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.