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Walk to the Hill Info Session Rappaport Center , 11/19/09

Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid is an annual event organized by the Equal Justice Coalition (EJC) in which hundreds of lawyers and bar leaders fill the State House to personally speak with their legislators about the critical need for legal services for the indigent, and advocate for funding for legal services throughout the Commonwealth. Representatives from EJC will be at Suffolk to speak with students about Walk to the Hill and recruit volunteers.

Alumni Career Forum, 11/18/09

SULS alums will share their knowledge and experiences, and dispense sage career advice at this networking program for students.

Faculty Lives in Public Service Brown Bag Series Professor Michael Avery Rappaport Center , 11/18/09

The Rappaport Center invites you to attend our �Faculty Lives in Public Service� brown bag series. Join us for an informal discussion with individual members of the faculty who have extensive experience in the public sector. These brown bag sessions will have limited seating and will allow students and faculty to engage in conversations about public sector work.

Professor Alasdair Roberts Public Policy Courses Guest Speaker Scott Harshbarger, 11/17/09

This course introduces students to the political and institutional considerations that influence the design and implementation of policy in the public sector. Scott Harshbarger is Senior Counsel to the Firm in the Boston office of Proskauer Rose LLP. He also served two terms as Massachusetts Attorney General, from 1991 to 1999.

Health Law and Policy Forum The Return of the Right to Health Care, 11/16/09

Join us for the third in our Health Law and Policy Forum series as Suzanne Gordon discusses "The Return of the Right to Health Care: The Moral Case for Health Reform in the U.S." Gordon is a freelance journalist and author who writes about political culture, women's issues, nursing, and health care. She is the author or editor of twelve books. The Health Law and Policy Forum features lectures, meetings, and other health law and policy activities. Lunch will be served.

Public Governance After the Crisis Alasdair Roberts Rappaport Professor of Law and Public Policy , 11/13/09

The global economic crisis of 2007-2009 may mark the end of an era of liberalization that began with the election of Reagan and Thatcher. The crisis is likely to have broad implications for our thinking about the institutional arrangements for policy formulation and execution. Contributors to this symposium will examine the contours of the post crisis governance agenda. A follow-on symposium will be held in London in May 2010. Co-sponsored by the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service, Suffolk University Law School; the School of Public Policy, University College London; and Governance: An International Journal of Policy, Administration and Institutions. Co-sponsors: Prof. David Coen, School of Public Policy, University College, London

Lawyers in Government Panel Rappaport Center , 11/12/09

Learn about diverse careers in government from a large panel of lawyers currently practicing in state and local government agencies. Identify key experiences to obtain in law school and how to otherwise chart your course. This is a great opportunity to network with agency counsel, many of whom are Suffolk alumni.

Legislative Speaker Series Senator Bruce Tarr Rappaport Center , 11/12/09

The Legislative Speakers Series provides Suffolk Law students with the opportunity to talk informally with members of the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives. Organized in partnership with the Suffolk Law Student Bar Association, the Series is one of the ways in which the Rappaport Center builds a bridge between the worlds of scholarship and government practice. All students are welcome.

Brown Bag Lunch with Kristine Huskey Rappaport Center , 11/12/09

Please join us for the discussion with Kristine Huskey - Human Rights Advocate and Guantanamo Detainee Lawyer.

Professor Alasdair Roberts Public Policy Courses Guest Speaker Robert Behn, 11/10/09

This course introduces students to the political and institutional considerations that influence the design and implementation of policy in the public sector. Robert Behn, Lecturer in Public Policy, is faculty chair of the Harvard Kennedy School's executive program.

A Program for Students with Diverse Backgrounds Meet Middlesex DA Rappaport Center , 11/9/09

This is the opportunity to meet Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone and his senior staff. Learn about careers and summer internships at the Middlesex DA's Office.

Carbon Dioxide The Newest Pollutant Donahue Lecture Series , 11/5/09

Join us as Professor Richard A. Epstein from University of Chicago Law School discusses "Carbon Dioxide: The Newest Pollutant" as a part of the 2009-2010 Donahue Lecture Series (reception to follow). Professor Epstein is well known for his research and writings on a broad range of constitutional, economic, historical, and philosophical subjects. He is the James Parker Hall Distinguished Service Professor of Law at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1972.

