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Students Attend Missouri Bar's Tan-Tar-A Conference

A group of students, under the guidance of Professor Barbara Gilchrist, are attending the Missouri Bar's 13th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference at the Tan-Tar-A resort at the Lake of the Ozarks. To see pictures of the delegation of SLU law students and some of the 900 lawyers at the meeting, visit the Missouri Bar's weekly news site, ESQ.

SLU Law Student Authors Book on Politics and Race Relations

Richard T. Middleton, IV's book, Cities, Mayors, and Race Relations: Task Forces as Agents of Race-Based Policy Innovations will be published in August, 2008 by University Press of America. Middleton is a third year law student (part time program) and an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The book focuses on Madison, Wisconsin, Columbia and Kansas City, Missouri and analyses the politics behind improving race relations in communities through the use of mayoral task forces.

Saint Louis University Law Journal Article Wins Burton Award

Mark Sableman’s article, “Artistic Expression Today: Can Artists Use the Language of Our Culture?” was featured in the Fall 2007 issue of the Law Journal dedicated to Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton. The Burton Awards for Legal Achievement are organized in association with the Library of Congress and its Law Library. 30 winners were selected from hundreds of applications received from the nation’s top 1,000 largest law firms. Mark Sableman is a partner with Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis. He was a friend and colleague of Sen. Eagleton.

SLU Law Students Help Form New National Women’s Organization

The National Women Law Students’ Organization (NWLSO) was inaugurated last week in New York City with two law students representing Saint Louis University School of Law among 100 delegates from over 60 schools.

Ms. JD www.ms-jd.org, a national non-profit organization dedicated to reinforcing and expanding the representation of women in law school and the legal profession, initiated the formation of NWLSO. Both organizations are run by current law school students.

SLU law students Stessie Bill and Megan Davoren will represent the Midwestern Region as Chairs on the Outreach Committee and Student Liaison Committee, respectively. Both Bill and Davoren have been active in the Women Law Students Association at Saint Louis University School of Law.

“The conference really was wonderful and truly inspiring,” Bill said upon returning to St. Louis. “We met so many strong women leaders and are motivated to make this organization something powerful. It is our hope we can make SLU one of the leaders in promoting the network's mission to further the careers of women in the legal community.”

Women have been making history at Saint Louis University School of Law since 1908 when women were allowed to enroll for the first time. To celebrate “The First 100 Years of Women at SLU” the law school will be sponsoring a speakers’ series beginning in September, to be held once a month throughout the school year, featuring prominent women legal scholars, alumni and faculty. Topics will include work/life balance; gender and jury selection; women in public office and care giving among other topics important to women in the 21st century.

Law Clinic Honors Advocates for Social Justice

The 19th Annual David Grant Clinic Student Attorney Awards were presented at Saint Louis University School of Law on May 15, 2008. Sarah Mullen-Dominguez and Tom Banning received the awards in recognition of their exemplary performance in pro bono legal services provided by the Law Clinic.

Sarah Mullen-Dominguez is a native of St. Louis, ranked 5th in her law school class and recipient of numerous academic awards; she attended St. Joseph Academy and Washington University. Before law school, Sarah lived in Chiapas Mexico, working for a Ford Foundation project. She is fluent in Spanish and provided many hours of translation for law clinic clients in and outside the courtroom in addition to legal aid in preparation for criminal trials. Sarah will join the firm of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh in St. Louis where she will be litigating and practicing immigration law.

Tom Banning is not a typical law school grad. He's served 17 years in the military, the last 13 in the Illinois Army National Guard where he holds the rank of captain. Just weeks after taking the Bar exam, he will ship out to Afghanistan and be one of the few Americans embedded with Afghani infantry. Tom holds an MBA from SIU-Edwardsville and a degree in Geology from The College of William and Mary. At SLU Law, Tom founded the Veterans Law Student Organization which has been very active in providing pro bono legal services to homeless vets and those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. His law clinic work included an internship with the Madison County Public Defenders Office and legal representation for Habitat for Humanity.

The Clinic Student Attorney awards are named in honor of David Grant (1903-1985) who was dedicated racial justice and civil rights throughout his career as an attorney and activist in St. Louis which began in the 1930’s. Grant, who was African-American, served on the National Democratic Committee in 1960 and helped write the Kennedy-Johnson civil rights campaign platform. His family endows the awards to honor and promote his legacy of advocacy for social justice.

School’s Health Law Program Voted Number One for Fifth Consecutive Year

For the fifth consecutive year, U.S.News & World Report has named Saint Louis University's health law program the best in the nation. U.S. News issued the rankings in its "Best Graduate Schools 2009" issue, which hits newsstands Monday, March 31, 2008.

Since health law rankings began more than a decade ago, the School’s Center for Health Law Studies has ranked in the top three programs. The Center features some of the nation's most respected faculty and offers dual-degree programs with Saint Louis University’s School of Public Health and Center for Health Care Ethics.

Graduates of SLU's health law program are employed in the nation's leading health law practices and top health care companies, as well as federal and state agencies.

Thomas J. Greaney, co-director of SLU's Center for Health Law Studies, welcomed the No. 1 honor from U.S. News.

"The ranking is really a tribute to the outstanding and diverse faculty members we have teaching health law subjects and to the outstanding students we've been able to attract to the program," Greaney said.

The largest industry in the United States, health care also is the most regulated, making health law education increasingly important. The expanding field addresses the quality, cost and availability of health care as well as other key issues, such as technology and ethics.

Overall, U.S News ranked SLU's law school in the top 100 of all accredited law schools in the United States.

For more information on the Center for Health Law Studies, click here.

Thursday, May 15
School of Law Hooding

Academic Calendar — Thursday, May 15 is the School of Law Hooding Ceremony. The Ceremony starts at 6 p.m. and will be held in the new Chaifetz Arena on campus.

Thursday, May 8
Faculty Writing Award Ceremony

The Thompson Coburn Faculty Writing Award Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 8. The award will be given to Professor Frederic Bloom.

Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Wednesday, May 7
Alumni Luncheon

The Office of Alumni Relations is hosting a lunch for School of Law alumni on Wednesday, May 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Carmines Steak House Downtown (20 South Fourth Street). Faculty can stop by anytime for a complimentary lunch; our alumni enjoy seeing their former professors and meeting new faculty. If you are able to attend the luncheon, please R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth Bolen at ebolen1@slu.edu or 977-3978.

Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Carmines Steak House

Congratulations to Our NBLSA Moot Court Team

The team of Jittaun Dill and Cora Drew, coached by Saint Louis University School of Law alumnus Robert Kenney, had great success in the national round of the National Black Law Students Association Moot Court competition, reaching the quarter finals. Congratulations!

Six Selected as Presidential Management Fellows Finalists

Alfred Caniglia
Courtney Goodwin
Natalie Kean
Katherine Pull
Kristen Ratcliff
Anthony Smith
These six graduating law students have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Presidential Management Fellows Program. Congratulations!
“The purpose of the Program is to attract to the Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs.” - President George W. Bush

Saint Louis University Law Journal Article Wins Burton Award

Mark Sableman’s article, “Artistic Expression Today: Can Artists Use the Language of Our Culture?” was featured in the Fall 2007 issue of the Law Journal dedicated to Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton. The Burton Awards for Legal Achievement are organized in association with the Library of Congress and its Law Library. 30 winners were selected from hundreds of applications received from the nation’s top 1,000 largest law firms. Mark Sableman is a partner with Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis. He was a friend and colleague of Sen. Eagleton.

Law Journal's Eagleton Issue to be Topic on Public Radio

The Law Journal's special tribute issue in honor of Sen. Thomas F. Eagleton will be the topic of an hour long discussion on KWMU (90.7 FM) Radio's St. Louis on the Air program on April 29, 2008 at 11a.m. Journal Faculty Advisor and contributor Professor Joel K. Goldstein will be a guest on the show along with Bill Freivogel, an attorney, professor and former journalist who also contributed to the issue. To listen on line or download the program, go to: www.kwmu.org

Monday, Apr. 21
ILSA Speaker

The International Law Students' Association and the Center for International and Comparative Law present Professor Stephen McCaffrey for his talk, "Current Issues in International Water Law."

Professor McCaffrey is one of the world’s foremost authorities on international water law. He was a member of the United Nations International Law Commission from 1982-91 and chaired that prestigious organization’s 1987-88 session, only the third American to do so. He served as special rapporteur for the commission’s draft articles on the law of the non-navigational uses of international watercourses, which formed the basis of the 1997 U.N. Convention on the subject. Professor McCaffrey was Counselor on International Law in the State Department in 1984-85 and represents countries in disputes before the International Court of Justice and other fora. He also advises the Palestinians in connection with the Permanent Status talks with Israel and is Legal Adviser to the Nile River Basin Negotiation Committee. Professor McCaffey has taught at McGeorge, University of the Pacific, since 1977.

