EVENTS FOR THE COMING WEEK:
For complete listings of student events, please visit the student events calendar at: https://www.law.columbia.edu/calendar
Friday, November 13
Sightreading Madrigals
12:30 - 1:30; JG 908
People who like to sightread music from the golden age of a capella choral music -- madrigals mostly but occasional sacred polyphony -- are invited to join in. Contact: Peter Strauss, strauss@law.columbia.edu
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Mela
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Low Library
The South Asian Law Students Association is pleased to announce that its yearly cultural event, Mela, will be held on November 14th at Low Library. Join us for drinks, a delicious Indian dinner, and dance performances. Tickets will be on sale one week before the event. Contact: Omar Haroun, oah2107@columbia.edu
Monday, November 16
Post-Election Wrap-Up: The State of Gay Marriage after the Voters Vote
12:10 - 1:00 PM; JG 105
Distinguished Visitor in Residence, Professor Katherine Darmer, will be giving a post-election wrap up to the school. Proposition 1 in Maine threatens to take away the right for same-sex couples to marry and Prop 71 in Washington can give equal marriage rights to same-sex couples. This talk will focus on what actually happened. Professor Darmer is a Professor of Law at Chapman University School of Law. From her bio at Chapman, "She is a founding board member and Chair of the Legal Team of the Orange County Equality Coalition and a frequent speaker and media commentator on issues including Proposition 8 and marriage equality, the War on Terror, and federal prosecutions and the use of cooperating witnesses." Lunch will be served. For more information about Outlaws and future events, check our blog at http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/outlaws. Contact: Outlaws at outlaws@law.columbia.edu
JLSA & Koleinu Lunch & Learn
12:10 - 1:10 PM; JG 646
Koleinu & JLSA are proud to continue their Lunch & Learn Lecture Series with Ari Lieberman on "Falsehoods and Denials: The Importance of Public Perception in Arab-Israeli Conflicts and the Use of Propaganda to Alter Reality". The battlefield in the Mideast conflict has been extended in recent years beyond physical acts of violence to propaganda warfare on the internet. Sites that are open to public, anonymous contributions, most prominently Wikipedia, have become a platform for the spreading of lies and distortions about Israel and its battles with Arab terrorism. Ari Lieberman, an attorney and a student of Israeli military history, has immersed himself in the Wikipedia war of words that pits defenders of Israel against Jihadists in a continuing cycle of edits and counteredits in articles relating to Israel and the Palestinians. His experiences reveal a surprising lack of neutrality on the part of some Wikipedia site administrators and the irrationality of many Arab contributors in their depictions of who really won some of the recent wars between Israel and its enemies. Kosher Pizza will be served. This event sponsored by the Student Senate with funds from the Student Activity Fee. Contact: Koleinu, koleinu@law.columbia.edu
APALSA 1L Summer Job Search Panel
12:10 - 1:00 PM; JG 102
The APALSA 1L Summer Job Search Panel is a great way to learn how to find a rewarding position for the upcoming summer. Get a heads-up on what to expect in the job search and interviewing process, and receive advice on preparing your application materials. We will have a panel of current 2Ls talk about their summer experiences, which include working for a large law firm, a public interest organization, a federal judge, and the U.S. Attorney's Office. This will be a great chance to get a sense of what kinds of positions are available and how best to apply to them. We will also be handing out a detailed resume and cover letter packet, including a mail merge tutorial. Lunch will be served! Contact: James Kong, jk3067@columbia.edu
CLWA Reading Group
12:10 - 1:00 PM; JG 546
Join Columbia Law Women's Association for our next gender law reading group! Professor Elizabeth Emens will be leading a discussion on her article: Changing Name Changing: Framing Rules and the Future of Marital Names. Throughout the semester, students and faculty come together over a (non-pizza) lunch to critically engage with developments in gender and sexuality law. Contact: CLWA, clwa@law.columbia.edu
It's a Girl: The (Incredibly) Difficult Question of the Constitutionality of Banning Sex-Selection Abortion
6:30 - 7:30 PM; JG 102
Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen, of the University of St. Thomas Law School, discusses the highly controversial issue of whether abortion rights can be constitutionally restricted when sex-selection motivates the decision to abort. A non-pizza dinner will be served. Contact: Joanne Pedone, jp2850@columbia.edu
Tuesday, November 17
The Washington Redskins - D.C. Circuit Upholds Racial Slur Trademark
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM; JG 807
November is Native American Heritage Month! Please join NALSA for a discussion about Harjo v. Pro. Football, Inc., a case brought by a group of Native Americans to invalidate the Redskins trademark because it is a disparaging reference to American Indians. The trademark was recently upheld by the D.C. Circuit, and petitioners have filed for cert. Our discussion will be lead by Mr. Thomas Morrison, a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb and Tyler LLP. Mr. Morrison is counsel of record for the National Congress of American Indians who filed an amicus brief, joined by National NALSA, in support of petitioners' request for Supreme Court review. Seating is limited so please confirm your attendance to reserve a seat. Sandwich Buffet Served. RSVP to mdn2111@columbia.edu.
