UF Law Career Paths for Recent Grads & Alumni in Transition

March 5 Jacksonville Super Chili Bowl Charity Cook Off

2011-02-16T08:49:00.004-05:00

The Jacksonville Bar Young Lawyers Section's Super Chili Bowl Charity Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 on the campus of Florida Coastal School of Law. For information on entering a team in the cook-off or for ticket information please contact Eric Roberson at McGuire Woods by phone 798-2614 or email: ERobertson@mcguirewoods.com.

Jacksonville Legal Community Service Day--February 19

2011-02-16T08:38:00.003-05:00

February 19--Local lawyers, law students, law firms, and judges together with their employees, families and friends will volunteer to improve the downtown landscape as part of a greater statewide effort to give back to the community. The statewide service day is known as "Raising the Bar" and is an annual effort by the legal community in Florida to participate in city service initiatives. In Jacksonville, the work will be on the 500 block of West Ashley Street. The event is co-sponsored by the JBA YLS, Florida Bar YLD, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, Lexis Nexis, the City of Jacksonville, Clean it UP Green it UP, and Florida Coastal School of Law. Contact : Vivian Harrell, City of Jacksonville 904 630-3420, vharrell@coj.net or Kim Law, 904 798-5406, kimberly.law@hklaw.com.

Assistant State Attorney - Fort Pierce

2011-02-14T10:06:00.002-05:00

The 19th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office (Fort Pierce) has an opening for an attorney with a Florida bar license or eligibility for post-graduate CLI status. E-mail your cover letter and resume to rbutler@sao19.org ASAP.

Vacancy Volunteer Judicial Internship

2011-02-14T09:17:00.003-05:00

Because the most recent incumbent has just secured a career position as a Judicial Clerk, there is again a Volunteer Judicial Internship available in the Third Circuit. This experience is viewed very favorably by potential employers. See full details in December 13, 2010 post.

Post Graduate Judicial Internships Available

2010-12-13T12:07:00.003-05:00

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

2010-12-13T11:53:00.004-05:00

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

2010-12-13T11:43:00.002-05:00

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

2010-09-22T12:12:00.002-04:00

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

2010-08-11T11:56:00.001-04:00

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

2010-08-04T15:25:00.002-04:00

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

2010-08-04T15:21:00.002-04:00

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

2010-08-04T15:14:00.003-04:00

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

2010-08-04T10:57:00.002-04:00

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

2010-07-22T14:57:00.003-04:00

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

2010-07-21T14:07:00.003-04:00

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

2010-07-19T13:48:00.002-04:00

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

2010-07-19T12:04:00.004-04:00

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

2010-07-15T09:17:00.003-04:00

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

2010-07-12T13:00:00.002-04:00

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

2010-07-07T09:13:00.003-04:00

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?

2010-06-30T11:11:00.003-04:00

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

2010-06-30T10:32:00.003-04:00

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

2010-06-28T14:24:00.004-04:00

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

2010-06-28T10:49:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-28T10:45:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-28T08:46:00.003-04:00

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?

2010-06-16T15:09:00.003-04:00

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?

2010-06-16T14:16:00.003-04:00

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

2010-06-14T09:12:00.005-04:00

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

2010-06-14T09:06:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-07T16:31:00.002-04:00

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!"

2010-06-02T08:59:00.004-04:00

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

2010-05-24T15:40:00.004-04:00

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

2010-05-19T08:26:00.002-04:00

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?

2010-05-17T13:01:00.002-04:00

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

2010-05-17T12:44:00.003-04:00

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

2010-05-17T09:59:00.003-04:00

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

2010-04-22T11:19:00.001-04:00

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

2010-04-20T11:52:00.002-04:00

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

2010-04-20T11:00:00.003-04:00

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

2010-04-20T10:53:00.002-04:00

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

2010-04-20T10:47:00.004-04:00

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?

2010-03-23T09:54:00.002-04:00

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

2010-03-22T13:00:00.003-04:00

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

2010-03-19T13:13:00.001-04:00

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

2010-03-04T13:06:00.003-05:00

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

2010-03-01T11:41:00.002-05:00

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

2010-03-01T11:34:00.003-05:00

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

2010-03-01T11:30:00.001-05:00

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

2010-02-25T11:23:00.004-05:00

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

2010-02-25T09:27:00.002-05:00

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

2010-01-29T11:07:00.001-05:00

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

2010-01-29T11:04:00.002-05:00

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

2010-01-29T10:54:00.000-05:00

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

2010-01-08T15:59:00.002-05:00

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?

2010-01-08T11:36:00.001-05:00

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

2010-01-08T11:30:00.002-05:00

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

2010-01-08T11:27:00.001-05:00

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

SEIU Fellowship

2009-11-23T16:20:00.000-05:00

The Legal Department of the Service Employees International Union has openings for law fellows, starting in September 2010.

The Legal Department of the Service Employees International Union has openings for law fellows, starting in September 2010. The SEIU Law Fellowship Program was established to expose recent law graduates to legal work within an international union and offers an excellent opportunity for new lawyers to work with experienced union-side lawyers on a variety of cutting-edge issues related to the advancement of workers’ interests.

SEIU is a progressive, dynamic and growing labor organization representing over 2 million workers in the United States and Canada, principally in the building service, public service, and health care fields. Attorneys in SEIU’s Legal Department engage in innovative lawyering to further the organization's interests in organizing new workers, improving working conditions, engaging in political action, and achieving social justice. This includes representation of the International, local unions, and members in litigation enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, election statutes, and local, state and federal labor management relations laws.

Past fellows have been involved in most areas of the legal department’s work. While each fellowship experience varies according to the work of the department, fellows can expect to be involved in at least some of the following types of work: litigation to enforce the labor and employment rights of union members; handling matters before the National Labor Relations Board; advice and assistance to staff organizers; involvement in policy and legislative initiatives; attendance at SEIU and labor law conferences; and participation in SEIU’s political program.

Fellowship openings are in Los Angeles, CA and possibly Washington, D.C. Fellowships are for one year, with an option to renew for a second year (with the mutual agreement of the fellow and SEIU). Full vacation and health benefits are provided, and salary is commensurate with experience. Recent law graduates, judicial clerks, and third-year law students are welcome to apply. Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, a demonstrated commitment to workers’ rights and a desire to practice union-side labor law. SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for the Fellowship, send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript and two letters of recommendation to:

Norm Gleichman
Deputy General Counsel
SEIU
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
norm.gleichman@seiu.org
fax: 202-429-5565

Application deadline: December 1, 2009. Applicants must submit one set only of all materials at the same time, by hard copy, e-mail, or fax.

ROBIN NASH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

2009-11-16T13:43:00.000-05:00

The Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic at Emory University School of Law has a one year post graduate fellowship for recent law school graduates to work with the clinic on issues of child neglect and abuse. The fellowship honors late Juvenile Court Judge and former Barton Clinic Director, Robin Nash, and focuses on building the next generation of influential attorneys, judges, and community leaders specializing in juvenile law. The Robin Nash Fellowship will begin mid-August 2010 and continue through August 2011.

The mission of the clinic is to promote and protect the well-being of neglected, abused, and court-involved children in the state of Georgia, to inspire excellence among the adults responsible for protecting and nurturing these children, and to prepare child advocacy professionals. The clinic provides multi-disciplinary, child focused research, training, and support for the practitioners and policy makers charged with protecting Georgia's children.

