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ASIL CLE INSTITUTE: Not Just State: International Law in the U.S. Government

By on February 25th, 2013

On Wednesday, February 27th, the Government Attorneys Interest Group of the American Society of International Law will hold a continuing legal education course featuring practicing international lawyers in a variety of positions within the U.S. government. This panel, “Not Just State: International Law in the U.S. Government,” will discuss the role that international law plays in the day-to-day practice of attorneys not only in the State and Defense Departments, but also in legal offices outside of the most commonly-understood “international” agencies.

This event is for government lawyers to interface with each other, for private sector and NGO attorneys who want to gain a better understanding of the varying roles of international law in the U.S. government, and for law students seeking international legal careers in government service.

This event is free to those not seeking to earn CLE credit and takes place:

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

ASIL Headquarters- Tillar House

2223 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC20008

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Panelists will address a variety of questions dealing with the level of cooperation (or lack thereof) between government agencies on international issues.

Speakers include:

  • Judith Cohen, Senior Manager, Advance Pricing & Mutual Agreement Program, Large Business & International Division, Internal Revenue Service;
  • Katherine Cooper, Acting Director, Harmonization and Multilateral Relations Office, Office of International Programs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration;
  • Megan McMillan, Attorney Advisor, Commercial Law Development Program, U.S. Department of Commerce;
  • Virginia (Ginny) Nagy, Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, Multilateral Diplomacy Unit, U.S. Department of State;
  • Gary Sampliner, Senior Counsel, Office of General Counsel (International Affairs), U.S. Department of the Treasury; and
  • Jennifer Thibodeau, Senior Attorney, Office of the Assistant General Counsel for International Law, Department of Transportation.

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Information:

This course is eligible for 1.5 mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) professional practice credits.

General Registration:

ASIL Members and ASIL Non-Members = Free

CLE Registration:

ASIL Member Attorneys = $45.00 ASIL Non-Members = $65.00

For more information and to register, visit the website.

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IT-Lex Technology Law Writing Contest-Deadline is May 1, 2013

By on February 22nd, 2013

IT-Lex, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educational, literary, and scientific advancement in the field of technology law, is proud to announce its first Technology Law Writing Competition, sponsored by the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP.

All accredited law school students in good standing are eligible to enter the writing competition. Submission topics should focus on technology law and are due May 1, 2013.

Monetary prizes will be awarded to the top three winning submissions. The competition winners will have their submissions published in the IT-Lex Journal, and will receive invitations to become write-on members and part of the IT-Lex Law Review. Prizes aside, all meritorious entries will be considered for publication.

Prizes:

First place: $5,000

Second place: $1,000

Third place: $500

For more information on technology law and the specifics of the writing contest, please visit the website.

 

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The Florida Bar Center for Professionalism and FIU Law Host The Second Annual Professionalism Symposium

By on February 22nd, 2013

The Florida Bar Center for Professionalism is again co-hosting with FIU Law, the Second Annual Professionalism Symposium Wednesday, February 27, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free to all area law students. Recent law school graduates are also welcome.

Among other topics, there will be a solid emphasis on University of Miami School of Law Professor Scott Rogers’ work on mindfulness and that theme will be emphasized by the panel of local judges who are all involved in the mindfulness efforts. The keynote speaker, Former Justice Raoul G. Cantero, III, Partner, White & Case LLP will also discuss “Embracing Professionalism.”

This networking event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with local attorneys and judges and hear their perspective on professionalism in South Florida. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to all attendees and there will be a reserved parking area.

The symposium will be held at FIU College of Law, 11200 Southwest 8th Street, Miami, FL 33174.

For additional general and registration information, please visit this link.

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Florida Legal Services Seeks Reemployment Assistance Project Legal Extern – OPEN IMMEDIATELY

By on February 21st, 2013

Job: Florida Legal Services (FLS) in midtown Miami needs a legal extern to administer its Reemployment Assistance Pro Bono Project starting February 2013.  The individual will oversee outreach to unemployed individuals in the community, screen and interview clients, assess the merits of clients’ cases, provide advice to clients based on feedback from senior attorneys, timely refer meritorious cases to pro bono attorneys for legal representation, and follow-up with assigned attorneys on the status of the cases.  The job is anticipated to require a commitment of at least ten hours weekly and will pay $15 per hour depending upon experience.

Background: When individuals lose their job through no fault of their own, they are eligible for Reemployment Assistance (RA).  But there are many challenges to being found eligible by the state.  People must apply online only (not over the phone or using paper forms); they must be literate in English, Spanish or Creole and know how to use a computer in order to apply; they must complete a three-part 45 minute skills test online by a certain deadline after they apply; they must contact at least 5 prospective employers weekly and report details of their work search efforts online in order to stay eligible; if their old job challenges their eligibility, they have to timely ask for a hearing and win at the hearing.  At every stage of the application process, there are short deadlines for challenging adverse agency decisions.  On top of all these requirements, people will soon have to register online with the state job agency by a certain deadline, provide an email address, and complete many web screens of background information about their skills, knowledge, and abilities. Every single one of these technological hurdles can be a tripping point that deprives unemployed people of the RA benefits they desperately need between jobs. This project targets individuals who face technological barriers to benefits eligibility.

