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| | “Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.” – Pericles, Greek politician and philosopher Like many, I watched in horror, sadness, and disbelief as Russia invaded the sovereign state of Ukraine, laying waste to the country’s infrastructure and slaughtering innocent civilians. I share the concern of Chancellor Kent Syverud that this conflict will have a ripple effect throughout our University and College of Law community. My heart is with our University colleagues and alumni from Ukraine and also Russia, who may have family in harm’s way; with our University colleagues and alumni and their families, who are active-duty military or reservists who answer the call to defend lives, freedoms, and democracy; and of course, with the Ukrainian fighters and their allies on the ground, whose fierce resolve and bravery I deeply admire. While no one can predict how or when this conflict might end, I hope, as always, that there is room for optimism that the rule of law will prevail—with justice eventually being served for the war crimes being committed—and that the world will ultimately emerge more united against such senseless violence and bloodshed. All my best wishes to you and yours during this difficult and uncertain time, with gratitude for your support of your alma mater. | | | | | |
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| | | | Save the date for Law Alumni Weekend, on September 22-24, 2022! With anticipation of an in-person celebration, look for a return of signature LAW events like our Supreme Court Preview led by spectacular Keynote speaker Joan Biskupic (see below). Don’t forget to nominate candidates for a Law Honors Award or Alumni of Color Award, and please consider serving as a Class Agent for your reunion year. In 2022, we look forward to celebrating the class years that end in 2 or 7. Please reach out to Kristen Duggleby for more information. | | | | I am excited and pleased to announce that CNN’s Joan Biskupic will serve as our Keynote Speaker for this year’s Supreme Court Preview on Sept. 23. Biskupic has been covering the Supreme Court for 25 years, has written several books on the judiciary, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize on explanatory journalism in 2015. | | | | Mark your calendars for upcoming Syracuse University Forever Orange Spring Campaign events. The University is planning events in Washington D.C. at the Conrad Hotel from 6-9 p.m. on May 23, and in New York City at Cipriani from 6-9 p.m. on June 17. Mingle with students, faculty, and fellow alumni as we celebrate the impact of the Orange family on our mission. Watch upcoming editions of the Dean’s Dispatch for more details and contact Kristen Duggleby for more information. We hope to see you there! | | | | We are currently seeking nominations for the Syracuse University Law Alumni Association (SULAA) Board! SULAA proudly serves the College’s 11,000+ alumni by hosting and supporting a wide range of professional and social events; offering networking and fellowship connections between the College, its alumni, and its students; and offering advice to the College’s leadership team. To learn more, please contact us at lawalumni@syr.edu. | | | | | |
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Join me in welcoming our four newly appointed Board of Advisors members: Peter Carmen L’91, Prashanth (PJ) Jayachandran G’98 L’98, Benita Miller L’96, and David Wales L’95. These appointments reflect the breadth of accomplishment of the College of Law’s alumni and underscore my commitment to reflect in our board membership the diverse talent and leadership represented by our alumni community. | | | | | |
| | | | Speaking of Benita Miller L’96, congratulations are in order! Benita was honored with a Black Excellence Award during the third annual Black Law Students Association Black History Month Dinner and Awards Ceremony on February 25. Congratulations, Benita! | | | | This year’s Transatlantic Negotiation Competition will be held virtually from April 1-3, with 24 schools spanning the globe competing against each other using problems that commonly occur in international trade, business, and political disputes. If you are willing to assist the College and our Trial and Advocacy Program by serving as a judge in any of the competition’s rounds, please fill out this form. Thank you in advance! | | | | Sharon Otasowie L’21 was recently featured in Syracuse University Veterans News about her experiences as an Air Force ROTC JAG cadet, highlighting how her experiences at the College of Law helped prepare her for her first assignment as an officer. | | | | The College of Law and the Disability Law Society hosted the Hon. Tony Coelho, Founder of the Coelho Center for Disability Law Policy and Innovation; and Daniel Van Sant L’16, G’16, Director of Disability Policy at the Harkin Institute, for a panel discussion on disability policy initiatives on March 4. The event was moderated by 3L Matthew Yanez. | | | | | |
