The Docket | Oct. 27, 2014

Student Center Hours Reminder

As a reminder we have the Student Center opened as a study area Monday through Thursday evenings, 8:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Closed on Fridays after Food Service closes. Open on weekends from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM. To keep the Student Center open, a student monitor is assigned to the building by Public Safety, should you need assistance. If a student monitor is not available we are required to close the building.

Recently we have noticed a drop in activity and students utilizing the building. The cost of staffing, keeping the lights, air conditioning and heating on is something we want to ensure is worth the expense. If we continue to have little or no activity, we may elect to close the building and refer students back to the library and classroom H for after hours study spaces. Questions: Brian Sasom, Director of Public Safety bsasom@pacific.edu.

Social Media And Its Impact On Discovery In Civil Litigation

Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM PST

Join the California Attorney General’s Office for a free Webinar.

The California Attorney General’s Office is presenting a free webinar for attorneys and law school students on the impact of social media in the litigation process. In recent years social media has crept its way into the litigation spotlight and now requires the attention of attorneys, litigants, jurors and the court in the prosecution of any litigation. Matters  related to social media have resulted in mistrials due to juror misconduct in disseminating case information over Twitter or Facebook, key admissions have been obtained against litigants through posts to public profiles, and posts by litigants and their friends have had significant impacts upon damages claims. Litigators must now learn how to utilize social media in the discovery process, how to address it in jury instructions, and most importantly, how to advise their clients in the effect it has to the success of a litigation. Presenters are Matt Kubicek and Amy Lindsey-Doyle from the Attorney General’s Office.  

Space is limited. Reserve your seat now here. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with directions to join the Webinar.

Financial Aid Presents: Strategies for Making Smart Borrowing Decisions

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Lecture Hall

Dr. Hanson actively speaks to groups about debt management and personal finance. Sponsored by Alumni Relations, Career Development, Admissions, and Financial Aid. One-on-one meetings with Dr. Hanson will be held from October 27-29th. Sign-ups will be first-come, first-serve.

Third and fourth year students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this free opportunity. You may sign up for one of the 30-minute appointments through the Financial Aid Office.

 The Coming Conflict with Drug Cartels, Traffickers, and Transnational Criminals (Federalist Society)

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom C
Come and See:  Professor Gregory S. McNeal, Pepperdine, speak on “The Coming Fight Against Drug Cartels, Traffickers, Smugglers and Other Transnational Criminal Organizations.”  Greg McNeal is a national security specialist whose current research focuses on security and technology. He is a Forbes contributor where he writes a column about law, policy, and security. His current book project focuses on the investigation and prosecution of national security related crimes. Previously, Professor McNeal served as Assistant Director of the Institute for Global Security, co-directed a transnational counter-terrorism program for the U.S. Department of Justice, and served as a consultant to the Chief Prosecutor of the Department of Defense Office of Military Commissions on matters related to the prosecution of suspected terrorists held in the detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. For information, contact Jasper Casey at jaspercasey@gmail.com.

APALSA Presents: Exigent Ticket Sales !!!
12:00 – 1:00 PM and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 4 and 1
Come buy tickets for McGeorge’s biggest Halloween party! The cost is $15 for McGeorge students, $20 for Non-McGeorge students, and FREE FOR MEMBERS. Ticket includes ONE FREE DRINK (limited quantity available). Tickets will be on sale leading up to the event and at the door (for $20), if still available. For more information, please contact David Kang at d_kang6@u.pacific.edu.

Governmental Affairs Student Association Meeting
5:15 – 6:00 PM | Classroom C

Student Panel: The Building and Beyond. Pizza will be served. Join us as we host a panel of McGeorge students presenting details of work and field placement experiences in and around the Capitol. For more information please contact Lexi Howard at l_howard1@u.pacific.edu.

Lexis Nexis Information Table

11:30 – 2:00 PM and 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 2

Lexis Nexis Information Table. Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

APALSA Presents: Exigent Ticket Sales !!!

12:00 – 1:00 PM and 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 4 and 1
*See above description. For more information, please contact David Kang at d_kang6@u.pacific.edu.

CDO Presents | CDO2Go, Student Center Drop-In Hours

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Student Center Table 3

Do you have one quick career question? Stop by our table in the Student Center and chat with a CDO career advisor. Questions: Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu. 

Bloomberg Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:45 PM | Student Center Table 2

Bloomberg Information Table. Questions: Jaime Lindsey at jaimealindsey@gmail.com.

Themis Bar Prep Information Table

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 3

Themis Bar Information Table. Questions: Yvette Edwards at yvette.edwards@themisbar.com.

CDO Presents | CDO Drop-In Hours

12:00 – 1:00 PM | CDO Lobby

CDO Presents | CDO Drop-In Hours (in the CDO lobby). Questions: Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu.

J. Reuben Clark Law Society Weekly Club Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom A
The FBA and the CDO are co-hosting a diverse panel of federal practitioners to give students a glimpse of what real federal practice is like, and insight into the different fields of law federal practice has to offer. These practitioners are coming to share their perspectives on their fields of expertise, as well as stories from their time in practice. Panelists include a bankruptcy judge and attorneys in the fields of employment law, intellectual property, and health law. Food will be served. RSVPs are appreciated, but not required. Please email fba.mcgeorge@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.

