Post Graduate Judicial Internships Available

If you are not currently employed, we suggest that while you are searching for a job, you consider completing a Post Graduate Judicial Internship or other volunteer internship.

The Third Judicial Circuit, which is comprised of seven counties (Columbia, Suwannee, Madison, Hamilton, Dixie, Lafayette and Taylor), is currently seeking individuals who are willing to serve as judicial interns. Judicial interns work under the direct supervision of the general magistrate and the staff attorneys and assist the judiciary with research and drafting of legal memoranda and proposed orders. The majority of the work involves post conviction relief motions in criminal cases, but interns may be asked to help with other types of legal issues, including family law matters, small claims and complex civil litigation cases. This is an ideal position for someone with excellent analytical and writing skills; who is seeking to gain working knowledge of the court system, as well as enhance his or her resume.In past years, graduates who completed Post Graduate Internships sometimes obtained permanent positions within the judicial system based upon the work they performed as interns. Our experience has also been that firms look very favorably on candidates who have this experience.

Please send your resume to:
Deborah A. De Nike
General Magistrate Court Administration
Third Judicial Circuit
173 NE Hernando Avenue
Room 408
Lake City, Florida 32055

Contract work available in NYC and South Florida

Synergy has posted an opening for contract lawyers in NYC. They are seeking attorneys/recent JD's for multi-week electronic document review and analysis project. All work is performed on-site and full-time availability highly preferred. The contact person is Matt Pordum who can be reached at matt@synergylegalpros.com.

They also have a South Florida office headed by a Career Service professional, Alana Dasent. She can be reached at alana@synergylegalpros.com .

Young Lawyer's Division Affiliate Outreach Conference

Save January 21-22 for the Florida Bar YLD Affiliate Outreach Conference at Walt Disney World. Registration can be completed online at the YLD website--www.flayld.org before January 1. Register by December 20 in order to secure discounted hotel rates.

Equal Justice Works open to Graduates--Deadline September 24

The Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair scheduled for Bethesda, Md. on October 22 and 23 is open to graduates as well as current students. The deadline to apply for interviews is this Friday, September 24 at 11:59 pm EDT. More than 170 internships and postgraduate positions are posted in JusticeWork! If you are interested in public interest/government employment, do not miss this opportunity. For more info www.equaljusticeworks.org. The site also includes info on debt relief and loan repayment assistance for public interest/government lawyers.

POST GRADUATE JUDICIAL INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

Now that you have completed the bar and are focusing on your job search, we suggest that you also consider completing a Post Graduate Judicial Internship.

The Third Judicial Circuit, which is comprised of seven counties (Columbia, Suwannee, Madison, Hamilton, Dixie, Lafayette and Taylor), is currently seeking individuals who are willing to serve as judicial interns. Judicial interns work under the direct supervision of the general magistrate and the staff attorneys and assist the judiciary with research and drafting of legal memoranda and proposed orders. The majority of the work involves post conviction relief motions in criminal cases, but interns may be asked to help with other types of legal issues, including family law matters, small claims and complex civil litigation cases. This is an ideal position for someone with excellent analytical and writing skills; who is seeking to gain working knowledge of the court system, as well as enhance his or her resume.

In past years, graduates who completed Post Graduate Internships sometimes obtained permanent positions within the judicial system based upon the work they performed as interns. Our experience has also been that firms look very favorably on candidates who have this experience while their bar admission is pending.

Please send your resume to:

Deborah A. DeNike
General Magistrate
Court Administration – Third Judicial Circuit
173 NE Hernando Avenue, Room 408
Lake City, Florida 32055

Florida Bar Swim Meet set for September in Sarasota

On Saturday, Septemer 4, the Florida Bar will hold its first Swim Championships in Sarasota. The swim meet coincides with a Bar networking event and a CLE presentation. Bar members interested in attending are encouraged to register for the event through their local associations, although "unattached" members may also enter. Attendees must pay a registration fee of $95 which includes both entrance to the meet as well as registration for the CLE course and networking portion of the event. Net proceeds will benefit the Florida Bar Foundation.

Registration information and entry forms are available on the Florida Bar website and must be received by Friday, August 20.

Florida Bar Mid Year Meeting Orlando -- September

The Florida Bar Midyear Meeting will take place September 22-25, 2010 at the Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway. There will be multiple CLE seminars, sections and committee meetings and many opportunities to network. Visit www.FLoridaBar.org for more information.

Litigator sought 0-4 years experience

The Institute for Justice, the nation's leading libertarian public interest law firm, is seeking a staff attorney to join its litigation department in Arlington, VA. IJ litigates cutting-edge constitutional cases in the areas of private property rights, economic liberty, school choice, and free speech in both state and federal courts nationwide. They have litigated three cases before the US Supreme Court including the Kelo eminent domain case and have petitioned for cert. on three others this term, one of which has already been accepted. They are seeking attorneys with 0-4 years litigation experience, excellent communication skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, solid academic records, a passion for freedom, and a good sense of humor. Send cover letter, resume and writing sample to:

Human Resource Department
institute for Justice
901 North Glebe Road, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203

or via e-mail (preferred method of submission)
employment@ij.org

LAVENDER LAW CAREER FAIR IN MIAMI

Early Registration has been extended to Monday August 9 for the Lavender Law Career Fair & Conference at Loews Miami Beach on August 26-28, 2010. More than 1,000 practicing attorneys, scholars, law students, members of the judiciary and other legal professionals are expected to attend this year's event which will feature career, networking, and continuing legal education opportunities tailored for the LGBT legal community. The Career Fair includes many of the most sought after employers. To register, just go to the Lavender Law website.