Rappaport Fellowship Info Session Rappaport Center , 11/5/09

Learn more about the 10 week summer fellowship program that affords law students from all Boston area law schools the opportunity to work on law and public policy issues in state and local government agencies.

Bostonian Society Search and Seizure panel discussion featuring Professor Joseph McEttrick, 11/4/09

The protection against unreasonable governmental search and seizure has long been considered a fundamental American right. This concept has its roots in patriot James Otis's 1761 legal petition opposing the Writs of Assistance and general property searches, a case heard in Old State House. Even though guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, this right has been challenged and debated many times throughout our history. Today we are confronted with new debates over wiretapping, immigration raids, and school drug searches. Join panelists, public historian J.L. Bell, and legal scholars Frederick Lane, Joseph McEttrick, and Kurt Opsahl, in a discussion of the historical origins of this concept, as well as modern challenges to this long-cherished protection of our rights. The program is made possible by The Lowell Institute and is free and open to the public.

Charting Your Public Service Career Part I Rappaport Center , 11/4/09

The first in a five-part series, this event will provide an overview and orientation to the series and will discuss the best resources for locating public service summer jobs. All students are welcome. First years are strongly encouraged to attend.

International Internship Information Session, 11/4/09

Join Guest Speaker, Billie Munro Audia, International Corporate Lawyer, and the Office of Graduate and International Programs for a information session on International Internships offered through Suffolk University Law School. Find out more about earning academic credit toward your JD degree through this unique program. The program provides wonderful opportunities to students who wish to explore law on an international level.

Rhode Island Alumni Reception Honoring Judge Paul A Suttell JD 76, 11/4/09

Congratulations to Paul A. Suttell, JD'76 on becoming Rhode Island's 51st chief justice. He was sworn in by Governor Don Carcieri on July 16, 2009. There will be a TBD fee to attend this event.

The Law and Society Speaker Series Presents Linda C McClain, 11/3/09

In recognition of the important role comparative and cross disciplinary research plays in the development of innovative ideas and groundbreaking research, Suffolk University Law School presents the 2009-2010 Law and Society Speaker Series. Join us as Linda C. McClain, the Paul M. Siskind Research Scholar and Professor of Law at Boston University School of Law, discusses �Justice and Elegance for Hedgehogs�in Law and Literature.�

Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service Open House Pizza Party, 11/2/09

Take a break and enjoy pizza and beverages in the Rappaport Center. Come meet the staff and learn about public service and pro bono opportunities at Suffolk University Law School.

The Herbert and Sara Ehrmann Award Program Rappaport Center , 10/28/09

This event is a part of the National Pro Bono Celebration Week (October 25-31, 2009): Honoring: The Law Firm of Dwyer and Collora, LLP and The Hugo Adam Bedau Award Recognizing: Professor Austin Sarat, Amherst College Co-Sponsored by: MA Citizens Against Death Penalty, The National Lawyer's Guild and The American Constitution Society

Health Law and Policy Forum The Press the Public and Health Reform , 10/28/09

Join us for the second in our Health Law and Policy Forum series as Trudy Lieberman discusses "The Press, the Public, and Health Reform." Lieberman is the director of the health and medical reporting program at the Graduate School of Journalism, City University of New York. She is a contributing editor to the Columbia Journalism Review and The Nation, and has written a column about health and the marketplace for the Los Angeles Times. The Health Law and Policy Forum features lectures, meetings, and other health law and policy activities. Lunch will be served.

Legal Education and Practice Partnership LEAPP Meeting, 10/27/09

Suffolk University Law School's Legal Practice Skills Program, in coordination with the Career Development Office, is excited to announce the next meeting of the Legal Education and Practice Partnership (LEAPP). The goal of this partnership is to increase communication and cooperation between academia and practice. Based on our discussion in June and subsequent feedback, the theme of our next meeting will be "Business 101 in Legal Practice." The goal of the meeting will be to have a focused discussion about how we can collaborate to better prepare our students for the business aspects of the legal profession. We hope you can join us for this lunch meeting.

