Cooley's High Tech Courtrooms - Thomas M. Cooley Law School

MICHAELMAS Term 2003 Volume XXV Number 1BENCHMARKThe Thomas M. Cooley Law School MagazineCooley’sHigh-TechCourtrooms

BENCHMARKLetter fromCooleyEditorTerry CarellaCo-Editor/WriterSharon MatchetteContributing WritersTiffany DowlingDarryl ParsellJames D. RobbDesignImage Creative GroupPhotographyKim KauffmanCover PhotographyDave MatchetteHelen MickensCall forSubmissionsThe Benchmark is seeking submissionsand story ideas from graduates. Weare looking for stories on a variety ofsubjects including, but not limited to,graduate achievements, international law,cultural diversity, legal informationhelpful to practitioners, unique lawpractices, advice to prospective lawstudents, or special events. If you wouldlike to author an article, reprint an articleyou have authored for anotherpublication, or share a story idea, pleasewrite, call, or e-mail:Communications OfficeThomas M. Cooley Law SchoolP.O. Box 13038Lansing, MI 48901Phone: (517) 371-5140 ext. 2916Fax: (517) 334-5780E-mail: communications@cooley.eduPostmark: Benchmark is published threetimes each year by the Administrativeoffices of the Thomas M. Cooley LawSchool, P.O. Box 13038, Lansing, MI48901Cooley opened its magnificent courtroom complex on the fifth floorof the Cooley Center in November 2003 and faculty, staff, andstudents have been taking advantage of the new facilities eversince. The complex includes a 120-seat appellate courtroom, a60-seat trial courtroom, several smaller courtrooms, and seminar andpractice rooms, all with the most recent technology.The courtroom complex initiative is part of the Skills aspect of Cooley'sstrategic plan and fits in with Cooley's emphasis on preparation forpractice. Cooley plans to create and launch a Skills Plan this year and theeffort will be led by Cooley's newest full-time faculty professor, SeniorCircuit Court Judge Richard Suhrheinrich of the U.S. Court of Appeals.Judge Suhrheinrich joined Cooley as Distinguished Jurist and Professor.Cooley Law School has retained the practical focus in its curriculum andin its teaching. Our array of clinical externship and internshipopportunities, now one of the best in the nation, raises the level ofpreparation for practice to new heights.This issue of Benchmark features different Skills areas of the law school. TheSixty Plus Inc., Elderlaw Clinic remains one of the most admired clinical programsin the country. We now have additional clinical opportunities, includingan Innocence Project that has already freed one factually innocent manwho served 10 years in prison for a crime he could not have committed. Ourextensive externship program not only provides a wonderful practicalexperience for our students, the site visits and reports we receive from thelawyers and judges for whom these students work, and under whom theystudy, establish the high quality of practice preparation among our studentscompared to those at other law schools. You can learn more about Cooley'sclinical programs at www.cooley.edu.I would like to thank all those who responded to my 2003 Annual Reportand Associate Dean for Development Jim Robb’s letter requesting anend-of-year gift donation to your law school. If you did not have a chance tosend a tax deductible donation, please consider sending a gift in theenvelope inserted in this issue of Benchmark.Wishing you the best for this coming year.You can look for the alumni databasepassword on the inside front coverpage of printed Benchmark.Don LeDucPresident and Dean

Volume XXVNumber 3ContentsTHOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL Michaelmas Term 2003FeaturesSchool NewsAlumni MattersCooley’s High-Tech Courtrooms 2Distinguished Federal Jurist Joins Cooley 7Alumni Profile: Alison Goldenberg 8Alumni Profile: Klein, Wallace & Klein 10Andrew Quinn; Adjunct of the Year 11Alumni Profile: Dawn McCarty 12Top Tax Lawyer and Cooley Join Forces 13Cooley Grand Rapids Campus 14Cooley Oakland University Campus 15Law Review 16Mock Trial 18Moot Court 19Law Journal 20Distinguished Student Award 20Graduation Highlights 21Graduates: Harry S. Toy Class 22Faculty Briefs 24Letter from the Alumni President 23Fall term class 25Partners in Progress 26Alumni News 28Class Notes 33Cooley’sHigh-Tech Courtrooms2 Judge 7 Klein, Wallace & Klein 19Richard SuhrheinrichBENCHMARK

feature 2 Michaelmas 2003Cooley’sHigh-TechCourtroomsBy Tiffany DowlingStudentsReceive Skillsand TrialTechnologyTraining inthe CooleyCourtroomComplexTiffany Dowlingis a freelance writer andco-owner of MotionMarketing & Media.BENCHMARK

3What does Monday night football have incommon with Cooley Law School? Theyboth use a “Madden Screen” or telestratorto assist in illustrating or clarifyingimportant points for stakeholders.The recently completed state-of-the-art courtroom complexlocated on the fifth floor of the Cooley Center in downtownLansing is equipped with many modern technologicaladvances, including a telestrator, which allows the user tounderline or diagram through a touch screen. It helps withfootball commentary and also provides an extremely usefultool for the courtroom. “In trial practice the telestrator aidsthe lawyers, witnesses, and the jury by allowing foremphasis of important points andclarification of pieces of evidence,”said Professor Marjorie Russell, chairof the Practice, Advocacy, and LitigationSkills Department.The courtroom complex was a Cooleyvision for some time. The school’sstrategic plan outlined the need for theproject, and a committee from Cooley— professors, students, architects, andtechnical consultants — was formed tomove the plan forward.“When we first started this project, weput together a working group,” saidRussell. “The core – our technical peopleand architects – really spent timelistening intently to our needs and designed it aroundthem. They were wonderful.”MayotteJacob designed the complex; it is the same firmthat served as architect on Cooley’s Brennan Law Libraryand the Cooley Center. Granger Construction Companywas selected for the project. In addition to the technicalconsultants, Hon. Peter Houk, former Chief Judge of theIngham County Circuit Court, offered his experience andenthusiasm for technology. Houk helped with the design ofthe Veterans Memorial Courthouse in Lansing (VMC).On his search for modern technology, Houk visited theNational Center for State Courts or Courtroom 21 (namedfor the 21st century) located in Williamsburg, Virginia. Thedemonstration project is used to show the potential ofmodern technology in the courtroom. There is also aportable version that was used at the Court TechnologyConference.“When we were building the VMC, I invested time inreviewing the technology currently available and wantedto design a courthouse that would be technologicallyadvanced,” said Houk. “I visited Williamsburg to see thedesign of their courthouse and also attended the CourtTechnology Conference for reference.”Houk said he relied on his research to tell him where technologywas headed in the new century. Once he gainedthe knowledge necessary, he worked hard to understandhow the technology could be applied.“It’s great to be able to use notes from the laptop or cutand paste from briefs for opinions,” he said. “I’m not atechnological guru, but I’m very interested in all that itmeans.”Professor Russell said that having Houkon the committee was instrumental increating the vision for the complex.“We had great guidance from JudgeHouk,” said Russell. “Judge Houk hasjoined the Practice, Advocacy, andLitigation Skills Department as aDistinguished Visitor. He designed, andis currently teaching, an advanced trialpractice course focusing on technologyin litigation.”Admittedly, Houk wouldn’t have had itany other way. “When the law schoolwas able to secure the funding, I knewI wanted to help,” he said. “TheCooley Complex is drop dead firstrate … great … fabulous. It is better than the VMCbecause it’s half a generation newer. It is amazing howthings move so fast in this area.”The courtroom complex moved quickly once the planswere outlined. Construction began in March 2003, andclasses were scheduled in the fall. The budget for thecourtroom complex was $2.5 million with $750,000designated for technology-related items.Some of the more interesting features include microphonesand speakers built into the ceiling; a production roomwith the ability to view multiple rooms at once; and atouchpad with the ability to run TV, VCR, CD, PowerPoint,DVD, and Internet.“The technology is amazing,” Russell said proudly. “Wecan have an exhibit come up on the screens and it can bedisplayed for all parties or just the judge, witness, andattorneys. When the exhibit is admitted into evidence, theBENCHMARK

4 Michaelmas 2003judge can hit a button for all to see. The exhibit will thendisplay on the jurors’ monitors.”“The Cooley courtroom complex has raised the bar for lawschools in Michigan and across the country,” said theHon. Richard F. Suhrheinrich, U.S. Court of Appeals Judgefor the Sixth Circuit, and Distinguished Jurist and Professorat Cooley Law School.“I am not aware of any law school nationally with finerfacilities than Cooley. Certainly, there is not another courtroomcomplex like this in Michigan. The courtrooms areyet another manifestation of Cooley’s commitment to creatingattorneys with both the knowledge and skills topractice law,” Suhrheinrich said.Adjuncts and Students Embrace TechnologyIf you build it…they will come. That may work for the Fieldof Dreams, but would students and professors get excitedabout the new technological advances offered to themthrough the courtroom complex? After all, the law has aregal tradition that has been demonstrated through explicitknowledge of the law and courtroom skill.Russell said the excitement about the new facilities hasbeen contagious. She showed the booking schedule for thefloor and laughed, “This is just our first term here, and it ispacked full.”The days are filled with classes and special reservationsfor student groups, competition teams, and outside activitiessuch as bar meetings and mediation hearings.“It hasn’t been difficult to get the adjunct faculty to learnthe new technology. We’ve made it clear it’s important forthem to learn, and we’ve provided training,” she said.“Monty Moyer (Superintendent of Classrooms for Cooley)has been an integral part of that. He has been the guidinghand in the training process for the full-time faculty andadjuncts.”The members of the department have also worked togetherto begin bringing technology into the lessons of the fourcore courses offered by the department: Law Practice, TrialWorkshop, Moot Court, and Alternative DisputeResolution. The professors have found that often the studentsare a step ahead of them in technological expertise.Technology is a wonderful advancement for our time, but,as most people are acutely aware, technology can fail atthe most inopportune moment. It is important to be preparedwith the skills necessary to work through any problemthat should arise as a result of a computer glitch.Russell said she recently attended a conference where thepresenter’s full-time occupation was to use this technologyin various seminars. During the meeting Russell attended,the technology failed more than once, illustrating the pointof not relying too heavily on technology alone.“In the classroom, students learn things side by side. …Weshow them how to do things using technology, but alsogive them the old way of doing things,” Russell added.“One of the most important things is to know how to do itthe old-fashioned way because technology can’t always becounted on.”Assistant Professor Evelyn Tombers is anticipating themultiple ways the technology will benefit the appellateprocess and moot court.BENCHMARK

5“I was so excited when I heard we were going ahead withthis,” she said. “I can foresee the moot court students usingthis technology in the future. That is why we are incorporatingit into the teaching today. The layout of the 5th flooris more than I ever envisioned. I love to watch the expressionson students’ faces when they walk in for the first timeand see the new facility.”Technology in ApplicationHow far behind is the practicing world of law? Are thesenior partners, prosecuting attorneys, and judges acrossthe country ready to begin using the technology showcasedin the courtroom complex?Although most courtrooms around the state of Michiganare not equipped with the very latest technology, most lawoffices do use technical gadgets like personal computers,PDAs, and cell phones, according to a Michigan BarAssociation article on computer usage. It may soundstrange, but it wasn’t that long ago when technology creptinto the hallowed halls of the law world, said Tombers.“When I worked in a law office in 1994,personal computers were not allowed on thelawyers’ desks. Creating documents in a lawoffice was the secretaries’ responsibility,” shesaid sadly. “In 1995, I went to a firm that wasup on technology. Not only did we use our owncomputers, we did all of our research electronicallyby using either CD-ROM, commercial databases,or the Internet.”Although the latest and greatest technology isn’tprevalent today, students will need this knowledgefor the future, Russell stressed. “It’s important for studentsto have this information for 10 years down the road.They will be able to sell themselves to law firms becausethey have been trained in this technology. This is the realityof the world in which our current graduates will practice.Being able to demonstrate technological competence is anecessary and marketable skill,” she said.Russell said that traditionally when technology is mentioned,lawyers tend to think PowerPoint. “That’s intimidating,because it’s probably the most difficult technology touse effectively and smoothly in court,” she added. “Muchof what we have built into this facility is easier to learn,easier to use, and more effective because it involves thewitnesses and jury directly. It’s not just a show.”One student didn’t have to wait 10 years to showcase hertechnological abilities. During a recent externship with theClinton County Prosecutor’s Office, Beverly Baligad (ToyIt is commonto see videodepositions,laptops in thecourtroom, andreal-time courtreportingClass, 2003) was asked to work solo on an aggravatedassault case. Although the case was weak, the one elementthat could give her something to cling to was a photo ofthe wound. Baligad went into her first actual courtroomexperience with a technological base.“The morning of the trial … I had begun to set up theELMO [document camera], the video screen, and the dryerase board. I was the first person to ever use ELMO in thecourtroom,” she said. “It was a piece of equipment that satin the corner (brand new) because the other prosecutorsnever wanted to bother with it. I knew they wouldn’t botherto get my pictures blown up, so I had to improvise the wayI knew how.”Russell said that the student’s experience was typical.Those leaving school will be far ahead in the game oftechnology. “It is common to see video depositions, laptopsin the courtroom, and real-time court reporting,” sheadded. “Technological proficiency is rapidly becoming anecessary component of lawyers’ skills.”As new courtrooms are built or renovated, theyare being equipped with the latest technologicaladvances. “The technology is coming into courtroomsas fast as the state and federal legislaturesappropriate the funds,” said Suhrheinrich.“No one is advocating technology for the sakeof using technology,” said Houk. “When you useit and use it correctly, it speeds up the trial andgets the message across more effectively,” headded. “You won’t find resistance, because it’sso effective that the federal courts are going tomandate it.”Some attorneys are already using today’s technologicaladvances and have filed electronic briefs with appellatecourts. Rather than filing a paper brief and a paperappendix, the electronic brief is filed on a CD-ROM. TheCD-ROM can include everything that would be on paper,but the attorney can hyperlink portions of the brief to thedocument or case that the attorney just cited, Tombers said.“Everything is at the court’s fingertips if the attorney hasfiled an electronic brief,” she said. “Now all of the judgeswho must decide a case have the entire record. It certainlypromotes the quality of the court’s decision-making processif everyone has access to every document.”The technological advances have also created some newand exciting opportunities for law school graduates, accordingto Russell’s prediction for the future of the industry.“An attorney can’t effectively argue a case if he or she isBENCHMARK

worried about how the PowerPoint presentationor some other part of technologyis functioning; therefore, a tech supportperson could be a right hand through thewhole process from prep to courtroom,”said Russell.It’sCooley’sfirstbig jumpinto thecontinuingeducationarena“Graduates from Cooley Law Schoolcould look at the potential area of growth for ‘technicalattorneys’ in the next couple of years,” predicts Russell.“Sitting with a senior partner and providing technical supportcould be invaluable to the partner as well as the newassociate.”The facilities’ production capabilities will eventually permiteach student in trial practice or moot court to make a takeor CD of their work in the courtroom, and use it in theirjob application packages.“The production capabilities are already being used torecord intraschool competition finals and to assist nationalcompetition teams in reviewing and evaluating their performanceas they prepare,” Russell said.Continuing Education and CommunityInvolvement EvolveThe Cooley courtroom complex was designed to helpstudents prepare for their futures in law. Russell said shewould also like to provide effective continuing educationcourses to practicing attorneys. In fact, in August 2004,Cooley, in association with the Criminal Defense Attorneysof Michigan, is holding a five-day trials institute calledTrial Practice College.“It’s Cooley’s first big jump into the continuing educationarena,” said Russell. “There are some great continuingeducation courses in Michigan, but there isn’t much inskills training.”In order to help practicing attorneys catch up with thetechnological revolution happening all around them, Houkand Suhrheinrich agree that bringing them into the Cooleycomplex is a great opportunity.“Teaching students the skills needed to practice in amodern courtroom is critical; continuing legal educationfor practicing attorneys is vital,” said Suhrheinrich.“Knowledge of the newest technology is not just an academicexercise. Lawyers need to be familiar with the latesttechnology because the courts are now equipped with thattechnology.”“I would like to see us market the Advanced TechnologySkills to the Bar Association as a continuing educationcourse,” said Houk. “So many trial lawyers would benefitfrom a course to familiarize themselves with technology.”In addition to continuing education, the courtroomcomplex is open to other community groups like theMichigan Youth in Government Convention. In March,students from around the state will take part in a mock trialand moot court.“These high school students are already interested in thelaw,” said Tombers. “We need to support and foster thatinterest by showing them what being a lawyer means andby showing them what to expect in law school.”The Lansing Teen Court, a diversion program for first-timeoffenders, also uses the Cooley courtroom complex twiceper month. These real cases are heard by specially trainedhigh school students who decide the cases of their peers inthe facility’s trial courtroom. Russell regularly sits as a volunteerjudge for the program.“The student jurors are amazing,” Russell said. “They havea wonderful ability to see through the surface of the caseto the real needs of the juvenile offenders and their families.They are very wise. The program is perhaps as effectivewith the jurors as it is in giving first offenders a secondchance.”“These students learn so much about maturity and responsibility,”she added. “Their standards for life and behaviorrise as a result of their involvement in the program. And,they influence their friends as well. It has an effect thatreaches far beyond those who actually participate.”BENCHMARK

7Distinguished FederalJurist Joins CooleySenior U.S. Circuit Court Judge Richard F. Suhrheinrich joined CooleyLaw School as a full-time faculty member. Judge Suhrheinrich, whoserves on the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, also will serve as thegeneral chairperson of Cooley’s Special Committee on Lawyering Skills.“Judge Suhrheinrich is passionate aboutteaching law students how to practicelaw in a professional and practical mannerand has worked with law students inthe past in a number of roles,” saidCooley President and Dean Don LeDuc.“Cooley’s nationally recognizedProfessionalism Plan and our commitmentto practical legal scholarship make him the perfectperson to serve as the chair of the Skills Committee and asa member of the full-time faculty in the Practice, Advocacy,Litigation and Skills (PALS Department).”Added Professor Marjorie Russell, Chairperson of the PALSDepartment, “We are thrilled at the opportunity to havesomeone of Judge Suhrheinrich’s stature, intelligence, andamazing experience working with us in what we believe isthe best lawyer training program in the country.”The judge retains his position as a senior status judge onthe U.S. Circuit Court and will maintain his chambers inLansing.In addition to his role as general chair of the SkillsCommittee, Judge Suhrheinrich will be teaching classes atCooley. Much of his work at Cooley will be carried out inthe new state-of-the-art courtroom complex that the lawschool has built on the fifth floor of the Cooley Center.Judge Suhrheinrich has been a circuit judge on the U.S.Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit since August 1990.From 1984 to 1990, he served as a U.S. District Judge forthe U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan,Southern Division, in Detroit.Prior to entering the courts, he was a senior partner withthe firm of Kitch, Suhrheinrich, Smith, Saurbier &Drutchas, P.C. He also served as an adjunct professor oflaw at DCL, the University of Detroit School of Law, andMSU-DCL.Judge Suhrheinrich previously served as president ofMichigan State University – Detroit College of Law from1999 to 2001, and as a member of the DCL board oftrustees from 1985 until resigning to take the position atCooley Law School.Judge Suhrheinrich now brings his experience to CooleyLaw School, and LeDuc is enthusiastic about what that willmean for the students. “Cooley Law School is truly honoredto have Judge Richard Suhrheinrich joining us. JudgeSuhrheinrich’s career in the law has been an exampleyoung attorneys can look to for commitment to excellenceand integrity. Cooley’s mission on skills, ethics, andprofessionalism dovetails perfectly with JudgeSuhrheinrich’s track record in mentoring students andattorneys alike.”BENCHMARK

