Chicago-Kent Alumni Association The E-Brief

March 2015

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FROM THE DEAN

  • Chicago-Kent Celebrates Diversity

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Celebrate Diversity Week 2015
  • Thank You to Our Alumni Student ConneKtions Week Volunteers
  • Chicago-Kent Offers New Online Certificate in Financial Compliance
  • Trial Advocacy Team Wins the Thurgood Marshall National Trial Competition Regional Championship
  • Chicago-Kent Team Wins Region 5 ABA Mediation Competition
  • Emily Schroeder '16 and Nicolette Ward '16 Win Region 8 Championship in National Trial Competition
  • Jorge Ramirez '97 To Deliver Keynote Address at 2015 Commencement Ceremony
  • 2015 IIT Magazine Now Available Online
  • Volunteer for ConneKtions at Dinner This Spring

ALUMNI PROFILE

  • Hon. Edward Arce '85

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • C-K in the City
  • C-K on the Road
  • Professional Development & MCLE

PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • APALSA-SALSA Alumni Reception
  • New York Alumni Gathering
  • ASCK Week Networking Reception




From the Dean

Dean Harold J. Krent

Chicago-Kent Celebrates Diversity


This week, the Chicago-Kent community is honoring the law school’s legacy of diversity and inclusion with our annual Diversity Week celebration. Our history reflects these ideals, and the variety of events offered this week demonstrates our continuing commitment.



As always, the support of our alumni is critical to the success of the law school. Yesterday, alumna Lyndsay Markley ’05 spoke to the Society of Women in Law about different strategies female attorneys can use to overcome barriers in the work place. Thursday evening, the Hispanic Latino Law Student Association will honor Judge Edward Arce ’85 for his contributions to the legal profession and the Latino community at their annual Judge's Night celebration. And I am proud to announce that Jorge Ramirez ‘97 will be among the first to welcome the Class of 2015 to the alumni community by giving the keynote address at this year’s Commencement ceremony.



The entire schedule of events for Diversity Week can be found here. I encourage you to attend any of this week’s events, and I look forward to seeing you there.



Sincerely,



Harold J. Krent
Dean and Professor of Law



Celebrate Diversity Week 2015
Chicago-Kent is hosting its annual Diversity Week celebration this week. The week-long celebration will feature a variety of events presented by Chicago-Kent's student organizations, including the Hispanic Latino Law Students Association's Judge's Night, as well as events hosted by the Black Law Students Association, the Muslim Law Students Association and the Society of Women in Law. Alumni are invited to participate in all of the week's events. Visit the Diversity Week website for a full schedule of events.

Thank You to Our Alumni Student ConneKtions Week Volunteers
Thank you to all those who participated in Alumni Student ConneKtions Week 2015. This year, we set a record with more than 80 alumni volunteers, providing more than 300 opportunities for connections with current students. Your time and dedication helps to prepare the next generation of practice-ready attorneys from Chicago-Kent, and our students are truly grateful!

Chicago-Kent Offers New Online Certificate in Financial Compliance

Last month, Chicago-Kent launched the first program in the country to provide new compliance professionals with a deep understanding of compliance applicable in various types of financial institutions, including banks and broker-dealers. The program teaches students how to analyze laws, rules and regulations, write policies and procedures, create monitoring systems, conduct investigations, and interact with regulators. Learn more about the program here.

Trial Advocacy Team Wins the Thurgood Marshall National Trial Competition Regional Championship
Congratulations to Natalie Adeyoo '16, Gustavo Hernandez '16, Haley Renee '16, and Mohini Lal '16 for winning the regional championship at this year's Thurgood Marshall National Trial Competition. The Chicago-Kent team defeated competitors from Northwestern, DePaul, Indiana, Loyola and Marquette on their way to earning top honors at the nation's oldest and largest African-American trial competition. Next up, the team and their coaches, Erik Wilson '12 and Marcell Taylor '12, will head to the national round in Portland, Oregon March 11-15.

