June 24, 2008
Caryn Lynn Hines
Fisk University, B.A. '85
Case Western Reserve University School of Law, '88
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Current home: Silver Spring, Maryland
With English as her chosen major, Caryn Lynn Hines decided to attend Fisk. The beauty of the campus and the university's rich traditions with an emphasis on black literature seemed the right combination for one who had always loved reading and writing.
At Fisk, she had a stint as a newscaster and served as public affairs director for the campus radio station. She also was secretary for the Student Government Association. She received an English award and graduated with honors in 1985.
English proved a good foundation for what Ms. Hines called her true aspiration: to be a lawyer. While visiting a friend in Cleveland, she learned about the Case School of Law. Her excellent record and a generous scholarship landed her a place with the class of 1988.
Like her days at Fisk, she also involved herself in several activities including the International Law Journal, the Black Law Students Association, and the Frederick Douglass Moot Court. Ms. Hines also appreciated the support she received from Maurice Schoby, the law school's then dean of students.
After receiving her juris doctorate in 1988, she earned an executive certificate in international finance in 2001 from Georgetown University. She has her own private law practice, specializing in intellectual property, federal grants, international trade and contracts law. She also adjudicates land use cases in her county.
For her efforts in this field, Ms. Hines received a Congressional Award and a fellowship from the International Career Advancement Program from the University of Denver. She maintains professional affiliations with the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association and the D.C. Bar Association, and is a member of the Democratic District Caucus.
Posted by: Heidi Cool June 24, 2008 10:51 AM
Category: Alumni
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