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What's it Like to Host a Law Fair?
We can tell you. It's great! Last week, St. John's Law hosted the Tri-State Law Fair. It was a beautiful day for law school representatives and prospective students to get together on campus while observing COVID-19 protocols. Dean Michael A. Simons was on hand to teach a mock criminal law class and introduce the students to law school learning.
Vital Conversations
"This morning's discussion of exonerations, prosecutorial misconduct, and systemic injustice was important and moving. It was also wonderful to see the Moot Court Room filled with (masked and vaccinated) students," Dean Simons shared about The Long Road to Justice: People v. George Bell, et al., a panel program presented last week by the Law School's Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights, the Journal of Civil Rights and Economic Development, and the Coalition for Social Justice.
On 10/8, the St. John's Law Review will host a virtual symposium on Multiple Marginalization in the Criminal Justice System Before, During, and After Prison. The event will bring together a diverse group of legal scholars to discuss how an accused's multiple identities—including race, disability, age, gender identity, and sex—intersect with criminal charges against the individual. Register for the symposium.
Page Turners
The Black Authors Book Club hosted by Professors Sheldon Evans and Cheryl Wade continues on 10/7, when author Isabel Wilkerson will discuss her book, The Warmth of Other Suns. All are welcome (even if you haven't read the book). Register today!
Fond Farewell
After 20 years at St. John's Law, our beloved colleague Joanne D'Anca has retired. Godspeed to the incomparable "Dean of First Impressions." We, and anyone who's ever had the joy of being greeted and cared for by you at the Dean's Office reception desk, will miss you very much.
Instagram Makeover
There's nothing like a good makeover. So, with the new school year, we decided to fully refresh the Law School's official IG page with new content and student-hosted takeovers. Come and see for yourself. You'll find us @stjohnslaw.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
This week, as part of our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and with the honoree in attendance, we unveiled a portrait of Hon. Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick '67, '03HON, which will hang outside the Belson Moot Court Room on the Law School's second floor. You can join in our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on social media, where we're featuring alumni and others in the Law School community who have roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Follow along at StJohnsLawHHM.
Need CLE Credits?
Our Fall 2021 CLE Series starts on 10/13 with Pandemic-Related Real Estate Litigation: Where Do We Stand? co-sponsored by the Law School's Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law. To attend this virtual program, register here.
Just for Recent Grads
Our First 10 series for alumni who graduated in the last 10 years is back. For the season opener on 10/13, Dean Simons will host a lively conversation with Michael Lydakis '13, Counsel Legal & Business Affairs, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp; Christina Suarez '11, Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, Universal Music Group; and Mike Zitelli '11, General Counsel & VP, Business Affairs, Edrington Americas; President, Wyoming Whiskey, Inc., who will talk about working in house in sports and entertainment. There will be an audience Q & A at the end. Join us!
One Hour Can Change Lives
In mid-October, we're launching the #IGiveAnHour fundraising campaign on social media and via email. The concept is simple: We're asking alumni to gift the equivalent of your hourly wage to support public interest programs and initiatives at St. John's Law. Watch your inbox for more information about this important fundraiser sponsored by the St. John's Law Alumni Association. Go ahead and give an hour for public interest!
Law (Still) Matters
We're launching Season 2 of the popular Law Matters webcast. For the kickoff episode on 10/19, host Dean Simons will lead a lively conversation with guests Meghan Cannella Carroll '07, Vice President, Labor Policy and Health, National Football League, and James Denniston '07, Co-General Counsel, New York Mets. They'll discuss their careers in the sports industry and issues at the forefront of professional sports today. Alumni in the virtual audience will have a chance to contribute to the conversation during a Q & A session. It's quick and easy to register online.
Let's Go for a Run (Or Jog, Or Walk)
The St. John's Law Alumni Association's Alumni of Color Chapter is back with its 5K Run for Racial Justice on 10/30. This year, you can join us on campus to run, jog, or walk a fun outdoor course, or participate virtually from wherever you like. From near or far, with each stride you'll show and share your support for the critical work of acknowledging and dismantling systemic racism. Watch your inbox for more details.
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This ABA Journal story mentions Professor Renee Nicole Allen's co-authored article, "The 'Pink Ghetto' Pipeline: Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Legal Education."
Professor John Q. Barrett has published a short article, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Litigating Against Gender Discrimination . . . and Remembering One Such New York Case," in the Historical Society of the New York Courts' publication Judicial Notice. You can read an abstract and download the full article here.
Professor Ned Cavanagh's essay, "Countering the Big Lie: The Role of the Courts in the Post-Truth World," has been accepted for publication in the Cornell Law Review Online.
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Matthew Atewe '24 Takes His Dreams to a New Home Court
When a knee injury ended Matthew Atewe's dream of playing pro basketball, the first call he made was to his father back home in Toronto. "Think and pray tonight," his dad told him. "Then decide what to do tomorrow." So began his journey to St. John's law. Read all about it!
Kudos!
Let's hear it for Jonathan Weiss '23 on being named a 2021 Long Island Hispanic Bar Association (LIHBA) scholarship recipient. LIHBA awards scholarships annually to a select group of law students in recognition of their commitment to the Latinx community, among other qualifying criteria.
Each year, the Mattone Family Institute for Real Estate Law recognizes the 3L Real Estate Fellow who has achieved the highest GPA is real estate coursework as the Timothy J. Meehan Fellow. We're delighted to announce that Antonio Sciarrotta '22 has been named the 2021-2022 Timothy J. Meehan Fellow. Congrats, Tony!
Clean Out Your Closets for a Great Cause
Want to spark some joy? Many of our students have limited means and can't afford work clothes. So we've launched the Career Closet, a new service to help them dress for success. We're accepting donations of new or clean and gently worn suits, blazers, shirts, blouses, skirts, and pants that are appropriate for business attire. Please contact Vernadette Horne at hornev@stjohns.edu to donate.
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