest. as chairman since 1998. Harris succeeds West Palm Beach attorney Bill Bone, who served for the past year. "I am honored to have the privilege of serving in this position at such an important time in the law school's history," McDonald said. "We are on the UF's Law Alumni Council's new president, Bruce way to achieving our goal of expanding and reno- Harris (left), talks with Dean Mills and Immediate vaing his state's premier law suchool so we lcan Past President Bill Bone about organization efforts to increase outreach events and student activities continue to provide the finest quality legal educa- support in 2001-2002. tion to Florida citizens and to advance into the ranks of the nation's Top 10 public law schools." "Great law schools have great alumni participa- McDonald will guide the Board as it secures tion," Harris said. "Though we can't ever fully pay Videosremaining private funds necessary for planned back the school for the education and opportunities The Media Services expansion of the college's law library and construc- it has given, we can help make the College of Law Center in the law library tion of a new Student-Faculty Academic Center a better place for current and future students. has collections of videos on due to begin construction in 2002. Already more "Ninety-nine percent of us are able to give more than 100 topics. than $4 million has been contributed by UF law something back, yet less than 15 percent actually Names of the most popular alumni, friends, faculty and law firms toward the do," Harris continued. "So I hope to work with videos are indexed on the January goal of $5 million, needed to secure state other council members to involve greater numbers library Web page matching funds of $5 million. of alumni in supporting our school, and in offering (www.law.ufl.edulic/). Harris leads a group of more than 180 represen- the kinds of outreach events and services our alum- Videos are available for tatives of UF's graduating classes who assist the ni want and need." viewing in the Media law school with alumni outreach activities such as Other new appointments to the Alumni Council Services area, but cannot receptions, reunions and CLE, and with fund rais- include Ken Johnson, Naples, president-elect, and be checked out. ing and student mentoring activities. Oscar Sanchez, Miami, secretary. Appointments to Center hours are Harris said his goals include increasing commu- the Council's Executive Committee include Tim 7:30 a.m.- 11:45 p.m., nication with alumni and students, and building a Cerio, Tampa; Patrick Cousins, West Palm Beach; Monday-Thursday; stronger foundation of involvement and support for Adam Hall, Miami; Larry Keefe, Fort Walton 7:30 a.m.-7:45 p.m., the law school, in addition to supporting the build- Beach; Paul Linder, Orlando; Barry Silber, Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., ing campaign efforts. Pensacola; George Vaka, Tampa; and Evan Saturday; and 11 a.m.- Yegelwel, Jacksonville. 11:45 p.m., Sunday. F laLaw I 4 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 (Announcements continued) JTLP Board tournament, pie-throwing contest, games with pro- Meeting fessors and other activities, and food from David's The Journal of BBQ. Friends and family welcome. The event is co- Technology Law & Policy sponsored by JMBA, ABA, LCC, Office of Student will have a General Board Affairs and the Dean's office to bring the campus Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16, community together in an informal, festive atmos- 7:30 p.m., 190A Holland phere, and raise money toward the UF Community Hall. Topics will include Campaign which helps support 62 Alachua completion of the Fall 2001 County area agencies, including Red Cross and Open Write-on Competition United Way. Tickets will be on sale through Oct. 12 and work assignments. If for $3 in the JMBA Office and from Claire Journal members have any Phi Alpha Delta Wins Praise Nordstedt in the Dean's Office. Children five and questions, contact Editor-in- younger eat free. For information: Don Londeree Chief Laura Dennard at Phi Alpha Delta held its annual District (dlonderee@ ufl. edu), Amanda Kunz dennard@tifl. edu. XXVI Convention in Delray Beach Sept. 21-23. (katgirl379@aol.com) or Noemar Castro, Representatives from seven Florida law (castro@law.uf. edu). Apply by 15th for schools attended, including UF's Fletcher SChapter represented by Justice Matthew EASLS Meets Thursday Certificate Program Fornaro (left), District Justice and UF Alumnus The Enterainmen, Ar, and Spors Law Sociey The Environmena l and Keith Rizzardi, and Clerk Louis Rosen. The (EASLS) will meet Thursday (Oct. 11), 4:10 p.m., ndes a Program Flecher Chaper received recogniion for many 190C Holland Hall curriculum, of its innovative community-service efforts and career 'brown bag' lunch- accomplishments, including "Paint Your Heart JMBA/Shands Volunteer Program eons, independent study Out Gainesville" and