Professor John Wefing
A new biography of former New Jersey Governor and Supreme Court Justice Richard J. Hughes
Join us at a reception to celebrate the publication of Professor John Wefing’s new book, The Life and Times of Richard J. Hughes: The Politics of Civility. The work has received early praise as “a rich story of a public servant who possessed a true ability to work with members of both political parties.” Friday November 20, 4 to 5:30 pm. RSVP
INNOCENT!
Seton Hall Law alum obtains exoneration of an innocent man
Lesley Risinger ’03, assisted by her husband, Professor Michael Risinger and co-counsel Barry Pollock and Alan Kaufman, obtains exoneration of a man who served 18 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Read more.
Remembering Samuel J. Heyman
The Heyman Public Service Program supports students pursuing government service
Samuel J. Heyman believed that government requires talented people in its employ if it is to fulfill its purpose. He regarded his time as Assistant Attorney General under Robert Kennedy and later as Assistant U.S. Attorney in Connecticut, as among the most rewarding periods of his professional life. As a result of that experience, Mr. Heyman, who became a successful businessman, inspired others to service within the federal government. Read more.
Governor-Elect Christopher Christie ‘87
Congratulations to the New Governor of New Jersey
Seton Hall Law is proud to congratulate Christopher J. Christie ’87, who was elected the 55th governor of New Jersey. Governor-Elect Christie (pictured here with Dean Patrick E. Hobbs) was honored in 2005 at the Seton Hall Law Annual Alumni Dinner-Dance, when he served as the US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001. Read the Star-Ledger story here
Entertainment & Sports Law Society
hosts its first ever Industry Night featuring Bill Campbell '94
"Breaking Into Entertainment and Sports Law", an intimate panel discussion with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and sports law industry on November 4th, 7-9pm. Read more.
Marita Kosek '10
CSJ Student Wins a Case for Domestic Violence Victim
Marita Kosek '10 developed an interest in domestic violence during her first-year summer internship. As a student in the Center for Social Justice Family Law Clinic, Marita obtained a permanent restraining order and full child custody on behalf of a disabled mother who was brutally assaulted by her estranged husband in front of their infant son. Read more.
OCS Launches New Website
including a Seton Hall Law Government Job Search site
Join the Office of Career Services (OCS) for the Government Resource Center Launch Kick-off Orientation on Wednesday, October 21, 4-5pm, Rm 273
RSVP to maria.capra@shu.edu.
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Brian Steller '82
"You can’t start early enough to build your reputation.”
Seton Hall Law alum Brian Steller ’82, a partner at Connell, Foley LLP and President of the NJ Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), will present “Civility Matters,” a workshop on the art of professional conduct, today, October 19, 4-6 pm, Room 373. Read more
Professor Andrea McDowell
Named a Senior Fellow at Oxford University
Professor Andrea McDowell was named a Senior Fellow at the Rothermere American Institute, Oxford University. In addition to her Senior Fellowship, Professor McDowell is a Visiting Academic at Somerville College, Oxford University.
Prof. Mark Alexander, Jerry Lenihan ‘10 and Carrie Zalewski ‘10
Featured Op-ed on Students’ Rights & Searches
Professor Mark Alexander and Seton Hall Law students Jerry Lenihan and Carrie Zalewski published a featured Op-ed in the Sunday Bergen Record regarding students’ rights and a case scheduled to come before the New Jersey Supreme Court, State v. Best. In the Op-ed, the trio suggest that the case, which involves the search of a student’s car parked on school property, should function for the Court as a means to clarify existing law and offer guidelines.
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Good Lawyering
Nancy Hoppock ’94, Featured in the Star Ledger
Nancy Hoppock, ’94, Assistant U.S. Attorney and Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Newark, was featured in an article in the Star Ledger which focused on the benefits effective counsel can bring to a case. Read more.
U.S. Supreme Court Clerk
Lucas Townsend '04
ABA JOURNAL article in the October 2009 issue, "Shedding Tiers," highlights Lucas Townsend's appointment as Clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, former Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall Law. Read more.
Professor Paula Franzese
Featured Op-ed
On the need to return to civility
Professor Paula Franzese, Chair of the NJ State Ethics Committee, wrote a featured Op-ed which was published in the Sunday Bergen Record. In the Op-ed Professor Franzese calls for a return to civility in the public sphere. Read more
Ian Friedman ‘10
Studying the Intersection of Intellectual Property and Media
A lifelong interest in foreign cult films led Ian Friedman to explore copyright infringement issues in filmmaking and other media. He blogs and presents on the topic frequently and this summer, was interviewed by BrandProtection.com. Read the interview.
Introducing New Faculty
Associate Professor Jordan Paradise
Professor Paradise's research focuses on the legal and policy implications of emerging technologies, including genetics and nanotechnology.
Introducing New Faculty
Visiting Assistant Professor Marianne Engelman-Lado
Professor Engleman-Lado spent a decade as General Counsel of New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, focusing on health care, environment justice and disability rights.