Two C|M|LAW Students Participate in Revision of Ohio Criminal Rules through Pop-Up Practicum

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law students Lauren Holler and Melissa Bilancini participated in the process of revising Ohio's Criminal Rules through a Pop-Up Practicum developed by C|M|LAW Professor Jonathan Witmer-Rich. The C|M|LAW students attended meetings of the Commission on the Rules of Practice and Procedure in Ohio Courts, held at the Supreme Court of Ohio building in Columbus, along with Witmer-Rich, who serves as counsel to the Criminal Rules sub-committee of the Rules Commission.

As part of a yearly review and amendment process , the Rules Commission is considering amendments to Rule 6 (grand jury) of the Ohio Rules of Criminal Procedure , among other issues. 

"Researching the topics and attending the commission meetings has been engaging because grand jury reform is a very hot topic and so relevant right now," said Holler.


@CSUresearch, the official research magazine of Cleveland State University, highlighted the research of four C|M|LAW professors,  Pamela A. Daiker-Middaugh, Joseph Mead, Brian Ray and Heidi Gorovitz Robertson, in its Fall 2017 Volume. 

Prof. David Forte Profiled as CSU Featured Researcher

Professor Chris Sagers  spoke with several international media outlets about the pending acquisition by Disney of 21st Century Fox, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Variety.

Dean Emeritus Steven Steinglass published an op-ed in the  Akron Beacon Journal  recommending voters be given a chance to update the Ohio Constitution.

Prof. Ray Appeared on WEWS-TV and Sound of Ideas 
Professor Brian Ray, Director of the Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection, spoke to  WEWS-TV Cleveland on the connectability of new household gadgets. He was also a guest on  WCPN's "The Sound of Ideas"   where he discussed n et neutrality rules.

Professor Deborah Geier appeared on  WCPN's "The Sound of Ideas"  where she discussed the tax reform plan passed by the U.S. Senate.

Professors Howard Katz and Kevin O'Neill (pictured left) presented on "Enhancing Your Teaching Before, During, and After Class" to the New Law Professors Section of the Association of American Law Schools at the organization's annual meeting.  Professor and Associate Dean Milena Sterio also presented at the conference on a International Law Section panel, "The Relevance of Borders in International Law."

C|M|LAW Alumnus and Hall of Fame Member Judge Ronald B. Adrine '73 retired from the Cleveland Municipal Court this month after 36 years on the bench.  He reflected on his career in recent features with Cleveland.com and Ideastream.

One of C|M|LAW's most loyal and devoted alumna,  Marilyn Tobocman '83, passed away on January 3 at the age of 83.  She was a member of the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association Board of Trustees and also served as a mentor for C|M|LAW students, a Fair Housing Law Clinic instructor and adjunct faculty member.

C|M|LAW lost a valued community member when Elisabeth Dreyfuss '78 passed away on December 17 at the age of 82.  After graduating from law school, Elisabeth spent 16 years at C|M|LAW as Assistant Dean for Community Education in the Law and Director of the Street Law Program
 
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Upcoming CMLAA CLEs

Saturday, February 3, 2018 | 9:00 a.m.

The Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association is hosting a  CLE event that will provide local legal professionals a look at Ethics and Professionalism in Employment Law, including Class Action Practice. Recognizing that the ethical cannons were developed to govern actions brought by individual plaintiffs, this course will deal with the complexity of applying a traditional ethical analysis to employment law and class action practice; litigation settlement; zealous representation; confidentiality; and honesty in dealing with judicial officers and the public, along with engaging in Professionalism to the Court, counsel, and all others involved in employment and class matters.  

Speakers:
Patrick J. Perotti  | Partner, Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA
William Crosby  | Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program

$75 for general admission
$65 for CMLAA alumni members
$35 for CSU Levin graduate students
$10 for Solo Practice Incubator tenants                                    

LEARN LAW. LIVE JUSTICE. 
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