The Robin Nash Fellow will work under the supervision of the clinic director and faculty on a variety of projects that will include, as a minimum, the following:
* Assist with supervision of clinic students with weekly and on-going assignments.
* Research and write one law review article suitable for publication or another approved writing project on a topic relating to child neglect and abuse.
* Collaborate with clinic faculty on research and policy papers.
* Participate in on-going advocacy efforts in the Georgia General Assembly and with state agencies.
* Assist with teaching the law school course Child Advocacy: The Law, the Policy, and the Players.

Qualifications: law school graduate within three years of graduation, extensive computer skills, research and writing skills, and proven commitment to public service in the area of child advocacy.

To apply: E-mail a resume, cover letter, statement of interest and commitment to long term child advocacy, transcript, (3) references, and writing sample to the address below.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. (Position posted November 2, 2009.)

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience. Emory University offers a competitive benefits package.

For additional information or to apply, contact:

Sherry McPeeks, Administrative Assistant
Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic
Emory University School of Law
1301 Clifton Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Phone: (404) 712-4643
Fax: (404) 727-7851
E-mail: smcpeek@emory.edu
Web: www.childwelfare.net

Expert Advice on How to Find a Job During Difficult Times

2009-11-09T09:13:00.000-05:00

The Legal Career Guide: From Law Student to Lawyer, Fifth Edition
By Gary A. Munneke and Ellen Wayne

The Legal Career Guide is designed as a hands-on manual to assist you in finding a job. It will help you to identify specific goals and evaluate opportunities as they arise, reflect on changes in your personal situation that affect your aspirations, and assess new trends within the profession that will impact your chosen practice. Divided into four parts that address legal career planning, career assessment, job searching, and understanding the marketplace, you will learn:
• How to perfect your resume
• How to build a network
• How to successfully study and evaluate the market and utilize a step-by-step guide for your job search
• How to get from start to finish in the career choice process
• How to honestly and effectively assess your personal and professional skills
• How to understand employment trends and studies, principles and standards for law placement and recruitment, and other valuable resources in the comprehensive appendices
• And much more!

Interested in Working in the Alachua, Marion or Columbia County area upon graduation?

2009-11-09T09:11:00.001-05:00

UF Law will be sponsoring a reception on Thursday, December 10th from 5:30-7:30 in Gainesville for area alums and the local bar associations. The Office of Development and Alumni Affairs graciously is permitting a number of interested students to attend this networking reception.

Alumni receptions provide an excellent opportunity to hone your networking skills, meet members of the local legal community and make potentially valuable professional contacts.
• Business attire required.
• Space is limited and preference will be given to 3L’s interested in remaining in the area.
• If you would like to attend, email careers@law.ufl.edu indicating your class year by Monday, November 30th . All responders will receive email notification of their status by December 2nd.

Practicing Law in a Virtual World

2009-11-09T09:08:00.000-05:00

SL Bar Association Mini-Conference
Event Date: Saturday, November 14, 2009

Session 1: 12:00 pm – 12:55 pm SLT (Pacific Std Time in Nov.)
Session 2: 1:00 pm – 1:55 pm SLT
Mixer: 2:00 – 2:30? pm SLT

Location: Frederick G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida
Gator Nation Island (123, 77, 25) in Second Life®

RSVP: The Conference is Free, but the location requires a visitor pass.
Please RSVP with your Avatar name to receive your pass and with any questions to: slbaconference@gmail.com
or in-world IM: Michele Jigsaw.

Conference Format:

The sessions will be panel discussions lead by attorneys practicing in Second Life or advising clients on Virtual Worlds issues. Each panelist will provide a brief story or presentation demonstrating the issues faced in practicing law in a virtual world. These brief presentations will be followed by a question and answer session with the attendees.

Session 1: Practice Issues Unique to the Virtual World Setting

Practicing law in an environment where either your client or the person they are dealing with are not located in a specific physical jurisdiction raises unique issues in practicing law. In addition, Second Life and other virtual worlds have their own local cultures. This session discusses these and other practice issues unique to representing companies and individuals in a virtual world setting.

Session 2: Substantive Issues in a Virtual World

Copyright violation is a common complaint in a virtual world setting, but there are many interesting topics that are unique to practicing in a virtual world. How can I have an enforceable contract in a world with no “law”? If another person’s avatar attacks my avatar in a non-warring world, is it a crime? Or a breach of the user agreement? Find out what issues virtual worlds attorneys and their clients face in this session on substantive issues in a virtual world.

Mixer: Panelists and conference attendees will have a chance to talk with each other informally.

Florida Bar Young Lawyer Division Upcoming Events

2009-11-03T09:45:00.001-05:00

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Event: Judicial Breakfast (Circuit Civil/Probate/Criminal)
Location: Duval County Courthouse, Room 505 (Old Jury Room)
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
RSVP: To Elizabeth Howard (ehoward@rtlaw.com) by 11/5/09

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Event: Movie Night
Location: 5 Points Theatre
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Happy hour starts at 6:00pm. Movie to follow beginning at 6:45pm)
RSVP: To Christian George (cgeorge@lgcglaw.com) by 11/12/09
***What movie would you like to see? Please forward your requests to Christian.***

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!

The Charles G. Koch Spring Internship Program

2009-11-03T09:40:00.001-05:00

Applications are due by December 4, 2009.

The Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation Internship Program was established to develop the next generation of liberty-minded leaders and entrepreneurs. Over the course of the program, Interns engage in key Foundation projects, while learning and applying Market-Based Management®.

The project assignments cover fascinating areas including policy research, leadership and talent development, grassroots education, marketing, and network development. This hands-on experience gives interns the chance to explore the non-profit sector, while applying the management philosophy they are learning from the Foundation, and allows them to build a network of like-minded friends and associates.

Each Intern is assigned a Foundation mentor for the duration of the program. The mentor will guide the Interns through assignments, assist them in learning the management framework and applying it to their non-profit work, and encourage them to become effective entrepreneurs for social change.
Spring internships are part-time and flexible, but Interns must be available at least 20 hours each week, including all day on Tuesdays. Spring Interns do not work on Thursdays and are paid an hourly rate of $12.00. Unfortunately, housing is not provided.

The spring Koch Internship Program is a unique, paid opportunity for students and recent graduates to work in Washington, D.C. The Foundation is currently looking for candidates who not only have a commitment to free-market principles and individual liberty, but also demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit in and outside of the classroom.

Details about the Koch Internship Program:
• Runs from January 19 to May 7, 2010
• Offers part-time flexibility
• Pays an hourly rate of $12.00
• Allows interns to gain real-world experience working in a think thank or policy institute
• Equips interns with the management training and professional development necessary to be successful and effective at advancing liberty
Please review the flyer at
http://cl.exct.net/?qs=789f5e42c142439c72d1e717b599b14da3de6c4b5de8e5aab17ed11b4d7e5a2f and visit the Foundation's website at
http://cl.exct.net/?qs=fd924101e2c8d5fed108dabd672a5f398b12f4518c48d9b9d48f10aec5c8b103 to find out more information. If you have any questions about the Koch Internship Program, contact recruiting@cgkfoundation.org.