Michaelmas 2003Alison E. GoldenbergA Supreme Experience by Alison E. GoldenbergJust over a year ago, Alison Goldenberg (SteereClass, 1995) was sworn in before the U.S.Supreme Court. As the anniversary of that eventapproaches, she reflects on the heady experience.“The Honorable, the Chief Justice and the AssociateJustices of the Supreme Court of the United States. Oyez.Oyez. Oyez. All persons having business before theHonorable, the Supreme Court of the United States areadmonished to draw near and give attention, for the Courtis now sitting. God save the United States and thisHonorable Court.”One of the highlights of my career is the swearing in ceremonybefore the U.S. Supreme Court. My local bar associationadvertised a day trip for a small group of attorneyswho wanted to be sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court.Since I had a case pending before the Court of Appealsfor the D.C. Circuit where the plaintiff vowed he would“take his case all the way to the Supreme Court,” I jumpedat the opportunity.The bus left Baltimore at 7 a.m. on a cold, sunny Januarymorning. As the sun rose, some on the bus dozed whileothers talked about their practices. Surprisingly, there werelawyers who never set foot in a courtroom, as well as litigatorsin the group. After getting acquainted, the chattercame to a lull as we all read the case summaries for thetwo cases to be argued later that morning.The bus ride took us down East Capitol Street inWashington, D.C. As we approached the intersection ofFirst Street, I saw immaculately kept row houses give wayto several large Senate office buildings. Moments later, Isaw the Capitol towering before me on the left and theSupreme Court Building on the right. The bus turned rightand slowly drove past the Supreme Court Building, truly amajestic sight of Vermont marble against a bright bluemorning sky.I was transfixed by the classical Corinthian architecturalstyle and the 16 white marble columns flanked with the figuresof justice. On the left was a female figure, theContemplation of Justice, and on the right was a male figure,the Guardian or Authority of Law. On the architrave Iread the incised words, “Equal Justice Under Law.” Below,on the main steps, a small group of people huddled in thechilly morning air to get coveted seats to the oral arguments.Luckily, we did not have to wait. We entered theSupreme Court Building via the attorneys’ entrance onMaryland Avenue. Already, I felt special.After passing through predictably tight security, I admiredthe creamy white Alabama marble walls adorned with oilpaintings of former Justices and one of two marble spiralstaircases. The staircase ascended and wound its way upfive stories and was supported only by overlapping stepsand by their extensions into the wall. Nearby, I noticed alarger-than-life black statue of a seated Chief JusticeMarshall. To pass the time before breakfast, I toured anexhibit and watched a short film peppered with commentariesmade by the current Justices. Before we knew it, arepresentative from the Clerk’s office met our group andshowed us to the private room where we were treated tothe Deluxe Plan breakfast. After breakfast, the Clerk ofCourt, William K. Suter, who was impeccably dressed in aformal morning suit (almost akin to a tuxedo), met with usand explained the swearing in process.BENCHMARK

9Five minutes before the court session began, we wereescorted single-file down the long main corridor known asthe Great Hall. At each side, I admired double rows ofwhite monolithic marble columns rising to a coffered ceiling.The ceiling had rosettes surrounded by either bright red orblue squares and gold leaf. It reminded me of the libraryat my firm. Busts of all former Chief Justices were set alternatelyin small niches and on white marble pedestalsalong the side walls. At the east end of the Great Hall,quartered oak doors opened into the red velvet drapedCourt Chamber. I couldn’t help but notice the nine emptyleather chairs on the raised mahogany “winged” shapeBench. My eyes wandered and I discretely gazed at theCourt Chamber’s 24 Convent Quarry Siena marblecolumns from Liguria, Italy, and the marble friezes, a ’ laBeaux-Arts architectural sculptor,Adolph A. Weinman. The friezedirectly over the Bench depictedfigures of over two dozen men.The center of the frieze focused ontwo male figures that represent theMajesty of Law and the Power ofGovernment. The tablet betweenthem symbolizes the Bill of Rights.Next to them the allegorical figuressymbolize Wisdom andJustice.The Court Chamber was packed. Heads turned as wewere escorted to the front rows of the Court Chamber. Wewalked past the “three minute line” row of chairs, past therows in the public section and past the bronze railingdividing the public section from that reserved for theSupreme Court Bar. My heart pounded with excitementafter being seated in the second row, barely 10 feet awayfrom where Justice Ginsburg was to be seated. Directly infront of me sat the Clerk of Court and a woman dressed ina formal morning suit, the Marshall of the Court. To my leftsat representatives from the press in red benches. To myright, I noticed the customary white quill pen on counsel’stable. This was unlike any other courtroom.As the Marshall of the Court announced that court was insession, everyone in the Court Chamber rose to attentionand the Justices entered in order of their seniority as follows:Chief Justice Rehnquist, Justice Stevens, JusticeO’Connor, Justice Scalia, Justice Kennedy, Justice Souter,Justice Thomas, Justice Ginsburg and Justice Breyer. I haveto admit I was a bit starstruck to see the nine individuals ofthe judicial branch who render significant decisions andestablish lasting precedent. It was a memorable moment.The first order of business was the swearing in of attorneyspursuant to an oral motion. Our group leader, a memberof the Supreme Court Bar, approached the lectern andmoved to admit us. One by one, our group leader statedour names to the Justices. As my name was called, I stoodproudly before the Court. Chief Justice Rehnquist grantedour leader’s motion and we subsequently undertook theoath.After the swearing-in ceremony, we listened to oral argumentsin two cases, which lasted two hours. Surprisingly,in one of the cases, a government attorney wore a formalmorning suit. On our tour later that day, I learned that initiallyall attorneys wore formal morning clothes whenappearing before the Court. Over 100 years ago a lawyerarrived to argue a case in “street clothes” and the youngattorney was refused admission until he borrowed a morningjacket. Today, the tradition of wearing formal morningsuits is followed only by attorneys who advocate on behalfof the government.The arguing attorneys stood at the lectern, which operatedon a hand crank system in order to accommodate theattorney’s height. On the lectern you couldn’t help butnotice a yellow and red light to guide the attorneys as totheir time limits. Some attorneys argued issues andreferred to the record flawlessly, while others becametrapped by the Justices’ hard questions. During one argument,Justice Scalia stated to counsel that “your argumentjust doesn’t carry you through the day.”Listening to the Justices ask questions was intellectuallystimulating. At times, the Justices wittily bantered with eachother and the arguing attorneys. Indeed the Justices askedquestions and used the arguing attorney as a soundingboard so they could engage in conversations with eachother. The Justices also asked questions to propose theirpoint of view to the other Justices. Having read the casesynopses earlier, it was interesting to analyze why types ofquestions were being asked and how each Justice stoodon a particular issue.After the oral arguments we ate lunch and attended aCourtroom lecture and question and answer session. Therethe lecturer discussed the Supreme Court Building, courtprocedures, court traditions, and the Justices’ caseloads.Before boarding the bus back to Baltimore, I stopped atthe gift shop. The shop had something for everyone:books, jewelry, ties, lady justice statues, crystal items, andChristmas ornaments. I opted for a small wooden gavel formy three-year-old son who challenges me and my husbandevery day as to the law of our household.BENCHMARK

Klein, Wallace & KleinRon and Suzanne Klein: Two seasoned career professionals, both working demanding jobs entailing50-plus-hour weeks and extensive travel – they could have started looking toward retirement but theyboth felt they wanted to accomplish more in their life.Williamson N. (Billy) Wallace: A Gulf War veteran with a long career in law enforcement and a rewardingacademic job at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Most would have been content to settle into asatisfying career and start winding down. Instead, they all enrolled at Cooley Law School.“Are you nuts?!” Ron Klein remembered thinking when hiswife Suzanne talked him into visiting Cooley Law School inOctober 1999. But in the back of his mind he, too, wasinterested in law school. A senior research scientist specializingin the application of recombinant DNA technologies andmolecular genetics to drug discovery, Klein had recentlyfound himself the only non-lawyer out of 75 participants ata biotechnology intellectual property conference. As conversantas he was with the subject matter, he discovered hewanted to know more.Suzanne was determined to pursue a lifelong interest in thelaw. “I have always wanted to study law, and my family hasbeen involved in community service of one kind or another.Legal issues fascinate me. I like people, especially olderpeople, and want to help.”It was when the Kleins heard about Cooley’s weekend programthat pursuing a legal career seemed like a real option.On the first day of their first class, Contracts I with ProfessorStockmeyer, the Kleins met Williamson N. Wallace, now32, of Holland, Mich. The trio formed a fastfriendship that would grow throughout lawschool and result in new professionalopportunities upon graduation.Wallace, who is the Director ofthe Police Academy and CriminalJustice Education Center at GrandValley State University, saw lawschool as a natural progressionin his education. Wallace and theKleins started talking during classbreaks and found they werea lot alike.“We quickly developed not only a friendship, but a partnership,”Wallace said. “We had the same style of studyingand analyzing information, and when one of us didn’tunderstand a concept, the other two went to great lengths tomake sure we all got it. Law school is such an intense andmentally demanding environment that having a strongsupport group is imperative – Ron and Suzanne providedthat support for me.”By their second term, the trio was talking about a partnershipof another kind, and they agreed to form a law firm aftergraduation and passing the bar exam. The firm of Klein,Wallace & Klein, PLC opened in 2003 and makes the mostof modern technology. The Kleins, with Suzanne still workingfull-time as manager of Pharmaceutical OperationsDocument Management for a Fortune 50 pharmaceuticalcompany, operate from their home office in Schoolcraft,Mich. Wallace, who maintains his day job with GVSU, islocated in Holland. They communicate and transfer workwith computers and maintain a crisp, easily navigable Website, www.kwklawyer.com, for clients to learn about the firmand maintain contact economically.They are exploring secure electronicinformation transfer systems toenhance their efficiency, as well asways to assist clients who have beenvictims of Internet fraud.Suzanne works eveningsand weekends at the lawfirm. She doesn’t mind thedual career, however. “Aftergoing through Cooley’sweekend program whileworking full-time, practicing

11law in my ‘off time’ is natural,” she said. Her life experienceshave helped as she focuses on drafting wills and trusts.Ron Klein retired as Manager of Intellectual Property andEmerging Technologies during his final year of law school,following a corporate merger. He interned with the VanBuren County Prosecutor’s office for nearly a year, and forthe Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office in the FamilyCourt Division for six months. He is now active in setting upthe law office itself, and has worked on cases involving theevaluation of law enforcement procedures, small businessand real property issues, insurance annuities, andunemployment.The firmof Klein,Wallace &Klein, PLCopened in2003Wallace handles the “general practice” endof the law firm. At GVSU, he oversees dailyoperations of the police academy; writesand administers grants; develops, coordinates,and instructs law enforcement trainingprograms; and teaches in the university’sCriminal Justice Department and at thepolice academy.In practice and at GVSU, Wallace candraw upon his nine years as a police officerwith the Holland Police Department and his legal education,as well as his active duty service in the military.“I have had several life experiences that helped prepare menot only for the rigors of law school, but also for the practiceof law,” he explained. “While serving in the military, Ilearned discipline, attention to detail, and strategy. As acombat veteran of the Gulf War, the most important lesson Ilearned was to appreciate life and take chances. As a policeofficer I was trained as a hostage negotiator, interviewer,interrogator, and investigator.”Wallace’s skills were instrumental in his law school careersuccess, and, like the Kleins, he graduated on schedule inJanuary 2003. As for Ron and Suzanne, both found thatsupporting one another during law school was a keycomponent to their law school success.“Working and attending law school requires a great deal ofdiscipline and dedication,” Suzanne said. “Both of us doingit together made it somewhat easier since we complementeach other and shared the frustration, stress, and triumphs.”And the pay-off was rewarding. “The proudest day of my lifewas when we were announced to receive our diplomas atthe graduation ceremonies,” Ron said. “We walked acrossthe stage hand-in-hand together, just the same way we wentthrough school, hand-in-hand.”The firm of Klein, Wallace & Klein can be reached by calling(269) 375-0730 LOCAL, or (800) 686-8382 TOLL FREE, orvia e-mail: rdklein@kwklawyer.comAndrew Quinn,Former State PublicAdministrator,Named Adjunct ofthe Year at CooleyLaw SchoolAndrew Quinn, former State PublicAdministrator for Michigan, was honoredby Cooley Law School Nov. 21 for outstandingwork as an adjunct professor of law.Quinn is the 2003 recipient of the Griffith Award, presentedat Cooley’s annual reception for adjunct professors.The award was created in 1997 to recognize the contributionsadjunct professors make toward the mission of the lawschool. It was named for the late Rick Griffith, a longtimemember of Cooley’s adjunct faculty.In making the presentation, Senior Cooley Professor OttoStockmeyer noted, “The award recognizes that member ofthe adjunct faculty whose service best reflects the characterand attributes of Professor Griffith: dedication to the lawschool, excellence in teaching, passion for persuasive advocacy,compassion for law students, and optimism about lifeand the future of legal education.”Quinn has taught at Cooley since 1984. He started outteaching Appellate Practice, then designed and taught acourse in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Quinn’s legalcareer has included work as a staff attorney for JuvenileDefenders of Wayne County, an attorney in the EducationDivision and the Appellate Division of the Michigan AttorneyGeneral, and an associate attorney in the law firm of Sachs,Nunn, Kates, Kadushin, Helveston & Waldman. He servedas an Assistant Attorney General, then as State PublicAdministrator for Michigan. In 2003, he was named aDistinguished Visiting Practitioner for Cooley.Quinn earned his bachelor’s degree from the University ofMichigan in 1970, then spent the next two years teachingEnglish as a Second Language in Liberia, West Africa, forthe Peace Corps.The Griffith Award carries with it a cash award, funded bycontributions from the Griffith family, along with friends andcolleagues of Rick Griffith. A commemorative ceramic tileproduced by Pewabic Pottery of Detroit serves as a mementoof the award.

12 Michaelmas 2003Dawn McCartyLeading the way at Michigan Judicial InstituteIt’s not just new lawyers who have to make sure they’re“prepared to practice” when they hit the real world … it’salso new members of the judiciary. Judges need to learn theprocedures just like anyone else who starts a new job. Thatmight mean knowing the distinction between res judicataand collateral estoppel or direct and indirect contempt. Nojudge wants to learn on the job that he or she inadvertentlypushed the silent alarm.The Michigan Supreme Court created the Michigan JudicialInstitute (MJI) in 1977 to provide state judges and court staffwith opportunities for continuing education and professionaldevelopment. Leading the way at MJI is Dawn McCarty(Miles Class, 1986), who was appointed director of theinstitute in 2003.McCarty served as interim director for a year before herappointment. Previously, she had held the positions ofprogram administrator with MJI for nine years and then MJIresearch attorney for six years before that.McCarty enrolled at Cooley Law School after an undergraduateinternship experience convinced her that she reallyneeded a legal education to best serve her clients. McCartyclerked for a law firm during her last eight months of lawschool and then accepted a post as a research attorney withMJI in February 1986. McCarty’s first job with the instituterequired her to summarize Michigan Supreme Court andCourt of Appeals cases that affected trial court procedures.McCarty was soon offered a permanent position with MJI asa research attorney. She credited Cooley with giving her asolid foundation in writing. She found that, between takinga number of writing courses and learning how to writepleadings during her time with Sixty Plus, Inc., ElderlawClinic, her writing became one of her biggest strengths.McCarty’s first projects at MJI were to write bench books onthe topics of contempt of court, termination of parentalrights proceedings, and probate court proceedings. Thebench books, which are a comprehensive resource on asubject for judges, discuss the substantive law and lay outwhat members of the bench need to do in regard to the subjectunder discussion. The final step in the completion of abench book is the development of quick reference materials(i.e., scripts or checklists) for the judges.When McCarty was assigned her first bench book on contemptof court, she estimated itwould take about three months tocomplete. Instead, the project tookclose to a year. She recalled what Professor OttoStockmeyer would say in class about a particular legaltopic: You are looking at “just the tip of the iceberg.”She knew exactly what he meant after she began writingbench books. If she was going to provide a top-notch, practicalguideline for the courts, she needed to fully researchthe subject itself, reconcile inconsistent laws, and delve intotheory vs. practice. That’s what makes the bench books sovaluable – the unbiased, practical treatment of the subject.Bench books were the focus of McCarty’s career with MJIfrom 1986 to 1993. She then was promoted to programadministrator for the institute.Programs and seminars were not new to MJI, but McCartysuggested that MJI begin utilizing its own publications as thetraining materials. The director was enthusiastic about theidea, and McCarty soon found herself more and moreinvolved in developing judicial programs and seminars forthe institute.MJI offers seminars for new judges and court staff eachyear, as well as programs for experienced judges and courtstaff on the ever-changing laws. McCarty and her teamkeep an eye on legal trends by reviewing Supreme Courtand Court of Appeals decisions and new court rules andlegislation. When there are a numbers of reversals andremands in a particular area, McCarty, her team, and anadvisory panel of judges determine what is needed toenhance knowledge in that particular area of law. A consensusis sought on what should be covered, in what depth,and in what manner. The result can be anything from abooklet on the subject to a full-day program.McCarty spent the next nine years working with trial andappellate court judges to design and implement judicialprograms, including general law update sessions, skill-buildingopinion writing courses, and special seminars on specifictopics such as ethics, jury management, and evidence. Atone time, McCarty also served as an adjunct professor atCooley, teaching Legal Methods and Moot Court, andcoaching a national team with professors John Marks andDavid Cotter.BENCHMARK

13Top Tax Lawyer &Cooley, Join ForcesA prominent southeast Michigan attorney, the first woman president of a majorMichigan law firm, signed on to direct the Master of Laws in Taxation Programfor the Thomas M. Cooley Law School this fall.Gina M. Torielli, who recently completeda five-year term as president and CEOof Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C. inBloomfield Hills, Mich., now directs theLL.M. Judge program in Tax at Cooley’sRochester/Oakland University campus.Torielli is prominent in the tax field and is a cum laudeSuhrheinrichgraduate of Harvard Law School.now bringsCooley top administrators his experienceto confidence in Cooley honors us,are enthusiastic about Toriellijoining the school. “Gina’sand I know she will be a brilliant addition to our facultyand lead our tax program to the highest level,” saidCooley President and Dean Don LeDuc.Torielli is fashioning the program with a heavy emphasison practical, useful skills that will take the practicinglawyer up to the next level in his or her legal practice.“This position appeals to the areas I like the best in thepractice of law, including mentoring other attorneys,”Torielli said. “It’s an opportunity to apply my administrativeand management skills to getting a new program offthe ground. We’re going to take on the best programsin the country.”Torielli will maintain an association with Howard &Howard, consulting with the firm, not just on cases andclients, but on management issues.Torielli’s colleagues are supportive of her association withCooley. Fred Hoffman, the new president of Howard &Howard, said “While we will be sorry to have an attorneyof the high caliber of Gina Torielli leaving the firm, weshare her excitement in leading a new program in thearea of law which she loves.”Torielli’s arrival adds momentum to a program alreadygathering considerable momentum.Noted LeDuc, “Gina Torielli’s taking the leadership as thedirector of the LL.M. program in Tax is another great stepin cementing the future of Cooley’s commitment to law inthe southeastern Michigan region as well as aroundthe state.”Torielli has received a number of accolades, includingbeing named as one of the “Top 10 Business Women ofthe Year,” by the National Association of Women BusinessOwners in spring 2003; one of Corp! magazine’s “95Most Powerful Women in Michigan” in March 2002, andone of 10 “Michigan Lawyers of the Year,” named byMichigan Lawyers Weekly. She was also listed in TheLeadership Library’s Who’s Who in the Leadership of theUnited States, in 1999.

