Event Calendar Archive

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Friday, January 4, 2013

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

  • Jan 8
    January App Chat: Legal Research Apps 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come explore the latest legal research apps with Duke Law's reference librarians. All Duke Law faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join. Light refreshments will be served. App Chat is a monthly gathering of Duke Law mobile device users to discuss productive ways of using apps for work and research. For more information, contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

  • Jan 9
    WLSA Presents A Conversation with Attorneys at Kirkland & Ellis 12:15 PM • Law School 3000

    WLSA is pleased to host two attorneys from Kirkland & Ellis for a lunchtime conversation about women in the law, interviewing tips, associate v. partner life, and more. Ms. Eva Davis, a graduate of Duke ('87) and Harvard Law ('90), is the founding partner of the Corporate Practice Group in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis. She concentrates her practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance. Ms. Shiran Zohar, a graduate of UCLA ('06) and Duke Law ('12), is a litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Kirkland & Ellis. Lunch will be provided. The RSVP period has ended and this event is FULL. For questions, please contact Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu.
  • Jan 9
    Banning Blasphemy 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor John Kunich joins the Federalist Society to discuss the popular phenomenon known as "banning blasphemy". Is our freedom of expression under attack from non-governmental sources? Banning Blasphemy refers to the heckler's veto that stems from the well known penchant for certain groups to erupt into violence at the slightest pretext, and the chilling effect this exerts on free expression, EVEN when there is no actual causal link between "insult" and injury. for more information contact pla4@duke.edu
  • Jan 9
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please fill out the form at the link and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Sudeep Paul at Sudeep.Paul@duke.edu with questions.
  • Jan 9
    Duke Law Healthcare & Life Sciences Alumni Event in San Francisco, CA 8:30 PM • Off-campus

    Duke Law Alumni in San Francisco are invited to attend The First Annual Duke University Healthcare & Life Sciences Alumni Event during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. From 8:30-11:30 pm at Berlinetta Lounge, Burritt Room + Tavern in the Mystic Hotel. Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Register and learn more by clicking on the link https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/DUKE2359877.... Questions? Contact Joakim Vinberg (joakim.vinberg@fuqua.duke.edu) or Uriri Onovakpuri (uriri.onovakpuri@fuqua.duke.edu).

Thursday, January 10, 2013

  • Jan 10
    1Ls/2Ls: Stanback Fellowship Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Come learn about the Stanback Internships available for Summer 2012. These are paid internships ($5,000) made available only to Duke students. Many of the internships provide experience in litigation, administrative law or legislative/government affairs work. The internships are with environmental organizations but the skills developed will be transferable to many areas of practice; thus, these internships are not just for those interested in careers in environmental law. For more information, contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 10
    The DREAM Act: What the Future Holds 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    With immigration reform likely around the corner, what does the future hold for the DREAM Act? And what impact has President Obama's Executive Order (outlining a policy of not deporting young people without legal immigration status but with clean records) had? Join the Program in Public Law and the Duke Law ACLU for a discussion with UCLA Law Professor Hiroshi Motomura about California's version of the DREAM Act, prosecutorial discretion, immigration violations, politics, and implementation. This event comes one day before the Perspectives on Migration, Governance, and Citizenship Symposium, which students are also encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided, with funding from the DBA. For more info, contact Jeff Steiner at jds97@duke.edu.
  • Jan 10
    Tricky Dick Cast Interest Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Auditions for Duke's Annual Variety Show, Tricky Dick 4, are here! If you are interested in being a cast member please attend this informational meeting. We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers. No experience necessary! If you are at all curious about this year's production, please attend this meeting! Questions? Contact maria.garcia@duke.edu.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Monday, January 14, 2013

  • Jan 14
    CPDC Student Advisory Board Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    For more information, please email Emily Sharples at sharples@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 14
    NCBA International Law School Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join us for a brief discussion with the leadership of the North Carolina Bar Association on the state of the profession, current trends in international law practices, and ways you can be involved that will advance your career. All law students are welcome to attend, especially 1Ls. Enjoy free pizza and hear from leaders in the field! For more information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 14
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

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  • Jan 14
    Student Scholarship Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Please join us for the opening meeting of the Student Scholarship Workshop Series. We will meet on Monday, January 14th from 12:15 to 1:15 in room 3171. Lunch will be provided. Anyone interested in attending should e-mail Professor Levy (levy@law.duke.edu).

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

  • Jan 15
    DJCIL Election 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    DJCIL Election. For more information, contact Michael Wolfe mrw29@duke.edu.
  • Jan 15
    A Day in the Life - Patent Prosecution 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Patent prosecution attorneys from the firm Patterson & Sheridan will discuss the day-to-day affairs of patent prosecution as well as the differences between patent prosecution and other forms of legal practice. The talk will include descriptions of what a patent is and what it looks like as well as steps to take to become eligible for patent prosecution. For more information, please contact Zach Ruby at zir2@duke.edu.
  • Jan 15
    Networking in Social Situations and Understanding American Business Culture for International Lawyers 5:00 PM • Law School 3043

    Whether you plan to work in the United States or return home, understanding some of the customs of U.S. business practice and why U.S. business people and lawyers behave as they do will help you strengthen your relationships and ensure that cultural differences do not hamper your professional and personal success. Sharon Abrahams, National Director of Professional Development at Foley & Lardner, an international law firm, will conduct a 90-minute workshop which will also include tips on networking and building professional relationships to help your future career. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and the Office of International Studies. For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

  • Jan 16
    Tricky Dick 4 Auditions 12:00 PM • Law School 3000

    Audition for Tricky Dick 4! Duke's Annual Variety show is seeking law students who are interested in acting and/or singing in this year's production. Named after Duke Law's most infamous alumni, Richard "Tricky Dick" Nixon, this semester's production is sure to be entertaining, hilarious, and fun! No prior performance experience necessary and all are encouraged to audition! Acting audtions require no advance preparation. We will provide you with material to audition with. Singers- please prepare a short piece to be sung a cappella that showcases your vocal ability (ie. 16 musical bars, or a verse and/or chorus). Hope to see you there! For questions e-mail maria.garcia@duke.edu.
  • Jan 16
    Christian Legal Society Bible Study 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    Come join the Christian Legal Society's Gospel of Mark Bible Study! All are welcome! It is very informal, and you can bring your lunch. For more information, contact David Unwin at david.unwin@duke.edu.
  • Jan 16
    2Ls and 3Ls: Clerkship Alumni Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Join a selection of Duke Law alumni panelists as they discuss the benefits and advantages of judicial clerkships, both in reaching their personal career objectives and helping them succeed in their current roles. Students interested in applying for judicial clerkships should attend and sign up for the 2013 Clerkship Listserv. All students are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Robert Barton at robert.barton@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 16
    Dean's 1L Lecture Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Dean's Course is designed to provide 1Ls with an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the law, hear from a variety of faculty about their areas of scholarship and interest, and provide some context for the 1L curriculum. This lecture will be provided by Professor Rachel Brewster and will focus on international law. Pizza will be served. For more information please contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 16
    SALDF Kickoff Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    This is the first meeting of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. We'll be discussing upcoming events and opportunities to get involved with the group. For more information contact sma34@duke.edu.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

  • Jan 17
    Tricky Dick 4 Auditions 12:00 PM • Law School 3000

    Audition for Tricky Dick 4! Duke's Annual Variety show is seeking law students who are interested in acting and/or singing in this year's production. Named after Duke Law's most infamous alumni, Richard "Tricky Dick" Nixon, this semester's production is sure to be entertaining, hilarious, and fun! No prior performance experience necessary and all are encouraged to audition! Acting audtions require no advance preparation. We will provide you with material to audition with. Singers- please prepare a short piece to be sung a cappella that showcases your vocal ability (ie. 16 musical bars, or a verse and/or chorus). Hope to see you there! For more information, please contact Maria Garcia at maria.garcia@duke.edu.
  • Jan 17
    Law and its Role in Growth 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Mr. John Allison President and CEO of the Cato Institute and former Chairman and CEO of BB&T Corporation joins the Federalist Society and the Business Law Society to discuss law and its implications on growth. Join us for an exciting opportunity to listen and learn from a leader in the financial industry who was at ground zero of the financial crisis and recovery efforts. Funding for this event has been provided by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu
  • Jan 17
    1Ls: Making Your Case & Essentials of Interviewing for Legal Positions 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    After you have crafted a pristine resume and persuasive cover letter, interviews for 1L summer opportunities may soon follow. To ensure you are well prepared whenever these invitations are extended, during this required session you will learn the nuances of legal recruiting and those interview skills essential to effective self-promotion. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 17
    DBA Thursday 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The Duke Bar Association will be hosting a reception for the students and faculty in Star Commons. Come meet your professors for the new semester or find out what your classmates did during their break. For more information contact Brian Flanagan (brian.flanagan@duke.edu).
  • Jan 17
    Law/Fuqua Basketball Watch and Networking Mixer in NYC 8:00 PM • Off-campus

    Duke Law and Fuqua Alumni invite you to a Basketball Watch and Networking Mixer with a free happy hour from 8:00-9:00 p.m., courtesy of Public House. RSVP by clicking on the Event Title link by January 11. For more information, contact Chaula Mehta L'10 at cmehta@mwe.com or Jill Greenwald, T'87, L'90 at jillcheryl@yahoo.com.

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Friday, January 18, 2013

  • Jan 18
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 18
    Tricky Dick Dance Auditions 3:30 PM • Off-campus

    Calling all dancers to audition for Duke Law's annual variety show, Tricky Dick! Auditions will be held in fitness room 125B at the Wilson Gym. We will teach a short musical theatre combination for the audition. Dancers can also learn a hip-hop combination to audition for the annual hip-hop medley. The room will be open at 3 pm if you'd like to warm up first! Contact Emily Munson (esm25@duke.edu) or Eli Liliedahl-Allen (ela10@duke.edu) with questions.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

  • Jan 19
    Guantanamo Defense Clinic Standdown 8:00 AM • Law School 4172

    This weekend-long training session is required for all students enrolled in the Guantanamo Defense Clinic and the Advanced Guantanamo Defense Clinic. Meals will be provided. For more information, please contact Gabriela McQuade at McQuade@law.duke.edu.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

  • Jan 20
    Guantanamo Defense Clinic Standdown 8:00 AM • Law School 4172

    This weekend-long training session is required for all students enrolled in the Guantanamo Defense Clinic and the Advanced Guantanamo Defense Clinic. Meals will be provided. For more information, please contact Gabriela McQuade at McQuade@law.duke.edu.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

  • Jan 23
    Federalist Society Tabling 9:00 AM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    Stop by our table outside the library to learn more about joining the national Federalist Society organization as well as to learn about our upcoming Student Symposium in Austin, Texas! Half scholarships for airfare are available! Or just drop by to say hi and grab a delicious Dunkin' Donut and a cup of joe. For more information contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Jan 23
    Christian Legal Society Bible Study 12:15 PM • Law School 4046

    Come join the Christian Legal Society's Gospel of Mark Bible Study! All are welcome! It is very informal, and you can bring your lunch. For more information, contact David Unwin at david.unwin@duke.edu.
  • Jan 23
    Mock Trial Skills Session: Evidence and Objections 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor Beskind will provide an introductory overview to the rules of evidence, and will instruct participants on how to make objections. All those planning to participate in the Twiggs-Beskind Mock Trial Tournament are strongly encouraged to attend.
  • Jan 23
    Entry-Level Appointments Job Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 23
    Northwestern University School of Law Tax Program Information Session 3:00 PM • Law School 2014

    Learn more about the LL.M. in Taxation & J.D./LL.M. in Taxation Joint Degree Programs. Northwestern's Tax Program offers you an opportunity to develop an expertise in all aspects of taxation through the LL.M. in Taxation and J.D./LL.M. in Taxation Joint Degree programs. Philip Postlewaite, Director of the Tax Program, will describe the curriculum and degree requirements and answer any questions that you might have. This presentation is open to first, second, and third year students. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 23
    WLSA Coffee & Conversation with Professor Marin Levy 4:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join us for coffee & conversation with Professor Marin Levy. Professor Levy teaches Appellate Courts, Genetics and Reproductive Technologies, Readings in Ethics, and Law and Bioethics. She will speak about her past experiences in the law and how they have been affected by gender issues. Snacks will be provided and the event is capped at 15 students. To attend you must RSVP to Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

  • Jan 24
    Protesting or Terrorism? Activism in a Post-9/11 World 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Animal rights activist Jake Conroy and journalist Will Potter will talk about how non-violent environmental and animal rights protesters have been targeted and branded as terrorists under post-9/11 laws. The event will cover how the FBI has labeled animal rights and environmental activists the "number one domestic terrorism threat," and how new laws have turned activism into "terrorism." The event is co-sponsored by the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and the American Constitution Society, and funded by the Duke Bar Association. Lunch by Jimmy John's.
  • Jan 24
    3D Printing and the IP Frontier 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Keith Roberson, Intellectual Property and Technology Counsel for 3D Systems, will be giving a short demonstration of additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, and speaking on the current state of the industry, and its implications on society and the law. For more information, please contact Cody Duncan at cody.duncan@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.
  • Jan 24
    1Ls: Finding & Funding Summer Public Interest Work 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come learn about how to find, and fund, summer public interest work. The program will note some of the valuable resources available to students seeking summer work as well as Duke and non-Duke funding sources. Sponsored by the Career and Professional Development Center, the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono, and PILF. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 24
    Reception for LLM students with International Student Interview Program (ISIP) 5:00 PM • See description

    Reception for LLM students with International Student Interview Program (ISIP) Recruiters and International Alumni. Held at the offices of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, 51 West 52nd Street New York, NY 10103. For more information, please contact The Office of International Affairs.
  • Jan 24
    Fourth Annual Duke Law School International Alumni and Student Dinner 8:00 PM • See description

    Join us as we strengthen our ties with Duke Law School, fellow alumni, prospective employers, and the current class of LLM students. Dinner will be held at The Netherland Club of New York, 3 West 51st Street, NYC, NY 10019. Mark Califano '88 will deliver remarks; Califano is senior vice president and managing counsel for litigation at American Express, where he is responsible for managing major litigation, significant investigations, and legal policies, systems and practices. He previously was the head of litigation at GE Capital and, prior to that, was a decorated assistant United States attorney, investigating and prosecuting complex federal white-collar offenses in more than a dozen countries and five continents. He also served as chief legal counsel for the Independent Inquiry Committee into the U.N. Oil-for-Food scandal, overseeing day-to-day management of the global investigation.

Friday, January 25, 2013

  • Jan 25
    3rd Annual Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium 8:30 AM • Law School 3043

    The Sports and Entertainment Law Society would like to cordially invite you to our Third Annual Symposium entitled: "The Changing Economics of the Sports and Entertainment Industries." The symposium will offer an unprecedented opportunity to network with lawyers from top law firms (which is especially great for 1Ls as they move into the OCI process this summer!) and sports and entertainment companies. Panel topics include: NFL Concussion Litigation, Creating Value for Professional Sports Franchises, Monetization of College Sports, Copyright Reversion, and Handling Scandal. There will be breakfast at registration, lunch will be provided for all symposium participants, and a formal networking reception will follow the afternoon panels at 5PM. To register, please visit:https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eLkA6epLaQCAAIdFore more information, please visit http://sites.duke.edu/dukelawsportsandentertainment/ or contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.

