Dean’s Cup: 225 (law) to 222 (med)
We need participation from every class if we are going to bring the trophy back to its rightful home! Take a study break and help us win!
Table of Contents
General
1. “Hot Coffee”
2. Workshop on Gay Marriage and the Court
3. Events Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Global Legal Studies Center
4. Be a UW Law School Tour Guide
5. Banner Scholarship (different than the previous one)
SBA
6. Dean’s Cup Bash – BUY TICKETS TODAY
7. Dean’s Cup Update
8. New Microwaves in the Sidebar
9. Bar Review – TODAY
Student Organization Meetings/Events
10. CLS – TODAY
11. SALDF
12. CJP
13. SFA – TODAY
14. HLSA
15. PILF
16. QLaw
General Announcements
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1.
Tort Reform? Or Corporations Escaping Accountability?
Free Public Film Screening of the HBO documentary “Hot Coffee” this Friday, September 30
Post-film Q&A session with the filmmaker, trial attorney Susan Saladoff
Everyone knows the McDonald’s “hot coffee” case. It has been routinely cited as an example of how citizens have taken advantage of
America’s legal system, and as justification for the “tort reform” laws that put limits on people’s access to the courts.
The HBO documentary “Hot Coffee” reveals what really happened to Stella Liebeck, the Albuquerque woman who spilled coffee on herself and
sued McDonald’s, while exploring how and why the case garnered so much media attention, who funded the effort and to what end.
View a trailer for the documentary here.
Free Admission! Please RSVP to reserve your seat!
Friday, September 30th from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery
Presented by the Center for Media and Democracy and Wisconsin Association for Justice
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2.
Workshop on Gay Marriage and the Court
Wednesday, October 5, 2011 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm in Lubar Commons (7200 Law)
Hosted by Professor Donald Downs.
Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy and the Mosse Program; cosponsored by the Institute for Legal Studies.
Guest speakers include:
Jonathan Rauch
Evan Gerstmann
Donald Downs
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
For more information please contact Don Downs at dadowns@wisc.edu or Deborah Hunt at dkhunt@charter.net.
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3.
Global Legal Studies Center
Events – Fall 2011
Complete list available at: http://law.wisc.edu/gls/events.html
October 4, 2011
Information Session on Study Abroad, Noon-1:00pm, Lubar Commons with Program Directors, Professors Heinz Klug, Steven Barkan, Alexandra Huneeus, Shubha Ghosh and Nina Camic, open to all interested law students.
October 14, 2011
Lecture on “Everyday Law in a Socialist State” by Professor Inga Markovits, University of Texas, sponsored by Center for German and European Studies and Global Legal Studies Center, part of the in the speaker series on “Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict,” Noon-1:15pm, Lubar Commons (7200 Law), a light lunch will be served on a first come first served basis
October 20, 2011
5th Annual South Asia Legal Studies Pre-conference workshop, 9am-6:30 pm, Lubar Commons, UW Law School, details pending. Contact Mitra Sharafi (sharafi@wisc.edu) or Sumudu Atapattu(saatapattu@wisc.edu) by October 10, 2011 to register.
Draft program available at: http://law.wisc.edu/gls/sa_legal_studies_working_group.html
November 18-19, 2011
Law Review Symposium, “Who is in the House?: Changing Role of in-House and General Counsel,” multiple sponsors, details available at: http://law.wisc.edu/ils/2011wlr/homepage.html
December 5, 2011
Lecture on “Transitional Justice or Just Transitions? The German Case, 1945-1950″ by Professor Devin Pendas, Department of History, Boston College, sponsored by Center for German and European Studies and Global Legal Studies Center, part of the in the speaker series on “Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict,” Noon-1:15pm, Lubar Commons (7200 Law), a light lunch will be served on a first come first served basis
December 6, 2011
Lecture on “Some thoughts on the link between sexual violence during armed conflict in Africa and the African Union’s Right to Humanitarian Intervention” by Ntombizozuko ‘Zozo’ Dyani, senior lecturer of law, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, part of the in the speaker series on “Laws Response to Consequences of Violent Conflict,” sponsored by GLS, African Studies Program, other sponsors pending, Noon-1:15pm, Lubar Commons (7200 Law)
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4.