AFL-CIO Fellowship-Program

2009-10-26T09:18:00.003-04:00

The Legal Department of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations ("AFL-CIO") is offering a one-year fellowship beginning in September 2010. The fellowship offers an excellent opportunity for recent law school graduates to work with experienced union-side lawyers on a wide variety of issues.

The AFL-CIO is a voluntary federation of 56 national and international unions which represent 11 million working women and men in the United States. The AFL-CIO works on a variety of fronts to improve the lives of working families, to secure social and economic justice in the United States, and to protect the interests of working people in the global economy. The AFL-CIO and its affiliates have been instrumental not only in negotiating good pay and benefits for union members, but also in the enactment and enforcement of laws that protect important rights for all workers, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The Legal Department works on a wide range of litigation, policy, regulatory and legislative matters, and assists with organizing campaigns, corporate governance issues, and other AFL-CIO initiatives. The Legal Department also administers the Lawyers Coordinating Committee, a national organization of union-side attorneys, which issues various publications and holds educational conferences on a regular basis.

The AFL-CIO Fellow will work with lawyers in the AFL-CIO Legal Department and with other union lawyers around the country on a wide range of activities. The Fellow will assist experienced lawyers working on cases and regulatory matters that affect the labor movement and the rights of workers. The AFL-CIO’s litigation caseload includes cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, the NLRB and a small number of state appellate suits. In addition, the AFL-CIO Legal Department frequently presents the views of the labor movement on federal regulatory initiatives affecting workers. Whenever possible, the Fellow will be given the opportunity to participate in meetings with union lawyers and to attend oral arguments. The AFL-CIO Fellow will also participate in Lawyers Coordinating Committee activities, including preparation for attorney conferences, outreach to new labor lawyers and law students, and regular opportunities to attend LCC meetings and conferences. The fellowship salary is in the range of $55,000 to $60,000 depending on experience. Benefits include excellent medical and dental insurance plus paid vacation.

Recent law graduates, judicial clerks, and third-year law students are welcome to apply. Applicants should have excellent legal research and writing skills and enjoy legal research and appellate work. Applicants should also have a commitment to workers’ rights and a desire to practice union-side labor law. The AFL-CIO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified applicants to apply.

To Apply: Applicants should mail a cover letter explaining their interest in the fellowship, a current resume, a transcript, a short writing sample, a letter of reference and a list of two additional references to the AFL-CIO's Office of the General Counsel ATTN: Fellowship Position, 815 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. The application process is rolling and will remain open until the successful candidate is selected. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.

NYSBA Career Development Conference 2010

2009-10-19T14:18:00.002-04:00

Sponsored by the Law Practice Management Committee and the Committee on Lawyers in Transition

Monday, January 25, 2010

Hilton, Avenue of Americas
New York, NY
518-487-5596

Free - Must register prior to January 20, 2010

For more information: www.nysba.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Events1&Template=/Conference/ConferenceDescByRegClass.cfm&conferenceID=3736

Agricultural Law Update Course

2009-10-19T13:56:00.002-04:00

The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee, The General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section, the Agricultural Law Committee and the Environmental & Land Use Law Section present:

Agricultural Law Update
Course Classification: Intermediate Level
November 20, 2009

Florida Farm Bureau Federation Building • 5700 SW 34th Street
Gainesville, FL • 352-374-1504

CLE Credits: 5.0 General credit hours
Certification Program:
Labor & Employment Law: 1.0 hours
State & Federal Gov't & Administrative Practice: 5.0 hours
Wills, Trusts & Estates: 1 hour

To register on-line, go to: www.floridabar.org/CLE

"Beat the Dawgs" Reception in Jacksonville

2009-10-14T12:09:00.003-04:00

JACKSONVILLE: Alumni Reception 10/29

Attend the annual "Beat the Dawgs" alumni reception in Jacksonville on Thursday, October 29th from 5:30-7:30 at the River Club (The Florida Room) on the 35th floor of the Modis Building. To join Dean Bob Jerry and other UF Law Alumni please RSVP at http://www.law.ufl.edu/alumni/events/beat_the_bulldogs_reg.shtml

Thank you to our current sponsors: Law firms: Volpe, Bajalia, Wickes, Rogerson & Wachs; and Harris, Guidi, Rosner, Dunlap & Rudolph, P.A.; Individuals: W.C. Gentry, Joe Milton, Matthew N. Posgay and Evan J. Yegelwel.

BBQ - Oct. 16th

2009-10-14T12:05:00.002-04:00

Centennial Homecoming Barbecue Oct. 16

Reconnect with your UF Law family and be our guest during the UF Law Centennial Celebration following UF’s Homecoming Parade Friday, Oct. 16, from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Marcia Whitney Schott Courtyard. Enjoy barbecue chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, dinner roll and tea. Gator fans, large and small, will enjoy special appearances by Gator mascots Albert & Alberta. Barbecue dinners are free for UF Law alumni, students, faculty and staff. All food is on a first-come, first-served basis and registration in advance is necessary for complimentary meals. Walk-up and/or extra-guest dinners are $8 each. RSVP to rsvp@law.ufl.edu. For more information contact Lindy Brounley at 352-273-0655 or brounley@law.ufl.edu.

6th Annual Law Practice Management Symposium Jumping in and Staying Afloat in Your Solo or Small Firm Practice

2009-10-13T13:29:00.001-04:00

Thursday, November 5, 2009 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

* Attend valuable workshops for start-ups and growing firms

* Explore the ways to expand your client base

* Attend exhibits by vendors who serve Small Firms

* Network at the breakfast, luncheon and late-afternoon live-music reception as well as in our "Seasoned Solo" Drop-In Center

* Do not miss the sessions on Escrow Accounts, On and Offline Marketing and Networking and the NYC Bar’s Legal Referral Service

* Meet representatives from companies providing products and services specifically for the small law firm attorney.

Admission includes exhibition hall, workshops, networking breakfast and lunch, plenary sessions, and wind down reception with live music.
$25 for City Bar Members
$50 for Non-Members
Space is limited, please register by October 27. We can not provide refunds after November 5.

For more information or to register online,
please visit: http://www.abcny.org/EventsCalendar/show_event.php?eventid=1208

Florida Bar Young Lawyer Division Upcoming Events

2009-10-13T13:22:00.000-04:00

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Date: Tuesday, October 20 - December 29, 2009
Event: YLS Sports League / Co-Ed Kickball League
Location: Fishweir Elementary
Registration: Contact Charlie Jimerson (cjimerson@jimersonlawgroup.com)

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Event: Happy Hour
Location: St. Joe Building
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Sponsor: Jackson Lewis
Charity Fundraising: $5.00 donation collected at the door for Breast Cancer Foundation

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Event: JBA Ask-A-Lawyer Pro Bono Project
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
To Participate: Please contact one of the following: Michael Fox Orr (mforr@mforrlaw.com), Kimberly Killian Law (kimberly.law@hklaw.com) or Melanie Griffin (mgriffin@deanmead.com).

