CMLAW News - C|M|LAW Appoints Robert Eckman as Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Executive Director and Technologist-in-Residence

C|M|LAW Appoints Robert Eckman as Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Executive Director and Technologist-in-Residence

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has appointed Robert Eckman, Chief Information Security Officer at MCPc, Inc., as a Technologist-in-Residence and Executive Director of the school's Center for Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection.

"While helping companies as (Chief Information Security Officer) is tremendously rewarding, nothing quite compares to impacting the trajectory of someone's life in a substantive way through teaching," said Eckman. "Being able to teach my craft to law students has proven to be one of the most rewarding experiences in my career. Seeing them engage the curriculum and go on to work in the security industry keeps me coming back."

As Chief Information Security Officer at MCPc, Eckman manages all aspects of the services and solutions the company provides customers to protect their hardware, software and data assets from cyberattack and malware.

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CMLAA Alumni of the Year Recipient:
Judge Benita Pearson '95

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio Judge Benita Y. Pearson '95 was focused on becoming a judge even before entering law school and has gone on to be the first African-American woman to hold a seat on a federal court in Ohio. Judge Pearson will receive the CMLAA Alumni of the Year Award along with Matthew Crawford '94 .

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C|M|LAW and Trine University Agree to Joint Bachelor's/Law Degree Program

C|M|LAW and Trine University in Indiana have agreed to offer students the option of earning bachelor and law degrees in expedient fashion through a joint 3+3 Bachelor's/Law Accelerated Degree Program. Pictured: Trine University Vice President for Academic Affairs A. Allen Hersel, C|M|LAW Professor Deborah A. Geier and Trine University Professor John Milliken signing the agreement.

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Dean Fisher and Terry Gilbert Receive National Civil Rights Summit Honors

C|M|LAW Dean Lee Fisher and C|M|LAW alumnus Terry Gilbert '73 received leadership awards at the National Civil Rights Summit, a consortium of civic, religious and professional organizations recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act. The Summit was organized by C|M|LAW alumnus Avery Friedman '72.

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Prof. Falk and Director
De Santis Named SBA Faculty/Staff of the Year

C|M|LAW's Student Bar Association named Professor Patricia Falk and Academic Support Director Nicholas De Santis their Faculty/Staff of the Year as voted on by students. As per tradition, Professor Falk will lead the processional at the 2018 Commencement Ceremony.

Prof. Kowalski Appears on News 5 Cleveland

Professor Kenneth Kowalski appeared on News 5 Cleveland to discuss an ongoing "rent strike" by tenants of a Beachwood apartment complex.

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Prof. Emeritus Hoke Speaks on WURD Radio, Philadelphia

Professor Emeritus Candice Hoke was a guest on WURD Radio, Philadelphia to discuss election system vulnerabilities.

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Prof. Chang Performs at Admitted Female Students Reception

C|M|LAW hosted a wine and cheese reception for admitted female students where Professor and Grammy award winner Angelin Chang put on a special performance in the C|M|LAW P iano Lounge.

Currier and Leipold Visit C|M|LAW

Managing Director of Accreditation & Legal Education at the American Bar Association Barry Currier (pictured) and National Association for Law Placement Executive Director James Leipold both visited C|MLAW this month to talk with faculty, staff, students and administration on the future of legal education and the changing legal market.

Phi Alpha Delta Hosts May 1 Chipotle Fundraiser

Cleveland State's Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity is hosting a fundraiser at the downtown Cleveland Chipotle at 224 Euclid Avenue on Tuesday, May 1st from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Phi Alpha Delta will receive 50% of all sales made if a purchaser states they want their order to go towards the organization.

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Dean's Reception Wins Over Fall Applicants:

By Keith Weiner '82

The C|M|LAW community is second to none. It is diverse, supportive, relevant and is weaved together with passion and commitment. Evidence of our fine community was on display Friday, April 6 when Dean Lee Fisher and his wife, Peggy Zone Fisher, hosted a reception at their home. The reception welcomed recently admitted applicants and encouraged those who were undecided that our school is the only choice for them. The soon to be 1L'ers were overwhelmed with warmth and advice from current students, faculty, and alumni. The feedback I got from those I spoke with and the conversations I overheard was consistent. All opined that the C|M|LAW community is a fraternity that looks out for one another and where everyone feels that they are proud to be a part of a unique and special place. The applicants all stated that no other school had a reception of this kind. No other school reached out to them through current students, faculty and a large group of alumni just to make them feel welcome and help them decide. Most of the applicants stated they have already committed and I believe we won those over who were on the fence before the event. Kudos to Dean Fisher and all those who attended. We demonstrated once again that we are diverse, supportive and relevant to all those who choose to enter the C|M|LAW community.

Featured CMLAA Event:

Thursday, May 24, 2018 | 12:00 p.m.

Annual Recognition Luncheon

Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Grand Ballroom
24 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio

2018 Honorees:

Matthew V. Crawford, '94
President, COO & Director
Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.

Judge Benita Y. Pearson, '95

United States District Court
Northern District of Ohio

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