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Mid-Winter Reception to be held at RKMC on January 22
The firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi will once again host Hamline's annual Mid-Winter reception, which is set for January 22, 2009. In keeping with tradition, food and refreshments promise to dazzle and delight. The real attraction of the reception, of course, is the opportunity to socialize with fellow alumni, Hamline faculty, and members of the bench and bar. The Mid-Winter Reception is the best attended social event of the season for Hamline University School of Law alumni, faculty, staff, friends and many members of the judiciary.
Event host and Hamline alumnus Chris Messerly, a partner at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, has noted that, "The Mid-Winter Reception has become the most popular and best attended Hamline alumni event. If alumni can only attend one Hamline event this year, the Mid-Winter Reception is the one to make."
The Mid-Winter Reception will be held on Thursday, January 22 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, 2800 LaSalle Plaza, 800 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis. Please R.S.V.P. to Anne Markus: amarkus01@hamline.edu or (651) 523-2943.
TopDean’s Dinner Draws Record Crowd
Harvard Law Professor Charles J. Ogletree (left) provided a memorable keynote address at 2008 Hamline Law Dean's Dinner. He traced the idea of "We the People" from the founding fathers, to Dred Scott, to Lyndon B. Johnson, finally to his former Harvard Law student and U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama.
Professor Ogletree is the Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko Professor of Law, and founding and executive director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice. Dean Lewis introduced Professor Ogletree and reminiscenced about their days as students at Harvard Law School in the 1970s. Hamline University President Linda Hanson began the evening by introducing Dean Lewis, and noting that Hamline Law School alumni most recently achieved among the highest bar passage rates in the state.
A recording of the Dean's Dinner program can be heard on Minnesota Public Radio at: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/11/26/midday2/
or below.
Slideshow of the event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQZ2orfcUHE
Year-End Giving: It’s Not Too Late!
There's still time to make your tax deductible gift to the Hamline School of Law for 2008! Programs like Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI), Moot Court, and the legal clinics rely on donor support to continue to benefit the community and offer students strong legal experience, providing valuable experience after graduation. Your gift supports these innovative programs. Visit www.hamline.edu/giving by December 31st to support your Law School.For questions related to year-end giving or to make a gift over the phone, please contact Law Gifts Officer Hans Thomsen (left) at 651-523-2560 or hthomsen01@hamline.edu, or feel free to call 1-800-767-5585 or email giving@hamline.edu. As always, thank you for your support of the School of Law!
TopSix Minute Social Connects Alumni and Students
The Culture Committee of the Hamline Law Alumni Association Board hosted a Six Minute Social at Gabe's in St. Paul earlier this month. The fun evening gave Hamline law students the opportunity to network with Hamline alumni and to learn more about various areas of practice or other ways in which alumni are using their law degrees. During the evening, students rotated among alumni, spending six minutes speaking with each professional. Thank you to all the wonderful alumni who helped to make this evening a success!
TopDecember 2008 Faculty Notes
Professor Jon Garon gave a presentation on November 25 at the University of Hong Kong for the Hong Kong legal community entitled. "Creativity, Commerce & Culture: Expanding through Intellectual Property."
Professor Mary Jo Hunter participated in a panel titled, "If I Knew Then What I Know Now; Lessons from Experienced Clinical Faculty" at the 23rd Annual Midwest Clinical Law Conference held in mid-November at the Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, IN. On December 3, 2008, Prof. Hunter trained as a panelist for the Indian Child Welfare Act Training for Guardian ad Litems in the State of Minnesota. Prof. Hunter discussed the experiences of being a Guardian ad Litem on cases involving the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. The event was sponsored by the State of Minnesota.
Professor Angela McCaffrey co-presented a paper, "Interviewing Persons who Have experienced Trauma," at the Global Alliance for Justice Education conference in Manilla, Philippines in mid-December.
Professor Carol Swanson was the featured speaker recently on WCCO Radio's "Steele Talkin'" Show (Host Jearlyn Steele), discussing "fast track" mergers and acquisitions.
Class Notes December 2008
If you have career or personal news to share with the Hamline Law community, please feel free to drop us a note at lawalum@hamline.edu.
Paul Moe ‘96 and Wade Walton ‘08 are pleased to announce the formation of a Professional Corporation Moe & Walton, PC with offices at 5200 Willson Road, Suite 150, Edina, MN 55424, 952-836-2733. The focus of the firm is Wills, Trusts, Estates and Small Business and Entrepreneurial Law.
Charles Schwartz ‘08 wrote an article, "Thy Will Not Be Done: Why States Should Amend Their Probate Codes to Allow an Intestate Share for Unmarried Homosexual Couples", which was published in the Spring 2008 issue of the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal.
