Volunteer
WCL is continuously seeking alumni volunteers as judges for Moot Court, Mock Trial and Marshall Brennan, as well as speakers and panelists for student and other groups, and as mentors. Please take a look at the current volunteer opportunities available and reply today! Thank you.
The Office of Development & Alumni Relations
AAJ Education is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for our annual Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC) regional in Washington, D.C. from March 1-4, 2012. Attorneys may serve as judges. All others may serve as bailiffs.
Judges will critique team members on their skills in case preparation, opening statements, use of facts, examination of lay and expert witnesses, and closing arguments.
Volunteers are needed for the following dates and times. If you are able to volunteer, please click here to select your time. Please forward to friends and colleagues!
| Thursday, March 1 | 5:00 pm–8:30 pm (D.C. Superior Courthouse) |
| Friday, March 2 | 5:00 pm–8:30 pm (D.C. Superior Courthouse) |
| Saturday, March 3 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm (D.C. Superior Courthouse) |
| Sunday, March 4 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia) |
Complimentary refreshments will be available for volunteers.
Moot Court Judges Needed
The Moot Court Honor Society at the Washington College of Law would like to invite you to serve as a judge for the upcoming National High School Moot Court Competition. We are seeking judges for the octofinal, quarterfinal, and semifinal rounds.
Each year, WCL hosts this competition to give high school students from across the world the unique opportunity to meet lawyers, judges, and other students from across the country. This year’s problem involves student satirization of school officials and the extent to which the school’s administration can control a student’s speech without violating their First Amendment right to free speech.
These rounds are being held on Sunday, March 25th, 2012. The octofinals are from 10 am to 12:15 pm, the quarterfinals from 1 to 2:30 pm, and the semifinals are from 3:00 to 3:45 pm. If you are unable to join us on Sunday, but would still like to judge, we would love to have you judge the preliminary rounds on Saturday. Please sign up at the following link, or contact MCHS Vice President Hunter Bridges at (501) 258-5154 or bridges.hunter@gmail.com:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFkzckt2akRGVXAxaDBxYmxSMzlkNUE6MQ
Thank you for your time and we look forward to working with you! Please feel free to pass this information onto any other colleague that you believe would be interested.
Cordially,
Ty Halasz and Jamie Sparano
Directors
National High School Moot Court Competition
Moot Court Honor Society
Washington College of Law
American University Law Review Feb 28 Event
On April 2, 1982, President Reagan signed the Federal Courts Improvement Act of 1982, which created the new United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Since its inception, the Federal Circuit has delivered a panoply of decisions that have had far-reaching implications on a host of intellectual property, international trade, government contracts, and veterans benefits issues.
In conjunction with its annual review of the Federal Circuit’s decisions, the American University Law Review is hosting a symposium commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of the court. In doing so, each panel will engage in a retrospective look at the Federal Circuit’s body of jurisprudence, discerning trends and highlighting key cases that will be essential for practitioners appearing before the court in the years to come. The event will also focus on the future of the court, asking questions such as: what’s next after the Leahy-Smith Act? What are the implications of the court’s continuing saga of spent nuclear fuel cases? How will the court reconcile Gardner’s presumption against the backdrop of Chevron deference?
THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT: 30 YEARS BACK, 30 YEARS FORWARD
Presented by the American University Law Review and
the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property
February 28, 2012 • 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Room 603
There is no charge to register; however, registration is required.
CLE accreditation (6 credits) will be applied for – CLE registration, $330
To register, or for information on the program and speakers, please go to www.wcl.american.edu/secle/registration. For further information, contact: Office of Special Events & Continuing Legal Education, 202.274.4075 or secle@wcl.american.edu.
Criminal Law Brief Volunteers for March 7
The Criminal Law Brief will host a symposium which will consist of a panel discussion and networking event. They are seeking volunteers for the panels:
Panelists will discuss how the economic downturn has affected their practices, how they have managed their case loads with less resources and what they have found to be the best practices to accommodate the demands of their profession, the current state of their practices, if they have seen any improvement, where they see criminal law practice moving in the future, and recommendations for lawyers looking to break into the criminal law field.
Following the panel discussion, there will be a networking event involving the panelists and additional practitioners from the criminal law sector. Panelists and practitioners participating in the networking event will be drawn from a range of practices and institutions within the criminal law sector.
Email alumni@wcl.american.edu to volunteer. Thank you.
19th Annual Equal Justice Foundation Charity Auction
Donate! Attend! Purchase!