Summer Jobs in Env. Law Panel Featuring Prof. Gerrard
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM; JG 101
Join Professor Gerrard and 2Ls and 3Ls who've worked in environmental law for a non-pizza lunch and a discussion of job opportunities in environmental law. After the panel discussion we'll answer questions and distribute information about environmental organizations 1Ls could apply to. Contact: Ben Schifman, ben.schifman@gmail.com
Summer IP Internship Information Session
12:10 - 1:10 PM; JG 105
Interested in an Intellectual Property law Internship? Come hear about the various internships available in the arts, entertainment and IP. Sponsored by the Kernochan Center for Law, Media and the Arts. Contact: Teresa Chang, tchang@law.columbia.edu
GAAPP Informational Session
5:00 - 6:00 PM; JG 940
Want to travel to Brazil or India during Spring Break? Join GAAPP 2010! What is GAAPP? A student-engagement project in the field of social justice, including race-relations, social exclusion, and comparative social-inclusion policies. Two-week observational research project in partnership with organizations in Brazil and India aimed at developing students’ comparative analytical skills. Overview: The course examines a broad range of concerns including: the origins and key insights of Critical Race Theory, the comparative patterns of stratification in the U.S., Brazil and India, and the differences and similarities of anti-discrimination strategies in those countries. As part of a two-week observational research project, GAAPP student participants from the U.S. travel to Brazil and India to study the perspectives of both academics and activists with regard to how different nations promote a more robust anti-discrimination framework. Want to Learn More? Come to the GAAPP Informational Session. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to Jamelia Morgan, jmorga@law.columbia.edu
Microfinance, Social Enterprise, and the Law
5:30 - 7:30 PM; JG Annex
This symposium will bring together practitioners from Chadbourne & Parke, Latham & Watkins, Cadwalader, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, as well as social entrepreneurs from Shared Interest, Indego Africa and FINCA and students to discuss microfinance and social enterprise from a legal point of view. Although microfinance has received considerable attention in recent years, the role of lawyers and the law in this space is often neglected. This symposium will feature speakers from law firms who do pro bono microfinance work, a debate on the merits of microfinance, and networking opportunities. Hosted by the Law Students for Social Enterprise, and co-hosted by the Columbia University Partnership for International Development, the Columbia Society for International Law, the Reynolds Program, the Columbia Law and Business Association, InSite, Career Services and the Student Senate. Contact Person: Keith Edelman keith.edelman@law.columbia.edu / Omar Haroun oah2107@columbia.edu
CIAA Fall Practice Symposium
6:30 - 8:00 PM; JG 102
Please join us for the CIAA Fall Practice Symposium on: MAKING A CAREER AS A YOUNG ARBITRATION LAWYER - PERSPECTIVES FROM THREE SUCCESSFUL PRACTITIONERS. Free wine and cheese reception to follow. Three of the top young arbitration lawyers in the country will offer advice on how to make a successful career in this challenging, dynamic, and still-growing field. Joseph Brubaker ’07 of White & Case, Robert “Ben” Love of King & Spalding, and Noiana Marigo of Freshfields are associates at some of the finest arbitration firms in the world. They have all represented sovereign states, state-owned entities, and aggrieved investors in high-stakes ICSID and ICC arbitrations, amongst others, as well as in federal court. Come hear how they got to where they are, and how you can build a similarly successful career. The event is the Fall Practice Symposium of the Columbia International Arbitration Association (CIAA) and is co-sponsored with the Columbia Society of Internatinoal Law (CSIL). Contact: Temi Adeniji or Paul B. Simon, at CIAA@law.columbia.edu
Wines of the Loire Valley
7:00 - 9:00 PM; JG 106
In this tasting and presentation, DeVinimus will explore the wines of France's Loire Valley from producer Remy Pannier. We will be tasting eight wines: Rose d'Anjou, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadet Sur Lies, Vouvray, Sancerre, Chinon, Marquis de la Tour Brut, and Marquis de la Tour Rose. The guest fee will be $20 and must be received by 4:00 pm in Student Services on the day of the tasting. Please email DeVinimus@gmail.com with any questions.