feature14 Michaelmas 2003Former Cooley Professor LeadsSchool’s Grand Rapids CampusFormer Cooley Professor LynnS. Branham returned to theschool this fall to lead Cooley’snew campus in downtownGrand Rapids. Branham willserve as Associate Dean ofthe campus, which was created in partnershipwith Western Michigan University.Branham is a national expert on correctionaland sentencing law and policy.Commenting on her return to the Thomas M. Cooley LawSchool, Branham observed, “During the years that I wasaway from Cooley, I developed an even deeper appreciationfor the reality that Cooley is at the cutting edge oflegal education. The law school doesn’t just ‘talk the talk’about being committed to its students and serving thepublic; Cooley actually ‘walks the walk.’”Cooley officials welcomed Branham’s return. “We aredelighted that Dean Branham chose to return to Cooleyand lead our effort at the Grand Rapids/WesternMichigan University Campus,” said Cooley President andDean Don LeDuc. “Lynn was an outstanding teacher andmade important contributions within the school as a facultymember.”LeDuc, a former chairman of the Michigan CorrectionsCommission, added that Branham’s “scholarship in thecorrectional field was unfailingly of high quality and bothfair and impartial, a combination most unusual in an areamore commonly given to advocacy of a particular point ofview. She will be an outstanding leader.”Branham served on the faculty at Cooley from 1983-1996. Following her tenure at Cooley, she was a VisitingSenior Research Scientist for the Institute of Governmentand Public Affairs at the University of Illinois atUrbana/Champaign. In 1999, she became a VisitingProfessor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law.Research and service have been a hallmark of Branham’slegal career, with U.S. District Judge Avern Cohn (Detroit)describing her as “the preeminent authority on prisonercivil rights litigation.” In Branham’s many contributions tothe fields of corrections and sentencing, she has:• Conducted a study on pro se inmate litigation under agrant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance;• Trained federal appellate, district, and magistratejudges on the Prison Litigation Reform Act;• Served as the American Bar Association’s (ABA)representative on the Commission on Accreditationfor Corrections;• Received the Walter Dunbar Award for her work inaugmenting and improving the correctionalaccreditation process;• Served as the principal drafterof a research-based policystatement and accreditationstandards, adopted by theAmerican CorrectionalAssociation governing theconfinement of youthful offendersin adult correctional facilities;Branham hasauthorednumerousbooks,chapters,law reviewarticles,manuals, andmonographs.• Served as chair of the ABA’sCorrections and SentencingCommittee, which drafted a Model Adult CommunityCorrections Act that has served as a prototype forstates across the country.A prolific writer, Branham has authored numerous books,chapters, law review articles, manuals, and monographs.She has delivered presentations on correctional and sentencingtopics at many conferences and has also testifiedbefore Congress. Branham earned her undergraduatedegree at the University of Illinois and her law degree atthe University of Chicago Law School.When asked about Cooley’s campus in Grand Rapids,Branham responded, “I am excited about the potentialand promise of the Grand Rapids campus. Grand Rapidsis a vibrant community with a number of stellar universitiesand colleges. With the arrival of the law school inGrand Rapids, my hope and expectation is that GrandRapids will, over time, become widely known as aneducational hub.”BENCHMARK

15Oakland University and Cooley LawSchool dedicate law library on OU campusPhotos: Rick Smith, Oakland UniversityThe Thomas M. Cooley Law Schooland Oakland University dedicated theThomas M. Cooley Law Library at theRochester/Oakland University CampusNov. 3 during a ribbon-cuttingceremony. The library is located at 216O'Dowd Hall on Oakland University'scampus."Now entering our second year in thispartnership, we have been able toprovide students from Oakland andMacomb counties the opportunity totake advantage of the outstandingacademic program that Cooley offers,"OU President Gary Russi said."Partnerships like this one are a keycomponent of the vision we have forOakland University."Cooley President and Dean Don LeDucagreed that the partnership betweenOakland University and Cooley LawSchool was an exciting one for bothinstitutions."Cooley Law School has long understoodthat Oakland County was anunderserved area in legal education. Ithas been very satisfying to work withOakland University and to forge avision for both institutions. Along withoffering access to a juris doctor degreeto students in southeast Michigan,Cooley now offers masters of lawprograms in tax and intellectualproperty on Oakland's campus. Thisis just a start. We see many moreopportunities that will benefit not onlyCooley and Oakland, but law studentsand the legal community," LeDuc said.The addition of the Cooley law libraryon the Oakland University campus isevidence that both institutions areserious about their commitment toprovide law students and Oaklandarealawyers the high-quality facilitiesthey will need to study and work.This library holds more than 25,000volumes and volume equivalents.Among them are all U.S. SupremeCourt cases going back to the1880s, federal court cases back to the1960s, state cases back to the 1920s,all volumes of official reports of theMichigan Supreme Court since1940, and standard secondarysources for legal research. Studentsalso have online access to lawreview journals and the LEXIS andWestlaw research tools.Cooley began its partnership withOakland University in September2002 when it started offering first-termcourses to newly admitted Cooley students.In April 2003, Cooley added asatellite site to the OU campus, whichnow allows the first two years of theprogram to be completed at the OUcampus.Oakland University is a comprehensivestate-supported institution located inOakland County, Mich. The universityhas 114 bachelor's degree programsand 82 graduate degree and certificateprograms.You can visit Oakland University atwww.oakland.edu or Cooley LawSchool at www.cooley.edu.BENCHMARK

school newsLaw ReviewThere’s a Drive … Way Back … It Might Be … ItCould Be … Another Lawsuit: Popov v. HayashiBy Jason CieslikIn this Casenote the author addresses the issue of who haspossession of a homerun baseball after it leaves the fieldof play. The California Supreme Court in Popov v. Hayashiheld that two different men had a claim because both hadcreated a “pre-possessory” interest in the ball, thereby“splitting the baby.” In so holding, the court served anequitable remedy to both parties; however, it created aprinciple that gives very little guidance for courts that mayconfront this issue in the future.In the case that is analyzed, Mr. Popov caught BarryBond’s record-setting 73rd home-run baseball. However,fans in the immediate area engulfed Popov as they themselveswere attempting to catch the ball. Popov wasknocked to the ground and the ball fell from his glove. Mr.Hayashi picked up the ball and put it in his pocket. Theissue presented to the court was whether Mr. Popovachieved possession rights as he attempted to catch andhold the ball.The court analyzed four views on possession and adoptedProfessor Brian Gray’s interpretation. Gray’s rule, as it iscalled, states that a person “has achieved complete controlof the ball at the point [when] the momentum of the balland … the fan … ceases.” If the ball is dislodged beforemomentum has ceased, the person has not possessed theobject. The court decided that Mr. Popov probably lostcontrol of the ball due to the attack of the crowd, and publicpolicy demands that the court discourage brute forceand encourage civility. Therefore, the court decided thatboth men had an equal claim to the ball.The author of this Casenote recognizes the need for civilityin the stands but suggests that fans who enter the standsassume the risk of being injured by other zealous fanschasing after fly balls and record-setting home-run balls.The author also suggests that Mr. Hayashi is not theappropriate target of the lawsuit. Mr. Popov, instead,should have sued the San Francisco Giants for failing toprovide adequate protection for fans. In addition, Mr.Popov could not prove that he had absolute control overthe ball. Finally, the author suggests that the court’s holdingof a “pre-possesory” interest is not a manageable legalconcept and creates a slippery slope for future courts thatare confronted with similar issues.Back row, from left: Jim Duqeut, Interim Comments Editor; Marc Amos, ArticlesEditor; Dawn Beachnau, Secretary; Kristin Heyse, Casenotes Editor; Bonnie Taylor,Interim Articles Editor Front row, from left: Amy Church, Symposium Editor; StacyFlanery, Editor in Chief; Laurie Schmidt, Interim Casenotes Editor, Janelle Benjamin,Managing Editor.Back row, from left: Ramon Cervantes, Jake Gunter, Gary Huggins, Marc May, Jeffery SpryNext row, from left: Sean Logsdon, Landon Pelkola, Kevin Stoops, Joseph Galvin, JasonCieslik, Michael Wilson Next row, from left: Troy Brown, Gerard Faber, Paul Vargas,Steven Mann, Michael Mondy, Ayiteh Sowah, Next row, from left: Patrick Beatty, CharlesJones, Julie Kretzschmer, Dawn Hirschy, Minah Cho, Trisha Werder Next row, from left: TeddC. Nesbit, Shannon N. Price, Melissa Hornyak, Jennifer Brant, Debbie Palmer, Erika Domarew,Inge Stevens Front row, from left: Christina Grossi, Tracey Reyna, Melinda Cleary, MajedZeineddine, LeDeanna KeysBENCHMARK

Outdoor Sport Shooting RangesUnder the Environmental Gun –The Final Assault or Merely aManageable Dilemma?By David G. CotterOutdoor shooting ranges have been the targetof lawsuits and debates across the country.Citizens are fed up with the noise, litter, andpollution these ranges have produced. Stateshave given the ranges immunity from lawsuits,but citizens have been able to mount attacksthat the state immunity does not cover.This article explores the different approachesplaintiffs take when they file suits against ashooting range. The early lawsuits dealt withlead bullets being discharged onto land notowned by a gun range. In Jorgensen v.Joerndt, the plaintiffs successfully defeated thegun range by stating nuisance laws. The courtfound that because the lead bullets could beharmful and interfered with the plaintiff’sfarm, the gun range was not able to overcomethe claim. In a different lawsuit, theplaintiffs asserted that the clay pigeon debristraveling onto their land constituted litter. Thecourt agreed, and its holding indicated thatno type of shooting debris can travel ontoanother person’s property from a gun range.The author states that these types of lawsuitscan be easily avoided if the gun ranges constructbullet stop areas to prevent the bulletsfrom traveling outside the range’s property.During the modern era, various plaintiffs havefiled suits that consist of different types ofchallenges, including the Clean Water Actand the Resource Conservation and RecoveryAct. The author suggests that outdoor shootingranges are vulnerable to environmentalattacks, as well as the early claims of nuisanceand trespass. With the environmentallaws in a plaintiff’s arsenal to combat outdoorshooting ranges, plaintiffs no longer needdebris to be located on their land to be successfulin suits against gun clubs; they can winif the outdoor shooting range is having anadverse effect on the environment. The authorpredicts that outdoor shooting ranges stillhave a part in America’s future. Even with themounting citizen attacks, the author suggeststhat the ranges establish stricter environmentalsafety standards and unite with one anotherto implement the new ideas to avoid futurelawsuits. The author also points out that thismight be more costly, but the end result is outdoorsport ranges will continue to thrive.Krinock Lecture Modern Slavery and the Production ofConsumer Goods in a Global Economy: Consumer Choice,Not Law, Will Trigger the Next DiasporaBy Mary Ross HendricksWhen people think of exploited labor and people working under slavery-typeconditions, they think of the problem as an issue in developing and povertystrickencountries. However, exploited labor is not unique to these countries; itis a problem everywhere, even here in the United States. The people who areexploited work in conditions that are unspeakable, and the numbers of thesepeople surpass those that were traded in the transatlantic slave trade. One ofthe reasons for “modern slavery” is the availability of low labor costs in developing,poverty-stricken countries and the resultant outsourcing of labor-intensiveindustries to those countries. The combination of cheap labor and povertylends itself to human rights violations, especially modern slavery.The activities modern slaves are involved in include: making carpets andbricks, farming and food production, harvesting sugar cane, working insweatshops and brothels, and producing charcoal and cocoa. Many of theseslaves are tricked and trafficked into their slave trades. The most common typeof modern slavery is debt bondage, or bonded labor. Debt bondage occurswhen people give themselves, or their children, into slavery as security againsta loan or when they have inherited a family debt.Although there have been efforts to get rid of debt bondage and modern slaveryas a whole through domestic and international laws, such action haslargely been ineffective. As a result of enforcement efforts, those responsiblefor enforcing the laws have huge workloads, the courts are backlogged andunderfunded, and some industries have taken their use of modern slaveryunderground. Another problem with the current laws is that they focus onmandatory criminal sanctions for the wrongdoers, leaving the human rights,protections discretionary. Consumers need to be made aware of these conditionsso that they can make the choice as to which products they will purchaseand support those who do not use the work of these modern slaves.Michigan Keeps It Within Limits:Relocation No More Than “100 Miles”By Erika DomarewDivorce is a traumatic event for both parents and children. When a custodialparent wishes to relocate, the relationship between children and a noncustodialparent can be further strained, particularly when the move is over a great distance.Michigan’s relocation statute seeks to alleviate this problem by requiringcustodial parents to obtain court permission before relocating more than 100miles from the child’s residence at the time of the divorce. Before granting permissionto relocate, the court must consider a number of statutory factors todetermine whether the move is in the best interests of the child.This Comment critically examines how Michigan’s relocation statute attempts toreconcile the competing interests of the custodial parent’s right to travel, thenoncustodial parent’s right to a parent-child relationship, and the statute’s effecton Michigan’s legal service population. The author discusses the statute’s shortcomingsin dealing with domestic violence and situations in which one parenthas sole custody. The author also compares Michigan’s approach with similarstatutes in other states. Finally, the author proposes amendments to Michigan’srelocation statute that would better further the best interests of the child whilelessening restrictions on a custodial parent’s freedom to relocate.17

law review18 Michaelmas 2003Storing DNA Samples of NonconvictedPersons and the debate over DNA DatabaseExpansionBy Bonnie TaylorA DNA database stores the genetic profile generatedfrom the forensic analysis of a DNA sample. Most DNAdatabases are created in an effort to aid law enforcement.All 50 states, as well as the federal government,have statutes in effect that authorize the collection andstorage of DNA samples from certain persons. Themajority of states authorize the inclusion of DNA samplesfrom persons convicted of a certain class of criminaloffenses. However, the majority of DNA databasestatutes are silent as to the inclusion of DNA samplesfrom arrestees or eliminated suspects.This Comment focuses on the situation presented when a“DNA dragnet” occurs. A DNA dragnet targets a certainsegment of the population for DNA sampling, withthe intention of narrowing down the field of suspects in acriminal investigation. But what happens when a personwho is eliminated as a suspect wants his DNA sample,and any records generated from the sample, returned tohim and removed from the law enforcement database?This Comment presents the issues surrounding DNAdatabase expansion, including constitutional challengesand genetic privacy concerns. It examines the constitutionalbases for upholding database statutes, two recentlawsuits brought by DNA dragnet participants who suedfor the return of their DNA sample after they were eliminatedas suspects in the criminal investigation for whichit was offered, and the recent Ninth Circuit decision ofUnited States v. Kincade, which held the DNA AnalysisBacklog Elimination Act of 2000 unconstitutional.Mock TrialA Failing Grade: The Court in Zelman and Its MissedOpportunity to Clarify the Confusing State ofEstablishment Clause JurisprudenceBy Simcha David SchonfeldThe law involving the Establishment Clause of the Constitution has longbeen unsettled. In this Casenote, the author examines various approachesused to decide when actions violate the Establishment Clause. Four testshave been created to determine whether a violation of the EstablishmentClause exists: the Lemon test, the “endorsement test,” the “coercion test,”and the “historical” approach. Determining the correct test to apply hascreated much confusion. Furthermore, results are often unpredictable andincompatible. Therefore, many hope the Supreme Court will clarify thismatter.In the recent case, Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, the Supreme Court waspresented with a chance to remedy this problem. The author asserts thatthe Court “missed a golden opportunity to clarify the approach to decidingsuch matters,” and today litigants are still left with uncertain andambiguous law. In the Zelman case, the Supreme Court decided whethera state law granting parents financial aid, the majority of which went toprivate religious schools, was a violation of the Establishment Clause. Ina very close opinion, the Supreme Court said it was not. The method bywhich the Court reached that decision is unclear and “decidedly confusing.”The author suggests that Zelman merely created a “bright-line categoricalrule:” A party, other than the government, deciding to give governmentaid in part to the religious sector is per se constitutional if thereis a secular purpose. The key is that the decision belonged to privateindividuals. The Supreme Court, in its reasoning, neither adopts norabandons the Lemon test, but instead seems to modify it. The Court, afterreaching the per se rule, later implicates both the “endorsement test” andthe “coercion test” with little, if any, distinction.The author concludes that the different tests seem to remain effective andshould be addressed in a hierarchical manner. The analysis remains atangled mess. It seems that this area of law will continue to be the subjectof much litigation, as this Casenote points out that “a clear-cut approachto Establishment Clause challenges remains elusive.”Back Row L to R: Jarrod Higgins, Michelle Mauldin, Robert Flores, Nigel Daniels, Charles Bracey, MarcyMcWayne, Garvin Ambrose Middle Row L to R: Dorothy Tran, Jonathan Beato, Cassie Harmon, AmmieRouse, Lynda Sangmor, Tasha James, Kenyatta Patterson, Ayiteh Sowah, Setsuko Gormley Front Row L to R:Christian Arndt, Stacye Davis, Shital Bhakta, Rushondra Jones, Jill Swiontek, Lawrence St. Clair, Matt GalassoBack Row L to R: Max Vayner, Kevin Wright, Joe Yaksich,Alissa Knecht Front Row L to R: Jodi Copenhaver, Lisa Lanxton,Heidi Rettinghouse, Tiffany McEvans Not Pictured: Jesse Smith,Michelle Mauldin

moot court19Prepare to Practice in the Appellate Courts:Moot Court at CooleyBy Evelyn Tombers Moot Court AdviserMoot Court. Those two words strike fear into many aCooley student. “You mean I’m going to stand up andargue before a group of judges?” “You mean those judgeswill be asking me questions about my case?” “You meanthose judges will be evaluating me in how well I know thelaw and how well I stand up to their questions?” As theadviser to the moot court program here at Cooley, I oftenhear those questions.But once a student actually participates in the program,the comments become quite different: “I loved it!” “I’mhooked!” “I finally feel like a lawyer.” “I didn’t think I’d beable to argue my client’s case; now I know I can, and I’mconfident that I can represent a client in an appellatecourt.”Through its moot court program, Cooley offers severalways for students to gain the confidence that comes witharguing on behalf of a client in a mock Supreme Courtsetting. For students in their first year at Cooley who areenrolled in Criminal Procedure, we offer the First-YearCriminal Procedure Moot Court Competition. As its namesuggests, students represent the parties in a criminal case.The problems involve the law the students have learned intheir Criminal Procedure classes. These students don’t writea brief, but they do research the cases and argue the lawbefore the (mock) U.S. Supreme Court.For students in their second year (or later), Cooley offersthe Intra-School Moot Court elective. In this class, experiencedappellate practitioners teach students how to write apersuasive appellate brief and how to argue their clients’cases to the appellate court. Issues for the briefs and argumentgenerally spotlight something in the U.S. SupremeCourt’s current term. Recently, the students researched andargued whether a former drug addict is “disabled” underthe Americans With Disabilities Act, and whether dueprocess requires a prosecutor to tell the defendant thatsomeone else has confessed to the crime before the defendantpleads guilty to the crime.The highlight of this class is the Intra-School Moot CourtCompetition. Each term the students in the class arguetheir cases against each other before dozens of local attorneysand judges who volunteer to evaluate the students’knowledge and performance. If you’ve participated as ajudge in this competition, I take this moment to thank you.You contribute to these students’ education. We couldn’t doit without you. If you haven’t participated as a judge,respond to the e-mail we send out every term. We runthree of these competitions a year; we’d love to haveyour help.For those students who still haven’t had enough of themoot court experience, Cooley enters six to eight nationalcompetitions each year. Students who excelled in the mootcourt class are eligible to try out for these moot court competitionteams. Cooley’s professors volunteer to coach theseteams and evaluate their oral argument practices; theirexperience and insight provides valuable guidance to thestudents who compete. Students in these competitions arejudged on their written briefs (with which they cannotreceive faculty input) and their oral argument skills. TwoCooley students, LeDeanna Keyes and Stacye Davis, tookhome the Best Brief honors in the 2003 State of MichiganMoot Court Competition, and Cooley student Kevin Stoopswas named the competition’s best advocate.Finally, none of this would be possible without the help ofCooley’s Moot Court Board. This student organization,made up of students who are currently enrolled in or whohave taken the Intra-School Moot Court class, runs thefirst-year competition, judges the first-year competition,trains and provides bailiffs for the competitions, and helpsthe students in the intra-school class practice their oralarguments. Their dedication to the moot court programhelps this program thrive at Cooley.Knowledge, skills, and ethics – that’s our three-prongedmission at Cooley. And Cooley’s moot court programprepares our students to practice in the appellate courts.From what I hear from the students, it’s working.For more information on how you can participate inour students’ education through our moot court program,please contact Prof. Evelyn C. Tombers via phone at517-371-5140, ext. 2606, or via e-mail attomberse@cooley.edu.Moot CourtMoot Court Board – Michaelmas Term 2003: Azi Amirteymoori, Marc Amos, Christian Arndt, JanelleBenjamin, Bhakta Shital, Rose Billeci, Nate Brand, Kim Browning, Michelle Brya, Amy Church, Sarah Croghan,Stacye Davis, Nate Dodson, Jim Duquet, Sarina Fifer, Joseph Fletcher, Matt Galasso, Larkaya Gant, CassandraHarmon, Jarrod Higgins, Maureen Hughes, John D. Hyatt, Raed Jabr, Sara Jazayeri, Sylvia Johannes, BenJohnson, Felicia Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Charles Jones, Wendy Kazel, LeDeanna Keyes, Kimani King, ViolaKing, Stephen Knights, Melissa Krauskopf, Phil Lane, Stephen Laucella, Nadia Lescott, Michelle Mauldin, DougMeeks, John Menezes, Jamiesue Miller-Hawkins, Shannon Muir, Mark Nawrocki, Eric Novak, Debbie Palmer,Mark Pritzlaff, Thomas Reimel, Heidi Rettinghouse, Todd Rossman, Gaudys Sanclemente, Marjorie Schultz, JohnnaSkyles, Jennifer Smith, Jesse Smith, Erin Souchick, Kevin Stoops, Jill Swiontek, Wendy Taube, Bonnie Taylor, NedraThompson, Arathi Venkatesh, Lee Viacava, Shane Waller, Jennifer Watts, Trisha Werder, Briar Wilcox, Caryl D.Williams, Rinzer Williams III, Kevin Wright, Dionnie Wynter, Joseph Yaksich

