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As these profiles demonstrate, the Fall 1999 entering class is no exception. . .for it is the strength of these individuals together which will shape and define thedistinctive personality of the Class of 2002.Ashleigh Aitken. . . Age 29BA, Secondary Education/History Education Boston College (1997)Capitol Hill AideWashington Furies Women’s Rugby Team MemberDaniel Lopez Gonzalez. . . Age 26Ed.M. Harvard University, H.D.P. (1998)Mental Health Clinician for ChildrenChristina Y. Lee. . . Age 23B.A., Philosophy and Political Science, University of Michigan (1999)Peer Educator“I now focus on a law degree as an instrument toround out my policy experience and as a way to betterprepare me to serve in government."Born and raised in California, Ashleigh’s readiness totackle life and its challenges quickly led her to adiverse variety of educational and professional experiences.Following college, where she distinguished herselfboth academically and on the sports field as a 1996USA Rugby Collegiate All-American, she enthusiasticallyplunged into the world of secondary education.After teaching high school in Boston and London, sheheaded to Washington D.C., where she thrived for twoyears as a Capitol Hill staffer for Minority LeaderRichard Gephardt. She explains: "I have become wellversed in the legislative aspect of government, and Ihave tracked bills from committees to final passage. Byworking with Members and listening to their stories,the public policy issues that I had studied became personalized.I now focus on a law degree as an instrumentto round out my policy experience and as a wayto better prepare me to serve in government."The choice of USC Law School was a natural one forAshleigh, who has two brothers who are graduates."I found myself increasingly frustrated at workingclosely with children to lessen the anxiety and fearthey cope with everyday but being unable to changethe legal and economic structures at the root of theirproblems."A native Californian, Daniel comes from a family withits roots in rural Mexico. At a young age, he foundhimself challenged to find the resources and strengthnecessary to navigate the confusing labyrinth of economicand social difficulties within his community.After high school, he worked two jobs while attendingcommunity college to supplement his family’s incomewhen his mother became ill.Daniel has worked extensively in a variety of education-basedsocial programs. He has been a guidancecounselor for prospective college students at UC Riverside,a vital cog of Harvard’s Research Team on Literacy,a network support counselor at the MassachusettsPrevention Center and also served as a mental healthclinician for elementary age children at Harvard.These experiences convinced Daniel to take a proactiveapproach to bettering the welfare of the disadvantagedvia policy change. He sees legal advocacy as theroute for creating social equity.Daniel made USC his first choice due to its balanceof tradition and innovation, as well as its outstandingand diverse faculty."I would like to understand the legal institutions of thesociety in which we live and what remedies the lawoffers for social ills so that I am able to advocate forthose who request assistance."Christina’s decision to pursue a legal career stemmedfrom attending a community service learning projectknown as Alternative Weekends at Freedom House, atemporary refugee shelter for people seeking politicalasylum. Moved by the story of a young Tibetan, whoworks in substandard conditions for meager wages inManhattan restaurants in order to provide for his familyback home, Christina began to rethink her ownlife’s goals and priorities.As a Chinese American growing up in New Jersey,she has long reflected upon the issues of discrimination,racism and sexism. "I see how poor, inner city,minority communities, and women who are survivorsof domestic violence and sexual assault, for example,are victims of the institutions in which we live," sheexplained. "It seems to me that the law, which governsthese institutions, is at least initially responsible and Iwant to understand how issues that begin as social disputesbecome legal questions and are resolved by legalreasoning." She hopes to utilize her legal training tobegin to address some of these issues.The Class of 2002Over 3,800 Law School applications werereceived for 200 available seats. 3.5 was theaverage undergraduate GPA, with a medianLSAT score of 165 for admitted students.Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54%Minority Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34%Number of UndergraduateColleges & Universities Represented . . . 64In California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Out of State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4536 USC LAW • SPRING 2000USC LAW • SPRING 200037
