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Prospectus - Levin College of Law - University of Florida

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UF <strong>Law</strong> summer interns, 2Ls<br />

Brandon White and Erica Perdomo,<br />

flank U.S. District Judge<br />

Paul C. Huck (JD 65) inside the<br />

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United<br />

States Courthouse in Miami.<br />

Huck, who serves on the UF <strong>Law</strong><br />

Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees, is among many<br />

active alumni who devote time to<br />

mentoring UF <strong>Law</strong> students.<br />

MARTHA W. BARNETT (JD 73) Holland & Knight senior partner<br />

and former chairwoman; past president <strong>of</strong> the American Bar Association, 2000-2001<br />

“At Holland & Knight, we go for the best <strong>of</strong> the best. We are looking for mature, practiceready<br />

young lawyers who can immediately deliver client services in a thoughtful way. We<br />

believe in their pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, and we know the values that are instilled in them at the<br />

<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>. As an alumna, I know the value <strong>of</strong> the Gator Nation.”<br />

for <strong>Levin</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> students. In<br />

addition, <strong>Levin</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> alumni<br />

play a key role in the provision <strong>of</strong><br />

quality and affordable legal education<br />

at UF, mentoring students and sharing<br />

their areas <strong>of</strong> expertise as adjunct<br />

instructors, guest speakers, jurists-inresidence,<br />

journal advisors, and as<br />

coaches for trial team.<br />

Several hundred dedicated <strong>Levin</strong><br />

<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong> alumni volunteer their<br />

leadership and expertise in service e<br />

on the <strong>Law</strong> Alumni Council and <strong>Law</strong><br />

Center Association Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees.<br />

Alumni participation on these boards<br />

connects the practical, hands-on<br />

realities <strong>of</strong> legal practice to the job <strong>of</strong><br />

educating law students. This participation<br />

also facilitates alumni involvement<br />

necessary to fundraising efforts that<br />

support academic programs and facilities,<br />

enhancing legal education at the<br />

<strong>Levin</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Law</strong>.<br />

PROSPECTUS 29

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