school newsLaw JournalThe Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical LawLAW JOURNAL BOARD Top row: Shital Bhakta (Marketing Editor), AyitehSowah (Editor-in-Chief), Robert Ost (Senior Research Editor); Front row: JohnFrame (Senior Marketing Editor), Lisa Lanxton (Communications Editor), HeidiRettinghouse (Managing Editor), Rose Billeci (Senior Articles Editor)Not pictured: Syntoria Spencer(Senior Communications Editor) Professors TerrenceCavanaugh & Heather Sutphin (Faculty Adivsors)D.S.A.Distinguished Student AwardAssociate Dean Amy Timmer GrantsDistinguished Student Awards for the Cross ClassThe faculty, staff, and student body of the Thomas M. CooleyLaw School gathered in the auditorium on Nov. 14 for theHonors Convocation of Michaelmas Term 2003. AssociateDean Amy Timmer (Pratt Class, 1988) was on hand to grantDistinguished Student Awards to Marc D. Amos, Tedd Nesbit,and J. Kevin Wright of the John E. Cross Class.The 13 students nominated for this term’s DistinguishedStudent Award furnished a variety of information, includingrésumés and letters of reference that were reviewed by theExecutive Committee. Nominees were also personally interviewedas part of the selection process. Members of eachgraduating class are evaluated on the criteria of character,academic accomplishment, leadership, and extracurricularactivities in the decision to grant the DistinguishedStudent Award.LAW JOURNAL ASSOCIATE EDITORS Back row: Nathaniel Brand, Joseph Fletcher;Middle row: Okechukwu Oji, Michelle Francis, James Edokpolo, Treneeka Cusack,& Ammie Rouse;Front row: Jeannet Pavez, Steven Day, Minah Cho, Aaron Morissey, and Janecki NanceMarc Amos will sit for the February 2004 Ohio bar exam.His primary areas of interest are litigation and the law offinancial institutions. Mr. Amos will take an initial position atthe Columbus, Ohio, office of the Plunkett & Cooney lawfirm. He plans to continue to work there as a trial lawyer orto eventually establish a practice as a solo attorney.Tedd Nesbit will also sit for the February 2004 Ohio barexam, as well as the July 2004 Pennsylvania bar exam. Hewould like to practice in the areas of employment law,workers’ compensation, and personal injury in a small lawfirm. Later in his career, Mr. Nesbit would like to becomea partner in a small firm or establish a solo practice.J. Kevin Wright will sit for the February 2004 Virginia barexam. He is seeking a position with the federal government,and is considering opportunities with the Federal Defender’sOffice, the Department of Justice, and the Department ofTransportation. Alternatively, Mr. Wright may work at theVirginia Public Defender’s Office. Eventually, he wouldlike to practice appellate law in the governmental orprivate sectors.The Alumni Association is proud and pleased to give recognitionto these three outstanding members of the Cross Classand extends its best wishes for their continuing success.

school newsGraduationHIGHLIGHTSHarry S. Toy ClassMembers of the Harry S. Toy Class receivedtheir juris doctor degrees Sept. 13, 2003.Members of the Harry S. Toy Class received their juris doctordegrees on Sept. 13, 2003. The Hon. Robert Holmes Bell,Chief Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan,gave the commencement speech. aNetha Warren gave thevaledictory address.Kimberly Michelle Manns Browning graduated summa cumlaude and earned the James E. Burns Memorial Award.Summa status is awarded to the graduate with the highestcumulative grade point average in the class. SamuelHenderson, magna cum laude, won the President’sAchievement Award. The President’s Achievement Award isgiven to the graduate who has achieved the biggest increasebetween his or her freshman index and graduating GPA.Professors Rich Henke and Judy Frank shared the honor ofwinning the Stanley E. Beattie Teaching Award, an honorvoted upon by the graduating class.The Hon. Robert Holmes Bell, the commencement speaker; Kimberly MannsBrowning, summa cum laude; Samuel Henderson, President's AchievementAward winner, and Cooley President and Dean Don LeDuc.Graduates Shirley Blazejczyk and Franklin Albert Bennett III, cum laude proudlyshowing off their diplomas.From left: Distinguished student award winners Marc Amos,J. Kevin Wright, and Tedd Nesbit; and Cooley President Don LeDuc.From left: Leadership Achievement Award winners Marc Amos (left) and JesseSmith (far right), with Cooley President Don LeDuc.Left: President LeDuc congratulates Law Review Secretary Dawn Beachnau on 25years of service with Cooley. Right: Professors Richard Henke and Judith Frank sharethe Stanley E. Beattie Teaching Award.

GraduatesHarry S. Toy ClassGhazwan Abro, WITH DISTINCTIONAmanda S. AdeEvelyn O. AkushieMina Bahgat, LEADERSHIPACHIEVEMENT AWARDBeverly V. BaligadBrett M. BaneCarmina BarrónStephen Mark BaxterFranklin Albert Bennett III, CUM LAUDEShirley Blazejczyk, WITH DISTINCTIONRobert BlessTamika S. BrownKimberly Michelle Manns Browning,SUMMA CUM LAUDEMichelle M. BryaAnnabelle Lee BurnettMarivel CantùJocelyn L. CarterJoseph Brian CatanzaroJoseph Christopher Cintron IVPatience R. ClarkGabriel Thomas CliettJudeline Tamar Constant, CUM LAUDETodd Anthony CourserAundrea DeLaine Cudjoe, CUM LAUDEJohn Christopher CuschieriAmjed L. DaoudColleen M. DavisAntonio DeBartoloJenikka Joy DeeringErik D. DelaneyDanalee Francesca Elie, LEADERSHIPACHIEVEMENT AWARDTracy Rheunna FoilKeith C. FudgeJames S. GalcoWilliam H. Gerhardt IIIPeter GerulisStephen Andrew GibsonRaoul Graham, CUM LAUDEAnasia A. GreerRaied A. HamadKelly L. HarriganWilliam R. Harris Jr.Jennifer Morgan HatfieldSamuel Henderson, MAGNA CUM LAUDE,PRESIDENT’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARDKelvin William HowardVickie L. HughesJohnny Ray InlowSusan Fox JacobsenRyan Edward JennerDenise Marie JohnsonErica D. JohnsonMichael Robert JonesMaurice Villasseau JosephRajeev S. JutlaViola King, MAGNA CUM LAUDEMichael James Kitson, CUM LAUDEJaimesue Marie KnowltonDwight A. Kuhn, CUM LAUDEStephen A. LaucellaMichael W. Maher, WITH DISTINCTIONMaurice David MaitlandSusan Ann Martinez-WilhelmKelly Jean McDoniel, CUM LAUDE;DISTINGUISHED STUDENT AWARDRomi Franci MezyStacey J. MillsLaura Lyn MitchellThomas Kelly Mitchell-Höffler,WITH DISTINCTIONPatricia A. MurphyMajdel Sami Musa, WITH DISTINCTIONKriston DeVorio Neely, CUM LAUDESteven Farris NesheiwatSteven Lamar Newton,WITH DISTINCTIONWilliam Clayton NinerThomas George Novak Jr., CUM LAUDETheodore Robert OrtivizConstandino PapadopoulosAnthony D. PappagalloSmruti Parikh, CUM LAUDEThomas Stewart PearsonDiana L. PhillipsAlexsander Kazimierz PontusAlbert Destin L.C. PuatiTina RamosRehana RasoolJeffrey RaymondLindsey Robbins, CUM LAUDEDanielle Tam Rosete, CUM LAUDEReginald E. RouzardHeidi Washington RussoShirin RustomjiDeborah L. RyssoJuliana B. Sabatini, CUM LAUDEPaula Saye-DooperKathleen M. Scanlon, CUM LAUDERenee E. Schattler-HoukTanesha Marie ScottEmilia Siwingwa, LEADERSHIPACHIEVEMENT AWARDAgenique Nichelle SmileyApril SponselKenyetta Nicole StanfordDavid Alan StewartWinston Lawrence Stewart IIIChristopher D. SweeneyOni K. TaffeStephen R. TalbotJeremy D. Trapp, CUM LAUDEJeffrey D. TrimbleLeandro J. VicuñaaNetha Warren, LEADERSHIPACHIEVEMENT AWARDJennifer Michelle Washburn, CUM LAUDEShari Lynn Whaley, CUM LAUDECrystal WheatleyTara Lyn Whitaker, CUM LAUDEJuanita L. Woods, WITH DISTINCTIONBENCHMARK

Letterfrom the AlumniPresident31 29A Time to Reflect, Evaluate,and Strategically PlanYou undoubtedly noticed the trend in advertisements for closetorganizers, exercise equipment, and financial services at thebeginning of 2004. Advertisers know that the beginning of anynew year is the time when individuals reflect on the past, evaluatewhere they are, and strategically plan for where they want to be.Unquestionably, every year, people want to be more organized,healthier, and in a better financial position.The Thomas M. Cooley Alumni Association is no different in its utilizationof reflection, evaluation, and resolution to improve itself.However, the association cannot limit the time for reflection, evaluation,and planning to January. Under the leadership of the association'sImmediate Past President M. Carol Bambery, AlumniRelations Director Darryl J. Parsell, and Associate Dean James D.Robb, the Alumni Association Executive Committee has beeninvolved in a strategic planning process that will eventually result ina new Alumni Association Charter and Strategic Plan.As part of this process, the entire Alumni Association Board ofGovernors, which is comprised of representatives from each class,was asked to respond to the following questions: What is our association?What are we doing? Are we serving the alumni, students,and law school? Can we do it better?After several focus sessions, the purpose and objectives of theThomas M. Cooley Law School Alumni Association emerged:Purpose: The purpose of this association is to promote the interestsof the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, its students, faculty, andalumni; to promote legal education and advance the developmentof knowledge, skills, and ethics among the students, faculty, andalumni; to encourage philanthropic support for the law school; topromote mutual acquaintance and good fellowship among allalumni of the law school; and to conduct all necessary actions infurtherance of the purpose and objectives of the Association.Objectives: The objectives of the association include, but are notlimited to, the following:a. Stimulate among members of the alumni association, studentsof Thomas M. Cooley Law School, the organized bar, andthe public a continuing interest in the law school and itsstudents, faculty, and alumni, and the alumni association itself.b. Engage in organized student recruitment efforts toencourage a continued flow of outstanding studentcandidates for Thomas M. Cooley Law School.c. Assist the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in fund-raisingefforts to help to meet the financial needs of the school andits students.d. Provide guidance and mentoring to the students of ThomasM. Cooley Law School in the practical aspects of the legalprofession and related fields of endeavor.e. Assist students in obtaining placement inexternships and jobs with law firms,governmental agencies, corporations, andother employers.f. Promote acquaintanceship, fellowship, and networkingamong the members of the alumni association.Carefully consider the above, and ask yourself the following: Is thisstatement of purpose and objectives comprehensive? What strategiescan the alumni association plan to fulfill its objectives? What isthe best way to implement strategic plans?Your input is critical to the success of the alumni association inachieving its stated purpose and objectives. If you have any suggestionsat all, or comments regarding our efforts, please contactAssociate Dean James D. Robb at (517) 371-5140 ext. 2038 ore-mail robbj@cooley.edu, Alumni Director Darryl J. Parsell at (517)371-5140 ext. 2038 or e-mail parselld@cooley.edu, or me at(517) 351-3700 or e-mail crtoy@farhatandstory.com.You do not need to wait until the charter is fully revised and astrategic plan is adopted to become involved. Opportunities to helpthe association achieve its purpose and objectives abound. Visit thelaw school's Web page for alumni events:http://www.cooley.edu/alumni, and consider the following:• The alumni association continues to provide a memorialscholarship. The primary fund-raiser for the scholarship is theAlumni Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, which will be heldon Saturday, July 10, 2004. If you have never attended thegolf outing or if you have never sponsored a hole, this is theyear to start.• Attend and bring fellow alumni to the Grand Rapids Law DayLuncheon, scheduled for April 30, 2004; the reception duringthe Michigan State Bar annual meeting scheduled for Sept. 30,2004; and any variety of the receptions of state or regionalalumni associations.• Consider making financial and participatory gifts to the lawschool. A financial gift will move the annual fund-raising effortto a new level. Participatory gifts include recruiting outstandingstudent candidates for Cooley, participating as a judge invarious school-sponsored competitions, being a mentor to aCooley student, volunteering for a program that preparesstudents for job interviews, and participating as a supervisor inCooley's externship program.This year, reflect on what Thomas M. Cooley Law School has donefor you and evaluate what you can do for the law school. Resolveand plan to implement financial and participatory gifts that tangiblyfulfill at least one objective of the alumni association.Charles R. ToyAlumni Association PresidentBENCHMARK

school newsFaculty BriefsRonald BretzProfessorPublished, an article, "DoesViolation of the SixthAmendment RequireSuppression of a SubsequentMirandized Statement?" inPreview of United StatesSupreme Court Cases, Vol. 3 (2003).Spoke, on "Criminal Law Update" at theWayne County Criminal Advocacy Program onNov. 14, 2003 in Detroit.Mark CooneyAssistant ProfessorAccepted, for publication,an article tentatively entitled“Law Students’ Top 10Misconceptions About theRole of Research andWriting Out in Practice,” tobe published in an upcomingissue of Student Lawyer, the ABA LawStudent Division’s monthly magazine.Patrick CorbettAssociate ProfessorPresented, "Internet Safetyand Our Kids," at a legalforum entitled "Protecting OurChildren in Cyberspace,"Thomas M. Cooley Journal ofClinical and Practical Law,Lansing, Mich., on Oct. 17,2003.Spoke, on "Partners in Crime" at a roundtablediscussion for the Career Services Department,Cooley Law School, Lansing, Mich., on Oct. 23,2003.Instructed, "Searching and SeizingComputers," "The USA Patriot Act: RevisedElectronic Gathering Techniques," "State CyberCrime Laws," and "Federal Computer Crime,"at the Eastern Michigan University School ofComputer Forensic Investigation, in Ypsilanti,Mich., Nov. 12, 2003.Joseph KimbleProfessorBegan, his three-year termas the president of Clarity,an international associationpromoting plain legal language.Organized, the fourthGolden Pen Award for theLegal Writing Institute. This year's award wasgiven to Judge Robert E. Keeton, who foundedthe Style Subcommittee on Federal Rules.Wrote, an article called “The Straight Skinnyon Judicial Opinions” for the next issue of theScribes Journal of LegalWriting. The article reportson his empirical testing ofopinions.Dorean KoenigProfessorSpoke, at the annual conferenceof the NationalCoalition Against the DeathPenalty, Oct. 18, 2003, in Nashville, Tenn.Professor Koenig was invited to speak by DavidKaczinski, brother of convicted “Unabomber”Ted Kaczinski. She served as the expert attorneyon the panel, which discussed how to counteractthe many factors that have led to targetingvulnerable persons for execution, amongthem seriously mentally ill defendants.Renamed as co-chair, of the American BarAssociation’s (ABA) Individual Rights andResponsibilities (IRR) Section Death PenaltyCommittee. During this last year she gatheredmaterials for the President's Commission on the21st Century Judiciary.Named, to a new ABA IRR Task Force onMental Illness and the Death Penalty to whichshe was appointed this past year by MarkAgrast, then chair of the “IRR” Section of theABA.Chairs, the Formulations Committee of theABA IRR Task Force on Mental Illness and theDeath Penalty. The committee, composed primarilyof mental health professionals, is working todecide on standards of assessment for determiningserious mental illness, so as to precludethe death penalty for persons so afflicted.Spoke, at a seminar at Wayne StateUniversity on Oct. 27, 2003, on InternationalCriminal Law. A publication based upon hertalk: Two Transformations of Sexual Assault —The First in Domestic Law and the Second in theUnited Nations International Criminal Courts forYugoslavia and Rwanda and The ICC Treaty —is in press at the Wayne State University LawReview.Traveled, to Siracusa, Sicily, to work with aninternational group of experts on issues concerningthe International Criminal Court Treaty.Charles PalmerProfessorPublished, a chapter inCourting the Yankees, LegalEssays on The BronxBombers, in the CarolinaAcademic Press.Otto StockmeyerProfessor EmeritusPublished, a brief bookreview of A Matter of Right:A History of the MichiganCourt of Appeals in TheNew Citizens Press (Oct.19, 2003 issue) and TheDocket (Vol. 10, Issue 1,Oct. 30, 2003). A more extensive review hasbeen accepted for publication in a forthcomingissue of the State Bar Appellate Practice Sectionnewsletter.Honored, by selection of his cyber-article,“Link Between TWEN Use and GradesConfirmed” as November’s “Lesson from theWeb,” by Jurist, the Legal Education Network(http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/lessons/lesnov03.php).Evelyn TombersAssistant ProfessorAppointed, to the CaseManagement Work Group,by Michigan Supreme CourtChief Justice MauraCorrigan and MichiganCourt of Appeals ChiefJudge William C. Whitbeck.The group is charged with developing a casemanagement system in the Michigan Court ofAppeals that will help reduce delay in decidingand processing cases in that court.Attended, the AALS Workshop on ClinicalLegal Education in Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada on May 13-17, 2003.Named, a Fellow of the Michigan State BarFoundation, on Aug. 21, 2003.Joan VestrandAssociate ProfessorSpoke, on “AvoidingGrievances,” to the GeneseeCounty Bar on Nov. 11,2003, in Flint, Mich., as partof the State Bar Law PracticeManagement Council’straveling program, “TheNuts and Bolts of Law Practice Management.”Appointed, a Fellow of the Oakland CountyBar Association, in November 2003.William WagnerAssociate Professorand Director of theCenter for Ethics andResponsibilityFiled, an amicus brief inAshcroft v. ACLU, a casecurrently before the U.S.Supreme Court.

