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November 2009

Attend “A Luncheon With John Christopher”

The Launch Pad is pleased to co-sponsor the following event with The University of Miami School of Law:  A Luncheon with: John Christopher of Christopher & Weisberg Whitten University Center, Flamingo Ballroom D 1306 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33124 Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:30-2:00 p.m.  The Launch Pad, in partnership with The University of […]

The Family Law Assistance Project is Hiring a Part-Time Staff Attorney

Thomas M. Cooley Law School seeks applicants for a part-time staff attorney position at their Auburn Hills campus. This position is to be filled as soon as possible. The staff attorney will work in the Family Law Assistance Project, which is part of a partnership with Lakeshore Legal Aid. The staff attorney will share with […]

Law Student Internships

Legal internships/volunteer opportunities with the staff attorney are available to law students currently attending ABA accredited law schools. Pro bono credit may be available. Internships involve work on affirmative and defensive asylum applications, N.A.C.A.R.A. Suspension of Deportation cases, Battered spouse petitions, legal research and outreach activities in rural Florida. Interested candidates should complete the online […]

The Launch Pad Presents its Women in Entrepreneurship Day

The Launch Pad at Toppel presents its Women in Entrepreneurship Day, sponsored by Ernst & Young and co-sponsored by The Miami Herald. Participating organizations include Women Executive Leadership (WEL), The Common Wealth Institute of South Florida, IT Women, Women’s Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Jungle Island Parrot Jungle Trail Miami, FL 33132 Please […]

Attend the 6th Minority Mentoring Picnic

The sixth minority mentoring picnic for all minority law school students from all law schools in Florida will take place on November 14, 2009, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Corporate Pavillion at Amelia Earhart Park, located at 401 East 65th Street in Hialeah. To RSVP, please visit www.kttlaw.com/picnic.

Cobb Lecture Series- “Some Thoughts on Leadership” Featuring Leonard Abess, Chair of the UM Board of Trustees Executive Committee and CEO of City National Bank

The School of Business Administration presents its Cobb Leadership Lecture Series November 18th, featuring Leonard Abess, chair of the University of Miami Board of Trustees Executive Committee and CEO of City National Bank. Mr. Abess was selected by Time magazine as “One of the top 100 leaders in the world.” The title of his lecture […]

Robin Nash Fellowship Program

The Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic at Emory University School of Law has a one year post graduate fellowship for recent law school graduates to work with the clinic on issues of child neglect and abuse.  The fellowship honors late Juvenile Court Judge and former Barton Clinic Director, Robin Nash, and focuses on building […]

Judge Shepherd, Third District Court of Appeal, Seeking Judicial Intern

Judge Frank A. Shepherd of the Florida Third District of Court of Appeal will have an opening for a judicial intern for the Spring 2010 semester.  Interns must be able to work approximately 15 hours per week.  2L’s and 3L’s are preferred.  Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, transcript and a […]

The Business Law Diversity Clerkship Program

The Business Law Diversity Clerkship Program encourages students to pursue business court clerkship opportunities and to consider careers in the practice of business law. In considering a student’s diversity, the Section will give special consideration to individuals who have overcome social or economic disadvantages such as physical disability, financial constraints, or cultural impediments to becoming […]

2010 Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest

The ABA Section of Business Law is sponsoring its 24th Annual Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest to encourage and reward law student writings on a business law subject of general and current interest. Awards: – First Place: $2,500  – Second Place: $1,000  – Third Place: $500  All winners will be invited and subsidized to attend […]