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’98 Alumnus Passionate About Assistant U.S. Attorney Position
When Scott Ferber ’98 starts talking about being an assistant United States attorney, his voice changes. He talks a bit faster. He’s enthusiastic. He’s excited. To say it is easy to experience his passion for the position would be a great understatement. “I know it may sound corny, but I wake up every morning truly loving what I do,” Ferber said. ››Read more
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 John B. Rohyans '69
John B. Rohyans ’69 a partner at Porter Wright in Columbus talks about life during and after law school, his retirement, and his children. trill ››Watch video
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Moritz Launches Innovative Corporate Fellowship Program
This month, Moritz launched a new Corporate Fellowship Program, an innovative initiative that places new Moritz graduates within the general counsel offices of leading national corporations. The fellowships, which follow the judicial clerkship model, will match the specific needs of each corporate partner while putting recent graduates' top-flight training and ability to immediate use inside the legal departments of major companies. ››Read more
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JDR Symposium Tackles Election Disputes
Although Bush v. Gore and, more recently, Coleman v. Franken, made apparent the problems associated with judicial resolution of disputed elections, procedures for unraveling electoral disagreements remain uncertain and time consuming at both state and federal levels. On Feb. 18, the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution will host a symposium: “Talking the Vote: Facilitating Disputed Election Processes through ADR.” This symposium will examine the methods currently used to resolve electoral disputes, as well as the possibility of incorporating alternative dispute resolution techniques. ››Learn more and register
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Mark Your Calendars: PILF Auction is March 3
The Public Interest Law Foundation Gala is March 3 at the Ohio Union Performance Hall from 5-9 p.m. Come bid in both a live and silent auction on a variety of exciting items. All money raised is dedicated to the PILF mission of promoting public service and providing fellowships to students who spend a summer working in public interest and government jobs. PILF is currently collecting donations! Learn more or donate to the cause at http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/pilf/auction.php.
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Liebman will Present Bodiker Lecture March 15
Even in the 38 U.S. states that have it, the death penalty is used by only a fairly small and shrinking number of counties. That number declines further if “use” means execution, not simply imposition, of death sentences. But if the penalty's benefits are realized by only a small number of counties, its costs and risks are borne by the entire state and, indeed, by the entire nation. Professor James S. Liebman will present this year’s David H. Bodiker Lecture on Criminal Justice on Tuesday, March 15 and discuss the use of the death penalty. ››Read more
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Prof. Whaley's Surgery in Sunday's Dispatch
The Columbus Dispatch featured Prof. Whaley’s successful heart transplant in a Sunday story. We’re happy to hear Prof. Whaley is still doing well! ››Read the story
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Vorys Award Presentations
Moritz presented its 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award to Vorys partner Carl D. Smallwood '80 and its 2010 Community Service Award to Vorys partner Suzanne K. Richards '74. ››See photos from the event
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Week in Pictures
View photos taken recently from around the Moritz College of Law ››View Photos
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preLaw Magazine Names Moritz Top 10 for Public Interest
Moritz was commended on its Public-Interest Law Program by preLaw magazine, which named the College in the Top 10 programs in the country and issued it an A grade. The College was commended for its faculty and staff who are committed to helping students passionate about careers in public interest, as well as its public-interest fellow designations, Judicial Externship Program, and the Justice for Children Project.
Moritz 'On the Record'
Ever pick up the Sunday paper and read a quote by one of your former professors? Check out where Moritz professors were mentioned in the last month. For the most recent appearances, visit the Faculty in the News page.
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SideBar is a monthly electronic newsletter for Moritz College of Law alumni. Questions regarding this publication should be directed to moritzlawnews@osu.edu. |
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Erika L. Haupt ’94 was recently elected partner-in-charge of the Columbus office of Roetzel & Andress. Haupt has been a partner at Roetzel since joining the firm in 2004, and she focuses on wealth transfer and estate planning matters.
Jennifer McDaniel ’02 was named a “Rising Star” in the area of workers’ compensation in the 2011 edition of Ohio Super Lawyers. McDaniel is an associate in the Columbus office of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn.