business-card sales. opportunities, summer JMBA members are encouraged to speak with e rnis, e me externships, environmental any JMBA representative or stop by the office to pe moot court competition, Environmental Law Society, learn more about a new Shands Hospital volunteer and annual Public Interest Environmental opportunity. Once trained, JMBA members can visit Conference. The deadline for applying for the patients as their schedules permit. Environmental and Land Use Law Certificate Program is Oct. 15. For information: Program Assistant Marla Wolfe, 319 Holland Hall, JMBA has a newly designed JMBA t-shirt for 392.3572, wolfemarla@law.ufl.edu. sale for $14. Stop by its office to view or buy. Accessing Archived Law Exams click on "Course Reserves." I Matthew Bender Authority on Demand, the law school Oct. 24 You can search by instructor's aangm http://www.bender.com, from home by using a and Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-5 name or course number. Note that all exams password that a reference librarian can give you. p.m. Mark your calendars mentioned online are not available full-text online. Authority on-Demand includes such popular series to help save lives. To Exams available will have a "View Exam" link titles as "Understanding Criminal Law" and donate you must be 17 or under the course title. "Understanding Torts." Come by the reference desk older, weigh at least 103 I have also made up course guides for Torts, for the password. Passwords are changed every pounds and show a valid Contracts, Civil Procedure, Bankruptcy, Criminal week so make sure you have the current one. photo I.D. If you have Law, Evidence, Constitutional Law and Property. Christopher Vallandingham, any questions about the These include information about treatises and nut- Reference Librarian, donation process or your shells available at the Legal Information Center Legal Information Center ability to donate, cali that pertain to the particular subject and relevant Civitan at 334.1000. FlaLa w 5 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 Westlaw In The Spotlight *Professor Fletcher Baldwin was Si w Information as provided by faculty and staff and by regular interviewed by an Asian media center a new car? Sign winning searhes ofn Sgapore about money laundering a new car? Sign up for in Singapore about money launderin the Westlaw Rewards Associate Dean Michael Siegel was and the possible international flow of Program at quoted in the Florida Times-Union funds among terrorists responsible www. lawschool. Westlaw. regarding possible increases of the for the events of Sept. 11. Baldwin com. Click on the power of the Department of Justice, Rewards icon, then specifically wiretapping, in Attorney Clifford Jones, visiting instructor in law and follow directions. Every General John Ashcroft's anti- Seigel Staff Attorney in the Center for Governmental time you sign on to terrorism bill. Responsibility, lectured Oct. 1 on "The Legal Westlaw, you accrue System of the European Union" to faculty and points towards valuable Professor Barbara Woodhouse's students at the University of Miami. prizes, including the chapter, "The Status of Children: A chance to win a car. Story of Emerging Rights," appears An article by Professor Lyrissa Contact your Westlaw in Cross Currents: Family Law and Lidsky and Trial Team President student- Leslie Thomas, Ron Policy in the U.S. andEngland Michael Pike (3L), "Cybergossip or Mattson, Ted (Oxford Press). Her chapter, Woodhouse Securities Fraud?: Some First Hutchinson and "Children's Rights," appears in the Handbook of Amendment Guidance on Drawing Michelle Farkas if Youth andJustice (Kluwer). (Copies available in the Line," was accepted for publica- Lidsky you have any questions. Faculty Lounge.) tion in WallStreetLawyer.com. The article discuss- es complications that the First Amendment Professor James Nicholas was quoted imposes on courts and the U.S. Securities and in the Stuart News/Port St. Lucie Exchange Commission in regulation of financial News about a ruling in a landmark message boards. case of growth management. Nicholas Levin Mabie & Levin Professor of Professor Joseph Little was quoted Law Berta Esperanza Hernandez- in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune about Truyol will be on the opening a case where two young men were plenary panel for the "Feminist jailed for perjury without a jury trial. Theories of Relation in the Shadow of the Law," an interdisciplinary Hernandez-Truyol Little critical dialog sponsored by the Institute for Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Affiliate Professor Paul J. Magnarella presented in September a paper entitled "The Evolving Right of Self-Determination of Indigenous Peoples," at the Sixth Tribal Sovereignty Symposium: Defending Magnarella Indigenous Peoples' Heritage and Autonomy, Marie Wolfe, Program Assistant for the Legal held at St. Thomas University School of Law, Information