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T hird-year John Marshall Law School students Natalie
Laczek and Michon Stuttley had the same idea to begin a Fashion Law Society—they just had not yet met each other.
Shortly after the two were introduced at the start of the fall 2012 semester by Miss Marilyn Criss, administrative assistant in Student Affairs, they organized the newest student organization and began work on the society’s kickoff event, the Fashion and Design Law Symposium, set for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 12 at the law school. It is the !rst symposium of its kind in Chicago.
Laczek hopes the symposium will initiate collaborative efforts between lawyers and those working in the fashion industry who need help protecting their creative pursuits.
“We are trying to demonstrate the need for lawyers in the industry,” Laczek explained. “Chicago is considered a ‘"y-over’ city for fashion, between New York and Los Angeles. I’m hoping in the next 10 years we’ll be able to bring the city into the forefront.”
Laczek has a strong interest in trademark and copyright issues as well as sustainability in the fashion industry. She wanted to share her insights with students.
“Fashion is a niche in IP that is often overlooked. With the amount of money companies spend on marketing, there’s a lot of legal work involved with protecting the brand,” Laczek explained.
Symposium registration is $20. Attorneys can earn approximately 5.5 hours of CLE credit for this program. There will be a 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. cocktail reception following the symposium.
Registrations are being accepted through April 4 at http://jmls2013fashionlawsymposium.eventbrite.com/.
For additional information, contact the Fashion Law Society at [email protected].
Your Witness
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A: Bank robbery. I see myself as kind of a John Dillinger type.
Q: What’s your guilty pleasure?A: Red Bull and string cheese. I know it’s
weird, but they just seem to go together.
Newsletter for The John Marshall Law School Community March 25, 2013
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John Marshall students (from left) Catherine Foresman, Lindsay Ruedig, Sara Tremurici and Polina Kostylev took second place at the Florida State University National Civil Mock Trial Competition held on March 7–10. The team argued a case of institutional negligence in which a student was allegedly shot by a professor. The professor, as plaintiff, sued the law school on grounds of negligent premises liability, negligent supervision and negligent security. The team received a trophy and cash prize.
Would you take a student to lunch? Maybe give a Beck’s Book Store gift card or tickets from your season’s pass to the Sox or Cubs?
The Student Bar Association needs your support for its Student Auction from 5 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, April 4. The auction is a fundraiser for scholarships awarded to students who volunteer or work at public service positions during the summer. There is no minimum dollar amount—all donations are welcome. Help support our students by dropping off a gift at the Student Bar Association Of!ce, or contact SBA President Kurt Brna at [email protected] for more details.
Your good health can mean great things for someone else. Donate at the annual blood drive scheduled for Monday, March 25. If students are interested in donating or baking treats for donors, please contact Fundraising/Outreach Co-Chair Caitlin Pabst at [email protected].
Diversity Week kicks off with a cultural dinner on Monday, March 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Different ethnic foods will be served. Students, faculty and staff are invited.
Student News
Monday, March 25 Faculty Executive Committee Meeting, 11 a.m., Room 608 “Affirmative Action in Higher Education at the Crossroads,” Professors Juan F. Perea and Richard H. Sander, 12:30 p.m., Room 200
Tuesday, March 26 Faculty Tenure Committee, 1 p.m., Room 1202 Faculty Works-in-Progress: Professor Niedwiecki, Noon, Room 3East
Wednesday, March 27 Career Services Committee Meeting, Noon, Room 1214 Tax Law CLE Lunch & Learn Series: “Ethical Issues for Attorneys Involved with Nonprofits,” Noon, Room 503West Suburban Area Alumni Reception, 5:30 p.m., Maggiano’s, Oak Brook
Thursday, March 28 Center Directors Meeting, 10 a.m., Room 1202 Dean’s Meeting with Staff, 11 a.m., Room 1200 Faculty Works-in-Progress: Professor Acevedo, Noon, Room 3East
Friday, March 29 Faculty Development Series: “Lawyers’ Professional Responsibility and Social Media,” Noon, Room 3East