Chicago-Kent Alumni Association The E-Brief

November 2013

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In This Issue

FROM THE DEAN

  • Making History and Honoring Our Legacy

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Announcing the 125 Alumni of Distinction
  • Attend the 125 Alumni of Distinction Dinner
  • New Chicago-Kent Program Featured in National Law Journal
  • Apply for the Loan Repayment Assistance Program
  • 2013 Palmer Civil Liberties Lecture
  • 2013 Chicago-Kent Magazine Available Online
  • Donate to the New Student Game Room
  • Chicago-Kent hosts major Fine Art Exhibit
  • Chicago-Kent's Fall 2013 Documentary Film Series on Race

ALUMNI PROFILE

  • Matthew Jenkins '07

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • 125th Anniversary Block Party and All-School Reunion

From the Dean

Dean Harold J. Krent

Making History and Honoring Our Legacy

The numbers have been counted, and we made history! More than 1,000 alumni, students, faculty and friends attended the 125th Anniversary Block Party and All School Reunion on September 28, making it the largest alumni event in the history of Chicago-Kent.  Thank you to all who attended and made the Block Party such an outstanding success. Pictures from the event are now available online.

This month we will host the final event of our 125th Anniversary celebration, the 125 Alumni of Distinction Dinner. At this dinner, we will honor 125 of our most distinguished alumni; a group of trailblazing men and women who have helped shape the legal profession, given back to their communities and to the law school and raised the profile of Chicago-Kent on a global level. Visit the 125 Alumni of Distinction site to learn more about these inspiring alumni.

Far more members of our alumni community are worthy of honor, but those selected stand in for the countless individuals who have made such a huge impact on the legal community and the greater community at large. Please join me to celebrate the outstanding legacy of Chicago-Kent at the 125 Alumni of Distinction Dinner on Thursday, November 21.

Sincerely,

Harold J. Krent
Dean and Professor of Law

News & Announcements

Announcing the 125 Alumni of Distinction
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law is celebrating 125 years of trailblazing, innovative and successful alumni who have helped shape the legal profession, given back to their communities and to the law school and helped raise the profile of Chicago-Kent on a global level. After almost a year-long process that garnered more than 400 nominations, a committee of alumni, faculty, staff and students narrowed the list to 125 Alumni of Distinction. These 125 Alumni of Distinction represent a cross-section of our community that is as diverse and multi-faceted as the law school itself. Some are lawyers and legislators.  Others are civic leaders, entrepreneurs, journalists and authors. Far more are worthy of honor, but those selected stand in for the countless alumni who have made such a huge impact on the legal community and the greater community at large.

Each week, we are showcasing a new set of alumni profiles through a special email campaign. You may view the entire list of IIT Chicago-Kent's 125 Alumni of Distinction here. We hope you are as proud of these alumni as you are of your own successes in the law and elsewhere.

Attend the Chicago-Kent 125 Alumni of Distinction Dinner
On Thursday, November 21, 2013, the Chicago-Kent Alumni Association will honor 125 of its most distinguished alumni at the 125 Alumni of Distinction Dinner. The 125 Alumni of Distinction are a diverse group of men and women who truly embody the spirit of innovation and excellence that is the foundation of Chicago-Kent. Join us as we share the inspiring stories of each of these men and women, and honor them for the tremendous impact they have made on the legal profession as well as their communities at large. For more information.

New "1L Your Way" Program Featured in The National Law Journal
Chicago-Kent's new "1L Your Way" Program was recently featured in The National Law Journal. The "1L Your Way" Program, which is set to begin in 2014 will alllow first year law students to defer one of their core courses in favor of either a clinical rotation or an upper-level elective, such as patent law or business administration. The program is designed to help students to determine their career goals early. Read the entire article here. (Free Registration Required)

Vanderbilt Law Professor Ganesh Sitamaran to Deliver the 2013 Roy C. Palmer Civil Liberties Lecture
Chicago-Kent's 2013 Roy C. Palmer Civil Liberties Prize Receipient Ganesh Sitamaran will deliver a lecture on his book "The Counterinsurgent's Constitution: Law in the Age of Small Wars," which explores the intersection of law and counterinsurgency strategy, on Thursday, November 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in the Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Courtroom at Chicago-Kent. In addition to his work on the faculty at Vanderbilt, Professor Sitamaran is a principal at the Truman National Security Project, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and a former counsel to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. For more information.