Chicago-Kent Team Wins Region 5 ABA Mediation Competition
Congratulations to Jennie Balkas '16 and Kevin Doran '15 who took home top honors at the Region 5 ABA Mediation Competition in Birmingham, Alabama last weekend. Jennie and Kevin went undeafeted through their qualifying rounds before defeating Tulane to take home the championship. Jennie and Kevin advance to the national finals to be held in Seattle in mid-April.

Emily Schroeder '16 and Nicolette Ward '16 Win Region 8 Championship in National Trial Competition
Congratulations to Emily Schroeder '16 and Nicolette Ward '16 who won the Region 8 championship of this year's National Trial Competition. Emily and Nicolette will compete for Chicago-Kent's fourth national title next month in Houston, Texas.

Submit A Class Note For Publication in the Chicago-Kent Magazine
Share your current professional and community achievements with the Alumni Association by submitting a class note. Class notes will be featured in the 2015 Chicago-Kent Magazine which will be published this summer. The deadline for submissions is April 1. Submit your class note here.

Jorge Ramirez '97 To Deliver Keynote Address at 2015 Commencement Ceremony

The Alumni Association is proud to announce that Jorge Ramirez '97, current president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, will deliver the keynote address at this year's Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the UIC Forum.

2015 IIT Magazine Now Available Online
The 2015 edition of IIT Magazine is now available online. This year's edition features articles on Chicago-Kent Distinguished Professor Lori Andrews' work as a leading bioethicist, Chicago-Kent alumna of distinction Rowine Hayes Brown Truitt '61, and 2015 Skadden Fellow Rachel Brady '13. Read the entire magazine here.

Volunteer for ConneKtions at Dinner This Spring
The Alumni Association is currently seeking alumni volunteers to host a small group of students for our ConneKtions @ Dinner week, April 6-10. ConneKtions at Dinner is an opportunity for alumni in Chicago to host students at local restaurants or open their homes for small dinner parties, bringing together students, alumni and faculty in a friendly environment for good food, conversation, camaraderie and to build a stronger Chicago-Kent community. To volunteer, please fill out this sign-up sheet by Friday, March 20.

ALUMNI PROFILE
Hon. Edward Arce '85




The Honorable Edward Arce '85 has served on the Circuit Court of Cook County since 2008, where he hears contested trials, extended hearing and emergency matters. Prior to being appointed to the bench, Judge Arce was a partner at the law firm of Whitcrup and Arce, P.C.


Judge Arce is an active volunteer with many community organizations throughout Chicago, as well as with Chicago-Kent, where he participates in Alumni Student ConneKtions Week. Judge Arce will be honored for his contributions to the legal profession and the Latino community at this week's Judge's Night event, sponsored by the Hispanic Latino Law Student Association.

Upcoming Events



C-K in the City


Diversity Week 2015
March 2-7, 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
For more information

Hispanic Latino Law Students Association's Judge's Night

Featuring a ceremony honoring Hon. Edward Arce '85
Thursday, March 5, 2015 | 6 - 8:30 p.m
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
10th Floor Morris Hall
For more information

Corporate Law Society Alumni Panel and Reception
Tuesday, March 10, 2015 | 7 - 10 p.m
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
10th Floor Morris Hall
*This event will feature a panel discussion followed by an open bar and buffet reception.
For more information

Black Law Students Association's Alumni Week
March 23-27, 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
For more information

Child and Family Law Society Networking Reception
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Front Lobby
For more information

Law Review Publication Party

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
10th Floor Morris Hall
For more information



Kent Justice Foundation Spring Auction
Friday, April 10, 2015 | 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium & Front Lobby
For more information

Save the Date: IIT Chicago-Kent Young Alumni Social
Thursday, April 16, 2015 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Hubbard Inn
110 W. Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60654

Eighth annual Public Interest Awards

Thursday, April 23, 2015 | 5 - 8 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium & Front Lobby
For more information

C-K on the Road


IIT Chicago-Kent Miami Alumni Gathering
Thursday, March 12, 2015 | 6 - 8 p.m.
Home of Jeffrey S. Weiner '74
Circle W. Ranch
11100 SW 92nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33176
Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 11.