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  • Jan 25
    Duke Law Wellness: Lemur Center Tour 12:30 PM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    Take a break from classes with a visit to the Duke Lemur Center, guided by Animal Law Professor Marilyn Forbes. The tour is free but space is limited. Please email Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu to reserve your spot! The tour will begin at 1pm; please meet in the 3rd floor lobby at 12:30 pm to carpool to the Lemur Center.

Saturday, January 26, 2013

  • Jan 26
    Strengthening Your Communication Skills: 1L Mock Interviews All Day • See description

    1Ls will participate in mock interviews led by alumni volunteers and other members of the Law School community. These interviews will occur in the Library Study Rooms, and will take place Saturday, January 26-Saturday, February 2, and Saturday, February 9-Sunday, February 10. Please note: Mock interviews are a required component of the Career Center's Professional Development Core Curriculum for the Class of 2015. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 26
    Duke Law VITA -- Intermediate Training 9:30 AM • Law School 4047

    Volunteers who have successfully completed the "Basic Exam" will receive training on the laws for completion of the "Intermediate Exam". If time permits, we will review laws for the "Advanced Exam". Brunch will be served. Please RSVP to burrucker@law.duke.edu by 12:30 p.m., Thursday, January 24. Please note. Duke has a home basketball game at 1:00. To ensure access to the Duke Law Lot, training participants must arrive prior to 10:00 a.m.
  • Jan 26
    Cancer Pro Bono Training 2 at UNC Law 11:00 AM • Off-campus

    Interested in helping patients at Duke's Cancer Center complete legal documents like Health Care Powers of Attorney and advance directives? This Saturday, Professor Rice will lead a second training for the Cancer Pro Bono Project, focused on working with the legal forms. Before the training, please complete the quiz review of the last training on UNC's Sakai site (approximately 1 hour). A recording of that last training is also on the site. We will begin volunteering in the weeks ahead! Email Christine.Kearsley@duke.edu or Hilary.Campbell@duke.edu with any questions. Finally, please RSVP ASAP on UNC's Sakai Site, https://sakai.unc.edu/portal/site/, using the non-onyen login and the password that was emailed to you. This training will take place at UNC Law, Room 5046.

Monday, January 28, 2013

  • Jan 28
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

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  • Jan 28
    Private Equity 101 w/ Debevoise & Plimpton 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Private Equity Deals: Stories from the Front Lines with Debevoise & Plimpton. Please join partners and associates from Debevoise & Plimpton as they walk you through a typical private equity deal and discuss the financing steps. For more information, please contact Sudeep Paul at sudeep.paul@duke.edu. Sponsored by the Business Law Society and the DBA.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

  • Jan 30
    2Ls: Clerkship Student Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from those who know your situation best. Get tips and pointers from 3L Duke Students who will begin clerking in 2013. Find out which methods and strategies worked best for them, and get advice that can help you in obtaining your clerkship position. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Robert Barton at robert.barton@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 30
    BLSA General Body Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    All students are invited to attend the general body meeting for the Black Law Students Association(BLSA)! Please come and hear about upcoming events and opportunities sponsored by BLSA, as well as meet various faculty members and professors. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Linda Atiase at linda.atiase@duke.edu.
  • Jan 30
    Entry-Level Appointments Job Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu.
  • Jan 30
    VITA -- Foreign Student Tax Preparation 4:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Volunteers will participate in a training that will prepare them for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Foreign Student exam. For more information contact Kim Burrucker (burrucker@law.duke.edu).

Thursday, January 31, 2013

  • Jan 31
    VITA -- Intermediate Training -- Make-up Session 4:30 AM • Law School 3043

    This is a make-up session for those individuals unable to attend Saturday's session. For more information contact Kim Burrucker (burrucker@law.duke.edu).
  • Jan 31
    Breakfast with the Dean 9:00 AM • Law School 2014

    The Office of Student Affairs is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to have breakfast with the Dean. This is an excellent opportunity to have some one-on-one time with the Dean to talk about your Law School experience. Unfortunately, seating is limited. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu no later than Tuesday, January 29th at 5pm. The first 14 students to RSVP will be confirmed. If you are unable to attend the breakfast, there will be other opportunities to have breakfast with the Dean this semester.
  • Jan 31
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) is hosting its monthly PBS Thursdays bake sale to raise money to support students seeking summer public interest positions. There will be brownies, cookies and more! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. Cash only. For more information, please contact Valerie Rymar at valeriya.rymar@duke.edu.
  • Jan 31
    Agency v. Agency (and other problems of overlapping jurisdiction) 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Mr. Steven Bradbury of Dechert LLP and former head of the White House Office of Legal Counsel joins the Federalist Society and Professor Stuart Benjamin to discuss the phenomenon of intra-governmental agency lawsuits. That is, one government agency suing another government agency. Join us to learn more about the problems associated with overlapping jurisdiction and what can be done about them. Free Cookout and Cupcakes! Cosponsored by the Duke Law Journal. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Jan 31
    DBA Thursday 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The Duke Bar Association is hosting another DBA Thursday. Please come and enjoy a slice of pizza while connecting with professors and classmates. For more information, please contact Brian, at brian.flanagan@duke.edu.
  • Jan 31
    "Miss-Representation" - Movie Screening 6:15 PM • Law School 4047

    "Miss Representation" uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media's limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself. The trailer is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gkIiV6konY. Join WLSA for food and a screening of "Miss Representation." For more information, please contact Shauna Woods at sew38@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.

Friday, February 1, 2013

  • Feb 1
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 1
    ESQ 5:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Annual symposium sponsored by the Duke Business Law Society and the Career and Professional Development Center. More than 40 senior alumni will be here to share their experiences, give candid advice, and interact informally with students during panel discussions and in small groups. This is a rare and valuable educational and networking opportunity for law students to learn about different possible career paths and get to know Duke Law alumni. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/career/esq

Saturday, February 2, 2013

  • Feb 2
    ESQ 8:00 AM • Law School 3041

    Annual symposium sponsored by the Duke Business Law Society and the Career and Professional Development Center. More than 40 senior alumni will be here to share their experiences, give candid advice, and interact informally with students during panel discussions and in small groups. This is a rare and valuable educational and networking opportunity for law students to learn about different possible career paths and get to know Duke Law alumni. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  • Feb 5
    Legal Aid of North Carolina & Duke Law Special Summer Internship Program for 1Ls and 2Ls 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Come hear about the partnership between Legal Aid of NC (LANC) and Duke Law School. The summer begins with a week-long training "boot camp" at Duke covering civil litigation skills and substantive law. Interns will then spend 10 weeks of the summer in one of LANC's twenty-four offices in the state working closely with attorneys and trying cases before courts and administrative bodies. For more information, please contact Stella Boswell at boswell@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 5
    International Human Rights in the Supeme Court: Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Earlier this term, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum, which presents the issue of whether, under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), a business corporation operating in another country may be sued in a U.S. court for allegedly committing, or helping others to commit, human rights violations overseas. As human rights victims have increasingly turned to the ATS to seek redress for abuses suffered abroad, the outcome in Kiobel could limit or entirely foreclose this meaningful avenue for justice. Join the Human Rights Law Society for an exciting discussion about this historic case featuring Professors Laurence Helfer and Curtis Bradley. For more information, please contact Lilia Lopez at lilia.lopez@duke.edu.
  • Feb 5
    The Non-Profit Duty of Obedience: The National Collegiate Athletic Association 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society as we welcome Professor Joey Long of Mount Olive College as he presents his article entitled "A Contextual Study of the Non-Profit Duty of Obedience: The National Collegiate Athletic Association." His article is set to be published in the Seton Hall Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law in their Winter 2013 edition. This presentation will provide a brief description of the NCAA as a non-profit organization and its stated purpose, the background and current legal status of the non-profit duty of obedience, and will theoretically apply the non-profit duty of obedience principles to recent NCAA executive decisions, NCAA procedures, and the NCAA structure itself. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.
  • Feb 5
    DJGLP Elections 9:00 PM • Law School 4045

    Elections for the 2013-2014 DJGLP Executive Board. For more information, contact Serena Rwejuna at serena.rwejuna@duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

  • Feb 6
    Dean's 1L Lecture Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Dean's Course is designed to provide 1Ls with an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the law, hear from a variety of faculty about their areas of scholarship and interest, and provide some context for the 1L curriculum. This lecture will be provided by Professor Jamie Boyle and will focus on legal theory. For more information please contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 6
    A Conversation with Marietta Robinson 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Marietta Robinson will be talking about her experiences as an accomplished trial attorney and her path to public service. During her years in practice, she has worked for a number of law firms and represented both plaintiffs and defendants. Most recently, she has specialized in medical malpractice. She served eight years as a federally appointed trustee of the Dalkon Shield Trust, which paid out $2.5 billion to women who had used the Dalkon Shield contraceptive. She lost her bid as the Democratic nominee for the Michigan Supreme Court in 2000 and tried to get the nomination again in 2002 but dropped her bid before the convention. She is now waiting for confirmation to serve as commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. She will be speaking to us about her experiences. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Shauna Woods at sew38@duke.edu.
  • Feb 6
    Fitting Square Pegs into Round Holes: Regulatory and Policy Issues Surrounding Genetically Modified Foods 4:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join the Environmental Law Society for an afternoon event at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 6 with Greg Jaffe, Director of the Biotechnology Project at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Cupcakes, coffee, and lemonade will be served! Mr. Jaffe will discuss the complex and controversial legal and policy issues surrounding genetically modified foods, including their effects on human health and the environment. Mr. Jaffe will be available afterwards to answer questions and give career advice, based on his experiences working as a trial attorney in the Department of Justice and as a Senior Counsel in the EPA's Clean Air Division. Funding provided by the DBA and Prof. Jonathan Wiener. If you have any questions, please contact devon.damiano@duke.edu.
  • Feb 6
    DLTR Elections 6:30 PM • Law School 4047

    DLTR will be electing a new Editor-In-Chief, Managing Editor, and Executive Editor(s) for the 2013-14 school year. All journal members are expected to attend. Please submit any inquiries about the responsibilities of each position to the current board member. For more information, please contact Courtney Jamison at ctj3@duke.edu.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

  • Feb 7
    American Red Cross Blood Drive 8:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Please come donate blood for the American Red Cross. Donations will take place in the Blue Lounge from 8:30am - 4:30pm. Please schedule an appointment by signing up on the American Red Cross Website. If you have any questions, please contact: hyatt.howard@duke.edu
  • Feb 7
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 7
    Law of the Sojourner: Christian Perspectives on Immigration Policy 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    The American immigration system is broken. One way or another, 2013 is going to be a significant mile marker in the immigration debate. Come find out more about the viability and substance of recent proposals to revamp immigration policy, and what a Christian perspective can add to the discussion. Our speaker will be Hans Linnartz, a certified specialist in Immigration Law and a professor at Duke Law. Food will be provided. Hosted by the Christian Legal Society. For more information, contact Joel Kurtz at djk24@duke.edu.
  • Feb 7
    Duke in D.C. Fall 2013 Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join us for an information session regarding the Duke in D.C. externship program for the Fall 2013 semester. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For additional information, please contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 7
    L&CP General Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4040

    Meeting to discuss the current L&CP and provide information for 2Ls interested in running for journal positions. For more information, please contact Seth Reich at seth.reich@duke.edu.
  • Feb 7
    Duke Law Dallas Reception - Dallas, TX 6:00 PM • Off-campus

    Alumni, faculty, and friends visiting for the ABA 2013 Mid-Year Meeting are welcome to attend a reception. From 6:00-7:30 pm at John DeGroote Services, LLC, Hickory Street Annex, 501 S. 2nd Avenue, Suite A-700, Dallas, Texas 75226. Special thanks to John DeGroote L'90 and Lea Courington L'77 for hosting. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP by clicking on the link by February 4. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

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  • Feb 7
    Law/Fuqua Basketball Watch and Networking Mixer in NYC 8:00 PM • Off-campus

    Duke Law and Fuqua Alumni invite you to a Basketball Watch and Networking Mixer with a free happy hour from 8:00-9:00 p.m., courtesy of Public House. RSVP by clicking on the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cwhcGRPRxiqfQ2x by February 4. For more information, contact Chaula Mehta L'10 at cmehta@mwe.com or Jill Greenwald, T'87, L'90 at jillcheryl@yahoo.com.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cwhcGRPRxiqfQ2x

Friday, February 8, 2013

  • Feb 8
    CANCELED: 12th Annual Hot Topics in Intellectual Property Symposium 8:00 AM • Law School 3043

    The Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society presents the Eleventh Annual "Hot Topics in Intellectual Property" Symposium. Topics: TBD. Speaker information and registration will be updated on the IPCS website as it becomes available. Duke students and faculty are free. Lunch is provided for registered guests, with a reception following the event. This event will be webcast. For more information, please contact Seth Ascher at seth.ascher@duke.edu.
  • Feb 8
    Interdisciplinary Perspectives on LGBT Human Rights Advocacy 8:45 AM • West Duke 101

    This day-long conference is co-sponsored by the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Center for International and Comparative Law at Duke Law School, Women's and Sexuality Studies, and the Center for LGBT Life. Recent efforts to combat violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity have made remarkable progress internationally. But these efforts have also been met with resistance and backlashes in some countries. The rapid changes in the legal, political, social and cultural landscapes for LGBT individuals raise fundamental questions about the strategies that activists, lawyers and NGOs deploy to promote LGBT equality. The symposium will bring together a small group of leading scholars, activists and attorneys whose work focuses on LGBT issues in different parts of the world to share insights and experiences across the disciplinary and academic-practitioner divides.

    http://kenan.ethics.duke.edu/humanrights/interdisciplinary-perspectives-on-lgbt-human-rights-advocacy-feb-8-2/

  • Feb 8
    Interdisciplinary Perspectives on LGBT Human Rights Advocacy 9:00 AM • See description

    This day-long conference is co-sponsored by the Duke Human Rights Center at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, the Center for International and Comparative Law, Women's and Sexuality Studies, and the Center for LGBT Life. The symposium will bring together a small group of leading scholars, activists and attorneys whose work focuses on LGBT issues in different parts of the world to share insights and experiences across the disciplinary and academic-practitioner divides. The workshop will also provide an opportunity to highlight, both as part of the panel discussions and more broadly, several recently-published books by the participants. For more detailed information, including a list of participants, please visit: http://web.law.duke.edu/cicl/news/story?id=8040&u=26. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Kelly Lipford (kelly.lipford@duke.edu) at the Kenan Institute for Ethics.

    http://web.law.duke.edu/cicl/news/story?id=8040&u=26

  • Feb 8
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 8
    Duke Law Wellness: Law Yoga Class 1:30 PM • See description

    Take a break from studying with a yoga class, just for you! Join your fellow law students for a relaxing yoga class in Wilson Rec. Center (Room 110A) at 1:30 p.m. Please bring your Duke card. If you would like to walk to Wilson together, please meet in the 3rd floor lobby (near the reception desk) at 1:15 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. Contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu with any questions.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

  • Feb 9
    DLJ elections 12:00 PM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Law Journal will hold its elections on Saturday, February 9th in room 3041. For more information, please contact Melissa Boudreau at dukelj.me@gmail.com.