Pad Thai and Movie Night with NELSA
8:00 - 10:30 PM; JG 101
Everyone is welcome to come watch The Verdict and eat delicious Thai Market with the New England Law Students Association! Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Paul Newman as a down-on-his-luck alcoholic lawyer who winds up taking on the Archdiocese of Boston in a medical malpractice case, this film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Writing and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 1982 Academy Awards.
Contact: Caitlin Peale, cspeale@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 18
How To Apply As An Alum
12:10 PM - 1:10 PM; JG 103
Interested in clerking a year, two, or more after you graduate? On Wednesday, November 18th, the Clerkship Office is sponsoring a brown bag lunch on how to apply for a clerkship as an "alum" (including how to apply as a 3L for a 2011 clerkship). Please come to learn about the strategy and logistics of the alumni process. Please feel free to bring your lunch. Contact: Ilene Strauss, ilene.strauss@law.columbia.edu
Wellness Wednesday - Roundtable discussion with Dr. Walker: Negotiating Family Expectations
12:15 - 1:10; JG 940
No matter who our family is, and what role they play in our life, we must juggle both personal and group expectations about who and what we are. Join Dr. Maggi Walker of Counseling and Psychological Services for a discussion about balancing the expectations you may have and/or those your family may have for you during your Law School career. Lunch will be served. Contact: Juliana Utley, wellness@law.columbia.edu
CCLS presents, "Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Potential for Promotion of Labor Standards in China?"
12:15 - 1:15 PM; Case Lounge
The Center for Chinese Legal Studies presents, "Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Potential for Promotion of Labor Standards in China?" a lecture with Karin Buhmann, Associate Professor, Unit of Law, Section for Consumption, Health and Ethics, Institute of Food and Resource Economics, University of Copenhagen. Contact: Paulette Roberts, prober@law.columbia.edu
Summer Internships in Reproductive Rights
4:15 - 5:15 PM; JG 807
Join the Law Students for Reproductive Justice for a panel on summer internships in reproductive rights. 2L and 3L students will give the inside scoop on their past experiences. Dessert and coffee will be served. If you are unable to make the panel, visit http://lsrj.org/documents/08_Internship_Fellowship_Guide.pdf for a listing of reproductive rights internships. Contact: Jennifer Seo, jys2114@columbia.edu
Wednesday, 11/18 & Thursday, 11/19
Law Revue Show - Fall Cabaret Parodying Law School
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM; Roone Arledge Auditorium
Contact: Sean Nelson, smn2136@columbia.edu
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Careers in Criminal Justice Panel
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM; JG 104
Come to CJAN's criminal justice careers panel to hear from speakers who followed both traditional and nontraditional criminal justice career paths after graduating from law school. Come to hear about the experiences and career paths of individuals involved in public defense, prosecution, legislation/advocacy and a judge from manhattan criminal court. Contact: Lindsey Merikas, lmm2227@columbia.edu
Friday, November 20
The Second Curtis J. Berger Symposium
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
You are cordially invited to attend, The Second Curtis J. Berger Symposium on Mental Health and the Law. This event is co-sponsored by The Bridge, whose past president was Columbia Law School Professor Curtis Berger, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and Columbia Law School. We will have registration and breakfast beginning at 8:30 A.M. The program will end at 12:30 P.M. Contact: Carmen Abber, carmen.abber@law.columbia.edu Please register Online at: http://curtisjbergersymposium.eventbrite.com/
Sightreading Madrigals