Alumni are needed to support the students. Funds raised will help provide scholarships to students with unpaid summer positions with public interest organizations in the US and abroad. EJF, a non-profit, student-run organization, enables WCL students to gain valuable experience in the public interest sector, while providing critical services to underrepresented members of our communities.
American University Washington College of Law,
Office of Development and Alumni Relations, and the Equal Justice Foundation Board
Cordially invite you to attend An
Alumni Networking Reception and
The 19th Annual Equal Justice Foundation Charity Auction
Honoring Erin Loubier ‘87
EJF grant recipient / Former EJF Director / 2011 DC Bar Foundation Scoutt Prize Awardee / Current Senior managing attorney and director of public benefits of the Whitman-Walker Clinic’s Legal Services Program for upholding excellence in public interest law and for her contributions to the WCL public interest law community
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Washington College of Law, 4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW, 6th floor, Washington, DC
Alumni Reception Outside Room 603, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Auction in the Dining Room and Student Lounges
Alumni who attend the Reception and/or RSVP in advance,
will receive a ticket to the auction at no charge.
Silent Auction; Live Auction
RSVP by March 15 to Alumni@wcl.american.edu or call (202) 274-4163.
This is an informal event. Please arrive at your convenience.
Parking is available in the WCL garage at no charge.
Sports and Entertainment Law (SELS)
SELS is looking for WCL alumni to self-identify and join the SELS group on InCircle (wcl.affinitycircles.com), or emailalumni@wcl.american.eduwith your information. Alumni who work in, or have experience or interest in areas of Sports and Entertainment Law such as antitrust, intellectual property, labor and employment lawwill then have the opportunity to network, assist students as mentors, and much more.
SELS is also holding an entertainment law Career Panel on TuesdayApril 3 and is seeking 3-4 local alumni for their panel discussion from 4:30 – 6:00 PM. Alumni in all areas of entertainment law would be a welcome addition to the panel. A reception, open to all alumni, will follow. For further information, email alumni@wcl.american.edu
New Energy Law Alumni Group
The WCL Energy Alumni Association is a group of WCL graduates who currently practice in the energy sector. Their goal is to strengthen the community of WCL alumni in energy law by getting together socially in an informal setting. Please join their next event: February 22 at Smith & Wollensky starting at 6:00 PM . For more information, visit the Energy Law Alumni group on InCircle at wcl.affinitycircles.com.
Law Revue
02/22/2012 - Law Revue 20th Anniversary Reception
The Law Revue is celebrating their 20th anniversary! If you were part of the Law Revue as a student, join us for the show (no charge for the preview night only) and a reception hosted by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations on February 22. Interested? Email alumni@wcl.american.du for details and to receive the invitation.
Hispanic Law Conference
03/06/2012 - 15th Annual Hispanic Law Conference Awards Dinner
The Fifteenth Annual Hispanic Law Conference Awards Selection Committee is currently seeking nominations for the Edward Bou Alumni Award, the Premio Inspiración, and the Goldman-Grossman Award to honor those individuals in the WCL community who have demonstrated a commitment to the national and international Latino/a community near and far. Honorees of these three awards-a WCL graduate, a JD student, and a LLM student, respectively-will be recognized at the annual awards dinner on March 6, 2012, which will conclude this year's Annual Hispanic Law Conference entitled "What is at Stake in the 2012 Elections?".
All WCL alumni are invited to submit nominations for any of the above mentioned awards. Please visit http://www.wcl.american.edu/hispanic/awards.cfm to submit the electronic nomination form, as well as to learn more about the awards that will be presented. Please note that while descriptions of the Annual Diversity Award, the LaLSA Scholarship, and the LAAW Bar Review Award are also located on the webpage, nominations will not be accepted for them. All nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, February 1, 2012.
Should you have any questions, please contact Esteban Freeman in the Office of the Dean at (202) 274-4139 or at
UPDATE: Thank you! We successfully recruited 7 alumni volunteers for this Dinner. If you are interested in assisting in the future, Email alumni@wcl.american.edu
The Business Law Society
11/16/2011 - Business Law Student and Alumni Networking Dinner
The Business Law Society is currently seeking alumni attorneys practicing in various business areas to discuss their careers over dinner on November 16 with current WCL students contemplating careers in Business Law. Alumni will be seated at a table with several students. Location tba, but close to WCL. Thank you.
To assist, email alumni@wcl.american.edu. Thank you.
