Passion for Law Cut from the Same Cloth

Consensus
Newsletter for The John Marshall Law School Community March 25, 2013
Ideas? Suggestions? Questions? Email them to consensus@jmls.edu.

hird-year John Marshall Law School students Natalie Laczek and Michon Stuttley had the same idea to begin a Fashion Law Society they just had not yet met each other.

The Fashion Law Society

Fashion and Design Law Symposium

presents

Shortly after the two were introduced at the start of the fall 2012 semester by Miss Marilyn Criss, administrative assistant in Student Affairs, they organized the newest student organization and began work on the societys kickoff event, the Fashion and Design Law Symposium, set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 12 at the law school. It is the rst symposium of its kind in Chicago. Laczek hopes the symposium will initiate collaborative efforts between lawyers and those working in the fashion industry who need help protecting their creative pursuits. We are trying to demonstrate the need for lawyers in the industry, Laczek explained. Chicago is considered a y-over city for fashion, between New York and Los Angeles. Im hoping in the next 10 years well be able to bring the city into the forefront. Laczek has a strong interest in trademark and copyright issues as well as sustainability in the fashion industry. She wanted to share her insights with students. Fashion is a niche in IP that is often overlooked. With the amount of money companies spend on marketing, theres a lot of legal work involved with protecting the brand, Laczek explained. Symposium registration is $20. Attorneys can earn approximately 5.5 hours of CLE credit for this program. There will be a 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception following the symposium. Registrations are being accepted through April 4 at http://jmls2013fashionlawsymposium.eventbrite.com/. For additional information, contact the Fashion Law Society at jmls.fashionlaw@gmail.com.

Legislative Drafting Class Helps Prepare Bill

A lawyering skills class at The John Marshall Law School is working on a project dealing with sex offenders that could put students in the thick of the action at the Illinois Capitol in Spring eld.

Indigenous Peoples Law

University of Arizona law professor offers insights on indigenous peoples law.

Alumnus Offers Tips for Aspiring Litigators

The Career Services Of ce welcomed Mark Schaeve (JD 06) of Schaeve Law Of ces, and Michael Alkaraki of Leahy & Hoste to talk to John Marshall students about how to thrive at a litigation rm on March 19.

Faculty Activities and Publications

The John Marshall Faculty Activity Report is a comprehensive account of all faculty scholarly activities and publications, presentations, pro bono work, and general service to the legal community.

Your Witness
Ali Haleem
Staff, Security Aurora

St. Patricks Day Parade Marchers

Q: Who would play you

in the movie about your life?

A: Tom Cruise Q: Whats one thing thats always in your

refrigerator?

A: Ranch dressing. I put it on everything. Q: If you were forced into a life of crime,
what would you be good at?

A: Bank robbery. I see myself as kind of a

John Dillinger type.

Q: Whats your guilty pleasure? A: Red Bull and string cheese. I know its

weird, but they just seem to go together.

Students representing the Brehon Society at The John Marshall Law School and IIT/ChicagoKent College of Law marched in Chicagos St. Patricks Day Parade on March 16, 2013. Despite the cold, everyone came with their Irish enthusiasm.

This Week at John Marshall

Room assignments and dates subject to change. For up-to-date information, visit eCommons.

Coming Up at John Marshall

April 5, 2013
RIPL Symposium: IP Rights, Ownership, and Identity in Social Media

Monday, March 25
Faculty Executive Committee Meeting, 11 a.m., Room 608 Afrmative Action in Higher Education at the Crossroads, Professors Juan F. Perea and Richard H. Sander, 12:30 p.m., Room 200

April 5, 2013
Spirit Award Reception

April 8, 2013
Herzog Memorial Lecture: Human Trafcking

Tuesday, March 26
Faculty Tenure Committee, 1 p.m., Room 1202 Faculty Works-in-Progress: Professor Niedwiecki, Noon, Room 3East

April 11, 2013

The Impact of Climate Change on the Midwest: Today and Tomorrow

Wednesday, March 27
Career Services Committee Meeting, Noon, Room 1214 Tax Law CLE Lunch & Learn Series: Ethical Issues for Attorneys Involved with Nonprots, Noon, Room 503 West Suburban Area Alumni Reception, 5:30 p.m., Maggianos, Oak Brook

April 12, 2013

Fashion and Design Law Symposium

April 15, 2013

11th Annual Employee Benets Symposium

Thursday, March 28
Center Directors Meeting, 10 a.m., Room 1202 Deans Meeting with Staff, 11 a.m., Room 1200 Faculty Works-in-Progress: Professor Acevedo, Noon, Room 3East

April 16, 2013

Center for International Law Conference: Recent Developments in EU Law

April 26, 2013

IP Ethics Program

Friday, March 29
Faculty Development Series: Lawyers Professional Responsibility and Social Media, Noon, Room 3East

May 911, 2013

IP Protection in BRICS: Global Developments

May 10, 2013

Freedom Award Luncheon, Standard Club

May 19, 2013

Commencement, Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers

Second Place in National Mock Trial

June 69, 2013

Multi-Class Alumni Reunion Weekend

Student News
Would you take a student to lunch? Maybe give a Becks Book Store gift card or tickets from your seasons pass to the Sox or Cubs? The Student Bar Association needs your support for its Student Auction from 5 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, April 4. The auction is a fundraiser for scholarships awarded to students who volunteer or work at public service positions during the summer. There is no minimum dollar amount all donations are welcome. Help support our students by dropping off a gift at the Student Bar Association Of ce, or contact SBA President Kurt Brna at kbrna@law.jmls.edu for more details. John Marshall students (from left) Catherine Foresman, Lindsay Ruedig, Sara Tremurici and Polina Kostylev took second place at the Florida State University National Civil Mock Trial Competition held on March 710. The team argued a case of institutional negligence in which a student was allegedly shot by a professor. The professor, as plaintiff, sued the law school on grounds of negligent premises liability, negligent supervision and negligent security. The team received a trophy and cash prize. Your good health can mean great things for someone else. Donate at the annual blood drive scheduled for Monday, March 25. If students are interested in donating or baking treats for donors, please contact Fundraising/ Outreach Co-Chair Caitlin Pabst at cpabst14@gmail.com. Diversity Week kicks off with a cultural dinner on Monday, March 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Different ethnic foods will be served. Students, faculty and staff are invited.