UNITED NATIONS LEGAL POSITIONS NOW OPEN

If you are interested in International Law, apply before September 19 to take the entrance exam on December 1 to enter service at the United Nations. Entry level legal positions are open this year to citizens of the United States in various legal offices. Go to http://careers.un.org/. The instructions are quite detailed as is the application process so start now--don't wait until the deadline. Associate Legal Officer is a level "P2" position and there are openings at multiple duty stations. Entry level positions are not available every year so take advantage of the opportunity now. If CCD can help you, let us know.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY

King & Spalding, an international law firm in Midtown Atlanta, seeks attorneys to assist with both long and short term document review projects. The position is responsible for reviewing documents in a timely manner and assessing their importance. Candidates must be detail oriented, motivated and able to multi-task. Recent law school graduates will be considered and must be able to make a commitment for a minimum of 6 weeks. Apply on line or e-mail resumes to projectattorneys@kslaw.com.

June '10 graduates are advised to send a resume immediately.

Hispanic Bar--Annual Convention--Minneapolis

The Hispanic National Bar Association will meet from September 8-11, 2010 at the Hilton in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, will be speaking at the convention on Thursday, September 9th. Excellent networking opportunities are available.

Early Bird Registration Deadline is Saturday, July 31, 2010.

ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project--Apply NOW

The ACLU is soliciting applications from law school graduates for fellowships to begin in the fall of 2011. Applications should be submitted NOW and should include a letter of interest describing potential projects, a resume, an unofficial transcript, the names and telephone numbers of three legal references, and a legal writing sample via e-mail to the office in which you wish to work. Applicants may apply to both offices.

Preference will be given to those who have completed a judicial clerkship and who have demonstrated a commitment to civil liberties, immigrants' rights, and racial and social justice.

More information can be obtained from the ACLU website or from the Center for Career Development.

APPLY IMMEDIATELY IF YOU QUALIFY AND IF YOU WANT HELP IN REPAYING YOUR STUDENT LOANS

Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (CLAAP)

Five million dollars is now available for distribution to qualified civil legal assistance attorneys. The online application is accessible here and applying as soon as possible is critical because the Department of Education will commit these funds to eligible civil legal assistance attorneys on a first-come, first-served basis. An attorney may be awarded up to $6,000 in repayment assistance in 2010 (actually received in 2011), and may be prioritized to receive assistance in future years if Congress continues to fund the program. An attorney may receive a lifetime maximum of $40,000 in assistance.

Complete and signed applications will be date and time stamped and processed in the order they are received. Do not submit an incomplete application– if the application is denied because it is incomplete, the Department of Education will send a letter explaining the reason it was denied, and a resubmitted request will receive a new date and time stamp.

The Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program (CLAAP) repays a portion of eligible federal student loan debt for civil legal assistance attorneys who are employed full-time. Attorneys are advised to understand the program requirements, and to carefully consider the Ineligibility for Double Benefits provision before determining whether or not to apply for CLAAP.

For more information, please view this comprehensive CLAAP
http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/resources/student-debt-relief/civil-legal-assistance-attorney-student-loan-repayment-program

Positions available in NYC in Family Law

The City of New York Administration for Children's Services has several current openings for beginning attorneys and will accept resumes for three of the positions for those law graduates currently studying for the NY bar. The fourth position requires admission to the NY bar. Go online to the agency website and apply. Please feel free to phone the Center for Career Development for further information.

Consider a career in Contract Administration

The National Contract Management Association will be meeting in Fort Lauderdale from July 18-21, 2010. On Sunday, July 18, 2010, they will be hosting a Career Fair from 11-2 at which a good number of major employers in both government and industry will be participating. Further information can be obtained from http://www.ncmahq.org/Events/WC10 .

Looking for a path to reenter?

If you took a break from the legal field and are now seeking to reenter, consider Pace Law School's comprehensive New Directions program which is offered twice a year at Pace in New York City and White Plains, New York. For more information, www.law.pace.edu/newdirections . Questions can be addressed to Carroll Welch, Assistant Director 914 422-4608 or cwelch@law.pace.edu .

CLE Luncheon and Judicial Reception--August 6 deadline

Third Circuit Association for Women Lawyers and Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. cordially invite you to attend a CLE luncheon and reception honoring the United States Bankruptcy Court Judges sitting in the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida. Following the reception, there will be a CLE luncheon presentation on the Tax Ramifications of Mortgage Foreclosure.

The event will be held on Friday, August 20, 2010 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the Woman's Club, 257 SE Hernando Avenue, Lake City, Florida. The cost is $45.

Deadline for reservations is August 6, 2010. Send your name and menu selection (prime rib, chicken or vegetarian) to Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc., PO Drawer 3067, Lake City, FL 32056-3067, Att: Georgia Chamberlin. Any questions can be addressed to georgia.chamberlin@trls.org or 386 752-5960.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet members of the bar and judiciary and earn CLE credits.

The Mississippi Prom Case: Emerging LGBT Issues

Fried Frank has long been in the forefront of law firms in promoting awareness of civil rights and social justice issues. In that spirit, the firm established the Michael R. Diehl Civil Rights Forum in June 2000. The firm invites all LGBT attorneys and law students who will be in New York on July 12th to attend this year's event at the Empire Hotel Rooftop at 44 West 63rd Street from 6:30-8:30 pm. RSVP by Tuesday, July 6, 2010 to diversityevents@friedfrank.com or 1.212.859.4689.

Immigration Law

The Central Florida Chapter of AILA is hosting the 24th Annual Immigration Law Seminar on October 8-9, 2010 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach, Florida. If you are interested in practicing Immigration Law, join AILA and plan to attend the seminar to take advantage of both the CLE and networking opportunities.

Solo Practice University

Solo Practice University has entered into a strategic partnership with Lawline.com to provide unlimited free CLE. To learn more
http://solopracticeuniversity.com/2010/06/01/special-offer-1-year-of-free-unlimited-cle/

6th Annual IMPACT Career Fair--Open to Graduates

One of the best job fairs open to graduates is the IMPACT Career Fair for Attorneys (and law students) with Disabilities. It will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 in Arlington, Virginia, near National Airport. Many of the most prestigious law firms and government employers participate in this event. Further details are available from http://www.law.arizona.edu/Career/Impact/welcome.cfm.

Are you or do you want to be an Advocate for Employee Rights?