Tricia M. Niebuhr ‘07 has joined the New Ulm law firm of Berens, Rodenberg & O'Connor as an associate. Prior to joining the firm, she served as law clerk for the Honorable Terri J. Stoneburner, judge for the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Kristy A. Saum ‘07 has recently joined the firm Messerli & Kramer, PA in their business and litigation group.
Charlene K. Quade ‘03 was admitted to the Minnesota Bar in 2003 and admitted to the Idaho Bar in September of 2004. In June of 2004, she moved with her daughters to Idaho to work as an Associate and Of Counsel in the Law Offices of Richard Cummings in Boise, Idaho. In December 2006, she established C.K. Quade Law, LLC. Her practice includes: special education law, elder law, estate planning, special needs trusts, and guardianship and conservatorship. A founding board member, she continues as a member of the Idaho Guardianship and Fiduciary Association, and serves as a board member of the Trust Estate Professionals of Idaho. In December of 2007, she moved from solo practice and engaged an associate to include advocacy in the area of elder law. In May of 2008, honored to be asked, she submitted her resume and agreed to serve on then Senator, and now President-Elect, Obama's National Disability Committee.
May C. Lee ‘01 moved back to Minnesota from Maryland in August 2008 and joined FairMarket Life Settlements Corp. as Associate General Counsel.
Barbara Miller ‘84 and Daniel Murray ‘93 have formed the law office of Miller and Murray, S.C, in downtown Hudson, WI. The firm is committed to representing individuals and small businesses in the following areas: personal injury, civil litigation, family law, criminal law, mediation, and agricultural damage claims.
James D. McCabe ‘78, senior vice president and private client advisor with Wells Fargo Investments as a part of the Wells Fargo Private Bank in Beverly Hills, has been named by Worth magazine in its October/November issue as one of the "Top 250 Wealth Advisors" in the United States. He is a financial services veteran with more than 30 years of experience advising affluent and ultra-affluent clients - 20 of those years with Wells Fargo. He has also been honored on Barron's "Top 100" lists of financial advisors for three years, and is a member and past president of the Beverly Hills Estate Planning Council.
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Year-End Giving: It’s Not Too Late!
There's still time to make your tax deductible gift to the Hamline School of Law for 2008! Programs like Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI), Moot Court, and the legal clinics rely on donor support to continue to benefit the community and offer students strong legal experience, providing valuable experience after graduation. Your gift supports these innovative programs. Visit www.hamline.edu/giving by December 31st to support your Law School.
For questions related to year-end giving or to make a gift over the phone, please contact Law Gifts Officer Hans Thomsen (left) at 651-523-2560 or hthomsen01@hamline.edu, or feel free to call 1-800-767-5585 or email giving@hamline.edu. As always, thank you for your support of the School of Law!
Top"Negotiation at its Best" A Unique Offering Designed Exclusively for Hamline Law Alumni
January 13-14, 2009, in
Top experts from Hamline’s Dispute Resolution Institute, currently ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report among law school dispute resolution programs, will introduce you to the newest developments in the multi-disciplinary science of negotiation. You will learn by doing—the highly interactive, skills-based program provides practical tools you can immediately apply to resolve tough negotiation challenges, regardless of setting. Critically and accurately assess your own negotiating strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan for ongoing success.
The CLE will take place in
Register early, enrollment is limited to enhance the interactive nature of this training.
To Register, please contact Anne Markus amarkus01@hamline.edu or 651-523-2943; for more information about this opportunity, please contact Debra Berghoff dberghoff@hamline.edu or 651-523-2946.
Southern California Alumni Reception (AALS)
HUSL Reception
January 7, 2009
6:30pm-8:00pm
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina
Please RSVP by December 29, 2008
AALS Annual Meeting
January 6-10, 2009
Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego
Where: San Diego, CA
When: Jan. 6, 2009 - 9:00AM
Contact: Anne Markus: amarkus01@hamline.edu (651) 523-2943 Top
Dispute Resolution Institute CLE Training
"Negotiation at its Best" A Unique Offering Designed Exclusively for Hamline Law AlumniTop experts from Hamline’s Dispute Resolution Institute, currently ranked fourth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report among law school dispute resolution programs, will introduce you to the newest developments in the multi-disciplinary science of negotiation. You will learn by doing—the highly interactive, skills-based program provides practical tools you can immediately apply to resolve tough negotiation challenges, regardless of setting. Critically and accurately assess your own negotiating strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan for ongoing success.
The CLE will take place in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The CLE will be preceded by an Orlando-area alumni reception on the evening of Tuesday, January 13. Upcoming opportunities for the "Negotiation at its Best" training include March 20, 2009 in Chicago, IL and April 3, 2009, in Washington D.C. Fall 2009 locations will include San Diego, San Francisco and the Twin Cities.
Register early, enrollment is limited to enhance the interactive nature of this training.
