New research shows precisely how the prison-to-poverty cycle does its damage.
via Slate Magazine - Jurisprudence by Sasha Abramsky on 10/8/10
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AT NEW ORLEANS (SUNO)
Graduate and Professional Schools Program (GAP)
INFORMATION SHEET FOR REPRESENTATIVES
North Campus
Housing Activity Center
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Registration Starting at 8 AM
Please sign our Guest Book and pick-up your Name Tags
(at the Registration Desk)
Grad/Prof Fair From 9 AM to NOON
Refreshments Coffee, Soft Drinks, and Snacks are available throughout the Fair
Rest Rooms Off Main Lobby
Lunch Lunch will be provided starting at NOON
WE APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND EFFORT!
Join us on October 25 as Tulane BLSA teams with Law Women to welcome Kim Boyle, a partner at Phelps Dunbar here in New Orleans. Attorney Boyle has the distinction of serving the first female African-American President of the Louisiana State Bar Association in 2009-2010. On October 25, she will join us as part of a discussion on women and minorities in the field. We look forward to this event, as it promises to foster some excellent ideas and perspectives for legal professionals of both genders and all backgrounds.
"Dear Students,
I wanted to draw your attention to a special event taking place tomorrow. In connection with the annual meeting of the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) in downtown New Orleans this week, the Law School will co-host an informational and networking event about the practice of bankruptcy law. An impressive group of bankruptcy judges and top bankruptcy lawyers from across the country, including our own Professor Adam Feibelman, will come to the Law School tomorrow afternoon to present an introduction to bankruptcy practice to law students.
Bankruptcy law offers opportunities for challenging, highly sophisticated practice throughout the country, and job opportunities in the field are growing. The goal of this event is to ensure that law students (and even some interested pre-law students) understand the nature of the practice and the opportunities available there. Students who attend the panel presentation, from 4:00-5:00 p.m., will be invited to attend a reception afterward in the Multi-Purpose Room, where they will have a chance to interact with as many as 15 or 20 bankruptcy judges and many more top-flights lawyers in an extraordinary networking opportunity. (Needless to say, students must attend the panel presentation to be admitted to the reception.)
Please join me tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. in Room 110. An invitation is attached.
Best wishes,
David Meyer
David D. Meyer
Dean and Mitchell Franklin Professor of Law
Tulane University Law School"
Current Trends in the Practice of Bankruptcy Law
Wednesday, October 13 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tulane University Law School Room 110
John Giffen Weinmann Hall
Some of the country's most prominent judges and lawyers from several of the nation's premier law firms will lead a panel discussion about the practice of law, law school admission and the bankruptcy practice in particular.
Students will be afforded the rare opportunity to talk one on one with highly-skilled professionals about a potential career in the law or another of the many facets of the restructuring specialties.
Hosted by The National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges
Immediately followed by a reception sponsored by: The National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges
For more information or to RSVP e:mail: Angela_Gray@ohsb.uscourts.gov
BLSA would like to extend a huge thank you to its members for doing their parts and making lase week's event-- Eat•Pay•Love: the BLSA Bake Sale-- a success. From those who donated their time and manned the table, to those who offered their talents with baking (including coconut flan!)... we cannot stress our gratitude enough! We look forward to other fundraising endeavors in the future.