Center, handles paperwork for student Miami. He has published "Turkey," in Countries assistants and other library staff. (Wolfe was incor- rectly identified as Susan Noonan in last week's and Their ultures (Macmillan, 2001) (M. Ember FlaLaw. We regret the error.) Photoby JakeHannaway. & C.R. Ember, eds.). FlaLaw 6 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 Supreme Court Justices Judge Moot Court Florida Supreme Court --- -- . Chief Justice Charles Wells, g. . Justices Major Harding, . Harry Anstead, Barbara Pariente, Ben Overton (retired) and Stephen Grimes (retired), and Judge Fred Hazouri (Florida 4th District Court) judged the 16th annual Zimmerman Shuffield Kiser & Sutcliffe Moot Court Cup Photo courtesy of The Gainesville Sun Competition at the law school Sept. 28. Judges year for a select number of spots on the moot heard arguments regarding a 'case' drawn up by court team. Competitors submit appellate briefs students Jon Gatto and Scott Sausserto involving detailing arguments they would present if chosen racial diversity in the college admissions process. to represent the case. Students then argue the case "Best team presentation" went to Lauren twice before existing team members with final Heatwole and Scott Kalil. Heatwole also won for scores based on performance. best brief and best overall competitor, and Kalil Perry, Klingler, Heatwole and Kalil received won for best orator. Other participating students the top four scores of this year's applicants, then were John Perry and Robert Klingler. had two weeks to prepare for the competition. Second- and third-year students compete each ABA Judicial Internships Available Research Assistant The American Bar Association encourages stu- cate its selection by Feb. 4 (Personal interviews Needed dents to apply for the Dr. M.L. "Hank" Henry, Jr., may be required.) Professor Barbara Fund for Judicial Internships. The internships will 1. Law school and anticipated graduation date. Bennett Woodhouse provide a $3,500 stipend to a qualified law student 2. Law school grades and class rank (if available), needs one or more to support a 10-week summer judicial internship in academic honors earned, extra-curricular and research assistants to New York City under the auspices of the Lesbian co-curricular activities. help prepare drafts of and Gay Law Association Foundation of Greater 3. Undergraduate and/or other graduate degrees articles and book chap- New York (LeGaLFoundation). earned, specifying academic institution, major ters for publication. The fund was established in memory of Dr. field of study, and extra-curricular and co- Topics include Henry, whose ground-breaking work encouraged curricular activities. children's, family and openly lesbian and gay lawyers to seek and 4. Community activities or affiliations or other juvenile law. achieve judicial office in New York City. activities indicating public service. Applicants should be The internship will expose the student to a vari- 5. Statement of interest (maximum 500 words). upper level students who ety of courts or tribunals. It is intended for students 6. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two have studied family law with a demonstrated interest in, and commitment references familiar with the applicant's character and have strong research to, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. and qualifications. and bluebook skills. Diversity is valued, and all interested students are Leave resume in box on encouraged to apply. Questions concerning the application or door of 309 Holland Applicants should provide the following (to be specifics of the internship program can be directed Hall, or e-mail it to: received no later than Jan. 7) in a letter to the to the LeGaL Foundation office (212.353.9118). woodhous@law.ufl.edu. LeGaL Foundation, 799 Broadway, Suite 340, New York, N.Y. 10003. The committee will communi- F laLaw 7 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 Supreme Court Justices Judge Moot Court Florida Supreme Court --- -- . Chief Justice Charles Wells, g. . Justices Major Harding, . Harry Anstead, Barbara Pariente, Ben Overton (retired) and Stephen Grimes (retired), and Judge Fred Hazouri (Florida 4th District Court) judged the 16th annual Zimmerman Shuffield Kiser & Sutcliffe Moot Court Cup Photo courtesy of The Gainesville Sun Competition at the law school Sept. 28. Judges year for a select number of spots on the moot heard arguments regarding a 'case' drawn up by court team. Competitors submit appellate briefs students Jon Gatto and Scott Sausserto involving detailing arguments they would present if chosen racial diversity in the college admissions process. to represent the case. Students then argue the case "Best team presentation" went to Lauren twice before existing team members with final Heatwole and Scott Kalil. Heatwole also won for scores based on performance. best brief and best overall competitor, and Kalil