12:30 - 1:30; JG 908
People who like to sightread music from the golden age of a capella choral music -- madrigals mostly but occasional sacred polyphony -- are invited to join in. Contact: Peter Strauss, strauss@law.columbia.edu
African Diplomatic Forum: "Transitions & Transformation in Africa
1:00 - 6:00 PM; JG 106
The African Diplomatic Forum (ADF) is an annual conference that gathers African diplomats, academics, students and activists to discuss the continent's interests and role in international affairs. Sponsored by the Institute of African Studies at Columbia University, the SIPA Pan-African Network at the School of International and Public Affairs and the African Law Students Association at Columbia Law School. Contact: Mary Irozuru, mirozuru@gmail.com
Public Interest Law Foundation Annual Dinner
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM; Faculty House
PILF's annual dinner honoring a Columbia Law School alumnus will be held this year on Friday, November 20, 2009 in the newly renovated Faculty House. The dinner offers a wonderful opportunity to network and mingle with public interest minded attorneys in both the public and private sectors. Ticket prices are reduced for PILF members and is a great time for all so make sure you don't miss it! Contact: Kathy Vermazen, kvermazen@gmail.com
Monday, November 23
Women at War
12:10 - 1:15 PM; JG 105
Joining us will be Tanya Domi from the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs, Anu Bhagwati from Service Women's Action Network, and Cara Hammer from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Lunch will be served. Co-sponsored by Columbia Law School Military Association and Columbia Law Women's Association. Contact: Haryle Kaldis, hak2121@columbia.edu
Koleinu Lunch & Learn
12:10 - 1:10 PM; JG 940
Koleinu is proud to continue its Lunch & Learn Lecture Series with Debevoise attorneys Jacob Stahl and Mordechai Serle on "Where There's A Will... Fighting for the Free Exercise of Religion in the Illinois Supreme Court." Max Feinberg, concerned about the religious future of his descendants, amended his will to disinherit any grandchild who married outside the Jewish faith. Of his five grandchildren, only one married a Jew. Another grandchild went to court, where the trial court and subsequently an appellate court ruled that the restrictive clause was unenforceable and invalid on public policy grounds. When the case went to the Illinois Supreme Court, it began to attract national attention. Attorneys Jacob Stahl and Mordechai Serle (CLS '08) will discuss their successful pro bono efforts, along with their colleagues at Debevoise & Plimpton, LLP, in filing an amicus curiae brief on behalf of three national Jewish organizations to the Court, which in September reversed the lower courts and affirmed the right to condition benefits on the maintenance of religious identity. Kosher Pizza will be served. This event sponsored by the Student Senate with funds from the Student Activity Fee. Contact: Koleinu, koleinu@law.columbia.edu
Friday, November 27
Sightreading Madrigals
12:30 - 1:30; JG 908
People who like to sightread music from the golden age of a capella choral music -- madrigals mostly but occasional sacred polyphony -- are invited to join in. Contact: Peter Strauss, strauss@law.columbia.edu
Tuesday, December 1
Sardinian Tasting with Sella & Mosca
7:00 - 9:00 PM; JG 106
Alfonso Gagliano, brand manager for Sella & Mosca of the Campari Group, will be leading us in a tasting of Sardinian wines. Sella & Mosca was established 110 years ago. Its I Piani estate in Sardinia constitutes the second largest contiguous vineyard in Italy. Sella & Mosca is renowned for premium wines made exclusively from estate-grown grapes. In addition to native varieties such as Vermentino, Torbato, and Cannonau, the winery has successfully pioneered the introduction of international grape varieties, notably Cabernet Sauvignon. The guest fee will be $20. Please email devinimus@gmail.com with questions.