NELA, the National Employment Lawyers Association, is the largest plaintiff's employment law organization. Its annual convention will be in Washington, DC at the Omni Shoreham Hotel from June 23-26. Student membership is only $20. If you have an interest in joining this exciting field, consider attending the convention. More information is available from NELA's website.

A special program for law students and recent graduates pursuing a career in plaintiffs' civil rights and employment law will be co-sponsored by Katz, Marshall & Banks, LLP and Outten & Golden LLP on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm. RSVP for the program to williams@kmblegal.com.

Looking for yet another good reason to visit San Fransisco?

On Sunday, August 8, 2010, UF Law will host a reception at the 2010 American Bar Association meeting at the Garden Court Palace Hotel to honor Stephen Zack as he takes office as UF Law's fifth graduate to serve as president of the ABA. Please join us--just contact the Office of Development & Alumni Affairs at 352 273-0640 to RSVP.

UF Law at the Florida Bar June 24, 2010

Join Dean Bob Jerry for the Levin College of Law's annual UF Law Alumni Reception at 2010 Florida Bar Convention. We will be celebrating the installation of Mayanne Downs, JD '87, as the incoming president of The Florida Bar, and honoring Stephen Zack, JD '71, who will become the Levin College of Law's 5th alumnus to serve as president of the American Bar Association when he takes office in August 2010.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

6:30-8 pm

Boca Raton Resort & Club, Grand Ballroom C

Boca Raton, Florida

Please join us for the celebration.

Open Source Intelligence

If you are going to be in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 17, 2010, you might want to consider attending OSINT 2020: The Future of Open Source Intelligence, a program at the National Press Club from 1:00-3:00. Dan Butler, Assistant Deputy Director for Open Source, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, will be the keynote speaker along with a varied panel. There is no charge but seating may be limited. RSVP at www.lexisnexis.com/osint .

Launch your Career with the Peace Corps

The Peace Corps is actively recruiting to fill positions in business, health and the environment as well as agriculture and education. Volunteers develop grassroots public service experience and this year are being sent to 77 host countries. Because the application process takes 9-12 months, if you are interested, don't wait until after the bar exam but contact www.peacecorps.gov now. Perkins loans may be eligible for partial cancellation and volunteers may defer repayment of federal student loans. Living expenses, medical and dental, vacation time and transition funds are provided--as well as the experience of a lifetime.

"Trust Me: It's Not Your Money!"

Everyone practicing or planning to practice in a solo or small firm in Dade County should register for the Dade County Bar Association program on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 12-2 at the Lawson Thomas Courthouse in Miami. Jerry Sullenberger, Practice Management Advisor LOMAS The Florida Bar, will be the guest speaker and will discuss the business side of running a firm.

Also consider registering for the Dade County program on June 8, 2010 on Website Compliance Mandated by the Florida Bar and don't forget the Membership Mixer on June 17, 2010 at 6 pm. Whether you already have a job lined up or not, this will be a great opportunity to meet members of the bench and bar.

Register online at www.dadecountybar.org or call DCBA at 305 372-2220.

National Bar Association to visit New Orleans

The National Bar Association, the oldest and largest national association of African American Lawyers and Judges, will hold its annual meeting August 9-13 at the Marriott, New Orleans. This is a marvelous opportunity for alumni and recent grads to take CLE courses, attend sections and division meetings, make new contacts and have a wonderful time. If you have not yet found the job of your dreams, you might want to avail yourself of the many networking opportunities that will be available at the annual meeting. Register at http://www.nationalbar.org/. Be sure to register early as hotel rooms are limited and there are discounts for early registration.

NEW FELLOWSHIPS TO START 8/1/10 IN NEW YORK

We have just received word that Legal Assistance of Western New Yok, Inc., is anticipating receiving funding for Americorps fellowships to be located in Ithaca, Rochester, Geneva and Jamestown, New York as well as one in New York City for law grads admitted to the NY bar or planning to sit for the July bar. Applications should be sent immediately for these positions which are anticipated to become available on or about August 1, 2010.

The Legal Fellows assigned to upstate New York will work together to address gaps in legal services through the recruitment and management of pro bono law students and attorneys, and through the provision of direct legal services. The goal is to develop quality pro bono opportunities for law students in order to expand the avilability of legal resources to low-income and underserved communities throughout upstate New York.

The Legal Fellow assigned to New York City will manage LiveHelp, a volunteer-staffed online legal referral and information service for low-income New Yorkers facing civil legal problems. The Fellow will also help manage and develop materials on LawHelp/NY, a web gateway designed to help low income people solve civil legal problems.

Fellowships are generally for one year and include living allowance, supplemental benefits, an award toward payment of federally backed educational loans and excellent fringe benefits.

Applications must include a letter of interest, a writing sample and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 professional references and should be e-mailed to Keith McCafferty, Managing Attorney at kmccafferty@lawny.org.

When should you stop studying and go to the bar?

Take the night off from studying and go on May 25 to the Clearwater Bar "All Bar Meet and Greet" from 4:00 - 8 PM at Mugs on Missouri. If you already have a job, it will be a wonderful chance to introduce yourself to experienced practitioners and members of the judiciary and if you do not yet have a job, it will be a great opportunity to meet members of the local bar who might know of a job, have a vacancy or be available to mentor you. No RSVP necessary.

Also keep in mind that the Young Lawyers Division of the Clearwater Bar meets on June 10 at 5:30 at Rumba's, Belcher & Keene. RSVP to Colleen Carson at 572-4545.

Consider a Judicial Clerkship

One of the best career boosting opportunities available to recent graduates is a judicial clerkship. The faculty has created a committee whose mission is to assist UF clerkship candidates.

If you are interested in pursuing a clerkship, submit your application materials - including a resume, a transcript, an unedited writing sample, a list of references and a list of the judges to whom you will be applying (to the extent this has been determined) - to the committee thorugh an e-mail to Professor Lea Johnston at johnstonl@law.ufl.edu and also to careers@law.ufl.edu with "Judicial Clerkship Materials" in the subject line. Please also indicate your geographic preference or any other type of preference.

