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| In Memoriam: John Deaver Drinko 1921-2008 |
 We report with sadness that John Deaver Drinko passed away Wednesday, Jan. 30. He was 86. John was a distinguished graduate; the former managing partner of Baker and Hostetler; a corporate and community leader; and a philanthropist. As a child in St. Marys, W.Va., John worked several jobs to support his family, establishing a pattern of hard work, determination to succeed, and loyalty that continued always. Even at age 86, John was serving on a number of corporate boards, was a trustee of six foundations, and kept in touch with his law partners. And, always loyal, he called here regularly to check on how the Moritz College was doing. (Read More)
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| Buckeye Nation: See Where OSU Law Alumni Are Living, Working; Add Yourself! |
 One thing is for sure: Ohio State law students come from all over and go all over when they complete their studies. “Buckeye Nation” is certainly not limited to Columbus, or even Ohio. Moritz alumni are painting the country Scarlet and Gray in places like Chicago, New York, Albuquerque, San Francisco, Billings, Mont., and everywhere in between.
The College has put together a clickable map that will show our alumni, students, and prospective students where OSU law degrees have taken many Ohio State Law graduates. We contacted some of the 9,000 alumni scattered across the nation, asked a few questions, and received enthusiastic responses. We also questioned current students. (Read More)
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| Caoilte Joy ’05: Not Working a Typical 9-to-5 |
 As an Army JAG working in the 82nd Airborne Division’s Ready Brigade, Caoilte Joy ’05 has to be prepared to be deployed anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. So when her brigade received no-notice deployment orders to go to Kuwait and then Iraq on Dec. 27, 2006, she had only a little more than a week to prepare before taking the last flight out on Jan. 5, 2007. (Read More)
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| Don’t Forget Clinic Alumni Event Tuesday! |
| Ohio State Law alumni who participated in a clinic or practicum are invited to a special alumni event Feb. 12. Drinks and appetizers will be served at the Barrister Club, 25 W. 11th Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. Catch up with clinic faculty and your fellow classmates, and enjoy good company and good food. For more information, contact Cori Tarzwell at (614) 292-0601 or tarzwell.1@osu.edu. |
| Frank Placenti ’79: A Ray of Sunshine in His Community |
 Frank Placenti, an Ohio native, moved to Arizona after graduating from Ohio State with both his undergraduate and law degrees. While the fantastic weather and involvement in a burgeoning economy originally drew him to Phoenix, he’s spent the last 28 years anchoring himself and his family in the community by championing local organizations and ventures. “I didn’t know a soul when I moved to Phoenix,” he explained, “but the people have been very good to me and I have tried to return the favor. There was a time when lawyers were expected to be leaders in their communities, and I still believe that’s the right answer.” (Read More) |
| Don’t Stop Learning: Symposium Season is Here! |
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Up Next:
Ohio State Law Journal Symposium: The School Desegregation Cases and the Uncertain Future of Racial Equality
In 2007, the Supreme Court ended its term with a historic ruling on voluntary integration in public schools. The Court’s decision has sparked a national conversation on race in public policy – a conversation that will continue at the Ohio State Law Journal Annual Symposium, “The School Desegregation Cases and the Uncertain Future of Racial Equality,” on Feb. 21-22. Top legal scholars, social scientists, and education experts will gather at Moritz to collectively explore the potential impact of this decision on the pursuit of racial equality in public schools and beyond. Distinguished speakers include Erwin Chemerinsky, Duke University School of Law, and Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School. All are encouraged to attend. Pending approval, 10 Ohio CLE credits can be obtained. For more information, please visit: moritzlaw.osu.edu/lawjournal/symposium. (Read About Other Upcoming Symposiums) |
| Save the Date: The 2008 PILF Spring Auction & Gala is March 27th |
 The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) welcomes you to its annual Auction & Gala at the Longaberger Alumni House on March 27! PILF, now the largest student organization at the Moritz College of Law, uses this annual fundraiser to raise money for summer fellowships to support Moritz students working in public interest law internships. Whether you’d like to savor the food and fun at the auction, or offer a donation, PILF welcomes alumni involvement. (Read More)
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| Interested in hiring a Moritz grad? |
| Career Services will be hosting out-of-state career fairs for 2Ls and 3Ls in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Charlotte, and Raleigh in 2008. If your firm, company or agency is interested in interviewing Moritz students at these fairs, please contact Keyomah Shakoor at shakoor.3@osu.edu to participate. Along with Moritz students, job seekers from eight other top public law schools will also be participating in the fairs. (Read More) |
| Student Profile: Brendan Healy Juggles Law School, Professional Lacrosses |
 Remember final exams your first year of law school? Did you study for hours? Were you stressed, overwhelmed, or overcome with anxiety? Chances are second-year Brendan Healy’s schedule was a bit more hectic than yours. Brendan, who doubles as a Moritz College of Law student and professional lacrosse player for the Washington Bayhawks, had to leave the three weekends prior to final exams last spring to fly to Washington, D.C., to practice with his team. (Read More)
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| Read the Moritz Law Library’s Newsletter |
| The most recent issue of the Moritz Law Library newsletter is now available. In this issue, read about the Empirical Legal Studies Database, the Medieval and Early Modern Sources Database, State of the States 2008, Congressional Presidential Endorsements, TheAtlantic.com, and America’s Funniest Legal Videos. (Read The Newsletter)
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| Moritz Professors In the News |
| Did you know that in the last few weeks Moritz professors have been quoted in newspapers across the country, like the Boston Globe, San Jose Mercury-News, Cincinnati Enquirer, and several others. (Read More)
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| Five Questions with Professor Sharon L. Davies |
 Professor Sharon L. Davies was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a Notes and Comments Editor of the Columbia Law Review while in law school at Columbia University. After graduation she worked as an Associate Attorney for Steptoe and Johnson in Washington, D.C. and Lord, Day & Lord Barrett Smith in New York City. Professor Davies, who joined Ohio State in 1995, served for five years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York, widely thought to be the premier U.S. Attorney's Office in the country. (Read Professor Davies' Answers)
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