STLA: Sam Nicholson captures best overall at Michigan State; Matt Ramsey places 3rd in Keenan Kids Competition
A news article by Andy Hagenbush, 2L
The GSU College of Law's Michigan State Mock Trial team does not move on to finals, but GSU’s Sam Nicholson’s individual performance garners top honor.
During the weekend of October 8th to October 11th, GSU, along with 25 other teams, competed for the championship at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan. Attorneys Sam Nicholson and Blake Staten, with witnesses Casey Viggiano and Eric Coffelt, and Coaches Cheryl Champion-White and Tom Jones represented the College of Law in the National Trial Advocacy competition.
STLA: William Daniel Team adds two more awards to College of Law's already cluttered trophy case
The William W. Daniel Mock Trial STLA team advanced to the semi-finals after sweeping Cooley, Alabama, and UGA. Ashley McMahan also won best advocate- the highest honor for an individual performance amongst the 18 teams.
Ashley, along with fellow 3L Ryan Hussey, prepared their cases as both prosecution and defense attorneys for the competition with witnesses Sheldon Dartt, Andrew Hagenbush, and Wesley Starrett. Wesley had the difficult task of memorizing two different parts for the competition- the defendant and the lead detective.
Interview with EPA Lawyer Paul Schwartz
An interview by Jane Stebbins, 2L
I met Paul Schwartz through a haphazard rout of musicians and environmental interests, and first spoke with him while I was still finding my feet early in my first year. In many ways, he has accomplished much of what I hope to accomplish: he has a solid job, he works with issues he cares about, he has time for his kids, and he's sort of a rock star. The following is a transcript of the email interview he was kind enough to have with me for my article on the EPA, found in the January 2010 issue of The Docket.
The PATH to Compromise
by Jane Stebbins, 2L
A few blocks away from the frequently car-clogged junction of North Decatur and Clairmont, deceptively calm after the storm of controversy that culminated in a settlement last December, there is a section of trail. A pedestrian can begin in the Medlock neighborhood and wander onto a section of boardwalk and concrete path that meanders through the woods along South Peachtree Creek, winding up in Mason Mill Park, avoiding the busy, loud, and largely sidewalk-less section of Clairmont (the primary route to Mason Mill). With the Clyde Shepard Nature Preserve only a few blocks away, this section of Peachtree Creek offers an idyllic option for an entire day of pretending you aren't surrounded by urban sprawl.
Registration Controversy Framed by Issues of Ethics, Notice and Technological Limitations
By Andrew Hagenbush, 2L
Registration for second year law students at Georgia State University for Spring semester 2010 opened up at Noon on October 27th, 2009. Hoping to get the few remaining spots in the classes of their choice, 2Ls crammed into any available classroom, most at least 15 minutes before noon, repeatedly refreshing the registration website. Within a minute after registration opened many of the classes were filled and some students had to resort to their second or third choices in many classes, including some very odd hours for some litigation sections.
Better Know a Legal Professional: Employment Law- An interview with Tony Ventry
By Janet Hardman, 2L
To some, their job is just the place they go everyday in between the “real” parts of their life. For others, work is their passion. For most of us in law school (at least lately), a job is anything that pays us. But for employment lawyers, the workplace is fraught with legal issues and is fertile breeding grounds for lawsuits.
Additional security added for students leaving Urban Life after dark
By Kevin Jeselnik, 1L
The Georgia State University police department has implemented a new service for students of the College of Law and others in the Urban Life building in order to ensure that the campus remains as safe as possible for students, faculty and staff. A uniformed officer will be available outside of the building for students leaving the building after dark this semester. The officer will escort them to their vehicle or MARTA.
Governments and Humans: An Insider's view of the EPA
By Jane Stebbins, 2L
Comments made by employees of the EPA in this article are personal views and do not reflect the official positions of the EPA or the United States.
Govt and Humans
The EPA has always hovered on the edge of my consciousness as a monolithic government agency with a hazy beginning when my parents were hippies, followed by several decades of newspaper articles and case-law where it plays the hero or the villain, depending on the writer of the summary. Basically, my image of the EPA derived most of its content from Douglas Adams' Vogon planet; mindless, bureaucratic, intimidating, and a bit surreal. As environmental concerns push forward and shake off the protective camouflage developed during the last decade, the EPA is going to be thrust into the spotlight. It is a good time to look beyond the machine.
Moot Court team advances to semi-finals at regionals
A news article by Casey Viggiano, 2L
This past weekend, GSU advanced to the semi-final round of regionals for the New York City Bar National Moot Court Competition. 3Ls Dimitri Epstein, Joe Hoffman and Jonathan Page competed Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 against law schools from all over the southeast, including UGA, Barry, Florida Coastal and John Marshall in the preliminary rounds and Emory in the semi-finals.
STLA: Buffalo Team advanced to Quarter Finals, Top 10.
A GSU College of Law competition update by Andy Hagenbush, 2L
Another weekend, another impressive outing by a Georgia State Mock Trial Team. Out of a field of 32 teams, Georgia State went 3-1 and landed in the top 10.