| | Many thanks to Scott Charney L’80, Vice President of Security Policy for Microsoft; Amber Lawyer L’17, Deputy Chair of Bond, Schoeneck & King’s Data Privacy and Private Security practice; and Kevin Minsky L’97, Senior Legal Counsel for Product Compliance at DocuSign for their participation in our February 17 virtual alumni panel discussion with students on cybersecurity/privacy practice and careers. 3L Christopher Martz expertly moderated the panel. Our Virtual Connections Speaker Series held its second event on Feb. 25, with a focus on criminal justice and prosecution. Thanks to our panelists: Professor Paula Johnson, former ADA in Middlesex County, MA; Carey Ng L’02, ADA in Suffolk County, NY; Sila Karacal L’10, APA in Franklin County, MO; Staci Dennis-Taylor L’14, ADA in Onondaga County, NY; Alphonse Williams L’17, ADA in Onondaga County, NY; and Brittany Antonacci, interim DA in Cayuga County, NY. Thanks also to our moderator, Professor Courtney Abbott Hill L’07. Our Office of Career Services held a well-attended Global Trade/Compliance Career and Law Practice Alumni Panel Discussion on Zoom on March 3. Many thanks to our panelists: Christopher Audet L’11, Senior Research Director, Gartner; Eric Gallinek L’88, Managing Director, Global Compliance & Operational Risk Head, Bank of America; Michelle Perrin-Steinberg L’05, Lead Senior Legal Counsel, Export Control and Sanctions, SAP; and Ellen Zimiles L’83, Partner and Head of Financial Services Advisory & Compliance Segment, Guidehouse. Special thanks to JDinteractive student Samuel Huzdik, who served as moderator. | | | | | |
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| | | | Read about JDinteractive student Jasmeane Brock in this Syracuse University special feature. Jasmeane’s research on policies to assist military service members is well informed by her personal experience as a single parent Army Reservist. | | | | S.J.D. student Mercy Xie LL.M. ’21 served as the latest speaker in our Spring S.J.D. Speaker Series. Mercy gave a compelling talk to College of Law faculty and staff on “Human Rights Indicators and Treaty Enforcement” on March 1. Prior talks focused on international legal protections against discrimination in the workplace, and the implications of voting systems for people with disabilities. The series continues through April. | | | | | |
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| | | | Congratulations to Professor Beth Kubala for her election as an advisor to the West Point Association of Graduates, the Alumni Association for the US Military Academy. LTC (retired) Kubala is a teaching professor at the College of Law and Executive Director of the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic. Previously, she served in the US Army for 22 years, holding multiple leadership positions in the JAG Corps, and having served as a Military Judge at Fort Drum, NY. | | | | Professor Mark Nevitt recently wrote at Just Security blog on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, providing historical context on the Montreaux Convention, the significance of its wartime provisions, and its impact on the Black Sea. | | | | Professor Robin Paul Malloy discussed his new book, Law and the Invisible Hand: A Theory of Adam Smith’s Jurisprudence (Cambridge 2021), at a recent faculty workshop. He also was invited to New York University to speak about his book as part of NYU’s Foundations of Market Economy Program. | | | | | |
| Scholarship with Impact Our world-class faculty continue to impress with their keen insight into the most pressing legal issues of the day: | | | | | |
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| | Attention employers! If you can provide employment or externship opportunities to our students with your company, law firm, or agency, or know someone who could, please contact Director of Externships and Career Services Dafni Kiritsis, at dkiritsi@syr.edu or 315.443.1941. Attention Class of 2021 Alums! Please complete your Class of 2021 Graduate Employment Survey. This short survey can be accessed accessed directly from your cell phone. Why is this survey important? - The College is required to report employment data to the ABA to comply with accreditation requirements. We anonymize and combine individual data with other graduates before we submit the information.
- Documenting your employment impacts your alma mater’s U.S. News & World Report ranking.
- If you are still looking for permanent employment, the Office of Career Services will assist you. Please schedule a Zoom appointment by emailing lawcareer@syr.edu.
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| | Save the dates! - Our Rochester, NY, Alumni Event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26 at Oak Hill Country Club. Join me, Jay and Sandra (Wolk) Gelb L’92, and fellow alumni for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Please register here by April 19.
- Events are also in the works this spring for Syracuse, NY and Buffalo, NY. Stay tuned for details!
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| | Questions? Please contact Sophie Dagenais, Assistant Dean for Advancement and External Affairs, at sdagenai@syr.edu or 315.443.4536, or Kristen Duggleby, Director of Alumni Relations at klduggle@syr.edu or 315.443.9532. Contact us at 315.443.1964 or LawAlumni@syr.edu to send us your news. Remember, you can also update your contact information on ’Cuse Community. I’ll keep you updated on our news in future editions of the Dean’s Dispatch, and for those of you who use social media, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram for timely updates and photographs. You also can connect with me on my own LinkedIn account. | | | | | |
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