IN THIS ISSUE...- Hall of Fame Event Information
- Featured Hall of Fame Honorees
- CSU C|M|LAW Leader on the Rise Kimberly Kendall Corral '12
- Upcoming Public Lectures & CLE Events
- CMLAA News & Events
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Dean Lee Fisher and the faculty and staff of CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law are pleased to invite you to attend the
2021 CSU C|M|LAW Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The CSU C|M|LAW Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to honor the outstanding contributions to the success and prestige of our law school by distinguished alumni, community leaders, and former faculty and staff.
Friday, November 5, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Event
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2021 Honorees
Ann-Marie Ahern '98 Dean Linda L. Ammons Professor Emeritus Hyman Cohen Tim L. Collins '85 Colleen M. Cotter Justice Michael P. Donnelly '91 Georgia A. Froelich '84 M. Colette Gibbons '76 David H. Gunning, II '94 Judge Leo A. Jackson '50* Judge Nathaniel R. Jones* Max I. Kohrman 1918* Brent W. Larkin '86 Steven B. Lesser '79 James A. Lowe '72 Judge Richard M. Markus Alan Jay Rom '72 Barbara K. Roman '77 Hon. Basil M. Russo '72 Judge Brendan J. Sheehan '93 David C. Weiner F. Scott Wilson '81 Sonia Winner Margaret W. Wong Xenophon "Xen" Zapis '54* *deceased
2021 Leader on the Rise Kimberly Kendall Corral '12
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Levels of Participation
All proceeds will be used to support student scholarships.
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| Hall of Fame Champion ($120,000) - Event title sponsor
- Innumerable Celebration tickets
- 2 full-page inside and back cover ads in Celebration program
- Event signage recognition
- Program and website listing
- Speaking opportunity
| Dean's Circle ($25,000) - 16 Celebration tickets
- Full-page ad with preferred placement in Celebration program
- Event signage recognition
- Program and website listing
| 120 Society ($12,000) - 10 Celebration tickets
- Full-page ad in Celebration program
- Event signage recognition
- Program and website listing
| Firm Founder ($7,500) - 8 Celebration tickets
- 1/2-page ad in Celebration program
- Event signage recognition
- Program and website listing
| Managing Partner ($5,000) - 6 Celebration tickets
- 1/2-page ad in Celebration program
- Event signage recognition
- Program and website listing
| Partner ($2,500) - 4 Celebration tickets
- 1/4-page ad in Celebration program
- Event signage recognition
- Program and website listing
| Scholarship Circle ($1,200) - 4 Celebration tickets
- Program and website listing
| Friend Circle ($500) - 2 Celebration tickets
- Program and website listing
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Individual Supporter ($120): 1 Celebration ticket
Program Ads: Full-page ad: $3,000 (6.75" x 9", Full color) Half-page ad: $1,500 (6.75" x 4.375", Full color) Quarter-page ad: $750 (3.25" x 4.375", Full color)
Can't attend? Consider contributing your sponsorship directly to student scholarships at csulaw.org/donate.or text JUSTICE to 216-400-5145.
For more information on sponsorships, program ads and individual tickets, contact Ashley M. Presutto at a.presutto@csuohio.edu or 216.687.2286.
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Featured Hall of Fame Honorees
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Honorable Basil M. Russo
Class of 1972 Former Judge, Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals
"Cleveland-Marshall provided me, as a young married father of two, with the opportunity to obtain a law degree by attending evening classes so that I could work to support my family. The diversified education I received there not only prepared me for a law career, but gave me the background necessary to pursue a political career, as well as a film producing career."
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David C. Weiner
Weiner Law, LLC, C|M|LAW Board of Visitors
"As an adjunct faculty member, I get the yearly pleasure of interacting with a fresh class of inspiring, dedicated and committed young women and men. They make me look forward to every class and to see their progress as the class proceeds. I have also been excited by the upward progress of the law school—better and better."
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F. Scott Wilson
Class of 1981 Principal, Uplands Consulting LLC, C|M|LAW Board of Visitors
"I am very grateful for the many experiences C|M|LAW gave me; I felt very well prepared. I have very fond memories of the faculty, working in the library, Moot Court, and especially the spirit of camaraderie that existed among the students. And I met my wife, a classmate, there."
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Sonia WinnerPresident and CEO, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Vice-Chair, C|M|LAW Board of Visitors
"I am grateful for my legal education as it has given me the opportunity to support the mission of important nonprofits dedicated to children, education, and science.I use my legal education every single day, engaging in problem solving, strategic planning, and advocacy. Cleveland-Marshall remains close to my heart as I continue to be inspired by the backgrounds of our students. It is truly a school of opportunity. That resiliency will serve Cleveland-Marshall students well in all settings, regardless of whether it is in the courtroom or working for a nonprofit."
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2021 CSU C|M|LAW Leader on the Rise Kimberly Kendall Corral '12
A leader is a person who is engaged with others in order to work toward a common goal or for the greater good. That is an accurate description of the selfless post-conviction and criminal defense work of Kimberly Kendall Corral '12, who is being recognized by CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law with our 2021 Leader on the Rise Award.
“Kim personifies everything we are looking for when recognizing a Leader on the Rise,” explained CSU CM|LAW Dean Lee Fisher. “She combines immense legal knowledge with a passion for her legal practice and spends each day ‘living justice’ while working toward post-conviction relief and exoneration for her clients.”
“Being named Leader on the Rise is truly an honor,” said Corral. “To me, it is an acknowledgment that I am on the right path but also a reminder that I still have a long way to go and a lot that I can accomplish.”
Kim will receive her award at CSU C|M|LAW’s Hall of Fame Celebration on November 5 alongside 25 distinguished alumni, community leaders, and former faculty and staff being inducted in the Hall of Fame who have contributed to the past, present, and/or future success and reputation of CSU C|M|LAW.
“It is amazing to be honored around inductees with so much more experience,” said Corral. “It is incredible that my work, in a relatively short period, is being measured alongside community leaders with such longevity.”
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Upcoming Public Lectures & CLE Events
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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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Presented by CSU's Monte Ahuja College of Business & Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Best In Biz: Technology And The Law
Tuesday, November 16 | 11:30 a.m. | Virtual
Best In Biz brings together local executives and subject matter experts to connect with the community at-large. The November 16th event will feature Todd Kwait and 2021 C|M|LAW Hall of Fame Honoree Judge Brendan J. Sheehan '93. Moderated by CSU faculty member Alex Sukhoy, the event will explore technology and the law.
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Upcoming CMLAA CLE On-Demand Webinars
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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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