APALSA Presents: Exigent – The Biggest Halloween Party of the Year
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Off-Campus Location
Come to McGeorge’s biggest Halloween party! The cost is $15 for McGeorge students, $20 for Non-McGeorge students, and FREE FOR MEMBERS. Ticket includes ONE FREE DRINK (limited quantity available). Tickets will be on sale leading up to the event and at the door (for $20), if still available. For more information, please contact David Kang at d_kang6@u.pacific.edu.

Student Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting

5:30 – 6:30 PM | SBA Office

All students are welcome to attend. This is the meeting where the entire SBA Board convenes to deliberate on SBA matters such as funding requests for student clubs, SBA events, and other matters impacting our student constituency.  If you are unable to attend and wish to meet, please feel free to contact Ernesto Falcon at e_falcon@u.pacific.edu to schedule an alternative time.

Lexis Nexis Information Table

11:30 – 2:00 PM and 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 2

Lexis Nexis Information Table. Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

Bloomberg Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:45 PM | Student Center Table 2

Bloomberg Information Table. Questions: Jaime Lindsey at jaimealindsey@gmail.com.

CDO Presents | How I Got My Summer Job

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | S 4-5

The CDO is offering a great program for students “How I Got My Summer Job”. Come hear from your peers as they share tips and success strategies for landing a summer job. Snacks and drinks will be served. Questions? Contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu or 916.739.7339.

Wolter Kluwer Textbook Informational Table

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Student Center Table 3

Introducing the Connected Casebook from Wolters Kluwer Legal Education. Come get some free swag and learn about Connected Casebook and other study aids by Wolters Kluwer. Questions: Chelan Vukas at c_vukas@u.pacific.edu.

International Law Internship Workshop (International Law Society)

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom B

Want to be a judicial intern in Rawanda or work in a law firm in Austria? MILS will help you find you summer abroad internship and McGeorge staff will explain how to receive course credit for your adventure. This event will equip you with the resources you need for a summer abroad. For information, contact Kastle Lund at k_lund@u.pacific.edu.

Environmental Law Society and Water Law Society General Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom G

Come to Environmental Law Society and Water Law Society’s general meeting. We will be talking about upcoming events. Free pizza! Contact Adam Borchard at a_borchard@u.pacific.edu.

Phi Alpha Delta General Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom H

Join PAD members at our first monthly meeting to discuss what PAD is all about, upcoming events, and how you can get involved! Questions: l_tully@u.pacific.edu.

Military Law Society General Meeting

5:00 – 6:00 PM | S-19

Please join MLS for our general meeting. We will be discussing the upcoming Women in Combat Panel on October 17 and 131,000 Challenge on November 11. Veterans, families of veterans and service members, students interested in serving with JAG, and anyone who just wants to join for the camaraderie and food is welcome. Questions: Jasper Casey at j_casey1@u.pacific.edu.

Bloomberg Information Table

11:00 AM – 1:45 PM | Student Center Table 2

Bloomberg Information Table. Questions: Jaime Lindsey at jaimealindsey@gmail.com.         

Themis Bar Prep Information Table

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Student Center Table 3

Questions: Yvette Edwards at yvette.edwards@themisbar.com.

CDO Presents | CDO Drop-In Hours

12:00 – 1:00 PM | CDO Lobby

CDO Presents | CDO Drop-In Hours (in the CDO lobby). Questions: Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu.

J. Reuben Clark Law Society Weekly Club Meeting

12:00 – 1:00 PM | S-18

Come join us for our weekly meeting. Upcoming events and the intersection of law and faith will be discussed. Questions: Josh Robertson at j_robertson5@u.pacific.edu.

Christian Law Students Society Meeting   

12:30 – 1:30 PM | S-19

Come join CLSS ‘s weekly meeting for encouragement, camaraderie, and just a bit of faith! Everyone is welcome. For information, contact William Fussell at w_fussell@u.pacific.edu

Day in the Life of Non-Lawyer JD’s (Junior Barristers Club)

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom A

Interested in learning about the career paths that you can have other than being an attorney? Come learn from law school graduates about other options besides being an attorney. Come to our panel and spend a day in the life of Non-Attorney JD’s. For information, contact Neil Cacali at n_cacali@u.pacific.edu.

“The Long Overdue Reform of California’s Sentencing Practice and Policy” Symposium

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM | S4/S5

Join the McGeorge Law Review, the Capital Center for Public Law & Policy and Professors Kelso & Vitiello for The Long Overdue Reform of California’s Sentencing Practice and Policy. Ten years ago, McGeorge School of Law hosted a symposium on reforming California’s sentencing scheme that resulted in a report co-authored by several prominent scholars outlining a proposal for reforming California’s sentencing scheme. Since then, Clark Kelso, one of the organizers of that symposium, has been at the center of the controversy over sentencing reform in his role as the California Correctional Health Care Receiver for the state’s prison health care system. A decade later, California is on the verge of addressing the unsustainable reliance on prison as its solution to crime. It is time to revisit reforming California’s sentencing practice and policy. If you would like to attend, please know that seating is limited – RSVP today.