Attributes of candidates: This position demands an organized individual who is consistent in maintaining a scheduled commitment.  The candidate will be expected to handle phone calls from and set interview appointments for prospective clients, meet regularly with supervising attorneys, conduct some community outreach, and maintain electronic contact with pro bono case handlers. An interest in the unemployment benefits program is desirable although FLS will provide substantive training and supervision in this area of the law.  This project will run from the present through December 2013, so the ideal candidate will be available starting now and through 2013.  FLS anticipates that the most successful candidate will be proficient in spoken Spanish.  The position will be open until filled.

Contact: Email a resume and cover letter indicating an interest in this position to Senior Staff Attorney Valory Greenfield.

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The Employment Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Labor & Employment Section of the ABA Presents: “Careers in Labor & Employment Law”

By on February 20th, 2013

Learn about exciting and diverse careers in labor and employment law, and discover ways to become involved in the American Bar Association’s Section of Labor and Employment Law.

“Careers in Labor & Employment Law” will take place on Thursday, March 21, from 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm, in Room F-108.

Speakers:

  • Louis Lopez, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC (Government)
  • Natalie Norfus, Jackson Lewis LLP, Miami, FL (Management)
  • Heather Lindsay, Lindsay & Andrews PA, Milton, FL (Employee)
  • Doug Steele, Woodley&McGillivary, Washington, DC (Union)

Pizza and soda will be served.

 

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The Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (“CFAWL”) 2012 – 2013 Bar Study Scholarship

By on February 20th, 2013

The Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers (“CFAWL”) is pleased to present the details for its second annual Bar Study Scholarship. The goal of the scholarship is to promote the CFAWL mission. The scholarship is meant to help the recipient while he or she studies for the Florida Bar Exam. It is made possible through the generous donations of CFAWL members, friends and CFAWL fundraising efforts.

For the 2012-2013 academic year, a scholarship will be awarded to a deserving full-time or part-time law student who will take the Florida Bar Exam for the first time in July 2013 and who has promoted the CFAWL mission through CFAWL membership and/or volunteer work. This student will have demonstrated leadership and involvement on his or her campus and in the general community. Depending on CFAWL’s fundraising success, two scholarships may be awarded.

Click here to apply for the 2012-2013 Bar Study Scholarship.

For additional information, please visit the website.

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The Palm Beach County Bar Association Committee for Diversity & Inclusion Presents: Speed Networking for Law Students Coming Up On March 1st!

By on February 19th, 2013

The Palm Beach County Bar Association Committee for Diversity & Inclusion Presents: Speed Networking for Law Students in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Bar Association 2013 Bench Bar Conference.

Date: Friday, March 1, 2013

Location: The Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., WPB, FL 33401.

Time: 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Immediately following the event (where you will learn about different areas of law from local attorneys), students are invited to attend a networking reception with local attorneys and judges.

For more information, visit the website.

 

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Miami-Dade Fawl Upcoming Events: “Women Making History” Award Presentation & Cocktail Reception

By on February 19th, 2013

The ‘Women Making History’ Award is awarded annually by the Miami Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers during Women’s History Month (March 2013). The award recipient exemplifies an individual whose work and leadership throughout the community promotes women issues. Their accomplishments are admired by younger generations as they have either shattered glass ceilings or paved the way for new women leaders of today’s generation.

The “Women Making History” Award Presentation & Cocktail Reception takes place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sabadell Financial Center, 1111 Brickell Avenue, 30th Floor Miami, FL 33131.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED AND ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 27, 2013.

Click here for nomination form.

RSVP TO Marisol Gomez-Decena.

 

 

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Miami-Dade Fawl Upcoming Events: ‘Meet the Judge’ Lunch Series & ‘Table for Eight’ Series

By on February 19th, 2013

Meet the Judge’ Lunch Series

Featuring:

Judge Rosa Rodriguez, Civil Court Judge, on Wednesday, February 27th at 12:00 p.m. at La Loggia Ristorante, 68 W.   Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33130.

RSVP to Lara Bueso.

Tickets are $25.00/person. Cash or check made payable to “Miami-Dade FAWL”.

Judge Gloria Gonzalez-Meyer, County Court Judge, on Thursday, March 7th at 12:00 p.m., at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 2525 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134.

RSVP to Kim Greenberg.

Tickets are $38.00/person. Cash or check made payable to “Miami-Dade FAWL”.

Table for Eight Series

Featuring:

Judge John Thornton, Circuit Court Judge, on Thursday, March 14th at 12:00 p.m. at Pega Grill, 12 East Flagler Street, Miami, Fl.

Lunch is Dutch Treat.

Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, County Court Judge, on Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m. at Rosa Mexicana Grill, 900 South Miami Avenue, Brickell Village. 

Dutch Treat.

RSVP to Linda Leali.

 

 

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Fellowship: Google Policy Fellowships, Summer 2013

By on February 19th, 2013

Program Overview:

The Google Policy Fellowship program was inspired by Google’s Summer of Code with a public policy twist. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.

Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government and more. More information about the host organizations and the areas of focus for the fellows are outlined here.

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating in other advocacy activities.

Who Should Apply?

They are looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:

  • Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy
  • Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise
  • First-rate analytical, communications, research and writing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the fellow and host organization.

What is the Google Policy Fellowship Program?

The Google Policy Fellowship program offers students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer working on these issues at public interest organizations in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. Students will work for 10 weeks over the summer of 2013.

Eligibility:

You must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2013 to be eligible to participate in Google Policy Fellowship program in 2013. You must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship. Google cannot provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

Student applications must be received by midnight Pacific time on March 15, 2013.

For more details, especially about important dates and deadlines, visit the website.