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| Our new 1L students volunteering their time at the Naples Equestrian Challenge as part of their orientation program. |
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Dear Friends,
I hope you've had an enjoyable summer. I want to welcome the Class of 2019 to our Ave Maria School of Law family. We're thrilled to have you on board. I also want to welcome back our second and third year law students. We are gearing up for a great year ahead. We hope you will join us for some of the exciting events we have planned this season including: Dr. Charles Krauthammer on February 4th and on March 25th a special birthday tribute to our founder, Tom Monaghan. Your copy of the Advocate, our law school magazine, is on its way to you filled with highlights from what's been happening and upcoming news. From the entire Ave Law Community, we look forward to a successful year ahead.
God Bless you and your families and I hope to see you on campus.
Kevin Cieply
President and Dean
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| 1L students during orientation week |
Ave Law faculty and staff would like to welcome the class of 2019 to our campus. We're delighted to have you join our community. The 1L's completed a week-long orientation program to help prepare them for law school, including a legal case skills and enrichment course.
The week culminated with several community service projects that took place at St. Matthew's House and the Naples Equestrian Challenge. A special thanks to the Student Bar Association for organizing this special event.
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Back on Campus: In Full Swing
We would also like to acknowledge and welcome our 2L's and 3L's back to campus for another successful year ahead. The fall semester is already well under way. Our Student Bar Association hosted a welcome back luau event for all of the Ave Law Student Organizations.
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| Stephanie Williams '18, Bibiana Potestad '17, Bartlomiej Milewski '18, Michael Mahoney '18, Victor Bermudez '18, Naomi Hatton '17, Cameron College '17, Brittney Davis '18, Sarah Sulsona '17 |
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| Courtney Brevard '18 and Kenyetta Kelley '18 |
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Congratulations to the 2016-2017 Honor Board
Please join me in congratulating the members of the 2016-2017 Honor Board of Ave Maria School of Law:
Cameron Colledge '17
Elza Grigoryan '18
Bibiana Potestad '17
Hershal Spangler '18
Paul Udouj '17
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Supporting Our Bar Takers
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| At left: Founder Tom Monaghan and Dean Cieply; At right: Gary DePury '15 and Jaime Hewitt '14 |
Alumni, faculty and staff traveled to Tampa to support our July bar takers on July 26 - 27. Supporters in attendance were myself, our Founder Tom Monaghan, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Tim Tracey, Assistant Dean of Career Services Jennifer Lucas-Ross, Director of Bar Prep Chris Buscaglia, Professors Maureen Milliron and Kirk Miller, Assistant Director of Career Services Celeste Oglesby, Jaime Hewitt '14, Joe Tompkins '14, Jacy Boudreau '15 and Gary DePury '15.
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Ave Law Students Take San Francisco
Naomi Hatton '17, Student Bar Association President and Bibiana Potestad '17, Student Bar Association Senate Member, traveled to San Francisco this August to represent Ave Law at the American Bar Association Annual Conference.
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Ave Law Competes in Moot Court Competition
On June 15 & 16 our students Antonette Hornsby '17, Nicole Staller '17, and Brittney Davis '17 traveled to Orlando to compete in the Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition. This competition took place during the Florida Bar Convention, and this year, all twelve Florida law schools participated with the final round judged by the Florida Supreme Court. Ave Law argued in five out of the six total rounds, making it all the way to the Semi-Finals. The team was joined by Professor Mark Bonner, the Moot Court Faculty Advisor, and Jaime Hewitt '14, Ave Law's wonderful Alumni coach, who were both great supporters along the way.
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Second Annual Golf Classic
On Saturday, August 27th the Student Bar Association and Alumni Association hosted the Ave Law Second Annual Golf Classic at The Strand Golf and Country Club. Students, staff, faculty, alumni and Ave Law community and friends gathered together. I would like to extend a special thank you to all of those who volunteered, as well as participated.
I'm pleased to share the winning teams of the outing. Congratulations to all.