Info : The Florida Bar YLD is working in conjunction with JALA to provide a Pro Bono day on 10/24. This date falls squarely within the ABA's Celebrate Pro Bono Week, during which the JBA is planning many pro bono-related activities. One of the activities planned is the JALA Ask-A-Lawyer Project. The Jacksonville Bar Association is aware that for many in our community, legal representation is cost prohibitive. Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and many pro bono attorneys assist with representing low-income clients in their legal matters, but the need far exceeds the legal resources. In some cases, legal representation may not be required and in some cases brief counsel and advice from a licensed attorney may be all the assistance a person needs. The JBA would like to offer "Ask-A-Lawyer" opportunities in low-income neighborhoods in the Fourth Circuit. These forums will be staffed by pro bono attorneys. Neighborhoods will be identified by members of the Jacksonville City Council. The forums may take place in community centers and may be held in conjunction with other neighborhood events. Residents who participate will sign statements verifying that they understand that the interviewing attorney will not be opening a case, but is simply there to provide some legal guidance and information on additional community resources. For matters that may require full representation, residents may be referred to Jacksonville Area Legal Aid or to the Jacksonville Lawyer Referral Service. The Jacksonville Bar Association is committed to bringing legal assistance to our low-income and under-served residents.

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Event: Judicial Breakfast (Circuit Civil/Probate/Criminal)
Location: Duval County Courthouse, Room 505 (Old Jury Room)
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
RSVP: To Elizabeth Howard (ehoward@rtlaw.com) by 11/5/09

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Event: Movie Night
Location: 5 Points Theatre
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Happy hour starts at 6:00pm. Movie to follow beginning at 6:45pm)
RSVP: To Christian George (cgeorge@lgcglaw.com) by 11/12/09
***What movie would you like to see? Please forward your requests to Christian.***

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.

***Logo Competition*** The YLS is looking for a new 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).

JACKSONVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION CO-ED KICKBALL LEAGUE

2009-10-13T13:18:00.000-04:00

Game start date: October 20th, Tuesday evenings
Cost: $140 per team
Location: Fishweir Elementary

For registration, contact
Rick Britton or Charlie Jimerson ASAP at:
brittonlaw@bellsouth.net
cjimerson@jimersonlawgroup.com
(904) 389-1994 or (904) 389-0050

Highlights:
• Min 4 females on field
• Games every Tuesday
• 10 players on the field
• 7 inning games
• End of the season tournament

Applications Accepted for 2010-2011 EJS Judge Constance Baker Motley Civil Rights Fellowship

2009-10-09T13:42:00.000-04:00

The Equal Justice Society is accepting applications for its 2010-2011 Judge Constance Baker Motley Civil Rights Fellowship, named after the first African American woman to serve on the federal bench. Applicants for the one-year paid fellowship should be recent law school graduates with up to five years of work experience after law school. The application deadline is December 7, 2009.

EJS is a national strategy group heightening consciousness on race in the law and popular discourse. As heirs of the innovative legal and political strategists of Brown v. Board of Education, the organization broadly models its programmatic efforts after the late Honorable Constance Baker Motley and the Brown litigation team. Using a three-prong strategy of law and public policy advocacy, cross-disciplinary convenings and strategic public communications, EJS seeks to restore race equity issues to the national consciousness, build effective progressive alliances, and advance discourse on the positive role of government.

Motley Fellowship applicants should demonstrate experience in civil rights advocacy and a strong commitment to racial justice. The Fellow will work under the supervision of staff attorneys for a 12-month period. During the fellowship period, the Fellow may lead new research, advocacy, coalition building, and public education efforts related to transforming anti-discrimination law and policy. The Fellow will be a full participant in office events and activities, including staff meetings and strategic planning sessions.

Location: San Francisco, California

Period: October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2011 (flexible)

Deadline: December 7, 2009 (application must be received in our office, not postmarked, by the date listed)

Requirements: Applicants should be recent law school graduates with 0-5 years of work experience after law school. Bar passage is not required.
Candidates will be evaluated based upon criteria including:
• Demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice.
• Demonstrated interest in civil rights law and policy.
• Excellent research and oral /written communication skills.

Application: To be considered for the Judge Constance Baker Motley Civil Rights Fellowship, please send a cover letter, resume, list of four (4) references and a writing sample (preferably on a racial/social justice topic) to info@equaljusticesociety.org with the subject line "Motley Fellowship Application."
OR mail hard copies to:
Motley Fellowship Applications
Equal Justice Society
260 California Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94111

Applications must be received in the office, not postmarked, by the dates listed above.

First Task for Law-Firm Hires: Finding an Interim Job First

2009-10-09T13:36:00.001-04:00

(By DANA MATTIOLI OCTOBER 6, 2009 Wall Street Journal article at A18)

When Rosemary McKenna completed a summer associate job with Blank Rome LLP in Philadelphia, she was happy to receive an offer of full-time employment. But instead of starting her new position last month as planned, Ms. McKenna, who graduated from Temple University's Beasley School of Law in May, will be working as a hostess at a local restaurant.

Law firms are asking new hires to defer their employment start dates, an unprecedented step for many firms that have weathered previous economic downturns without wide-scale postponements. Large firms such as Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP have delayed the start dates for their new associates for a full year or more. Summer internships -- usually the surefire way to land a job -- produced fewer offers than ever before, law firms and students say. And because law firms budget for hiring a year or two in advance, law-school classes of 2010 and 2011 face an equally difficult environment.

To cope, some would-be attorneys are seeking pro-bono fellowships, while others are taking jobs ranging from temporary work for their alma maters to waitressing or bartending. And law school career-service officials are advising students to take whatever work they can find to pay their bills.

Ms. McKenna has been working two hostess jobs at restaurants in Philadelphia to make ends meet. The 26-year-old was told she will be able to start work at the law firm in January.

Unlike some deferred attorneys, Ms. McKenna won't be paid a stipend to help compensate for the loss of income. At many firms, those stipends -- given in exchange for working on pro bono assignments in the nonprofit sector -- range from $45,000 to $90,000, a respectable salary in many fields, though as little as one-third of what a first-year lawyer typically earns at a large firm.
Some deferred law-firm hires manage to land jobs that draw on their education. Five days before graduating from William & Mary Law School, Jenny Case found out she had been deferred from an associate position with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, a midsize firm in Charlotte, N.C., for an entire year. After hearing the news, William & Mary hired the 26-year-old, who was president of the Student Bar Association and an editor of the law review, as assistant director of the legal skills program. "I do kind of see it as a blessing in disguise," says Ms. Case of her delayed law-firm start. "I have an opportunity that not many people have."

Sean McConnell was offered a spot with Dechert LLP in Philadelphia after completing a summer associate position with the firm. The 27-year-old was slated to start this fall, but in April he learned that he, like many of his law school friends at Villanova University, would be deferred until fall 2010. The firm helped Mr. McConnell find pro bono work with the Homeless Advocacy Project for the year, and he will be given a stipend of about half of what he would earn as an associate. Still, he is worried about paying his student loans of around $60,000 and providing for health insurance in the meantime.

With options limited, some law school career offices advised their graduates to take on any job they can find until the hiring picture improves. "I told them they need to do anything to keep from putting their rent on their credit cards, and they should not feel ashamed about that," says Melissa Lennon, assistant dean for the office of career planning at Temple's law school.

