Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Northeast Ohio Chapter Wins Chapter of the Year Award

sharper — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:21:46 -0400

The Northeast Ohio Chapter was presented with the Chapter of the Year Award at the National Convention of the American Constitution Society for Law & Policy on Saturday June 14th, 2008. This award is given to the lawyer chapter that has shown the greatest overall strength in meeting ACS’ mission and goals.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Thank You to Our Sponsors of the 2008 Annual Luncheon

sharper — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:56:26 -0400

The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Constitution Society would like to thank our silver and gold level sponsors of our Annual Luncheon:

Baker Hostetler LLP (Gold)

Jones Day (Silver)

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (Silver)

Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP (Silver)

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Building a Perfect Race: Modern Eugenics and American Law, Presented by the Northeast Ohio Chapter

sharper — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:00:23 -0500

On Tuesday, November 13, 2007, the Northeast Ohio Chapter hosted a discussion entitled “Building a Perfect Race: Modern Eugenics and American Law.” The event featured Maxwell J. Mehlman, Arthur E. Petersilge Professor of Law and Director of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, and Professor of Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Northeast Ohio's Foreclosure Crunch: New Strategies and Solutions for Our Community, Presented by the Northeast Ohio Chapter

sharper — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:54:10 -0500

On October 3, 2007 the Northeast Ohio Chapter hosted “Northeast Ohio's Foreclosure Crunch: New Strategies and Solutions for Our Community.” The community panel discussion featured James Boyle, Assistant Ohio Attorney General; Ruth M. Clevenger, Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland; Prof. Kathleen Engel, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law; Jim Rokakis, Cuyahoga County Treasurer; and Louise J. Gissendaner, Senior Vice President and Director of Community Development, Fifth Third Bank.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Northeast Ohio Chapter Wins National Diversity Award

webmaster — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:43:24 -0500

Virginia Marentette with representatives Amy Gardner from Chicago, Sharmila Murthy from Nashville and Michael Mueti from Northeast Ohio

The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (ACS) honored its Northeast Ohio Chapter last week with its 2007 Diverstiy Award, which is awarded to the chapter that has made the greatest strides in increasing diversity amongst its membership and in its programming.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

An Attorney-Summer Associate Networking Event, Presented by the Northeast Ohio Chapter

sharper — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:40:44 -0500

On Thursday, July 19, 2007 the Northeast Ohio Chapter hosted an Attorney-Summer Associate Networking Event at the D'vine Wine Bar in Cleveland. Members and friends came together to mix and mingle - and enjoy delicious food - with Northeast Ohio's premier organization for progressive lawyers, judges, law professors and law students! The event provided local and visiting law students the real scoop on living and practicing law in Cleveland, as well information on how to get involved with ACS in Northeast Ohio.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Baghdad Law: An Army Lawyer in the Green Zone, Presented by the Northeast Ohio Chapter

sharper — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:34:07 -0500

On Friday, June 1, 2007 the Northeast Ohio Chapter and the National Security Network hosted an event entitled “Baghdad Law: An Army Lawyer in the Green Zone.” The discussion featured Captain Brendan Mackin, Esq., a Judge Advocate, Trial Counsel with the 37th Brigade Combat Team of the Ohio Army Reserve National Guard. In this discussion, Capt. Mackin shared an overview of the many questions JAGs face on a daily basis in Iraq, including: Which set of laws applies? Does due process exist in war? How do we treat enemy combatants? and many more. Capt. Mackin also shared his personal reflections on life as a military lawyer, and answered questions from the audience.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Northeast Ohio Chapter Kickoff - April 23, 2007

webmaster — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:17:58 -0500

Keynote Speaker, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones

On April 23rd, the Northeast Ohio Chapter officially launched their chapter with a kickoff luncheon featuring a keynote address by Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones at the City Club of Cleveland. Former Congressman Louis Stokes was the honorary chair of the event. Chapter President Gayle I. Horwitz welcomed those in attendance and ACS Executive Director Lisa Brown made opening remarks. The luncheon was attended by over 150 people, including many judges and elected officials. The Northeast Ohio Chapter is off to a strong start and has a bright future ahead.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