Presented, a seminar on “Ethics,Democracy, and the Rule of Law inLiberia,” for a United States contingent tothe recently deployed United Nationspolice force in Liberia.William WeinerAssociate DeanPublished, an article,“Another Variation onthe Recurring Theme ofRoadblocks andCheckpoints,” in 2Preview of United StatesSupreme Court Cases77-79 (Oct. 31, 2003). This issue involvedthe reasonableness of police check lanes.The Illinois v. Lidster case received a gooddeal of publicity when it was arguedbecause of its potential effect on the drivingpublic.Presented, a Supreme Court update –The Phil and Bill Show, for the InghamCounty Bar Association luncheon lectureseries in November 2003 in Lansing.Cooley had over 700 students in the 2003fall-term freshman class.Cooley Surpasses 5,000Applicants for 2003Cooley Law School anticipated that thegrowing law school would surpass the5,000 mark in 2003, and on December17, 2003, they did. Cooley's admissionsoffice counted 5,001 total applicationsby day's end, and Cooley Law SchoolDean of Admissions Stephanie Greggexpected to see over 5,100 applicationsby December 31, 2003."Last year we reached an astounding4,378 applications, which was a featthat few law schools achieve," pronouncedGregg. "To have over 5,000applications is just incredible. We actuallybeat last year's record-breaker of4,378 applications in mid-November.Over the last three years, Cooley hasincreased total applications dramatically,with 3,367 applications in 2001 and2,937 in 2000.""When you compare from last year'snumbers from January 1, 2002 throughDecember 17, 2002, Cooley hadreceived 4,199 applications, addedGregg. "To date, we are up by 808applications, a 19 percent increase overlast year's Calendar Year count. If youlook at the new applicant year, whichruns from September 1 through August31, Cooley is ahead of last year by 29percent with 1,485 new applicationsreceived since September 1 comparedto 1,150 new applications received lastyear during the same time."BENCHMARK"One of Cooley's visions for the comingdecade is to be America's largest lawschool," stated Cooley President andDean Don LeDuc. "We are pleased tosee that the plans we have put in placeto make that happen are working."Cooley Law School's growth is due, inpart, to Cooley's expansion acrossMichigan with relationships forgedbetween Oakland University inRochester and with Western MichiganUniversity in Grand Rapids."Our new campuses are taking legaleducation to students where they liveand work in southeast Michigan andwest Michigan, and that's opening upnew opportunities for many people whootherwise would not be able to go tolaw school," said John Nussbaumer,Associate Dean of theRochester/Oakland University campus."And our partnerships with OaklandUniversity and Western MichiganUniversity have opened up new educationalopportunities, like our Master ofLaws programs in taxation and intellectualproperty at Oakland University andour Masters of Public Administrationjoint degree program with WMU, withmore on the way.""There are many reasons why Cooleyhas been experiencing such tremendousgrowth," explained Gregg. "It's a combinationof a number of factors, bothexternal and internal. Although economicdownturns usually translate into increasesin applications for all graduate andprofessional schools, Cooley has beenexperiencing consistent growth over thedecades with the exception of just afew years.""Cooley is a leader in legal education,"said LeDuc. "Cooley was the first, andremains one of just a few law schools,to offer law classes year round, and thatincludes weekend classes. It is Cooley'sflexible and innovative way of thinkingthat has set us apart and draws peopleto the law school."

alumni mattersPartnersIN PROGRESSBy James D. RobbAssociate Dean of Development and Alumni RelationsThe alumni partners in progress section is dedicated to highlighting thepartnerships between Cooley and its graduates.The year 2003 was another outstanding year for Cooley. The Cooley familyhas many reasons to be thankful, among them that Cooley’s many alumni andfriends gave generously to the school during the year. We received a total of$204,224.76 in donations from 406 donors, including 217 alumni.Your gifts are very important to our ability to provide an outstanding educationalexperience to our students while at the same time keeping their tuitionaffordable. Through gifts to Cooley, we opened our state-of-the-art courtroomcomplex on the fifth floor of the Cooley Center. We began work on the lowerlevel of the Cooley Center where we will house the student bookstore, a studentcommons area with a cyber café and student offices, and high-techdistance-learning classrooms that will link with classrooms at Oakland andWestern. The Graduate Taxation and Intellectual Property programs are offand running. You made the time spent at Cooley much more comfortable,pleasant, enjoyable, and rewarding for the many students who have come sofar from home to pursue their dreams of becoming lawyers.Everyone knows that the cost of attending law school is high. Graduates fromsome schools find themselves limited, indeed trapped, by the excessive weightof their student loan debt. I am glad to report, however, that Cooley has madegreat progress toward reaching its goal of being the most affordable, unsubsidized,private law school in the United States. Already, our tuition rate is thelowest among Michigan law schools except Wayne State University’s residenttuition. We must continue to do what we can to maximize the opportunities andchoices available to our students when they graduate. To that extent, we willneed your financial help more than ever. Later this year, we will ask you to giveto Cooley once more. For now, though, we offer our thanks in this Honor Roll tothose who so generously supported our students in 2003.We have listed donors by their giving level and, for alumni donors, by theirgraduating class. We have also listed those donors who have shown their sustainingsupport for Cooley by giving for 10 or more years in a row. To all ofthose listed: we appreciate what you have done for our students. Please acceptour thanks.Annual Giving List(as of March 1, 2004)Chairman’s Club($25,000 to $49,999)Jacqueline George(Campbell Class, 1976)Ida and Benjamin Alpert FoundationPresident’s Club($10,000 to $24,999)AnonymousGordon C. Boardman(Marston Class, 1978)G. Michael Stakias(Campbell Class, 1976)Dean’s Club ($5,000 to $9,999)Don LeDucCarol D. MalewskaDale Malewska (McAlvay Class, 1984)Joseph D. and Jerry L. Reid FoundationJames J. Vlasic (Ransom Class, 1978)William R. WagnerFounders’ Club($2,500 to $4,999)Jeanette R. Buttrey (Turner Class, 1991)Image Creative Group, L.L.C.Arnold and Lynn MarkowitzDan L. McNealTemple Club ($1,000 to $2,499)AnonymousAssociation of Defense Trial CounselGary Bauer (Green Class, 1988)Edward and Debra Blews(Copeland Class, 1989 andDurand Class, 1992)Ron BretzCapital Area United Way, Inc.Terrence F. CavanaughCooley Alumni AssociationLisa Marie CoyneDavid FinneganJudith Frank (Mundy Class, 1986)Anthony H. Gair (Potter Class, 1980)Marion M. Hilligan(D. Johnson Class, 1989)Peter D. JasonPeter M. KempelStuart LazarCharles C. MickensHelen Mickens (Bushnell Class, 1980)M. Ann MillerLawrence W. MorganJohn R. NussbaumerMichael & Peggy Pitt CharitableAnnuity Lead TrustKeeley McDonald Riddle(Sharpe Class, 1998)Rizik & Rizik, P.C.James D. RobbChristopher Shafer (Hooker Class, 1993)Allen M. SoiferKathy SwedlowAmy Timmer (Pratt Class, 1988)Gina TorielliGerald TschuraJoan P. VestrandWilliam P. WeinerJames M. Williams (Durand Class, 1992)F. Georgann Wing (Felch Class, 1977)Nancy A. Wonch (Kelly Class, 1978)Pillar Club ($500 to $999)Carey S. Bernstein(Montgomery Class, 1992)Thomas E. Brennan, Jr.(Marston Class, 1978)Margaret L. Brown (Green Class, 1988)Sean F. Carroll (Turner Class, 1991)William Cox III (Witherell Class, 1990)Brent Danielson (Cooley Class, 1976)DBI Business InteriorsDetroit Tigers, Inc.Mary E. D’IsaGerald B. Eisman (Ransom Class, 1978)Cindy Faulkner (Durand Class, 1992)Paul K. Fershee (Graves Class, 1977)John W. FitzgeraldCatherine Groll (Montgomery Class, 1992)James M. HicksIngham County Bar FoundationIeva InglisEileen KavanaghMara KentR. Joseph KimbleMiriam L. KirschMahoney and Associates, L.L.C.Ann M. Marks (Jay Class, 2000)Daniel MatthewsMichigan Athletic ClubNational City CorporationDarryl J. Parsell (Wiest Class, 1979)Plante & Moran, P.L.L.C.Charles A. PalmerPhilip J. PrygoskiThomas C. Rawson (Kelly Class, 1978)Marjorie Russell (Chandler Class, 1983)John N. ScottPeter C. SeligState Employees Credit UnionSuch Video, Inc.Sutton Advisors, P.L.C.Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg, P.C.Sally VanDenBerg (Rutledge Class, 2000)Variable Annuity Life Insurance CompanyCornerstone Club ($250 to $499)Virginia Peterson Allen(Wing Class, 1982)Marylynn BainRobert A. BaumullerCherie L. Beck (Flannigan Class, 1999)Raymond J. BrennanCharles P. CerconeDavid G. Chopp (Moore Class, 1993)Debra Clawson (Martin Class, 1988)Michael A. Darby (T. Smith Class, 1985)Virginia FrezellJames M. GossJohn C. Heugel (Bushnell Class, 1980)Aletha Honsowitz (Witherell Class, 1990)Vincent E. Johnson(Montgomery Class, 1992)Kim Kauffman Photography, Inc.Salvatore F. Lanza (Brooke Class, 1982)Henry J. Legere, Jr.(Carpenter Class, 1993)Jeffrey Martlew (Campbell Class, 1976)Robert T. Meeks (Christiancy Class, 1977)Neiman Marcus, Somerset CollectionSuzanne OlsenNora J. Pasman-GreenJames L. Pfeiffer (Miles Class, 1986)Ernest A. PhillipsDanny R. QuesenberryThomas C. Rombach (Morse Class, 1987)Eldonna M. Ruddock (Hooker Class, 1993)William E. SchoettleCharles J. SengerStudent Bar AssociationWILX-TVCentury Club ($100 to $249)Anthony R. AlvaradoAmway Grand Plaza HotelNicholas AncelTimothy Ayres (Goodwin Class, 1982)Richard D. Ball (Campbell Class, 1976)Bambery Law OfficeDawn C. BeachnauBrett J. Bean (Potter Class, 1980)Robert Beck (Person Class, 1994)Elizabeth S. Beckley(Montgomery Class, 1992)Curt A. Benson (Mundy Class, 1986)David BerryLarry Betz (Clark Class, 1979)Libby BirkenholzRandall L. Brown (Wing Class, 1982)Jennie B. Bryan (Mundy Class, 1986)Louis Bugbee (North Class, 1980)Robert J. Burger (Green Class, 1988)Arthur Busch (Wing Class, 1982)Capitol Cadillac Corp.Theresa CarellaMike CarrMichael S. Centala (Rutledge Class, 2000)Thomas J. Cerio (Bird Class, 1995)Hugh Barrington Clarke, Jr.(Wiest Class, 1979)Julie Clement (McDonald Class, 1998)Kevin W. Cobb (Felch Class, 1977)James P. Colbert (Campbell Class, 1976)Edward F. Cook (Morell Class, 1985)David W. DeBack (McAlvay Class, 1984)Deborah Dorr-Haskett(Krinock Class, 1991)Margie DoyleRuth M. DragoJoseph F. Dursi, Jr. (Fellows Class, 1997)Robert C. Ellis (Morse Class, 1987)David A. Faloni (Steere Class, 1995)Norman FellWilliam Ferrigan (Cooley Class, 1976)John K. Folts (Sharpe Class, 1998)Michael R. ForebackCarol A. Friend (Stone Class, 1996)Patrick L. Fuller (T. Smith Class, 1985)Thomas R. Garland(Copeland Class, 1989)Michael J. GibsonJohn D. Golden (Potter Class, 1980)Margo GoldmanWilliam Graham (D. Johnson Class, 1989)Eleanor C. GriffithPhyllis D. Groenewoud(Christiancy Class, 1977)Karl Hand (Moore Class, 1993)Daniel J. Hartman (Stone Class, 1996)Jeffrey R. Heinze (Whipple Class, 1985)Terry E. Heiss (Carr Class, 1984)Donald A. Higgerson (T. Smith Class, 1985)Donald E. Hood (Krinock Class, 1991)Hubbard, Fox, Thomas, White &Bengston, P.C.Anthony Iacovangelo (Steere Class, 1995)Jackson National Life Insurance CompanyVivian Jackson-BokoMary Pat Jaracz (Goodwin Class, 1982)Emil H. Joseph, Jr. (Marston Class, 1978)Thomas F. Kendziorski(Brooke Class, 1982)Marc A. Kidder (Ransom Class, 1978)Charles F. Kleinbrook (Grant Class, 1987)Edward D. Knight III(McAlvay Class, 1984)Craig J. Kobrin (Durand Class, 1992)Robert R. Kopen (Butzel Class, 1979)Kositchek'sStephen P. Krupp (Steere Class, 1995)Lansing Sanitary Supply, Inc.Lansing Symphony Association, Inc.Paula LatovickPeter Lemmer (O'Hara Class, 1983)George D. Lenard (McAlvay Class, 1984)Charles L. LevinSheila LovelaceSuzanne Lowe (Long Class, 1981)William I. MacDonald(Bushnell Class, 1980)Cindy Mannon (Goodwin Class, 1982)Linda MarkhamKathy A. Martin (Weadock Class, 1999)James F. Mauro (Champlin Class, 1987)A. Todd Mayo (Williams Class, 1994)Gary McEntee (Sharpe Class, 1998)William McGinnis (McGrath Class, 1992)Patrick J. McGraw (Goodwin Class, 1982)James C. McLaughlin (Morell Class, 1985)Michael McQuagge (Fellows Class, 1997)Michael T. Melani (Lawrence Class, 1991)Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation, Inc.Romi Mezy (Toy Class, 2003)Gerald D. Miller (Green Class, 1988)Marla Mitchell-CichonMonty C. MoyerWanda Nash (Miles Class, 1986)Joseph NelsonKathleen NerosThomas B. North (Long Class, 1981)John H. Norton (Marston Class, 1978)Lucille H. O’Connor (Moore Class, 1993)Michael J. O’Connor(Sherwood Class, 1986)Omar A. Obeid (Sharpe Class, 1998)Daniel A. Olson (Moody, Jr. Class, 1996)William Peattie (Hooker Class, 1993)

Gary R. Peterson (Butzel Class, 1979)Brian Petrequin (Fellows Class, 1997)Mary Ann Pierce (Green Class, 1988)Stephen H. Pierpoint (Miles Class, 1986)Lawrence Ploucha (Kelly Class, 1978)Brenda Popplewell (Adams Class, 1997)Darin S. Portnoy (Witherell Class, 1990)Andrew QuinnBruce Raskin (T. Smith Class, 1985)Mark D. Raven (Butzel Class, 1979)Clark R. Rogers (Weadock Class, 1999)John P. RooneyLouis Schiavoni (O'Hara Class, 1983)Steven Schinker (Durand Class, 1992)Leslie E. Schneider (Rutledge Class, 2000)Sandra K. Selman (Williams Class, 1994)Stephanie M. Sewak (Hooker Class, 1993)Khalid M. Sheikh (Steere Class, 1995)Gerald L. Shidaker(E. Wilson Class, 1990)Richard H. Shoemaker(Campbell Class, 1976)Law Offices of Shook, Hardy& Bacon, L.L.P.Shari Shugart (Sharpe Class, 1998)Laura A. Simoldoni (Moore Class, 1993)Robert C. Steinman (Marston Class, 1978)Robert J. Stommel (Turner Class, 1991)The Strickland Family FoundationJohn StrolleSiri Struble (McAlvay Class, 1984)The Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolAubrey H. Tobin (Potter Class, 1980)Evelyn C. Tombers (Lawrence Class, 1991)Charles R. Toy (Kavanagh Class, 1981)Gene F. Turnwald, P.C.(Lawrence Class, 1991)Fernando F. Valdes (Snow Class, 1998)Ann M. Ward-Fuchs (Fead Class, 1999)Wheatfield Valley Golf ClubWhirlpool FoundationWilliam C. WhitbeckWilliam G. Whitcomb (Clark Class, 1979)Wendi S. Weisman Wieczorek(E. Wilson Class, 1990)Timothy W. Wilhite (Voelker Class, 1997)Shelley K. WoodworthSherida WysockiCooley Club (less than $100)Charlotte L. Allen (Turner Class, 1991)Joseph Allessie (Witherell Class, 1990)Robert J. Alpiner (Mundy Class, 1986)Holly A. BandfieldSteven M. Basha (Wiest Class, 1979)Beaner's Gourmet CoffeeLaurie and William Berner(Cushing Class, 2000)Ann T. BertschKathryn A. Bielefeldt (Steere Class, 1995)Thomas J. Borchard (North Class, 1980)Sharon BradleyPaul Mangan Brandenburg(Blair Class, 1983)Raymond J. Brennan, Jr.Yvonne M. Briley-WilsonDiane Britt (Chandler Class, 1983)Julie A. BrownMichelle A. Simmons Brown(Durand Class, 1992)Carrol A. BuckKathleen C. ButlerAngela D. CastleChristina Catipay (Swainson Class, 2003)Dennis E. CichonClara's Lansing StationRobert G. Collins (Adams Class, 1997)Susan L. ConwayMary Anne CoonEdward S. Cooper(Copeland Class, 1989)Patrick E. CorbettHillie Van Asdonck CoxMichael P. CoxBernice A. DavenportRonald E. David (Carr Class, 1984)Brent A. Davis (Voelker Class, 1997)Catherine M. Davis (Potter Class, 1980)Jessica DavisLisa A. DavisCynthia M. DennisBrenda DooleyH. Kevin Drake (Bushnell Class, 1980)J. Michael FedewaRandy L. FielderFirst National Bank of AmericaAudra Foster (Fellows Class, 1997)Mitchell Fox (Manning Class, 1984)Robert L. Gariepy (Graves Class, 1977)Holly E. Glazier (Adams Class, 1997)Stephanie GreggJ. Kyle Guthrie (Iredell Class, 2001)Jeff Haarer (Copeland Class, 1989)Haskell Law Firm, P.L.C.Jennifer Morgan Hatfield(Toy Class, 2003)Keith J. HeyDavid B. Hundley (Fead Class, 1999)Janice L. HuntCynthia L. HurstMulumebet HusseinErin M. JerickBrian W. JonesDavid L. JordonPauline Kavesky TrustWilliam H. Kerbin, Jr.(Chase Class, 2002)Korner KitchenBarbara KowalkCynthia J. KruskaDawn M. Lacasse (Carpenter Class, 1993)Lansing LugnutsChristine LaRock (Flannigan Class, 1999)Robert F. Lazenby (Mundy Class, 1986)Michelle O. LewisNancy LewisVickie S. LewisDeborah A. Liverence (Bird Class, 1995)Gary Lobel (Cushing Class, 2000)Richard and Ann LucasCarol LycosLeslie R. MalcolmsonPaula Manderfield (Goodwin Class, 1982)Dena Marks (Steere Class, 1995)John H. MarksRita MarsalaPatricia MartinMable Martin-ScottJan R. McAlpineJoseph McCormack (Turner Class, 1991)Kevin J. McQuillan (Chandler Class, 1983)Robert W. Mendham (Jay Class, 2000)John MichaudElissa Miller (Snow Class, 1998)Hilton S. Mitchell (J. Wilson Class, 2001)Kelly L. Morris (Durand Class, 1992)Ruth MossAmy M. Moya (Swainson Class, 2003)Maurice E.R. MunroeMary Jo Murtaugh (Kuhn Class, 1995)James A. Newton (Blair Class, 1983)Alecia Noteboom (Swainson Class, 2003)Old Country BuffetMargaret N. OldsOperations DepartmentRobert L. OstPeter G. Pangis (Hooker Class, 1993)Thomas E. Panowicz(McDonald Class, 1998)Linda M. PittsMelissa Lopez Pope (Fead Class, 1999)Jill K. PullumNancy L. RamseyJayne Randall (Goodwin Class, 1982)Sue RankinCarol E. Reiss (Chandler Class, 1983)Alan G. RichensMarjorie RobbeWilliam R. Roberts (J. Wilson Class, 2001)Joan Rosema (Jay Class, 2000)Sandra L. RussellMary Ann SchuchaskieCheryl A. ScottJodi E. SilbermanKimberly M. SmithThomas SpanglerJody A. Steele (Voelker Class, 1997)N. Otto StockmeyerJeffrey E. Strauss (Mundy Class, 1986)Duane StrojnyJune G. Sullenger (Jay Class, 2000)Natasha Summit (Voelker Class, 1997)Laurie A. TaylorMaria Templo (J. Wilson Class, 2001)Mark Jacob Thomas & Associates(Marston Class, 1978)Cynthia WaldropDoris Walters (O. Smith Class, 2003)Marlene R. WatsonLinda L. WeinbergerVictor Weipert, Jr. (McAlvay Class, 1984)Karl J. Weyand (Bushnell Class, 1980)Carrie WheelerSunita Mathur WhiteScott G. Wilcox (Flannigan Class, 1999)Patricia M. WilsonEric T. Wooden (Durand Class, 1992)Marc Yonker (Ostrander Class, 1994)Paul Zelenski1976, Cooley Class - $700.00Brent DanielsonWilliam Ferrigan1976, Campbell Class -$41,454.32Richard D. BallJames P. ColbertJacqueline GeorgeJeffrey MartlewRichard H. ShoemakerG. Michael Stakias1977, Christiancy Class -$425.00Phyllis D. GroenewoudRobert T. Meeks1977, Felch Class - $2,334.18Kevin W. CobbF. Georgann Wing1977, Graves Class - $520.42Paul K. Fershee, Jr.Robert L. Gariepy1978, Marston Class -$10,940.84Gordon C. BoardmanThomas E. Brennan, Jr.Emil H. Joseph, Jr.John H. NortonRobert C. SteinmanMark Jacob Thomas1978, Ransom Class - $5,610.21Gerald B. EismanMarc A. KidderJames J. Vlasic1978, Kelly Class - $2,443.73Lawrence PlouchaThomas C. RawsonNancy A. Wonch1979, Butzel Class - $300.00Robert R. KopenGary R. PetersonMark D. Raven1979, Wiest Class - $771.47Steven M. BashaHugh Barrington Clarke, Jr.Darryl J. Parsell1979, Clark Class - $200.00Larry BetzWilliam G. Whitcomb1980, Potter Class - $1,350.00Brett J. BeanCatherine M. DavisAnthony H. GairJohn D. GoldenAubrey H. Tobin1980, Bushnell Class - $2,658.50H. Kevin DrakeJohn C. HeugelWilliam Ian MacDonaldHelen MickensKarl J. Weyand, Jr.1980, North Class - $120.42Thomas J. BorchardLouis Bugbee1981, Kavanagh ClassCharles R. Toy1981, Long Class - $235.00Suzanne LoweThomas B. North1982, Wing Class - $665.84Virginia Peterson AllenRandall L. BrownArthur Busch1982, Goodwin Class - $471.47Timothy AyresMary Pat JaraczPaula ManderfieldCindy MannonPatrick J. McGrawJayne Randall1982, Brooke Class - $450.00Thomas F. KendziorskiSalvatore F. Lanza1983, O’Hara Class - $275.00Peter LemmerLouis Schiavoni1983, Chandler Class - $975.84Diane BrittKevin J. McQuillanCarol E. ReissMarjorie Russell1983, Blair Class - $100.00Paul Mangan BrandenburgJames A. Newton1984, McAlvay Class - $5,633.00David W. DeBackEdward D. Knight IIIGeorge D. LenardDale MalewskaSiri StrubleVictor Weipert, Jr.1984, Carr Class - $130.63Ronald E. DavidTerry E. Heiss1984, Manning ClassMitchell Fox1985, T. Smith Class - $725.00Michael A. DarbyPatrick L. FullerDonald A. HiggersonBruce Raskin1985, Morell Class - $300.00Edward F. CookJames C. McLaughlin1985, Whipple ClassJeffrey R. Heinze1986, Mundy Class - $1,379.67Robert J. AlpinerCurt A. BensonJennie B. BryanJudith FrankRobert F. Lazenby IIJeffrey E. Strauss1986, Miles Class - $600.00Wanda NashJames L. PfeifferStephen H. Pierpoint1986, Sherwood ClassMichael J. O’Connor1987, Champlin ClassJames F. Mauro1987, Morse Class - $500.00Robert C. EllisThomas C. Rombach1987, Grant ClassCharles F. Kleinbrook1988, Green Class - $2,413.63Gary BauerMargaret L. BrownRobert J. BurgerGerald D. MillerMary Ann Pierce1988, Pratt ClassAmy Timmer1988, Martin ClassDebra Clawson1989, Copeland Class -$1,185.00Edward and Debra BlewsEdward S. CooperThomas R. Garland IIJeff Haarer1989, D. Johnson Class -$1,100.00William Graham, Jr.Marion M. Hilligan1990, E. Wilson Class - $220.42Gerald L. ShidakerWendi S. Weisman Wieczorek1990, Witherell Class - $935.21Joseph AllessieWilliam Cox IIIAletha HonsowitzDarin S. Portnoy1991, Turner Class - $3,873.56Charlotte L. AllenJeanette R. ButtreySean F. CarrollJoseph McCormackRobert J. Stommel1991, Lawrence Class -$404.95Michael T. MelaniEvelyn C. TombersGene F. Turnwald1991, Krinock Class - $200.00Deborah Dorr-HaskettDonald E. Hood1992, McGrath ClassWilliam McGinnis1992, Montgomery Class -$1,350.00Elizabeth S. BeckleyCarey S. BernsteinCatherine GrollVincent E. Johnson1992, Durand Class - $3,418.99Cindy FaulknerCraig J. KobrinKelly L. MorrisSteven SchinkerMichelle A. Simmons BrownJames M. WilliamsEric T. Wooden1993, Hooker Class -$1,572.17Peter G. PangisWilliam PeattieEldonna M. RuddockStephanie M. SewakChristopher Shafer1993, Moore Class - $550.00David G. ChoppKarl HandLucille H. O’ConnorLaura A. Simoldoni