Some law firms are developing plans to help deferred associates find interim work. When Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, which has nearly 1,000 attorneys in 21 offices world-wide, decided to defer 46 of its 79 U.S. hires from the class of 2009 until January 2011, Rene Kathawala, firm-wide pro bono counsel, gave deferred associates names of nonprofit organizations and advised them on applying for jobs. During the course of their yearlong fellowships, the delayed starters will receive a $75,000 stipend from Orrick, about half of what they would have earned in salary over a 15-month period at the law firm.

While there is a risk some deferred lawyers will find other jobs, law firms say the risk of losing talented graduates is limited in a weak economy. So far, most firms are honoring employment offers once the deferral periods end, though a few firms have rescinded offers.

There are indications that delayed starts will become more common for future classes -- and those deferrees might not get stipends, says Abbie Willard, dean of career services and policy initiatives for the University of Chicago Law School.
Law firm White & Case LLP, which employs 2,100 attorneys world-wide, has alerted its 2010 class in the firm's New York and Washington offices that they will be deferred, but hasn't specified how they will be compensated. "We told them that we would make a decision on a stipend early next year and that it would be market-competitive," says Owen Pell, partner and chairman of White & Case's career development and recruiting committee.

Tallahassee Bar Association Upcoming Events

2009-10-05T08:55:00.001-04:00

RSVPs are now being accepted for any and all of these events; email arrantk@tallahasseebar.org or call 222-3292.

1. October 6, 2009 (Tuesday) – TBA Monthly Meeting
2. October 22, 2009 (Thursday) – 2.5 Hour CLE
3. November 3, 2009 (Tuesday) – TBA Monthly Meeting
4. November 13, 2009 (Friday) – 4 Hour CLE

October 6, 2009 (Tuesday) – TBA Monthly Meeting
6:00 p.m. FSU College of Law Student Reception – 1 Complimentary Drink ticket will be provided to FSU Law Students/Faculty
7:00 p.m. Dinner/ Program:
The Florida Bar President Jesse Diner
The Florida Bar Foundation President Adele Stone
The Honorable William Van Nortwick
Capital City Country Club
$22 for dinner (includes 1 drink ticket) Cash bar available

October 22, 2009 (Thursday) – 2.5 hour CLE
The Basics – Marketing Your Firm Online
11:30 lunch served
12:00 noon – 2:15 p.m. CLE
Aloft Hotel, 200 N. Monroe St.
FREE to TBA Members
Sponsored by FindLaw (a Thompson Reuters business)

November 3, 2009 (Tuesday) – TBA Monthly Meeting
6:00 p.m. Networking with Commercial Realtors, Mortgage Bankers and CPAs
Hotel Duval
$25 per person (includes appetizers and 1 drink ticket) Cash bar available
$5 Valet Parking

November 13, 2009 (Friday) – 4 hour CLE
Family Law Legislation Update
8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CLE
Capital City Country Club
Presenters will include local Judiciary
More details to come.

YLD LUNCH & LEARN CLE SEMINAR

2009-10-05T08:50:00.001-04:00

BEING A YOUNG LAWYER: THINGS I WISH I KNEW BACK THEN…
CLE APPROVED: 1.0 general, 1.0 ethics hours

Presented by: Philip J. Bonamo, Esquire President, Volusia County Bar Association

-Issues Facing New Attorneys: What they didn’t teach you in law school!
-What the Judge is REALLY Looking For
-Law Office Management: Importance of office environment & its dynamics
-Ethics & Professionalism: What’s the difference?

Friday, November 13, 2009
747 Office Suites, 747 S. Ridgewood Avenue

Seminar will begin promptly at 12:00 noon – lunch will be set up at 11:30. Boxed lunches: $10 for VCBA YLD Members & $15 Non-members. RSVP: volusiabar@bellsouth.net -- Please include your sandwich preference: ham, turkey or vegetarian.

Kathie Selover
Volusia County Bar Association
Executive Director
PO Drawer 15050
Daytona Beach, FL 32115
386-253-9471
volusiabar@bellsouth.net

Business and Professional People For The Public Interest - Polikoff Gautreaux Fellowship

2009-09-29T13:29:00.002-04:00

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest ("BPI") offers the Polikoff-Gautreaux Fellowship, an exceptional fellowship opportunity for a recent law or public policy graduate. One of the country’s foremost public interest law and policy centers, BPI seeks out and addresses compelling issues of social justice and quality of life in the Chicago region. Currently, BPI works to transform segregated public housing, revitalize economically disadvantaged communities, improve Chicago’s public schools, and increase the availability of affordable housing throughout the metropolitan region.

Fellows receive an attractive salary and benefits (including school loan repayment assistance, based on need).

Applications for the 2010 Fellowship are due October 16, 2009. Interested applicants may also consult the website, www.bpichicago.org, for more information on BPI’s programs.

Please feel free to contact Kate Pomper at (312) 641-5570, or via email at kpomper@bpichicago.org with any questions about the fellowship, BPI or the application process.

Fried Frank Fellowship Program (3L and Recent Graduates, Including Judicial Clerks)

2009-09-29T13:25:00.002-04:00

Fried Frank has joined with two of the country's leading civil rights advocacy organizations, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. ("LDF") and the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund ("MALDEF"), to create unique programs that effectively bridge the worlds of private law firm litigation and public service law . The LDF and MALDEF fellowships each give an entry-level lawyer the opportunity to spend two years as a Fried Frank litigator, and then two years as a staff attorney with LDF or MALDEF. At the end of their four-year commitment, the Fellows are encouraged to interview to return to Fried Frank or, in some cases, they may continue on the staff of their civil rights organization.

Third-year students and recent graduates, including judicial clerks, are eligible to apply for the Fellowship Program. To apply, students must submit the following documents: (1) resume, (2) two letters of recommendation (one each from a law school faculty member and an employer); (3) a legal writing sample; (4) a 500-word essay, and (5) a law school transcript. For the essay, students must select one or two civil rights issues of interest to them and briefly explain why the issues are important to them and how they feel the fellowship can serve as a vehicle to effect change in those areas, including how their experiences and/or skills may contribute to such change.

Students must submit the completed application packet by U.S. Mail or e-mail to:
Diversity and Inclusion
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
One New York Plaza
New York, NY 10004
fellowship@friedfrank.com

**The application deadline is November 1, 2009.

Learn more at www.friedfrank.com

Deadline Tomorrow for MPRE Exam Application

2009-09-28T08:56:00.002-04:00

Tomorrow (Sept 29th) is the deadline for applications for the November 7th MPRE Exam.

To access the online MPRE registration website, please visit http://www.act.org/mpre/.

Online registration must be received before 12:00 midnight Central Time on the deadline.

For applications received on or before the regular receipt deadline, the fee for the MPRE is $60. For those who apply after the regular receipt deadline but before the late application receipt deadline, the fee is $120. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable

2009-09-28T08:24:00.001-04:00

Survival Tips for Small Firms:
How to Manage Your Overhead

Presented by Judith Equels, LOMAS Director
and Jerry R. Sullenberger, LOMAS Practice Management Advisor

Thursday, October 8, 2009
Halifax River Yacht Club, Daytona Beach
11:45 a.m. $15 per person

RSVP: volusiabar@bellsouth.net
Please include lunch preference:
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad or Beef Stroganoff with Noodles & vegetables

AIPLA 2009 CAREER FAIR INFORMATION

2009-09-08T08:12:00.000-04:00

Registration is open! The 2009 Career Fair will be conducted and administered through the AIPLA Career Center. This is our 19th Annual Fair and is always held on the last day of our Annual Meeting. Please note that we've changed the process for this year by adding a trade show component and providing a more open recruitment process.