If you have already submitted materials to the committee, there is no need to do so again. If you have not yet considered this opportunity and would like to discuss it, please contact either Professor Johnston or the Center for Career Development.

TAMPA HOSTS 2010 STATE COURT TRIAL SEMINAR

On Friday, June 11, 2010, Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division is hosting the 2010 State Court Trial Seminar from 1-5 pm with a Happy Hour to follow. The program which will be held at the Edgecomb Courthouse on the 6th Floor is free for 2010 law graduates.
Register by visiting http://www.hillsbar.com/ or calling 813.221.7777.

This is an excellent opportunity to polish trial skills and meet members of the local bar.

Georgia Bar YLD Public Interest Internship Program

The YLD is now accepting applications for its inaugural Public Interest Internship Program ("PIIP"). The goal of PIIP is to provide Georgia residents, law school students and admitted lawyers with summer employment opportunities in public interest, government and non-profit organizations across the state of Georgia.
The YLD will award $5,000 living stipends to approximately 10 recipients who will have the option to work with one of several pre-selected public interest, governmental and/or non-profit organizations around the state. The program runs from June to August 2010.
The deadline to submit the application materials is May 5. Applications can be submitted by fax, e-mail or mail to the address below:

State Bar of Georgia
c/o Mary K. McAfee, YLD Director
104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30303-2743
RE: PIIP Application

Fax: 404-287-4990
E-mail: yld@gabar.org

Click here for more information and to download the application.

Center for Legal Justice CLE

How to Defend Collection Cases, Eliminate Credit Card Debt, Student Loans, Medical Debt and Protect Your Clients FICO

Friday, April 30, 2010
Improv Comedy Club, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, FL
$39.95 Per Person

For more information visit: http://www.866bank.com/CLE.pdf

8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association CLE

Better Professional Writing: Precision, Clarity, and Conciseness,

a CLE sponsored by the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association


Time: Friday, May 7, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – Noon

Location: UF Levin College of Law, Room 180


Speaker: Debora Cupples, Asst. Legal Skills Professor, UF Levin College of Law

• Florida Bar CLE Credits: 2.0 General

• Free for EJCBA Members & UF Students

• $40 for Non- members

Space is limited:

Please RSVP on or before Wednesday, May 5th to
Judy Padgett at Execdir@8jcba.org


If you do not reserve a space, you are welcome to come,
but you may or may not actually get a seat.

Deferring From Your Law Firm? ACS Has An Exciting Opportunity

The American Constitution Society (ACS), one of the nation's leading progressive legal organizations, seeks a talented, versatile and energetic recent law school graduate with a deferral option from a law firm (or other independent funding) to fill a one-year position in ACS's national headquarters. ACS has qualified as a pro bono legal organization for several firms already and would be happy to work with incoming associates on individual deferral arrangements.The Fellowship will begin in September 2010. The Fellow will serve as part of ACS's Programs staff, which is led by a group of experienced attorneys who coordinate and facilitate ACS's rapidly expanding output of innovative, highly relevant legal and public policy work. The Fellow will work with existing Programs staff to assist in coordinating the work of ACS's Constitution in the 21st Century project, an ambitious multi-year effort to engage scholars, practitioners, public officials and law students in the articulation and dissemination of a progressive vision of the Constitution, law and public policy. In close coordination with the Programs staff attorneys, the Fellow will:

Assist in developing and planning ACS speaking programs on cutting-edge legal and policy issues, such as briefings at the National Press Club and on Capitol Hill, conferences and symposia around the country and the ACS National Convention;
Manage the listservs of the ACS Issue Groups (ACS's national network of legal practitioners, scholars, and activists), selecting and posting relevant materials and leading substantive discussions among Issue Group members;
Help draft program guides for ACS chapters and materials for the public such as short papers based on ACS Issue Briefs;
Maintain relations with public interest advocates, academics and private practitioners;
Perform legal research and writing projects as assigned, to further the work of the ACS Issue Groups;
Attend conferences, hearings or other events as assigned; and
Assist the Program team in other ways as the need arises.

The Fellowship is a one-year position. A law degree from a U.S. law school is required. The ideal candidate will be a recent law school graduate who has a strong academic record; excellent research, writing and oral communication skills; and strong interpersonal skills. He or she also will have demonstrated initiative, organization and attention to detail. Experience working on Capitol Hill desired. ACS is an equal opportunity employer; women, people of color, people with disabilities, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are encouraged to apply. To apply, send a cover letter; resume; 5-10 page, self-edited writing sample; and three references to ACS via U.S. mail (ACS, 1333 H Street NW, 11th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005); email (jobs@ACSLaw.org with "Law Fellow Candidate" in the subject line); or fax (202-393-6189; Attn: Marlee Waxelbaum). No phone calls please.
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy1333 H Street, NW11th FloorWashington, DC 20005Phone: 202-363-6181Fax: 202-393-6189

www.ACSLaw.org

UF Law Alumni Reception -- Tampa

The Law Alumni Council Tampa Region invites you to a reception for University of Florida Levin College of Law alumni. Join our special guests, United States District Judge James S. Moody Jr., 13th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Manuel Menendez, and UF Law Dean Bob Jerry, for light appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to connect with your fellow alumni.

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Where: Bush Ross, P.A.
1801 North Highland Avenue
Tampa, FL 33601
Directions: Located one block north of Stetson Law School's Tampa Campus; intersection of Tampa Street and Henderson Avenue, just north of Downtown/I-275 in Tampa Heights.
*Parking is available in the parking lot in front of the building, as well as in front of the building on Henderson Avenue and behind the building on Seventh Avenue.

RSVP
Please visit our Web site and REGISTER NOW

Going Solo?

Check out this $12,000 scholarship award which is available to alumni who wish to go solo or are currently struggling in their solo practices.

http://solopracticeuniversity.com/proud-to-be-solo/

Entries can be submitted until April 19th.