Monday, February 11, 2013

  • Feb 11
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 11
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ

  • Feb 11
    The Future of Immigration Policy 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Mr. Stuart Anderson, Executive Director of the National Foundation for American Policy joins the Federalist Society and Professors Hans Christian Linnartz and Margaret Hu to discuss the future of our immigration policy. Although we heard a lot during the elections about what was wrong with the current policy, few ideas were offered as to what it should be. Join us for what is sure to be an interesting discussion on how to solve today's problems through tomorrow's policy! Cosponsored by the National Security Law Society, the Hispanic Law Students Association, the Human Rights Law Society, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Immigrant Education Project, the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, the Refugee Asylum Support Project, and the Duke Law Democrats. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

  • Feb 12
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 12
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 12
    Corporate Law at an International Law Firm: practice groups and international aspects 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Learn more about the practice of law at Shearman & Sterling, a truly international law firm. Attorneys will share their experiences as summer and junior associates, discussing how they prepared for practice before they began at the firm, how they came to their current practice groups, the type of work they do, and how their practice fits into Shearman & Sterling as a whole. Following the panel, please come meet the visiting attorneys from Shearman & Sterling on the 3rd floor Mezzanine from 1:30-2:30 pm. They will be open to all kinds of questions: practice groups, career path, summer options. For more information, please contact Erica Kassman at erica.kassman@duke.edu.
  • Feb 12
    2Ls & 3Ls: Nuts & Bolts of Judicial Clerkships 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Now that you know you want to clerk, join us in learning the details of the judicial clerkship application process. We will also discuss things you can do now to put yourself in the best position to get a clerkship. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Robert Barton at robert.barton@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 12
    3Ls: Bridge to Practice Information Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Come learn more about the Bridge to Practice Fellowship Program. This information session will outline how the Bridge to Practice Fellowship Program can assist you in your search for permanent employment. Prior Bridge to Practice Fellows will discuss how they leveraged their Bridge to Practice experiences into rewarding careers. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Friday, February 15, 2013

  • Feb 15
    Duke Law Journal Annual Administrative Law Symposium 8:00 AM • Law School 3043

    Duke Law Journal's 43rd Annual Administrative Law Symposium will focus on the role of well-being analysis in administrative law. The day will begin will begin with a presentation by Professors John Bronsteen (Loyola Univ. Chicago School of Law), Christopher Buccafusco (IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law), and Jonathan Masur (University of Chicago Law), who coauthored an article titled "Well-Being Analysis vs. Cost-Benefit Analysis." Next, Professor Matthew Adler (Duke Law) will present his piece, titled "Happiness Surveys and Public Policy: What's the Use?" We will conclude with interdisciplinary panels discussing topics such as the reliability of hedonic data, the meaning of welfare, and the merits of cost-benefit analysis versus well-being analysis. Panel participants include: Carol Graham (Brookings Ins), Jennifer Hawkins (Duke Trent Center), Jennifer Nou (U. Chicago Law), Lisa Robinson (Harvard Kennedy School), Peter Ubel (Duke Sanford School), and Kip Viscusi (Vanderbilt Law). Please RSVP at the website for lunch.For more information, please contact Katie Ertmer at dukelj.eic@gmail.com
  • Feb 15
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 15
    Renting in New York 12:00 PM • Law School 3037

    The founders of the residential real estate brokerage firm Cooper & Cooper will give a presentation about how to make the move to New York City as smooth as possible. In their presentation, partners Jeremy and Jordan Cooper will discuss the NYC rental market, building and apartment types, highlight all the steps and paperwork involved in securing a home, and answer all questions. Sponsored by the Business Law Society. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Sudeep Paul at sudeep.paul@duke.edu.
  • Feb 15
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 15
    Dean's Cup Judge's Panel 3:00 PM • Law School 4055

    Join Judge Andre Davis (US Court of Appeals - 4th Circuit) and Judge Catherine Eagles (US District Court - Middle District of North Carolina) for a discussion on the value of clerkships and their benefits. Don¿t miss this opportunity to find out what judges look for when hiring clerks and which strategies and tips can work best for you. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Robert Barton at robert.barton@law.duke.edu.

Monday, February 18, 2013

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

  • Feb 19
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 19
    Alaskan Tort Reform 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Alaska Law Review has invited Doug Rennie, a former law clerk in the District of Alaska and current clerk to the Hon. Consuelo M. Callahan of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, to give a talk on tort reform in Alaska; Professor Thomas Metzloff will moderate Mr. Rennie's discussion. Lunch will be provided (and partially funded by DBA). For more information, please contact Andrew Perrin (ap188@duke.edu).
  • Feb 19
    BLSA presents: Civil Rights Activism and its Influence on Education Reform 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is bringing a guest speaker from the UNC Center for Civil Rights to talk about civil rights activism and education reform. This event is co-sponsroed by the Education Law & Policy Society. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Nichole Davis at nichole.davis@duke.edu.
  • Feb 19
    Anti-Corruption Investigations and the World Bank: conversation with Robert Delonis, Integrity Vice Presidency of the World Bank 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    What does it mean to work at the World Bank? Mr. Robert Delonis, a Senior Litigation Specialist in the Integrity Vice Presidency with over six years of experience at the Bank, will be joining us to speak about his time and work at the World Bank. Mr. Delonis investigates and pursues sanctions related to fraud and corruption in Bank-financed projects and will talk about his experience working in cross-border project finance, intergovernmental organizations, and anti-corruption investigations. He will also speak about his career path and the types of positions at the World Bank. Lunch will be provided. Hosted by the International Law Society and CPDC and funded in part by DBA. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at Kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 19
    A Debate on Legislation To Prevent Online Piracy and Copyright Infringement 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and the Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society as we welcome Hillel Parness of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. and Professor David Levine of Elon University School of Law as they debate the merits, benefits, and downsides to legislation meant to prevent online piracy and copyright infringement. Both the House and Senate introduced bills with this intent last year, which both failed, but these bills generated a vigorous debate between supporters and opponents that we hope to replicate at this event. With the powerful entertainment industries lobbying for more protection from online piracy and copyright infringement, these attempts are unlikely to be the last congressional attempts to strengthen the existing protections. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.
  • Feb 19
    CANCELED: Entry-Level Appointments Job Talk 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Dawn Cronce at cronce@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 19
    CANCELED: Duke Law Wellness: Smoking Cessation Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Was one of your New Year's resolutions to quit smoking? You're not alone! Get help understanding addiction and strategies on how to quit and not go back. Featuring Dan Perry from the Duke Student Wellness Center. Lunch will be provided.
  • Feb 19
    WLSA Spring Series: Women in the Law - In-house Counsel Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 3000

    Join WLSA for a panel discussion with in-house corporate counsel, Diana Allen (Associate General Counsel at Cree, Inc.), Kimbeley Maney (Senior Counsel at GlaxoSmithKline) and Christy Gudaitis (Associate University Counsel, Duke University and Duke University Health Systems). They will discuss the scope of their legal work as corporate counsel and explain how their career paths led them to in-house positions. Cosponsored by Health Law Society and Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society. Lunch will be served - Enzo's and homemade sweet treats. Financed by DBA. For more information, please contact Haniya Mir at haniya.mir@duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

  • Feb 20
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 20
    Exchange Meeting for Fall 2013 Study Abroad 12:05 PM • Law School 4055

    Join us to learn more about study abroad in general and, in particular, exchange options for Fall 2013. All students interested in international exchange programs are welcome. Duke Law students who have been abroad, as well as current exchange students visiting Duke will speak and answer questions about their experiences. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Tonya Jacobs at jacobs@law.duke.edu. We hope to see you there!
  • Feb 20
    WLSA Coffee & Conversation with Professor Kathryn Bradley 4:30 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join us for coffee & conversation with Professor Kathryn Bradley. Professor Bradley teaches Ethics, Family Law, Globalization of the Family, Readings in Ethics, and Legal Frameworks: Ghana. She will speak about her past experiences in the law and how they have been affected by gender issues. Snacks will be provided and the event is capped at 15 students. To attend you must RSVP to Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.
  • Feb 20
    Lunar New Year Celebration 6:00 PM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    Join the Asian Law Students Association for a night market-style celebration of the Lunar New Year! Stop by for a variety of free food and games. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (http://aaldef.org/). For more information, please contact Zi-Xiang Shen at zs28@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

  • Feb 21
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 21
    Annual Brainerd Currie Memorial Lecture: "Lex Majoris Partis: How the Senate Can End the Filibuster on any Day by Simple Majority Rule." 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Duke Law School welcomes Akhil Reed Amar as the 2013 Currie Memorial Lecture speaker. Amar, the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, will explain his preferred version of the so-called "nuclear option" by which a simple Senate majority may modify or eliminate the Senate's entrenched filibuster practice in his lecture. This event will be webcast. For more information, contact Sandie MacLachlan at sandra.maclachlan@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 21
    DBA Thursday 5:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    The Duke Bar Association is hosting another DBA Thursday. Please come and enjoy a slice of pizza while connecting with professors and classmates. For more information, please contact brian, at brian.flanagan@duke.edu.
  • Feb 21
    Kuumba: A Night of Black Expression 6:00 PM • Fuqua School of Business-Keller West, Faculty Hall

    KUUMBA: A Night of Black Expression will be held at the Fuqua School of Business, Faculty Hall. Please join Duke's Black Law Students Association and Black and Latino Business Association as we host a celebration of the rich and diverse culture, history, and pride of the people of the African Diaspora this Black History Month. Co-sponsored by the Duke Bar Association and the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture. The evening will include a fashion show, live performances, food and more! For more information, please contact ndidi.menkiti@duke.edu.
  • Feb 21
    PILF Auction Mandatory Training Session 6:30 PM • Law School 4045

    The Mandatory Training Session for all PILF Auction & Gala volunteers. We will go over the positions and the time line for the auction. To attend you must already have received a volunteer position. All volunteers must attend either the Afternoon (6:30-7:30pm on Feb. 21) or the Lunchtime (12:15-1:15pm on Feb. 22) Training Session. For more information, please contact Julienne DeWalt at julienne.dewalt@duke.edu.

Friday, February 22, 2013

  • Feb 22
    Duke Forum for Law and Social Change Annual Symposium 9:00 AM • Law School 3043

    The symposium is a day-long event where authors and professionals interested in the subject of obesity prevention will come together and discuss legal mechanisms that can be used to address this issue. The symposium will also provide an opportunity for professionals looking to tackle this issue in the local community to participate in the panels and ideally implement some of the ideas and suggestions that will come out of the discussions. For more information, please contact Shamoor Anis at shamoor.anis@duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    PILF Auction and Gala Ticket Sales 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    **Moved from the 3rd floor tables** Get your ticket to the law school's premiere event of the year, the 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala! Tickets are $20 in advance, but $25 at the door, so buy them now so you can afford to make higher bids! Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. The Auction & Gala is PILF's largest fundraising event; a semiformal and FUN evening for all students, faculty, staff, and family members. For more information, please contact Chad Turner at chad.turner@duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    Top 10 Tips for LLMs to Prepare for the Bar Exam 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join a panel of LLM alumni and SJD students who successfully took and passed the New York Bar for their top 10 tips on preparing for the Bar exam. They will answer your questions such as: 1) Which commercial review course should I take? 2) Should I study the course locally? 3) How should I pace my study? 4) Which test center should I choose? 5) Which hotel to book and when to book it? For more information, contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    PILF Auction Mandatory Training Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    The Mandatory Training Session for all PILF Auction & Gala volunteers. We will go over the positions and the time line for the auction. To attend you must already have received a volunteer position. All volunteers must attend either the Afternoon (6:30-7:30pm on Feb. 21) or the Lunchtime (12:15-1:15pm on Feb. 22) Training Session. For more information, please contact Julienne DeWalt at julienne.dewalt@duke.edu.
  • Feb 22
    Duke Law Wellness: Lemur Center tour 12:30 PM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    Take a break from classes with a visit to the Duke Lemur Center, guided by Student Affairs staff! The tour is free but space is limited. Please email Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu to reserve your spot! The tour will begin at 1pm; please meet in the 3rd floor lobby at 12:30 pm to carpool to the Lemur Center.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

  • Feb 23
    17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala 6:00 PM • See description

    The 17th Annual PILF Auction & Gala will be held on Sat., Feb. 23rd (6pm-11pm NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME) at the Durham Convention Center. Tickets: $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door. Sample Auction Items: reserved library carrel for 2013-2014 school year, basketball signed by Coach K, Lexis & Westlaw points, and dozens of gift certificates from your favorite local restaurants! To be immediately followed by the PILF Auction After Party at West End Wine Bar (Downtown Durham) from 10pm-2am. A percentage of the bar proceeds benefit PILF. http://sites.duke.edu/pilf/events/auction-gala/. Sponsored in part by DBA, GPSC, Fulbright & Jaworski, Skadden and Schulte Roth & Zabel. For more information, contact Julienne DeWalt at jnd7@duke.edu.

Monday, February 25, 2013

  • Feb 25
    Be The Match: Bone Marrow Registry Drive 9:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Be The Match connects blood-cancer patients with their donor match for a life-saving marrow transplant. It is painless to join the registry and gives you the chance to help save a life. This event is in support of a 2012 Duke Law graduate searching for a match for her loved one, but joining the registry gives hope to all of the patients served by Be The Match. For more information, please contact Candice Reder at cmr48@duke.edu.
  • Feb 25
    Exit Loan Counseling 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Exit Loan Counseling Session - Requirement for all 2013 graduates that are federal loan borrowers. For more information, please contact the Student Loan Office at studentloans@duke.edu.
  • Feb 25
    Is Voter Discrimination Really History? 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Please join Professor Kareem Crayton and the American Constitution Society for a discussion of the Supreme Court's upcoming decision in Shelby County v. Holder. The question before the Court is whether Congress exceeded its authority under the Fifteenth Amendment by reauthorizing Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, which requires certain states with a history of voter discrimination to obtain federal "pre-clearance" for changes to voting procedures. Professor Crayton will draw on his extensive research on voter discrimination to discuss whether federal oversight is still justified. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact David Maxwell at david.maxwell@duke.edu.
  • Feb 25
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 25
    CANCELED: Student Workshop Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Student Workshop Series. For more information, please visit http://law.duke.edu/academics/studentscholar/studentpaperseries.
  • Feb 25
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

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  • Feb 25
    Dean's Cup Judge's Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Join Judge Andre Davis (US Court of Appeals - 4th Circuit) and Judge Catherine Eagles (US District Court - Middle District of North Carolina) for a discussion on the value of clerkships and their benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to find out what judges look for when hiring clerks and which strategies and tips can work best for you. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Robert Barton at robert.barton@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 25
    February App Chat: Ebooks and Mobile Devices 3:00 PM • See description

    February's App Chat will be held in Law Library Rm 3211 from 3pm to 4pm. This month's topic is ebooks and mobile devices. To prepare for our discussion, please read this short blog post, "Not enough library ebooks to feed your new gadget properly? Well-stocked national digital library systems could help": http://www.llrx.com/features/nationalebooklibrary. Light refreshments will be served. App Chat is a monthly gathering of members of the Duke Law community interested in sharing information about mobile devices and their applications. For more information please contact Hollie White, Digital Initiatives Librarian, at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 25
    Dean's Cup Moot Court Competition: Final Round 5:45 PM • Law School 3041

    The Duke Law Moot Court Board invites you to the final round of this year's Dean's Cup, Duke's premier oral advocacy competition. The problem involves a constitutional challenge by indigent plaintiffs to Tennessee's felon re-enfranchisement statute, which requires felons to pay all child support and restitution obligations before they can regain their right to vote. The student finalists will be announced. This year's esteemed panel of judges are Hon. Marjorie Rendell (3d Cir.), Hon. Andre Davis (4th Cir.), and Hon. Catherine Eagles (M.D.N.C.). The competition will be followed by a light reception. Please come support your fellow students and see these excellent competitors in action. This event will be webcast.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

