The Docket | Nov. 4, 2013

Property Law Student Association (MPLSA) will be hosting a speakers’ panel regarding the legal issues in the Stockton chapter 9 bankruptcy case. The proposed topic will be the effect of California AB 506 on municipalities’ ability to file for bankruptcy. The new law requires municipalities to engage in a neutral evaluation mediation process prior to filing for bankruptcy. MPLSA is requesting the participation of Judge Christopher Klein, Chief Bankruptcy Judge of the Eastern District of California who is presiding over Stockton’s chapter 9 case, Marc Levinson, an experienced Chapter 9 bankruptcy lawyer representing the City of Stockton, as well as Donna Parkinson, also an experienced Chapter 9 bankruptcy lawyer who is representing the police union. The Board is also requesting Steven Felderstein to serve as moderator. He is an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who represented CalPERS in Vallejo’s chapter 9 case and represents the retirees in Stockton’s chapter 9 case. Mr. Felderstein is also an adjunct professor who teaches the bankruptcy course. Questions: Emma Siverson e_siverson@u.pacific.edu

Kaplan Bar Prep Informational Table
10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Student Center Table

Phi Alpha Delta Chapter Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Classroom A
Join PAD members at our monthly meeting to discuss what PAD is all about, how you can get involved, and upcoming events. Questions: Neil Cacali n_cacali@u.pacific.edu

Join the CDO and McGeorge Students to learn more about getting a job for your 1L summer. Please contact Isabella Hannon for questions at ihannon@pacific.edu.

BarBri Bar Prep Information Table
10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Student Center Table

J. Reuben Clark Society Meeting
12:45 – 1:45 pm | S-18
Come join us for our weekly institute forum. Questions: Andrew Nef a_nef@u.pacific.edu

Christian Law Student Society Bible Study
12:30 – 1:15 pm | S-19
Join the Christian Law Student Society for a reading and discussion from the Bible. Questions: Nikole Omotoy nomotoy@gmail.com

McGeorge Women’s Caucus End of the Semester General Meeting
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm | Classroom A
Join us for lunch and updates from this semester and planning for the Spring. We will be discussing follow-up from our Silent Auction as well as giving information on upcoming events for the end of the semester and beginning our planning for the Spring Semester. Lunch will be provided. See our Facebook Page for more information. Questions: Dinah Mielke d_mielke@u.pacific.edu

A re-orientation for student organizations to address details about running student events more smoothly. This is a mandatory meeting for at least one officer from each student organization and will last less than an hour. To RSVP or send questions contact csoresourcecenter@pacific.edu

MESAA Fundraiser for Education Reform (Middle Eastern/South Asian Association)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Off Campus Location
The Middle Eastern South Asian Association (MESAA) of McGeorge invites you to join us on Thursday, November 7th, for an evening of fine Mediterranean-American cuisine and the opportunity to donate to a great cause! In October 2012, 15 year old Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by Taliban gunmen while returning home on a school bus. Malala was targeted because of her views on promoting education for girls. While Malala’s struggle has brought visibility to the lack of education resources for children in underdeveloped countries, 61 million children ages 15 and younger – the majority of whom are girls – aren’t in school today. Without education, leadership skills and subsequent opportunity, the marginalized existence of girls and women will continue. In Fall 2013, The Malala Fund was launched to help amplify the voice of girls fighting for the right to education. With your help, on November 7th we will donate 50% of all proceeds to The Malala Fund. Great Food, Great Cause! See our Facebook page for more information. Questions: Mirwais Haider m_haider@u.pacific.edu

Kickstart is a series of in-peron and online workshops designed to give you a head start on your substantive bar studies. Students who attend all three in-person workshops and complete all assignments will earn a $400 discount on Kaplan Bar Review course; but all three lectures, plus three more, also are available online. To reserve your sport visit a Kaplan table on campus or contact Kelly Phillipson at  kelly.phillipson@kaplan.com or Saveena Takhar at  s_takhar2@u.pacific.edu.