Student Bar Association Board of Governors Meeting

5:30 – 6:30 PM | SBA Office

All students are welcome to attend. The SBA Board will be convening to deliberate on SBA matters, including funding requests for student clubs, SBA events, and other matters impacting our student constituency. If you are unable to attend and wish to meet, please feel free to contact Ernesto Falcon at e_falcon@u.pacific.edu to schedule an alternate time. 

ReCon – Paintball Battle (Recreation Connection)

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Off-Campus Location

Join us for a day of paintball! We are going to Capital Edge in Sacramento. We will be meeting at McGeorge at 8:00am on November 8th, 2014 and will be returning around 5:00pm. For information, please contact Matt Breining at m_breining@u.pacific.edu.

Immigration Fair

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Student Center

McGeorge is hosting the Sixth Annual Immigration Fair. Volunteers will be assisting applicants with Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals, Naturalization applications, and requests for fee waivers. Questions: Deniz, Rosalina at rdeniz@pacific.edu.

Wine Law Society Annual Napa Trip

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Off-Campus Location

It’s that time of year again! The Annual Napa trip! The price is $20 for Wine Law Members and $30 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased through this link. We will meet on campus and take a bus to Napa for networking and to hear speakers from the wine and legal industries. Wineries will be present to provide private tastings. Lunch will be provided on site!  Please direct any additional questions to: m_toland1@u.pacific.edu.            

Recreation Center Attendants Wanted!

We are looking for students who can work in the Recreation Center for the Spring semester.  The greatest need is for evening students who can work during the day.  If interested please email David Lambertson at dlambertson@pacific.edu for more information.

TWO WORK STUDY POSITIONS  in the Alumni Relations and Events

The Office of Advancement has two work study positions open that support Alumni Relations and Events.  Both positions have a heavy emphasis on researching and verifying alumni contact information.  They will also entail answering the alumni relations line and assisting callers with general information about upcoming alumni events, and general questions, as well as making phone calls to alumni to invite them to upcoming events. Help will be needed in preparing for alumni events. There will be special projects that will arise, and other duties as assigned daily.  If you are interested, please email Christine Chatman at cchatman@pacific.edu or call 916-739-7121 to set up an interview.  

Sound Engineer Needed- Paid Position

Prof Leach needs to hire a student knowledgeable about sound-track editing, using Audacity program. Call 916 715 2348. 

TWO WORK STUDY POSITIONS in the CDO, Available to Start Immediately

The CDO is looking for TWO work-study students to start immediately. Please contact Isabella Hannon at ihannon@pacific.edu if you are interested or if you have any questions. Please contact Leah Adams at ladams@pacific.edu with any questions.

Reading Tutors needed! Volunteer as a Reading Partner today!

Help make a difference in your community! Reading Partners is seeking volunteer tutors Monday through Thursday, between 9 AM and 5 PM. It is a one hour a week commitment. Volunteer hours count toward the Capital Commendation for Public Service. Bret Hart Elementary School is within walking distance of McGeorge. This program is eligible for pay under the federal work study program. The pay is $10 per hour. Reading Partners is a nonprofit organization that recruits and trains community volunteers to provide one-on-one literacy tutoring to students who are struggling with reading. Tutors deliver a highly effective, research validated curriculum and are supported by program staff who are onsite at all times. To sign up to be a Reading Partner, visit the Reading Partner website.  If you have any questions, please call (916) 996-0830 or email rachael.valler@readingpartners.org.

New Wallet Internship

Velocity Venture Capital has made an investment into a consumer product company called New Wallet.  The product provides an integrated solution for iPhones, wallets, and car keys – and, in effect, reinvents the wallet.  As we prepare for the public launch of the product and a large scale Kickstarter campaign to drive initial product sales this quarter, we are looking for 8 to 10 volunteer interns for a 90 day experience of a life time including:

• Market research for this new product focused on mobile market segments like college students, fitness fanatics, busy moms, and sales executives
• Product training and industry analysis of blue tooth low energy, internet of things, wearable technology and other tech trends
• Social media, marketing and content creation efforts to drive product sales and press coverage
• Customer development and online support efforts
• Weekly meetings with company’s co-founders and executive management at Velocity’s Entrepreneurs Campus

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

11/7/2014

“The Long Overdue Reform of California’s Sentencing Practice and Policy” Symposium

11/8/2014 

Rugby game versus Google

11/8/2014

Immigration Fair

11/8/2014

Recon Paintball Battle (Recreation Connection)

11/11/2014

131,000 Military Law Society Fundraiser

11/11/2014 and 11/13/2014 at 12 PM

Spring 2015 On-Camus Interviews Information Session with the CDO

11/11/2014 at 5 PM

CDO Presents Introduction to Judicial Clerkships

11/15/2014

Rugby at University of the Pacific

1/10/2015 

Recon Ski and Snowboarding Adventure (Recreation Connection)

More information about upcoming events may be found online in the Student Calendar.