The Docket | Nov. 3, 2014

“The Whole Truth” Campaign 

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law has been working with 3fold Communications, a local marketing and communications firm, to develop a regional advertising campaign that launches November 4! “The Whole Truth” is the campaign name, and the first ads on digital highway signs and online display advertisements start this week.

The goal of The Whole truth campaign is to increase McGeorge’s visibility in the Sacramento Region among internal and external audiences. The campaign will highlight academic points of distinction and achievement and work to build positive regional perception and awareness. While many people in the region are familiar with McGeorge Law School, they are not aware of the McGeorge’s longevity, academic prominence and rich history of contribution to the Sacramento Region.

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.

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.

Wine Law Tabling for the Annual Napa Trip 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Student Center Table 4

We will be tabling from 12-1 for our Annual Napa Trip! Come by and ask us questions, purchase tickets, and get on our email list. The price is $20 for Wine Law Members and $30 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased through this link. We hope to see you Nov. 9th on our Napa Trip! 

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1

Phi Delta Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, and McGeorge Women’s Caucus proudly present the 2014 Angel Tree Project benefiting the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and the Sacramento Children’s Home. Our drive will run from Monday November 3 through Friday November 14th, in the Student Center.  

Food and Clothing: A bin for each class year (1L, 2L, and 3L) will be in the Student Center, and the class that donates the most food and/or clothing will receive prizes!

Gifts and Gift Cards for Children: We will also have a Christmas tree with “wish stars,” from which students, faculty. and staff may select to sponsor a holiday gift for a specific child or make a donation of a gift card which will be used by the Children’s Home to meet any unmet holiday needs. 

Donation Drive FAQs: All gifts must be unwrapped, with the associated “wish star” attached; gift cards may be given directly to organizers at scheduled tabling events, or put in PDPs mailbox at the CSO Resource Center. Winter clothing includes jackets, sweatshirts, raincoats, gloves, scarves, hats, boots, etc, and is welcomed in all sizes and for all ages.  

Questions?: Please contact Christine Dugger with any questions c_dugger@u.pacific.edu or for specific questions about the food drive competition, please direct questions to Joey Parkin j_parkin@u.pacific.edu.

PDP, PAD, and McGeorge Women’s Caucus thank you for your involvement and regard for our neighbors this holiday season!

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1

*See above for description

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.

Public Legal Services Society General Meeting  

12:00 – 1:00 PM | Classroom G

This meeting will kick-off auction planning, and we will have a list of opportunities to help with the auction and meet your 7-hour PLSS Auction volunteer hours. We will also distribute the 2015 PLSS Summer Grant requirements and answer questions about how to obtain the grant.  Questions? Contact Vallerye Mosquera at v_mosquera@u.pacific.edu. Pizza(provided by Themis)!!!  

Wine Law Tabling for the Annual Napa Trip 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Student Center Table 4

*See description above

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.

Kaplan Bar Prep Information Table

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Table 3

Questions: Keith Wade at k_wade2@u.pacific.edu.

Lexis Nexis Information Table

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

Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1

*See above for description 

Wine Law Tabling for the Annual Napa Trip 

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Student Center Table 4

*See description above

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.    

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1

*See above for description     

CDO Presents | CDO Drop-In Hours

12:00 – 1:00 PM | CDO Lobby

CDO Presents 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.

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

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Student Center

The Immigration Law Clinic (ILC) will be hosting its annual Immigration Fair. Volunteers will be helping applicants with Deferred Action for Early Childhood Arrivals, Naturalization applications, and requests for fee waivers. Approximately 100-125 applicants are expected to attend. All volunteers should check-in 15 minutes prior to the start of their first assignment. 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.            

Lexis Nexis Information Table

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

Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1

Phi Delta Phi is hosting it’s annual Angel Tree Holiday Collection Drive, benefiting the Sacramento Food Bank. Please consider sponsoring a gift for a child in need this holiday season! Please select a child to sponsor from the tree in the Student Center, Nov. 3-14th. Contact Christine Dugger with any questions c_dugger@u.pacific.edu.

Phi Alpha Delta 5th Annual Fall Food Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 2

To help out those in need, we are participating in the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services Center’s SPIRIT OF GIVING DRIVE! Give to others just in time for the Sacramento Food Bank’s annual Turkey Distribution Day in late November, which feeds over 6,000 people each year.  Please help us out by donating any non-perishable items you can spare (canned foods, etc.), and new or slightly used clothing. Anything helps! For information, please contact Andrew Schmidt at a_schmidt3@u.pacific.edu.

131,000 Fundraiser (Military Law Society)

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Quad

Military Law Society is excited to host the third annual 131,000 Challenge. There are over 131,000 homeless veterans in the United States and MLS is raising money to help homeless veterans in the Sacramento area find jobs and shelter. MLS will have pushup and sit-up mats as well as pull up bars in the Quad on Veteran’s Day to challenge the McGeorge community to match their physical strength to monetary donations that will go to the US Mission Veteran’s services.

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1 and Tables 2 and 4

*See description above

Phi Alpha Delta 5th Annual Fall Food Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 2

*See description above

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 | Post-Graduate Judicial Clerkships: How to Apply

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom A

Learn how to apply for judicial clerkship  positions. Questions? Contact Isabella at 916.739.7339 or ihannon@pacific.edu.

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1 and Tables 2 and 4

*See description above.

Phi Alpha Delta 5th Annual Fall Food Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 2

*See description above. 

Kaplan Bar Prep Information Table

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Table 3

Questions: Keith Wade at k_wade2@u.pacific.edu.

Lexis Nexis Information Table

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

Questions: Stephanie Sagaria at stephanie.m.sagaria@lexisnexis.com.

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1 and Tables 2 and 4

*See description above.

Phi Alpha Delta 5th Annual Fall Food Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 2

*See description above. 

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.

Christian Law Students Society Meeting

12:30 – 1:30 PM | S-2

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.

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.

Faculty Enrichment presents Sahar Francis

5:00 – 6:00 PM | Classroom A

Faculty Enrichment presents Sahar Francis. Co-sponsored by The Global Center for Business and Development, World Affairs Council Sacramento Chapter, and the Jewish Voice for Peace. Questions: Ly Lee at llee3@pacific.edu.

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. 

Phi Delta Phi Angel Tree Collection Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 1

*See description above.

Phi Alpha Delta 5th Annual Fall Food Drive

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Student Center Display 2

*See description above.

November Volunteer Opportunities at SFBFS

Turkey Distribution – Monday November 24

The Sacramento Food bank & Family Services (SFBFS) need volunteers at our annual Turkey Distribution on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. At this large event, SFBFS gives out turkeys and Thanksgiving food items out to around 7,000 families in one single day. Volunteers are needed as Line Monitors (Bilingual a plus – sign-up) and Helpers (sign-up). And don’t forget to drop off a turkey for the Turkey Drive on Friday November 21.

Run to Feed that Hungry – Thanksgiving Day and preparation days!

In preparation of this year’s Run to Feed the Hungry, we will need crews of detail-oriented volunteers to help with Team packet assembly and bib tagging for this year’s participants. Volunteering for Run to Feed the Hungry is easy! Opportunities include Race Registration at REI during the week before Thanksgiving, as well as on Thanksgiving Day. You can sign up here.

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.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

11/25/2014

Last day of classes

1/10/2015 

Recon Ski and Snowboarding Adventure (Recreation Connection)

1/20/2015

Last day to submit application to graduate in May, 2015

1/31/2015

Barrister’s Ball

2/2/2015 – 2/6/2015

Diversity Week

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