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Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has appointed
P. Kelly Tompkins '81, recently retired executive vice president and chief operating officer of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., as a Leader-in-Residence.
"I am humbled and most grateful to have the opportunity to serve the law school that has been singularly impactful on my professional career," said Tompkins. "I look forward to continuing my support of Cleveland-Marshall by working closely with
Dean (Lee) Fisher, the faculty, alumni and most importantly our students to help them mature professionally and become the citizen lawyers our country so vitally needs."
As part of his duties as Leader-in-Residence, Tompkins will maintain an on-campus office presence for discussions with students and faculty. He will conduct formal and informal gatherings with students, staff, and faculty, guest lecture, assist with advancement and participate in leadership meetings.
"Kelly Tompkins has forged a remarkable career since graduating from our law school," said
C|M|LAW Dean Lee Fisher. "His many leadership positions in the corporate sector and the community make him a great role model for our students interested in careers at the intersection of law, business and community leadership."
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C|M|LAW's
Global Space Law Center will offer an online course during the summer of 2018,
"Space Law: A Global View," that will cover the fundamentals of space law. The course will be open to all law students both in the United States and internationally, to lawyers and other professionals with a connection or interest in the space industry, as well as to students or professionals in other disciplines.
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CSU President-
Designate Sands
Visits C|M|LAW
CSU President-Designate Harlan Sands visited C|M|LAW early this month
to meet with faculty, students, staff and alumni on his first CSU College visit since being selected as the University's next president.
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C|M|LAW
Civil Litigation Clinic students Chris Riggi and Brian Yusko (pictured with Prof. Kenneth Kowalski) recently received a successful decision for a client in an unemployment case.
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Founded in October 2017 by Professor Deborah Geier, Michelle Gearity '15 and Jim Cochran '12, the C|M|LAW Tax
Alumni Group consists of C|M|LAW
alumni who work in the area of tax law. The group hosted its inaugural event,
"Careers in Tax," on February 6 where five members of the group discussed what it is like to
practice tax
law,
and offered
strategies for preparing for and obtaining jobs.
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Muto Highlighted as a CSU Fascinating Alumna
Andrea Muto '94, a research services librarian at Georgetown University Law Center, was highlighted as part of the CSU Alumni Association's 2018 Class of Fascinating Alumni.
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C|M|LAW Now Accepting 2018 Hall of Fame Nominations
Now is your chance to nominate law alumni, non-alumni community leaders, or former faculty or staff worthy of induction into the
C|M|LAW Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Inductees may include living or deceased alumni, non-alumni community leaders, and living or deceased former faculty, deans, and staff.
(Current faculty and staff are not eligible.)
The selection criteria include the following:
- Nominee's historic significance to the law school and/or the community
- Nominee's professional success and reputation
- Nominee's support of the law school (through time, talent, and/or "treasure")
Please submit your nomination
online by
Thursday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m. Also, mark your calendar for the 2018 Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on
Friday, October 26.
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Professor Chris Sagers
was quoted in the Wall Street Journal on developments regarding the challenged merger of AT&T and Time Warner.
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Professor Jonathan Witmer-Rich appeared on Cleveland 19 News to discuss Fourth Amendment rights as part of an investigation of police decisions not to enter residences.
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Professor & Associate Dean Milena Sterio appeared on WCPN's "The Sound of Ideas," where she discussed immigration reform.
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Dean Lee Fisher
reflected on his first two years as a member of the Cleveland Community Police Commission at a recent commission meeting.
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Upcoming CMLAA CLEs
Saturday, March 10, 2018 | 9:00 a.m.
This seminar aims to help attendees understand the changes in federal tax law as a result of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). The CMLAA understands that many attorneys, particularly those who practice in the areas of taxation, estate planning, commercial law, and charitable giving, are anxiously seeking resources to educate themselves about the new law as soon as possible in order to confidently advise their individual and business clients. Although the session is designed primarily for attorneys, the CMLAA is inviting other professionals to attend and will (subject to pending applications) offer continuing education credit to attorneys, accountants and certified financial planners.
Speakers:
Deborah A. Geier | Professor, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Jeffrey D. Neuman, CPA, JD | President, Barnes Wendling CPAs
John T. Plecnik | Professor, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Milena Sterio | Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Enrichment, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Scott Swartz, J.D., LL.M., AEP | Attorney at Law, Wellspring Advisors
Maryann Thomas | Associate, Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell
$75 for general admission
$65 for CMLAA alumni members
$35 for CSU Levin graduate students
$10 for Solo Practice Incubator tenants
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