This event is free and open to the public. A book signing will follow the lecture. Please RSVP to alums@kentlaw.iit.edu.

The 2013 Chicago-Kent Magazine Is Now Available Online
The latest edition of the Chicago-Kent Magazine is now available online. In celebration of Chicago-Kent's 125th Anniversary, read about the school's history, current successes and plans for the future. View the magazine here.

Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP): Apply by December 1

The Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) at Chicago-Kent assists alumni in low-paying public interest jobs in managing student loan debt so they can remain in those jobs, and encourages current students to consider a public interest career. Applications will be accepted until December 1 from eligible alumni, with awards granted in February 2014. For more information on the LRAP, visit www.kentlaw.iit.edu/lrap.

Donate to Chicago-Kent's New Student Game Room
Who says law students are all work and no play? The Chicago-Kent student body has requested that we convert the 5th Floor student lounge from study space into a game room and social space. In order to honor this request, the Alumni Association is seeking donations of arcade games, pool and ping pong tables, and other items to outfit a game room.

Please contact alums@kentlaw.iit.edu if you have an item to donate. Your donation is an important step in building an engaging campus environment and improving the student experience at Chicago-Kent.

Chicago-Kent Hosts Fine Art Exhibit in Support of Human Rights
Chicago-Kent is hosting "The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions," a fine art exhibit designed to designed to shed light and promote discussion of the major global human rights issues. The exhibit features 38 pieces from Midwest's most prominent artists, and will be on display on the third floor of Chicago-Kent's main campus until February 2014. A symposium entitled "Using Your Art of Influence to Break Criminal Traditions and Create Social Change" will be held in connection with the exhibit on Monday, November 18. For more information.

Chicago-Kent hosts Documentary Film Series on Race
In an effort to hold meaningful discussions on race and diversity in the Chicago-Kent community, the Chicago-Kent Diversity Committee and the Student Groups of Color are hosting the Fall 2013 Documentary Film Series on Race. Three different films will be screened during the fall months with a discussion and a reception to follow each screening. Alumni are welcome to attend. For more information.

ALUMNI PROFILE
Matthew Jenkins '07



Congratulations to Matthew Jenkins '07 on being named "40 under 40 Illinois Lawyers to Watch" by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin in 2013. Matt is an associate at Corboy & Demetrio in Chicago, where he clerked during law school.

In 2013, Matt, along with Flip Corboy, obtained an $8 million verdict for the family of a woman killed by a truck as she stood on shoulder of I-294. Before returning to Corboy & Demetrio, Matt practiced plaintiffs’ civil rights law at Loevy & Loevy in Chicago. While at Loevy, Matt assisted in obtaining a $4 million verdict in a significant civil rights case on his very first trial.

Outside the courtroom, Matt is dedicated to public service. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Center for Disability & Elder Law, and is the youngest president in CDEL’s history. Matt also serves as co-chairman of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Civil Rights and Criminal Law Committee and is also a member of IIT Chicago-Kent's Young Alumni Council.

Upcoming Events


All events take place at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 565 W. Adams St., Chicago, IL 60661 unless otherwise noted. Please click on the event titles for more information and/or to register.

C-K in the City


IIT Chicago-Kent Presents "The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions"
On Display through February 2014
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
3rd Floor
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
For more information

IIT Chicago-Kent Gastro-Intellectual Property Symposium
"Taste Embargo - What Will Happen When the Cuban Embargo is Lifted?"
Thursday, November 7, 2013 | 5:30-8:00 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
For more information

IIT Chicago-Kent Society of Women in Law Mentorship Kick-Off Reception
Thursday, November 7, 2013 | 5:30-8:00 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
10th Floor Event Room
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
For more information
RSVP TODAY!