Love being a law student at UW Law School? Want to show around prospective students?
Volunteer to be a law school tour guide!
We have a few openings on our Fall 2011 tour guide list. We are looking for friendly, upbeat 2L and 3L students who will be positive student ambassadors of our school. Tours usually last about 60 minutes.
Please contact the UW Law School Admissions Office if you are interested. Send an email to admissions@law.wisc.edu telling us why you would make a great tour guide!
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5.
The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is please to advise you that, once again, it will award the Mark T. Banner Scholarship for law students.
In 2011, the Inn’s founder, United States Court of Appeals Judge Richard Linn, recognized two scholarship recipients at its annual black tie dinner of the Inn in Chicago.
This year, the Inn anticipates doing so again.
The scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in a J.D. program at an ABA accredited law school and who will continue in that program through the fall semester 2012.
An ability to demonstrate the commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law is an essential requirement.
The applicant must have exemplary writing and oral communication skills.
Diversity is considered, but is also one element among several in the award decision.
Applications are being taken now and are due no later than November 11, 2011.
For more information and a copy of the application please visit www.linninn.org or come by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
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SBA Announcements
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6.
Dance, Dance, in your Fancy Pants
Grab you favorite medical professional and swing on over to the DEAN’S CUP BASH (Malpractice!).
Tickets Are on sale now!! Only $12! TICKETS ARE LIMITED!
The dancing begins on Sept. 30th at 8pm, and Cinderella we are sending you “home” at midnight. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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7.
Dean’s Cup Update
Dean’s Cup t-shirts are on sale for $10
Check out the Dean’s Cup Trophy in the library by the reference desk
If you are interested in participating in the following activities, please contact the respective captain(s):
Football
Saturday, October 1st: 1:00 PM at Brittingham
Captains: Paul Blalock pblalock@wisc.edu and Shannon Buttchen sbuttchen@wisc.edu
Volleyball
Saturday, October 1st: 1:00 PM at Brittingham
Captain: Blake Roter blake.roter@gmail.com
Bags
Saturday, October 1st: 1:00 PM at Brittingham
Captain: Paul Blalock pblalock@wisc.edu
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8.
New Industrial Microwaves in the Sidebar!
The Dean has graciously bought replaced our broken microwaves (which were only about a year old!) with four new industrial-strength microwaves! These microwaves are extremely expensive and the school cannot afford to replace the microwaves every year, so PLEASE use them appropriately.
This means COVER YOUR FOOD with paper towel and DO NOT microwave metal of any kind. You may think that your one little bowl of ravioli isn’t going to hurt the microwave, but you could be costing the school hundreds of dollars in damage. Individuals caught misusing the microwaves may be asked not to use the microwaves. Please contact Michelle Yun (myun@wisc.edu) with any questions. Thanks!
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9.
Your one and only law school fraternity cordially invites you to the:
Phi Alpha Delta Bar Review
Location: PLAZA
319 N Henry St, Madison, WI
Don’t whine to us about how there are too many fun things to do this weekend. Go call your mom. Because we in PAD work hard and play hard, and we will be too busy eating our Plaza burgers to listen.
GO LAW! GO BADGERS!
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Student Organization Meetings/Events
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10.
CLS Guest Speaker: Attorney Taqwanya Smith
THIS THURSDAY! (SEPTEMBER 29)
2:30-3:30
Room: 3268
CLS is happy to welcome back CLS Alumni Taqwanya Smith (Class of 1999). Attorney Smith received her law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, and her undergraduate degree from Florida A&M University. Attorney Smith will be discussing her career, and growing in maintaining faith while in law school and throughout your legal career.
Attorney Smith is a Senior Policy Analyst for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. She works to ensure that the Department meets federal civil rights requirements in highway projects, public facilities and public services. She has worked for the Department since 2005.
Prior to her career with the Department of Transportation, she worked for the State Public Defender’s Office, as well as a non-profit called Community Adolescent Programs. Additionally, she has worked with such commissions as the Commission on Reducing Racial Disparities in the Wisconsin Criminal Justice System, Traffic Stop Data Collection Advisory Committee (Racial Profiling), and the Council on Offender Reentry.