  • Feb 26
    The Big Gun Show in Washington: Dueling Visions of Gun Control in the Wake of Sandy Hook 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join the American Constitution Society and Professors Joseph Blocher, Phil Cook, and Chris Schroeder for a discussion about gun control in the wake of Sandy Hook. Professor Cook, from Duke's own Sanford School of Public Policy, will provide an overview and analysis of current legislative and regulatory proposals in Washington. Professor Schroeder will assess the political potential of these proposals, with a focus on the politics of gun control after Sandy Hook. Finally, Professor Blocher, who assisted the merits briefing in District of Columbia v. Heller, will discuss the current constitutional standards underlying this debate. Co-sponsored by Duke Law ACLU. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Andrew Hermiller at andrew.hermiller@duke.edu.
  • Feb 26
    Review of U.S. Rendition Practices by the European Court of Human Rights 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    The European Court of Human Rights recently awarded damages to Khaled El-Masri against Macedonia for the country's participation in a CIA rendition and torture. El-Masri, a German citizen and a car salesman in Germany, was never shown to have any terrorist connections. His detention and mistreatment was likely the result of a mistake involving a similarity between his name and that of a CIA target. The Court found that El-Masri's rendition was "a particularly grave" violation of basic human rights. Henrikas Mickevicius, lawyer and Director of the Human Rights Monitoring Institute in Vilnius, Lithuania, is presenting a lecture on Review of U.S. Rendition Practices by the European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday, February 26 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 4045. Burritos will be provided. For more information, contact cronce@law.duke.edu. This lunch event is co-sponsored by the Center for International & Comparative Law and The Center for Law, Ethics and National Security.
  • Feb 26
    WLSA Executive Board Elections for 2013-2014 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Are you a 1L interested in joining the Executive Board of WLSA for the 2013-2014 academic year? Please attend elections! Voting is open to all WLSA members. For more information, please contact Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu.
  • Feb 26
    Language Tables Spring Kickoff 12:15 PM • Law School 3000

    Join the International Law Society for its Spring Language Table Kickoff. The Language Tables program provides a great way to practice a second language in a conversational setting. Planned language tables include Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Portuguese, and more languages are welcome with interest. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact James Waters at james.waters@duke.edu.
  • Feb 26
    Law as a Vehicle for Moral Disapproval in DOMA, Prop 8, and Amendment 2 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Journal of Gender Law & Policy is hosting its annual symposium on February 26th, 27th and 28th from 12:15-1:15 in Room 4055. This year's speakers will discuss a wide range of provocative topics including gay rights 20 years after Romer (Prof. Linda McClain, Boston University School of Law), preglimony and the rights and responsibilities of expecting parents (Candice Reder, Duke Law 2013), and domestic violence 20 years after the Violence Against Women Act (Prof. Deborah Weissman, UNC School of Law). Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Serena Rwejuna at Serena.Rwejuna@duke.edu.
  • Feb 26
    Know Your Rights! 7:00 PM • See description

    Have you ever wondered what rights you have when dealing with the police? Are you unsure what you can and cannot do when interacting with them? Come find out what rights you do have with the Students for a Sensible Drug Policy and the Law School's ACLU and Federalist Society Chapters! Mr. Raul Pinto of the ACLU of NC Professor James Duane of Regent Law and a Duke University Police Department Officer will discuss your rights and what you should do if you find yourself interacting with the police. The event will be held in Griffith Theatre. For more information, please contact Phil Aubart at pla4@duke.edu.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

  • Feb 27
    Pre-Graduation Fair 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    The Pre-Graduation Fair provides 3L's, LLM's and LLMLE's the opportunity to ask graduation-related questions and check items off their graduation "to-do" lists. All graduation students should stop by. Representatives from the Offices of Student Affairs, Registrar, the Career and Professional Development Center, and Alumni & Development, representing the 2013 Class Gift, will attend.
  • Feb 27
    International Litigation and Trial Practice: A Conversation With Aya Kobori, JD/LLM '02 12:15 PM • Law School 3000

    Please join HLSA, BLSA and OUTLaw for a lunchtime conversation with Aya Kobori (Duke JD/LLM '02), a senior associate practicing in the Global Competition and Commercial Litigation groups at White & Case, LLP. Mrs. Kobori will discuss her experiences in multi-district commercial litigation, antitrust, and corporate internal investigations. Lunch will be served and questions are highly encouraged! For more information, please contact Elizabeth Martinez at elizabeth.martinez@duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    A Conversation with Film Producer and Duke Law '06 Alum Teddy Schwarzman 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the Sports & Entertainment Law Society and the JD/MBA Club as we welcome film producer and Duke Law '06 Alum Teddy Schwarzman. He was listed as one of ten producers who changed Hollywood in 2012. Teddy will spend an hour discussing his experience as a lawyer, film finance executive and founder of Black Bear Pictures. Lunch will be provided. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Shelby Highstein at shelby.highstein@duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    Preglimony: Sharing Financial Responsibility for Prospective Parents 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Journal of Gender Law & Policy is hosting its annual symposium on February 26th, 27th and 28th from 12:15-1:15 in Room 4055. This year's speakers will discuss a wide range of provocative topics including gay rights 20 years after Romer (Prof. Linda McClain, Boston University School of Law), preglimony and the rights and responsibilities of expecting parents (Candice Reder, Duke Law 2013), and domestic violence 20 years after the Violence Against Women Act (Prof. Deborah Weissman, UNC School of Law). Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Serena Rwejuna at Serena.Rwejuna@duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    Bribery in the Law: A Conversation with Mauricio Almar about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The International Law Society invites you to learn about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and its impact on legal compliance programs. Mauricio Almar, a recent Duke Law Graduate, is a bilingual associate in Arnold & Porter LLP's Washington, DC office. His focus at Arnold & Porter is on the FCPA and additional anti-corruption laws. Mr. Almar will speak about what it means to work with the FCPA and the challenges involved. Mr. Almar will further discuss his career path that led him to Arnold & Porter and his current focus on anti-corruption laws, as well as his life as an associate. Sponsored by DBA and Arnold & Porter. Lunch will be provided. For more information contact Ashley Chase at ashley.chase@duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    CANCELED: WLSA Coffee & Conversation with Professor Dimond 1:30 PM • Law School 4172

    Please join us for coffee & conversation with Professor Diane Dimond. Professor Dimond teaches Legal Writing and Negotiation. She will speak about her past experiences in the law and how they have been affected by gender issues. Snacks will be provided and the event is capped at 15 students. To attend you must RSVP to Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.
  • Feb 27
    Duke Law Wellness: Basketball with your professors! 4:15 PM • See description

    Take some time to get away from class with a pick-up basketball game with Prof. Guy Charles and Prof. Barak Richman! We will meet at Wilson Rec Center at 4:15pm.. Please bring your Duke card. For more information and directions to Wilson Rec Center, contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    Meet our international Visiting Scholars/Professors and SJDs 4:30 PM • Law School Third Floor Mezzanine

    This is for FACULTY ONLY: a get-together of faculty and our SJDs and Visiting Scholars/Professor from abroad. Join us for wine & cheese in the 3rd floor mezzanine. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    Twiggs-Beskind Mock Trial Finals 6:00 PM • Law School 4049

    Come watch some of Duke Law's finest mock trial advocates compete in the final round of this years Twiggs-Beskind Cup. Competitors Chauneice Davis, Christopher Hood, Christopher Robins, and Peter Singh will take on Michael D'Ippolito, Thomas Cull, Jennifer Linn, and Lucy Partain in a murder trial. There will be a reception following the event. For more information, please contact casteel.scherger@duke.edu.
  • Feb 27
    Calling all Law alumnae! "Alternative Careers for Lawyers" - Washington, DC 6:30 PM • See description

    Law alumnae are welcome to attend a career advisory network dinner, presented by the Duke DC Women's Forum. Speakers include Valerie T. Broadie L'79, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, Michelle Tuffin T'92, U.S Travel Association, and Stephanie Lam Dolan, B'11, L'11, Deloitte Consulting LLP. RSVP by clicking on the link https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/DUKE/events/event_order.... Please disregard the notation that this program is full, and add your name to the wait list provided. This is a "bring your own dinner" gathering. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Jackson at Jackson@dcw.org.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

  • Feb 28
    PBS Thursdays: PILF Bake Sale 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    The Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) is hosting its monthly PBS Thursdays bake sale to raise money to support students seeking summer public interest positions. There will be brownies, cookies and more! From 10AM-5PM in the Star Commons Foyer. Cash only. For more information, please contact Valerie Rymar at valeriya.rymar@duke.edu.
  • Feb 28
    International Comparison of Recent Developments in Patent Law 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Elizabeth Fuller of Bird and Bird will travel from Europe to speak with our own Arti Rai about recent developments in patent law in the United States and Europe. The speakers will focus on the proposal for a centralized European patent system, the unified patent courts, the America Invents Act, and the impacts of these changes on the global patent landscape. Funded by DBA. For more information, please contact Zach Ruby at zir2@duke.edu.
  • Feb 28
    Curt Bradley's Book Lecture: "International Law in the U.S. Legal System" 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join Professor Curt Bradley as he lectures on his newly released book, "International Law in the U.S. Legal System." This lecture is co-sponsored by the Center for Law, Ethics and National Security and the Center for International and Comparative Law. "International Law in the U.S. Legal System" explores the dynamic intersection between international law and the domestic legal system within the United States and covers both settled principles as well as unresolved issues and areas of controversy. Lunch will be served. Please see http://web.law.duke.edu/cicl/news/story?id=8047&u=26 for more information, or contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Feb 28
    Reauthorizing VAWA: Rexamining Legal Theories Shaping Domestic Violence Law 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Journal of Gender Law & Policy is hosting its annual symposium on February 26th, 27th and 28th from 12:15-1:15 in Room 4055. This year's speakers will discuss a wide range of provocative topics including gay rights 20 years after Romer (Prof. Linda McClain, Boston University School of Law), preglimony and the rights and responsibilities of expecting parents (Candice Reder, Duke Law 2013), and domestic violence 20 years after the Violence Against Women Act (Prof. Deborah Weissman, UNC School of Law). Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Serena Rwejuna at Serena.Rwejuna@duke.edu.
  • Feb 28
    The War on Drugs: Is it Worth Fighting? 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Radley Balko - writer for the Huffington Post and Reason.com - joins the Federalist Society for a close look at the "War on Drugs." An outspoken critic of drug control efforts, Mr. Balko has written on the topic many times. In a time of budget deficits, financial crises and spending cuts, should we be spending as much money as we are on combating drugs? Are we having any real effect? Should drugs be legalized? Join us! Funded by DBA. Cosponsored by BLSA and HLSA. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Feb 28
    2L Summer Success: The Business & Economics of Law Firms 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Dean Bruce Elvin as he provides an overview on the economics of law firms. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.

Friday, March 1, 2013

Saturday, March 2, 2013

  • Mar 2
    National Security Law Conference 8:00 AM • Law School 3041

    Sponsored by the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security with support from the Program in Public Law. For more information, please click on the link to visit the conference website.

Monday, March 4, 2013

  • Mar 4
    Student Workshop Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Student Workshop Series. For more information, please visit http://law.duke.edu/academics/studentscholar/studentpaperseries.

    http://law.duke.edu/academics/studentscholar/studentpaperseries

  • Mar 4
    Zotero and Mendeley: Using Citation Managers for Legal Resources 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Ciara Healy, the librarian for Psychology and Neuroscience at Perkins-Bostock Library, will be discussing two citation managers, Zotero and Mendeley. Zotero is an open source citation management system accessible as a plug-in for Firefox, also working with Safari and Chrome as well as a stand-alone version that works offline. Though few, if any, citation management systems work seamlessly with legal databases like WestLaw and Lexis-Nexis, Zotero offers the flexibility of being able to capture, store and organize collections of citations for almost any web-based information. Mendeley is a citation management system that has a web and computer-based presence that captures citation information and allows users to organize, share, track and collaborate with other Mendeley users around citations and .pdf documents. Mendeley is popular in Europe and offers detailed statistics, also know an "alt-metrics", on uploaded papers and citations. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 4
    Rules and Their Consequences: The Ethics of Lawyering in Theory and Practice 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join Myles Lynk, Chair of the ABA's Standing Committee on Professional Discipline, and Alice Mine, North Carolina Bar Ethics Counsel on Monday, March 4 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 4047 as they present on the ways in which lawyers' ethical duties affect and determine how lawyers practice law. For more information, please contact Sharon Sebolt at sharon.sebolt@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 4
    Contemporary Legal Challenges in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Gilad Noam, Senior Deputy to Israel's State Attorney and lecturer in international criminal law at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, will discuss the legal issues and challenges posed by Hamas' shelling of Israeli towns, Israel's 2012 "Pillar of Defense" operation in the Gaza strip, and the UN General Assembly's resolution upgrading the status of the PLO's observer mission to the UN to that of "non-member Observer State." For more information contact Professor Morris or Nir Shnaiderman (nir.shnaiderman@duke.edu).
  • Mar 4
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

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  • Mar 4
    CANCELED: Hardt Cup Informational Session 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    More information to follow.
  • Mar 4
    A Visit with Judge David Sentelle 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Senior Judge David Sentelle of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will join the Federalist Society to discuss National Security and the recently created United States Court of Military Commission Review. Professor, now Judge Scott Silliman was appointed to this court in 2011 and confirmed in 2012. The D.C. Circuit is the court of review for the Us Court of Military Commission Review which is the appellate court for the Guantanamo Bay Trials. Join us for Bojangles and Cookies! For more information contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 4
    Successful Communication Skills between Lawyers and Businesspeople 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join the Business Law Society in a conversation with Gordon R. Kanofsky '80, CEO of Ameristar Casinos, Inc. Gordy will be discussing his career progression and transition from attorney to executive. For more information, please contact Ali Mirsaidi (avm9@duke.edu).
  • Mar 4
    Alumni and Admitted Student Reception in NYC 7:00 PM • Off-campus

    Alumni are invited to join Dean David F. Levi at a reception to welcome prospective students recently admitted to Duke Law School from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. This gathering will be an opportunity to share your Duke Law experience. RSVP by February 25, 2013. For more information, please contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

  • Mar 5
    Iran, Mysticism, and the Rule of Law 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor and Duke Alum Afsheen John Radsan and Professor Mohsen Kadivar join the Federalist Society for an interesting look at Iran. Although Iran is constantly in the news, how much do you really know about it? Professor Radsan brings his expertise on Iran gained from his work as a consultant to the American Iranian Council and to Search for Common Ground, his running of the "Iran Commercial Initiative" for the US Chamber of Commerce from 1999-2001. Professor Radsan has also had a speech about US policy toward Iran broadcast by C-Span. Professor Kadivar, a Muslim scholar, an Iranian dissident who has been in exile since 2008, and a visiting research professor of Islamic studies at Duke University will provide a commentary on Professor Radsan's presentation. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 5
    Second Parent Adoption Post Amendment 1 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    OUTLaw and the Duke Law chapter of the ACLU are excited to welcome Caitlin Breedlove, from Southerners On New Ground (SONG), Christopher Brook, from the ACLU of North Carolina, and Sharon Thompson, from the Sharon Thompson Law Group. The panel joins moderator, Professor Sharon Holland, Associate Professor in the Departments of English/ AAAS/ Women's Studies at Duke, in a discussion on Second Parent Adoption in North Carolina post Amendment 1. For more information, please contact Brandon Edmond at brandon.edmond@duke.edu.
  • Mar 5
    CANCELED: Hardt Cup Informational Session 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Moot Court Board invites all 1Ls to this simulation of a preliminary Hardt Cup round, argued and judged by members of the Board. The goal of the session is to give students an accurate depiction of what their mandatory Hardt Cup rounds will look like. Students will also get a chance to ask any further questions they may have on the process. For more information, please contact hardtcup2013@gmail.com.
  • Mar 5
    Alumni and Admitted Student Reception in DC 6:30 PM • Off-campus