UF Law Alumni Reception -- Atlanta

The Law Alumni Council Atlanta Region invites you to a reception for University of Florida Levin College of Law alumni. Join our special guests, Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Debra Bernes and UF Law Dean Bob Jerry, for light appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to connect with your fellow alumni.
When: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Where: The Burgoon Law Firm, White Provision, Suite 305
1170 Howell Mill Road N.W., Atlanta, GA
RSVP by March 31 to development@law.ufl.edu or 352-273-0640

What Associates Need to Know About Lateral Moves

Frank Michael D'Amore
The Legal Intelligencer
03-16-2010

The recession has turned associate career paths upside down. Legions of associates unfortunately lost their jobs, and countless others who were eager to start their careers were deferred and shunted toward short-term positions they never envisioned. Even those whose jobs were spared were impacted, as compensation systems in many firms were overhauled to better fit the new world order.

There will be quite a few long-term effects from these changes, most of which, in this writer's opinion, will be beneficial for associates. This is not meant to trivialize the pain caused by a job loss or the effect of having compensation decreased, both of which can have serious consequences. Examining all those effects is outside the scope of this article.

However, there is one that is directly tied to career paths and it may be the most important one of all. This entails understanding that an associate must take charge of his career the day he starts, as he cannot blindly assume that his firm or others will protect him forever.

It is an interesting phenomenon that most junior lawyers enjoy the comfort of being treated equally. This starts in law school, where students recoil from overt competition, especially in their first year, and eschew separation among them. Some schools institutionalize this by forgoing numerical grades and class rank. This has traditionally carried over to life as an associate, especially in big firms, as young lawyers were neatly put into classes, where base compensation and bonuses were in tight ranges that barely caused significant differentiation.

This methodology created a false sense of security. Associates worked quite hard, but many did not take the extra time to consider what lay ahead for them or to prepare for it. This is partially understandable, as work continued to be put in front of them and their pay continued to increase -- so why should they worry, especially if their reviews were good?

What these lawyers didn't appreciate is that associates have a shelf life -- the protective bubble in which they worked was going to pop at some point, whether that was seven, eight or nine years down the line. Although some emerged from that cocoon as lawyers who had matured into partnership material, many others, despite being good lawyers, simply could not make that transition. Despite all their contributions, more junior lawyers -- who cost a firm less money -- were coming up from behind to replace them, which is a harsh reality that they didn't understand until it hit.

As such, if this recession teaches associates anything, it is the value of looking ahead and not just blissfully plugging along. Engaging in firm citizenship, being a team player and collaborating with others remains important, but those essentials should not obscure the need to also focus on where one's career is going and how to best improve it.

This will now confront associates head-on if they venture into the lateral market. Those who think they don't need to worry about this should think again, as the odds of anyone starting and finishing his career in one firm are infinitesimal in this era. Employment data show that most professionals change jobs every four and a half years, which, after this recession shakes out, is a number that is likely to go down even further.

In the short term, a lateral associate candidate is much less likely to be evaluated in the "check the box" manner of the past: school, graduation year, quality of existing firm and experience. Rather, scrutiny will be heightened, as the hiring firm (and its clients, who are really the driving force as they are providing the fees to pay an associate's salary) will be looking for someone who can immediately contribute and add value.

This means that associate candidates will need to point to specific experience that meshes with a firm's need, as opposed to just generalized exposure to certain aspects of a practice. Moreover, in a market glutted with unemployed associates, firms clearly have the upper hand and thus can hold out for true stars. As such, doing well and having experience are likely not to be enough to lateral as an associate.

Associates should be able to cite accomplishments that unmistakably separate them from others who are vying for the same opportunity. This actually is valuable for associates, since the examination is much the same as what they will face in making a lateral partner move later in their career (although a book of business will also be important then).

From an associate's perspective, making the move is also more complicated. In the past, firms had very clear identities -- international, national, regional, local, etc. Now, many of those lines are blurred, which requires a candidate to probe more carefully about the firm and where it fits.

Similarly, compensation was also easier to evaluate in years past, as class years and bonus triggers provided relatively clear demarcations among lawyers and criteria by which one could determine how one was likely to fare. Today, those neatly defined categories are still in flux, as quite a few firms are moving toward more performance-oriented compensation systems. This means that many associates really won't know how much they may make until they have been in the firm for at least one year.

There are several steps that you, as associates, can take to best prepare for an eventual move, all of which will be helpful even if your present firms are the ones you stay with until retirement. First, do not take the easy route by doing work that has no challenge or risk associated with it. An associate's attractiveness on the market, and to clients and partners in the evaluating firm, will largely be driven by the complexity of work and how well that work is performed. It thus behooves associates to volunteer to actually try a case (even if it is a "smaller" one that is more equipped for an associate), or take a more active role in a deal. Taking that initiative and performing well will separate you from your peers.

Second, no matter how busy you are, find the time to build a network. Keep in touch with college and law school classmates, in-house counsel (even if you haven't had a matter with them for quite some time), and general business contacts (even if they are not lawyers). This is the foundation from which you will get work and also is an important group of contacts who can help you in making a move.

Third, keep copies (both hard and digital) of all those articles, blog posts, newsletter pieces and other writings that you do for your firm. It is easy to remember these when you have just started, but, as time passes, you surely will forget about them as the pile grows. In this regard, it helps to periodically "Google" yourself, as this may produce some surprises as to where your contributions have appeared.

Finally, begin to keep a journal or other type of record of your key accomplishments. It may surprise you, but as your career progresses, you will also forget about many of these, so keep a log of them while the memories are fresh. These accomplishments will be essential not only in talking to a prospective firm, but in client pitches and in making your case inside of your firm when compensation review time arrives.

When you are ready to make the move, your evaluation today is not as simple as looking at a firm's size and pay scale. Rather, some of the questions you should raise, with the firm or for yourself, include the following:

• What type of experience are you likely to get?

• What type of commitment can the firm make that you will have a position (assuming you perform well) over the next few years?

• Do associates get business development support (and, if so, what type)?