For more information, please email us at uwlawcls@gmail.com
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11.
Animal Law Volunteer Opportunities
Courtesy Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF)
1. Local attorney Stacy Taeuber is looking for volunteers to look into legal issues surrounding killing of geese by the city of Madison. This may involve legal research or FOIA requests. Email Stacy directly at taeuberlaw@gmail.com if you are interested in assisting.
2. The Florida-based Big Cat Rescue has been tracking abusive traveling animal shows and alerting local police to statutory violations. Volunteers who would be interested in looking up statutes and theorizing on what laws would be effective in curbing these abuses should contact Colleen at cfinney@wisc.edu.
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12.
1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls!
Thanks to those of you you attended the CHILDREN’S JUSTICE PROJECT kickoff meeting last week! If you’re still interested in being a part of the group, but couldn’t make it, make sure to email cjpwisc@gmail.com to join out email list and keep updated on upcoming events. Only those on the email list can vote in the 1L representative election. Don’t miss out on upcoming social and community service opportunities!
Attention 1Ls!
Are you interested in playing an integral part in Children’s Justice? Do you like community service? Are you organized?
If so, consider running for a 1L representative position. All you have to do is:
1. Write 1-2 paragraphs introducing yourself and stating why you would make a good 1L representative.
2. Email it to ntbohen@wisc.edu by 10:00 am on Sunday, October 2.
3. The candidates’ paragraphs will be emailed out to the CJP mailing list, and members will submit their votes via email.
4. The top three candidates will win a position as a 1L representative assisting with community service, the upcoming conference, and/or administrative tasks.
Even if you missed our kickoff meeting, you can still run! All you need is an interest in helping children.
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13.
Software Freedom Association Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, September 29, 2011 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
5240 Law Building
Come celebrate the 20th birthday of Linux, which changed the way we use electronics and was made possible by the General Public License. There will be cake, discussion of what software freedom and the Software Freedom Association are about, and planning of our activities for the coming semester.
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14.
Going to the Dean’s Cup Bash?
The weather forecast shows temperatures in the 30s when the clock strikes midnight!
Make Mom happy and bring a coat.
Make HLSA happy and leave it at their coat check while you dance the night away.
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15.
Have you signed up for Race Judicata yet?
Register online today!!
http://hosted.law.wisc.edu/pilf/racejudicata.html
Or, pick up a registration form from PILF’s bulletin board and drop off your completed form and payment to PILF’s mailbox (near the hangfiles)
PILF’s 22ND ANNUAL
RACE JUDICATA
A 5K Run/Walk down the Lake Shore path
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. / Race begins at 11:00 a.m.
Registration located at Lot 60, near the Goodman Softball Complex and the Class of 1918 Marsh.
$15/person for students, $25/person for non-students or $13/person for groups of 5 or more
All Race proceeds go to fund summer grants for law students working in unpaid public interest internships
Keep up to date with the latest PILF news by following us on our UW PILF Facebook page!!
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16.
QLaw
QLaw is having its next meeting on
Wednesday October 5th at 7:00
in Room 5223!
We will be voting for 1L reps, planning our participation in Coming Out Week, and more!
If you cannot make the meeting, but would like to be considered for either of the open positions or have any questions please contact:
Bob Held at rbheld@wisc.edu. or
Alex George at alex.george211@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
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We’re updating the SBA website, so check it out!
You can see a calendar of upcoming events, access old outlines for your classes, and post pictures of life as a UW Law student:
www.wisconsinsba.org
Also, to submit your old outlines, please email uwsbaweb@gmail.com
Attention Student Orgs!
Please send your law school announcements as you would like them to appear and by 8:00 am on the first day you would like them to appear to uwsbamail@gmail.com. Announcements run on Mondays and Thursdays. There is a 150-word limit. After the first announcement, any bulk information (e.g., discussion topics, speaker bios) will be posted on the SBA website until the meeting has occurred. Contact uwsbamail@gmail.com with any exception requests.
Announcements will run for three consecutive emails, except for congratulatory announcements. Congratulatory announcements will run once unless specifically requested otherwise. If you would like announcements to run beyond three consecutive emails, please resend them.
Any questions? Contact Brittany Nanzig at nanzig@wisc.edu.