    Alumni are invited to join Dean David F. Levi at a reception to welcome prospective students recently admitted to Duke Law School from 6:30-8:30pm at Hogan Lovells. We hope you will come and share your Duke Law experience. RSVP by clicking on the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9KUkNQW54dhEJeZ by February 26, 2013. For more information, please contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Thursday, March 7, 2013

  • Mar 7
    CANCELED: Transitions from Atrocity 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join us for a discussion on how countries move forward and restructure after atrocities including wars, genocides, and humanitarian crises. We will focus on post-conflict transitions in Africa and the Middle East. For more information, please contact Erica Kassman at erica.kassman@duke.edu
  • Mar 7
    National Popular Vote: Time to Get Rid of the Electoral College? 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor Emeritus John Baker (LSU Law) joins the Federalist Society to debate Mr. Pat Rosenstiel, National Popular Vote Spokesman about the idea of a national popular vote for President. Although the idea received a little traction during the election, there is actually a strong national movement to do just that. Eight states and D.C. have enacted legislation to award their electoral votes to the candidate receiving the most ballots cast across the nation. This legislation will take effect if states possessing a majority of the electoral votes enact the same. Join us for this interesting discussion of electoral reform! For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 7
    Guardian ad Litem Advocate Attorney Workshop: Family Law and other relevant bodies of law 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Guardian ad Litems serve in family law court as advocates for children in state custody. This event will discuss the legal stages of the process as well as other relevant bodies of law that come into play in family court. Durham County Attorney Advocate Christy Hamilton Mallott will be speaking. Sponsored by DBA. For more information, please contact Talley Wood at talley.wood@duke.edu.
  • Mar 7
    Summer Success Series Part II. Keys to Job Success and Survival: Friendly Advice from Hiring Partners and General Counsel 4:30 PM • Law School 3037

    Four high-performing law firm partners and general counsel - all alumni - will provide concrete advice to excel on the job and avoid missteps. Join our graduates from Simpson Thacher, BearingPoint (formerly KPMG), K&L Gates, and Fowler White for this lively discussion as you head into summer and permanent jobs. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Emily Sharples at sharples@law.duke.edu.

Friday, March 8, 2013

Saturday, March 9, 2013

  • Mar 9
    Teen Moot Court Training (Street Law) 10:00 AM • Law School 4049

    The Durham County Teen Court youth courtroom officials will practice for the statewide Teen Court Moot Court competition in the Duke Law moot court room. For more information, please contact Benjamin Holt at benjamin.holt@duke.edu.

Monday, March 11, 2013

  • Mar 11
    Spring Break All Day • See description

    Spring Break: Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th. Classes are not in session during this time.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

  • Mar 12
    Spring Break All Day • See description

    Spring Break: Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th. Classes are not in session during this time.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Friday, March 15, 2013

  • Mar 15
    Spring Break All Day • See description

    Spring Break: Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th. Classes are not in session during this time.
  • Mar 15
    We The People State Competition 7:00 AM • Law School 3041

    The primary goal of this instructional program is to promote civic competence and responsibility in elementary, middle and high school students. Students study materials relating to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the principles and development of constitutional democracy in the United States. High school classes may choose to culminate their study through participation in competitions styled as simulated congressional hearings. Sponsored by the Program in Public Law and the North Carolina Bar Association. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 15
    Duke Law School Reunion and Alumni Weekend in Berlin 8:00 AM • See description

    Alums and friends in Germany and Europe are invited to attend a Duke Law School Reunion and Alumni Weekend in Berlin. Guest speakers will include Judy Horowitz, Associate Dean for International Studies at Duke Law and the Architect of Duke Law's International Programs, Donald L. Horowitz, James B. Duke Professor of Law and Political Science and currently, Fellow of the American Academy in Berlin, and Jennifer D'A. Maher, Associate Dean for International Studies and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke Law. Register by email through Markus Nauheim or by telephone (+49 89 189 33 122). More details coming soon!
  • Mar 15
    Federal Judges Conference 8:00 AM • Law School 4047

    For more information, contact Scott Silliman at Silliman@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

  • Mar 16
    Duke Law School Reunion and Alumni Weekend in Berlin 8:00 AM • See description

    Alums and friends in Germany and Europe are invited to attend a Duke Law School Reunion and Alumni Weekend in Berlin. Guest speakers will include Judy Horowitz, Associate Dean for International Studies at Duke Law and the Architect of Duke Law's International Programs, Donald L. Horowitz, James B. Duke Professor of Law and Political Science and currently, Fellow of the American Academy in Berlin, and Jennifer D'A. Maher, Associate Dean for International Studies and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke Law. Register by email through Markus Nauheim or by telephone (+49 89 189 33 122). More details coming soon!

Monday, March 18, 2013

  • Mar 18
    Skype Basics 10:00 AM • See description

    This one hour session will go over the basics of using Skype. Sessions are held on Monday, March 18 from 10am to 11am and Monday, March 25 from 2pm to 3pm in Law Library Rm 3211. Participants will learn how to sign up for a Skype account, add/find contacts, initiate calls, and screenshare. Please direct any questions to Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu. To register, enter your NetID, and choose an available session at the http://law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup2/.

    http://law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup2/

  • Mar 18
    Simpson Thacher Academic Series Part 2: Moot Court Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Just in time for Hardt Cup! Please join associates from Simpson Thacher's New York office for an informative discussion on oral advocacy, Moot Court Board, and the Hardt Cup Competition. This event will provide invaluable insight into oral advocacy at Duke, while emphasizing the real-world relevance of the Moot Court Board experience. One of the panel members is a former member of the Board and Hardt Cup finalist. A current member of the Moot Court Board will also be present to answer any questions you may have. Co-sponsored by BLSA and the Moot Court Board. For more information and to RSVP to the reception, please contact Kenton Atta-Krah (kenton.atta-krah@duke.edu).
  • Mar 18
    Entrepeneurship, Innovation, and Disruption in the Legal Field 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The Federalist Society welcomes Mr. Aaron Bare, Founder and CEO of Buzz Mouth, to speak on how law affects business growth. Drawing from his extensive experience, which includes building and selling six companies as well as his work at Buzz Mouth, an international digital strategy firm, Mr. Bare will provide an interesting commentary as to the law's effect on entrepreneurship and innovation. Funding generously provided by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 18
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

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  • Mar 18
    The CIA's Predator Drones: Law and Policy 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Please join the National Security Law Society for a lunch provided by Cookout and an insightful presentation on the CIA's predator drones. Our guest speaker, Professor Fred Hitz, will discuss the legal implications of using the Predator drone in the Af-Pak region, Yemen , Somalia, and elsewhere. Professor Hitz worked as a legislative counsel for the CIA. In 1990, he was appointed as its first statutory inspector general, a position he served as until his retirement in 1998. He is currently a senior fellow at the University of Virginia's Center for National Security Law. For more information, please contact Christopher Pilch at christopher.pilch@duke.edu.
  • Mar 18
    Student Workshop Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Student Workshop Series. For more information, please click "More" to visit the website.

    http://law.duke.edu/academics/studentscholar/studentpaperseries

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

  • Mar 19
    Student Technology Survey 11:30 AM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    Students are invited to take the 2013 Duke Law Student Technology Survey. Stop by the table outside the library from 11:30am to 1:30pm to take the survey. Each participant gets one free cookie for participating in person. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 19
    Dean's 1L Lecture Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Dean's Course is designed to provide 1Ls with an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the law, hear from a variety of faculty about their areas of scholarship and interest, and provide some context for the 1L curriculum. This lecture will be provided by Professor Jim Salzman and will focus on the regulatory state. For more information please contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 19
    Summer Success Series Part III. Acing Client Service: Developing and Maintaining Superior Client Relations 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    89% of attorneys recently characterized strong client relationships as "critical" to their success. A core factor in employers¿ evaluation of their summer associates and interns is their client service orientation. What this means is not always obvious. Consider, that your first "clients" will be more senior attorneys and colleagues, for example. Learn how to demonstrate this critical attribute from the National Hiring Partner of K&L Gates, one of the world's largest law firms. For more information, please contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 19
    March App Chat: Apps for Hobbies 2:00 PM • See description

    March App Chat will be held on March 19th from 2-3pm in the Digital Initiatives Lab (Law Library Rm3211). The theme for this month's App Chat is Apps for Hobbies. Come learn about great apps for photography, making music, and games. Packaged snacks will be provided for attendees. App Chat is a monthly gathering of Duke Law Faculty, Staff, and Students interested in learning about mobile devices, mobile applications, and their uses. For more information or questions, please contact Digital Initiatives Librarian Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

  • Mar 20
    Student Technology Survey 11:30 AM • Law School 3rd Floor Loggia

    Students are invited to take the 2013 Duke Law Student Technology Survey. Stop by the table outside the library from 11:30am to 1:30pm to take the survey. Each participant gets one free cookie for participating in person. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 20
    Anatomy of a Deal with Vinson & Elkins 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Join the law firm of Vinson & Elkins for the unique opportunity to walk through a transaction from the beginning stages to the closing. Will Jordan, a Capital Markets Associate in the Houston office, and a 2005 Duke Law Graduate, will be leading the presentation. This is a great opportunity for 1Ls who are not sure what transactional law is about, and for 2Ls who will be working in transactional law this upcoming summer. This event is open to everyone, and is being co-sponsored by OUTLaw and BLSA. Lunch from The Q Shack will be served. Please RSVP to csnodgrass@velaw.com so we can get enough food for everyone. For more information contact Ricardo Muniz at rm172@duke.edu, or Christin Snodgrass at csnodgrass@velaw.com.
  • Mar 20
    Voter ID Laws: Preventing Fraud or Promoting Disenfranchisement? 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Voter ID laws are popping up in states all over the country. Proponents say they are necessary to prevent voter fraud. Opponents claim they are solutions designed to address problems that don't really exist. Even more troubling, they might even be used to disenfranchise large swaths of our nation's poor. Please join the Duke Law ACLU in welcoming Allison Riggs from the Southern Coalition for Social Justice and Jen Frye from Democracy NC for a discussion about this controversial topic! Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Steve Wagner at sdw27@duke.edu. Sponsored by DBA.
  • Mar 20
    100 Years of the 17th Amendment 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Join the Federalist Society and Professor Tuan Samahon of Villanova Law for an interesting discussion of the 17th Amendment and its effect on our governmental structure. Can the political safeguard of federalism be restored? What role did the Seventeenth Amendment play in stripping the states of a seat at the national legislative table? This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 17th Amendment, which is an under-appreciated structural amendment to the Constitution that fundamentally altered the national/state federal balance. What benefits resulted, if any, from the direct election of U.S. senators? For more information contact pla4@duke.edu
  • Mar 20
    POSTPONED TO 3/27/13: WLSA Coffee & Conversation with Professor Doriane Coleman 4:00 PM • Law School 4040

    Please join us for coffee & conversation with Professor Doriane Coleman. Professor Coleman teaches Torts, Children & the Law, and Genetics & the Law. She will speak about her past experiences in the law and how they have been affected by gender issues. Snacks will be provided and the event is capped at 15 students. To attend you must RSVP to Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.
  • Mar 20
    1L Blueprint for Success Networking & Employer Expo 5:00 PM • Off-campus

    All 1Ls are cordially invited to attend the annual Blueprint for Professional Success Networking Event and Practice Area Expo taking place at the Durham Hilton, the signature networking event bringing together First Year Duke Law Students and prospective law firm employers. Learn about a wide array of practice areas and meet high-profile Duke Law School alumni from the public sector whose careers have spanned public service and law firm work. Please note: There will not be a Hardt Cup round taking place this night, so all 1Ls should plan to attend. For more information, please contact Joanna Bell at joanna.bell@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.law.duke.edu/career/blueprint

Thursday, March 21, 2013

  • Mar 21
    Law Alumni Lunch with Justice Willett and Professor Metzloff - Austin, TX 11:30 AM • Off-campus

    Law Alumni in Austin, TX are invited to a "dutch treat" lunch with Justice Don Willett ('92 JD/MA), Supreme Court of Texas, and Professor Tom Metzloff at 11:30 a.m. at Ironworks BBQ. RSVP by March 18 by clicking on the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5BwH28CWB0dgglL. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

    http://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5BwH28CWB0dgglL

  • Mar 21
    CANCELED: What's Wrong with Washington? 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    More details to follow. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    Refugee Students in Public Schools 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Courtney McCurdy of Lutheran Family Services in Raleigh, an agency that helps refugee families acclimate to life in a new country, will discuss the difficulties confronting refugee children as they enter the public school system. For more information, please contact David Wolfe at dpw15@duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    The Ethics of Intelligence and Covert Operations 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Mr. Gary Bernsten, former CIA Operative and author of "Jawbreaker" joins the Federalist Society to discuss the ethics of intelligence and covert operations. Professor Madeline Morris will provide a brief response to Mr. Bernsten's presentation. Cosponsored by Concerned Veterans for America. The Pig BBQ will be served (We'll have the mac and cheese in addition to meat). For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    JLSA General Body Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4040

    The Jewish Law Students Association will be meeting to discuss our upcoming Annual Duke Law Passover Seder and to discuss leadership selection for the upcoming school year. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Anton Brett at anton.brett@duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    Qualtrics Basics 1:30 PM • See description

    This one hour session will go over the basics of using Qualtrics. Sessions are held on Thursday, March 21 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm and Thursday, March 28 from 3pm to 4pm in Law Library Rm 3211. Participants will learn how to sign up for a Duke Qualtrics account, create basic surveys, and create basic forms. Please direct any questions to Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu To register, enter your NetID, and choose an available session at the http://law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup.
  • Mar 21
    Reception with Dean Levi in L.A. 7:00 PM • Off-campus

    Please join Dean David F. Levi at a reception with your fellow alumni and prospective students recently admitted to Duke Law School. Learn about current events at the Law School, including the recent launch of the Duke Forward capital campaign. RSVP by clicking the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8p0972dNEuIAIJv by Tuesday, March 19. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 21
    2nd Annual North Carolina Law & Policy Symposium 7:30 PM • See description

    The Duke Law Innocence Project will be co-hosting a criminal justice symposium on Friday, March 22, 2013 with criminal justice organizations from Appalachian State, Campbell, Elon, and UNC. The theme of the symposium will be how students can better engage with community criminal justice organizations. It will take place at UNC and will include conversations with community leaders from across the state. Henderson Hill is confirmed to be the keynote speaker and, among others, UNC will be planning a panel on death penalty policy. Henderson Hill is the current Federal Public Defender of the Western District of North Carolina. He has also worked for the Federal Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and founded the Center for Death Penalty Litigation in 1995. He is very involved with community and criminal justice issues in North Carolina. For more information, please visit: http://sites.duke.edu/communitysymposium/.

