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Florida Bar Business Luncheon-New! Lunch ’n’ CLE: A Practical Guide to Securities Laws

By on November 9th, 2012

In conjunction with the Dade County Bar Association – Business Law Committee Present: “A Practical Guide to the Securities Laws” Part 1. The speaker is Alan H. Aronson.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Live in Miami or teleconferencing

THIS IS A BROWN BAG EVENT – PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH.

This is the initial segment of the seminar series; each future segment will be related, but independent of other segments. This seminar series will be a continuation of the “Demystifying the Securities Laws seminar series”.

One CLE credit will be awarded for each segment attended.

Live location: Akerman Senterfitt, One   SE Third Avenue, 25th floor, Miami, FL 33131. If you are attending by teleconferencing, the call in number will be circulated a couple of days prior to the meeting. Space is limited.

To reserve a space, email your RSVP to Alan H. Aronson no later than November 26, 2012. There is no cost to attend. You may contact him with questions: (305) 982-5662.

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The City of Chicago Seeks Deputy Corporation Counsel for Constitutional and Commercial Litigation Division

By on November 8th, 2012

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Deputy Corporation Counsel in the Constitutional and Commercial Litigation Division. This position is responsible for overseeing the operations of the division, which consists of approximately 15 attorneys and 4 support staff.

The Constitutional and Commercial Litigation Division represents the City of Chicago and City officials in a broad range of constitutional and commercial litigation both in federal and state court, specializing in cases raising complex and novel legal issues. The Division also provides pre-litigation counseling to many departments, including the Office of Legislative Counsel and Government Affairs, Procurement and Zoning.

Attorneys in the Division litigate constitutional challenges to the City’s ordinances and actions, including free speech and commercial speech cases, religious freedom cases, Second Amendment cases, due process and equal protection claims. The Division has played an important role in advocating the City’s agenda when challenged in court. This includes defense of the City’s gun ordinances, the ban on the use of hand-held cell phones while driving and the closure of Meigs Field. Like any large corporate user of products and services, the City is involved in a wide variety of commercial cases, sometimes as plaintiff, and these cases may involve any City Department. The Constitutional and Commercial Litigation Division handles this commercial litigation as well as construction litigation arising from public improvements and the rebuilding of the City’s infrastructure, which may include contract and constitutional claims, and administrative review of Procurement Officer decisions.

Some of the essential duties of the Deputy Corporation Counsel include, but are not limited to: monitoring and prioritizing attorney workloads to ensure incoming cases are assigned based on legal experience and are handled expeditiously; working with the Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel and Senior Counsel in order to provide input into the defense and prosecution of Division cases; serving as lead counsel in high-profile cases; analyzing legislation and court rulings relative to constitutional law and city policies; providing input into the drafting of City ordinances; overseeing outside counsel handling cases not staffed with Division attorneys; engaging in settlement discussions with opposing counsel and authorizing settlements in cases; approving the hiring of expert witnesses; evaluating Division operations and preparing operational and administrative reports summarizing Division activities; directing the coordination and preparation of the Division’s annual budget; participating in the development of legal policies and procedures for client departments; answering emergency and other inquiries from client departments; and instituting progressive discipline for underperforming Division employees.

Application Process:

  • You must submit the following materials in hard copy to: City of Chicago, Department of Law’s Legal Recruiter, 30 N. La Salle Street, Suite 1640, Chicago, IL60602;
  • Cover letter explaining how you meet the qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below;
  • Resume;
  • Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable);
  • Two writing samples (whether written for some other purpose or written for this submission) including the date that they were written; and
  • Copy of your ARDC card (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent)

Writing Samples:

All writing samples submitted in consideration for employment must comply with the following criteria:

  • Each writing sample submitted must be no less than five (5) pages and no more than twenty (20) pages;
  • Each writing sample must be written by the applicant within two years of submission;
  • Each writing sample must be accompanied by a cover page explaining: the sample’s original purpose (i.e., a writing class, bar association journal article, case note, moot court brief, memorandum for an employer, case filing) or whether it was written for this submission; when and for whom the sample was written; the extent of editing by any third party; if the writing sample is an excerpt from a larger document, identify that larger document and provide context, if necessary;
  • If an applicant chooses to submit a writing sample containing confidential or privileged information, the applicant must identify the steps taken (redactions, name changes or consent from the client or employer) to preserve the confidential or privileged nature of the document. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705). A minimum of 15 years of litigation practice in both federal and state court; a high level of knowledge on issues of constitutional and commercial law, both federal and state; experience with municipal issues in both federal and state court practice; a minimum of three years of experience supervising litigation attorneys and support staff.