The Career Fair will be held in person on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC, from 11:00 am and continue throughout Saturday afternoon until 4:00 pm.

The Career Fair offers an excellent opportunity for firms and companies to market themselves to potential candidates even if they do not currently have any positions available. Firms or companies may collect resumes from interested candidates for hiring at another time. The Career Fair will also bring together those who have positions available and those who are seeking employment, to conduct interviews and recruit employees. The 2008 Job Fair was very successful. Nearly 40 firms/corporations participated and more than 140 members were selected for interviews.

TO REGISTER as either a Job Seeker or an Employer for the AIPLA Career Fair, Click HERE or copy and paste the following link in your Internet browser: http://careers.aipla.org. This page will provide a link to more detailed information and the actual registration button. We provide a lot of information regarding the rules and responsibilities for job seekers and employers. Please be sure to read all of the information provided. IMPORTANT: All Job Seekers must be current members in good standing, with their 2009-2010 dues paid.

For Employers, please post your Career Fair positions no later than Friday, October 2, 2009 to ensure that our job seekers have time to prepare and submit their applications. Please identify candidates you would like to interview no later than Tuesday, October 6, 2009. Job Postings for the Career Fair will be identified with a "JF" () icon next to it. You will be responsible for scheduling interviews for your selected candidates. For more information click HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser.
<http://www.aipla.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Student_Center/Career_Fair/Information_for_Participating_Firms_and_Corporations/Information_for_Participating_Firms_and_Corporations.htm>

For Job Seekers, there is no fee to participate, although advanced registration is required by creating an account and posting a resume through the Career Fair. When creating your account please remember to click yes for active member and include your member identification number. If you already have an existing account under the Career Center will need to update your account settings. Log into your account through the Career Center and click on the My Account tab, then, there is a quick link titled 'Edit Account Settings’ which will allow you to enter in your membership ID #. This will mark the account as a member and allow you to register for the Career Fair.

You must be a member of AIPLA in good standing. Please submit your job applications and post your resume online no later than Monday, October 5, 2009. For some helpful hints on how to use the Career Fair once you've completed your registration click HERE or copy and paste the following link into your browser.
<http://www.aipla.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Student_Center/Career_Fair/Helpful_Hints_for_Job_Seekers/Helpful_Hints_for_Job_Seekers.htm>

Space is limited. We encourage you to register early to avoid being closed out of the AIPLA Career Fair. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact AIPLA at (703) 415-0780.

SPECIAL INVITATION FROM: ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION

2009-09-04T14:36:00.002-04:00

2009 OATH ADMINISTRATION AND RECEPTION:

The Orange County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section’s annual Oath Administration and Reception will take place on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009. This ceremony allows newly-admitted members of The Florida Bar to be sworn-in by members of the judiciary. This year, administration of the oath will take place promptly at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall which is located at 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801. We request that all new attorneys arrive at 5:30 p.m. in order to check-in. Immediately following, we will have a cocktail reception in the City Hall Rotunda. Guests are invited attend. However, we request that you please RSVP to committee co-chair Bridget Labutta at BLabutta@addmg.com no later than September 28, 2009 and include the number of guests that will be attending with you.

Video Conferencing Available!

2009-09-04T14:33:00.000-04:00

UF Law is a member of Law School Connect (LSC), a nationwide remote interviewing network providing videoconferencing services to law schools for legal recruiting through law firm sponsorships. LSC’s membership includes law schools, law firms, legal non-profits, public service agencies and courts.

For interviews with non-local employers, you may now be able to use videoconferencing. While there are times when an in-person interview is preferable, videoconferencing may provide a potential employer with an additional option. This is particularly relevant in the case of judicial clerkship interviews because judges have free access to the network.

If you are interested in using this no-cost service for your interviewing needs, please contact Wanda Chapman in the Center for Career Development for more information.

Clearwater Bar Association Upcoming Events

2009-09-04T13:57:00.003-04:00

9/3 - Economic Survival CLE - Part 1 (FREE)
9:00-11:30am at Harborview Center
RSVP Bar Office: 727-461-4869

9/3 - Economic Survival CLE - Part 2 (FREE)
1:30-4:30pm at Harborview Center
RSVP Bar Office: 727-461-4869

9/10 - Young Lawyers Division
5:30pm Ozona Blue, Ozona
RSVP Colleen Carson 727-572-4545

10/2 - Swearing In For News Attorneys
3:00 Criminal Justice Center
RSVP Bar Office: 727-461-4869

10/8 - Young Lawyers Division
5:30pm Rumba's, Clearwater
RSVP Colleen Carson 727-572-4545

10/24 - Family Picnic & Softball Game
12:00pm - 4:00pm Philippe Park, Safety Harbor
RSVP Bar Office: 727-461-4869

10/30 - Wild Wild West Bench & Bar B-Que
12:00pm-6:00pm Stetson School of Law
RSVP Bar Office: 727-461-4869

2009-09-04T13:44:00.003-04:00

Professionalism - Judges and Lawyers: A Two-Way Street

An Overview of Professionalism Guidelines, Comparison &

Contrast with Ethics Standards & Enforcement

Honorable Robert K. Rouse, Jr.
CLE Approved: 1.0 General Hour, 1.0 Professionalism Hour
September 18, 2009 - DeLand Courthouse - 11:45a.m.
VCBA Member Price: $10.00 Nonmembers: $15.00
Boxed Lunch Provided

To register, fax your name, phone number, and email address to 386-255-3360 or email it to volusiabar@bellsouth.net

Missing Out on Valuable Contacts and Experience?

2009-09-04T13:41:00.000-04:00

Attend a local bar luncheon or join a local bar committee or the Young Lawyers Division in the location where you would like to work. Local bar associations welcome recent law graduates and frequently offer reduced membership fees or will permit you to attend a meeting or two as a their guest. Their Young Lawyers Section also will be very pleased to have you get involved with them.

• Check out the local bar event calendar in your area. Perhaps they need volunteers to help with their Law Day, or working on a Habitat for Humanity site on a Saturday or doing advanced directives outreach at a Law in the Mall session to provide forms and information to the public. Working side-by-side with attorneys away from the pressure of the office can be not only insightful but also rewarding.

• You can gain essential contact with local attorneys who can tell you about their practice areas, share their career paths and provide you with perspectives on the local job market. These contacts may lead to other referrals and information on openings in town.

• If your schedule permits you to join a committee, you will not only gain wonderful networking connections, but experiences that you can include on your resume to demonstrate an interest in the area. If an attorney is writing an article or compiling materials for an upcoming CLE program –offer to perform research. Offer to make phone calls to other committee members to help organize an upcoming event. Then the “attention getting” second line of your cover letter when you later are performing your job search can begin with, “ We spoke in August when I was helping to organize the Law Week Panel for the Tallahassee Bar Association.”