1993, Carpenter Class - $287.31Dawn M. LacasseHenry J. Legere, Jr.1994, Ostrander ClassMarc Yonker1994, Williams Class - $200.00A. Todd MayoSandra K. Selman1994, Person ClassRobert Beck1995, Bird Class - $120.42Thomas J. CerioDeborah A. Liverence1995, Steere Class - $602.10Kathryn A. BielefeldtDavid A. FaloniAnthony IacovangeloStephen P. KruppDena MarksKhalid M. Sheikh1995, Kuhn ClassMary Jo Murtaugh1996, Stone Class - $200.00Carol A. FriendDaniel J. Hartman1996, Moody, Jr. ClassDaniel A. Olson1997, Adams Class - $215.63Robert G. CollinsHolly E. GlazierBrenda Popplewell1997, Voelker Class - $230.63Brent A. DavisJody A. SteeleNatasha SummitTimothy W. Wilhite1997, Fellows Class - $440.00Joseph F. Dursi, Jr.Audra FosterMichael McQuaggeBrian Petrequin1998, Sharpe Class - $2,430.63John K. FoltsKeeley McDonald RiddleGary McEnteeOmar A. ObeidShari Shugart1998, McDonald ClassJulie Clement1998, Snow Class - $110.21Elissa MillerFernando F. Valdes1999, Flannigan Class - $496.47Cherie L. BeckChristine LaRockScott G. Wilcox1999, Fead Class - $130.21David B. HundleyMelissa Lopez PopeAnn M. Ward-Fuchs1999, Weadock Class - $200.00Kathy A. MartinClark R. Rogers2000, Jay Class - $565.42Ann M. MarksRobert W. Mendham, Jr.Joan RosemaJune G. Sullenger2000, Rutledge Class - $720.42Michael S. CentalaLeslie E. SchneiderSally VanDenBerg2000, Cushing Class - $60.21Laurie BernerGary Lobel2001, J. Wilson Class - $40.42Hilton S. MitchellWilliam R. RobertsMarie Templo2001, Iredell ClassJ. Kyle Guthrie2002, Chase ClassWilliam H. Kerbin2003, Swainson Class - $70.21Christina CatipayAmy M. MoyaAlecia Noteboom2003, O. Smith ClassDoris Walters2003, Toy Class - $120.42Jennifer Morgan HatfieldRomi Mezy2004, Cross ClassRobert L. OstThe Cooley Continuity ClubCooley gives special thanks to the followingdonors who have demonstrated theirfaith in Cooley’s students by having givento the school during each of the last 10or more years.Anthony R. AlvaradoMarylynn BainDawn C. BeachnauBrett J. Bean (Potter Class, 1980)Cherie L. Beck (Flannigan Class, 1999)Raymond J. BrennanDavid G. Chopp (Moore Class, 1993)Michael P. CoxMary E. D'IsaMargaret DoyleH. Kevin Drake (Bushnell Class, 1980)J. Michael Fedewa, Jr.Norman FellJohn W. FitzgeraldMichael R. ForebackJudith Frank (Mundy Class, 1986)Michael J. GibsonJames M. HicksPeter D. JasonPeter M. KempelR. Joseph KimblePaula LatovickM. Ann MillerLawrence W. MorganMonty C. MoyerJohn R. NussbaumerCharles A. PalmerNora J. Pasman-GreenErnest A. PhillipsPhilip J. PrygoskiDanny R. QuesenberryThomas C. Rombach (Morse Class, 1987)Marjorie P. Russell (Chandler Class, 1983)John N. ScottCharles J. SengerN. Otto Stockmeyer, Jr.Amy Timmer (Pratt Class, 1988)William P. WeinerF. Georgann Wing (Felch Class, 1977)Shelley K. WoodworthalumninewsAnnual Meeting of the Cooley AlumniAssociation Board of Governors HeldOctober 2003The Board of Governors of the Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolAlumni Association met on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 at the CooleyCenter in Lansing. The following Executive Committee membersattended the annual meeting: President M. Carol Bambery (1985Morell Class), Vice President Charles R. Toy (1981 Kavanagh Class),Members at Large Diane Britt (1983 Chandler Class), Julie Clement(1998 McDonald Class), and Aletha L. Honsowitz (1990 WitherellClass), and Past Presidents Committee Chair Virginia P. Allen (1982Wing Class). Treasurer Henry Legere, Jr. (1993 Carpenter Class),Secretary Suzanne Lowe (1981 Long Class), and Past President JeffHaarer (1989 Copeland Class) had excused absences.The following Class Representatives were present atthe Annual Meeting:Cooley Class 1976 - Jerry Sutton; Fletcher Class 1976 - GlenZeigler; Christiancy Class 1977 - Phyllis Groenewoud; Felch Class1977 - John Ujlaky and F. Georgann Wing; Graves Class 1977 -Mary Ann Cartwright and Paul K. Fershee, Jr.; Marston Class 1978- Gordon C. Boardman; Butzel Class 1979 - Kimberly C. Colgate;Wiest Class 1979 - Darryl Parsell and Richard G. Hayhoe, Jr.; ClarkClass 1979 - Larry Betz; Potter Class 1980 - Christine M. Campbell;Dethmers Class 1981 - Carol A. Friend; Kavanagh Class 1981 -Charles Toy and James Siver; Wing Class 1982 - Rachel J. Asburyand Jeffrey J. Steffel; O’Hara Class 1983 - Krista Krause; ChandlerClass 1983 - Diane Britt; Blair Class 1983 - Daniel Nickerson, Jr.;T. Smith Class 1985 - Michael Darby; Morell Class 1985 - M. CarolBambery and Edward Cook; Champlin Class 1987 - James Mauro;Morse Class 1987 - Thomas Rombach; Grant Class 1987 -Maureen Burns Van Hoven; Pratt Class 1988 - Amy Timmer; E.Wilson Class 1990 - P. Leni Staley; Witherell Class 1990 - AlethaHonsowitz; Turner Class 1991 - M. Jean Ligon and Charlotte Allen;Lawrence Class 1991 - Rebecca Walsh; Krinock Class 1991 - KristinSmith; Moore Class 1993 - Tammy Brown Asher; Kuhn Class 1995 -Ridley Nimmo; Adams Class 1997 - Brenda Popplewell; VoelkerClass 1997 - Carol Thomas; Fellows Class 1997 - Audra Foster;McDonald Class 1998 - Julie Clement; Snow Class 1998 - LindaMullins and Adrienne Payne; Flannigan Class 1999 - Ronald Grimand Robert Wilcox; Weadock Class 1999 - Kathy Martin; Jay Class2000 - Tammy Browning-Smith; Rutledge Class 2000 - TheresaKnight; J. Wilson Class 2001 - Michael O’Malley; Paterson Class2002 - Rhonda Ames; Chase Class 2002 - Lynnell Peace; SwainsonClass 2003 - Miguel Terc; O. Smith Class 2003 - Reza Yazdian; ToyClass 2003 - aNetha Warren.

29alumninewsThe following Members at Large were present at the AnnualMeeting: Marston Class 1978 - Lawrence Kish; T. Smith Class1985 - John J. Smith.The following Cooley Law School Faculty and Staff were presentat the Annual Meeting: President and Dean Don LeDuc;Cooley Board Member Judge Thomas E. Brennan, Jr.(Marston Class 1978); Associate Dean John Nussbaumer;Associate Dean Jim Robb; Associate Dean Amy Timmer (PrattClass 1988); Professor Terry Cavanaugh; Professor NormFell; Professor William Wagner; Professor F. Georgann Wing(Felch Class 1977); Margie Doyle, Director of Events; AudraFoster (Fellows Class, 1997) Coordinator of Planning andPrograms; Deb Hirsch (Sherwood Class 1986) Director ofGraduate Programs; Barb Kowalk, Alumni Relations ExecutiveAssistant; and Darryl Parsell (Wiest Class 1979) Director ofAlumni Relations.President M. Carol Bambery called the meeting to order at7:30 p.m. She introduced President and Dean Don LeDuc, thefaculty and staff guests, and the Executive CommitteeMembers. Darryl Parsell, Director of Alumni Relations, greetedthe guests and briefly discussed the ongoing “reconstruction”of Cooley Law School, including the Grand Rapids andOakland campuses, along with the courtroom floor at theCooley Center in Lansing. Parsell discussed future plans tomove the bookstore and classrooms into the Cooley Center.Parsell then introduced President and Dean Don LeDuc, whogave the president’s report.President LeDuc first introduced Gordon Boardman (MarstonClass, 1978), who is an attorney and artist and now has apainting hanging in the lobby of the Cooley Center. Heexplained that the strategic plan focuses on Cooley’s longstandinggoal of providing a practical legal education; thiscan be accomplished by concentrating on knowledge, skills,and ethics.With respect to knowledge, President LeDuc explained thatthe law school still requires students to take most of the samecourses that have always been required, but some requiredcourses now focus more on a student’s specific concentration.The school is also studying the bar exam process verycarefully so it can continue to work toward increasing thebar passage rate.With respect to ethics, President LeDuc discussed theProfessionalism Plan and explained that many other organizationsare enthusiastically recognizing Cooley’s efforts. Withrespect to skills, he explained that the law school is forming acommittee to address skills, in a method similar to the creationof the Professionalism Plan, and he invited alumni toparticipate in this process. The law school will employ theCooley’sthird strategicnew courtrooms on the fifth floor of the goal is to beCooley Center and will be using classroomtechnology that will help better affordablethe mostprepare students.private lawPresident LeDuc then discussed the law school.school’s five strategic goals. First,Cooley strived to become the largestlaw school, and it has achieved that goal. We remain thesecond largest law school overall because Georgetown hasmore LL.M. students. Cooley currently has the largest African-American population and the second largest minority population.We will also be in the top 25 in every category ofminority enrollment. As the Grand Rapids campus grows,President LeDuc expects we will surpass Georgetown.The second strategic goal is to be the best in practice preparation.President LeDuc discussed the externship program, theWashtenaw County program, the Sixty Plus Elderlaw Clinic,and the Innocence Project.Cooley’s third strategic goal is to be the most affordableprivate law school. President LeDuc reported that at $710 percredit hour ($750 beginning in January), Cooley has the 11thlowest tuition rate among private law schools.President LeDuc then discussed the fourth strategic goal – tobe the most innovative and flexible law school program.Cooley is still the only year-around program; it still offers theonly three-year weekend program – only two law schoolsoffer a weekend program at all; and it is still the only twoyearprogram. We now have satellite programs at OaklandUniversity and in Grand Rapids in partnership with WesternMichigan University. An ABA hearing was held on Nov. 6 inTucson. President LeDuc explained that Cooley now has masters’programs in taxation and intellectual property and thatthese programs have ABA and Northwest accreditation. Healso discussed the joint degree program with WMU and aplanned masters’ program in employment and labor law.Cooley’s fifth strategic goal is to remain financially strong.President LeDuc informed the board that Cooley remains “inthe black” and has never operated at a loss. The courtroomcomplex was completed in January, and the lower level of theCooley Center will house the Student Bar Association, thebookstore, and a cybernet café. Cooley’s endowment fund ison the rise again.After discussing the Strategic Plan, President LeDuc informedthe board of the challenges we now face. Thirty new lawschools have received accreditation since Cooley began, andmany law schools now operate under the theme Cooleydeveloped – providing practical legal scholarship. That com-Continued on next pageBENCHMARK

alumni matters30 Michaelmas 2003alumninewspetition makes financial support even more necessary. Todate, alumni support has helped with scholarships, the GrandRapids and Oakland campuses, the Academic ResourceCenter, the Professionalism Plan, the Sixty Plus Clinic’s transitionto the Cooley Center, the Law Review and the LawJournal, the Moot Court and Trial Practice programs, foreignstudy opportunities, and improvements to the law school’soverall image. President LeDuc’s goal is to make Cooley a Top50 law school. And to that end, he asked the alumni to makefinancial donations to Cooley this year and to become leadersand promote Cooley through those leadership roles.President Bambery reported that the annual golf outing netted$7,587 for alumni scholarships this year. Rogelio Chapa wasthis year’s Alumni Memorial Scholarship grantee, receiving$2,130. Distinguished Student Awards in 2003 went toStephen R. Boehringer and Christina T. Catipay of the John B.Swainson Class that graduated in January 2003; to Mark D.Altenhof and Reza Yazdian of the Otis M. Smith Class thatgraduated in May 2003; and to Kelly J. McDoniel of theHarry S. Toy Class that graduated in September 2003.President M. Carol Bambery reported on the holiday wreathfund-raiser. Proceeds from the wreath sales paid for 150 childrento attend the Cooley for Kids Day, carried out with theStudent Bar Association.Past President Virginia P. Allen recognized Jerry and LindaSutton (Cooley Class, 1976, and Dethmers Class, 1981,respectively) as recipients of the Distinguished Alumni ServiceAward. Previous winners include Michelle Reddin andVirginia P. Allen. Then Vice President Charles Toy surprisedPresident Carol Bambery with a resolution commemoratingher service as president of the Executive Board and as adedicated alum.Associate Dean Robb thanked President Bambery for herservice and dedication. He then discussed the law school’saccomplishments, which are the result of strong strategicplanning. He explained that the Executive Committee hasbegun its own strategic planning. Some questions we need toask are: What is our association? What are we doing? Arewe serving the alumni, students, and law school? Can we doit better?He and Director Parsell have been meeting with alumni associationsacross the country, and they have found that thealumni are proud of Cooley. They know Cooley students arebeing well prepared to practice law; they know we are thelargest law school in the nation. They know that our sizeallows us to offer additional benefits; and they know the lawschool is keeping tuition affordable. They also want to stay intouch and be involved with the school in a meaningful way,BENCHMARKand they want the alumni association to involve them andhelp them stay connected.Dean Robb informed the board that his office will soon forma committee to study strategic planning for the alumni association,which will then report to the Executive Committee. TheExecutive Committee will determine what action should betaken and may need to call a special meeting of the Board ofGovernors to enact the changes recommended by the strategicplanning committee.Dean Robb informed the board that his office will soon askalumni for a financial gift, and he urged the alumni to providefinancial support to the law school’s programs. It hasrecently received several large gifts from alumni – a $25,000gift; and a $10,000 gift to The Pillar. Dean Robb asked thatalumni add Cooley to their lists of charitable giving and thatalumni who are already giving think about making Cooley ahigher priority.Member at Large Aletha Honsowitz presented the recommendationsof the Nominating Committee for the following candidatesto the Executive Committee: President (two-year term)Charles R. Toy (Kavanagh Class, 1981), Vice President (twoyearterm) Diane Britt (Chandler Class, 1983), Secretary (twoyearterm) Julie Clement (McDonald Class, 1998), Treasurer(two-year term) Henry Legere, Jr. (incumbent) (CarpenterClass, 1993), Member at Large (one-year term) Larry Betz(Clark Class, 1979), Member at Large (one-year term) DianeSmith (North Class, 1980), Member at Large (one-year term),and Marie Socor Templo (J. Wilson Class, 2001).President Bambery thanked Aletha Honsowitz, who hasmoved to the Grand Rapids campus, for her long service onthe Executive Committee. The slate of candidates recommendedby the nominating committee was accepted in its entirety.President Bambery adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.Alum Grants First DaleMalewska/RobertWissmuller Fund ScholarshipDale Malewska (McAlvay Class, 1994) presentedthe first Dale Malewska/RobertWissmuller Fund Scholarship at the HonorsConvocation of Michaelmas Term 2003.The scholarship was awarded to PillarEditor-in-Chief Alexander Bashir (Swift Class,Malewska Award WinnerAlex Bashir.2004). Mr. Malewska founded the scholarship this year inmemory of his father-in-law, Robert Wissmuller. Since bothmen had careers in the newspaper business, preference wasgiven to students who worked on the law school’s newpaper,The Pillar.Continued on next page