Friday, March 22, 2013

  • Mar 22
    POSTPONED TO 4/16/13 - Professor Katharine Bartlett Interview 9:30 AM • Law School 4042

    The Goodson Law Library Special Collections Working Group invites you to join us for a faculty oral history interview with Professor Katharine T. Bartlett. Professor Bartlett served as Dean from 2000-2007 and has been a member of the faculty since 1983. She teaches family law, employment discrimination law, gender and law, and contracts, and publishes widely in the fields of family law, gender theory, employment law, theories of social change, and legal education. Please join us and learn more about Professor Bartlett, her years at Duke, and what brought her to Duke Law School. For more information, please contact Marguerite Most at most@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 22
    Theorizing Human Rights: A Conference in Honor of James Nickel 9:45 AM • West Duke 101

    For more than 30 years, James Nickel has provided a clear voice on human rights and mentored students in human rights law and theory, jurisprudence, and political philosophy. In honor of his distinguished career and work, KIE will be hosting a conference on March 22-23. Panel topics include Morality to Law, Human Rights and Democracy, Global Justice and the Resource Curse, Linkage Arguments, and Human Rights and Dignity.

    http://kenan.ethics.duke.edu/humanrights/theorizing-human-rights-a-conference-in-honor-of-james-nickel-march-22-23/

  • Mar 22
    2nd Annual North Carolina Law & Policy Symposium 11:00 AM • See description

    The Duke Law Innocence Project will be co-hosting a criminal justice symposium on Friday, March 22, 2013 with criminal justice organizations from Appalachian State, Campbell, Elon, and UNC. The theme of the symposium will be how students can better engage with community criminal justice organizations. It will take place at UNC and will include conversations with community leaders from across the state. Henderson Hill is confirmed to be the keynote speaker and, among others, UNC will be planning a panel on death penalty policy. Henderson Hill is the current Federal Public Defender of the Western District of North Carolina. He has also worked for the Federal Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia and founded the Center for Death Penalty Litigation in 1995. He is very involved with community and criminal justice issues in North Carolina. For more information, please visit: http://sites.duke.edu/communitysymposium/.
  • Mar 22
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 22
    Dedicated to Durham 12:15 PM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Sign Up for Dedicated to Durham! The event will be taking place from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. We will meet in the Blue Lounge at 12:30 p.m., then head out to our sites. You can sign up at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dEV2.... For more information, please contact Hyatt Howard at hyatt.howard@duke.edu.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dEV2a1Bibm9oNzltZFp6Wm5xeW13bXc6MQ

Saturday, March 23, 2013

  • Mar 23
    Duke Forward San Francisco 1:30 AM • See description

    Join Dean Levi and your fellow Duke alumni for this Duke Forward celebration. San Francisco is the second stop in an extraordinary series of events that the University is hosting to celebrate the September 2012 launch of the $3.25 billion Duke Forward campaign¿and what it means for the university's future. Register now at dukeforward.duke.edu/ontheroad. For more information, please contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 23
    Legitimacy and International Courts Roundtable 8:00 AM • Law School 4044

    By invitation only. For more information, please contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 23
    Theorizing Human Rights: A Conference in Honor of James Nickel 9:00 AM • West Duke 101

    For more than 30 years, James Nickel has provided a clear voice on human rights and mentored students in human rights law and theory, jurisprudence, and political philosophy. In honor of his distinguished career and work, KIE will be hosting a conference on March 22-23. Panel topics include Morality to Law, Human Rights and Democracy, Global Justice and the Resource Curse, Linkage Arguments, and Human Rights and Dignity.

    http://kenan.ethics.duke.edu/humanrights/theorizing-human-rights-a-conference-in-honor-of-james-nickel-march-22-23/

  • Mar 23
    15th Annual Public Interest Retreat 2:00 PM • See description

    Come take a field trip with other people interested in public interest/government work and learn about the different pathways to get there, whether through working in these fields right after graduation or after working in private practice first or through pro bono work on the side. Share your experiences from summer internships, law school clubs, etc. Spend your afternoon getting to know peers and alumni, eating free food, and drinking free beer! The retreat will take place over 5 hours (2pm to 7pm) on Saturday, March 23rd at the Trotter Building in the Motorco/Fullsteam area of Durham. For more information please contact Mike McGrath at mike.mcgrath@duke.edu or Danli Song at danli.song@duke.edu.
  • Mar 23
    Tricky Dick 4: The Duke Law Games 8:00 PM • Off-campus

    Tricky Dick 4: The Duke Law Games is the fourth installment of Duke Law's annual variety show. Come enjoy this hilariously irreverent take on The Hunger Games featuring Dean Belk, Professors Dunlap, Cox and Schmalbeck and a whole host of Duke Law's most talented students! Tricky Dick 4: The Duke Law Games will take place in the St. Joseph's Performance Hall at Hayti Heritage Center located at 804 Old Fayetteville St. Durham, NC 27701. Tickets are available for pre-sale purchase at lunch for $10 and will be sold for $15 at the door--cash only. For more information, please contact Emily Munson @ esmunson13@gmail.com.

Monday, March 25, 2013

  • Mar 25
    1Ls: Course Selection & Targeted Career Planning: Corporate-Transactional Law 9:30 AM • Law School 4055

    Join a panel of Duke Law Professors and Corporate Partners for a detailed discussion on how to build academic and professional experiences that support a career in corporate-transactional law. Jointly sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Career & Professional Development Center, this session is part of the Professional Development Core Curriculum for the Class of 2015. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu
  • Mar 25
    Duke Photography Portrait Session 10:00 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Duke Photography will hold a photo session for students. For this special session only, Duke Law will pay for the sitting fees and you will be able to purchase the photo of your choice for just $25. Your photo can be submitted to the Duke Law Student Directory (law.duke.edu/studir), which is used by employers and faculty (as well as your classmates), and used for your personal use (Mother's Day gift, perhaps?). Sign up for the photo session by visiting http://bit.ly/15ZjffZ. You will be able to review and purchase your photos from the session on Duke Photography's web site. Don't forget to wear business attire! Please contact Valerie Marino at valerie.marino@law.duke.edu with questions.
  • Mar 25
    Foreign Treaties, Federal Power, and States' Rights 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    David Rivkin, from Baker Hostetler, joins Federalist Society and Professor Curtis Bradley for a discussion on the impact of foreign treaties on states' rights. Mr. Rivkin has been involved in numerous high profile cases involving the role of international law in domestic courts. What rights do individuals have to sue under the Tenth Amendment to challenge federal statutes that implement foreign treaties? Join us for Cookout and Cupcakes! For more information, please contact Phil Aubart at phil.aubart@duke.edu.
  • Mar 25
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ

  • Mar 25
    BLSA General Body Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    All students are invited to attend the general body meeting for the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). Please come and hear about upcoming events and opportunities sponsored by BLSA. Elections of the new BLSA board will also take place. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Linda Atiase at linda.atiase@duke.edu.
  • Mar 25
    Conversation with Facebook Public Policy Attorney 12:45 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join us for a talk with Matt Perault, head of policy development at Facebook. Mr. Perault manages the company's strategy on global policy issues. After the talk, we will move to Room 4172 for an informal chat with Mr. Perault. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, please contact Laura Brockington at brockington@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 25
    Skype Basics 2:00 PM • See description

    This one hour session will go over the basics of using Skype. Sessions are held on Monday, March 18 from 10am to 11am and Monday, March 25 from 2pm to 3pm in Law Library Rm 3211. Participants will learn how to sign up for a Skype account, add/find contacts, initiate calls, and screenshare. Please direct any questions to Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu. To register, enter your NetID, and choose an available session at the http://law.duke.edu/lib/dil/signup2/.
  • Mar 25
    WLSA Judicial Dinner 5:30 PM • Off-campus

    Join WLSA at Tyler's Restaurant in Durham for a dinner with judges from the N.C. Supreme Court, N.C. Court of Appeals, N.C. Special Superior Court, and N.C. District Court. At small table discussions, they will discuss the scope of their legal work and explain how their career paths led them to these judicial positions. They will also answer questions on clerking in North Carolina. Cosponsored by Career Services and DBA. Dinner will be provided. This event is capped at 20 students.To attend you must RSVP to Zharna Shah, new VP of Career Development, at zharna.shah@lawnet.duke.edu.
  • Mar 25
    Duke Law Alumni Reunion in Vienna 6:00 PM • See description

    Alums and friends in Europe are invited to attend a Duke Law Alumni Reunion in Vienna. Reception is at 6:00 p.m. at Brandstatter Rechtsanwalte GMBH, Wallnerstrasse 3, A-1010 Wien. Dinner to follow¿ details to be announced. Featured guests include Jennifer D'A. Maher, Associate Dean for International Studies and Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke Law; Charles Holton, Senior Lecturer in Law and Coach, Vis Moot Arbitration Team; and Duke Vis Team Members. Register with Victoria Rosengren at Victoria.rosengren@bma-law.com.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

  • Mar 26
    Is Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act Still Needed? 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The Supreme Court has held Section 5 to be Constitutional in the past on the premise that it was needed, but that Congress would need to reconsider the justification for it when renewed. In 2006, Congress renewed the Voting Rights Act including Section 5 in full without any analysis of whether Federal pre-clearance of local election law changes is still serving a needed purpose. Should the constitutionality of Section 5 be upheld in light of current statistics? SCOTUS will decide in Shelby County v. Holder. For more information, please contact pla4@duke.edu
  • Mar 26
    Piecing the Puzzle Together -- The Next Steps to Judicial Clerkships 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Don't miss this opportunity to learn from those who know your situation best. Get tips and pointers from 3L Duke Students who will begin clerking in 2013. Find out which methods and strategies worked best for them, and get advice that can help you in obtaining your clerkship position. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Robert Barton at robert.barton@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 26
    1L Journal Information Panel 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join Duke's nine journals to learn more about the Casenote Competition, the journals' requirements for membership and why membership on a journal is an important component of your legal education. Dean Levi and the Editors-in-Chief of Duke's journals will speak. Attendance at this program is strongly encouraged for all 1Ls who plan to compete in the Casenote Competition for journal membership. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Devon Damiano at devon.damiano@duke.edu.
  • Mar 26
    Food Sovereignty and Food Security 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Join the International Law Society and Professor Jeff Ward for a discussion on the emerging debate surrounding international food issues which impact local communities both abroad and domestically, including the Durham community! The panel will include Professor Jeff Ward, a Duke JD/LLM graduate and the supervising attorney in Duke's Community Enterprise Clinic; Dr. William Schanbacher, a Duke Divinity School graduate and current professor at the University of South Florida; and Dr. Greg Pillar, a professor at Queen's University in Charlotte. Funded by DBA and the Blueprint Fund. For more information, please contact Brittany Cassell at mbc15@duke.edu.
  • Mar 26
    Audio "Screening" of the Prop 8 Arguments 1:30 PM • Law School 4049

    The Supreme Court has authorized same-day release (by 1pm) of Oral Argument recordings in the Prop 8 challenge, Hollingsworth v. Perry. We will be listening to the audio, which is expected to be about an hour long. Feel free to stop by for part or all. For more information, please contact Haley Warden Rogers at haleywarden@gmail.com.
  • Mar 26
    BCG Information Session for PhDs, Postdocs, MDs & JDs 5:30 PM • Teer 203

    We invite all Duke University PhDs/MDs/JDs/post-docs to an information session on:Please register for session here: http://recruiting.bcg.com/Appointment/Signup.asp?Schedule=3339 (make sure to RSVP so we have enough seating/food for everyone)A networking reception with BCG advanced degree hires will follow the info session.The Bridge to BCG info session is designed to teach you more about our Bridge to BCG program and share how you can get to know BCG over the next few months. Students interested in a consulting career who are completing their degrees in 2014 are invited to attend. If you are currently a practicing MD or in residency, or a post-doc, the 2014 graduation date requirement does not apply. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

  • Mar 27
    How to protect your Privacy against "Smart" Surveillance in Japan 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Professor Itsuko Yamaguchi from the University of Tokyo will give a comparative overview of what is state-of-the-art technology which enables "smart" surveillance encroaching into your daily life, what is the concept of "data privacy" in Japanese law, and how we can fight back to protect your privacy. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 27
    Dean's 1L Lecture Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The Dean's Course is designed to provide 1Ls with an opportunity to learn about various aspects of the law, hear from a variety of faculty about their areas of scholarship and interest, and provide some context for the 1L curriculum. This lecture will be provided by Professor Lisa Griffin and will focus on criminal law and professionalism. For more information please contact Anne Sherman at sherman@law.duke.edu.
  • Mar 27
    Audio "Screening" of Oral Arguments in the DOMA case 3:30 PM • Law School 4049

    The Supreme Court has authorized same-day release (by 2pm) of Oral Argument recordings in the Defense of Marriage Act challenge, Windsor v. United States. We will be listening to the audio, which is expected to be about an hour long. Feel free to stop by for part or all. For more information, please contact Haley Warden Rogers at haleywarden@gmail.com.
  • Mar 27
    WLSA Coffee & Conversation with Professor Doriane Coleman 4:00 PM • Law School 4044

    Please join us for coffee & conversation with Professor Doriane Coleman. Professor Coleman teaches Torts, Children & the Law, and Genetics & the Law. She will speak about her past experiences in the law and how they have been affected by gender issues. Snacks will be provided and the event is capped at 15 students. To attend you must RSVP to Katelyn Saner at kes54@duke.edu. Funded by DBA.
  • Mar 27
    Kickoff Meeting for Court Jesters 4:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Kickoff meeting for the the Court Jesters, the Duke Law Improv Troupe. Come chat with the exec and learn about exciting ways to get involved with the group. No comedy experience required.
  • Mar 27
    Gideon's Trumpet: A Movie Screening and Discussion 6:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Please join ACS this Wednesday evening to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright. Details are below. What: Screening of Gideon's Trumpet, which depicts the story behind the Supreme Court's landmark decision requiring states to provide counsel for indigent criminal defendants. Q&A session with Professor Jim Coleman. Dinner will be served. When: 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27th. Where: Room 3041. For more information, please contact Hyatt Howard at hyatt.howard@duke.edu.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Friday, March 29, 2013

Monday, April 1, 2013

  • Apr 1
    1Ls: Course Selection & Targeted Career Planning: Government/Public Interest 9:30 AM • Law School 3043

    Join Professor Andrew Foster and Dean Kim Bart for a detailed discussion on how to build academic and professional experiences that support a career in public interest or government. Jointly sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Career & Professional Development Center, this session is part of the Professional Development Core Curriculum for the Class of 2015. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu
  • Apr 1
    DJCIL All-Member Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    DJCIL All-Member Meeting. For more information, please contact Michael Wolfe at mrw29@duke.edu.
  • Apr 1
    LLMLE Speaker Series: Cam Hosie 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Careers in International Business Law Speaker Series is pleased to welcome Cameron Hosie LLM '10, Principal at 8 Rivers Capital/Net Power, a Durham-based private equity firm. Prior to joining 8 Rivers Capital/Net Power, Mr. Hosie, a New Zealand native, spent five years working on cross-border M&A and joint ventures in Russia and Europe as an associate at the Moscow office of Clifford Chance, an international law firm. Mr. Hosie will give a brief lunchtime talk about his experiences for students with interest in international finance, emerging technologies, working in-house, and securities regulations. RSVP to LLMLE@law.duke.edu by March 29. Space is limited to 40 students.
  • Apr 1
    DBA Finance Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4044

    The DBA Finance Committee meets to approve funding requests from DBA sponsored organizations. If you would like to request funding, please click the title above, then click the "More" button to fill out the form, and send a representative to the meeting at least two weeks prior to your event. Please contact Jana Kovich at Jana.Kovich@duke.edu with questions.

    http://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEIzMVhaMHpzbmhxUlYtOGdWOHhQaXc6MQ

  • Apr 1
    Student Workshop Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Student Workshop Series. For more information, please click "More" to visit the website.