First Place
Professor Richard Myers
Andrew Myers
Jim Chillemi
James Chillemi '18
Second Place
James Maloy '14
Lee A. MacPeek '15
Professor Kirk Miller
David Smith '15
Third Place
Ehren Frey '17
Ryan Pack
Brendan Steele
Chuck Demchak '17
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| Winning team: James Chillemi '18, Jim Chillemi, Andrew Myers, Professor Richard Myers |
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Introducing the Greater Orlando Area Scholarship Fund
I'm pleased to announce a new scholarship being offered at Ave Law - The Greater Orlando Area Scholarship Fund - which has been established to encourage potential students from the Orlando area to attend the law school. We're grateful to the Ave Maria Society for Education, Inc. in spearheading the development of this scholarship.
We kicked off the scholarship announcement at a very nice gathering of friends and alumni at the home of my mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Gellein, in Winter Park, Florida. We were honored to have Tom Monaghan address our guests along with two distinguished alums, Adam and Lisa Haba. Lisa Haba is a 2009 graduate of Ave Law. She works for the States Attorney's Office in Seminole County. Adam Haba is a 2008 graduate of Ave Law. He is the Founding Partner of The Haba Law Firm, a general practice firm, with a special focus on residential and commercial foreclosure, criminal defense, family law and immigration services, across the State of Florida.
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| Lisa Haba '09, Adam Haba '08, and Mr. Monaghan |
For more information on how you can donate to this important mission, please contact Sharon Sparrow, Leadership Gifts Officer at
ssparrow@avemarialaw.edu or 239-687-5344.
For more information on applying for the scholarship, contact the Admissions Office at 239-687-5420 or
info@avemarialaw.edu.
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We have two very exciting events happening in 2017. We hope you will be able to join us.
Dr. Charles Krauthammer will be our Faith & Reason Signature Event Speaker on
February 4th.
On
March 25th, we will celebrate our founder Tom Monaghan's birthday.
Please visit our website to find more details on both events and
purchase tickets.
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Spotlight On: Staff Member Cindy Mariconda
Cindy Mariconda, Accounting Manager at Ave Maria School of Law, recently took a certification course elevating her to APS status. This accomplishment confirms Cindy has a high level of knowledge and experience as a specialist in the field of accounts payable. Cindy has been with Ave Law for five years and began as a Faculty Assistant. Soon thereafter she moved into the role of Accounting Coordinator, and most recently has been promoted to the title of Accounting Manager.
Cindy has a diploma in Medical Billing and Coding where she earned a 3.8 GPA and was on the Dean's List. Not an easy feat, she achieved these accomplishments at the age of 51. Cindy hopes to expand on her APS certification and eventually receive her PHR (Professional Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional Human Resources) certifications.
"I can go many directions in my career with all of the experience I developed and the vast amount of interest I hold. Don't look for me to stop - I intend to rise and continue to expand as much as allowed or possible, even at my ever increasing age." - Cindy Mariconda
Cindy's youngest son graduated from high school Summa Cum Laude with a 4.9 GPA, top twenty in his class, as a scholar with a diploma from Cambridge University. In October, he will be enlisting in the Marines to serve our country.
Let's take the time to congratulate Cindy. We're grateful to have her as part of the Ave Law staff and family.
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| Monsignor Laurence Higgins and Tom Monaghan |
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Monsignor Laurence Higgins on Wednesday, August 24th. Monsignor was an esteemed benefactor and dear friend of the law school and was prominent in Tampa's religious, government and business communities. He served as pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church for over 49 years.
We ask that you please keep Monsignor and his family in your prayers during this time of loss. I would like to share with you my thoughts and the thoughts of Dean Emeritus Gene Milhizer on the passing of Monsignor Higgins. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.