He will discuss both his personal experiences and international environmental law in general. Please join us in welcoming him. Lunch will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Saturday, Apr. 19
The PotBelly Brain Games Trivia Night

The PotBelly Brain Games Trivia Night will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 19 at Busch Student Center. There will be open bar all night long and prizes, giveaways, raffles, and a quirky brand of Trivia that can only truly be appreciated by SLU law students. Following the event, there will be free beer and a free concert at Humphrey's until 1 a.m. for all attendees. All of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Liddy Shriver Initiative, a foundation that works to foster awareness of and fund research for sarcoma cancer. The cost for the entire night is $25 per person, and teams will consist of eight players. There are still a few tables available, so sign up as soon as you can at the table set up each day this week from noon - 1 p.m. in the Atrium. If you have any questions about the event, please e-mail Tony Albrecht (albrecaj@gmail.com), Robert Parker (robertraheparker@gmail.com), or Brian Wacker (wacker.brian@gmail.com).

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Busch Student Center

Friday, Apr. 18
CICL Speaker Series with Joël Monéger

The Center for International and Comparative Law Speaker Series presents Professor Joël Monéger, whose topic will be "Microsoft versus the EU Commission:  So What and Beyond." Professor Thomas L. Greaney  will be the commentator. A light lunch will be served. This event is worth 1.2 CLE credits. Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, April 14 to Kay Graeff at (314) 977-3996 or e-mail cicl@law.slu.edu.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 306

Friday, Apr. 18
Student Legal Writers' Association Symposium

The Student Legal Writers' Association (SLWA) is hosting its first all-student symposium on April 18, 2008. SLWA seeks to promote excellence in student legal scholarship, research, and writing by providing a platform for students to present and exchange ideas in a formal setting. The symposium is open to second and third year law students from Saint Louis University, Washington University, University of Missouri - Columbia, University of Missouri - Kansas City and Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. Details and Schedule

Friday, Apr. 18
BLSA Judicial Reception

The Black Law Students' Association is hosting its annual Judicial Reception on Friday, April 18. in Pere Marquette Gallery. Awards to be given are The Honorable Theodore McMillian Award and the BLSA Service Award. If you would like to attend, please R.S.V.P. to ebolen1@slu.edu or call 977-3978.

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Pere Marquette Gallery, DuBourg Hall, Second floor

Friday, Apr. 18
First Annual Student and Faculty Volleyball Game

The student-faculty volleyball game will take place on Friday, April 18. All faculty and staff are welcome. Snacks and beverages will be provided, and there is no entry fee. Go to the SBA office for a team sign-up sheet and turn it in by 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16. Team captains will be contacted with all other information. The winning team will have a commemorative item placed in the law school. Please contact Eric Erdman at e.erdman@gmail.com or Lauren Bissell at lbissell@slu.edu for more information.

Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: Simon Recreation Center

Current Issues in International Water Law

Stephen McCaffrey from McGeorge, University of the Pacific, will be giving a talk at noon, Monday, April 21, in the courtroom, on "Current Issues in International Water Law," sponsored by the International Law Society and the Center for International and Comparative Law.

Friday, Apr. 11
Academic Excellence Awards

Students, their families and friends will gather on Friday, Apr. 11 to honor the students' academic achievements.

Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: College Church, Lower Level

SLU Law Students Help Form New National Women’s Organization

The National Women Law Students’ Organization (NWLSO) was inaugurated last week in New York City with two law students representing Saint Louis University School of Law among 100 delegates from over 60 schools.
Ms. JD www.ms-jd.org, a national non-profit organization dedicated to reinforcing and expanding the representation of women in law school and the legal profession, initiated the formation of NWLSO. Both organizations are run by current law school students.
SLU law students Stessie Bill and Megan Davoren will represent the Midwestern Region as Chairs on the Outreach Committee and Student Liaison Committee, respectively. Both Bill and Davoren have been active in the Women Law Students Association at Saint Louis University School of Law.
“The conference really was wonderful and truly inspiring,” Bill said upon returning to St. Louis. “We met so many strong women leaders and are motivated to make this organization something powerful. It is our hope we can make SLU one of the leaders in promoting the network's mission to further the careers of women in the legal community.”
Women have been making history at Saint Louis University School of Law since 1908 when women were allowed to enroll for the first time. To celebrate “The First 100 Years of Women at SLU” the law school will be sponsoring a speakers’ series beginning in September, to be held once a month throughout the school year, featuring prominent women legal scholars, alumni and faculty. Topics will include work/life balance; gender and jury selection; women in public office and care giving among other topics important to women in the 21st century.

Thursday, Apr. 10
Phi Delta Phi Speaker

Christian A. Stiegemeyer, '92, will give his talk, "Oops…Real World Examples of Lawyers' Inadvertence and Misunderstanding Leading to Ethics Complaints and Malpractice." Using the knowledge and experience gained from going inside the firms who thought they were doing it right, as well as tapping into the insights of the lawyers who defend lawyers, this seminar is designed to provide a different way of looking at lawyers' ethical duties and malpractice risks. Stiegemeyer is director of risk management at The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company. While in private practice prior to joining The Bar Plan, he practiced primarily in the areas of domestic relations, criminal law and appellate practice. For more information, please e-mail SLU's chapter of Phi Delta Phi at phideltaphi@yahoo.com.

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Room 108 (Jury Room)

Wednesday, Apr. 9
Employment Law Speaker

The Wefel Center for Employment Law will host Barbara Seely, the Supervisory Trial Attorney with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission St. Louis Regional Office. She will discuss recent cases, including the $800,000 settlement of an age discrimination lawsuit which she brought on behalf of the EEOC against BNSF Railway Company in March of 2007. She will also address recent administrative developments at the EEOC. Lunch will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 302

Monday, April 7
Missouri Bar Ethics and Professionalism CLE Program for Third Years

Noon. The School of Law will host an Ethics and Professionalism program for graduating third year students on Monday, April 7. We strongly encourage all third year students to attend this program. Lunch will be provided. This program will qualify for three hours of Missouri Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit. Missouri Supreme Court Rules require that all lawyers admitted to the Missouri Bar must complete at least 3 classroom hours of CLE devoted exclusively to professionalism, legal or judicial ethics or malpractice prevention within 12 months prior to or after the lawyer’s date of admission to the Bar. This program, which is free of charge, will fulfill that requirement. We highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity to avoid having to pay and take time away from your professional schedule to fulfill your CLE requirements.

Attendance is not limited to students planning to take the Missouri Bar. The program will provide valuable ethics and professionalism training regardless of where you plan to practice. We also suggest that any students not planning to take the Missouri Bar check with the bar association in the state you plan to become licensed to see if a similar requirement exists and can be fulfilled by this program.

For those students unable to attend on April 7, there will be a video replay of the program. Date and time to be determined. Further information and registration materials will be available at a later time. If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact Jon Baris in Career Services at (314) 977-3675.

Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Room 303

Friday, Apr. 4
Public Law Review Symposium:The Changing Tide of Trade

Regional Trade Agreements will be the focus of this one-day symposium sponsored by The Public Law Review, the law school's Center for International and Comparative Law and the American Branch of the International Law Assoc. This will be an international gathering of experts to assess the social, political and environmental implications of regional trade agreements. The WTO predicts there will be nearly 400 regional trade agreements in effect by 2010.
Keynote speaker: Irving A. Williamson, Commissioner, U.S. International Trade Commission.
Free and open to the public; registration required.
CLE credits available.
For more information, click here.

Time: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Location: SLU School of Business, Anheuser-Busch Auditorium, 3674 Lindell Blvd.

Friday, Apr. 4
Health Law Symposium: Disability, Reproduction and Parenting

Leaders in the fields of Health Law, Bioethics and Medicine will tackle many of the difficult issues confronting people with disabilities, their reproductive rights and the public policies and laws that affect their lives at this one-day symposium. Sponsored by The Center for Health Law Studies and Saint Louis University School of Law Journal of Health Law & Policy.

Free and open to the public; registration required.
CLE credits available: Missouri, 6.5 credits; Illinois, 5.4 credits.
Click here for more information.