Academic Success Series – Torts (Black Law Student Association)
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom A
Are you a first year law student? Do you want or need extra class time to master the material for Torts? Would you like insight on how to prepare for a Torts examination? Would you like the opportunity to have Torts explained to you by a different professor? Are you interested in a free lunch!? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should attend the Torts Academic Success Series. This year, the class will be lead by Professor Davies but this should not discourage Professor Levine’s (Larry’s) students from attending. Negligence is negligence no matter where it is taught. Make sure you bring questions concerning topics of the course and test preparation/taking skills. Professor Davies is highly capable and proficient at clarifying student concerns. Any questions or concerns, contact Kellan Patterson at k_patterson4@u.pacific.edu.

The MLS 131,000 Challenge is the third annual physical challenge event to raise money for homeless veterans across the US and especially in the Sacramento area. There are 131,000 homeless veterans in the US at this moment and we are raising money to help these heroes get back on their feet through work and health programs here in the Sacramento area. Donations will be pledged for every push-up and/or sit-up completed on this day. We hope to make it to 131,000 push-ups and sit-ups. Questions: Kate Casey k_casey@u.pacific.edu

Themis Bar Prep Informational Table
10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Student Center Table

Timothy Gordon on Showing the Tyrant’s Cards
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Classroom C
Timothy Gordon on Showing the Tyrant’s Cards: How the Statist Whimsy of the New Deal Court was Betrayed by its Commerce Clause and Contract Clause Jurisprudence Questions: Shaun Joyce s_joyce@u.pacific.edu

$11 million dark money campaign contribution that the FPPC revealed on the Monday morning before the Tuesday Election Day last year has led to many efforts within California and beyond to prevent such hidden contributions in the future. During the first week of October 2013, a multi-state watchdog group comprised of ten states (including California) convened to launch a nationwide effort to encourage disclosure of donors to political campaigns and stricter enforcement of campaign finance rules. Nielsen and Olson will share their insights about these issues and what they mean to California and the state’s role in a national effort to disclose donors. Register Today! alumni.mcgeorge.edu/darkmoney
or 916.739.7204

Space Law General Meeting (The Society for Space Law and Policy)
12:15 – 12:45 pm | Classroom E
General meeting of space-interested students. We will discuss our events, fundraisers, and serve pizza. Come out and enjoy lunch with like-minded students!Questions: Jonathan Wood j_wood5@u.pacific.edu

Student Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 pm | SBA Office
Weekly meeting of the Student Bar Association Board of Governors. All students are welcome to attend. Student comments and grievances are heard on a drop-in basis. Students who are unable or do not wish to attend the meeting may also contact their class representative. Your class representative’s contact information can be found at the SBA Blog. Questions: Mario Walther m_walther@u.pacific.edu

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Meeting
5:15 – 6:00 pm | Classroom B
Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) chapters are law student groups that are affiliated with the Animal Legal Defense Fund and share its mission to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. If you are interested in animal law, or just love animals, come to the meeting to find out more about our events for the year and opportunities to be involved. For more information please contact Natalie Keeve at n_keeve@u.pacific.edu.

BLSA General Meeting (Black Law Student Association)
5:00 – 6:00 pm | S-19
The McGeorge Black Law Student Association is holding a general member for members and inquiring members. We will discuss upcoming events and opportunities. Food and drinks will be provided. Questions: Kellan Patterson at k_patterson4@u.pacific.edu

BarBri Bar Prep Information Table
10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Student Center Table

J. Reuben Clark Society Meeting
12:45 – 1:45 pm | S-18
Come join us for our weekly institute forum. Questions: Andrew Nef a_nef@u.pacific.edu

Academic Success Series – Property (Black Law Student Association)
12:00 – 1:30 pm | S-19
Are you a first year law student? Do you want or need extra class time to master the material for Property? Would you like insight on how to prepare for a Property examination? Would you like the opportunity to have Property explained to you by a different professor? Are you interested in a free lunch!? If you answered yes to any of those questions you should attend the Property Academic Success Series. This year, the class will be lead by Professor Coletta but this should not discourage Professor Salcido’s students from attending. Rules against perpetuities is rules against perpetuities no matter who teaches the subject. Make sure you bring questions concerning topics of the course and test preparation/taking skills. Any questions or concerns contact Kellan Patterson at k_patterson4@u.pacific.edu.