◆FROM CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION◆FROM THE GRADUATESFROM OUR FALL 1999 LINE-UP:45th Annual Entertainment Law InstitutePeter Bart, vice president and editor-in-chief ofVariety, discussing “Leadership Without Leaders”at the luncheon21TH ANNUALCOMPUTER LAW INSTITUTEThursday-Friday, May 11-12, 2000Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, Los Angeles46TH ANNUALENTERTAINMENT LAW INSTITUTESaturday, September 23, 2000University of Southern California, Bing TheatreLos AngelesUniversity of Southern California Law School and the BeverlyHills Bar Association co-sponsored the Entertainment LawInstitute’s Vic Netterville Memorial Lectures on Saturday,September 25, 1999, at Bing Theatre on the USC Campus. Gibson,Dunn & Crutcher LLP returned as the Institute’s corporate sponsor.The 45th Annual Institute examined “New Models for the NewMillennium: The Changing Face of Film, TV, Music and the Internet,”which attracted over 500 professionals from the entertainment industry.The attendees enjoyed a wide range of topics throughout themorning, including “An Overview of New Technology and ContractualIssues,” “Production, Packaging and Distribution of FeatureFilms,” “Television Deals and New Strategic Models,” “Production,Packaging and Distribution of Music and Records,” and “The NewRole of Agents, Managers and Packagers.” In addition to the morningprogram of lectures, the Institute presented a selection of afternoonpanels that allowed for smaller and more interactive presentations anddiscussions of topics of particular interest to individuals in the entertainmentindustry. These afternoon panels addressed “Emerging ContractualIssues in Contingent Compensation for Film and Television,”“New Delivery Systems Technology for Future Entertainment Products,”The Ethics of Artists, Agents, Managers and Lawyers,” “Musicand Records: The Internet and Electronic Commerce,” and “FirstAmendment Issues.”The Institute’s keynote luncheon address was presented by PeterBart, vice president and editor-in-chief of Variety, who discussed“Leadership Without Leaders.”2000-2001 Annual Institutes and Conferences26TH ANNUALPROBATE AND TRUST CONFERENCEFriday, November 10, 2000Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles53RD ANNUALINSTITUTE ON FEDERAL TAXATIONJanuary, 200120TH ANNUALINSTITUTE FOR CORPORATE COUNSELMarch, 20011999 Bar Admission Ceremony FeaturesJudges John C. Woolley ‘62, and George H. King ‘75The Honorable John Woolley ‘62 (left)with The Honorable George King ‘75The 1999 Bar Admission ceremony, which officiallymarks the end of formal legal studies forthose graduates who have passed the Bar examination,took place in Bovard Auditorium on Monday,December 6, 1999. The Honorable John C. Woolley ‘62,and The Honorable George H. King‘75, presided over the afternoon.Sponsored by Legion Lex, the ceremonyformally admitted successfulcandidates to the State Bar of California,the United States DistrictCourt for the Central District of California,and the United States Courtof Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Theprogram began with a call to order byStudent Bar Association AdmissionRepresentative Luis Guzman andwelcoming remarks by Dean ScottH. Bice. Dean Bice also made themotion to admit applicants to thefederal courts. A special reception inTown and Gown for the graduatesand their guests followed the formalprogram.The Honorable John C. Woolley isjudge of the Orange County SuperiorCourt. Appointed by former GovernorEdmond G. “Jerry” Brown in1962 and subsequently re-electedthree times, Judge Woolley serves inthe Santa Ana Courthouse. Hereceived his B.S. (1959) from California State UniversityLong Beach and his J.D. (1962) from USC.Formerly in solo practice, Judge Woolley has alsoserved as a city prosecutor and assistant city attorneyfor Garden Grove. His numerous publications cover awide range of topics including domestic violence, alternativedispute resolutionin family law matters,and courtroom mediationin child custody cases.Dedicated to publicservice, Judge Woolleyhas received numerousawards, including recognitionfor “significant contributions to family law” bythe Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section,and the Hon. W. Patrick McCray Award for outstandingcontributions to the legal profession. A longtimesupporter of Legion Lex, Judge Woolley has servedon the board of directors and is currentlya member of the executivecommittee for the Legion LexAnnual Fund for the Law School.The Honorable George H.King is judge of the United StatesDistrict Court for the Central Districtof California, He received hisB.A. (1971) from UCLA and his J.D.(1975) from USC, where he graduatedOrder of the Coif and served onthe Southern California Law Reviewand Hale Moot Court ExecutiveBoard.Judge King began his judicialcareer as a United States magistratejudge for the Central District of Californiaafter being voted into office bythe sitting U.S. district judges in1987. He became Chief U.S. MagistrateJudge in 1994. Nominated byCalifornia Senator Barbara Boxer, hewas appointed to an open federaljudgeship by President Clinton in1995. Prior to serving on the bench,Judge King distinguished himself asan attorney in private practice with an emphasis on civilbusiness litigation. From 1974 - 1979, he was an assistantUnited States attorney in Los Angeles. Judge Kinghas long been deeply involved in teaching, lecturing,and training within the judiciary. A long-standing memberof Legion Lex, Judge King has also served on numerousbar association committees,and as presidentof several local organizations,including theSouthern California ChineseLawyers Associationand the Los Angeles ChinatownOptimist Club.USC Law School (Provider number 99) is a State Bar of California approved Minimum Continuing Legal Education provider.For further information, please call (213) 740-2582 or visit our website at http:// www.usc.edu/law/cle38 USC LAW • SPRING 2000USC LAW • SPRING 200039
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