October 2009

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Upcoming Events:

November 2 - 6, 2009
Course Advising with Faculty. Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the Dean of Students office at (305) 284-4551.

November 5 - 8, 2009
Homecoming. For more information visit the Homecoming web page at www.law.miami.edu/homecoming.

November 24, 2009
Last Day of Classes.

November 26 - 29, 2009
Thanksgiving Holiday Recess.

Entertainment and Sports Law Society: Meeting with 2 speakers from the University of Miami Athletic Department. 12:30 p.m., Room F209. For more information, email um.esls@gmail.com.
Maritime Law Society: Networking Social. 6:00 p.m., Monty's Coconut Grove, 2550 S Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 33133. For more information, email euyelit@gmail.com.
Equal Justice Works: Student Debt Relief Webinar. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. For more information, click here.
UM Student Chapter of the Dade County Bar Association: Networking Around the Bend – A Lawyer’s Networking Social Event. 6:00 p.m., Tarpon Bend restaurant, 65 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information, email umscdcba@gmail.com.
International Graduate Law Programs:.Lecture with Hernan Pantaleon, Partner, Baker & McKenzie (Argentina). 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Room A216B. For more information, contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Phi Alpha Delta: PAD Initiation. 12:30 p.m., Room E352. For more information, email ctie@students.law.miami.edu.
Law Registrar: Practice Mid-Term Exam information posted outside Room 209. 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Law Registrar's web page or call the office at (305) 284-4825.
CLE: Foreclosure Workshop, "Defending Foreclosure in Florida" featuring nationally recognized foreclosure expert April Charney, JD '80. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Whitten Learning Center Room 170, 5150 Brunson Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146. For more information, click here.
HOPE: Florida Supreme Court Internship Program Applications due by 5:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
Honor Council: Retreat. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Room F309. For more information, visit the Honor Council's webpage at www.law.miami.edu/studentorg/hc.php.

Saturday, October 3, 2009

UM Football: UM vs. Oklahoma. 8:00 p.m. Land Shark Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL. For more information, visit Hurricanesports.com.
Office of Student Recruiting: Open House. For more information, contact the Student Recruiting office at (305) 284-3084. Click here to RSVP.

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Law Registrar: Practice Mid-Term Exam. 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here, or visit the Law Registrar's web page.
HOPE: Tease Hair Salon "Royal Cut for a Cure" to benefit Breast Cancer Research. For more information, click here.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Law Registrar: Makeup Mid-Term Exam. For more information, click here, visit the Law Registrar's web page, or call the Registrar's office at (305) 284-4825.
Career Development Office: Fall On Campus Interview Program (OCI) Phase II // Session III Interviews begin. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
Equal Justice Works: Student Debt Relief Webinar. 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. For more information, click here.
Inter-Club Council: Meeting. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Room F408. For more information, email Lindsey Lazopoulos at llazopoulos@students.law.miami.edu.
*Miami Law Women: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room F109.
Dean of Students: Online Open House Chat with Dean Stearns. 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For more information, click here or visit the Dean of Students web page at www.law.miami.edu/dos/.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Career Development Office: Employer Appreciation Reception. 6:00 p.m., Lowe Art Museum. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
Center for Ethics & Public Service: Lewis B. Freeman Leadership Luncheon Series Ethics & Professional Responsibility Program. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., 4th Floor Faculty Meeting Room. Limited Seating. Please RSVP to (305) 284-3934.
HOPE: LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence Conference - United Way of Miami-Dade Ansin Building. 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For more information, click here.
*Res Ipsa Loquitur: November planning meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room A110A. For more information, email Resipsa@students.law.miami.edu.
*Florida Bar Law Student Division: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room F309. For more information, contact Will Mount at William.Mount@gmail.com.
Dean of Students: JD/MBA Information Session. 12:45 p.m., Storer Auditorium. For more information, contact Associate Dean of Students William VanderWyden at wvander@law.miami.edu.
Family Law Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room F302. For more information, email klungarelli@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 7 - Thursday, October 8, 2009

SBA: 1L and LLM Elections. Check out the candidates at http://www.law.miami.edu/studentorg/sba.php.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

HOPE: PILB Meeting. 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Room F209. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305)284-2599.
Christian Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room 216B. For more information, email christianmc_@hotmail.com, or call (305) 301-2924.
*Cardozo Jewish Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room F300. For more information, email jadelman@students.law.miami.edu.
*Asian Pacific American Law Students Association: Food Fest on the Bricks. 12:30 p.m. For more information, email apalsaum@gmail.com.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

HOPE: Miami-Dade Reentry Task Force Meeting. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Federal Building, 99 NE 4th Street, Miami, in the U.S. Attorney’s Press Room Second Floor.
SBA: Meeting. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge.
*Association of Caribbean Law Students: Taste of the Caribbean Food Fair. 12:30 p.m., The Bricks. For more information, email miamiacls@gmail.com
*Phi Alpha Delta: Meeting. 12:40 p.m., Room F209. For more information, email ctie@students.law.miami.edu.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Academic Achievement Program: AAP Law School Study and Exam Strategies Workshop featuring Alex Schimel, JD 09, and Scott Byers, JD 09. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room E352. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
SBA: Results of 1L and LLM Elections announced. Check out the candidates at http://www.law.miami.edu/studentorg/sba.php.
*Tax Law Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m. Room TBA. For more information, email sahroni@students.law.miami.edu.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