    http://law.duke.edu/academics/studentscholar/studentpaperseries

  • Apr 1
    Summer Success Series Part IV. Legal Research Refresher -- What to Know Before You Go 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Are you ready for real-world legal research? Join the Duke Law research instructors to learn about the latest tools that practitioners use, low-cost research database alternatives, and how to navigate local court rules and dockets. Co-sponsored by the J. Michael Goodson Law Library and the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 1
    50 Years Post-Gideon: A Modern Day Public Defender's Perspective 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    This event marks the first installment of the Duke Litigators "Lunch With a Litigator" series. The 50th anniversary of the landmark case, Gideon v. Wainwright has spurred much discussion in the legal community. Scholars question the true impact of this decision on criminal law, especially when considering the substantial, and sometimes overwhelming, public defender caseload. Please join us in welcoming Duke Law graduate, Katherine Shea, as she discusses her opinion on this subject and her life (ups and down included) as a North Carolina Federal public defender. This catered (non-pizza) lunch is sure to be highly informative and fuel conversation outside of the lecture series. For more information, please contact Chauneice Davis at chauneice.davis@duke.edu. -- Funding for the event is provided by the Duke Bar Association.
  • Apr 1
    Beach Access vs. Private Property Rights in North Carolina 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    J. David Breemer, Principal Attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the Federalist Society for a discussion of one of the hottest topics in North Carolina property law. Professor Salzman will provide a commentary. To what extent must private property ownership, use and development in coastal areas give way to public beach access rights as erosion moves the beach inland? In North Carolina, the Town of Nags Head claims that, when erosion moves the vegetation line landward of privately owned "dry beach" parcels, those lots instantly become open to public use and access under a "public trust doctrine" theory, and any pre-existing homes on the area are subject to removal as nuisances for inhibiting public beach access. No compensation is offered to the owners. No hearing is provided by the Town before they determine private dry beach areas are now public and homes on the area, illegal. Two cases currently being litigated by Mr. Breemer are pending in the 4th Circuit. For more information contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Apr 1
    Racial Profiling 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Raul Pinto of the North Carolina ACLU will visit to review racial profiling in North Carolina and the Alamance County Sheriff's Office. Sponsored by the DBA. For more information contact Steve Wagner at stephen.wagner@duke.edu.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

  • Apr 2
    1L Mandatory Casenote Trainings 9:45 AM • Law School 3043

    Mandatory 1L Casenote Training Session: All 1Ls planning to participate in the Casenote Competition for journal membership are required to attend one of the mandatory training sessions for the Law School's electronic submission system. This is the first of the two meetings. Please bring your laptop. For more information, please contact the Casenote Committee at casenote@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 2
    2013 Class Photo 12:00 PM • See description

    The official class photo for all JDs, LLMs, and LLM-LEs for the Class of 2013. You must wear a dark suit for the shoot. Location: Front Lawn. Rain date: April 3, 2013. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Affairs.
  • Apr 2
    1Ls - Preparing for the 2L Job Search Part II: Interview to Get the 2L Offer 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Make sure you're ready for 2L interviews, which can start as early as the 1L summer! Career Center advisors will share proven 2L job search techniques successfully leveraged by your upper-class colleagues, with a particular emphasis on essential interview preparations that start today. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Please note: This session is a required component of the Career Center's Professional Development Core Curriculum for the Class of 2015 and is being offered twice to accommodate all students in the class. First-year students need only attend one the two sessions offered, and may pick the time that best fits their schedule. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 2
    MOOCs at Duke: a Teaching with Technology Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    Faculty Only: Information Services has invited three pioneers of teaching a MOOC (massive open online course) through Duke's partnership with Coursera (coursera.org): Mohamed Noor, Earl D. McLean Professor and Associate Chair of Biology; Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, Chauncey Stillman Professor of Practical Ethics in the Department of Philosophy and the Kenan Institute for Ethics; and Ram Neta, Associate Professor of Philosophy at UNC. They will share their experiences and insight into this new mode of teaching and learning. Duke Law faculty members only; lunch will be served. By invitation only.
  • Apr 2
    Judge Amul Roger Thapar 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Judge Thapar and Professor Sara Beale will be joining the Federalist Society and the Asian Law Student Association to discuss the overcriminalization. Judge Thapar sits as a federal district court judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky and has received rave reviews on the topic. Professor Beale has written extensively about the issue. How often do you get to see a professor and Federal Judge discuss an issue? Join us for this great opportunity to hear the perspective of a federal district court judge! We'll be serving Bojangles, and will have Birthday Cake in honor of someone special's birthday! For more information contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Apr 2
    1Ls - Preparing for the 2L Job Search Part II: Interview to Get the 2L Offer 4:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Make sure you're ready for 2L interviews, which can start as early as the 1L summer. Career Center advisors will share proven 2L job search techniques successfully leveraged by your upper-class colleagues, with a particular emphasis on essential interview preparations that start today. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. Please note: This session is a required component of the Career Center's Professional Development Core Curriculum for the Class of 2015 and is being offered twice to accommodate all students in the class. First-year students need only attend one the two sessions offered, and may pick the time that best fits their schedule. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

  • Apr 3
    Mandatory 1L Casenote Training Session 9:45 AM • Law School 3043

    Mandatory 1L Casenote Training Session: All 1Ls planning to participate in the Casenote Competition for journal membership are required to attend one of the mandatory training sessions for the Law School's electronic submission system. This is the second of the two meetings. Please bring your laptop. For more information, please contact the Casenote Committee at casenote@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 3
    Righting Wrongs: A Conversation with John R. Dunne 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    The Asian Law Students Association is proud to welcome John R. Dunne, former Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and current Senior Counsel at Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP. At the Civil Rights Division, Mr. Dunne oversaw the U.S. government's formal apology and redress to Japanese Americans forced to relocate into internment camps during World War II. Mr. Dunne will reflect on the implementation of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, as well as his distinguished career in public service. Lunch will be provided. For more information, please contact Zi-Xiang Shen at zs28@duke.edu. This event is generously sponsored by the Program in Public Law.
  • Apr 3
    Duke Law Democrats Elections and Wrap-Up 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    Please join the Duke Law Democrats as we elect next year's board! All who are interested, even if you were not particularly active this year, are encouraged to apply. We will be electing a new President, Vice President, Social Chair, Events Chair, and 3L Rep. Come learn about the positions and be prepared to say a couple sentences on why you want to be involved. Or just come to vote and hear us recap our successes this year! For more information or if you want to apply but cannot attend, please contact Devon Damiano at devon.damiano@duke.edu.
  • Apr 3
    Summer Success Series Part V. Secrets of Your Success: A Hiring Chair's Insights About the Offer Process 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Matthew McGuire, Hiring Partner for Alston & Bird, LLP's Research Triangle office, will speak candidly concerning those indicators which most often catapult law students to the front of offer line and/or unwittingly sabotage their future success. Opportunities such as this are rare and the lessons to be learned universal, so we hope you'll make plans to attend. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 3
    Info Session NY Bar: LL.M. Certificate of Attendance Form 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The NY State Board of Law Examiners has just published the NEW form to certify attendance at the LLM program. Every LLM student planning to take the NY Bar Exam has to fill out this form. We will hold a mandatory Information Session for all LLM students to show you how to fill out the form correctly and answer your questions. Please make sure to bring a copy of your class schedule for the fall and spring semesters and a printed copy of the attached form. We encourage you to review the form ahead of time. For more information, please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@gmail.com.
  • Apr 3
    Guns in America Today 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    The Federalist Society is pleased to welcome Sandy Froman, the former President of the National Rifle Association, and Mark Kleinschmidt, Mayor of Chapel Hill to Duke Law. Froman, a Harvard educated attorney and NRA-certified firearms instructor will be debating the topic of firearms in America with Mayor Kleinschmidt, also an attorney. Professor Jeff Welty of the UNC School of Government and 1999 Duke Law Graduate will provide moderate the debate. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu

Thursday, April 4, 2013

  • Apr 4
    Annual Bernstein Lecture 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    Professor Nicola Lacey, of All Souls College at Oxford University, will be presenting the 2013 Annual Bernstein Lecture titled "Comparative Criminal Justice: An Institutional Approach." Lunch will be provided. Please see https://law.duke.edu/news/annual-bernstein-lecture/ for more information or contact Ali Prince at ali.prince@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 4
    Desert Flower: Movie Screening and Dinner 6:30 PM • Law School 4045

    Join the Human Rights Law Society for a non-pizza dinner movie screening of the film Desert Flower. The film is based on the true story of the journey of super model Waris Dirie and her forced circumcision in the Somali desert, when she was 5 years old. After the film, we will be conducting an informal panel discussion. To RSVP, please contact Joline Doedens at jyd@duke.edu. Funding provided by DBA.
  • Apr 4
    Duke Law in DC: International Program with Curtis Bradley 6:30 PM • See description

    Alumni are invited to a program with Curtis Bradley, William Van Alstyne Professor of Law, Professor of Public Policy Studies, and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, during which he will discuss and sign copies of his new book, International Law in the U.S. Legal System. The event will take place at Miller & Chevalier. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP by clicking on the link https://duke.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5o46BJmKvUBIn8p by April 1st. Questions? Contact Carol Lilley at carol.lilley@law.duke.edu.

Friday, April 5, 2013

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Monday, April 8, 2013

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

  • Apr 10
    Public Interest and Pro Bono Open House 9:00 AM • See description

    Please stop by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono (Room 4050) to enjoy refreshments and beverages, and swap stories with your classmates! This open house is for all students who completed pro bono placements or demonstrated leadership in public interest activities during the 2012-2013 academic year. Sponsored by the Office of Public Interest and Pro Bono. For more information, contact Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 10
    "Just in Time" Career Fair 10:00 AM • See description

    The "Just in Time" Career Fair brings together several schools at Duke (Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke Law School and the Nicholas School of the Environment). The fair primarily has an information booth format for you to learn more about the organizations present. It will be held at Fuqua School of Business in the Fox Student Center. For more information and details on registering for the career fair, please visit http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/justintime/index.html. Dress is business attire. For a list of participating employers, please click http://www.nicholas.duke.edu/justintime/student.html.
  • Apr 10
    1Ls - Preparing for the 2L Job Search Part III: Pursuing Positions at Law Firms 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    A successful 2L search has many facets, and requires a professional plan. This session will address: the economy's expected impact on the 2013 recruiting season' the elements of a strategic 2L search; the choices you'll need to make; the actions you'll want to take; key dates; and the host of resources available to help you excel. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu. Please note: This session is being offered twice (at 12:15 PM and 4:00 PM) to accommodate all students in the Class of 2015 focused on careers in the private sector. First-year students need only attend one the two sessions offered, and may pick the time that best fits their schedule. In lieu of attending this session, students focused primarily on careers in the public interest or government may attend Pursuing Positions in Government & Public Interest, being held on Thursday, April 11.
  • Apr 10
    CANCELED: An Illustration of Economic Analysis: Competition and Rabbis 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    Join the Law & Economics Society for a presentation on Antitrust considerations in the context of Rabbi hiring by Professor Barak Richman. Lunch will be served. Funded by DBA. For more information, please contact Edward Tang at edward.tang@duke.edu.
  • Apr 10
    Arizona v. United States: Immigration and Federalism 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Mr. Stephen Cox, General Counsel of the Apache Corporation and special consultant to the FBI joins the Federalist society to discuss the Arizona v. United States immigration case. What is federalism's role in immigration? What does the Arizona case mean for the future? How are businesses affected by immigration? Join us for what promises to be an interesting discussion. We'll be having the PIG BBQ! Mac and Cheese will be there for the vegetarian types. For more information, please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Apr 10
    OUTLaw Spring Meeting and Exec Board Elections 12:15 PM • Law School 4172

    OUTLaw will be holding Exec Board elections as well as discussing end of the year details and Lavender Law funding initiatives. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Brandon Edmond at brandon.edmond@duke.edu.
  • Apr 10
    1Ls - Preparing for the 2L Job Search Part III: Pursuing Positions at Law Firms 4:15 PM • Law School 3037

    A successful 2L search has many facets, and requires a professional plan. This session will address: the economy's expected impact on the 2013 recruiting season; the elements of a strategic 2L search; the choices you'll need to make; the actions you'll want to take; key dates; and the host of resources available to help you excel. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu. Please note: In lieu of attending this session, students focused primarily on careers in the public interest or government may attend Pursuing Positions in Government & Public Interest, being held on Thursday, April 11.
  • Apr 10
    1Ls - Preparing for the 2L Job Search Part IV: A Mixer with 2Ls and 3Ls 5:15 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Want to know what it's like to work in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, DC or internationally during the summer? Don't miss this opportunity to talk with 2Ls and 3Ls who have worked in the same geographic areas that interest you. This is also an opportunity to ask any other pressing questions regarding your upcoming summer. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, please contact Emily Sharples at sharples@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 10
    McKinsey & Company Information Session 6:00 PM • Searle Center Lecture Hall

    Please join McKinsey & Company to learn about our work, our people and our exciting career opportunities for APD candidates, including our 2013 summer weekend programs and our 2014 full-time hiring opportunities. Join us on campus to meet our consultants and learn about these exciting opportunities. The event will be held at the Lecture Hall in the Searle Center, and we ask that you RSVP so that we can have an accurate count of attendees. For more information, please contact Joanna Bell at joanna.bell@law.duke.edu.

