Prospectus - Levin College of Law - University of Florida
Prospectus - Levin College of Law - University of Florida
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 />
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