Preference may be given to candidates possessing the following: 

  • Graduation with honors or in the top 20% of your graduating law school class;
  • Law Review, Moot Court experience or Order of the Coif

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Candidates should have: knowledge and experience in both federal and state court litigation; knowledge of practice in the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County; familiarity with federal constitutional law, including First Amendment, substantive and procedural due process and equal protection; familiarity with state constitutional law, including home rule, zoning litigation and vested rights; familiarity with the law governing temporary restraining orders, mandamus and preliminary injunctions in both state and federal court; familiarity with municipal contract litigation, the Municipal Procurement Act and other municipal procurement issues; familiarity with municipal defenses, such as qualified immunity and Illinois tort immunity; excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to argue and write persuasively; the ability to identify legal issues and to propose defenses or solutions; and the ability to manage both professional and non-professional employees.

Education & Employment Verification: 

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicagocannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on the documents submitted. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. 

Salary: $137,076 / annually 
 
City of Chicago Department of Law Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel Stephen R. Patton Soo Choi
Mayor Corporation Counsel Commissioner
 
 
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Children’s Staff Attorney Opening With The Florence Project

By on November 8th, 2012

The Florence Project was founded in 1989 to respond to a representation crisis for indigent non-citizens detained at the rural Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Center in Florence, Arizona. Through their programs today, they provide services to approximately 3,000 men, women, and children detained in Eloy, Florence and Phoenix, Arizona on any given day. The Florence Project has become known nationally for its legal service delivery systems, which ensure detained people empowered access to justice. The Florence Project provides high quality legal advice or representation and supports initiatives for national changes in immigration law and policy.

The Children’s Initiative Staff Attorney Position:

The Florence Project’s Detained Immigrant and Refugee Children’s Initiative educates, empowers and provides free legal assistance to unaccompanied immigrant children in removal proceedings in Phoenix, Arizona held in shelters, group homes or long term foster care overseen by the Office of Refugee Resettlement.

The children’s staff attorney will work on a team providing “know your rights” presentations at shelters, individual intakes, pre-court counseling sessions and representation in front of the immigration court, family court, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The position includes extensive client contact with youth, including indigenous youth and youth who have suffered abuse, abandonment, neglect or other emotional and physical trauma. The position also provides the opportunity to participate in outreach activities and collaborative projects within a national network of legal service providers for unaccompanied immigrant children.

The Florence Project’s main office is based inFlorence, but the position is based in the satellite office space in Phoenix, with periodic travel toFlorence. Starting salary is $35,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision as well as generous vacation and leave policy.

The start date for this position is January 2nd. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Requirements:

Fluency in Spanish is required. The applicant must also be licensed to practice law in Arizona or have two years of good standing in another state bar to waive into practice in Arizona. Applicants must be self-starters and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to immigration issues and who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative and client centered work environment. Prior experience working with teenagers and/or survivors of trauma is a plus.

Application Process:

To apply, please send a cover letter and a resume with 3 references via email. The Florence Project recognizes the value of diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ individuals, individuals with disabilities and members of under-represented or disadvantaged communities.

 

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Clinical Professor – Elder Financial Justice Clinic College of Law University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

By on November 8th, 2012

TheUniversity of Illinois College of Law– a national leader in the field of elder law and policy – invites applications for a clinical professor to develop and direct an Elder Financial Justice Clinic focused on matters relating to elder financial abuse. Each year, elderly U.S. citizens lose roughly $3 billion through financial frauds perpetrated by strangers, family members, friends, and neighbors. Despite increased attention to the phenomenon of elder financial abuse at the state and federal levels, instances of wrongdoing remain underreported, under-investigated, and under-prosecuted. The primary missions of the Elder Law Clinic will be to educate law students about the prevalence of elder financial abuse, to equip students with the necessary tools to detect, manage, and prosecute instances of wrongdoing, and to represent indigent elderly clients who have been financially victimized.