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Courtroom

Wednesday, Apr. 2
CICL Speaker Series with Professor Bamgbose

The Center for International and Comparative Law Speaker Series presents Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose, whose topic will be "Child Trafficking: A Transborder Journey of Hope to Hopelessness." Professor Camille Nelson will be the commentator. A light lunch will be served. This event is worth 1.2 CLE credits. Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, Mar. 31 to Kay Graeff at (314) 977-3996 or e-mail cicl@law.slu.edu.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 04

Tuesday, Apr. 1
Talk on Human Rights

In conjunction with the Atlas Week events, Chad Marzen, 3L, and John Campbell, '07, of Simon Passanante, P.C. will present their talk, "The Alien Tort Statute: Enforcing Human Rights Violated Abroad in U.S. Courts." Pizza will be provided; please bring your own drink. If you require assistance, please contact Peggy McDermott at mcdermmh@slu.edu or 977-2739.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Tuesday, Apr. 1
ILSA Speaker

The International Law Students' Association will host Professor Anders Walker. The topic of his lecture will be, "The Strategic Presidency: How the 2008 Candidates will Impact Our Strategic Interests Abroad." Lunch will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 03

Monday, Mar. 31
VLSO Speaker

The Veterans Law Students Organization will host guest speaker Adeyinka Faleti of Bryan Cave LLP. The topic of his discussion will be, "Success in the Legal Profession: From Myth to Practice." Faleti's practice encompasses all facets of pretrial litigation and trial preparation. While in law school, he competed in national mock trial tournaments and earned “Best Advocate” honors at the 2005 National Institute for Trial Advocacy Tournament of Champions and was team captain on the 2006 finalist team. He also served as president of the Black Law Students Association. Before pursuing a legal career, Mr. Faleti served six years in the active duty United States Army.

A lunch of hot wings, salad and soft drinks will be provided. For more information, contact Salim E. Awad at salim26@msn.com.

Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Friday, Mar. 28
ATLAS Week Begins

Saint Louis University ATLAS Week kicks off Friday, Mar. 28 and continues through Friday, April 4. This campus-wide program celebrates the University's role in international education and service and gives the University community opportunities to learn about the international dimension of SLU.

The keynote speaker for this year's ATLAS Week will be Mrs. Jehan Sadat, Ph.D. To learn more about Dr. Sadat, go to her web site, www.jehansadat.com.

Friday, Mar. 28
Adler-Rosecan Lecture and Moot Court Finals

The annual Adler-Rosecan lecture and Moot Court finals will be held on Friday, March 28. The lecture will be held at noon and will feature Jurist-in-Residence Hon. Judge Dorothy Robinson of the State Court of Cobb County. The Moot Court finals will take place at 3 p.m., and all are encouraged to attend.

Time: Noon for lecture, 3 p.m. for Moot Court finals
Location: Courtroom

Friday, Mar. 28
Annual Public Interest Fellowship Auction

The Saint Louis University Public Interest Law Group cordially invites you to attend the Annual Public Interest Fellowship Auction on Friday, March 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. There will be a live and silent auction at the event. More information to follow.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: TBA

Thursday, Mar. 27
SBA Blood Drive

The Student Bar Association will hold its Annual Blood Drive in conjunction with the Red Cross on Thursday, March 27. A Red Cross bus will be parked outside of the law school on Lindell and will be taking volunteers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A sign-up sheet is posted on the SBA door. For more details, please contact Lauren Bissell at lbissell@slu.edu.

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Lindell Blvd., in front of the law school

Friday, Mar. 14
History of the Dred Scott Case

A free CLE credit will be provided by the St. Louis Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society for the "History of the Dred Scott Case" lecture, featuring guest speaker the Honorable Mark Shurtleff, attorney general of Utah. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Dred & Harriett Scott Committee. To view the flyer, click here.

Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Old Courthouse 2nd Floor East, Courtroom No. 13

Thursday, Mar. 13
Sports and Entertainment Law Speakers

Sharon Lee Tucci, owner/founder/president of Talent Plus, and Chris Hansen, co-owner of Talent Plus Entertainment, will be speaking at the Sports and Entertainment Law Association meeting on Thursday, March 13. Please join us to learn more about the exciting world of Talent Plus, one of the most prestigious full-service talent and entertainment agencies in the Midwest. For more information, contact Amy Johnson at ajohns77@slu.edu.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 04

Tuesday, Mar. 11
Health Law Distinguished Speaker

The Center for Health Law Studies welcomes Distinguished Speaker Wendy K. Mariner, Professor of Health Law and Director, Patient Rights Program, Boston University School of Public Health, and Professor of Socio-Medical Sciences and Community Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine. The topic of her talk will be "Is There a Duty to Be Healthy? Social Solidarity and Personal Responsibility for Health."

Before joining Boston University, Mariner taught health law at Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School. She is faculty coordinator for the J.D.-M.P.H. joint degree program at Boston University School of Public Health. Currently, she serves on the Health Care Quality and Cost Council Advisory Committee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, formed to develop information and standards in connection with Massachusetts’ recent health reform legislation.

Mariner was Contributing Editor for Health Law and Ethics of the American Journal of Public Health from 1992 to 1999. She is a founding member of the Committee for Universal Patient Rights, an association of law professors from different countries, and the New England Coalition for Law and Public Health. She is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Health Politics, Policy & Law, the Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, and the Journal of Health Law.

Her research focuses on patient rights and human rights in health, risk regulation, public health surveillance, health insurance, managed care, and ERISA. She has published more than 100 articles in the legal, medical and health policy literature on patients’ rights, health care reform, managed care, insurance benefits and ERISA, public health, AIDS policy, research with human subjects, and reproductive rights, and co-authored a law school textbook, Public Health Law ( with Ken Wing, George Annas & Dan Strouse), published in 2007. She and Professors George J. Annas and Leonard H. Glantz have submitted amicus curiae briefs on behalf of bioethics professors to the United States Supreme Court in several cases involving health law issues.

Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Friday, Mar. 7
Conference: The Use and Misuse of History in U.S. Foreign Relations Law

The Center for International and Comparative Law, together with the Saint Louis University Law Journal, will be hosting the conference on Friday, March 7, “The Use and Misuse of History in U.S. Foreign Relations Law.” Click here for more information.

Thursday, Mar. 6
Government and Public Interest Career Fair

Saint Louis University School of Law and Washington University School of Law are holding another joint Government and Public Interest Career Fair on Thursday, March 6. The Fair is an informal event designed to provide an occasion for students to learn more about opportunities in the government and public interest legal community. Representatives of organizations will be available to share experiences within the public interest field. The intent is to bring the students together to provide an opportunity for introductions, and allow time for students to meet individually with representatives from these organizations. The Fair is open to all students. Pizza will be served. For further information, please contact Jon Baris in the Career Services Office at (314) 977-3675.

Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Atrium

Thursday, Mar. 6
Missouri Court of Appeals to Hear Cases

The Missouri Court of Appeals will return to hear cases in the Courtroom on Thursday, Mar. 6. The tentative panel is Chief Judge Patricia Cohen, Judge Nannette Baker, '94, and Judge Kurt Odenwald, '79. The panel will hear cases in the morning from 9 to approximately 11:45 a.m. There also will be a faculty lunch with all of the judges at noon in the Queen's Daughters dining room.

Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Courtroom

Thursday, Mar. 6
Phi Delta Phi Speaker on Ethical Challenges

Guest speaker Elizabeth Ortmann-Vincenzo will present, "Ethical Challenges for In-House Counsel," followed by a discussion and Q&A session. Ortmann-Vincenzo is associate general counsel at the American Optometric Association in St. Louis and a graduate of the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The talk is organized by Phi Delta Phi. If anyone has questions, they should contact bwilso23@slu.edu or call 217-714-1489.

Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Queen's Daughters dining room

Wednesday, Mar. 5
Employment Law Speaker

The Wefel Center for Employment Law will host speaker Greg Kloeppel, principal of The Kloeppel Law Firm. The topic of discussion will be "The Daugherty Decision: Missouri's Unique Approach to Employment Discrimination Cases." The revolutionary August 2007 Missouri Supreme Court decision of Daugherty v. City of Maryland Heights established for plaintiffs alleging employment discrimination under the Missouri Human Rights Acts a different and less difficult standard of proof than exists under federal law. Kloeppel will also discuss other issues arising in the representation of individual and, in particular, public employees. Lunch will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 302

Wednesday, Mar. 5
Journal of Health Law & Policy Application Deadline and Open House

The Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy applications for staff editor positions for the 2008-2009 school year will be available Friday, March 7. Students interested in applying may pick up the application packet in Mary Ann Jauer's office (Room 158 in the Library) or in the Journal of Health Law & Policy office. Applications are due back to Mary Ann Jauer's office by 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14.

The Journal will also host an open house on Wednesday, March 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Journal office. Come by to meet the executive board and staff and ask questions. Contact Elizabeth Gluck, '08-'09 editor-in-chief, at elizabethgluck@gmail.com, or stop by the office anytime if you have questions.