Wednesday, December 2
Wellness Wednesday - Roundtable discussion with Dr. Walker: Managing Stress in the World of Academia
12:15 - 1:10; JG 940
The exam period for any academic program can be intense; however, Law School has a uniquely demanding schedule. Join Dr. Maggi Walker of Counseling and Psychological Services for a discussion about the unique challenges and stress that you may encounter during an exam period and how to best manage varied needs. Lunch will be served. Contact Juliana Utley, wellness@law.columbia.edu
Thursday, December 3
Criminal Justice Lunch Series - Professor Charn
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM; JG 502
This is the first lunch series of lunches designed to begin building a relationship between students and faculty members interested and involved in Criminal Justice at Columbia. Professor Charn is presently a member of the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Delivery of Legal Services, a member of the Steering Committee of the International Legal Aid Group (ILAG), on the Board of the Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA), a member of the Lawyering in the Public Interest Committee of the AALS Clinical Section, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Law School Consortium Project. She has been a consultant and special adviser to the Legal Services Corporation and chair of the AALS Section on Clinical Education. Since 1999, Ms. Charn has directed the Bellow-Sacks Access to Civil Legal Services Project, the goal of which is to develop and advocate for policies that expand access to high-quality legal advice and assistance. If interested, please RSVP to Lindsey Merikas, lmm2227@columbia.edu by November 26th. The lunch will accomodate around 20 students.
The Center on Global Governance Fall 2009 Speaker Series. Co-Chairs: Professors Michael Doyle and Richard Gardner
6:00 - 8:00 PM; WJWH L104
You are cordially invited to attend the lecture by Robert C. Orr. He was appointed Assistant Secretary-General for Planning and Policy Coordination in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General in August 2004. Dr. Orr serves as the principal policy advisor in the Secretary-General’s office on climate change, global health and counter-terrorism. He will speak on “The Secretary-General’s Agenda and The Challenges He Faces.” This event will be held in the basement of William and June Warren Hall. Contact: Carmen Abber, cabber@law.columbia.edu
Wednesday, May 14
Women in Prison Project Info Session
12:15 - 1:00 PM; JG 304
The Criminal Justice Action Network has several exciting pro bono opportunities available through the Correctional Association, one of New York's leading prison policy organizations. Come learn about how to get involved! Contact: Lina Zhou, lina.zhou@gmail.com
Announcements
CPS Open Office Hours with Dr. Walker
Walk-in hours with Dr. Walker, Counseling and Psychological Services counselor, will be offered every Wednesday from 4pm - 8pm in JG 934 until December 2, 2009. Any student who is feeling overwhelmed, stressed, down, or just wants to talk through strategies for staying well while at law school is welcome to stop by JG 934 to chat. Students can also make an appointment by calling CPS at 212-854-2878 and asking to set up a first meeting with Dr. Walker at the Law School Office. Dr. Walker is a clinical psychologist who joined Health Services at Columbia in 1986.
SIPA: Globalization after the Great Crisis of 2008-2009—Continuity or Fundamental Change?
The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) presents the George W. Ball Lecture entitled, "Globalization after the Great Crisis of 2008-2009: Continuity or Fundamental Change," with Kemal Dervis, George W. Ball Adjunct Professor of International and Public Affairs at SIPA and former head of the United Nations Development Programme. Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. International Affairs Building, Room 1501. Registration is required. If registration is full, you will be placed on the waitlist. For further information regarding this event, please contact Stacey Miller by sending email to sm2440@columbia.edu.
Asia Career Panel - Hong Kong Students and Scholars Society (HKSSS)
The Hong Kong Students and Scholars Society (HKSSS) at Columbia University is assembling a discussion panel about professional life in Asia (i.e. professional opportunities, work / life balance, work culture, differences between U.S. and Asian professional life/development /requirements, etc.). Currently, we are seeking panelists from all professional fields to participate in our event. We are particularly interested in Columbia alumni who have worked or are working in Asia, and current Columbia students who have either interned in Asia or will be working in Asia after graduation. The target date for this event is December 3, 2009 (6-7pm). If you or any of your members are interested in this opportunity, please contact the HKSSS board via email at: (hksss@columbia.edu).
The Columbia Prelaw Society is looking for current law students interested in being part of a panel for an event early next semester. The event is designed to give current law students a chance to talk to undergraduates about what aspects, academic or extracurricular, of their college careers they found to be most rewarding and most relevant to law school. Please email Shailin Thomas, st2583@columbia.edu if you are interested.
Stop by Student Services for cookies and coffee, Monday - Thursday at 2PM.
Lenfest Cafe is open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 8:00 PM. Lenfest is closed on Fridays.