The position is a nine-month appointment as a Clinical Professor. Responsibilities include teaching a classroom component to the Clinic designed to orient students to the problem of elder financial abuse and to develop the necessary skills to detect, manage, and prosecute cases; closely supervising student casework and other matters related to the Clinic’s representation of clients; developing relationships with other entities – including governmental agencies, advocacy groups, financial services organizations, and other campus units – that may be in a position to advance the Clinic’s mission; and undertaking administrative responsibilities relating to management of the Clinic.

The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law (or in a position to secure licensure) in the state ofIllinois; experienced in the area of civil or criminal litigation – ideally, with prior exposure to the field of fraud; and able to work effectively with students, clients, the bench and bar, other faculty members, and the broader community. Previous experience with clinical education is preferred, but not required. Salary is dependent upon experience.

To apply for the position, please create your candidate profile here and upload a letter of interest; resume; and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by December 5, 2012 via the University of Illinois’ online system. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Proposed start date would be the first day possible after hire.

For questions about the application process, you may contact Chris Grant.

 

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Two Lecturer/Practitioner-in-Residence Positions to Begin Summer/Fall 2013 – Human Rights Clinic & Immigration Clinic

By on November 8th, 2012

The University of Miami School of Law’s Clinical Program is pleased to announce that it is hiring two lecturers/practitioners-in-residence to work in its Human Rights Clinic and Immigration Clinic. The positions will begin in the summer or fall of 2013. The positions are open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply before December 14, 2012.

The two positions are described in detail as follows:

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Becky Sharpless, Director of the Immigration Clinic, if they would like additional information about either position.

Position Title: Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer

Start Date: Summer 2013 (flexible)

Duration: 2 years, renewable for 1 year

Miami Law invites applicants for the position of Practitioner-in-Residence and Lecturer in its Human Rights Clinic (HRC). The Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer will have the opportunity to join the vibrant and supportive clinical community at the School of Law. Together with the HRC’s Director, the Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer will help run the HRC, including assisting in the teaching of clinic classes, supervising students, managing cases/projects and representing clients. The position is designed for a lawyer with at least two to three years of practice experience who is interested in human rights law and advocacy at the domestic and international levels and has an interest in pursuing a career in law school clinical teaching.

The Human Rights Clinic includes a critical and a skills-based seminar on human rights law and practice. The Clinic is also engaged in human rights projects and cases before the United Nations, the Inter-American Commission and Court of Human Rights, and other domestic and international fora, as well as other forms of advocacy including human rights documentation/fact-finding, report-writing, legislative initiatives, and community organizing campaigns.

Qualifications: J.D. and/or LL.M. degree from a U.S. law school is required. Applicants must have at least two to three years of legal practice experience. Applicants should have significant experience in the area of human rights and cross-cultural lawyering; enthusiasm for clinical teaching; student development and training; a demonstrated commitment to social justice and public interest law; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent legal, analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills; and ability to travel with and without students. English fluency is required; high proficiency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole, while not necessary, is a strong plus. Experience in creative and community-driven advocacy, clinical education, project management, supervision of student interns is also a strong plus.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include:

  • Developing, implementing, managing, and supervising all aspects of student work on Clinic cases/projects. The Fellow may have the opportunity to develop new projects that are connected with the Clinic’s objectives.
  • Co-teaching Clinic classes on human rights law and practice.
  • Assisting withadministrative and operational aspects of the Clinic, including outreach activities to publicize the Clinic’s work; student recruitment and professional counseling; responses to public inquiries regarding the Clinic; participation in strategic planning; liaising with student groups; providing content for the Clinic’s website; assisting with the Clinic application process; and providing support for development activities, including grant writing and fundraising.
  • Covering cases/projects during the summer and between semesters. The Clinic will likely run through the summer (depending on student interest and other needs), in which case the Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer would be solely or primarily responsible for teaching and supervising students and cases/projects.

All work will be conducted with the support of the law school’s clinical faculty, and will focus on providing legal assistance to low-income and human rights clients and organizations. The principal supervisor for the position will be HRC’s Faculty Director, Professor Caroline Bettinger-Lopez. The Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer will have the opportunity to participate in the academic life of the law school and in relevant academic and advocacy conferences.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references. Position open until filled, but applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by December 14, 2012.

POSITION TITLE: Practitioner-in-Residence and Supervising Attorney

START DATE: Summer 2013 (flexible)

DURATION: 2 years, renewable for 1

The University of Miami School of Law invites applicants for the position of Practitioner-in-Residence/Supervising Attorney in its Immigration Clinic. This is a lecturer position. Together with the clinic’s director, Rebecca Sharpless, the practitioner-in-residence/supervising attorney will help run the Immigration Clinic, including assisting in the teaching of clinic classes, supervising students, and representing clients.

