Upcoming Student Events at Maine Law the Week of March 19th

Federalist Society - John McGinnis, "Abolish Public Sector Labor Unions Now"

Monday, Mar 19th at 12:00pm in the Moot Court Room

On Monday, March 19 at noon in the Moot Court Room, the Federalist Society will host Prof. John McGinnis of Northwestern University School of Law, who will deliver a talk entitled "Abolish Public Sector Labor Unions Now." In it, Prof. McGinnis will argue the reasons why public unions constitute bad policy. Questions will be taken, and lunch will be served. Prof. McGinnis teaches constitutional, international, and trade law at Northwestern. He holds a BA and a law degree from Harvard, and an MA from Oxford. He previously worked at the DOJ and clerked for the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Note: There is a possibility that this lecture will evolve into a debate if a speaker is found to argue the other side.

MALI - Trevor Hughes on the VPPA

Monday, Mar 19th at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom

MALI is having Trevor Hughes, CEO of the IAPP, speak on the Video Privacy Protection Act. Sandwiches served!

Women’s Law Association Meeting, 

Monday, March 19th at 12:15pm in the Berman (Basement) Lounge

Good Food and Great Conversation.

See you there!

Affordable Housing Perspectives - Bruce Poliquin and Peter Anastos

Monday, March 19th at 5:00 pm in Room 118

State Treasurer Bruce Poliquin and MSHA Board Member Peter Anastos will be addressing the Affordable Housing Group Study on Monday evening (the 19th) at 5 PM in Room 118. They will be providing a financial overview of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) development and allocation process, and offering a unique perspective on the industry. All are welcome to attend the event, which is part of an ongoing by the Affordable Housing Group Study to obtain a diverse array of perspectives on the industry.

SBA Student Appreciation Day!
Tuesday, Mar 20th from 8:00am to 12:00 pm
Maine Law SBA is hosting its first student appreciation day! Stop by our table for Dunkin Donuts breakfast goodies, fill out comment cards, and pick up some free SBA swag. You may also sign up to reserve Sea Dogs tickets and RSVP for the Hon. Unity Dow Justice for Women Lecture Series. We hope to see you all on Tuesday!

MTLA - Jury Question: Should the jury be allowed to ask questions during trial?

Wednesday, Mar 21st at 12:00pm in the Moot Court Room

MTLA is hosting "Jury Question: Should the jury be allowed to ask questions during trial?" It will be a panel discussion regarding the implementation of this procedure in Maine. The panel will include Justice Mead (for a judicial point of view), Paula Silsby (for the prosecutor's point of view), Sarah Churchill (for the criminal defense point of view), and Professor Petruccelli (for the academic and civil litigator's point of view). Lunch will also be served.

Living and Practicing Law in France

Thursday, Mar 22nd at 12:00 pm in the Middle Classroom

Career Services and International Law Society are hosting Amanda Zane, a Maine Law alum who works in France, to talk about her experiences and working abroad more generally. Food will be served.

Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana - Justice for Women Lecture

Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Center at 88 Bedford Street

Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana will deliver the inaugural Justice for Women Lecture on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the Abromson Community Education Center at 88 Bedford Street on the USM campus. Unity Dow is an international human rights advocate, a former judge, and a novelist. The Law School recently established the Justice for Women Lecture Series to bring a distinguished speaker to Maine annually to contribute to a global conversation about justice for women and girls. Please email Lexie at amoras@usm.maine.edu to RSVP. *This is a great opportunity for students!*

Also - Hon. Unity Dow and State Representative Emily Cain are hosting a lunchtime presentation to students on Mon. March 26, 2012 at 12:10 p.m. in the Moot Court Room. Lunch will be served!

MSSEL - "London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics"
Thursday, Mar 29th at 12:10 in the Middle Classroom
The Maine Society for Sports and Entertainment Law is having Paul Greene give a talk about "London 2012: Legal Ramifications of the 2012 Summer Olympics." Paul is a Maine law alum and sports law lawyer for Preti Flaherty, as well as an olympic law expert. Paul's bio is here: http://www.preti.com/Paul-Greene. Non-pizza food will be served!

ELS and HLA - Rep. Chellie Pingree

Tuesday, April 3rd at 12:15 pm in the Moot Court Room

The Environmental Law Society and the Health Law Association are hosting Rep. Chellie Pingree on April 3 in the Moot Court Room at lunch time (12:15-1:10). She will be speaking about food policy and the linkages between food choices, environmental health and human health. We hope to provide lunch from Local Sprouts.

The Real World: Transition from Law Student to Lawyer"
Wednesday, Apr 4th at 12:00pm in the Middle Classroom
Please join the SBA for its final lunchtime discussion series featuring Joe Lewis Esq. Mr. Lewis is a solo practitioner with Port City Legal - a full-service law firm based in Portland. He is a Maine Law graduate with honors, where he was selected as class speaker. He will speak to "hanging up his own shingle" and making the transition from law student to lawyer.


Annual MAPIL Auction

Thursday, Apr 5 at 5:00 pm (silent) and 6:30 pm (live) at Maine Law

On Thursday, April 5, 2012, the Maine Association of Public Interest will be hosting our annual fundraising auction at the law school. This auction is the primary source of fellowship money provided to students who spend their summer working at a public interest job. There will be silent auction at 5 p.m. followed by a live auction at 6:30 p.m. There will be beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. This auction will be a success with your support. So bring your wallet and a competitive spirit to outbid your fellow classmates on items ranging from artwork to sailing trips with professors. If you have any questions or would like to donate an item please contact Marta Hurgin (marta.hurgin@maine.edu) or Taylor Kilgore (taylor.kilgore@maine.edu).

Maine Law SBA Presents: The "Back Story" Lunchtime Series:
Mark your calendars! The next two "Back Story" events are:

• April 9 - Professor Burke

• April 17 - Professor Schindler

This is a great opportunity to learn about your professor's "back story": experiences as a law student, "war stories" as a practitioner, why decided to pursue a professorial position. The lunchtime series will be held in the Middle Classroom at 12:10 pm.

LGBT Caucus - "Being Yourself In The Law"
Friday, Apr 6th at 12:10pm in Room 118
The LGBT Law Caucus will be hosting Prof. Wanderer to discuss over lunch with students on advice about being yourself and maintaining your identity in law school and in the legal world as an attorney, drawing from her experiences as an openly LGBT member of the bar and law professor. All are welcome to attend.

SBA Sports Night Out!Friday, Apr 13th at 6:00pm at Sea Dogs Stadium
Join the SBA for its second "Sports Night Out" as we cheer on the Portland Sea Dogs when they play the Binghamton Mets on Friday, April 13 at 6:00 p.m.
*Tickets are FREE for students! Only 40 tickets available so make sure to reserve your ticket(s) today by emailing Diana DeJesus atdiana.dejesus@maine.edu OR RSVP at the Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/185784448199793/. 

PLEASE NOTE: If more than 40 students reserve tickets, or students are interested in bringing a guest, the SBA may order more tickets (pending board approval). Students have priority when reserving tickets. Physical tickets will be distributed as the game date approaches.

For more events check out the Law School's Official Events Calendar.