IN THIS ISSUE...- Student Parent Alliance Scholarship Fund Created to Support Parenting Law Students
- Featured Hall of Fame Honorees
- Upcoming Public Lectures & CLE Events
- Faculty in the News
- In Memoriam
- CMLAA News & Events
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Student Parent Alliance Scholarship Fund Created to Support Parenting Law Students
CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has established a Student Parent Alliance Scholarship Fund, created to aid in removing barriers for parenting law students that would prevent them from succeeding in law school. This scholarship fund will aid parents wishing to attend law school by providing financial assistance to those in need that will help cover the cost of tuition, books, childcare expenses, or any other expenses related to a parent’s success in law school.
The Student Parent Alliance (SPA) was established at CSU C|M|LAW in 2020 by 3L Jillian Gosser, to aid current parenting students in law school and make law school more accessible for future parenting students. The organization currently has more than 20 student members. SPA wants parenting students of all walks of life to know that they are seen and supported.
“No one should be denied the opportunity to further their education and create a better life for their children because of being a parent,” explained Jillian. “Parents in law school often face undeniable financial struggles, as the set law school student loan budget is not meant to accommodate the support of an entire family or childcare expenses. It is not enough that my amazing support system allows me to go to law school. I want every mom or dad to be able to come to law school and this scholarship is a great first step in that direction.”
Thanks to the leadership of current SPA President Gianna Colucci, a 3L student, three prominent alumni have stepped forward to provide the first $10,000 for the SPA Scholarship Fund - Christine LaSalvia ’03, David Nager ’90 and Tim Misny ’80, all of whom spoke at the evening program. (See Cleveland 19 News’ Coverage of the Panel) The fund needs to raise at least an additional $15,000 to endow the fund and make it a permanent scholarship.
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Featured Hall of Fame Honorees
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James A. Lowe
Class of 1972 Partner, Lowe Eklund Wakefield Co., LPA
"When I got to Cleveland-Marshall I was selling commercial and industrial real estate by day and attending law school at night. But I got inspired by multiple faculty and by my Moot Court experience and found my passion as a trial lawyer. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do for the past 48 years."
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Judge Richard M. Markus
Judge, Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals (Retired)
"By their natural inclinations and their training, lawyers acquire leadership roles even if they don’t practice law. Cleveland-Marshall is the incubation nest for our community’s leaders in all parts of government, commerce, and social progress. My opportunity to participate in that development greatly contributed to my life’s satisfaction."
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Alan Jay Rom
Class of 1972 Founder, Rom Law P.C.
"What Cleveland-Marshall College of Law means to me is, in a word, 'opportunity.' It gave me the opportunity to live my dreams for which I am forever grateful. My participation on the Board of Visitors is one way I can give back for all that was given to me so that others can live their dreams."
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Barbara K. RomanClass of 1977 Partner, Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis
"I sought a career in law in order to assist in problem solving for others but never imagined the doors a Cleveland-Marshall Law degree would open for me. My C|M|LAW education taught me the importance of the rule of law in our society and to be disciplined, community focused and diligent in achieving justice. My legal education and career in law has shaped my thinking and changed my perspective and view of the world. I am proud to have been a graduate of C|M|LAW at a time when fewer women were among its classes and continue to encourage others to take advantage of our outstanding Cleveland law school."
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Upcoming Public Lectures & CLE Events
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Maintaining Hope, Finding Freedom: Stories of Release from Wrongful ImprisonmentFriday, October 15 | 3:30 p.m. | In-PersonProfessor Jonathan Witmer-Rich will moderate a panel featuring Adjunct Professor and 2021 Leader-on-the-Rise Kim Corral '12 and a number of her clients who have been exonerated or released after serving time for wrongful convictions or excessive sentences. Panelists will include Ruel Sailor, Charles Jackson, and Michael Thompson. The panelists will discuss their experiences trying to maneuver the legal system from inside, how they maintained hope, and their experiences with lawyers that shaped their cases.
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Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection
An Inside Look at the State of Cyber Jobs
Tuesday, October 19 | 12:00 p.m. | Virtual
This webinar takes place during the 2021 National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week led by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) at the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Professor Brian Ray will lead a discussion with two industry leaders, Kirk Herath, Chief Privacy Officer, Nationwide Insurance (ret.) and Spence Witten, Senior Advisor, 38North Security to learn how to start a career in the exciting and fast-growing cybersecurity and data privacy fields.
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Racial Justice Community Conversations in conjunction with the Faculty Spotlight Series
Implicit Bias, Dehumanization and Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System
Wednesday, October 20 | 12:00 p.m. | Virtual
Professor Reginald Oh, CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Attendees will learn more about the racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system and how those disparities were created and remain today.
1 free hour CLE pending
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The Cleveland State Law Review and C|M|LAW IPTA's Symposium
IP+ The National Non-IP IP Conference: Innovation Law, Intellectual Property, Emerging Tech, and Business
Friday, October 29 | 9:30 a.m. | Virtual
Featuring panels on why innovation keeps general counsels up at night, how intellectual property and innovation law can respond to emerging tech like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and medical innovation; academics presenting new theories and proposed changes to innovation law; and financial experts on the valuation and market for innovation assets.