The Immigration Clinic represents low-income immigrants of all nationalities in wide variety of immigration matters. The Clinic works collaboratively with area nonprofit organizations and other law clinics to select cases. Most of the Clinic’s clients are in removal proceedings and many are in detention. The Clinic litigates cases before the immigration court, Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts. In addition to individual casework, the Clinic takes on projects aimed at supporting the work of nonprofit organizations that advocate for immigrants and/or engage in grassroots organizing.

Applicants should have practice experience representing noncitizens, a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, strong academic credentials and writing ability, and the potential for a being a successful teacher. Preference will be given to applicants with post-law school practice experience. While a bar license from any state is required, a Florida bar license is not required. Fluency or proficiency in Haitian Creole or Spanish is a plus.

The position will allow the participant to develop strong clinical teaching skills and acquire a deep and broad understanding of immigration law and practice as it relates to indigent immigrants.

Because of the busy nature of the Clinic’s practice, the practitioner-in-residence/supervising attorney should not expect to have time for academic research and writing during business hours. The practitioner-in-residence/supervising attorney will be expected to cover cases during the summer and between semesters. Depending on student interest and other needs, the Clinic may run through the summer, in which case the practitioner-in-residence/supervising attorney would be responsible for teaching and supervising students (for additional compensation).

To apply for this position, please submit the following materials to Rebecca Sharpless, Director, Immigration Clinic: 1) resume/CV; 2) statement of interest including career goals and prior experience providing legal services, teaching, and other relevant experience; 3) a writing sample; 4) a list of at least three references and their contact information; and 5) a complete law school transcript.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, however applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this position before December 14, 2012.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays, and much more.

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Miami Law Students Are Invited to Attend Networking Event at Brother Jimmy’s on Thursday November 8th!

By on November 7th, 2012

Miami law students are invited to attend a Happy Hour networking event at Brother Jimmy’s in Mary Brickell Village on Thursday, November 8, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy complimentary cocktails, drafts and BBQ.

Mentors will be attending as a follow up to the speed mentoring event which was a huge success, along with other members of the Miami legal community. This is another great opportunity for students to network, whether or not they were able to make it to the speed networking event.

Please RSVP here.

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A Discussion: The World Bank & IFC’s Recent Doing Business 2013 Report

By on November 7th, 2012

Join the American Bar Association Section of International Law for a discussion with the World Bank on the recent World Bank and International Finance Corporation (IFC) flagship report: Doing Business. The panelists will discuss what the reports measure; the Doing Business indicators; what is new in this year’s latest report; which regions have the most business-friendly environment; and which economies are showing the most improvements. Special Counsel from Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, LLP will share how the make use of the report to inform their daily business.

SPEAKERS:

  • Mr. Michael Silverman, Special Counsel, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP (former Integrity Compliance Officer at the World Bank Group and various senior legal positions at IFC, MIGA and Bank Guarantees)
  • Ms. Melanie Frank, International Trade Counsel, Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, LLP (former Global Trade Counsel, Google Inc. and former Director, Worldwide Customs, Mattel, Inc.)
  • Mr. Santiago Croci Downes, Private Sector Development Specialist, Global Indicators and Analysis, World Bank and IFC
  • Mr. Fernando Dancausa Diaz, Operations Analyst, Financial and Private Sector Development, Global Indicators and Analysis, World Bank and IFC

On October 23, 2012, the World Bank and IFC launched the Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises report. Doing Business, an annual publication that measures business regulatory reforms in 185 economies, relies on pro-bono contributions of legal professionals to update the data annually; accordingly, Doing Business looked to expand their network of legal contributors by reaching out to members of American Bar Association Section of International Law and its International Legal Resource Center to participate in research surveys for this project. Contributors and their firms are acknowledged at the end of the report and on the Doing Business website.

The report is considered one of the most high-profile publications produced by the World Bank Group (over 5 million site visits per year). Doing Business also serves as a knowledge resource for academics, journalists, private sector and others interested in the business climate of each country. The report team seeks experts in eight legal areas: starting a business; (corporate law); employing workers (employment law); registering property (real estate law); getting credit (collateral law); protecting investors (corporate law); enforcing contracts (commercial litigation); resolving insolvency (bankruptcy); and paying taxes (tax and accounting law). The 2013 report marks the 10th Edition of the Doing Business series. Over the past decade, these reports have recorded nearly 2,000 regulatory reforms implemented by 180 economies.