To Register, please contact Anne Markus at amarkus01@hamline.edu or 651-523-2943; for more information about this opportunity, please visit the website at http://law.hamline.edu/alumni/negotiation_its_best.html or contact Debra Berghoff at dberghoff@hamline.edu or 651-523-2946.
Where: Orlando, Florida
When: Jan. 14, 2009 - 10:00AM
Contact: Anne Markus at amarkus01@hamline.edu or 651-523-2943 Top
MidWinter Reception on January 22, 2009
The firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi will once again host Hamline's annual Mid-Winter reception, which is set for January 22, 2009. In keeping with tradition, food and refreshments promise to dazzle and delight. The real attraction of the reception, of course, is the opportunity to socialize with fellow alumni, Hamline faculty, and members of the bench and bar. The Mid-Winter Reception is the best attended social event of the season for Hamline University School of Law alumni, faculty, staff, friends and many members of the judiciary.
The Mid-Winter Reception will be held on Thursday, January 22 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, 2800 LaSalle Plaza, 800 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis. Please R.S.V.P. to Anne Markus: amarkus01@hamline.edu or (651) 523-2943.
Where:
Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, 2800 LaSalle Plaza, 800 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis.
When: Jan. 22, 2009 - 6:00PM
Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to Anne Markus: amarkus01@hamline.edu or (651) 523-2943 Top
2009 Spring All-Day Alumni CLE/SMRLS Event and Journal of Public Law & Policy Symposium
Please join Hamline University School of Law, the Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy and the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Service (SMRLS) for two stimulating days of presentations and discussion on issues affecting low-income persons and the law. We have joined forces to offer this unique two-day CLE program as a special commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the founding of SMRLS and its commitment to providing free, high-quality legal assistance to persons with low incomes. The program also reflects Hamline Law School’s long-standing dedication to educating students and encouraging alumni to engage in public service throughout their legal careers.
Spring All-Day Alumni CLE/SMRLS Event
Justice and Administrative Process:A Low Income Family’s Journey through State and Federal Administrative Appeals
March 12, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Ballroom
Cost (March 12, 2009 CLE)
-Alumni: $75
-SMRLS Staff or Students: $0
-Public Interest Attorneys: $50
-Non-Alumni Professionals: $125
The program begins on Thursday, March 12 with the Hamline Law Alumni Annual Spring CLE program, “Justice and Administrative Process: A Low- Income Family’s Legal Journey Through State and Federal Administrative Appeals.” The purpose of this joint program is to stimulate the interest of Hamline alumni, legal aids, SMRLS volunteers and other attorneys in providing pro bono service to low-income persons in need of administrative law assistance. Administrative law judges and expert attorneys will train lawyers on the skills and “best practice” approaches for representing persons in the various administrative law tribunals. They also will provide training and raise awareness regarding the unique challenges low-income persons face in retaining or returning to livable wage jobs and/or receiving necessary alternative support.
A reception to celebrate the SMRLS centennial anniversary will be held on the evening of March 12 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the School of Law Atrium. The reception will be hosted by Donald Lewis, Dean, Hamline University School of Law; Jessie Nicholson, CEO, SMRLS; and Steve Kirsch ‘76, Centennial Committee Chair, SMRLS. All are welcome to attend.
Journal of Public Law & Policy Symposium
Barriers to Justice: Responding to the Needs of America’s Low-Income Population
March 13, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Ballroom
Cost (March 13, 2009 Symposium)
-Alumni: $75
-SMRLS Staff or Students: $0
-Public Interest Attorneys: $50
-Non-Alumni Professionals: $125
On day two — Friday, March 13 — the Hamline Journal of Public Law and Policy in partnership with SMRLS offers the Spring 2009 Symposium, “Barriers to Justice: Responding to the Needs of America’s Low-Income Population.” This program will offer several opportunities for in-depth conversation around such timely topics as welfare-to-work programs, the role of legal aid and pro bono attorneys in addressing welfare-to-work barriers and helping people move to economic self-sufficiency. We also will explore
current issues and legal interventions to prevent domestic violence, as well as innovative legal theories and remedies to promote equal educational opportunity.
Click here for a detailed schedule for this symposium.
Where: Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Ballroom
When: Mar. 12, 2009 - 8:00AM
Contact: Deb Lange: dlange@hamline.edu (651) 523-2122 Top
13th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
June is just around the corner and so is the 13th Annual Alumni Golf Tournament on June 2nd! It is sure to be another fun day with colleagues and friends at the beautiful Prestwick Golf Course in Woodbury.
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start/Scramble Format
6:00 p.m. Dinner, prizes, and raffle drawings
We hope to see you there!
Where: Prestwick Golf Club, Woodbury, MN www.prestwick.com
When: Jun. 2, 2009 - 1:00PM
Contact: Anne Markus at amarkus01@hamline.edu or 651-523-2943 Top