• Also consider getting involved in specialized bar organizations such as:

• local chapter of the Federal Bar Association

• local chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers http://www.fawl.org

• Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida

• Catholic Lawyers Guild

• Bankruptcy Bar Association

• Hispanic Bar Association

• Asian Pacific American Bar Association

• local Chapter of the National Bar Association

• American Immigration Lawyers Association

• Christian Lawyers Association

An exhaustive list is available on the Florida Bar website under www.flabar.org “voluntary bars”.

Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association Upcoming Events

2009-09-04T13:40:00.000-04:00

OCTOBER 1ST - OCTOBER LUNCHEON

Guest speaker Doug Wilder of "Wilder Success" will give a presentation on Marketing for Lawyers. Please bring a Halloween costume for the children at Community Connection.

Location: River City Brewing Company, Noon - 1:00 pm

NOVEMBER 12TH - NOVEMBER LUNCHEON

Guest speakersTravis Cox and Kevin Baldwin of T & K Protection Equipment will give a presentation on the use on the legal use of tasers.

Location: River City Brewing Company, Noon - 1:00 pm

Jacksonville Catholic Lawyers Guild Upcoming Events

2009-09-04T13:38:00.001-04:00

Sept. 8: Luncheon meeting at noon at the University Club

Oct. 15: Red Mass at 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church

Nov. 10: Luncheon meeting at noon at the University Club

Jan. 12: Luncheon meeting at noon at the University Club

March 9: Luncheon meeting at noon at the University Club

May 11: Luncheon meeting at noon at the University Club

(Elizabeth R. Ondriezek, president, 396-3900 or eondriezek@ondriezeklaw.com)

Jacksonville Bar Association Upcoming Events

2009-09-04T13:36:00.001-04:00

Sept. 16: Members luncheon at the Hyatt with guest speaker Mayor John Peyton. Noon-1 p.m.

Sept. 16: Elder Law Section meeting at the JBA office

Sept. 25: Comprehensive Child Support Seminar at Florida Coastal School of Law

Oct. 15: Members luncheon at the Hyatt with guest speaker Florida Supreme Court Justice R. Polston. Noon-1 p.m.

Oct. 15: IP Law Section CLE

Oct. 22: “Maximizing Your Client’s Business Appraisal Dollars” seminar at the JBA offices.

Nov. 19: Members luncheon at the Hyatt with guest speaker Florida Bar President Jesse Diner.

Nov. 19: Family Law CLE at the Hyatt.

Dec. 10: Annual Bench and Bar party at the Aetna Building

(Susan Sowards, executive director, 399-4486 or www.jaxbar.org. Dan Bean, president, 798-7294 or daniel.bean@hklaw.com)

2009-09-01T10:55:00.001-04:00

Equal Justice Works Conference & Career Fair

Washington, D.C. October 24-25

BIDDING NOW OPEN!!!

Government & Public Interest Employers

70+ Employers are seeking resumes from alumni & deferred associates!

To get started, you will need to create an Equal Justice Works Symplicity account.

Create a Symplicity account at https://ejw-csm.symplicity.com/students/. NOTE: This is a different system than your UF Law Symplicity account.
Confirm your email address by clicking on the link that is emailed to you.
Update your profile information
Upload a cover letter and résumé
Register to attend the Career Fair under “Events.” You must register in order to be admitted into the Conference and Career Fair. A Symplicity account does not constitute as registering.
Submit applications
If you are interested in cost sharing (sharing rides/hotel rooms with other UF Law students), please email CCD counselor Kristen Bryant at bryantk@law.ufl.edu.

You can find more information, including timelines & lists of previous employer attendees at: http://www.equaljusticeworks.org/events/ccf/student#tips

2009-08-19T09:26:00.004-04:00

Four Tips for Reluctant Networkers
by Debra L. Bruce, president of Lawyer-Coach.com
appeared in The Legal Intelligencer.

The tips are designed to make that essential networking activity more enjoyable, or at least less painful, for the reluctant networker. She even provides starter questions such as:

• In your opinion, what makes a great ______? (Fill in whatever they are: real estate lawyer, CEO, engineer, salesperson, parent, etc.)

• How is the economy affecting you (or your business, industry or company)?

• The practice of law is changing. What do you think it will be like 10 years from now?

For the full article, go to

http://www.law.com/jsp/law/careercenter/lawArticleCareerCenter.jsp?id=1202433106703

2009-08-18T14:34:00.002-04:00

Public Interest Perspectives — An Introductory Training for Private Sector Attorneys Entering Public Interest Placements:
September 9, 2009 at 1:00 pm Eastern Time

The Association of Pro Bono Counsel and NALP are pleased to announce a free national training for attorneys beginning volunteer public interest placements. Complimentary online registration is now open at: http://tinyurl.com/meggy8.

The program is intended for private sector attorneys who are beginning public service placements with legal aid and other nonprofit legal organizations. It will provide an overview of the differences in law firm and nonprofit practice settings, insight on working with low-income clients, and background on the economic challenges presently being confronted by the public interest community. While the training focuses particularly on practice in civil legal services organizations, the information is relevant to most public interest settings.

The two-hour program will be offered on September 9, 1:00 pm Eastern Time. It can be accessed from any computer and phone line.

Questions: If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or 312-554-8356.

2009-08-18T09:27:00.003-04:00

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Legal Honor's Program

HUD’s Legal Honors Program for graduating law students, graduate law students, and judicial law clerks serves as the Department’s only recruitment program for entry-level attorneys. Subject to appropriations, approximately 10-20 legal honor positions are available annually in Headquarters and Field offices. Successful candidates begin work in August or September and participate in a 14-month appointment that may lead to a permanent position, pending bar acceptance. During the program, Legal Honors are assigned mentors, are given the opportunity to rotate to other offices within OGC, and participate in additional training and monthly discussions to enhance their program experience and develop their legal abilities. The program is highly competitive and candidates are selected on the basis of merit. Selection considerations include many factors, such as academic achievement; law review and other publication work; extracurricular activities such as moot court competitions and legal clinics; employment history; and participation in activities related to HUD’s mission. The Department provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. It is the policy of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to promote the maximum employment and job advancement for qualified disabled veterans, similar to its policy, goals, and objectives with reference to all persons with disabilities. All applicants for employment with the Department of Housing and Urban Development are judged without regard to their race, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or familial status.

All application materials, as described above, must be postmarked by Friday, October 16, 2009 and submitted to the following address. We regret that we cannot accept applications electronically or by facsimile (fax).

• Return the completed application materials (original and two copies) to:
LEGAL HONORS PROGRAM
Director: Administration Management and HR Division
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of General Counsel
Room 10245
451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410

While applicants may submit informal copies of their resumés and applications to HUD staff at job fairs and on campus interviews, these copies are not a substitute for the official submission to the address above.

For more information, please reference the following link:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/ogc/

The Department of Homeland Security General Counsel's 2010 Honors Programs

2009-08-11T11:43:00.002-04:00

The General Counsel’s Honors Program serves as the cornerstone for entry-level attorney hiring by the Department of Homeland Security. This program offers highly qualified third-year law students; graduate law students (applying in the fall of the last year of their graduate law study); and judicial law clerks the opportunity to start their legal career by addressing some of the most critical and controversial issues facing our nation today.