The Rivalry In celebration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln s birth, 10/27/09

The Macaronis Institute for Trial and Appellate Advocacy at Suffolk University Law School presents The Rivalry, playwright Norman Corwin's dramatization of the Lincoln-Douglas debates. The performance is free and open to members of the Suffolk community and their guests. All reservations will expire 10 minutes prior to the start of the show.

Pro Bono Challenge Rappaport Center , 10/27/09

In recognition of the American Bar Association's Celebrate Pro Bono Week, the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service is launching our first: Pro Bono Challenge. Help us double the number of students enrolled in the Pro Bono Program! Sign up in the first floor lobby or visit us in the Rappaport Center, Suite 110.

A Pro Bono Opportunities Fair Rappaport Center , 10/26/09

This event is part of the National Pro Bono Celebration sponsored by the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service. Co-sponsored by the Boston Bar Association

Professor Alasdair Roberts Public Policy Courses Guest Speaker Noah Berger, 10/22/09

This course introduces students to the political and institutional considerations that influence the design and implementation of policy in the public sector. Noah Berger is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, an independent research organization that provides timely, trusted and accessible analysis of how state tax, budget and economic policies effect low and moderate income people.

The Legislative Speakers Series Senator Panagiotakos Rappaport Center , 10/21/09

LexisNexis Lecture Series , 10/21/09

Suffolk University Law School LL.M. in Global Law and Technology and LexisNexis Intellectual Property Lecture Series presents Marybeth Peters and her lecture "The Google Book Settlement: the Aftermath". Reception immediately following the lecture. If you plan on joining us, please email Seana Quental at squental@suffolk.edu.

Professor Alasdair Roberts Public Policy Courses Guest Speaker Senator Anthony Galluccio, 10/20/09

This course introduces students to the political and institutional considerations that influence the design and implementationof policy in the public sector. Anthony Galluccio is the Massachusetts State Senator for the district of Middlesex, Suffolk and Essex.

Stand Up at Suffolk Law, 10/16/09

Join millions of people around the globe who will show their support for the fight against poverty and for the achievement of the U.N. Millennium Development Goals. Professor Sara Dillon will be joining us and Michelle Harper, Director of Public Interest and Pro Bono Programs, will be on hand to discuss local pro bono opportunities. This event is being hosted by the Moakley Law Library.

Clarence Darrow Crimes Causes and the Courtroom, 10/16/09

A film and panel discussion on some of Darrow's most famous cases: Loeb and Leopold, Sweet, McNamara, and Scopes.

Careers in Tax Law Rappaport Center , 10/15/09

If you want to learn more about career options for students interested in tax law, please join us for this informational panel. Co-sponsored by the Career Development Office.

Donahue Lecture Series What Crime Did the Nazis Commit Nuremberg and the Rule of Law, 10/15/09

Join us for the first Donahue Lecture as Noah Feldman, Bemis Professor of International Law at Harvard Law School, discusses "What Crime Did the Nazis Commit? Nuremberg and the Rule of Law." Feldman specializes in constitutional studies, with emphasis on the relationship between law and religion, constitutional design, and the history of legal theory. He is also contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. The Suffolk University Law Review sponsors the Donahue Lecture Series, which annually attracts lecturers from among the nation's top legal scholars and jurists.

Gaming the System An Insider s Guide to Understanding the Public Pensions Scandal in Massachusetts, 10/15/09

Investigative reporter for The Boston Globe Sean P. Murphy, JD'91, leads an hour- long discussion, followed by a question-and- answer session related to public pensions and the abuse therof. Mr. Murphy is the author of several recently published features that raised public awareness of the issue and inspired the legislature to enact the first major pension reforms in a generation. Reception immediately preceding the the program.

Cost: $10.00 per person

David Kennedy of Harvard Law School Presents Modern War and Modern Law , 10/14/09

Please join us for Professor David Kennedy's lecture "Modern War and Modern Law." Professor Kennedy, of Harvard Law School, is the Faculty Director of the Institute for Global Law and Policy, and a renowned professor and scholar of international law. Reception to follow.