alumni mattersalumninews31The four students who applied for this year’s DaleMalewska/Robert Wissmuller Fund Scholarship furnishedinformation that included résumés, letters of reference andfinancial information, all of which was reviewed by Mr.Malewska’s designee. The scholarship award’s basic requirementsare that the grantee must be a currently enrolled studentwho has earned at least 30 credit hours at Cooley andwho is a student of good character and in good academicstanding.Mr. Bashir is a Student Admissions Counselor in addition tohis duties at the Pillar. He earned a bachelor of arts degree inInternational Relations in 2001 from Grand Valley StateUniversity. He was a frequent contributor to GVSU’s studentnewspaper, the Lanthorn. Mr. Bashir has also publishedarticles in the Grand Rapids Press and the Jackson CitizenPatriot.Grads Celebrate at the OctoberCooley Law School Alumni TexasFiesta in Dallas.Cooley Law School and the Texas Alumni Association hostedan Alumni Texas Fiesta in Dallas on Oct. 9. Twelve Lone StarState alumni and friends joined Texas Alumni AssociationPresident Bill Cox III (Witherell Class, 1990), Treasurer BillShaw (D. Johnson Class, 1989), Cooley’s Associate Dean forDevelopment and General Counsel Jim Robb, and AlumniRelations Director Darryl Parsell (Wiest Class, 1979) at theCantina Laredo in Dallas.Texas Alumni President Cox welcomed the group and askedfor the graduates’ ideas for future events and activities forthe association. Associate Dean Robb talked about newdevelopments at the law school, including Cooley’s partnershipswith Western Michigan University in Grand Rapids,Mich., and with Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. Thenthe group enjoyed the chance to network and to become betteracquainted.In addition to President Cox and Treasurer Shaw, the alumniguests included Nathan Brin (Graves Class, 1977), MikeGoolsby (Ostrander Class, 1994), Kay Granath (T. JohnsonClass, 2002), Don Hood (Krinock Class, 1991), LisaRamsden Kenney (Bacon Class, 1990), Rusty Reynolds(Rutledge Class, 2000), Bill Smith (Potter Class, 1980), DorisWalters (O. Smith Class, 2003), Shannon York (SwainsonClass, 2003), and Gary Warren (Krinock Class, 1991).Admission Ceremony for July 2003Michigan Bar Examinees Hosted byCooley in its New CourtroomSuccessful examinees of the July 2003 Michigan bar examwere admitted as new attorneys at a standing-room-onlyceremony held on Thursday, Nov. 13, in the new fifth floorcourtroom in the Cooley Center. Faculty, family, and friendswere able to share the moment when these candidatesbecame members of the State Bar of Michigan and latersocialized at a reception held by the school after theceremony.The program was provided with theassistance of the Ingham CountyClerk’s Office and the InghamCounty Bar Association. Cooley’sPresident and Dean Don LeDuc welcomedthe admittees and their guestson behalf of the school. Larry Nolan(Cooley Class, 1976), President ofthe Ingham County Bar Association and a member ofCooley’s Board of Directors, was responsible for the conveningof the court, while the Hon. Paula J. Manderfield(Goodwin Class 1982), Judge of the 30th Judicial CircuitCourt, granted the motions to admit the new attorneys.Many of the admittees and sponsors were graduates ofCooley Law School. Fifteen new attorneys entered the legalprofession at the ceremony, with 10 of them being Cooleyalumni. The Cooley graduates in the group were DavidBrunckhurst (Chase Class, 2002), sponsored by RobertAndretz (Swainson Class, 2003) and Holly Glazier (AdamsClass, 1997); Henry Derrick Etheridge (Otis Smith Class,2003), sponsored by Professor Kathy Swedlow; HeidiHagen (Swainson Class, 2003), sponsored by ProfessorSwedlow; Kimberley Norton (Otis Smith Class, 2003), sponsoredby Stacy Hissong (Moody, Jr. Class, 1996); EilisiaGrace Schwarz (Swainson Class, 2003), sponsored byBrenda Hutson (Sharpe Class 1998); Paul Williams (ChaseClass, 2002), sponsored by Larry Brya (Cooley Class,1976); Patricia Ann Wilson (Otis Smith Class, 2003),sponsored by Holly Glazier (Adams Class, 1997), RowlandGraff (Otis Smith Class, 2003), Marc Lawrence (Otis SmithClass, 2003), and James McDaniel II (T. Johnson Class,2002).It was a great honor for the faculty and staff of Cooley LawSchool to share this joyous event with these new attorneysand their guests. Our congratulations and best wishesgo to them!BENCHMARK

32 Michaelmas 2003alumninewsTwenty three CooleyAlumni and Friends Meetat November Receptionin D.C.Cooley Law School and the NationalCapital Alumni Association jointly helda reception in Washington, D.C., onNov. 13, 2003. The event took placeat the historic Capitol Hill Club indowntown Washington. Nineteenalumni and friends from D.C.,Virginia, and Maryland heardNational Capital Association PresidentKamal Nawash (Black Class, 1996)speak about his plans for the group.Jim Robb, Cooley’s Associate Dean forDevelopment and General Counsel;Charles Mickens, Associate Dean ofInnovation and Technology; andCooley Law School Board MemberJames Vlasic (Ransom Class, 1978)informed the group about recent developmentsat the law school.In addition to President Nawash andBoard Member Vlasic, the alumniguests included Mina Baghat (CrossClass, 2004), Lasheka Brown (T.Johnson Class, 2002), Marcus Clifton(Sharpe Class, 1998), Jenikka Deering(Toy Class, 2003), Anthony Fatemi(Sharpe Class, 1998), Veta Hurst(McDonald Class, 1998), LouisKamara (Chase Class, 2002),September LeFevre O’Brian (WeadockClass, 1999), Pearlette Merriweather(Iredell Class, 2001), Ian Meyeroff (T.Johnson Class, 2002), CarrieNapoleon (O. Smith Class, 2003),Tracey Parker (Chase Class, 2002),Jeff Sural (Williams Class, 1994),Michael Thorsen (Voelker Class,1997), aNetha Warren (Toy Class,2003), and Dan Zavadil (MontgomeryClass, 1992).Save the Date for the2004 Cooley AlumniAssociation Golf Outingon July 10The Cooley Alumni Association willhold its annual Alumni MemorialScholarship Fund Golf Outing atWheatfield Valley Golf Course onSaturday, July 10, 2004. Themorning’s activities will begin with a7:30 a.m. check-in and an 8:00 a.m.shotgun start at the Wheatfield ValleyGolf Course located at 1600 LinnRoad, near Williamston, Mich.The $85 per person fee includes 18holes of golf and a cart, a steak dinnerwith all the trimmings, soft drinks,beer, and prizes. All golfers areincluded in the hole-in-one contest fora two-year lease of a new Cadillac atno additional charge.All Thomas Cooley alums, friends, students,faculty, and staff are cordiallyinvited to come to the Alumni GolfOuting. The proceeds from the outingwill directly benefit current ThomasCooley students, as the AlumniAssociation donates all of the profitsto the Alumni Memorial ScholarshipFund. This scholarship is awarded to acurrent student during Hilary Termeach year.Please plan to join your friends,demonstrate your golfing prowess,win prizes, and help deserving Cooleystudents. Call the Alumni RelationsOffice, toll free, at (800) 243-ALUM,or in the Lansing area call (517) 371-5140, ext. 2038, in order to receiveadditional information. You may alsoe-mail Alumni Relations DirectorDarryl Parsell at. No golfingexperience is necessary to have agreat time with your friends fromCooley.Wisconsin AlumniAssociation’s AnnualMeeting Held inSeptemberOn Sept. 13, 2003, the WisconsinCooley Alumni Association held itsannual meeting at Lambeau Field,home of the Green Bay Packers. ThePacker’s general counsel, JasonWied, met with the group and provideda private tour of the recentlyrenovated football stadium. Mostmembers attending the meeting wereaccompanied by family members orfriends. Members shared informationregarding personal and professionalactivities, and business cards wereexchanged to facilitate networking.The Wisconsin Chapter extended aninvitation to Upper PeninsulaMichigan grads to join the meeting.Members received an update onrecent developments at Cooley bycorrespondence from James D. Robb,Associate Dean of Development andGeneral Counsel.Brad Stern (Rutledge Class 2000)was elected President, MikeFitzpatrick (Ostrander Class 1994)was elected Vice-President, andJennifer Olson (Otis Smith Class2003) was elected Treasurer. JohnHeugel (Bushnell Class 1980) continuesas Secretary. Communicationsregarding the Wisconsin AlumniAssociation should be directed toJohn Heugel of the firm of Liebmann,Conway, Olejniczak & Jerry, S.C.,located at 231 South Adams Street,P.O. Box 23200, Green Bay, WI54305-3200. John’s telephone numberis (920) 437-0476 and he canbe reached by e-mail at jch@lcojlaw.com.BENCHMARK

classnotes33Cooley Law School andthe Illinois AlumniAssociation HostDecember Chicago LunchCooley Law School and the IllinoisAlumni Association hosted an alumnilunch in Chicago on Dec. 16. EighteenIllinois alumni joined state AlumniAssociation President John Nocita (TurnerClass, 1991) and Alumni RelationsDirector Darryl Parsell (Wiest Class,1979) at Maggiano’s Little ItalyRestaurant in downtown Chicago.The group heard about Cooley’s progressin attaining its goals in the areas ofimparting knowledge, skills, and ethics inthe course of the educational experience.Parsell also addressed President LeDuc’ssuccesses in leading the law schooltoward its vision for the future: becomingthe nation’s largest law school, the best atpractice preparation, the most affordableprivate law school, and the most innovativeand flexible school, while maintainingCooley’s financial strength. Then, thegroup enjoyed a chance to network andto become better acquainted.In addition to President Nocita, thealumni guests included Timothy Balin(Montgomery Class, 1992), SteveBanghart (Chandler Class, 1983), ShirleyBlazejczyk (Toy Class, 2003), Mark Clay(Chase Class, 2002), current Cooley studentMark Conzelman, Christine David(Moore Class, 1993), John Ekonomu(Williams Class, 1994), Peter Jung(Rutledge Class, 2000), Rob Knechtel(Douglass Class, 1989), Majdel Musa(Toy Class, 2003), prospective Cooleystudent Anthony Pontillo, Theresa Orozco(Rutledge Class, 2000), KennethOttaviano (Moody, Jr. Class, 1996),Donna Rzeszutek Rizzuto (Bird Class,1995), Jonathan Smith (McGrath Class,1992), Tim Stratton (Fead Class 1999),and Eric Wooden (Durand Class, 1992).The Benchmark encourages all graduates to contribute information to the ClassNotes. Please include graduating class name and year when submitting yourinformation. We encourage information about your law practice and otheraccomplishments in the legal profession. The Benchmark has a policy of notprinting bar passage information.1976 Cooley ClassSutton, Jerry G., of Sutton Advisors, PLC, inLansing, completed a three-year post-doctorateprogram in “Wealth Planning Strategies” throughthe Esperti Peterson Institute, as accredited by theEstate and Wealth Strategies Institute at MichiganState University. In addition, he qualified as a FullFellow of the Esperti Peterson Institute, whichallows him additional opportunities to enhance hisprofessional skills through education, research,and publishing. Phone: (517) 487-5555.1977 Felch ClassPorteous, David, has joined the board ofdirectors of Huntington Bancshares, Inc.1978 Marston ClassKuhnmuench, Nell, a partner in GovernmentalConsultant Services, Inc., was named the Capitol’smost effective individual lobbyist in a survey conductedby EPIC-MRA for Michigan InformationResearch Service. She is the first woman to earnthis ranking. Phone: (517) 484-6216.1979 Wiest ClassGottlieb, Siri, is a clinical social worker specializingin divorce mediation and custody evaluationsin addition to her psychotherapy practice. Shehas also published an article on mediation in thecourts in the August 2003 ADR Section newsletterof the Michigan State Bar. Phone: (734) 662-5850.Hayhoe, Richard G., was named to theLansing State Journal Community Advisory Board.Hertzberg, Robert S., apartner with Pepper HamiltonLLP, was elected to a two-yearterm as president of INSOLInternational, an organizationof bankruptcy professionals.He has practiced almost exclusivelyin the bankruptcy andrestructuring field for morethan 20 years. He has represented securedlenders, debtors, debtors-in-possession, trustees,creditors, and creditors committees. He is a fellowof the American College of Bankruptcy and anactive member of the Commercial Law League ofAmerica and the American Bankruptcy Institute.He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America.BENCHMARKWeirman, Karn L., director of the ParalegalStudies and Professional Practices Programs at theUniversity of New Orleans, La., participated in apanel discussion on organizational accreditation/approvalprocesses at the annual Associationof Bankruptcy Judicial Assistants. E-mail: kweirman@uno.edu.In addition, Karn received theLouisiana Bar Association’s New Orleans ProBono Program Volunteer of the Year Award forDistinguished Service in December 2002.1980 Potter ClassPlatt, David M., former department chairmanof estate planning for Fraser Trebilcock in Lansing,Mich., has relocated to Sanibel, Fla., where he isa shareholder with Henderson Franklin Starnes &Holt, P.A. of Ft. Myers, Sanibel and Bonita Springs.He continues to practice in estate planning.Phone: (239) 461-7773.Whitsitt, Shirley, has been appointed managingattorney and director of the Highland Park,Mich., office of the Legal Aid and DefenderAssociation, Inc. She is responsible for civil legalservices provided to low-income clients by a staffof eight attorneys and support personnel.Previously she was a senior attorney and supervisorin the Florida Department of Health. She hadalso served as chief of the child protection divisionof the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office, andas a staff attorney for UAW-GM Legal Services inFlint. She has an LL.M. from George WashingtonLaw School. Phone: (877) 964-4700.1981 Kavanagh ClassToy, Charles, president of theCooley Alumni Association, wasthe keynote speaker at OaklandUniversity’s 25th Annual StudentResearch Conference in April2003. He spoke on the greatfoundation that his education inscience and the law establishedfor analytical thinking. In addition to his lawdegree, Mr. Toy has a degree in biology fromOU, where he was one of the early recipients ofthe Department of Biological Sciences’ first NSFundergraduate research awards. He was amarine technician at Scripps Institute ofOceanography in California. He has sinceworked in environmental law, both in privatepractice and as a judge for the Department ofNatural Resources and the Department ofEnvironmental Quality (DEQ) in Michigan. He iscurrently a Contract Administrative Law Judge forDEQ and a shareholder for Farhat & Story, P.C.,in East Lansing.

1983 Blair ClassDickinson, David L., was appointed judge forBell-Forsyth Circuit Superior Court in Georgia. Hewas previously Chief Judge of Forsyth CountyState Court. He was named to the Superior Courtto fill a vacancy caused by the death of the sittingjudge. Previous to his service on the bench, hewas in private practice, with a general focus onbusiness and real estate civil litigation.1984 McAlvay ClassWolding, Gary, 55, of Tampa, Fla., haspassed away.Carr ClassAquilina, Rosemarie, has authored a novel,Feel No Evil. This is the first novel for Aquilina,who is an attorney in Lansing, Mich. She is alsoa major in the Judge Advocate General Corps ofthe Michigan National Guard, host of a syndicatedradio talk show, and an adjunct professorat Cooley.Baratta, David, has beenpromoted by La-Z-Boy to thenewly created position of vicepresident of real estate development.He is responsible forsite review, approval, and allrelated activities for independentlyowned La-Z-BoyFurniture Galleries stores andcompany-owned stores. Prior to joining La-Z-Boyin 2001 as director of real estate development,Baratta was vice president of real estate, constructionand legal for Builders Square, Inc., a subsidiaryof Kmart Corp. He also served as directorof real estate for Builders Square Inc., and managedreal estate development for Kmart Corp. inits southwestern region.Manning ClassKraft, Daniel L., founder of the Kraft Law Firm,in Lansing, Mich., was appointed as generalcounsel to the Great Lakes Renewable EnergyAssociation. E-mail: kraftd2@earthlink.net.1985 Whipple ClassBuzunis, Constantine (Dino), was electedsecretary of the San Diego Defense LawyersAssociation. He is employed with the firm of Neil,Dymott, Perkins, Brown & Frank in San Diego.Phone: (619) 238-1712. E-mail: cbuzunis@neildymott.com1986 Mundy ClassCunningham, Janice K., of Mallory,Cunningham, Lapka & Scott, P.C., had an articlepublished in the fall 2003 edition of FamilyAdvocate, the ABA family law journal, titled“When First We Practice to Deceive.” The articleaddresses the ethical issues family lawyers facewhen their clients are not forthcoming.Miles ClassMcCarty, Dawn, was appointed director of theMichigan Judicial Institute. She has previouslyserved MJI as interim director, as program administrator,and as a research attorney.Potasiak, Joseph, 47, passed away Dec. 19,2003. He was a longtime lawyer for the city ofChicago, where he worked in municipal prosecutions,special prosecutions, and building and landuse litigation divisions. He was a former presidentof the Advocates Society and was on several committeesto promote Polish culture. He was namedthe Police American Police Association’s Person ofthe Year in 2000.Severyn, Thomas, passed away Oct. 8,2003, after a sudden illness.1987 Champlin ClassBarone, Charles, announces the grand openingof the Barone Building at 9735 CaldwellCommons Circle, Suite 100, in Cornelius, N.C.The building houses the Barone Law Firm, P.A.The Atlas Title Agency, and Mr. Barone’s formerreal estate company also occupy the building.Phone: (704) 895-2792. E-mail:cbarone@baronelawfirm.com.Strehle, Phillip, has opened the Law Office ofPhillip Strehle, P.C., at 255 N. Telegraph Rd., Ste.201, Waterford, Mich. 48328. He is a generalpractitioner involved in personal injury, contracts,probate, adoptions, traffic tickets, real estate,insurance litigation, and product liability law.Phone: (248) 683-5660. E-mail:phillipstrehle@yahoo.com.1988 Green ClassDavis, Shawn P., a partner in the firm ofNolan, Nolan & Shafer, P.C., has been namedpresident of the Muskegon County BarAssociation. He lives in North Muskegon andpractices primarily in the area of criminal defensebut also practices family law, including divorceand custody cases.Pratt ClassRussell, Ronald E., a former Michigan PublicService Commissioner and former chairman of theNational Association of Regulatory UtilityCommissioners’ Committee on Electricity, wasselected as the Chief of Party/Senior EnergySector Regulatory and Legal Resident Adviser tothe Republic of Moldova’s National Agency forEnergy Regulation – PierceAtwood/USAID/Republic of Moldova EnergyRestructuring Project (2003-2004).Martin ClassMay, Berton, was appointed as an associatecounsel to the State Bar of Michigan’s SpecialCommittee on Attorney Grievance Issues. Hepractices in all areas of litigation and is the managingpartner at May & Sucher, PLLC, 5777 W.Maple Rd., Ste. 180, West Bloomfield, Mich.48322. Phone: (248) 539-8383.BENCHMARKPelot, Mike, has been deployed to Cuba withthe Michigan National Guard through Sept. 30,2004. He is a former president of the CooleyAlumni Association. E-mail: pelotm@michigan.gov.1989 Douglass ClassTelgenhof, Allen, is a partner in the generalpractice firm of Joseph, Corcoran, Telgenhof &Snyder, P.C., in Charlevoix, Mich. He recentlycompleted eight years of service on theCharlevoix Public School Board of Education, andchose not to seek re-election.E-mail: atelgenhof@charlevoixlawyers.com.1990 Witherell ClassDoggette Jackson Jr., has become a CertifiedLife Coach through the Life Coach Institute. E-mail:doggette@bww.com.1992 McGrath Classde Vries, Laurie Chess, and her husband,Gerard de Vries, adopted a son in January 2003from Changzhou, in China’s Jiangsu province.Alexander Jon Si Guo was born on Dec. 3, 2001.Laurie is employed at Engels & Partners inHilversum, the Netherlands. She translates Dutchlegal documents (pleadings, court decisions, etc.)into English.Montgomery ClassBeckley, Elizabeth S. “Liesl,” was elected as amember of the Camp Hill Borough Council. She isalso serving as a board member of the DauphinCounty Bar Association, as well as a member ofthe House of Delegates for the Pennsylvania BarAssociation. Phone: (717) 233-7691. E-mail:liesl@pa.net.Cardona, Anthony V. Jr.,was named a partner atD’Agostino, Krackeler, Baynes& Maguire, P.C., a generalpractice and civil litigation lawfirm in New York. His practicefocuses on personal injurycases, commercial litigation,and real property law.Havrilchak, John, spoke at the New JerseyLeague of Municipalities on Nov. 20, 2003, inAtlantic City, N.J. The occasion was a joint sessionwith assessors titled “Litigation Strategies in RealEstate Tax Appeals – Defending the Municipal TaxBase.” He represents the city of Newark, N.J., ashead tax attorney. His department handled 4,591tax appeals before the Essex County Board ofTaxation. A nearby county, Ocean County, had 30appeals during the same year.Doerr, Lori K. (Kornfeld), is an associateattorney with the law firm of Lutz, Pawk & McKay,and practices in family law. She married the Hon.Thomas J. Doerr, President Judge of the Court ofCommon Pleas of Butler County, Penn., in 1999,and she and her husband have one son, Zachary,age 2.