Time: 4 to 6 p.m. for open house
Location: Room 128

Monday, Mar. 3
Federalist Society Speaker

The SLU Federalist Society will host a speaker on Monday, March 3. Nicholas Nikas, president and general counsel of the Bioethics Defense Fund, will talk about "What Every Law Student Should Know about Cloning and Stem Cell Research." The Christian Legal Society, which is a co-sponsor of this event, will provide the commentary. Food will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Wednesday, Feb. 27
Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Lloyd Gaines

In 1938, the Supreme Court ordered the University of Missouri Law School to create separate facilities for African-American students because of a lawsuit brought by student Lloyd Gaines. Gaines disappeared without a trace soon after his court victory. His story is relatively unknown, but a pivotal one in the civil rights struggle and Missouri history. There will be a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion at 7 p.m. The panelists are Dean R. Lawrence Dessum, UMSL Law; Judge Marvin O. Teer, Jr.; Charlie Harris, president of the Missouri Bar Association; Paulette Smith Mosby, niece of Lloyd Gaines; and Professor Eric Miller. The event is sponsored by the Mound City Bar Association.

Time: 5:30 p.m. for reception, 7 p.m. for panel discussion
Location: Queen's Daughters Hall

Wednesday, Feb. 27
"100 Years of Women" Panel Discussion

In celebration of the 100th year that women have been accepted to Saint Louis University and the School of Law, WLSA will host the "100 Years of Women" at Saint Louis University panel discussion. The panel will include three distinguished St. Louis female attorneys: Ms. Schulamith Simon, the first female partner at any St. Louis law firm; Ms. Tessa Rolufs Trelz, '87, of Armstrong Teasdale, LLP, Director of Professional Advancement of Women; Ms. Amy Gunn, '96, of Simon Passanante, PC, board member of the Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis. Lunch (not pizza) will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 04

Tuesday, Feb. 26
WLSA Sponsors "100 Years of Women" Kickoff Event

The Women Law Students' Association will sponsor the "100 Years of Women" kickoff event at Saint Louis University, honoring the women appointed to the judiciary. A reception will follow in Queen's Daughters Hall.

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Courtroom

Tuesday, Feb. 26
Criminal Justice Speakers Series

Please join us for the third installment of the Criminal Justice Speakers Series. Rob Livergood, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and Lisa Jones, Victim Services Coordinator, from the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office will be speaking about working with victims of violent crime. Livergood will talk about his years of experience prosecuting sex crimes and crimes against children, as well as the prosecutor's interaction with the victim. Jones will speak about the different types of services provided to victims of violent crimes and how her team collaborates with the prosecution. All are welcome. Lunch will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Monday, Feb. 25
Jurist-in-Residence Judge Myron Thompson

Judge Myron H. Thompson, United States District Court Judge for the Middle District of Alabama, will be our Spring semester jurist-in-residence on Monday, Feb. 18. A graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School, he served as assistant attorney general of Alabama and worked in private practice before being nominated to the district court by President Carter in 1980. He served as Chief Judge of the Middle District of Alabama from 1991 to 1998. Judge Thompson has presided over cases dealing with the racial diversity of the Alabama state post-secondary education system, redistricting in the City of Montgomery and an Alabama law barring gay and lesbian groups on college campuses from receiving public money or official support. In 2002, Judge Thompson ruled that a stone monument depicting the Ten Commandments, installed by Alabama Chief Justice Ray Moore in the rotunda of the Alabama State Judicial Building, was an unconstitutional state endorsement of religion. This decision was upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Judge Moore's refusal to comply with Judge Thompson's order to remove the monument resulted in Judge Moore's own removal from office by a panel of the Alabama state judiciary in 2003.

Thursday, Feb. 21
VLSO Hosts Congressman John Shimkus

The Veteran's Law Student Organization will host Congressman John Shimkus for a discussion of the issues facing veterans. Shimkus served more than five years of active duty in the Army following his graduation from West Point, then entered the Army Reserves. He currently holds the rank of lieutenant colonel. In 1996, he won his first term as a United States Representative from the 20th District of Illinois. He has been re-elected five times since, twice in the 20th District and three times in the 19th District.

Currently, Congressman Shimkus is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Of that Committee, he is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, as well as a member of the Energy Subcommittee and the Telecommunications Subcommittee. In addition, he is a United States delegate to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the inter-parliamentary organization of legislators from the member states of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Lunch will be served.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 03

Wednesday, Feb. 20
Federalist Society Speaker

The SLU Federalist Society will host a speaker on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Professor Donald Critchlow, Ph.D., of the History Department at SLU will give a speech on "Conservative Ascendancy: How the GOP Made Political History." Food will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 04

Monday, Feb. 18
VLSO Presents Gloria Colon

The Veteran's Law Student Organization will host Gloria Colon, who will speak on the topic “Advocating for Homeless Veterans." Colon is an associate with Simmons Cooper, currently working in the mesothelioma and asbestos litigation areas. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 2005. She chose to pursue a law degree after she completed a distinguished 22-year career with the U.S. Army. Fluent in Spanish, she is also a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, and a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. She is licensed to practice in Illinois, Missouri and Florida.

Time: Noon
Location: Jury Room

Tuesday, Feb. 12
Study Abroad Fair

There will be a Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Atrium.

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Atrium

Tuesday, Feb. 12
Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

"The Case Concerning Certain Criminal Proceedings in Adova and Rotania"

All are invited to attend and observe the moot court team as they prepare for the regional competition.

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Courtroom

Wednesday, Jan. 30
Deline Ethics Program

Academic Calendar — The Deline Ethics Program will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in Busch Student Center for first year full-time and accelerated part-time students. The Deline Ethics Program for the first year evening students will be held on that same day, Jan. 30, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Location for the evening program is the School of Law. Some classes will have to move on that day.

First Year Full-time Students
Time: 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Location: Busch Student Center

First Year Evening Students and Accelerated Part-time Students
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: School of Law

Wednesday, Jan. 30
WLSA Networking Event

The Women Law Students' Association will host a Networking Event on Jan. 30. Local attorneys will be present to share their advice on the legal profession and for great conversation. Wine and light appetizers will be served as well. Business casual dress is recommended. If anyone has questions, contact liz.grana@gmail.com.

Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Queen's Daughters

Wednesday, Jan. 30
Federalist Society Speaker

The Federalist Society will host Christina Hoff Sommers, who will speak on "What Is Wrong (and Right) with Feminism." Food will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 04

Friday, Jan. 25
SBA Barrister's Ball

The SBA's annual Barrister's Ball will take place at Windows Off Washigton. Cocktails begin at 7 p.m., and the sit-down dinner starts at 8 p.m., followed by a live band and dancing. Tickets are $40 per person and will be on sale in the Atrium Monday, Jan. 14 through Friday, Jan. 18. Assigned seating is available during ticket sales.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Windows Off Washington

Tuesday, Jan. 22
Student Advocates Score at Trial Competitions

School of Law teams at two prestigious trial competitions this month demonstrated strong research, writing and oral argument skills. Jittaun Dill and Cora Drew were awarded a second place finish in the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition, regional rounds. They will compete in the National Competition in Detroit at the end of March.

More winning results to report from the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition: Raumesh Akbari, Ryan Turnage, and Justin Mason advanced to the semi-final round; and the team of Raven Akram and Latieke Lyles tied for the Best Advocate Award in the competition.

Friday, Jan. 18
Adjunct Faculty Reception

An Adjunct Faculty reception is planned for Friday, Jan. 18.

Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Grand Hall, DuBourg 4th floor

Thursday, Jan. 17
Federalist Society Speaker

The Federalist Society will host Professor John McGinnis of Northwestern University School of Law, whose topic will be "A Federalist's View of the Legal Status of Same-Sex Marriage." Food will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Thursday, Dec. 20
January Graduation Reception

Please join the January School of Law graduates, their families and friends in celebrating the graduates' accomplishments at the reception on Thursday, Dec. 20.

Time: 5 p.m.
Location: St. Francis Xavier College Church

Moot Court Regional Winners

Please join the School of Law in congratulating three of our third year students who will be representing Saint Louis University at the National Moot Court Competition in New York January 28-31, 2008. Molly Batsch, Paul Woody and Kristen Ratcliff advanced through several rounds at the Regional Competition. Molly Batsch received top Oralist honors and the team received Best Brief honors.

Friday, Dec. 7
J. Reuben Clark Law Society Speaker

The J. Reuben Clark Law Society will host Judge Michael Wolff of the Missouri Supreme Court on Friday, Dec. 7. Judge Wolff will be speaking on the independent judiciary and the nonpartisan court plan. Everyone is welcome, and food will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Friday, Nov. 30
Talk, "The Cultural Politics of Pain in America"

On Friday, Nov. 30, from noon to 1 p.m., the Center for Health Care Ethics and Center for Health Law Studies will host Dr. Keith Wailoo, Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of History, Department of History, Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University, who will speak on "The Cultural Politics of Pain in America."

He is the author of several books examining how patterns of disease change over time in America, focusing especially on the ways in which scientific and technological advances have interacted with health care politics, racial and ethnic relations and cultural politics to inform responses to disease in the 20th century and into the 21st century. He is co-author (with Stephen Pemberton) of The Troubled Dream of Genetic Medicine: Ethnicity and Innovation in Tay-Sachs, Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease (2006, Johns Hopkins University Press), a comparative history of these "ethnic maladies." More broadly, the book explores why racial and ethnic controversies become attached, as they often do, to discussions of modern genetics, and how theories about genetic difference become entangled with political debates about cultural and group differences in America.