UM Football: UM vs. Florida A&M. 7:00 p.m. Land Shark Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL. For more information, visit Hurricanesports.com.
*Asian Pacific American Law Students Association: Dim Sum Lunch. 12:00 p.m., Tropical Chinese, 7991 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL. Please RSVP to John Lee at jhleejd@gmail.com.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Columbus Day Holiday.
Office of the Dean: 1L Class Meeting with Dean White. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., UM Field House. For more information, contact the Office of the Dean at (305) 284-2394.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

International Graduate Law Programs: International Law Lecture Series on “Judicial Activism and Health Rights in Brazil” with Professor Keith Rosenn and Brazilian Federal Judge Eduardo Apio. 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Room D201. For more information, contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
Dean of Students: Spellman-Hoeveler American Inn of Court. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Bankers' Club. For more information, Associate Dean of Students William VanderWyden at wvander@law.miami.edu.
*HOPE: Online auction closes at 10:00 p.m. To bid, click here.
*Intellectual Property Law Society: Meeting. 12:30, Room F108. For more information, email umiplaw@gmail.com.
*Hispanic Law Students Association: Meeting. 1:00 p.m., Room F309.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

CLE: 22nd Institute on Real Property Law. Fort Lauderdale Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, click here or call (305) 284-6276.
HOPE: PILS Meeting featuring Andrew Boese, JD ‘04, who currently works as the Assistant County Attorney in Miami Dade County. 12:30 – 1:50 p.m., Room E265. Lunch will be served and space is limited to 15. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
Christian Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room 216B. For more information, email christianmc_@hotmail.com.
*Cardozo Jewish Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room F300. For more information, email jadelman@students.law.miami.edu.
*Federalist Society: "The Law of McDonald's: Hot Coffee, Obesity, and Prank Phone Calls" with Ted Frank, who the Wall Street Journal has hailed as "a leading tort reform advocate." 12:30 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge.
*Wrongful Convictions Project: Small Group Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room A380. For more information, email umwrongfulconvictions@gmail.
*Criminal Law Society: Miami-Dade Reentry Task Force Information Session. 12:30 p.m., Room F109.
*Phi Alpha Delta: Poker Night. 6:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge.

Thursday, October 15 - Friday, October 16, 2009

CLE: 34th Institute on Condominium & Cluster Developments. Fort Lauderdale Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, click here or call (305) 284-6276

Thursday, October 15, 2009

HOPE: 11th Annual HOPE Auction. 6:00 p.m., Lowe Art Museum. For more information, click here or contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
*Entertainment and Sports Law Society: Premiering the film "Copyright Criminals." 12:30 p.m., Room E352.
*Muslim Law Students Association: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room A110. For more information, email mfarah@students.law.miami.edu.

Friday, October 16, 2009

HOPE: Deadline for BPI Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship. For more information, click here.
*Intellectual Property and Law Society: Networking Happy Hour with IP Attorneys and Professor Ben Depoorter. 6:00 p.m., Piola in Brickell, 1250 South Miami Avenue at the corner of SW 13th St. RSVP to umiplaw@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

UM Football: UM vs. UCF. 7:30 p.m. Orlando, FL. For more information, visit Hurricanesports.com.
*HOPE: Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Merrick Park. Sign-up for the walk or make a donation at http://pages.lightthenight.org/sfl/Merrick09/TeamHOPE. For more information, contact Jeff Hegewald at jeffrey.hegewald@gmail.com.

Monday, October 19 - Thursday, October 22, 2009

*Miami Law Women: Annual VIPink Fundraiser Table. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., The Bricks. All proceeds will go to Susan B. Komen Foundation.