The reforms have yielded major benefits for local entrepreneurs across the globe. For example:

  • Since 2005, the average time to start a business has fallen from 50 days to 30—and in low-income economies the average has been reduced by half.
  • In the past eight years, the average time to transfer property fell by 35 days, from 90 to 55, and the average cost by 1.2 percentage points—from 7.1 percent of the property value to 5.9 percent.
  • In the past eight years, improvements to simplify tax compliance have reduced the time required annually to comply with the three major taxes measured (profit, labor, and consumption taxes) by 54 hours on average.
  • In the past year alone, 108 economies implemented 201 regulatory reforms that made it easier for local entrepreneurs to do business.
  • Singaporetopped the global ranking on the ease of doing business for the seventh consecutive year. Joining it on the list of the top 10 economies with the most business-friendly regulation were Hong Kong SAR, China; New Zealand; the United States; Denmark; Norway; the United Kingdom; the Republic of Korea; Georgia; and Australia.

Topping the list of economies that registered the biggest improvements in the ease of doing business over the last year were Poland, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Burundi, Costa Rica, Mongolia, Greece, Serbia and Kazakhstan.

For more information, please visit the website.

 

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Hogan/Smoger Access To Justice Essay Contest

By on November 6th, 2012

For 40 years, this competition was known as the “Roscoe Hogan Environmental Law Essay Contest.” It was established in 1970 by the late Roscoe B. Hogan of Birmingham, Alabama, a prominent environmental lawyer. The competition provided law students the opportunity to investigate and offer solutions to the many injustices inflicted on the environment.

With additional support from attorney Gerson Smoger — a past president of Public Justice and current board member — the contest was renamed, and, beginning with the 2011 competition, expanded to consider not only environmental but all forms of injustice.

For the 2013 contest, writers should address the question, “Is Democracy for Sale?”

  • Have Citizens United’s holdings run amok?
  • Legal challenges left to Super Pacs?
  • Can funding disclosure be required?

Prize: $5000 and free 2013 Public Justice membership.

Any student currently enrolled in an accredited American law school may enroll in the contest. Each entry must be submitted through a faculty advisor. All entrants must fill out and submit an intent-to-enter form by January 31, 2013 e-mail it to Cassandra Goings.  

Essays must be received by March 31, 2013.

For additional information regarding eligibility, general submission requirements, etc., please visit the website.

 

 

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The Deadline For The Nadine Strossen Fellowship Has Been Extended to November 16, 2012!

By on November 6th, 2012

The ACLU’s systems have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you applied for a position on the ACLU website between October 6, 2012 and November 3, 2012, it is possible that they did not receive your submission. Please re-apply.

Please note that the deadline for applying to the following fellowship has been extended to November 16, 2012.

The Nadine Strossen Fellow functions as an integral part of the ACLU’s National Security Project. For information regarding responsibilities, eligibility, how to apply, etc., please visit the website.

The application deadline is now November 16, 2012. Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this opportunity.

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HOPE Public Interest News for the Week of November 5, 2012

By on November 5th, 2012

Please read below for upcoming events on campus, opportunities in the community, and other announcements. 

Events on Campus:

Tuesday, November 6th, CEPS Lawyers in Leadership Luncheon with Carlos Martinez, JD ’90, 12:30 pm, Law Library Faculty Meeting Room. The Lawyers in Leadership Series is a program sponsored by the University of Miami School of Law Center for Ethics & Public Service to honor leading members of the Florida Bar and Bench distinguished by their dedication to public citizenship and leadership. Please RSVP to Events.  

Tuesday, November 6th, HOPE/LexisNexis Lexis Advance Training Session, 12:30 pm, F200. Learn how to save money and time with effective research techniques and also learn how you can donate some of your LexisNexis points to the HOPE Public Interest Resource Center for public interest scholarships. 230 points = $4 donation to HOPE!! Also, the student organization with the most points donated to HOPE from individual members’ LexisNexis points gets a $100 gift card at the end of November. This first training session is a great way to get your organization involved in the competition. Lunch is provided. See attached flyer and email Ana Ramirez for more information.  