He is co-editor (with Julie Livingston and Peter Guarnaccia) of A Death Retold: Jesica Santillan, The Bungled Transplant, and Paradoxes of Medical Citizenship (University of North Carolina Press, 2006). The project brings together scholars from a wide range of fields – from transplant medicine to anthropology, from history to medical ethics – to reexamine a recent and notorious medical error in 2003 (involving a young Mexican immigrant and a mismatched heart-lung transplant) as a window on contemporary crises in health care. Professor Wailoo is co-editor, with political economist Mark Schlesinger and health law scholar Tim Jost, of a special double issue of the Journal for Health Politics, Policy, and Law (August-October 2004) titled, "Transforming American Medicine: A Twenty-Year Retrospective on The Social Transformation of American Medicine."

Friday, Nov. 30
Workplace Privacy Conference

The "Workplace Privacy Conference," co-sponsored by the Wefel Center for Employment Law and the Labor and Employment Research Association- Gateway Chapter, will take place on Friday, Nov. 30 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Topics include: Pre- and Post-Hiring Inquiries, Electronic Monitoring On and Off the Job and Avoiding Identity Theft and Liability.

Time: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Room 303

Monday, Nov. 19
Veteran's Law Student Association Speaker

The Veteran's Law Student Association will host speaker Judge Clarke Barnes on Monday, Nov. 19. Colonel Barnes will speak on “A Lawyer’s Approach to Veteran’s Advocacy." Col. Barnes has been an attorney and counselor for more than 40 years. He currently represents veterans as a County Veterans Service Officer and as Judge Advocate of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers. He served in the Marines where he worked as a Judge Advocate and Military Judge. Lunch will be served.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Saturday, Nov. 17
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Homeless Veterans

The Public Interest Law Group and the Veteran's Law Student Organization are getting ready for the annual Homeless Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Saturday, Nov. 17. More than 100 homeless veterans attend the dinner and receive a duffel bag full of supplies. Students will be collecting sweat suits and toiletries to pass out at the event. We need 200 sweat suits and 200 bags with the toiletry items. Students may approach you in the next week or two seeking sponsorship of vets through donations of cash or the clothing and toiletry items. We hope you can help. If you and your family are interested in helping the day of the event from about 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., please contact John Ammann at 977-2796 or ammannjj@slu.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 15
Part-Time Information Session

The Office of Admissions will hold an information session about part-time programs at the School of Law. Reservations are necessary. To r.s.v.p. to this event and reserve a spot, contact Admissions at 314-977-2800 or e-mail admissions@law.slu.edu.

Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: School of Law

Wednesday, Nov. 14
Health Law Distinguished Speaker, Representative Connie L. Johnson

On Wednesday, November 14, Representative Connie L. Johnson, Minority Whip, Missouri State Legislature and Of Counsel, Armstrong Teasdale, LLP, will be giving a talk at noon in the William H. Kniep Courtroom.

In 2000, Johnson was elected to Missouri House to serve the 61st District. She is now serving her second term in House Leadership as the Minority Whip. She is the only African American female lawyer in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Johnson is also employed at the Law Firm of Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis, where she works primarily in the litigation practice group with emphasis on medical malpractice and complex torts. She also works in the corporate services practice group.

Prior to being elected to the House of Representatives, she served as the Assistant to the Director of the Division of Aging for the Missouri Department of Social Services, where she assisted with daily management and operations for one of the state’s largest regulating divisions. She also worked for the Missouri Department of Health. In the Center for Local Public Health Services, she managed core public health contracts for 114 counties in Missouri. In addition to those duties, she assisted the director in researching special projects, including insurance for Missouri's low-income children known as MC+ for kids. She also worked in the Office of the General Counsel where she specialized in Personnel Advisory Board cases, licensure and other regulatory issues.

Johnson is active with many national organizations, where she often makes presentations for regional and national policy conferences on a variety of health and legal issues.

Time: Noon
Location: William H. Kniep Courtroom

Wednesday, Nov. 14
Federalist Society Speaker

The Federalist Society will host a speaker on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Professor Jonathan Adler of Case Western Reserve School of Law will speak on "Massachusetts vs. EPA - Global Warming and the Supreme Court." Professor Doug Williams will provide the commentary. Lunch will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 04

Wednesday, Nov. 14
Information on Summer Law Programs in Madrid and Berlin

An information session about the summer law programs in Madrid and Berlin will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Pizza will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Room 02

Wednesday, Nov. 14
Jurist-in-Residence Judge Myron H. Bright

Judge Myron H. Bright, Senior U.S. Circuit Court Judge for the Eighth Circuit, will be our Fall semester Jurist-in-Residence on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Judge Bright served as Distinguished Professor of Law at Saint Louis University from 1985 to 1995, teaching trial and appellate advocacy. He is the author of numerous books and articles on evidence, trial and appellate advocacy and civility in the profession. He also was responsible for initiating jurist-in-residence programs at several law schools, including our own. He has recently returned from a visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with representatives of the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs, the Dubai courts and law school deans and students. Judge Bright was nominated to the court of appeals by President Johnson following 21 years in private practice in Fargo. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946 and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School. Judge Bright will meet with students involved in Moot Court and participate in a lecture to combined Criminal Law classes.

Wednesday, Nov. 14
American Constitution Society Speaker

The American Constitution Society welcomes Tony Rothert, legal director for the Eastern Missouri chapter of the ACLU, to speak about the Supreme Court's recent ruling in Morse vs. Frederick, a.k.a., the "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" case. Professor Frederic Bloom will also provide brief comments on the case. He will be discussing the ACLU's role in the case and what the possible implications of the ruling will be. Sandwiches from Mom's Deli will be served. All are welcome to attend.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 03

Wednesday, Nov. 7
Environmental Law Society Meeting

The next meeting of the Environmental Law Society will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 307

Tuesday, Nov. 6
Women Law Students' Association Meeting

WLSA will hold its last general meeting of the semester at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 6 in Room 04. Doreen D. Dodson, partner with The Stolar Partnership LLP and the first female president of the Missouri Bar, will be the guest speaker at this month's meeting, the theme of which is "Women in Leadership." We will be discussing our end-of-semester outline swap, pre-exam massages and other very important events. Be sure to attend. As usual, a delicious lunch (not pizza) will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 04

Monday, Nov. 5
Talk on Volunteer Opportunities for Bridges Across Borders

Are you interested in volunteering abroad next summer? Bruce Lasky, co-founder of Bridges Across Borders, will be here to talk about legal volunteer opportunities in Pnomh Penh, Cambodia, for summer 2008. These positions are eligible for substantial stipends through the Dagen Fellowhip Awards. If you have any questions, contact Sue McGraugh at 977-2778 or mcgraugh@slu.edu.

Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Room 117

Thursday, Nov. 1
International Criminal Law Speaker

The International Law Students' Association and the Criminal Law Center present Bill Locke, who will discuss his experiences in international criminal law. Mr. Locke, a former public defender from Alameda County, California, has traveled as far as Russia to speak. In his talk, "An Obstreperous Yankee in Queen Elizabeth's Court: A Personal View of Criminal Procedure in the UK and the USA as a Reflection of National Character and Values," Mr. Locke will compare the U.S. and UK criminal justice systems from firsthand experience. Lunch will be provided (not pizza!); please bring your own drink.

Time: Noon
Location: Courtroom

Wednesday, Oct. 31
Federalist Society and ILSA Host Speaker James Bond

The Federalist Society and the International Law Students' Assocation are sponsoring Professor James Bond, who will speak on the topic, "Immigration: Bane or Boon?" Professor David Sloss will be the commentator.

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Room 02

Saturday, Oct. 27
Make a Difference Day

The School of Law joins the largest national day of volunteering on Saturday, Oct. 27. Everyone is welcome to join our team. Breakfast, lunch and a free T-shirt will be provided. A few hours of your time can make a major difference in the lives of many.

Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Busch Student Center

Thursday, Oct. 25
James C. Millstone Memorial Lecture

Letters from William Woo: Are Traditional Values Relevant in Today's Chaotic Newscape?

Lecturer: Philip Meyer Knight Chair in Journalism at the University of North Carolina. Panelists include Pamela Maples, managing editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and William H. Freivogel, director, School of Journalism, Southern Illinois University.

Left Bank Books will be selling William Woo's book - Letters from the Editor: Lessons on Journalism and Life - both before and after the event.

The James C. Millstone lecture is presented by Saint Louis University School of Law The Fall 2007 lecture is co-sponsor Saint Louis Platform.