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DukeApril10

  • Apr 10
    "The House I Live In" Film Screening 6:00 PM • Law School 3037

    "The House I Live In" is an award-winning documentary that provides a penetrating look inside America's criminal justice system, revealing the profound human rights implications of U.S. drug policy. This event is co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society, ACLU, Innocence Project, and Students for a Sensible Drug Policy. Funding provided by DBA. Non-pizza dinner will be served. For more information, please contact Ellie Marranzini at elmarranzini@gmail.com.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

  • Apr 11
    CANCELED: Coffee with McKinsey & Company 9:30 AM • Law School 4044

    Join us for coffee and conversation with representatives from McKinsey & Company. For more information, please contact Joanna Bell at joanna.bell@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 11
    1Ls - Preparing for the 2L Job Search Part V: Pursuing Positions in Government & Public Interest 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The 2L job search is different and varied if you are pursuing public interest or government positions. Attend this presentation to learn more about: how to plan accordingly during your 1L summer; how OCI fits in; and what to expect during your 2L year. Jointly sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center and the Office of Public Interest & Pro Bono. For more information, contact the Career Center at careercenter@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 11
    A visit with Judge Barrington Parker 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Judge Barrington Parker Joins the Federalist Society for what is sure to be an interesting discussion. One of the few judges to be appointed by Presidents from different parties, he was appointed to the District Court by President Clinton and elevated to the 2d Circuit by President George W. Bush. Join us for this special opportunity to interact with a Judge from the Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. For more information please contact pla4@duke.edu.
  • Apr 11
    Zero Chance of Passage: The Pioneering Charter School Story 12:15 PM • Law School 3043

    Join Ember Reichgott Junge, Duke Law '77, to hear the story behind the first charter school law. Thirty years ago there were no state charter schools. Today more than two million students attend charter schools in over 40 states and the District of Columbia. As a Minnesota state senator, Reichgott Junge worked for three years to ensure the passage of the initial charter school legislation. Her book provides an insider's look at the legislative process and the compromises sometimes necessary as a bill becomes a law. "Twenty years later, I'd say the most important thing I learned is that compromise is not defeat. It is a strength." Come hear how Reichgott Junge mustered the votes for her vision to become law. Co-sponsored by the Goodson Law Library and the Duke Education Law and Policy Society. For more information, contact Marguerite Most at most@law.duke.edu or David Wolfe at david.p.wolfe@lawnet.duke.edu.

    http://law.duke.edu/news/ember-reichgott-junge-77/

  • Apr 11
    ACLU Board Elections 12:15 PM • Law School 4049

    The Duke Law ALCU will be electing officers for the following academic year. To apply for a position, email the Duke Law ACLU Board at dukelaw.aclu@gmail.com. For more information including position availabilities and descriptions, email Steve Wagner at saw27@duke.edu.
  • Apr 11
    The Right to "Do Politics" and Not Just Speak: Thinking about the Constitutional Protections for Political Action 12:15 PM • Law School 4055

    The Duke Law Program in Public Law and ACS present Robert Bauer, partner at Perkins Coie, and former White House counsel to President Barack Obama from December of 2009 until June of 2011. He also served as General Counsel to President Obama's re-election committee and to Obama for America, as well as General Counsel to the Democratic National Committee. For more information, please contact Dana Norvell at norvell@law.duke.edu.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Monday, April 15, 2013

  • Apr 15
    CANCELED: Student Workshop Series 12:15 PM • Law School 3171

    Student Workshop Series. For more information, please click "More" to visit the website.

    http://law.duke.edu/academics/studentscholar/studentpaperseries

  • Apr 15
    CANCELED: Conversation with Manuel Sager '85, Ambassador of Switzerland to the U.S. 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    Please join us for a conversation with Manuel Sager '85, who was appointed Ambassador of Swizterland to the United States of America in 2010. Additional details TBD. For more information please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 15
    2013 D.O.N.E. Awards 12:15 PM • Law School 3041

    The DONE Awards are DBA's awards ceremony honoring Duke Law's Outstanding and Noteworthy Endeavors. Capped by the Distinguished Teacher Award, various students and student organizations will be honored. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Josh Aronoff at joshua.aronoff@duke.edu.
  • Apr 15
    Copyright, Copyfraud, and the Prosecution of Aaron Swartz 12:15 PM • Law School 3037

    Professor Jason Mazzone will talk about the prosecution of Aaron Swartz in connection with the broader problem of copyright claims beyond their legitimate scope. Professor Mazzone is the Lynn H. Murray Faculty Scholar in Law at the University of Illinois College of Law and the author of Copyfraud and Other Abuses of Intellectual Property Law. For more information, please contact Athul Acharya at aka19@duke.edu.
  • Apr 15
    Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Healthcare 12:15 PM • Law School 4045

    The Association for Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Law and Entrepreneurship Society present this conversation about entrepreneurship and innovation in healthcare. The event will feature Bob Creeden, Executive Director of the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, and Founder and former Managing Partner for the Partners Innovation Fund (PIF), at Partners Healthcare in Boston. For questions, please contact Julian Veshi at jv60@duke.edu. Lunch will be served.
  • Apr 15
    Last Day of Class Celebration 3:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Come celebrate the last day of classes with ice cream in Star Commons, served to you by the Office of Student Affairs! For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 15
    VITA Wrap up meeting and celebration 4:00 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Current VITA volunteers, IRS Spec agents, and representatives of our host agencies are invited to an end of tax year wrap-up meeting and recognition celebration. Please rsvp to Kim Burrucker at burrucker@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 15
    Off the Record a Cappella End of Semester Concert 6:30 PM • Law School 4047

    Join us for Off the Record a Cappella's End of Semester Concert! Come take a study break and hear your favorite law school a cappella group one last time before the year ends! Starts at 6:30pm. Dinner will be served. Contact maria.garcia@duke.edu with questions.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

  • Apr 16
    Professor Katharine Bartlett Interview 9:30 AM • Law School 4042

    The Goodson Law Library Special Collections Working Group invites you to join us for a faculty oral history interview with Professor Katharine T. Bartlett. Professor Bartlett served as Dean from 2000-2007 and has been a member of the faculty since 1983. She teaches family law, employment discrimination law, gender and law, and contracts, and publishes widely in the fields of family law, gender theory, employment law, theories of social change, and legal education. Please join us and learn more about Professor Bartlett, her years at Duke, and what brought her to Duke Law School. For more information, please contact Marguerite Most at most@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Friday, April 19, 2013

  • Apr 19
    Technology-Assisted Review Conference 8:00 AM • Off-campus

    Washington Plaza Hotel, Washington DC - The conference critically examines the usefulness and effectiveness of "technology-assisted" review as a tool whose proponents assert will substantially reduce ediscovery costs. "Technology-assisted" review is also referred to sometimes as "predictive-coding" review or "computer-assisted" review. Its utility was challenged and upheld in Da Silva Moore (2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23350 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 24, 2012)), a decision rendered by Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck and confirmed by U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter (11 Civ. 1279 (ALC)(AJP)). Under the new technology, senior lawyers review a few thousand documents for relevancy and privilege, which provides information for artificial intelligence to do the same for the remainder of the electronically stored information in an iterative process, potentially substantially reducing the costs of manual review.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/april2013

  • Apr 19
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

  • Apr 23
    Exam Study Break: Massages 11:30 AM • Law School Blue Lounge

    Take a break from studying for exams with a relaxing massage! Please sign up for a time slot in Student Affairs, Office 2007. For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Thursday, April 25, 2013

  • Apr 25
    April App Chat: Email 3:00 PM • See description

    April App Chat will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in Law Library Rm 3211. This month's topic is Email. Come share tips and tricks for managing email on all your various devices. Potential talking points are: Can apps and social media replace traditional email? What place does email have in our professional lives? To prepare for this gathering, please read this short news article called "Beyond email: the constantly changing realm of communication": http://sils.unc.edu/news/2013/beyond-e-mail. For more information, please contact Hollie White at hollie.white@law.duke.edu.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Sunday, April 28, 2013

  • Apr 28
    Study Break: Bagels and Coffee 10:00 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Take a break from studying with bagels and coffee, served to you by the Student Affairs staff! For more information, please contact Sarah Battersby at sarah.battersby@law.duke.edu.
  • Apr 28
    Duke Alums Engage in Southern California 1:00 PM • See description

    Alumni, friends, and family are invited to volunteer with the Downtown Women's Center, which strives to help homeless women end their homelessness. Starting at 1:00pm, volunteers will assist in a clothing drive and prepare and serve "snack packs." Learn more and register with Kareem Cook '94, MBA'00.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

  • Apr 30
    SJD DIssertation Defense Avraham Osterman 9:30 AM • Law School 4042

    SJD Dissertation Defense Avrahm Osterman | Supervisor: Professor Jerry Reichman | Readers: Professors Jamie Boyle, David Lange, Arti Rai, Ruth Okediji (University of Minnesota Law School). This event is only open to current SJD candidates and students. For more information please contact Stefanie Kandzia at stefanie.kandzia@law.duke.edu.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

  • May 1
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.
  • May 1
    Innocence Project party 5:00 PM • Law School Beber Sculpture Garden

    Please join us as we celebrate the end of another successful year of work with the Innocence Project! We will have drinks, snacks, and lawn games. Guests are welcome. For more information, please contact Ellie Marranzini at elmarranzini@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

  • May 2
    Future of Multi-District Litigation Conference 8:00 AM • Off-campus

    Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, Arlington,VA -This invitation-only conference builds on Judge John Heyburn's evaluation of and proposals improving the MDL process and Professor Francis McGovern's survey of experienced MDL lawyers. The conference is part of the Duke Conference: Bench-Bar-Academy Distinguished Lawyers' Series. The conference continues the ongoing interchange on improvements to the MDL process between the bench and bar.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/may2013

  • May 2
    1Ls - Preparing for the 2L Job Search Part III: Pursuing Positions at Law Firms, Make-Up Session 12:15 PM • Law School 4047

    A successful 2L search has many facets, and requires a professional plan. This session will address: the economy's expected impact on the 2013 recruiting season; the elements of a strategic 2L search; the choices you'll need to make; the actions you'll want to take; key dates; and the host of resources available to help you excel. Sponsored by the Career & Professional Development Center. For more information, contact Alan Dickinson at dickinson@law.duke.edu.

Friday, May 3, 2013

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Monday, May 6, 2013

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

  • May 8
    The New York Bar Handwriting Sample Certification Session 11:00 AM • Law School 3041

    Students planning on taking the New York Bar in July or February of this year should attend this session in order to complete their New York Bar Handwriting Certificate Form. Those who cannot attend are encouraged to come to the Registrar's office to have their form witnessed AFTER graduation. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

  • May 9
    Governing Faculty Meeting 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Frances Conrad at Conrad@law.duke.edu.
  • May 9
    Graduation Gala 7:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Celebrate with your classmates, faculty, and administrators at this semi-formal reception and dance. This event will feature a slide show and the presentation of the Class Gift, Justin Miller Graduation Awards, and LLM Award, followed by dancing. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres with beer and wine served. You, the graduate, are invited at no charge compliments of Duke Law. Guests - $30 each. Semi-formal attire recommended.

Friday, May 10, 2013

  • May 10
    Family Barbecue 5:00 PM • Sarah P. Duke Gardens

    Bring your family and indulge in pulled pork, barbecued chicken, coleslaw, and banana pudding (vegetarian option also provided). Tickets are $15; free for children under the age of 5.
  • May 10
    Candlelight Dinner (International students and guests) 7:00 PM • Law School Star Commons

    This event proves to be one of the most special of the year, as international students' and LLM students' families and friends travel from around the world to share in graduation. Sponsored by the Office of International Studies. Attendance is free. Business casual to semi-formal attire is recommended.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

  • May 11
    Lives in the Law with U.S. Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. 3:00 PM • Law School 3041

    Dean David F. Levi will interviewU.S. Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli, Jr.on his life in the law. This event is for the Duke Law Class of 2013 and their guests who RSVP. For more information, please contact the Events Office at events@law.duke.edu.
  • May 11
    Student Line Up for Hooding 4:30 PM • Cameron Indoor Stadium

    Students should line up promptly at 4:30 p.m. Follow the directional signs. For more information, contact events@law.duke.edu.
  • May 11
    Law School Hooding Ceremony 5:30 PM • Cameron Indoor Stadium

    4:30 PM: student line-up; 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM: Graduation ceremony solely for the Law School. Graduating students will have their names individually read and be presented with their law hoods on stage. DVDs of the ceremony as well as individual student pictures will be available for purchase.
  • May 11
    Champagne Farewell 7:30 PM • Law School Star Commons

    Immediately following the Hooding Ceremony, Law School, Star Commons - Share a glass with friends, family, and fellow graduating students. All are welcome. There is no program.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

  • May 12
    Student Line-up 8:45 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Students will line up to proceed to Wallace Wade Stadium for the University Graduation Exercises.
  • May 12
    University Commencement Ceremony 10:00 AM • Wallace Wade Stadium

    Student line-up leaves the Law School Star Commons at 8:45 AM to walk to Wallace Wade Stadium. Commencement ceremony begins at 10 AM.
  • May 12
    Diploma Pick-up 11:30 AM • Law School Star Commons

    Stop by the Law School after the Graduation Exercises diploma pick-up and JD regalia return.

Monday, May 13, 2013

  • May 13
    Patent Law Institute 1:00 PM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies in association with the American Intellectual Property Law Association is holding a one-week intensive training program, which will address important developments in patent law. Designed for practicing lawyers and leaders whose work requires a deep understanding of the fast-moving area of patent law, this program focuses on practical strategies for navigating the new procedures set out in the America Invents Act. Participants also will develop a comprehensive understanding of the case law that is shaping patent and intellectual property litigation. The faculty includes Duke Law scholars, legislative and executive branch officials, experienced lawyers, and prominent United States judges -- a unique combination of knowledge, insight, and experience that distinguishes this accelerated learning program from traditional educational programs. For more information and to register, click on the title link.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/patentlawintensive

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  • May 14
    Patent Law Institute 8:30 AM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies in association with the American Intellectual Property Law Association is holding a one-week intensive training program, which will address important developments in patent law. Designed for practicing lawyers and leaders whose work requires a deep understanding of the fast-moving area of patent law, this program focuses on practical strategies for navigating the new procedures set out in the America Invents Act. Participants also will develop a comprehensive understanding of the case law that is shaping patent and intellectual property litigation. The faculty includes Duke Law scholars, legislative and executive branch officials, experienced lawyers, and prominent United States judges -- a unique combination of knowledge, insight, and experience that distinguishes this accelerated learning program from traditional educational programs. For more information and to register, click on the title link.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/patentlawintensive

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

  • May 15
    Patent Law Institute 8:30 AM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies in association with the American Intellectual Property Law Association is holding a one-week intensive training program, which will address important developments in patent law. Designed for practicing lawyers and leaders whose work requires a deep understanding of the fast-moving area of patent law, this program focuses on practical strategies for navigating the new procedures set out in the America Invents Act. Participants also will develop a comprehensive understanding of the case law that is shaping patent and intellectual property litigation. The faculty includes Duke Law scholars, legislative and executive branch officials, experienced lawyers, and prominent United States judges -- a unique combination of knowledge, insight, and experience that distinguishes this accelerated learning program from traditional educational programs. For more information and to register, click on the title link.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/patentlawintensive

  • May 15
    Faculty Workshop 12:15 PM • Law School 4042

    For more information, please contact Fred Kameny at fred.kameny@law.duke.edu.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

  • May 16
    Patent Law Institute 8:30 AM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies in association with the American Intellectual Property Law Association is holding a one-week intensive training program, which will address important developments in patent law. Designed for practicing lawyers and leaders whose work requires a deep understanding of the fast-moving area of patent law, this program focuses on practical strategies for navigating the new procedures set out in the America Invents Act. Participants also will develop a comprehensive understanding of the case law that is shaping patent and intellectual property litigation. The faculty includes Duke Law scholars, legislative and executive branch officials, experienced lawyers, and prominent United States judges -- a unique combination of knowledge, insight, and experience that distinguishes this accelerated learning program from traditional educational programs. For more information and to register, click on the title link.

    http://law.duke.edu/judicialstudies/conferences/patentlawintensive

Friday, May 17, 2013

  • May 17
    Patent Law Institute 8:30 AM • Law School 4045

    The Duke Law Center for Judicial Studies in association with the American Intellectual Property Law Association is holding a one-week intensive training program, which will address important developments in patent law. Designed for practicing lawyers and leaders whose work requires a deep understanding of the fast-moving area of patent law, this program focuses on practical strategies for navigating the new procedures set out in the America Invents Act. Participants also will develop a comprehensive understanding of the case law that is shaping patent and intellectual property litigation. The faculty includes Duke Law scholars, legislative and executive branch officials, experienced lawyers, and prominent United States judges -- a unique combination of knowledge, insight, and experience that distinguishes this accelerated learning program from traditional educational programs. For more information and to register, click on the title link.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

  • May 21
    CANCELED: Effectively Communicating in English with Non-Native English Speaking Advisors and Business Partners 12:15 PM • Law School 4172

    Please join Lucas Kurtz, a North Carolina attorney currently working at a prominent Brazilian law firm of Manhães Moreira Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil. Mr. Kurtz's areas of focus are assisting U.S. Companies with establishing and operating business in Brazil and general Brazilian compliance requirements. Mr. Lucas will share his experiences on communicating with non-native clients in English, discuss the current state of Brazilian legal market, and talk about finding job opportunities abroad. For more information, please contact Oleg Kobelev at kobelev@law.duke.edu.

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