Tuesday, November 6th, Pinochet’s Legacy Reassessed, 12:30 pm, Law Library Reading Room D201. Join Professor Ingrid B. Wuerth in a review of her article “Pinochet’s Legacy Reassessed” which is forthcoming in the American Journal of International Law.

Tuesday, November 6th, Handling Disability Accommodations: Law School and Beyond, 12:30 pm, Student Lounge. In observance of ABA Disability Awareness Month, theLawSchool’s Career Development Office and Office of Disability Services invite you to take part in an important discussion featuring Civil Rights lawyer, Matthew W. Dietz, and Jillian Snell, JD ’12. 

Tuesday, November 13th, Inspiration and Entrepreneurial Ideas from the World of Microfinance, 6:30 pm, Storer Auditorium. Join the Cornell Club of Miami and the Wharton Club of South Florida in a networking event at the UM Business School/Storer Auditorium for a reception and panel of distinguished business experts and social entrepreneurs who will focus the discussion on microfinance efforts in Latin America and Haiti. Cost is $15 for the event forUniversity of Miami Alumni and Faculty.

Wednesday, November 14th, Championing Children’s Voices, 12:30 pm, F209. Join Judge Ellen Sue Venzer, Marissa Leichter, and Bernard P. Perlmutter for a panel discussion involving children’s rights in their own hearings. RSVP by November 9th HERE.

Events off Campus: 

Monday, November 5th, LLC? INC? 501(C)(3)? What is the Best Fit For You?, 7 pm, LegalArt, 1035 N. Miami Ave., 33136. This one-hour presentation by the Nearing Firm will provide detailed information on how to set up your business as a corporate entity, and why this step is critical to the long-term viability of your career. In this SeminArt you will learn the different entity options, their pros and cons, and what you need to form a business.

Wednesday, November 7th, “Puppies & Kittens!,” 8 pm, Miami Improv. This special night of stand-up comedy will be great fun for a good cause. The entirety of the proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department. The show features local comedians Forrest Shaw, Lisa Corrao, John Wynn, and Nery Saenz, all of whom are proud owners of adopted pets. Tickets are only $15 and can also be purchased online HERE.

Wednesday, November 14th, Free Will For Veterans, 5:30 pm, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. Join the Pro Bono Committee of the Dade County Bar Association YLS for an evening of preparing simple wills for low income veterans. If you are interested in volunteering/shadowing attorneys, e-mail Daniela Gordon. Spots are limited!  

Friday, November 16th, National Adoption Day at the Children’s Museum, 8 am, 980 Macarthur Causeway, 33142. Join the Children and Family Law Society (CAFLS) in volunteering for National Adoption Day. Children and their soon-to-be-adoptive families enjoy the exhibits of the museum and other activities. Judges leave the courthouse and finalize all of the adoptions at the Children’s Museum. Each volunteer will be paired with a child and his/her adoptive family and act as liaison for the adoption proceedings. Email here if you are interested in volunteering. 

Announcements & Opportunities: 

Gideon Project. Work with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office in an ongoing project to determine whether litigants understand their rights in criminal and traffic courts. To find out how YOU can help change legislation in Florida and across the nation, email here. 

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program. The PMF Program Class of 2013 application period will open on Monday, November 5 and close on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST for 3Ls and LLMs. The PMF program offers paid two-year federal government fellowships. Application is available here. 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). VITA volunteers help people with basic tax returns, particularly those with moderate income and fixed income, individuals with disabilities, non-English speaking and elderly taxpayers. No prior tax experience is needed. If you would like to get involved, e-mail here. 

Veteran’s Assistance. Assist Liam McGivern, JD ’12 and Skadden Fellow at Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., with military discharge upgrade advocacy. With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there are a lot of service members who receive physical and emotional injuries (TBI, PTSD) in service of their country. These injuries affect the service members in such a way that they are more prone to misconduct, leading to unfavorable discharges. Help those who have helped our country! Email here. 

Empowered Youth. Please join the Child Advocacy and Family Society in mentoring and tutoring the young men of Empowered Youth. Mentors are needed on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Belafonte Tacolcy Center in Liberty City. Tutors are needed on Saturdays at 11:00 AM on the Bricks.

Soros Fellowships for New Americans Program. This prestigious fellowship provides up to two years of financial support for graduate studies in the U.S. The deadline is November 9th. Please visit the website for more information. Deadline is November 9th.