James C. Millstone, a long-time reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, covered the civil rights movement and, as an editor, conceived and supervised reporting on subjects such as police brutality and the bicentennial of the United States Constitution. The Millstone lecture series was designed to continue his passion for civil rights and freedom of speech.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Saint Louis University School of Law, Rm. 303

Thursday, Oct. 25
Antitrust Healthcare Conference

The Center for Health Law Studies, along with the American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law and the Saint Louis Area Health Lawyers Association-ABA Antitrust Section, will be hosting the conference, Physician Ownership of Hospitals and Other Health Facilities: Antitrust and Policy Issues Center for Health Law Studies, on Thursday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the William H. Kniep Courtroom. Speakers include:

• Mark J. Botti-Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
• Thomas L. Greaney-Chester A. Myers Professor of Law Co-Director, Center for Health Law Studies, Saint Louis University School of Law
• Jay D. Christiansen-Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP
• Wes M. Cleveland-Senior Counsel, Private Sector Advocacy Group, American Medical Association
• Daniel Landon-Senior Vice President of Governmental Relations, Missouri Hospital Association
• David A. Argue-Corporate VP & Principal, Economists Incorporated
• Glenn Davis-Partner, Armstrong Teasdale LLP
• Barry J. Joyce-Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division

R.S.V.P. is required for lunch and CLE credits. E-mail jauerma@slu.edu or call 314-977-3067 for more information.
Full Brochure

Time: 11 a.m.
Location: William H. Kniep Courtroom

Wednesday, Oct. 24
Veteran's Law Student Organization Speaker

The VLSO will host speaker Jeffrey J. Bunten on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Bunten has substantial experience in representing clients before the Social Security Administration, including Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Children's SSI. His practice also involves representation of veterans claiming service-connected disability and pension before the Department of Veteran's Affairs. He has been admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran's Claims and the United States District Court of Eastern Missouri. He is a member of the National Organization of Veteran's Advocates, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the American Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives. Lunch will be served.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Wednesday, Oct. 17
Talk on Collective Bargaining

On Wednesday, October 17 from noon until 12:50 p.m. in room 302, Sally E. Barker, Partner at Schuchat, Cook & Werner, will discuss the revolutionary May 2007 Missouri Supreme Court decision which found that government employees have a state constitutional right to engage in collective bargaining. Ms. Barker represented the employees in the Independence School District case which overruled a 1947 Missouri Supreme Court decision which had found that public employees had no right to collective bargaining. Lunch will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 302

Monday, Oct. 15
Notice of Missouri Court of Appeals Application Deadline

Students interested in applying for the Judicial Externship with the Missouri Court of Appeals, E.D., please have your application to Professor Hacking no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15. If you have any questions, you can contact Professor Hacking at ahacking@slu.edu or 977-2589.

Saturday, October 13
BLSA Academic Retreat

Saint Louis University School of Law BLSA is hosting the Midwest Region of the National Black Law Students Association (MWNBLSA) 2007 Academic Retreat. The goal is to promote the success of BLSA members in law school and beyond through educating and providing the tools necessary for success. The retreat includes workshops, seminars and panel discussions on how to succeed in law school. The two featured speakers for the academic retreat are Professor Peter T. Wendel of Pepperdine University School of Law and A. Benjamin Spencer of University of Richmond School of Law and author of the book, "Acing Civil Procedure: A Checklist Approach to Solving Procedural Problems."

Friday, Oct. 12
International and Comparative Law Distinguished Speaker

China's Environmental Challenges: Views from Inside the Country

Professor Trish McCubbin Fullbright Scholar in China (Spring 2007) Associate Professor, Southern Illinois University School of Law
Date/Time: Friday, Oct. 12 Location: Queen's Daughters Hall

Thursday, Oct. 11
Talk, Wrongs and Remedies: Racial Justice in the 21st Century

On Thursday, October 11 at noon, the Federalist Society will be sponsoring Dr. Amy Wax, who will give a talk on "Wrongs and Remedies: Racial Justice in the 21st Century."

Time: Noon
Location: TBA

Wednesday, Oct. 10
SLU Animal Law Meeting with Guest Speaker: Randy Grim, Founder of Stray Rescue

Randy Grim of Stray Rescue and Quentin "the miracle dog" who survived the gas chamber gave an inspiring presentation of how one man and one dog can make such a difference in creating laws that will protect animals from abuse, neglect, and suffering from the results of overpopulation.

Tuesday, Oct. 9
Health Law Distinguished Speaker

The Center for Health Law Studies welcomes Distinguished Speaker Gregory M. Luce, Partner and Co-chair, health law practice group at Jones Day, Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, October 9 at noon in the William H. Kniep Courtroom.

Luce is co-chair of the Jones Day health care practice. His experience includes litigation and regulatory matters involving the health care industry. While serving as assistant attorney general, he represented the health agencies of the commonwealth of Virginia in a variety of regulatory and litigation matters. In private practice, he has represented the American Hospital Association and other health care institutions in litigation involving fraud and abuse enforcement, "patient antidumping" under COBRA, Medicare reimbursement rules, and the design and implementation of compliance programs. As a litigator, his major areas of practice are counseling and defense of health care providers, suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, and physicians under state and federal fraud and abuse laws and the False Claims Act.

Time: Noon
Location: William H. Kniep Courtroom

Friday, Oct. 5
Annual Childress Lecture

David Strauss, the Harry N. Wyatt Professor of Law at the University of Chicago School of Law, will be this year's Childress Lecturer. Strauss, who is considered one of the leading constitutional law scholars in America, will present his lecture on Friday, October 5 in the School of Law. This year's topic will be the 50th anniversary of Cooper v. Aaron, an important school desegregation case dealing with the Little Rock schools. For full information about the lecture, click here.

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: William H. Kniep Courtroom

Wednesday, Oct. 3
Regional Director of National Labor Relations Board to Discuss Recent Developments

On Wednesday, October 3 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in room 302, Ralph R. Tremain, Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board, will discuss “Recent Developments at the National Labor Relations Board.” Lunch will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 302

Monday, Oct. 1
First Monday Event: Debate on Missouri’s Non-Partisan Court Plan

A standing-room-only crowd enjoyed a lively exchange of views on the Missouri Plan, when PILG and the Federalist Society sponsored a debate featuring former Missouri Governor Bob Holden and three prominent St. Louis attorneys. Gov. Holden and Missouri Bar Vice President Tom Burke,’81, advocated in favor of the current system for judge selection, while local attorneys Bill Placke and Tom Walsh called for reform of the Plan. School of Law alum and former judge Sam Hais was in the audience and provided a view from the bench in the judicial nominating process. If you missed the debate, check out the video online at the Missouri Political News Service website.

Friday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Sept. 30
Reunion Weekend 2007

This year’s reunion will be held the weekend of September 28-30, 2007. Trivia Night (RSVP Form) will be on Friday, September 28, and dinner and dancing will be held near the law school on Saturday, September 29. Click here for more information.

Saturday, Sept. 29
Public Interest Law Group Annual 5k Run & 3k Walk

This year's Public Interest Law Group Annual 5k Run & 3k Walk will be held on Saturday, September 29 at Tower Grove Park. Join lawyers, law students and friends of public interest for a run to benefit the Summer Fellowship Fund. Registration includes race day t-shirt, food and entry into a drawing for prizes donated by LexisNexis and Westlaw (drawing open only to SLU law students). Bring your family and friends! Pets on a leash are welcome!

Registration begins on Wednesday Sept 19 in the Atrium and continues through race day. Registration: $15 before September 27 and $20 on race day. Free registration for law students who register three non-law students.

Time: 8:30 a.m.-Race-day registration and t-shirt pickup at Son’s of Rest Shelter (near East Gate on Grand Ave.); 9 a.m.-Ambulance Chase begins
Location: Tower Grove Park

Thursday, Sept. 27
Sports and Entertainment Law Association Happy Hour

The Sports and Entertainment Law Association is inviting all students and friends to join us on Thursday, September 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the rBar on Manchester to watch the Cardinals play during the last week of the regular season. There will be drink specials and free food! The rBar is opening up early for School of Law students, so come cheer the Cardinals to victory and have fun with friends.

Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: rBar on Manchester Avenue

Wednesday, Sept. 26
Student Legal Writers’ Association Information Meeting

There will be a Student Legal Writers’ Association Informational Meeting for new and continuing members on Wednesday, September 26 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in room 304.

The SLWA is a community of student writers who work on personal legal writing projects independent of classes for the purposes of publishing and competitions. The forum seeks to provide an infrastructure to aid students in successfully realizing their projects through peer edits and guest faculty feedback.

For More information, contact faculty advisers Kim Novak Morse morseka@slu.edu (314) 977-2022 or Chris Rollins rollinsc@slu.edu (314) 977-2749.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 304

Friday, Sept. 21-Saturday, Sept. 22
Ignite Leadership Retreat

Take some time to learn about yourself – assess your strengths and learn how to use them to build your leadership skills. At the Ignite Leadership Retreat in Eureka, Missouri, on Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22, you’ll work in small groups with experienced SLU student leaders to discuss issues related to leadership and take part in experiential activities. It’s a great opportunity to network with other students who want to make a difference.