Perry, Klingler, Heatwole and Kalil received won for best orator. Other participating students the top four scores of this year's applicants, then were John Perry and Robert Klingler. had two weeks to prepare for the competition. Second- and third-year students compete each ABA Judicial Internships Available Research Assistant The American Bar Association encourages stu- cate its selection by Feb. 4 (Personal interviews Needed dents to apply for the Dr. M.L. "Hank" Henry, Jr., may be required.) Professor Barbara Fund for Judicial Internships. The internships will 1. Law school and anticipated graduation date. Bennett Woodhouse provide a $3,500 stipend to a qualified law student 2. Law school grades and class rank (if available), needs one or more to support a 10-week summer judicial internship in academic honors earned, extra-curricular and research assistants to New York City under the auspices of the Lesbian co-curricular activities. help prepare drafts of and Gay Law Association Foundation of Greater 3. Undergraduate and/or other graduate degrees articles and book chap- New York (LeGaLFoundation). earned, specifying academic institution, major ters for publication. The fund was established in memory of Dr. field of study, and extra-curricular and co- Topics include Henry, whose ground-breaking work encouraged curricular activities. children's, family and openly lesbian and gay lawyers to seek and 4. Community activities or affiliations or other juvenile law. achieve judicial office in New York City. activities indicating public service. Applicants should be The internship will expose the student to a vari- 5. Statement of interest (maximum 500 words). upper level students who ety of courts or tribunals. It is intended for students 6. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of two have studied family law with a demonstrated interest in, and commitment references familiar with the applicant's character and have strong research to, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. and qualifications. and bluebook skills. Diversity is valued, and all interested students are Leave resume in box on encouraged to apply. Questions concerning the application or door of 309 Holland Applicants should provide the following (to be specifics of the internship program can be directed Hall, or e-mail it to: received no later than Jan. 7) in a letter to the to the LeGaL Foundation office (212.353.9118). woodhous@law.ufl.edu. LeGaL Foundation, 799 Broadway, Suite 340, New York, N.Y. 10003. The committee will communi- F laLaw 7 FLALAW NEWSLETTER OF THE FREDRIC G. LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW OCTOBER 8, 2001 Brown Bags Rescheduled For more events: http://www.law.ufl.edu/calendar/ Brown Bag lunch- October 12 Faculty Enrichment, Noon, Faculty Dining eons with Dean Jon 8 JLPP Meeting, 5:20 p.m., 297 HOL Room. Professor Thomas Cotter will present Mills have been 9 Patent Law Externships Presentation, his paper, "Gutenberg's Legacy: Copyright, rescheduled for 5:30 p.m., 296 HOL Censorship, and Religious Pluralism." Monday, Oct. 22 Toastmasters, 5:20 p.m., 190C HOL BLSA/Alumni Affairs, 2 p.m., Faculty (focusing on second- Sff/F /S PlDining Room year law students), and ue le e n ee 13 Law School Family Picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., p.m., McGuire Village Recreation Center . Thursday, Nov. 8 (mid- Lake Wauberg's North Pavillion semester Both Faculty Lunch Social, noon, Faculty semester update). Both Dining Room 15 CARIBLAW Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Dining Room will be held at 12:40 Auditorium JMBA Meeting, 6 p.m., Auditorium p.m. in the Faculty eeting, 6 p.m., A JLPP Meeting, 5:20 p.m., 190C HOL Meeting Room. Make L meeting, 5:20 p.m., 190A HOL 16 JTLP Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 190A HOL your voice heard. Free PAD Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 190C HOL your voice heard. Free Environmental and Land Use Society pizza available. Leadership Ethics Workshop, 12:40 p.m., Meeting, 5:15 p.m., 292 HOL 296 HOL Toastmasters, 5:20 p.m., 190C HOL 10 CGR Movie Night, 7 p.m., 232 HOL S* Brown Bag Faculty Workshop, 11:30 a.m., 11 Faculty Meeting, 12:40 p.m., Faculty Faculty Dining Room. Assistant Professor Dining Room Jonathan Cohen on "Legislating Apology." FlaLaw is published to Criminal Law Association, 4 p.m., Auditorium JMBA Meeting, 6 p.m., Auditorium help inform and coor- JLPP Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 297 HOL LCC Meeting, 5:20 p.m.190A HOL dinate activities of the EASLS Meeting, 4:10 p.m., 190C HOL law school community. Stan Huguenin, Director Pitch In America! of Communications. Editor: Debra Amirin, From UF's Enviromental and Land Use Law Society Third floor, hallway of Associate Director of Holland Hall Associate Director of Want to demonstrate your patriotism but can't Holland Hall Communications. 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