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| "Fireside" Chat with Judge Herbert A. Cade LABWA members joined Judge Herbert A. Cade for LABWA's first Fireside Chat with the Court on Thursday. As a brown bag lunch program designed to give LABWA members unfiltered access to the judiciary, Judge Cade shared his wisdom and insight on the challenges facing the African American community generally, and his experience as a member of the judiciary. Judge Cade offered "war stories" about cases where his rulings were overturned by the Fourth Circuit, and also enlightened us about the progress in the New Orleans judiciary from his days of practice to his days now serving on the bench. Judge Cade challenged LABWA to address many of the problems plaguing our communities and children, so let us all consider how we can answer his call. The next Fireside Chat will be December 30, 2010, as these events only occur on the 5th Thursdays of the month and are designed to give members who are unable to attend the regularly scheduled meetings an opportunity to receive an update on LABWA's business and all members a chance to interact with the judiciary. LABWA Mentor-Mentee "RAIN GARDEN" LABWA will join RY Girls and the Young Professional Engineers of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), a not-for-profit technical and educational organization, to construct a "rain-garden" in the Ninth Ward, on October 2, 2010 from 9:00am until 2:00pm. Young engineers will explain technology of the rain-garden - a bioswale designed to remove silt and pollutants from rainfall runoff before it reaches surface waters. This exercise is aimed at building respect for and making a positive impact on the environment. Mayor Landrieu will make the welcome address for this event, the community service component of the WEF convention, in New Orleans this week! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LABWA Rejunvention and Symposium Retreat Andi Grooms, a Life Coach with CEG Worldwide will be on hand to do an interactive workshop! Stephanie A. Finley, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, will give the keynote address. Other sessions include: "Spirituality and the Law," "Motions for Summary Judgment: From the Court's Perspective," "Criminal Law: A Primer....," "Lessons on Practice Management from A Solo Practitioner," "What I Want To Be When I Grow Up," "Let's Make A Plan," "Legislative Update: Bills Affecting The Black Community," and "Beyond The Courtroom Runway: A Fashion Show and Demonstration." Don't Delay . . . go to www.labwa.net and click on the registration link! Community Service Project LABWA is encouraging you to give back by participating in the UNCF 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2010 in New Orleans, LA starting at the Riverview area (behind Audubon Zoo). Registration begins at 7:30am and the run/walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m. There will also be a kids tent. Registration is $35. Also attached is a link to the UNCF calendar where you can download the registration form and obtain more information. For any LABWA members who do participate, please send an email to Darleene Peters at dpeters@irwinllc.com so that we can note your attendance and support and also to let you know of any other LABWA members who may be participating. Click here for more information2010 Kick Off Party. Annual Lemelle Mixer On Thursday, October 7, 2010, 6-8pm, Loyola A.P. Tureaud BLSA Chapter of Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law will hold its annual Lemelle Mixer at the federal court house. LABWA and New Orleans Martinet Louis Society are co-sponsoring this event with the A.P. Tureaud Chapter as a way to foster relationships with law students. Mark your calendars and show your support!!! Getting on Solid Ground - Real Estate Law The American Bar Association's Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, Inc.; and the Louisiana Association of Black Women Attorneys are partnering with the LSBA to host Getting on Solid Ground in Real Estate Law, a series of six real estate law educational programs for new and intermediate real estate attorneys. The sessions will occur during lunch time at the Louisiana Bar Center (601 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA) on October 6, October 13, November 3, January 19, February 9, and February 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each session is approved for 1 hour of CLE and includes lunch. Program Agenda: Registration -- 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Lunch -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon CLE session -- 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Each session is $25.00, including lunch. Or, participants may save money by registering for all six sessions for only $100. Please contact the Sonjanita Jordan at (504)619-0115 or via e-mail at Sonjanita.Jordan@lsba.org Volunteer with Urban League College Track's Mock Trial Class! The Urban League College Track Program, in partnership with the New Orleans Kids Partnership, is seeking law students, lawyers or professionals in the legal field this fall! Develop important skills while engaging students in a fun mock case! What is Urban League College Track? Urban League College Track supports motivated students to succeed in high school and graduate from college. This is done by setting high expectations and providing rigorous academic preparation, opportunities for leadership development and enrichment, and guidance through the college application and selection processes through our three core services areas: Academic Affairs, Student Life, and College Affairs. This fall semester, 15-20 high school students will participate in a mock trial class once a week. We need law students or professionals to help us facilitate the mock trial class. Facilitators may choose what day of the week (M-F) and time (4:45-5:45 PM or 5:50-6:50 PM) works best for them. Trials and curriculum will be provided. For more information, please contact Lauren Pigeon at Lpigeon@collegetrack.org or at (504) 920-8484. | |
Women Making Moves | |
Darleene Peters, LABWA's Community Service Chairperson, has recently been selected to serve as a board member for First Line Schools, an organization committed to create and inspire great public schools in New Orleans. The organization currently operates four K-8 charter schools in New Orleans and promises more to come, including high schools, in the next few years. First Line Schools is well-known for its Edible School Yard program, which promotes healthy food choices and lifestyles in schools through student participation in gardening and cooking classes. Claire McDaniel has recently been selected by the Labor & Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association to participate in its fellowship program for the Section's Young Lawyers Division Program. She will serve a two- year fellowship term as a member of the Occupational Safety and Health Law Committee. This will allow her to be a proactive member of the Section, gain exposure to the labor and employment law practice area, and further professionally develop. | |
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