Friday, September 21
• 3:30 p.m. Depart Campus
• 5 p.m. Load in and Dinner
• 6 p.m. Opening Session
• 7 to 11 p.m. Team Leadership Sessions
• 11 p.m. Free Time, Bonfire and Snacks

Saturday, September 22
• 8 a.m., Breakfast
• 9 a.m., Team Challenges
• Noon, Lunch
• 2 p.m., Arrive at SLU

Visiting Professor from Switzerland to Teach European White Collar Crime

Professor Dr. Günter Heine, the Chair for International Criminal Law at the University of Berne in Switzerland, will visit the School from August 13 until September 22. He will teach the two-credit mini-course, European Union White Collar Crime.

Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy Announces New Blog Site

The Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy (SLUJHLP) has developed an online forum where those interested in discussing current health law developments can collaborate, discuss, and even advocate solutions to a variety of health care issues. This forum is easily accessible at http://lawblogs.slu.edu/healthlaw.

Recent posts include, "Getting on the Same Page: The Disconnect Between Medicare Incentives for Physicians and Hospitals," "Import Drugs: Are United States Food and Drug Laws Keeping Us Safe?," "FTC Merger Challenges Aim to Protect Present and Potential Competition in Pharmaceuticals," and many more! To participate in this unique opportunity, please e-mail sluhealthlawblogs@gmail.com your name, email address, and academic or professional affiliation (i.e., university, law firm, corporation, etc.) to receive a user name and password. We will respond to your request promptly and, once you have received a user name and password, you may begin blogging!

Friday, Sept. 21
Christian Legal Society Trivia Night

There will be a Christian Legal Society Trivia Night on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at the Drake Apartment Complex Common Room, 3307 Olive Street. Contact asayers@slu.edu for more information.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Drake Apartment Complex Common Room, 3307 Olive Street

Wednesday, Sept. 19
Talk on Private-Sector Courts & a Market for Law: Libertarian Fantasy or Growing Reality?

Stephen J. Ware, Professor of Law at the University of Kansas, will be giving the talk, "Private-Sector Courts & a Market for Law: Libertarian Fantasy or Growing Reality?" on Wednesday, September 19 at noon in room 302.

Ware is the author of the Hornbook on Alternative Dispute Resolution (West 2001), and dozens of articles in both scholarly and popular journals. A versatile teacher, he has taught at six law schools including the University of Kansas, the College of William & Mary, the Ohio State University, the University of Alabama, Hamline University and Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, where he was a faculty member for ten years. In addition to teaching a wide variety of law school courses, Professor Ware is a frequent speaker at academic conferences and Continuing Legal Education programs from coast-to-coast.

Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 302

Wednesday, Sept. 19
Wefel Center for Employment Law and Employment Law Association Introductory Meeting

The Wefel Center for Employment Law and the Employment Law Association will meet on Wednesday, September 19 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in room 302. Come and learn about the certificate in employment law, Center activities and meet students in the Employment Law Association. Lunch will be provided; please bring your own drink.

Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 302

Tuesday, Sept. 18
Christian Legal Society Meeting

There will be a Christian Legal Society Meeting on Tuesday, September 18, at noon in room 307.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 307

Tuesday, Sept. 18
WLSA Ice Cream Social

WLSA will be having an Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, September 18 from 3-5 p.m. in the patio area around Cupples' House (across the sidewalk from the business school).

Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Cupples House Patio

Saturday Sept. 15
CARE-aoke

The SBA will be sponsoring CARE-aoke, held on Saturday, September 15 at 7 p.m. at Humphrey's. Tickets will be sold the week of the event. Tickets are $20 and benefit Operation Liftoff. Contact Yamini Laks (ylaks@slu.edu) for more information.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Humphrey's

Saturday, Sept. 15
Workshop, Learning Styles: A Student’s Guide to Improved Learning, Outlining and Exam Strategies and Managing Law School Stress

On Saturday, September 15 there will be a workshop on Learning Styles: A Student’s Guide to Improved Learning, Outlining and Exam Strategies and Managing Law School Stress from 9 a.m. to noon in room 302.

Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Room 302

Elections for SLU’s Honor Council

Students wishing to run for honor council must submit a resume along with a personal statement to Falethia Hawthorne in Student Services no later than Thursday, September 6, by 5 p.m. The resume does NOT need to include the students rank or grades, but the student must confirm that they are in good academic standing (meaning they have a 2.0 GPA or higher). The academic requirement will not be applicable to first years, since they have yet to be graded at SLU. The personal statement must be limited to 200 words and explain why the student is qualified and interested in being a member on SLU’s Honor Council. Students should be advised that personal statements will most likely be posted on the student life Web site.

Students can campaign for Honor Council positions from 8 a.m., Monday, September 10, through elections on Thursday, September 13. For a copy of the election rules, please e-mail Sean Murphy at smurph16@slu.edu.

Elections will be held at the lower level of the law school from 8:50 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2007.

Faculty Research Assistant Positions for 2Ls and 3Ls

Attention Upper Division Students:A limited number of positions are available for second- and third-year students interested in working as research assistants for faculty members during the 2007-08 academic year in the fields of Health Law, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Torts, Corporate Law, Juvenile Law, Labor Law, and Church-State Relations. Students interested in working as faculty fellows should contact Professor Weinberger (Room 162) as soon as possible and provide a copy of their current resume.

Wednesday, Sept. 12
Youth in Government Service Project at Northwest Academy of Law

Volunteers are needed for the Youth in Government Service Project at Northwest Academy of Law. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 12 at 3 p.m. in room 307.

Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Room 307

Tuesday, Sept. 11
Christian Legal Society Meeting

There will be a Christian Legal Society Meeting on Tuesday, September 11 at noon in room 307.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 307

Tues. Sept 11
Workshop, Academic Advising’s Official Study Aids Review

On Tuesday, September 11, there will be a workshop on Academic Advising’s Official Study Aids Review from noon to 12:50 p.m. in room 303.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 303

Monday, Sept. 10
American Constitution Society

ACS will be hosting a special guest speaker, Missouri Supreme Court Justice Michael Wolff. He will be speaking on Monday, September 10 at noon in room 02 about current debate over the Missouri Court Plan. Lunch will be served.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Monday, Sept. 10
SBA Meeting

There will be a SBA meeting at 5 p.m. There will be a speaker from Operation Lift-Off.

Time: 5 p.m.
Location: TBA

Saturday, Sept. 8
Volunteer to Help Homeless Veterans

The Public Interest Law Group and the new Veterans Law Student Organization are organizing student volunteers for the annual Stand Down for Homeless Veterans on Saturday, September 8 from 8 a.m. to noon. Law students will team with lawyers to provide legal advice to the homeless veterans who attend, and students without any legal experience can help pass out food and clothing to the vets. A training session for those interested will be held in the Clinics at 321 North Spring at noon on Friday, September 7. For more information, contact Professor John Ammann at ammannjj@slu.edu.

Time: Noon
Location: 321 N. Spring; Stand Down

Friday, Sept. 7
Unity Picnic

You've made it through the first few weeks of school. It's time to spend time to get to know your classmates. Join the members of BLSA, HLSA, AALS and Slavs of SLU for a picnic Friday, September 7. Details are forthcoming.

Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Friday, Sept. 7
Light the Night Walk

Every five minutes, someone in this country is diagnosed with blood cancer. Every ten minutes, someone dies. You can make a difference and have a great time doing so. Join the Law School Team on Friday, September 7 for the "Light The Night" Walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma. Plan to arrive between 6 and 7 p.m. The walk begins at 7:30 in the upper muny parking lot. Contact Justin Farishon or Luke Stobie of the PILG Team, Mike Mee in Web Development or Liz Glankler in the library or
E-mail ltn@law.slu.edu for more information.

A fundraising raffle starts Monday August 27 through Wednesday, September 5. A table will be set up in the Atrium during lunch. Plenty of great prizes are available, including Cardinal baseball tickets, restaurant gift certificates and more. The prize list is growing, stop by the table to see what's added.

To register on-line to join our team for a nice walk through Forest Park you can also do it on line, just follow the link, at the bottom of the page is a link to join the team or if you'd prefer, contact any of the members for a fundraiser envelope. We'd love to see you there!

If you are unable to make the walk and you would like to make a donation to the law school team, you can do it at the teams web site

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Please try to show up before 7:00 so the team can get organized.
Location: Upper Muny Parking Lot, Forest Park

SBA Elections

SBA Elections for both full-time and part-time first year students:

Available positions: 7 full-time positions; 4 part-time positions.

