MLS Alumni Story: Stephanie Pope '18

Stephanie Pope MLS '18 is an advocate for change in Cleveland. A lifelong resident of Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood, she knows the challenges inner-city communities face firsthand and is heavily involved in civic engagement to find solutions. She serves as Vice Chair for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, on the executive committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and on the board of several local nonprofits including the Northeast Shores Development Corporation.

Pope, who was named one of Crain's Cleveland's 40 Under 40 in 2016, has also founded The Destiny Project, a youth empowerment and leadership program for girls, in partnership with the Salvation Army in Collinwood. The program provides programming for young women to inspire them to live a life of purpose.

Pope's drive to induce positive change also extends to her primary profession. She has worked as a Probation Officer with the City of Cleveland for 17 years. A few years ago, she was looking to expand her career opportunities, but felt she needed an advanced degree to do so. After researching the possibilities, Pope decided that enrolling in the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program at C|M|LAW was the avenue that best fit her goal to work in a leadership capacity.


Paris-Corsaro-Holecek Family Legacy at C|M|LAW

Judge Michelle Paris '84 recently took office as President of the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association. Joining her at the crowded swearing-in ceremony were the Paris-Corsaro-Holecek family that has an impressive legacy at C|M|LAW spanning eight family members.
Pictured:  Michael Gardineer '21 , Tanja Holecek '89 ,  Christopher Holecek '88,  Judge Michelle Paris '84 ,   David M. Paris '78 ,   Dana M. Paris '12 , Joseph G. Corsaro '82 ,   Joseph M. Corsaro '10

Profs. Broering-Jacobs and Sterio Selected for Distinguished Faculty Awards

Professor Carolyn Broering-Jacobs was selected to receive CSU's 2018 Distinguished University Faculty Award for Teaching and Associate Dean and Professor Milena Sterio was selected to receive CSU's 2018 Distinguished University Faculty Award for Research. Professors Sterio and Broering-Jacobs will receive their awards at a University ceremony this Fall.

Giffen '89 Selected as a Crain's Cleveland Women of Note 

Karen Giffen '89, Co-Founder of the women-owned firm Giffen & Kaminski and a member of the C|M|LAW Hall of Fame, was selected as a Crain's Cleveland 2018 Women of Note. A panel of Crain's editors selected honorees who have demonstrated commitment to Northeast Ohio and its people. 

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Prof. Sagers Participates in Forbes Chat, Quoted by Bloomberg

Professor Chris Sagers participated in a "Washington Bytes Chat," hosted by Forbes on the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ohio v. American Express.  He was also quoted by Bloomberg on the latest developments with the potential AT&T and Time Warner merger and Microsoft's proposed acquisition of GitHub.

Dean Fisher's Monday Morning Message Highlighted by Law.com

Dean Lee Fisher's version of the serenity prayer for bar exam takers in the Dean's Monday Morning Message was highlighted in a Law.com Morning Minute daily newsletter.

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Featured Honorees

Each of the  2018 Honorees will be featured in an issue of the C|M|LAW newsletter leading up to the Induction Celebration on Friday, October 26.

Professor
Lizabeth A. Moody
Dean Emerita,
Stetson University College of Law;
Former Professor of Law,
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 

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What C|M|LAW Means to Me?
C|M|LAW provided the collegial base for my career as an academic to grow and thrive. I treasure the memories of my incredible students and learned colleagues. C|M|LAW is the bedrock of the legal community in the State of Ohio and beyond.


Judge Donald C. Nugent  
Class of 1974
Judge, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

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What C|M|LAW Means to Me?
C|M|LAW gave me the opportunity to obtain a first-rate legal education while also allowing me to work full time.  The professors' practical experience and personal accessibility was an invaluable motivation to me to make sure I succeeded.  As a member of the school's first legal clinic, I had the good fortune to be part of a program that allowed me to deal with real clients and appear in court. My C|M|LAW experience gave me the foundation and the inspiration to seek any goal in the legal community.

Judge John J. Russo  
Class of 1992
Administrative and Presiding Judge, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court

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What C|M|LAW Means to Me?
C|M|LAW means, in a word, community. Graduates of this distinguished law school practice law in countless firms, courts and organizations around the country. But as C|M|LAW alumni, we are part of a special community of graduates who can be counted on to do their very best work for clients and constituents.


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