Innovation in Massachusetts Public Education Charter Schools and Beyond Rappaport Center , 10/13/09

Moderator: Professor Victoria Dodd, Suffolk University Law School Keynote Speaker: Chris Gabrieli, Co-Founder, Mass 2020 Speakers: Kevin Andrews, President, MA Charter Schools Association; Carol Johnson, Superintendent,Boston Public Schools; Paul Reville, Secretary of Education; Jim Stergios, Executive Director, Pioneer Institute; Paul Toner, Vice President, MA Teachers Association; Representative Marty Waltz, Chair, Joint Committee on Education Co-sponsored by The Boston Ward 5 Committee

ALS Developing a Green Legal Thumb, 10/8/09

Learn about dramatic shifts on the state and federal regulatory stage and get to the heart of the latest significant changes and developments in Massachusetts and New England regarding �green� power for every element of legal practice - business, real estate, litigation, and regulatory. Legal counsel from the key state utility, environmental, and energy regulatory agencies will take the audience into the new �green� environment of recent regulations and legal opportunities. Covering net metering, long-term contracting, benefits from renewable credits and alternative compliance mechanism. Representatives of the Cape Wind project and local wind projects, as well as representatives of an industry that has implemented energy efficiency options, will complement these presentations. Programs are free for students, faculty, staff and admin. Space is limited, please register in advance.

Law Admissions Recruiting Event at WPI , 10/7/09

Suffolk Law School Alumni Jenna Marshall visits Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Recruiting Event at URI Admissions , 10/7/09

Suffolk Law School Alumni Jenna Marshall visits the University of Rhode Island on October 7th.

Navigating an Effective Career Search in a Challenging Economy, 10/7/09

A program for 2009 SULS graduates.

Health Law and Policy Forum Finance and Health Care, 10/6/09

Join us for the first in our Health Law and Policy Forum series as Robert G. Evans discusses "Finance and Health Care." Evans is an internationally esteemed health economist who serves as an University Killam Professor at the University of British Columbia. The Health Law and Policy Forum features lectures, meetings, and other health law and policy activities. Lunch will be served.

Judging and Advocacy in a U S District Court the Role of Law Clerks in the Chambers, 10/6/09

The Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpi of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico will speak about federal courts and clerkships.

Law Admissions Recruiting Event at Brandeis University, 10/6/09

Suffolk Law School Alumni Jenna Marshall visits Brandeis University on October 6th.

12th Annual NE Elder Law Symposium, 10/2/09

Registration is required - Free for students, faculty and staff. Elders in the Fast Lane: Addressing Interstate Issues This program addresses situations arising out of a mobile society, the impact of same sex marriage partners' benefits, accessibility of trust assets, protection of the elder through guardianship and conservatorship petitions, and basic Medicaid eligibility criteria for individuals who move from one state to another. With an increasing number of cases being taken to the Fair Hearing level and some on to court proceedings for review, the program will also focus on taking your client's cases beyond the application phase.

Civil Litigation 101 day 3 Advanced Legal Studies , 10/1/09

Registration is required - Free for students, faculty and staff. What you will learn at this program cannot be found in rule books - it's the inside story. Hear survival tips for trial that will help you to prepare and manage your cases and improve your chance for success. Each of the three sessions focuses on different aspects of civil litigation, presenting the building blocks to case analysis, pretrial issues and discovery, and ultimately trial tactics from both the attorneys' and judges' perspectives. Both new and experienced attorneys will benefit from this program.

Public Accountability After the Age of Newspapers, 10/1/09

Rappaport Center and the Ford Hall Forum present a lecture by: Paul Starr, Stuart Professor of Communications and Public Affairs, Princeton University With Discussants: Martin Baron, Editor, Boston Globe Dan Kennedy, Professor, Northeastern University School of Journalism

Leading the Business of Life Sciences Panel Discussion, 10/1/09

Join the Institute for Executive Education for a panel discussion on "Leading the Business of Life Sciences" (lunch provided). This event is open to any student in the Health and Biomedical Law, IP, or Business and Financial Services concentration and is co-sponsored by the law school.