• If your ultimate goal is to go in-house, just how well will this firm prepare you? Has the firm served as a springboard for others who made the move in-house?

This last point often cannot be asked of the prospective firm, but can be evaluated through due diligence of your own.

In many respects, the key going forward is to begin thinking like a partner. This will better prepare you for the future, will help you to become a better lawyer, and will make you much more valuable to your firm and clients.

Frank Michael D'Amore is the founder of Attorney Career Catalysts, www.attycareers.com, a Pennsylvania-based legal recruiting and consulting firm that focuses on law firm mergers and partner placements. He is a former partner in an AmLaw 200 firm, general counsel in privately held and publicly traded companies, and vice president of business development. He can be reached at fdamore@attycareers.com.

Orlando Small Firm Interview Program

Bidding for the Small Firm Interview Program in ORLANDO is now open!

The Florida Bar General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section is once again hosting the Solo and Small Firm Conference AND Interview Program in Orlando at the Rosen Plaza Hotel. There are two components of the event and you can participate in one or both events.

THE CONFERENCE
The conference runs from 9-7:30 on Friday, March 26 and from 9-2 on Saturday, March 27. Attending the Conference will introduce you to aspects of a smaller firm practice that will help you best prepare to make the transition. Topics include: Managing a Successful Law Practice, Practicing Law is a Team Sport, specifically for law students: What Small Firms Need from New Associates, and more! The Conference costs includes continental breakfasts, luncheons and a networking reception. Last year, students and alumni who also attended the full day and one-half Conference enjoyed impromptu interviews by employers with immediate hiring needs that did not have time to register for the Interview Program. Click HERE for the conference brochure.

THE INTERVIEW PROGRAM
The interview program will be held at the Orlando Rosen Plaza Hotel on Saturday, March 27 beginning at noon. There is no cost to participate and attendance in the main conference is not required. Several employers have indicated that they are interested in hiring recent graduates. To participate in the Interview Program, contact Kristen Bryant in the CCD for the Employer List and Student Registration Form. Alumni who graduated on or after May 2009 are welcome to register. Please note that this interview program is not being administered through UF Law’s Symplicity. You are welcome to drop off the Registration Form in the CCD. However, the CCD will need your resume in pdf format via email, as indicated on the form. Bidding closes at 12pm on March 9.

Jacksonville Networking Events

Join the Young Lawyers Division of the Jacksonville Bar Association:

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Event: Judicial Breakfast (County/Family/Juvenile)
Location: Duval County Courthouse, Room 505 (Old Jury Room)
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
RSVP: To Elizabeth Howard (ehoward@rtlaw.com) by 2/24/10

Date: Friday, March 12, 2010
Event: Happy Hour
Location: Walker's Wine Bar - 2692 Post Street (http://www.walkersbar.com/)Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Event: YLS 5K Run to Benefit the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation
Location: Riverside Park
Time: 6:00pm
Info: Run for Cover! is one of several races around the state of Florida that are run in memory of Alan C. Sundberg, Jr., who died of skin cancer in 1998 at the age of 33. Alan is the son of former Florida Supreme Court justice Alan C. Sundberg, and the brother of Tallahassee lawyer Bill Sundberg, who is one of the founding members of the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation. Founded in 1996, the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to educating Floridians about the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun. Free skin cancer screenings will be offered to everyone (runners, volunteers and spectators) by local dermatologists. As usual, YLS is partnering with 1st Place Sports to put on this great event. If you would like to run, please see the attached registration form, go to your nearest 1st Place Sports store or visit them online at www.1stplacesports.com. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Christian George at cgeorge@lgcglaw.com.

Practice Series

Back by popular demand! The CCD will offer workshops presented by attorneys designed to give you the skills legal employers are looking for. Attend one or attend all. Classes include: Your Reputation: Hard to Build, Easy to Harm; Crafting a Criminal Defense; Considering Solo Practice?; Deposition Skills Workshop; Motion & Pleading Drafting.
Next class: 3/5, 2pm HOL 180
Your Reputation: Hard to Build, Easy to Harm
Come hear a panel of judges and attorneys share their advice on the best way to build your reputation and gain the skills to become an effective rainmaker while in law school and beyond.

Palm Beach County UF Law Alumni Reception

Hosted by Leopold~Kuvin
Join Dean Bob Jerry and enjoy food, drinks and the chance to connect with other law alumni.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Leopold~Kuvin, P.A.
2925 P.G.A. Blvd., Ste. 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

To RSVP, please e-mail development@law.ufl.edu by March 14.

EJCBA Charity Golf Tournament

Benefiting the Guardian ad Litem Program
Mark Bostick Golf Course at the University of Florida
2800 SW 2nd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: 352-375-4866
Friday, April 30, 2010
Cost: $100 per player
Register & Eat: 11:30am
Tee-time: 1:00pm
Reception following round
Please preregister at http://8jcba.org/events.aspx
All net proceeds of this charity tournament will benefit the Guardian ad Litem program of the 8th Circuit through the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, Inc.

Polishing Your Networking Style -- It's Not Just About You

Career Webinar & Networking Event presented by the UF Alumni Association
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
6:00 — 8:00 PM
Emerson Alumni Hall
1938 W. University Ave.
Gainesville, FL 32603
Learn how to use modern approaches and technology to brand yourself in social environments to help expand your network and effectively stay connected. The presentation will be from 6:00 - 6:50 pm and will feature guest speakers from the University of Florida Career Resource Center.
Following the presentation, there will be a structured networking event from 7:00 - 8:00 pm for you to practice your newly learned networking skills. Light food and beverages will be available.
The event is free for UFAA members and $10 for non UFAA members.
Please RSVP online by March 1st at: www.ufalumni.ufl.edu/rsvp/view/?id=75

The Wellstone Fellowship

The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, the organization is looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow.

The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is February 5, 2010. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on the organization's web site at www.familiesusa.org/about/wellstone-fellowship.html.

If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org.

Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at the office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual salary of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits.

