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AROUND Shahid Buttar speaks at Texas Wesleyan Shahid Buttar, executive director of the Bill of Rights Defense Committee, spoke to law school students, faculty and staff on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, on the subject of “Indefinite Detention of U.S. Citizens: A Bipartisan Assault on the Bill of Rights?” The noontime seminar was held in the Amon G. Carter Lecture Hall and sponsored by the Texas Wesleyan chapter of the American Constitution Society. After providing his opening remarks, Buttar began the presentation by showing a five-minute video on the Patriot Act. The act was signed into law in October 2011, following the 9/11 attacks. Among other provisions, the act expanded the discretion of law enforcement authorities in detaining and deporting immigrants suspected of terrorism-related acts. “Transparency is important in democracy,” Buttar said. “It ensures accountability.” Buttar went on to discuss the National Defense Authorization Act, which also contains provisions for detaining suspected terrorists. “The NDAA and detention provisions are frontal assaults to the Fifth and Sixth Amendments,” Buttar said. Buttar ended his presentation by encouraging students to be knowledgeable about current events and get involved with issues that matter to them. Buttar previously served as director of a national program to combat racial and religious profiling by federal authorities, associate director of the American Constitution Society, and a litigator in private practice with a public interest docket. He received his J.D. from Stanford Law School in 2003, where he served as executive editor of the Stanford Environmental Law Journal. In addition to his work leading BORDC, Buttar serves on the advisory bodies of the Rights Working Group, the National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms, the National Campaign to Restore Civil Rights, and South Asian Americans Leading Together. campus notes of interest about campus events Texas Wesleyan Student Bar Association representatives 3L Ryan Clay, 2L Sabina Yushkevich, 1L Braxton Bragg, and 3L Martin Garcia attended the annual ABA Law Student Division 13 th Circuit meeting. Texas Wesleyan was awarded two Bronze Keys. — Photo courtesy of Martin Garcia Texas Wesleyan awarded Bronze Keys at ABA circuit meeting Texas Wesleyan was honored for its service to the ABA Law Student Division and the 13 th Circuit by being awarded two of the three Bronze Keys issued by the division during its annual meeting. The 13 th Circuit, comprised of all 13 Texas and Louisiana law schools, met March 2-4, 2012, at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law for its annual circuit meeting and governor election. Texas Wesleyan was represented by the Student Bar Association 3L Martin Garcia, president; 3L Ryan Clay, ABA representative; 2L Sabina Yushkevich, ABA junior representative; and Braxton Bragg, 1L representative. Texas Wesleyan was recognized for strengthening law student participation in the programs and activities of the division and for achieving the highest percentage of association/division law school members in the 13 th Circuit. Texas Wesleyan was also recognized for achieving the most improved association/division membership in the 13 th Circuit. Outgoing 13 th Circuit Governor Pooja M. Ramrakhiani presented Garcia with a certificate 24 of appreciation for his faithful and professional execution of services to the law student division. “Texas Wesleyan’s success in the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division stems from two sources: student leadership’s involvement and faculty support,” Garcia said. “The Student Bar Association and the school’s ABA LSD reps work together to instill a culture that appreciates involvement in the biggest organized arena of lawyers in the country − the ABA.” The spring circuit meeting provides an opportunity for students to network and attend substantive programming. The spring meeting is designed to bring students in the circuit together to exchange ideas and develop camaraderie. Leaders from the 13 th Circuit discussed issues facing law student education, debated issues of public policy affecting students, exchanged ideas for enhancing legal education, and expanded their network with other students and practicing attorneys. The meeting culminated with the SBA presidents and ABA representatives from each ABA-approved law school in the circuit electing a new circuit governor. Bragg was elected as the circuit governor for the 2012-2013 term.
Dear Alumni: In August of 2012, Dean White asked me take on an old but very familiar role at the law school as the acting assistant dean of admissions and scholarships while we engaged in a national search to identify a new lead admissions officer. Some of you may recall that I started my career in legal education in the admissions office, after having served as a felony prosecutor. I was excited at the new challenge while staying mindful of my continuing responsibilities in the Office of Career Services. Last fall, we welcomed 259 first-year students and were delighted at their quality and promise. The fall 2012 entering class statistical profile reflected: Total applications = 1,808 Students enrolled = 259 Full time = 183 Part time = 76 25 th LSAT/GPA = 149/2.84 Median LSAT/GPA = 152/3.07 75 th LSAT/GPA = 155/3.34 More than half of the entering class (53 percent) received scholarship awards to help them defray the cost of tuition. Women comprised 56 percent, and 27 percent of the class consisted of ethnically diverse students. The average age in the full-time program was 26, while the average age for students enrolled in our part-time program was 30. A total of 99 colleges and universities were represented amongst the entering student body. I am proud of the fall entering class as they represent a wide array of interests and backgrounds. Each year, our admissions committee endeavors to enroll qualified and diverse students who will enhance classroom discussions and enrich the quality of the educational experience for everyone. We continue to work closely with prospective students and applicants to provide them with personal attention. In a challenging admissions environment that experienced a 13 percent decrease in law school applications nationally and 11 percent regionally, Texas Wesleyan only saw a 6 percent drop, and I attribute that to the hands-on approach of our dedicated and hard-working admissions professionals. As always, we welcome the assistance of our alumni and friends in the admissions process. If you are interested in assisting our office, or if you have any questions, I invite you to contact us at 817-212- 4040 or by email at lawadmissions@law.txwes.edu. Sincerely, Arturo Errisuriz Acting Assistant Dean of Admissions & Scholarships ADMISSIONS 25 Texas Wesleyan Law Review staff members, 2Ls Jessica McCurry and Creecy Richardson, assisted in hosting the annual energy symposium. — Photo by Deborah Barnett Texas Wesleyan Law Review hosts fourth annual energy symposium The Texas Wesleyan Law Review hosted its fourth annual energy symposium on March 29 and 30, 2012, at Texas Wesleyan School of Law. During the two-day event, the symposium featured 28 speakers from 11 different states. The presenters traveled from Alabama, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia to discuss emerging issues in the area of oil and gas, both on a state-specific and national level. The law review launched its inaugural 23-State Survey on Oil & Gas, which totaled 235 pages, and offered complimentary copies of the survey to all symposium attendees. In addition, the law review was honored to have the support of U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, who sent a video greeting in which he thanked the Texas Wesleyan Law Review for hosting a forum on such an important issue. The symposium was sponsored by XTO Energy. The Fort Worth firm of Judd & Jacks hosted the keynote luncheon on Friday, featuring speaker Bruce M. Kramer, Maddox professor of law emeritus, from Texas Tech University School of Law. The firm of Steptoe & Johnson hosted a reception on Thursday and contributed six presenters from across the country. “From the feedback I have received, the fourth annual energy symposium was an outstanding success,” Kate Echols, symposia editor of the Texas Wesleyan Law Review, said. “We are proud to announce a record number of 303 attendees for the event. In addition, the law review offered 15 CLE hours, as well as several other types of professional credits. “We were honored to have the sponsorship of XTO Energy, as well as the support of the firms of Judd & Jacks and Steptoe & Johnson,” Echols said. “The law review was supported by 11 faculty members participating in the event. Finally, we welcomed a record number of alumni to the energy symposium: 35 alumni in total.”.
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