IIT Chicago-Kent's Institute for Law and Humanties Presents the Albany Park Theater Project's "Truth From Youth"
Monday, November 11, 2013 | 5:00 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium & Lobby
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
For more information


IIT Global Entrepreneurship Week Kick-Off Event
Featuring Tarek Fadel '03 and Rich Komaiko '12
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1871
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1212
Chicago, IL
For more information

IIT Chicago-Kent 125 Alumni of Distinction Dinner
Thursday, November 21, 2013 | 5:30 p.m.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 W Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL
Registration


C-K on the Road

IIT Young Alumni New York City Gathering
Tuesday, November 5, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
The Australian NY
20 W 38th Street #1
New York, NY
For more information

IIT Chicago-Kent Los Angeles Alumni Gathering

Thursday, November 7, 2013 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Jonathan Club
850 Palisades Beach Road
Santa Monica, CA
RSVP TODAY to alums@kentlaw.iit.edu

IIT Chicago-Kent San Diego Alumni Gathering
Hosted by N. Thane Bauz '91
Friday, November 8, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
Perkins Coie LLP
11988 El Camino Real, Suite 200
San Diego, CA
RSVP TODAY to alums@kentlaw.iit.edu


IIT Houston Alumni Gathering
Monday, November 11, 2013 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Villa Rinata
2840 Chimney Rock Road
Houston, TX

For more information

IIT Austin Alumni Gathering
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Whole Foods Market Headquarters
1105 N. Lamar Boulevard, Suite 200
Austin, TX
For more information




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IIT Chicago-Kent Miami Alumni Gathering
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
At the Home of Mark Scott '97
1770 Micanopy Avenue
Miami, FL
RSVP by Monday, December 2, 2013 to
alums@kentlaw.iit.edu

IIT Arizona Alumni Event
Featuring Provost Alan Cramb
Wednesday, December 4, 2013 | 6:00 p.m.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
7374 East 2nd Street
Scottsdale, AZ

For more information

IIT Alumni New York City Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Smithfield NYC Tavern
215 West 28th Street
New York, NY

For more information



Professional Development & CLE

IIT Chicago-Kent Law Review Annual Symposium "Intragroup Dissent"
Friday, November 8, 2013 | 9:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
10th Floor Event Room
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL

IIT Chicago-Kent Presents "Fashion Esquire: How to Dress for the Job You Want"
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium & Lobby
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
For more information

IIT Presidential Lecture Series "America's Immigration Policy Fiasco"
Presented by Douglas S. Massey
Thursday, November 14, 2013 | 3:30 p.m.
Hermann Hall
3241 South Federal
Chicago, IL
Reception to follow
RSVP by Thursday, November 7 to hmatson@iit.edu

Chicago-Kent Documentary Film Series on Race Presents "Of Civil Rights and Wrongs"
Thursday, November 14, 2013 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
For more information

IIT Chicago-Kent Presents "Using Your Art of Influence to Break Criminal Traditions and Create Social Change"
Monday, November 18, 2013 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie Auditorium & Lobby
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
Reception to follow
Email alums@kentlaw.iit.edu for more information

IIT Chicago-Kent Roy C. Palmer Civil Liberties Prize Lecture: Ganesh Sitamaran
Vanderbilt Law Professor Sitamaran will speak about his book "The Counterinsurgent's Constitution: Law in the Age of Small Wars."
Thursday, November 21, 2013 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Courtroom
565 W Adams
Chicago, IL
For more information
RSVP to alums@kentlaw.iit.edu
Book signing to follow lecture

IIT University Trustee John W. Rowe Lecture "The Heart of the Matter"
Thursday, November 21, 2013 | 4:00 p.m.
Hermann Hall
3241 South Federal
Chicago, IL
For more information

 

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Past Event Highlights

IIT Chicago-Kent 125th Anniversary Block Party and All-School Reunion


On Saturday, September 28, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law hosted the 125th Anniversary Block Party and All-School Reunion. More than 1,000 alumni and friends of Chicago-Kent enjoyed delicious food, crisp Lagunitas beer and the musical stylings of alumni bands on a beautiful fall day in Chicago. Pictures from the Block Party are available here. Thank you to all who attended and made the Block Party the largest alumni event in the history of Chicago-Kent!

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(Dean Steven Sowle with members of the Society of Women in Law)

(Professor Ralph Brill with alumni)
Alumni Receptions in China

This past October Chicago-Kent graduates gathered for a networking receptions in Beijing and Shanghai. Dean Harold Krent and Assistant Dean for International LL.M. Programs Ed Harris '01 attended and spoke about Chicago-Kent's commitment to providing innovative and appealing LL.M. programs to international students.



To see photos from all recent Alumni Association events, see our photo gallery



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