Get mart Workshop Loan Repayment What is Your best option , 9/30/09

Sponsored by the Offices of Alumni Relations and Financial Aid. This workshop will discuss the newly implemented Income Based Repayment Plan and cover loan terms and conditions, repayment options, issues to consider when selecting or changing repayment plans, as well as deferment and forbearance options.

State Street Internship Information Session, 9/29/09

For more information, please contact Alane De Luca adeluca@suffolk.edu or 617.305.3069.

Suffolk Law School Alumni visits the Latino Justice Law Day, 9/27/09

Suffolk Law School Alumni visit the Latino Justice PRLDEF 27th Annual Law Day on September 27th.

How Changes in Patent Law Alter Patent Prosecution Litigation and Licensing, 9/25/09

Registration is required - Free for students, faculty and staff. After being dormant for many decades, patent law has experienced substantial judicial, legislative, and administrative attention in recent years. Knowing how to adjust your practice in these changing times can be challenging. Our expert panelists share their strategies and practice tips to help you. From inside the patent office to inside the courtroom, this program offers you an in-depth view of the ways you need to alter your practice to adjust for the decisions that have been made and the changes on the horizon.

New England IP Colloquium Series Trademark Fair Use Reform Act , 9/25/09

Please join us as Professor Bill McGeveran of the University of Minnesota discusses the Trademark Fair Use Reform Act as part of the New England IP Colloquium Series. Sponsored by the IP concentration.

Civil Litigation 101 day 2 Advanced Legal Studies , 9/24/09

Drinan and McLaughlin Fellowships Informational Session Rappaport Center , 9/24/09

This session is open to the Suffolk University Law School community.

Professor Alasdair Roberts Public Policy Courses Guest Speaker Paul Soman, 9/22/09

This course introduces students to the political and institutional considerations that influence the design and implementation of policy in the public sector. Paul Solman is the founding editor of the alternative Boston weekly The Real Paper.

Prospective Student Webcast, 9/17/09

Join us for a webcast with Professor Beckerman- Rodau on Property September 17 at 1:00 PM EST.

Civil Litigation 101 Advanced Legal Studies , 9/17/09

Pro Bono Program Open House Rappaport Center , 9/17/09

This session is open to the Suffolk University Law School community.

Faculty Lives in Public Service Brown Bag Series Rappaport Center , 9/16/09

The Rappaport Center invites you to attend our inaugural �Faculty Lives in Public Service� brown bag series. Join us for an informal discussion with individual members of the faculty who have extensive experience in the public sector. These brown bag sessions will have limited seating and will allow students and faculty to engage in conversations about public sector work.

Prospective Student Webcast, 9/15/09

Join Professor Beckerman-Rodau as he discusses Property with prospective students at 1:00 PM EST September 17.

Patent Law Forum , 9/14/09

All students who are patent bar eligible may attend. Sponsored by the IP concentration and the Office of Career Development.

AG s Office Fellowship Info Session Rappaport Center , 9/10/09

Third-year day or fourth-year evening law students scheduled to graduate in 2010 and current full-time judicial law clreks who received their J.D. in 2009 are welcome to attend this informational session.

Presidential Management Fellowship Info Session Rappaport Center Career Development , 9/10/09

This program is for students graduating between 9/1/09 and 8/31/10. Presidential Management Fellowship is a two-year, post-graduate program for students who are interested and committed to leadership and management of public policies and programs.

Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service presents Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Legal Advocacy Panel, 9/9/09

This event is open to the Suffolk University Law School community.

Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Legal Advocacy Panel, 9/9/09

The panelists include representatives from: Domestic Violence Institute, Greater Boston Legal Services, Casa Myrna Vazquez and Victim Rights Law Center.

Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service presents Legislative Speaker Series Representative Walsh, 9/9/09

Suffolk Law and Society Speaker Series COLORED MEN and HOMBRES AQUI Hernandez v Texas and the Emergence of Mexican American Lawyering, 9/8/09

Suffolk has invited the following scholar to the school to share ideas and engage in legal conversations impacting the study of law and its relationship to the world.
Michael A. Olivas, William B. Bates Distinguished Chair in Law at the University of Houston Law Center and Director of the Institute for Higher Education Law and Governance at University of Houston.