Monday, November 14 at Noon in the Moot Court Room
The International Law Society is welcoming author Lucy Morgan Edwards for a lunchtime event at noon in the Moot Court Room this Monday, November 14. Ms. Edwards is author of The Afghan Solution: The Inside Story of Abdul Haq, the CIA and How Western Hubris Lost Afghanistan, which chronicles the internal Afghan plot to overthrow the Taliban. She is a former Political Adviser to the EU Ambassador in Kabul with responsibility for civil military affairs, narcotics and security sector reform. During her seven years in the region she worked for the UN in Kandahar at the height of the Taliban regime (supervising community and urban water supply projects), was an election monitor and a correspondent for the Economist and Daily Telegraph and the initial researcher for the International Crisis Group on Transitional Justice Issues, Country Expert to the EU Monitors of the 2005 Afghan Parliamentary Elections. Ms. Edwards currently lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
Women’s Law Association Monthly Meeting
In the Berman Lounge Tuesday, November 15th from 12:15pm to 1:00pmGood Food Great Conversation
Welcoming all ladies to come and share your ideas and learn about the WLA’s upcoming events
Berman (Basement) Lounge Tuesday, 15th @ 12:15pm-1:00pm
See you there!
New members are always welcome
Student Bar Association Meeting
Tuesday, November 15 at 4:15 in the Berman Lounge
All are welcome.
Women's Law Association Outstanding Alumna Award Reception
Thursday, November 17th 2011 at 5:30 - 7:30pm
2011 OUTSTANDING ALUMNA AWARD RECEPTION Join us in honoring Kate Brogan '97 on Thursday, November 17th 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the USM Glickman Family Library, 7th Floor, 314 Forest Ave, Portland. Wine & Hors D’Oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP to wlamainelaw@gmail.com
Maine Association for Construction and Real Estate Law Hosting Len BierbrierFriday, November 18 at Noon in Moot Court Room
The Maine Association for Construction and Real Estate Law will be hosting Len Bierbrier of Bierbrier Development, Inc., a company dedicated to the development of urban shopping centers. Len, who has taught courses in real estate development at Harvard University, and holds a law degree from McGill University, will be talking about how his company got its start, relevant legal challenges he faces in the ordinary course of business, such as zoning restrictions, and how the difficult financial times have affected the ability to obtain financing. Please join us on Friday, November 18 at Noon in Moot Court Room. Lunch will be served.
Student Bar Association Holiday Party!
Friday, November 18 at 8pm at the Portland Company, 58 Fore Street
$5 Tickets on Sale All Week at Noon in the Lobby
Ready for classes to be over? Looking for a night out on the town? Get ready to dress to the nines with this year's Holiday Party!
On November 18, beginning at 8pm, the Maine Law Student Bar Association will be hosting the 2011 Holiday Party. This year's venue will be at the Portland Company, 58 Fore Street Portland. Great ready for a fabulous evening of dining and dancing. Music will be provided by a band! This year's ticket price is $5, which includes a fabulous venue overlooking Casco Bay, a band, a selection of seasonally-inspired hors d'oeuvres AND an array of local beers and wine with service. Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 7 and will be available at lunch through Friday, November 18. Please contact Kasey Ciolfi at kasey.ciolfi@maine.edu or Diana DeJesus at diana.dejesus@maine.edu with any questions or concerns.
The Bank of Maine Presents: The Maine Striper Sessions with The Jason Spooner Trio & Pete Kilpatrick Band
A Benefit Concert for The Coastal Conservation Association of Maine at the Port City Music Hall on November 18, 2011 7pm
Tickets: ADV: $15.00 or DOS: $18.00 Tickets available online @ http://www.portcitymusichall.
Port City Music Hall will host the First Annual Maine Striper Sessions - a unique benefit concert featuring two national artists with strong ties to Maine – The Jason Spooner Band and the Pete Kilpatrick Band. For the first time ever, both bands will take the stage at Port City – all proceeds from the concert will benefit the Maine’s Coastal Conservation Association, or “CCA”, which is the only grassroots volunteer and nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving Maine’s saltwater sport fishing and marine resources. The Maine Striper Sessions is brought to you by The Bank of Maine; other organizations supporting this unique event are Taylor, McCormack & Frame; MacDonald Page; HM Payson; and the Boulos Company.
The Coastal Conservation Association of Maine is Dedicated to the protection and restoration of marine life for the enjoyment of all. http://cca-maine.org
Pete Kilpatrick Band http://www.petekilpatrickband.
Upcoming and Ongoing Events
Health Law Association Care Package Drive
Just a reminder, the Health Law Association is still collecting items for the troops! Thank you to everyone who has donated already! Please speak with Kasey Ciolfi, Kristen Murray-James or Christie Herman about any questions regarding the care package drive or to donate money that will be used to buy items not donated.
LGBT Caucus will be hosting Zach Heiden
Monday, November 21 at Noon in the Moot Court Room
As part of the commemoration of Transgender Remembrance Day on November 20, the LGBT Caucus will be hosting Zach Heiden, Legal Director of the Maine Civil Liberties Union to give a guest lecture on the topic of transgender rights in Maine as well as in New England and the nation as a whole. It will be on the Moot Court Room at noon on Monday, November 21st. Lunch will be served.
Maine Law Students Needed For A Phonathon
Tuesday, November 22nd from 4:00-7:00PM
We offer $10 an hour (plus food and camaraderie). The Phonathon supports the Maine Law Annual Fund –the largest source of financial aid for Law School students. For More Information Contact Mary Roy, Assistant Director Development/Alumni Relations at 228-8411 or mroy@usm.maine.edu.
Maine Law Basketball Alumni Event
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The Second Annual Maine Law Basketball Alumni Event has been scheduled for Saturday, November 26 at Sullivan Gym from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
SBA Last Day of Classes Party
Get ready to have some SBA sponsored fun on the last day of class (12/2)! The SBA will be hosting a party at Bayside Bowl (http://baysidebowl.com) on the last Day of Classes! Lanes will cost $15/hr and there will be free shoe rentals. After the bowling there will be some phenomenal 1L skits back on campus!
Would You Be Interested in Seeing a Chapter of the Law School Democrats of America?
Are there any law students interested in forming a connection with the Law School Democrats of America? Please read the message below from Sarah Harrison who has reached out to out school to see it there is any interest. If you are interested please email Sarah at sharrison@lawschooldems.org to learn what to do to start a chapter then contact Chad chad.burbank@maine.edu or Victoria victoria.silver@maine.edu.
Hi! My name is Sarah Harrison and I am the VP of Membership for the Law School Democrats of America. We are reaching out to all of our chapters to have an updated list for events and our convention. We would like for all Law Democrats to have an opportunity to attend the 2012 winter convention, run for the national board, and participate in other initiatives ongoing in LDA. Thank you! Feel free to email me with any questions.
Best,
Sarah Harrison
2012 JD - South Texas College of Law
2011-12 Georgetown - Visiting Student
(361) 877-9128
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