For more information

IIT Chicago-Kent Naples Alumni Lunch
Friday, March 13, 2015 | 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m.
Shula's Steak House Naples
The Hilton Naples
5111 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, Florida 34103
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 12.
For more information

IIT Dallas Alumni Gathering
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Iron Cactus
1520 Main Street
Dallas, TX 75201
For more information

IIT Houston Alumni Gathering

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Tango Malbec—Buenos Aires Room
2800 Sage Road
Houston, TX 77056
For more information



IIT Bay Area Alumni Gathering
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Gordon Biersch
640 Emerson Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
For more information

IIT Los Angeles Alumni Gathering

Featuring IIT President John L. Anderson
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Jamaica Bay Inn—Beachside Restaurant
4175 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
For more information

IIT San Diego Alumni Gathering

Featuring IIT President John L. Anderson
Thursday, April 16, 2015 | 6 - 9 p.m.
La Jolla Shores Hotel—Acapulco Room & Deck
8110 Camino Del Oro
La Jolla, CA 92037
For more information

IIT Alumni Awards
Friday, April 24, 2015 | 11 a.m - 2 p.m.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Hermann Hall
3241 South Federal 
Chicago, IL 60616 
For more information

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Professional Development & MCLE


2015 Alumni CLE Series: Corporate Law
Common Issues Facing Closely Held Companies
Thursday, March 19, 2015 | 4 - 6 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium
For more information

2nd annual E-Discovery Institute
Friday, March 27, 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 6.5 hrs of IL MCLE credit
For more information

Chicago IP Colloquim: Global Criminalization of Intellectual Property Law
Featuring a lecture by J. Janewa Osei-Tutu, Professor of Law at Florida International University College of Law
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 | 4:10 - 5:50 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Room 310
For more information, email Patricia O'Neal at poneal@kentlaw.iit.edu

37th annual Kenneth M. Piper Lecture: Does Work Law Have A Future if the Labor Market Does Not?
Featuring a lecture by Noah D. Katz, Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 1.25 hrs of FREE IL MCLE credit
For more information

Save the Date: 2015 Alumni CLE Series: Real Estate Law
Thursday, April 16, 2015 | 4 - 6 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 2.0 hrs of IL MCLE credit

32nd annual Section 1983 Civil Rights Litigation Conference 
April 16-17, 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 11.25 hrs of IL MCLE credit
For more information

BookIt IP Book Talk Series: Diversity in Intellectual Property: Identities, Interests, and Intersections
Featuring a lecture by Irene Calboli, Professor at the Marquette University Law School and the National University of Singapore
Monday, April 27, 2015 | 12 - 1 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Room 345
For more information, email Patricia O'Neal at poneal@kentlaw.iit.edu

Save the Date: 34th annual Federal Tax Institute
April 30 - May 1, 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 9 hrs of IL MCLE credit

Save the Date: 2015 Alumni CLE Series: Labor & Employment Law
Thursday, May 21, 2015 | 4 - 6 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 2.0 hrs of IL MCLE credit

Save the Date: 34th annual Conference on Not-For-Profit Organizations
Thursday, June 4, 2015
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 6.75 hrs of IL MCLE credit

Save the Date: 2015 Alumni CLE Series: Taking on a Pro Bono Case
Thursday, June 18, 2015 | 4 - 6 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
*This event is eligible for 2.0 hrs of IL MCLE credit


Past Event Highlights

Recent Chicago-Kent Alumni Events


February was a busy month for the Alumni Association. We kicked off the month with the APALSA-SALSA Networking Reception, continued with an alumni gathering in New York City, briefly escaped the Chicago winter and traveled to Southern California for alumni gatherings in San Diego and Los Angeles, and returned to hold our most successful Alumni Student ConneKtions Week event to date. Thank you to all who volunteered for ASCK Week! Our students are truly grateful for your commitment!

Pictures from the ASCK Week Networking Reception, as well as pictures from many other Alumni Association events, are now available in our photo gallery.

APALSA-SALSA Alumni Reception
February 4, 2015
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New York Alumni Gathering
February 10, 2015
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ASCK Week Networking Reception
February 19, 2015
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To see photos from all recent Alumni Association events, see our photo gallery.


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