class notes1993 Moore ClassKapetanos, Constantine, and his wife Ireneannounce the birth of their second child, a son,Stefanos Constantine Kapetanos, born on Sept. 2,2003. He joins his big sister, Angeli. Phone:(7189) 349-9600. E-mail: kaptaingus@aol.com.Lewis, Michael J., was elected to a four-yearterm as Terre Haute, Ind., City Court Judge.Carpenter ClassPerlman, Lee M., practices in Cherry Hilland Mt. Holly, N.J., focusing primarily in theareas of consumer bankruptcy. He has been insolo practice for nine years. Phone: (856) 661-1010.Scutari, Nicholas, was elected a state senatorin New Jersey. He just served his fifth year as amember of the Union County Board of ChosenFreeholders. In 1999, he became the youngestperson ever to serve as chairman of that body.1994 Williams ClassBotwinik, Philip, joined the firm of Hawkinsand Parnell, in their Atlanta, Ga., office, inOctober 2003. The firm handles personal injury,insurance defense, nursing home litigation,professional negligence, medical malpractice,and other types of civil trial practice. Phone:(404) 614-7400.Person ClassMasler, Gregory, is recently married. He startedhis own practice last year in Orange, Calif.,and works primarily in the area of civil litigationand third party reproductive law. E-mail:masler@aol.com1995 Bird ClassCorl, Christina L., was named a partner in thelaw firm of Crabbe, Brown & James, effective July1, 2003. She works at the firm’s Columbus, Ohiooffice and concentrates her practice in the areasof labor and employment, products liability, anddefense of general negligence cases.Steere ClassGoldenberg, Alison E., was elected a memberof Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger &Hollander, LLC, of 233 E. Redwood St., Baltimore,Md. 21202. She is a member of the firm’s litigationpractice group, where her practice involvesbusiness and commercial litigation. She receivedan Outstanding Service award from the ABASection of Litigation for 2002-2003. She was alsoappointed as subcommittee chair of the ABASection of Litigation Trial Practice Committee, andreappointed as subcommittee chair of the ABASection of Litigation Woman Advocate Committeeat the ABA’s annual meeting in San Francisco.E-mail: agoldenberg@gfrlaw.com.Kuhn ClassSiegel, Jane M., has joined the full-time facultyat Cooley Law School as an Assistant Professor.She formerly served as an adjunct and a VisitingProfessor, and has also worked in private practice.1996 Stone ClassChalgian, Douglas G., of East Lansing, Mich.,was elected chairperson of the State Bar ElderLaw and Advocacy Section during a conferenceheld in September 2003 on Mackinac Island,Mich. He is certified as an elder law attorney bythe National Elder Law Foundation and is amember of the National Association of Elder LawAttorneys. His practice focuses exclusively on probate,trusts, estate planning, and issues relating toaging and incapacity.Neal, Earl-Ray, announces the opening of asatellite office in Irvine, Ky. Davis & Neal is ageneral practice firm with four attorneys practicingin various fields. Phone: (859) 624-8858.E-mail: cneal@davisneallaw.com.Romeo, Karen, has joined the firm of Stevens,Littman, Biddison, Tharp and Weinberg. Her practiceincludes all areas of civil litigation, includingcontract disputes, construction law, family law,and zoning/land use cases. She is working in thefirm’s Vail, Colo., office. She formerly worked forthe 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. E-mail:romeo@slb-llc.com.Moody Jr. ClassJohnson, Matthew L., established the lawfirm of Lavelle & Johnson, P.C., in Las Vegas, Nev.He practices primarily in complex commercial litigation,business reorganization and bankruptcylaw, real estate law, and construction law. He alsorecently became board certified in business bankruptcyby the American Board of Certification.Formerly he was a partner at the law firm ofHutchison & Steffen, Ltd. Phone: (702) 822-2640.E-mail: mjohnson@lavellejohnson.com.Kortering, David, B., an attorney with theKortering Law Firm, has been elected vice presidentof the Muskegon County Bar Association.1997 Adams ClassZiegler, Stephen, earned his doctorate and isan assistant professor in the School of Public &Environmental Affairs at Indiana University-Ft.Wayne campus.Voelker ClassBrady, Kelly Hupp, and her husband, DavidBrady, announce the birth of their first daughter,Olivia Brooke, born on April 3, 2003. Kellypractices real estate law with Kelly D. Hupp &Associates, P.A. in Charlotte, N.C. Phone: (704)366-4044. E-mail: kbrady@kdhlaw.com.Fellows ClassMenes, Jude, has opened the Menes Law firm,1250 W. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 600, Dallas,Texas 75247. He focuses on employment law, discrimination,civil rights, personal injury, and smallbusiness representation. Phone: (214) 631-2751.E-mail: menesj@meneslawfirm.com.Schenk Jr., Joseph H., was appointed by theVirginia Public Defender Commission to the positionof public defender for the city of Danville, Va.Previously, he was an assistant public defender inthe city of Martinsville, and Henry and Patrickcounties for five and a half years. Phone: (434)791-5306. E-mail: joeschenk@aol.com.351998 Sharpe ClassGoostrey, Daniel A., joined the firm of Parker& Adams, P.C., in the Jackson, Mich., area.McDonald ClassFultz, Karen, was appointed president-elect ofthe Gate City Bar Association for 2004. She willserve as president of the association in 2005. TheGate City Bar Association is the oldest voluntaryAfrican-American bar association in Georgia. Ms.Fultz is an attorney with Cozen O’Connor inAtlanta. She concentrates her practice insubrogation and recovery. Previously she was anassociate with Lackland & Associates in Atlanta.She also served as a judicial intern for the Hon.Denise Page Hood of the U.S. District Court forthe Eastern District of Michigan. Cozen O’Connoris among the 100 largest law firms in the U.S.,with 20 offices across the country and an office inLondon.Winters, J. Kevin, joinedthe law firm of Foster Zack &Lowe, P.C., with offices inOkemos and Livingston County,Mich. His practice focuses onbusiness, non-profit tax-exemptorganizations, and real estate.Previously, he was in-houselegal counsel for Michigan United ConservationClubs. He still serves as their legal counsel. Phone:(517) 706-5772.1999 Flannigan ClassLewis, Christopher, was promoted to captainand commander of the Human Resources Divisionfor the Michigan State Police. He is responsiblefor recruiting and selection, labor relations, classifications,employee compensation and benefits,disability management, risk management, andcivil litigation involving the department. Previously,he served as executive assistant in the UniformServices Bureau where he was responsible forstrategic planning, policy formulation and review,budget, and personnel assignments for thebureaus seven district headquarters, 64 posts,and the Special Operations Division. He hasserved at the West Branch, Detroit, and Bay Cityposts, as well as in the Traffic Services Division,Criminal Investigation Division, PreventionServices Section, and Executive Division. Hestarted as a trooper in 1979, and has moved upthrough the ranks, serving as a sergeant, detectivesergeant, lieutenant, first lieutenant, inspector, andnow captain.BENCHMARK

class notes36Reddin, Michelle, published two articles inConstruct!, the publication for the American BarAssociation’s Construction Litigation Committee.The first article, “Battle of the Associations’ Forms:AGC v. AIA,” appeared in the spring 2003 issue,and was co-authored by Richard Lowe. A secondarticle, “So What Are Your Damages?” appearedin the summer 2003 issue. In addition, she wasappointed co-chair of the membership committeefor the Construction Litigation Committee of theABA. She was also elected to the board of directorsfor the National Association of Women inConstruction, Orlando Chapter. In addition, shewas named vice-chair for the Florida BarConstruction Law Committee and recently earnedher Construction Industry Technician certification.Phone: (407) 425-9566.E-mail: mreddin@orlandolaw.net.Fead ClassCronk, Peter D. Jr., has rejoined Plunkett &Cooney, P.C., as a member of the firm’s EastLansing office. He focuses his practice in the areasof banking and finance and corporate law.Karcher, Richard, joined the law firm of HuntSuedhoff Kalamaros, LLP, in Ft. Wayne, Ind.Weadock ClassDykman, Melissa, has joined the board of theFremont Area Chamber of Commerce. She is anattorney with the Reber, Greer, Schuiteman &Greer Law Office in Fremont, Mich.Taylor, Michael, was appointed as aGovernment Fellow to the Labor and EmploymentLaw section of the American Bar Association.He was also appointed as co-chair of publicationsfor the Labor and Employment law section of theFederalist Society. E-mail: michael.taylor@nlrb.gov.2000 Jay ClassCary, Catherine A., accepted a position asPro Bono Coordinator with Washoe LegalServices in Reno, Nev. She provides pro bonoreferrals and self-help clinics to low-income residentsof Washoe County. She also writes articlesfor the Washoe County Bar Association publication,The Writ, on pro bono issues in the community.In addition, she organizes continuing legaleducation programs for pro bono attorneys. Sheearned her LL.M. in international legal studies atGolden Gate University School of Law in SanFrancisco. Phone: (775) 329-2727, ext. 30.E-mail: ccary@washoelegalservices.org.Mediratta, Paul, opened his own law practiceat 5 W. Hargett St. #1003, Raleigh, N.C. 27001.Phone: (919) 833-6105. E-mail: medirattalawfirm@bellsouth.net.Cushing ClassMeier, Nicholas, completed a sabbatical at thelaw firm of Antkoviak & Antkoviak, in Allegan,Mich. He focuses primarily on court-appointedcriminal defense work but also practiced in theareas of business law, property law, and familylaw. He returned to the classroom at KalamazooValley Community College in January 2004,where he teaches courses in criminal justice andbusiness law.Morrison, William W., and his wife, KimberlyMorrison, announce the birth of their son, WilliamWoodall, born on May 17, 2003 in Ann Arbor,Mich. He weighed in at 4 pounds, 7 oz., andmeasured 17 inches long. William Sr. is the judicialstaff attorney for the Hon. Barry M. Grant,Oakland County Probate Court. Phone: (248)858-0286. E-mail: morrisonw@co.oakland.mi.us.Reed, Michelle L., has accepted a position asassociate attorney with the firm of Kitch DrutchasWagner DeNardis and Valitutti, in Lansing, Mich.Phone: (517) 316-1709. E-mail:reedm1@kitch.com.Thoreson, Christine M. (DeYoung), accepteda position as an assistant municipal prosecutor forthe city of Anchorage, Alaska. Phone: (907) 343-4250. E-mail: thoresoncm@muni.org.2001 Wilson ClassRattet, Kim, an associate in the BinghamFarms, Mich.-based Trott & Trott P.C.’s BankruptcyDepartment, has been named unit manager bythe firm. She is responsible for the day-to-daysupervision of the department’s staff attorneys, aswell as overseeing the group’s court team.Blair Jr. ClassJones, Juria, joined the legal staff of U.S. Sen.Arlen Specter, R-Pa, as legal counsel. She workson issues involving Justice Department oversight,judicial nominations, civil rights, courts, drug trafficking,gun control, and immigration.McVicker, Nicole R. (Helfrich), was marriedMay 10, 2003 to Florida Assistant State AttorneyJason D. McVicker. She works at Kenneth J.Binda, P.A., practicing civil law with an emphasison estate planning. She lives in Indian HarborBeach, Fla. Phone: (321) 729-6106.E-mail: jnmcvicker@yahoo.com.White, George, is working as a full professorof international commercial law and business atthe School of Business, Zhejiang Wanli Universityin China. He has also been appointed as a foreignaffairs adviser by the College of Law, Politics& Management at Hebei Normal University. Inaddition, he will keep his position as an economicadviser to the Shijiazhuang National Hi TechIndustry Development Zone. E-mail: gwhiteiii@hotmail.com.Iredell ClassPierce, John “JD,” has accepted a positionwith the firm of Awerbach, Murphy & Cohn, inClearwater, Fla. He will concentrate on real estatelitigation.BENCHMARK2002 T. Johnson ClassCatipay, James Anthony, accepted a positionas Assistant General Counsel at the WysongCorp., in Midland, Mich. He is in charge of alloperations with two other Assistant GeneralCounsels and the General Counsel. Mr. Catipaypractices primarily in the areas of corporate tax,tax planning strategies, state and local tax. Heearned his LL.M. in taxation from the BostonUniversity School of Law. Phone: (517) 410-6580.Gillispie, Shawn C., is an associate with thelaw firm of MacCorkle, Lavender, Casey &Sweeney, PLLC, in Charleston, W.V. The firm hasoffices in Charleston and Morgantown, W.V. Mr.Gillespie practices civil defense litigation from theCharleston office. Phone: (304) 344-5600.E-mail: sgillispie@mlclaw.com.Marion, Keiron, has joined the GovernmentPolicy & Practice Group of Dykema Gossett PLLCas a government relations professional in theLansing, Mich., office. Previously, he worked as alegislative affairs manager for the MichiganCredit Union League and as a staff assistant in theoffice of State Sen. Bill Bullard Jr.Weiler, Jessica, has joined the Imlay City,Mich., law firm of Morrice, Lengemann & Miller,P.C. She has a general practice with an emphasison probate law, estate planning, wills and trusts.Paterson ClassColston, Amy, accepted a position withHettinger & Hettinger, in Kalamazoo, Mich.Watkins, Charles G., is practicing in LasVegas, Nev., concentrating in criminal defenseand personal injury.2003 Swainson ClassDagger, Diane L., is a judicial law clerk for theHon. Ronald E. Vican, President Judge of thecourt of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Penn.The clerkship is a one-year term with the possibilityof extension. She does research and writes opinionsfor the judge, and participates in pre-trialconferences, oral arguments, trials, and more.She is also tutoring in the Management Programat East Stroudburg University and has spoken at ameeting of the Pre-Law Society. Phone: (570)517-3927; E-mail: ddagger@co.monroe.pa.us.O. Smith ClassCoonen, Rose, is an attorney in the law officesof Ed Wolven, in Rockford, Mich. She works inthe general practice of law, including wills,probate and estate planning, elder law, familylaw, bankruptcy, real estate, business law, andcriminal law.Kendal, Aaron B., has joined the firm ofPlunkett & Cooney, P.C., as an associate in thefirm’s Bloomfield Hills office.

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Externships bridge thegap between law schooland the “real world”By Alecia NoteboomSeven years after the Cooley externship program was launchednationwide, the success stories keep rolling in. With over 100students participating each term, Cooley has now placed over2,000 externs in well over 1,000 offices. Many share the viewthat the externship was the outstanding capstone experience ofCooley Law School.The Thomas M. Cooley Externship Program assists students’ transitionfrom focusing on the classroom and grades to focusing onthe courtroom and clients. Externs are students who earn creditsfor working in a legal setting completing legal work.The goals of the Externship Program are to develop students’lawyering skills, insight into various aspects of thelegal system, sense of professional responsibility, andability to reflect and learn from the experience. Studentsreach these goals by completing legal work at the site,communicating with a faculty supervisor who acts as amentor, and observing the attorneys at the site. Whenthe students graduate, they have already learned theskills necessary to practice.Externships are a component of Cooley’s required clinical program.Students fulfill their clinical requirement through the externshipsor through such programs as Cooley’s Sixty Plus, Inc.,Elderlaw Clinic and the Innocence Project. Students who haveworked for at least 14 weeks, 12 hours a week, for a licensedattorney doing legal work can waive the requirement.The externship program is popular and growing, and studentsplan ahead to work it into their academic calendar. Students areeligible for an externship once they complete 57 of the 90 creditsrequired to earn their J.D. at Cooley. Most students choose to dotheir externship in their final term of school.Externs in the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office handlea case load. They interview clients in jail cells; research, draft,file, and argue motions in district and circuit court; and sit firstchair in trials. In Michaelmas 2003, extern Arathi Venkatesh andher supervisor defended a man accused of a double murder in ajury trial. The defendant was found with the body of his girlfriendin a cooler in his car and the body of a homeless person in thetrunk. Although the client was found guilty, the learning experiencewas unsurpassed. Arathi stated that “every aspect of thatcase was very real for me. Keeping emotions aside was the mostchallenging, but I had to try to do the best thing for the client.”Arathi had asked not to see the pictures of one of the victims, thedefendant’s girlfriend. One day after lunch, the prosecutor, notknowing that Arathi did not want to see the pictures, handedcrime-scene pictures to her and asked her to give them to hersupervisor. Arathi looked at the pictures and then realized theyExterns arestudents whoearn creditsfor workingin a legalsetting completinglegalwork.were of the victim in the cooler. “I will never forget the way Becky(the victim) looked; I had nightmares for weeks.”This student learned that lawyering is not just about guilt or innocenceor winning or losing, but instead about doing the best jobfor your client. She is looking forward to being a publicdefender, and she now knows she has the skills and abilityto do so.Externs are doing well in other states, too. Elliott Turpin ofthe Green County Illinois State Attorney’s Office supervisedextern Charles Burch in Michaelmas 2003. Burchearned high praise. “Having him is almost like having anattorney with five years’ experience.”After seven weeks at this placement, the student hadresearched and drafted office memorandums, andappeared in one bench trial and in numerous initial appearancesand arraignments. Charles stated, “I appreciate the level ofprofessionalism amongst those in our office and amongst theother attorneys in the area. Further, I enjoy doing bench trialsand putting into practice all I have learned.”When this student applies for legal jobs, he will be able to statethat he has appeared in court and has much more experiencethan other law students applying for the same positions.Not every extern is able to appear in court; this depends on thespecific state rules. However, even when students cannot appearin court, they learn how to practice through mentoring andobservation. Another recent extern, Steven Mann, worked for aCooley alumnus, Erik M. Mayernik (Snow Class, 1998), a solopractitioner who was also an extern during his law school career.This extern plans to open his own firm once he has completed hislaw school career. While externing, Steve learned how to preparecase files, interview clients, complete legal documents, calculatebillable hours, bill clients, and manage a solo practice.Steven stated, “It was nice to see how everything comes togetherafter schooling into ‘the real world’ of legal practice. It has certainlyconvinced me to become a solo practitioner.” He learnedmore about the practice of law and the nuances of a solo practicethan could be taught in a classroom.There are now over 2,000 students with similar stories. Manyexterns have become outstanding attorneys because each studentwho completes an externship before graduation from law schoolleaves Cooley better prepared and ready to begin practice.