Upcoming Student Group Events at Maine Law for the Week of November 7th

Tickets for the SBA Holiday Party on Sale All Week During the Lunch Hour
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. This year's ticket price is $5, which includes a fabulous venue overlooking Casco Bay, a selection of seasonally-inspired hors d'oeuvres by "Call Me Ishmael," 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.
*Advanced cash purchases may fulfill a holiday surprise in the form of drink specials.


Maine Trial Lawyers Association Meeting
Tuesday, November 8 at Noon in the Berman Lounge
Maine Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) shall hold a members meeting Tuesday 11/8 at 12 noon in the Berman Lounge to discuss club goals, events for the rest of the year, and general administrative concerns. Please come to learn more about the organization and ways to get involved!


Environmental Law Speaker
Wednesday, November 9th, at 12:15 in the Middle Classroom
Sean Mahoney, vice-president of Maine's Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), will be giving a presentation on Wednesday, November 9th, at 12:15 in the middle classroom. Mr. Mahoney will be discussing legal careers in environmental law, as well as highlighting some of CLF's local initiatives. Lunch will be provided.

Maine Law Veterans Night Out at the Portland PiratesSaturday November 12th

In celebration of Veterans Day, the Portland Pirates organization is providing FREE tickets for all Veterans attending Maine Law, students and faculty.  Each veteran can claim their 2 tickets to the game on Saturday November 12th by emailing Neil Riley, neil.riley@maine.edu. For those with family, please indicate that you would like more than 2 and arrangements can be made in advance.  If you are a military spouse or dependent, please email Neil and arrangements can also be made in advance.

Events Coming Up After This Week & 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.


SBA Meeting
Tuesday, November 15 at 4:15 in the Berman Lounge
All are welcome.

WLA 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

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.com, in person at the Port City Music Hall Box Office at 504 Congress Street, or charge by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW.

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.com


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)! Details to follow!


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