Honors Program Attorneys will be hired for a two-year term, and during that time will have the opportunity to work in the headquarters Office of the General Counsel and other participating component legal offices within the Office of the General Counsel. These include legal offices within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the United States Coast Guard. All of the offices in which Honors Program Attorneys will serve during their two-year term are located in the Washington D.C. area. Honors Program Attorneys who achieve satisfactory performance ratings will be eligible for full-time positions at the conclusion of their two-year term, depending on the Department’s needs and availability of funding.

The Honors Program is highly competitive. The Department selects candidates based on multiple factors including academic achievement, writing skills, law review participation, moot court experience, legal aid or clinical experience, and employment history. We also consider specialized academic studies, post-graduate studies, as well as extracurricular activities that directly relate to the work of the Department. We seek candidates with a well-rounded background, demonstrated intellectual and analytical abilities, and excellent judgment.

The responsibilities of the Department offer Honors Program Attorneys experience in a variety of practice areas. These include, but are not limited to, litigation, administrative law, commercial law, procurement law, legislative and regulatory drafting, maritime law, immigration law, enforcement law, and national security law. Honors Program Attorneys working for the Department can expect to be given a significant amount of responsibility early in their career, often handling highly visible or legally significant cases on an accelerated basis. Honors Program Attorneys will also participate in a program designed to familiarize them with the operating components within the Department and other federal agencies.

Applications for the Honors Program will be accepted online from August 15, 2009 to September 21, 2009. Candidates interested in the 2010 Honors Program should submit a resume, cover letter, references and a current law school transcript to OGCstaffing@dhs.gov . Final selections for the Honors Program are expected in the beginning of November 2009. Subject to budgetary or security clearance issues individuals selected for the Honors Attorney Program can expect to commence employment with the Department in the fall of 2010. Additional information may be available on our website at www.dhs.gov.

If you have additional questions please contact Craig Raynsford, Legal Advisor, DHS Office of the General Counsel at 202-447-3303.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Public Interest Perspectives - An Introductory Training for Private Attorney's in Public Interest Placements

2009-08-11T11:41:00.001-04:00

Save the Date: September 9, 2009 at 1:00pm Eastern Time

The Association of Pro Bono Counsel and NALP are pleased to announce afree national training for attorneys beginning volunteer public interestplacements. Please pass this on to interested parties.

What: A free national web-based training for attorneys who arebeginning extended public service placements with legal aid and othernonprofit legal organizations. The training will provide an overviewof the differences in law firm and nonprofit practice settings, insighton working with low-income clients, and background on the economicchallenges presently being confronted by the public interest community.

Who: The training is designed for all attorneys taking temporary,extended public interest placements. While the training focusesparticularly on practice in civil legal services organizations, theinformation is relevant to most public interest settings. A coalitionof public interest leaders from the legal aid community and the privatebar designed and will present this training.

Why: As a result of the current economy, many attorneys, especiallynewer attorneys, who expected to be in private practice are beginningextended placements in legal aid and other public interestorganizations. This training aims to provide a bridge program forassociates transitioning into a practice setting with which they may beunfamiliar. By providing this preliminary training, we hope to bestprepare these attorneys to engage in this unique opportunity tocontribute to and learn about the public interest legal community.

When: This 2 hour program will be offered on September 9, 1:00pmEastern Time.

Where: This training can be accessed from any computer and phone line.In many cities, organizers are planning a central location (barassociation, law firm, etc.) so attorneys may participate in thetraining together. Following these sessions, a discussion on issuesrelevant to fellowships will follow the long-distance training. Weencourage attorneys to attend the live session with their colleagues.Details will follow from local organizations.

Register: If you are able to participate in this training, pleaseregister now: http://tinyurl.com/meggy8.

Questions: If you have any questions or for more information, pleasecontact Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or 312-554-8356.

Program Faculty:

* Margaret C. Benson, Executive Director, Chicago Volunteer LegalServices* Tiela Chalmers, Executive Director, Volunteer Legal ServicesProgram of the San Francisco Bar Association
* Steven Grumm, Director of Public Service Initiatives, NationalAssociation for Law Placement (NALP)* Bruce Iwasaki, Senior Partner, Lim Ruger & Kim, LLP; and formerExecutive Director, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles* Harlene Katzman, Pro Bono Counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett,LLP* David Lash - Managing Counsel of Public Interest and Pro BonoServices, O'Melveny & Myers, LLP; and former Executive Director, BetTzedek* Steven H. Schulman, Pro Bono Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer &Feld, LLP* Jonathan Smith - Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of theDistrict of Columbia* John Tull - former Executive Director, Southern Arizona LegalAid; and former Vice President for Programs, Legal Services Corporation* Angela Vigil - North American Director, Pro Bono & CommunityService, Baker & McKenzie; and former Director, Children's Law Pro BonoProgram, Northwestern University School of Law

2009-07-28T09:00:00.003-04:00

GOOD LUCK

We would like to wish all our Gators taking the Bar exam today the best of luck from the Center for Career Development!

LexisNexis Lend a Hand Program

2009-07-22T23:03:00.003-04:00

New LexisNexis Program offers FREE Marketing Services, Networking, and Employment Resources to Laid Off Attorneys

LexisNexis® has launched the Lend a Hand program to provide free marketing services, networking, and employment resources to attorneys who have been laid off in recent months due to economic hardship facing their former firms. The program is offered through the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell® business and is available to all U.S.-based attorneys who recently worked for a large law firm with over 50 attorneys and are currently unemployed. The Lend a Hand program is a free service created to help attorneys promote their personal brand, build and leverage a trusted professional legal network, and access jobs and employment resources available via Martindale-Hubbell.

The program runs through the end of August. For more infomation please visit: www.lexisnexis.com/lendahand.

D.C. Job Search

2009-07-22T22:52:00.004-04:00

Looking for the Right Legal Job in a Volatile Climate: How to Make Yourself Attractive to Potential Employers

When: Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Time: 12:00-2:00 pm

Where: Henrichsen Siegel, PLLC 1150 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036

Price: Free - BADC members / $10 non-members / $5 students

Finding a job in today's legal market can be intimidating, but there is hope. Bring your lunch and get tips on how to make yourself a stand-out job candidate from D.C.'s most knowledgeable recruiters and practitioners.

Join us for this brown bag lunch event with the following panelists: Arthur Polott, Esq., Legal Recruiter, Gateway Legal Placements Anjuma Goswami, Esq., Solo and Small Firm Practitioner, BADC YLS Board Member Bonnie Horowitz, Legal Recruiter Deborah Katz Solomon, Esq., Executive Coach for Lawyers, Acuity Legal Consulting Moderator: Natalie Koss, Esq., Chair, Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee, BADC YLS Board Member

Register online at http://www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http://www.badc.org/i4a/calendar/details.cfm?id=213&urlhash=dswT&_t=disc_detail_link

Second Career

2009-07-02T07:00:00.003-04:00

Tips for your Second Career

Here are some tips that may help you with your transition:

Determine how your prior experience will make you a better lawyer, manager, researcher, etc. For example, do you have better writing, presentation, organizational or interpersonal skills.
Bring up your prior experience and why it makes you a better candidate for the job even if the employer does not.

Have a thoughtful answer to the "Why law school?" questions.
Help interviewers make sense of your prior job shifts.

Please contact us for more tips or if you need any assistance in your career search.