An Attorney-Law Student Networking Hour and Discussion Event, Presented by the Northeast Ohio Chapter

sharper — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:15:44 -0500

On March 21, 2007, the Northeast Ohio Chapter hosted an Attorney-Law Student Networking Hour at Fat Fish Blue. The event followed a discussion, also hosted by the chapter, entitled “The Open Secret of College Admissions: Is Gender Balancing Constitutional?,” featuring Karla Bell, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Achieving Justice: What is a Judge's Responsibility?, Presented by the Northeast Ohio Chapter

sharper — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:01:44 -0500

On January 18, 2007 the Northeast Ohio Chapter and the Case Western Reserve University School of Law Student Chapter hosted “Achieving Justice: What is a Judge's Responsibility?”. The panel event featured the Honorable Keith P. Ellison, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; the Honorable Stuart A. Friedman, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas; the Honorable Lesley Wells, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; and was moderated by Jonathan L. Entin, Professor of Law and Political Science, Case Western Reserve University. A reception with the speakers and moderator followed the event.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Quiet Revolution: The Rise of the Conservative Legal Agenda

sharper — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:45:22 -0500

The Northeast Ohio Lawyer Chapter panel discussion and film screening of “Quiet Revolution” at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP on October 16, 2006 was a success! More than 60 people viewed the film, which traces the recent rise and transformative impact of Conservative scholars, lawyers and judges on American law and public policy. Hosted by the West Wing's Bradley Whitford, the film examines how their agenda is threatening to turn back the clock on decades of legislation to protect civil rights, worker and consumer safety, public health and more. The panel discussion following the film included panelists Professor David Forte, Professor of Law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law; Steven Dettelbach, Partner at Baker Hostetler; and Seth Rosenthal, Legal Director of the Alliance for Justice. Chapter members were also treated to special comments from Nan Aron, President of the Alliance for Justice, who traveled all the way from Washington, DC to introduce the film.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Northeast Ohio Lawyer Chapter Executive Committee

sharper — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:32:34 -0500

The Northeast Ohio Lawyer Chapter Executive Committee (from left to right): Martin Horwitz, Chair for Outreach and Publicity; Howard R. Besser, Board Member; Magistrate William Vodrey, Vice President; Gayle Horwitz, President; Kerry Agins, Secretary; Kathleen Havener, Board Member; Brenda Johnson, Chair for Educational Programming; and Mark Wallach, Board Member.

Not pictured: Eric Goodman, Chair for Social Programming and Jimmy Ray Howell, Jr., Treasurer.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

The Changing Face of Church & State

sharper — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 10:31:12 -0400

On September 6, 2006, the Northeastern Ohio Lawyer Chapter of ACS hosted "The Changing Face of Church & State: How Religious Voices Are Influencing Public Policy." The event, held at Case Western Reserve University and attended by 175 people, featured panelists Bettysue Feuer, Former Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League; Gary Daniels, Litigation Coordinator of the ACLU of Ohio; Rabbi Richard A. Block, Senior Rabbi of The Temple-Tifereth Israel; and Gary Lankford, President of FamilyVision; and Prof. Dena S. Davis, Professor of Law at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. Bios of the speakers, as well as photographs from the event, are available.

Northeast Ohio (Cleveland and Akron area) Lawyer Chapter

Prof. Bill Marshall Addresses Northeast Ohio Lawyer Chapter

admin — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 10:20:48 -0400

On June 20, 2006, Professor Bill Marshall, Kenan Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, spoke to the Northeast Ohio Lawyer Chapter on "The Myth of Judicial Activism." The event took place at the Moot Court Room of Case Western Reserve University School of Law and drew about 70 people, including members of the federal and state bench, professors, lawyers and students.