The Olin Searle Fellows in Law for 2010 - 2011

The Program
The Olin/Searle Fellows in Law program will offer top young legal thinkers the opportunity to spend a year working full-time on writing and developing their scholarship with the goal of entering the legal academy. Up to three fellowships will be offered for the 2010-2011 academic year.
A distinguished group of academics will select the Fellows. Criteria include:


• Dedication to teaching and scholarship
• A J.D. and extremely strong academic qualifications (such as significant clerkship or law review experience)
• Commitment to the rule of law and intellectual diversity in legal academia
• The promise of a distinguished career as a legal scholar and teacher

Benefits
Stipends will include $50,000 plus benefits. While details will be worked out with the specific host school for the Fellow, in general the Fellow will be provided with an office and will be included in the life of the school. Fellows are not expected to hold other employment during the term of their fellowships.
Applications
All those who feel they fit the criteria are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit the following:
 
• A resume and law school transcript;
• Academic writing sample(s) with an approximately 50-page limit on the total number of pages submitted (i.e. two 25-page pieces are fine, two 50-page pieces are not);
• A brief discussion of their areas of intellectual interest (approximately 2 pages);
• A statement of their commitment to teaching law; and
• At least two and generally no more than three letters of support. These should come from people who can speak to your academic potential and should generally include at least two letters from law professors. If you are doing interdisciplinary work a letter from someone who can speak to your work in that area is also helpful. You may also include additional references with phone numbers.
Applications must be received no later than March 15, 2010. Applicants will be notified in early May 2010.

Please submit applications to:
Olin/Searle Fellows in Law Program
ATTN: Barrett Youngc/o The Federalist Society
1015 18th Street, N.W., Suite 425
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 822-8138

Or send an email to Barrett.Young@fed-soc.org with "Olin/Searle Fellowship" in the subject line.

Interview Strategies: Handling Mealtime Interviews With Aplomb

The lunch (or breakfast, or dinner) interview is ideally suited to reveal characteristics about the candidate not easily discovered otherwise, and can be useful from the job seeker's point of view for similar reasons. Handled well, the social ritual of breaking bread together can cement a relationship. Conversely, handled poorly, one interview meal alone can destroy a candidate's chances of getting a job offer. Furthermore, you will be judged on how you might handle yourself in similar situations in the future when clients (or potential clients) are present.

MIND YOUR P'S AND Q'S

Remember that this is an interview, not a social occasion. Although it's a more relaxed setting, don't let your guard down. What you eat, how you eat, what you say and how you act all will be scrutinized. Above all, MIND YOUR MANNERS! If you are unsure of your etiquette, stage a dress rehearsal. Ask a good friend or loved one to dine with you and honestly (and constructively) critique your mealtime technique. We'll give you some of the basics below, but you can also study up online, read Emily Post or take a brush-up etiquette course to polish any rough spots.

GET OFF TO A GOOD START

Scrutiny begins from the moment you enter the restaurant. Your cell phone should already be turned off. Be polite to the maitre d' and all wait staff. Follow your host to the table and allow her to indicate where you should sit; don't just grab a seat. When asked for your beverage order, ask for water, iced tea or soda, but not an alcoholic beverage, even if your host does so. (If the interview is at dinner, and you are encouraged to order an alcoholic beverage, stick to wine -- and just ONE glass!) Put your napkin on your lap right away. Remember that the bread and butter plate to your left, and the glasses on the right, are the ones you use. Offer the bread basket to others at the table before helping yourself.

WHAT TO ORDER?

Don't be indecisive. Choose a menu item you know and like; this is not the time to try something new. Keep logistics in mind: no sloppy sandwiches, stringy pizza, unpeeled shellfish or bony ribs. Avoid foods that drip, spatter or get stuck in your teeth. Good bets are easily cut meat, fish, or poultry, chopped salads, or small pastas (that you don't have to twirl around your fork and risk spraying sauce). You may also want to keep spicy or garlicky foods to a minimum if you are going to continue the interview afterwards. You don't want to smell of food, suffer from indigestion, or worse!

Take a cue from your host when choosing your meal. Notice whether or not she orders an appetizer, soup, salad, or after-meal coffee and/or dessert. Keep your host's time constraints in mind, and don't linger unless your host wishes to do so. Never order the most expensive item on the menu; choose something in the same range as the dish your host orders. Order something similar to what your host chooses, or ask her for a suggestion.

If you have special dietary requirements, quietly choose something that meets your needs, without discussing the details with your host. Nearly every menu has selections to accommodate vegetarian and other dietary preferences. It's acceptable to request dressing on the side, or for cheese or sauce to be omitted, but don't make a big deal about it. Minimize substitutions or exceptions to the menu. Remember: you want to keep the focus on YOU, not the food. (If you are strictly kosher, however, inform your host beforehand so an appropriate restaurant can be selected.)

TABLE MANNERS

When the food arrives, don't gobble it down. "Mirroring" is often a valuable technique when trying to get someone to be comfortable with you. During an interview meal, this could mean talking and eating at a similar speed, resting your forearms (never elbows!) on the table, or leaning back in your chair, and so forth, in a similar -- but not copycat -- fashion as your host.

At the risk of sounding like your mother, here are some of the basics:

• Your napkin belongs on your lap, not on the table nor tucked into your collar. Should you have to leave the table during the meal, leave the napkin, loosely folded, on your seat or on the table to the left of your plate.

• Use your silverware, not your fingers.

• If you are eating at a restaurant where chopsticks are provided and you are not an expert, ask for a fork!

• The general rule regarding silverware is that you start with the utensil placed on the outside, and work in towards your plate for successive courses. Review your etiquette book or check online beforehand if you are unsure.

• Cut your food into small bites and eat slowly.

• Don't chew with your mouth open or talk with your mouth full.

• Put down your utensils between bites to continue the conversation and pace your eating.

• Don't gesture with your silverware.

• Keep your hair and sleeves out of your plate.

• Don't smoke before, during or after your meal, or anywhere your host can see you.

• Don't play with your hair and don't pick your teeth. (If you've got something stuck in your teeth, excuse yourself and deal with it in the restroom. Do not use your fingernails or a toothpick in public.)