Requirements to Run: Students must create a petition that includes: the student’s name, e-mail address, position sought, and twenty signatures from fellow first years. The petition must be returned to Sean Murphy’s mailbox by noon on Friday, August 31.

Campaigning: Students can campaign for 1L positions from 8 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, through elections on Thursday, September 6. For a copy of the election rules, e-mail Sean Murphy at smurph16@slu.edu.

Elections: Elections will be held at the lower level of the law school from 8:50 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 6.

Thursday, Sept. 6
Health Law Association Happy Hour

The Health Law Association will be having a Happy Hour on Thursday, September 6 at Joe Boccardi's from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be drink specials and free appetizers!

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Joe Boccardi's

Wednesday, Sept. 5
SLU Animal Law Meeting

There will be a SLU Animal Law Meeting on Wednesday, September 5 at noon in room 108 (The Jury Room). Guest Speaker: John Coffman, Legislative Director for the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. Lunch will be provided.

Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 108

Tuesday, Sept. 4
WLSA Meeting

There will be a WLSA meeting on Tuesday, September 4 at noon in room 04. Our speaker will be State Representative Margaret Donnelly who will be talking about women and politics.

Time: Noon
Location: 04

Tuesday, Sept. 4
Workshop on Grammar/Punctuation/Style

There will be a Refresher Workshop on Grammar/Punctuation/Style on Tuesday, September 4 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in room 303.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 303

Tuesday, Sept. 4
Christian Legal Society Meeting

There will be a Christian Legal Society meeting on Tuesday, September 4 at noon in room 307. Everyone is welcome!

Time: Noon
Location: Rm. 307

Thursday, Aug. 30
Phi Alpha Delta First Meeting

Phi Alpha Delta is having their first meeting at noon on Thursday, August 30 in room 03. Everyone is welcome to come!

Time: Noon
Location: Room 03

Wednesday, Aug. 29
Federalist Society Speaker

Dr. James J. Carafano, Assistant Director, Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies and Senior Research Fellow, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, will be giving the talk, “Winning the Long War,” on Wednesday, August 29 at noon in room 02.

Carafano is a leading expert in defense affairs, military operations and strategy, and homeland security at The Heritage Foundation. Recognizing that the war against terrorism will be a protracted conflict, Carafano's research focuses on developing the national security that the nation needs to secure the long-term interests of the United States – protecting its citizens, providing for economic growth, and preserving civil liberties.

Lunch will be provided. Commentary provided by Professor David Sloss.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Wednesday, Aug. 29
SLU Law Student Ambassador Information Session

All 2L and 3Ls interested in becoming a SLU Law Student Ambassador should attend the information session at noon on Wednesday, August 29 in room 117. The program is sponsored by the Office of Admissions. If questions, contact Deirdre Hughes, Assistant Director of Admissions, at 314-977-2765.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 117

Monday, Aug. 27
SBA Meeting

The SBA will have its first meeting on Monday, August 27 at noon in room 02. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome to attend.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 02

Sunday, Aug. 26
Federalist Society Welcome Back BBQ

The Federalist Society will be hosting a Welcome Back BBQ, open to all 1Ls, Federalist Society members, soon-to-be members, alumni, faculty, family, friends, pets, etc. on Sunday, August 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Forest Park Pavilions On Wells Drive (Just off Skinker). A caravan will meet at Humphreys at 3 p.m.

Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Forest Park Pavilions, Wells Drive

Tuesday, Aug. 21
Ethics for Lunch Talk with Kelly Dineen

The pastoral care department announces that the next Ethics for Lunch event will be held at noon on Tuesday, August 21, in the Lee Stoll Conference Room on the first floor of Saint Louis University Hospital. Kelly Dineen, assistant director of the Center for Health Law Studies, will discuss "The Ethical-Legal Issues of Pain Management."

Time: Noon
Location: Lee Stoll Conference Room, Saint Louis University Hospital

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is on June 16 and the SBA is getting together a team. For more information and to join the team please contact Lauren Bissell lbissell@slu.edu.

Wednesday, June 6
Washington, D.C. Alumni Reception

There will be a Washington, D.C. Alumni Reception on Wednesday, June 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Proskauer Rose. Please join us any time during this two-hour reception for some great food and a chance to meet up with some of your School of Law alumni and friends. For catering purposes, the favor of your reply is appreciated on or before June 1. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact Dina Althardt at 314-977-3978 or by e-mail at dgale@slu.edu.

Parking is available in the parking garage located on 10th Street. Do not use the garage entrance marked “Monthly Contracts Only.” Parking tickets will be validated by Proskauer Rose.

Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Proskauer Rose - 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; Suite 400 South Washington, D.C. 20004

2007-2008 Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Team Named

• Stephanie Altepeter (Rising 2L)
• Christie Kure (Rising 3L)
• Chad Marzen (Rising 3L)
• Kathryn Young (Rising 2L)

Saturday, May 19
University Commencement

Academic Calendar — Saturday, May 19 is the University Commencement.

Tuesday, Apr. 17
Professor Charles Ogletree of Harvard Law School Presented Talk

Professor Charles Ogletree, the Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko Professor of Law, and Founding and Executive Director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, presented the talk, "From Lynch Mobs to the Killing State: Race and the Death Penalty in America," on Tuesday, April 17 in the William H. Kniep Courtroom. Ogletree is a prominent legal theorist who has made an international reputation by taking a hard look at complex issues of law and by working to secure the rights guaranteed by the Constitution for everyone equally under the law. Professor Ogletree has examined these issues not only in the classroom, on the Internet, and in the pages of prestigious law journals, but also in the everyday world of the public defender in the courtroom and in public television forums. He furthers dialogue by insisting that the justice system protect rights guaranteed to those citizens by law. Professor Ogletree is the Founding and Executive Director of Harvard Law School’s new Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, named in honor of the visionary lawyer who spearheaded the litigation in Brown v. Board of Education. The Institute focuses on a variety of issues relating to race and justice, and has sponsored research, held conferences and provided policy analysis. For more information about the Institute, click here.

Professor Ogletree’s most recent book, co-authored with Professor Deborah Rhode of Stanford University, Brown at 50: The Unfinished Legacy, commemorates the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education and was published by the American Bar Association in August 2004. His historical memoir, All Deliberate Speed: Reflections on the First Half-Century of Brown v. Board of Education (http://www.alldeliberatespeed.com), was published by W.W. Norton & Company in April 2004.

Thursday, May 17
School of Law Hooding

Academic Calendar — The School of Law's Hooding Ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 17 at Powell Symphony Hall. A champagne reception will follow at Busch Student Center. For more information click here.

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Ceremony - Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand Boulevard; Champagne Reception - Busch Student Center, 20 North Grand Boulevard

Saturday, May 5 - Wednesday May 16
Law School Exams

Academic Calendar — Saturday, May 5 to Wednesday, May 16: law school exams.

Tuesday, May 15
End of Days SLU Law Pub Crawl

There will be an "End of Days SLU Law Pub Crawl," sponsored by the SBA, on Tuesday, May 15 at the R Bar. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bus departs R Bar at 7 p.m. The cost is $10 and tickets will be sold in the Atrium April 23–26 from noon to 1 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets also can be purchased from your SBA Representatives. Cost includes bus transportation between bars and drinks on the bus. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink specials at each bar. Come celebrate the 3Ls who will be graduating and the end of another successful year! Contact Heather Boelens at boelenshj@gmail.com with any questions.

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: R Bar

Wednesday, May 2 - Friday, May 4
Law School Reading Period

Academic Calendar — Wednesday, May 2 to Friday, May 4 will be the law school reading period.

Tuesday, May 1
Law School Classes End

Academic Calendar — Tuesday, May 2, law school classes end (follows a Friday schedule).

School’s Health Law Program Voted Number One for Fourth Consecutive Year

For the fourth consecutive year, U.S.News & World Report has named Saint Louis University's health law program the best in the nation. U.S. News issued the rankings in its "Best Graduate Schools 2008" issue, which hits newsstands Monday.

Since health law rankings began more than a decade ago, the School’s Center for Health Law Studies has ranked in the top three programs. The Center features some of the nation's most respected faculty and offers dual-degree programs with Saint Louis University’s School of Public Health and Center for Health Care Ethics.

"With health care being America's largest and most regulated industry, health law education is more important than ever," said School of Law Dean Jeffrey E. Lewis. "This continued recognition is proof that Saint Louis University is on the forefront of this education and serves as a testament to our hard-working students, faculty, staff and supportive alumni."

Monday, Apr. 30
Student Legal Writers' Association Meeting, Part 3

The Student Legal Writers' Association meeting, Part 3, will be held on Monday, April 30 from noon to 12:50 p.m. in room 306.

Time: Noon
Location: Room 306

Saturday, Apr. 28
Animal Law

Come join the Animal Law's End of the Year Social/Barbecu