5 hours CLE pending
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Criminal Justice Forum
Defense Dialogues: Representing the Accused Before International Criminal Tribunals Thursday, November 4 | 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
Kate Gibson
Kate Gibson has been practicing before international criminal courts and tribunals since 2005, appearing before the ICC, ICTR, IRMCT, ECCC and SCSL on some of the leading cases before these courts. Currently, Kate is the co-counsel of Bosco Ntaganda before the ICC, and also represents Rohingya victims in the Bangladesh/Myanmar situation. Kate also leads the legal team of Paul Rusesabagina, charged with terrorism in Rwanda, and is a member of the Defense team of former President of Kosovo Hashim Thaçi before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.
The lecture will discuss her experience as a criminal defense lawyer before the most prominent international criminal tribunals. She will discuss issues such as procedural particularities, but also specialized defenses such as superior orders, necessity, insanity, mental disease, and duress. Finally, she will focus on differences between representing defendants before international tribunals, such as the International Criminal Court, and domestic tribunals.
1 free hour CLE pending
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Faculty Spotlight Series
Facial Recognition, Surveillance and Privacy Tuesday, November 9 | 5:00 p.m. | Virtual
Professor Brian Ray, Director, Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection and Leon and Gloria Plevin Professor of Law
Professor Brian Ray has extensive experience in information governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy. He co-founded and directs the Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection and edits the Center-sponsored SSRN Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and eDiscovery eJournal. Ray also co-founded the Cleveland eDiscovery, Data Security and Privacy Roundtable, an informal group of lawyers, judges and academics that meets monthly to discuss issues surrounding electronic discovery, cybersecurity and data privacy issues.
1 free hour CLE pending
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Prof. Plecnik Cited by Congressional Research Service Report
Professor John Plecnik's article, “Officers Under the Appointments Clause,” was cited and quoted by the Congressional Research Service, which works exclusively for the United States Congress to provide policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the Senate and House.
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Prof. Ray Submitted Testimony on Ohio Blockchain Bill
The Ohio Senate invited Professor Brian Ray to submit written testimony at a hearing on HB 177, which would permit public entities in Ohio to use blockchain technology to improve government services. Ray previously submitted testimony supporting the bill at an Ohio House committee hearing this summer.
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Prof. Sagers Cited by FTC Commissioner in Call for Commission Reforms
Professor Chris Sagers was cited In a policy statement by Federal Trade Commissioner Rohit Chopra. Commissioner Chopra, who has been a critic of reduced antitrust enforcement, called for more careful review of the effectiveness of the Commission’s work while citing Sagers' explanation of flaws in a study that claimed to have compiled empirical evidence showing the effectiveness of the agency’s merger enforcement program.
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Prof. Sterio Assisted Ukrainian Transitional Justice Project
Professor Milena Sterio participated as a panelist and expert in an interactive session with a group of Ukrainian government officials and representatives of their civil society on topics related to transitional justice. Sterio has been an active participant in a project, led by NGO, the Public International Law and Policy group, on developing various transitional justice mechanisms in Ukraine.
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In Memoriam- Ronald J. Russo '96
- Perry Mastrocola '00
- Judge Nancy McDonnell '85
- Lyle A. Pastoret '79
- Sheldon S. Schweikert '64
- Andrew W. Rauzan '11
- Joseph B. Jerome '75
- Lester T. Tolt '63
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Upcoming CMLAA CLE On-Demand Webinars
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Live Interactive CLE Webinar
Modern Issues in Divorce; Custody, Support and Finances Saturday, October 23, 2021 | 9:00 am
Presenters: Carolyn C. Soeder | Associate, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs Carl A. Murway | Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Learn from legal and industry experts on the topics of: Modern Issues in Divorce and Child Custody Cases and Child Support-Recent Statutory Amendments and High Income Cases.
2.0 General Credit CLE Hours Pending
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Live Interactive CLE Webinar
2021 Ethics Seminar with Kegler BrownSaturday, November 13, 2021 | 9:00 am
Presenters: Jason Beehler | Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Shana B. DeMooy | Associate, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Chris Weber | Managing Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter’s annual seminar on professional responsibility. This well-regarded seminar is focused on providing Ohio’s lawyers and judges with timely information regarding ethics and professionalism.
3.0 Professional Conduct Credit CLE Hours Pending
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CMLAA CLE On-Demand Webinars On-demand webinars available virtually via Zoom recording.
Procedural Aspects of Landlord/Tenant Law 2.0 General Credit CLE Hours
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2020 Ethics Seminar with Kegler Brown 2.75 Professional Conduct CLE Hours
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Personal Injury: PI in a Box 3.0 General Credit CLE Hours
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Civil, Criminal and Traffic Rules Update: What You Need to Know in 2021 2.0 General Credit Hours and 1.0 Professional Conduct Credit Hour
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The Hopes and Hold-Ups of Immigration Law: A New Administration and the Effects of a Pandemic 1.0 General Credit CLE Hour
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The Home Construction Project 3.0 General Credit CLE Hours
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Revisiting the Calls for Equality in the Criminal Justice System and Ohio’s Path Forward 2.0 Professional Conduct Credit CLE Hours
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Record Sealing Update: An Overview of the Big Changes in Ohio’s Expungement Law 1.0 General Credit CLE Hour
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