POLITE CONVERSATION

In addition to being on your best behavior, watch what you say. Don't discuss inappropriate, controversial or personal matters; keep the conversation on business or neutral subjects. Don't use slang, profanity or too-casual language, and don't tell off-color or discriminatory jokes. You may, however, use this opportunity, while your host is more relaxed, to inquire about issues at the prospective employer's organization such as firm culture, business development, lateral integration and the like.

DOGGY BAG DILEMMA

Leaving leftover food is wasteful, but it is not recommended to ask for a doggy bag at a business meal. (Note: We are great proponents of doggy bags in other settings, however.) Instead, try to order what you think you can eat. If you are not very hungry or can't manage the large portions many restaurants serve, look to the appetizer/salad sections of the menu. Order an appetizer or two instead of a main meal, just let the waiter know that you want them served at the same time as the other diners receive their entrees. If you just can't finish your meal, don't force yourself. Just quietly place your fork and knife together on the right-hand side of the plate to indicate that you have finished eating and continue with the conversation. Leave your napkin in your lap until everyone is getting up to go.

BE A GRACIOUS GUEST

Remember that your host selected the restaurant. Therefore, do not complain about the food or service, even if it was substandard. Of course, sincere compliments always are appropriate. Don't reach for the check even if it is placed near you, or offer to pay your share. Just let the check sit there, smile and graciously thank your host for the meal. If all goes well, this should be just the first of many occasions to break bread together.

Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass are senior legal search consultants with Seltzer Fontaine Beckwith, based in Los Angeles. Valerie Fontaine is the author of "The Right Moves: Job Search and Career Development Strategies for Lawyers" (January 2006, NALP). They can be reached at (310) 839-6000, or visit www.sfbsearch.com.

Volusia County Bar Association Events

SHOW ME THE MONEY! CLE SEMINAR
Essentials of Executing a Judgment
Friday January 22, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

747 Office Suites, 747 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach
3.0 CLE Hours Approved - $45.00 per person


BENCH & BAR RECEPTION
honoring 50 year members and members of the judiciary
Thursday January 28, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach


ELDER CARE SERVICES IN VOLUSIA COUNTY
(CLE Approved: 1.0 general hours)
-Update on guardianship procedures
-What services are available in Volusia County?
-Learn how to recognize personality and/or behavior changes in your client.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 11:30 - 1:00pm
Complementary buffet lunch available at 11:30am, CLE seminar begins at 12:00pm.
Council on Aging, 160 North Beach St, Daytona Beach

To RSVP, go to http://www.volusiabar.org/ or email volusiabar@bellsouth.net

Interested in Practicing in the Central Florida Area?

The UF Law Alumni Association is hosting a Gator Law Reception at the Florida Bar Mid-year Meeting at the Hilton Orlando on Destination Parkway on Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 6:00-8 p.m.

Career Development will be able to invite 10 students to attend this networking event with Gator practitioners and judges. If you are interested in attending and will be able to be in Orlando on this Thursday night, email careers@law.ufl.edu by Wednesday, January 13th at 4:00 p.m. Please indicate your class year as preference is given to 3L's. You will be notified on 1/14/10 if you are selected to attend.

YLS Events for 2010

Date:Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Event: YLS Happy Hour
Location: Golftec (4372 Southside Blvd, Suite 306)
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Date:Saturday, January 16, 2010
Event: Holidays in January
Location: Family Support Services
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00pm
Volunteers Needed: Contact Fraz Ahmed at fa@kubickidraper.com

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Event: Judicial Breakfast (County/Family/Juvenile)
Location: Duval County Courthouse, Room 505 (Old Jury Room)
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
RSVP: To Elizabeth Howard (ehoward@rtlaw.com) by 2/24/10

Date: Saturday, April 3, 2010
Event: YLS 5K Run to Benefit the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation
Location: TBD
Time: 5:30pm
Info: Run for Cover! is one of several races around the state of Florida that are run in memory of Alan C. Sundberg, Jr., who died of skin cancer in 1998 at the age of 33. Alan is the son of former Florida Supreme Court justice Alan C. Sundberg, and the brother of Tallahassee lawyer Bill Sundberg, who is one of the founding members of the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation. Founded in 1996, the Florida Skin Cancer Foundation is dedicated to educating Floridians about the dangers of prolonged exposure to the sun. Free skin cancer screenings will be offered to everyone (runners, volunteers and spectators) by local dermatologists. As usual, YLS is partnering with 1st Place Sports to put on this great event. If you would like to run, please see the attached registration form, go to your nearest 1st Place Sports store or visit them online at www.1stplacesports.com. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Christian George at cgeorge@lgcglaw.com.

***Name & Logo Competition*** The YLS is looking for a new name and logo for our annual run. If you are interested in submitting a logo, please contact Christian George at cgeorge@lgcglaw.com. The winner will receive a free entry in to the race!

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YLS SPORTS LEAGUE SCHEDULE / 2009 - 2010

10/20/09-12/29/09 Fall Co-Ed Kickball

1/5/10-2/18/10 Winter Co-Ed Basketball (4 on 4)

2/23/10-4/13/10 Spring Co-Ed Flag Football

4/1/10-5/28/10 Spring Co-Ed Golf

4/20/10-6/1/10 Spring Co-Ed Ultimate Frisbee

6/1/10-8/3/10 Summer Co-Ed Basketball

8/30/10-10/5/10 Fall Co-Ed Softball

10/12/10-12/14/10 Fall Co-Ed Kickball

To register a team, contact Rick Britton (brittonlaw@bellsouth.net) or Charlie Jimerson (cjimerson@jimersonlawgroup.com).

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Susan Gainen's Blog's

Susan Gainen, a recent guest speaker for the Center of Career Development, has two blogs that might be of interest to UF Law grads.

http://passthebaton.biz/blog/blog.html

http://www.passthebaton.biz/blog/2010/01/feeling-trapped-5-steps-toward.html