Monday, October 19, 2009

*Equity Playhouse: General Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room F309. Lunch provided. For more information, email equityplayhouse2010@gmail.com.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Career Development Office: Flying Solo - Everything You Need to Know About Opening Your Own Shop with Spencer Aronfeld. 12:30 p.m., Room 108. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
Center for Ethics & Public Service: Lewis B. Freeman Leadership Luncheon Series Ethics & Professional Responsibility Program. 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., 4th Floor Faculty Meeting Room. Limited Seating. Please RSVP to (305) 284-3934.
Academic Achievement Program: AAP Spring 2010 Dean's Fellow Hiring and Information meeting. 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Room 109. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
*Equity Playhouse: Deadline for Skit Submissions. For more information, email bsperb@gmail.com.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Alumni Development: Law Alumni Association Miami-Dade Judicial Reception hosted by Mellon United National Bank featuring Dean Patricia D. White and recipients of Law Alumni Achievement Awards. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 305-284-4945 or email alumni@law.miami.edu.
HOPE: HOPE Panel. 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Room E352. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
Dean of Students: Blood Drive. 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, visit cbcsf.org or call Scarlette Uriarte at (786) 261-7866.
International Graduate Law Programs: International & Comparative Law Symposium with Mario Fontes from Greenberg Traurig, LLP. LL.M. Student Only. For more information, contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
*Immigration Clinic: Open House. 3:30 p.m., Room E-256. For more information, email Professor Rebecca Sharpless at rsharpless@law.miami.edu.
*Christian Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room 216B. For more information, email christianmc_@hotmail.com.
*Cardozo Jewish Legal Society: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room F300. For more information, email jadelman@students.law.miami.edu.
*Health Law Association: Panel Discussion with Board-Certified Health Law Attorneys Practicing in Miami. 12:30 p.m., Room F200. For more information, email jwallace@students.law.miami.edu.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Career Development Office: Cover Letter Workshop for International LL.M. Students. 12:30 p.m., Room 216B. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
SBA: Senate Meeting. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge.
*Tax Law Society: IRS will be doing a work shop on how to get more credits and deductions for filing if you’re a student. 12:30 p.m., Room A110. For more information, email sahroni@students.law.miami.edu.
*Student Organization for Human Rights: Meeting. 12:30 p.m., Room E216-B. For more information, email Toglesby@students.law.miami.edu.
*Miami Law Women: Annual VIPink Fundraiser Event. 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., UVA, 2626 Ponce de Leon, in Coral Gables. All proceeds will go to Susan B. Komen Foundation.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Career Development Office: Fall On Campus Interview Program (OCI) Phase II Interviews End. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
Alumni Development: Named Scholarship Luncheon for donors and recipients. 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, call (305) 284-3470 or email alumni@law.miami.edu.
Office of the Dean: Named Scholar Luncheon. By invitation only.
International Graduate Law Programs: Happy Hour. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Pizza Piola. LL.M. Students Only. For more information, contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.

Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, October 25, 2009

Career Development Office: Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair, Washington, DC. For more information, click here.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

*UM Football: UM vs. Clemson. 3:30 p.m., Land Shark Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL. Game will be broadcast by ABC. For more information, visit Hurricanesports.com.
HOPE: Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., Merrick Park. For more information, click here.
Law Registrar: Thrill The World Miami – United Way/Smile Train Fundraiser. 6:30 p.m., The Bricks. For more information, contact Claudia Osorio at cosorio@law.miami.edu.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Society of Bar & Gavel: 10th Annual Race Judicata 5K Walk/Run. 7:00 a.m. For more information, click here.

Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30, 2009

Wellness Week: Luncheons, events, and presentations will be hosted throughout the week to promote mental, physical, and emotional wellness. Look out for a full schedule of events.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Career Development Office: International Law Informational Career Fair. 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
Wellness Week: "Feed Your Brain: A Day of Healthy Dining." 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Luncheon and afternoon events.
Academic Achievement Program: AAP Writing Center presents "Blue Book Workshop." 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Room 209. For more information, contact Joanne Koren at (305) 284-2281.
Litigation Skills Program: Information Session. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., Room E352. For more information, contact the Litigation Skills office at (305) 284-2303.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Career Development Office: 1L Career Development Office Orientation. 12:30 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
International Graduate Law Programs: International Law Lecture Series with Pablo M. Bentes from the World Trado Organization. 12:30 - 1:50 p.m., Room A216B. For more information, contact the International Graduate Law Programs office at (305) 284-5402.
Wellness Week: "Spirit of Competition." 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Luncheon and Deans Cup Rally on The Bricks.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Career Development Office: 1L Career Development Office Orientation. 12:30 p.m., Learning Center, Room 170. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
HOPE: PILS Meeting. 12:30 – 1:50 p.m., Room E265. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
Wellness Week: Staff presentation with Jackie Rosen from the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Faculty Conference Room, 4th Floor, Law Library. For more information, contact Iris Morera at imorera@law.miami.edu.
Wellness Week: "Physical Fitness." Boot Camp on The Bricks. 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wellness Week: "Physical Fitness." Luncheon and afternoon events. 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Career Development Office: 1L Career Development Office Orientation. 12:30 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
Wellness Week: "Mental Fitness Day." 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Luncheon and afternoon events.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Career Development Office: 1L Career Development Office Orientation. 12:30 p.m., Room 352. For more information, contact the CDO at (305) 284-2668.
HOPE: HOPE Film Series presents "Race To Execution." 6:00 p.m., Room F209. For more information, contact the HOPE office at (305) 284-2599.
Wellness Week: "Recharge Day." 12:30 - 6:00 p.m. Luncheon, Halloween Dress Up Contest, Treats, Raffle, and Law Bowl. The Bricks and the UM Intramural Fields.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

UM Football: UM vs. Wake Forest. Winston Salem, NC. For more information, visit Hurricanesports.com.
CLE Program: The New York, European and Panama Conventions: Do They Have a Future? 2:00 - 5:30 p.m., Eden Roc Renaissance Hotel and Spa, located at Ocean Tower, Salon IIA 4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140. For more information, contact Judy Freegdberg at jfreedberg@law.miami.edu or (305) 284 1373.