"Monsignor Higgins was an exemplary servant of Christ. Despite his fame and celebrity, his heart and ministry remained with struggling families and the poor. He was a champion of Catholic education and fervent supporter of Ave Maria School of Law. He has left an indelible impact and will be greatly missed." - Eugene Milhizer, Dean Emeritus, Ave Maria School of Law
"Monsignor Higgins believed passionately in our mission of training lawyers with an understanding that the law, morality and the common good are inextricably linked. To that end, he established the Monsignor Laurence E. Higgins Endowed Scholarship at Ave Maria School of Law to benefit students from the Tampa community. Several of those students now live and work in the Tampa area fighting for justice and human rights. Monsignor believed in the sanctity of life and the importance of the family. His dedication and life work with the poor, disenfranchised and less fortunate among us is legendary and will be his legacy. He was a man of God who possessed extraordinary character and a determination to serve his fellow man. We were extremely blessed to have Monsignor Higgins as a part of our history and recently named a new lecture series, the Laurence E. Higgins Lecture Series, at Ave Maria School of Law in his honor. May he rest in the peace of Christ."
- Kevin Cieply, President and Dean, Ave Maria School of Law
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On
Monday, September 26
Ave Law will host a breakfast presentation titled:
"What Attorneys Need to Know of the Porous Wall Between Criminal & Immigration Law."
Presentation begins at
8:00 a.m.; Doors open at
7:30 a.m.
Live Web Streaming available, but advanced registration is required.
Presenters:
Ulysses N. Jaen, JD, MPA, MILS
, Director of the Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law, Ave Maria School of Law
Jillian Yanes, Esq.Attorney, The Law Offices of Jillian Yanes
This presentation will provide an overview of the timely and important topic of the interdependent connection between immigration law and criminal law. The Florida Bar has approved this presentation for 2.0 general CLE credits.
AMSL Alumni Registration $25
Non-AMSL Alumni Registration $35
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In the News and Around Town
Kenneth Mundy '16 accepted a job recently with a local firm here in Naples, Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A.
Ulysses Jaen, J.D, M.P.A., M.I.L.S., Director of the Law Library and Assistant Professor of Law at Ave Maria School of Law, has accepted an invitation to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of SWFLN, the Southwest Florida Library Network. We would like to extend our congratulations to Ulysses on this honor!
Dean Emeritus Eugene Milhizer has published an article on
HHS Mandate: Hobby Lobby and Beyond: Considering Moral Responses to the HHS Mandate Litigation in Prudentia Iuris. You may view the online version here.
He's also about to publish the following article: Search Incident to Arrest Article: Applying the Digital Search Incident to Arrest Doctrine to Predigital Content in the St. Louis University Law Review.
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Campus Naming Opportunities
With the purchase of our campus, we now have many Naming Opportunities that offer a meaningful way to support Ave Maria School of Law while honoring and commemorating someone or something important in your life. Please review this partial list of Campus Naming Opportunities and if you are interested in learning more, contact Donna Heiser, Chief Advancement and Communications Officer at 239-687-5405 or dheiser@avemarialaw.edu. View Naming Opportunities here.
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If you are interested in volunteering your time to Ave Maria School of Law on campus, please contact Christina Newman at
cnewman@avemarialaw.edu
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Upcoming Events:
8:15 AM | Cardinal O'Connor Conference Room
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Second Annual Retreat Day of Reflection for Ave Law Students
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
| St. Agnes Parish
Monday, September 26, 2016
Breakfast CLE Series
8:00 AM
Saturday, October 1, 2016
1st Saturday Mass and Legion of Mary Pancake Breakfast
10:00 AM
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St. Thomas More Commons
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Faith and Reason Signature Event with Dr. Charles Krauthammer
Naples Grande Beach Resort
For more information, please contact Chris Newman at 239-687-5405,
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Founder's Birthday Gala for Mr. Monaghan
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort
For more information, please contact Chris Newman at 239-687-5405, cnewman@avemarialaw.edu
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Ave Maria School of Law was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1999, and in 2009 relocated to Naples, Florida. It is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License Number 4007, and is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/divisions-offices/consumer-services 1-800-435-7352.
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