UPDATE: Thank you! We successfully recruited 6 alumni volunteers for this luncheon. If you are interested in assisting in the future, Email alumni@wcl.american.edu
Communications & Media Law Society
11/11/2011 - Networking Luncheon For Alumni and Students in Communications and Media Law
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Clyde's Restaurant, Gallery Place, The Piedmont Room
Sponsor: Communications & Media Law Society
There is no charge. Reservations are limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
RSVP by October 8 to alumni@wcl.american.edu.
This second-annual event is dedicated to bringing together WCL students and WCL alumni practicing in the media and communications law fields. Reunite with old colleagues, m ake professional connections and m eet future attorneys interested in practicing in this dynamic area of the law.
Directions: The restaurant is located next to the Verizon Center and about a block from the 7th and H street entrance of the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station
Parking: The Gallery Place parking garage is located on 6th Street between G and H streets.
UPDATE: Thank you! We successfully recruited 18 alumni volunteers for this luncheon. If you are interested in assisting in the future, Email alumni@wcl.american.edu
Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD)
11/5/2011 - Alumni & Practitioner Luncheon during Career Day for 1Ls
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: WCL, 6th floor
Sponsor: Office of Career & Professional Development
Dear Alumni and Friends:
On behalf of the Office of Career & Professional Development (OCPD) at American University Washington College of Law, I invite you to join us for the annual Alumni & Practitioner Luncheon during Career Day for 1Ls on Saturday, November 5, 2011 here at the law school. Career Day is OCPD's first major program offered exclusively for 1Ls, and it is designed to guide them through the various career opportunities in the legal profession.
The day consists of panel discussion sessions focusing on career paths and the importance of networking. The highlight of Career Day, however, is the Alumni & Practitioner Luncheon where each practitioner heads a table of seven students to discuss their legal careers and provide practical advice. Every year, the luncheon proves to be the most popular segment of the day since our students always welcome the opportunity to speak with practitioners, especially alumni, and we encourage you to draw from your own law school and career experiences.
Lunch will begin at 12:30 pm with registration for practitioners beginning at 12:00 pm on the 6th floor of the law school. This is a wonderful opportunity to mentor a new law student for a day, reconnect with the school, and network with other alumni. We hope that you will be able to join us for this portion of Career Day.
To RSVP, please complete the form below no later than Friday, October 28, 2011. To submit your RSVP via email, hit "REPLY" first, then fill in the requested information below.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at 202-274-4339 or at musallam@wcl.american.edu. Thank you for your support, and I hope to see you at this year's Career Day!
Warmest regards,
Eliza
Eliza Park Musallam, Esq.
Career Counselor & Diversity Liaison
Office of Career & Professional Development
Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
P: 202-274-4339
F: 202-274-4096
UPDATE: Thank you! We successfully recruited 20 alumni volunteers to assist the Moot Court Honor Society. If you are interested in assisting in the future, Email alumni@wcl.american.edu
Moot Court Judges Needed for Fall 2011
Dear WCL Alumni:
On behalf of the WCL Moot Court Honor Society, I am excited to invite you to judge the 18th Annual Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition, which will take place on October 20-22, 2011 in Washington, D.C. A bench memo outlining the problem will be provided to all judges, so significant prior preparation is not necessary.
This competition has been successful in past years due in large part to active participation by our alumni, so we hope you can serve as a judge for the preliminary rounds at WCL on October 21. Additionally, all alumni are invited to attend the Final Round arguments, which will be held at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Last year's prestigious final round panel included Judge Timothy Dyk (Fed. Cir.), Judge Raymond Fisher (9th Cir.), Judge Jane Roth (3d Cir.), Judge Reena Raggi (2d Cir.), Judge Reggie Walton '74 (D.D.C.), and Thomas Goldstein ‘95 (founder of SCOTUS blog), and we look forward to another great panel this year.
If you are available to judge, please sign up for your preferred slots before they fill up. Feel free to use the sign-up sheet available at the following link (http://www.wcl.american.edu/org/mootcourt/wechsler.cfm), or email me, Chris Pepe (cp3077a@student.american.edu), with the times you would like to judge, so I can secure your registration. Preliminary round 1 will take place from 9 am to 12 pm on October 21, while preliminary round 2 will take place from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Additionally, if you know of any other practitioners, professors, or judges in the area who you would recommend as potential judges, feel free to pass along the link above, or send me their contact information and I can reach out to them.
Sincerely,
Chris Pepe
