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September 01, 2009
Upcoming networking & educational events can make the difference when seeking summer or permanent employment!
The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) has many events that are fantastic for getting to know attorneys in the Cleveland area. Students can become members for free! Applications can be found in the CSO resource room or on the CMBA website:
It is important meet attorneys and get involved in the community! A great option is to contact the CMBA to see if you can volunteer to help with an event which will allow you to participate in a different way.
A few highlighted events from the CMBA are below. If you have any questions about the events, please contact your CSO counselor or the CMBA.
• 9.9.09: The Sky’s the Limit Networking Event
The event will take place at the Burke Lakefront airport from 5pm-7pm and is a great way to meet women in the legal community
• 9.10.09: Women in the Law and Litigation Sections Judge’s Series •
Join the Women in Law and Litigation Sections for their Judge's Series, a luncheon event featuring a different judge each month.
For September, the CMBA is pleased to welcome Judge Nancy Fuerst and Judge John O'Donnell, both of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division.
• 9.11.09: Guide to The Court Series- U.S. District Court
This series is designed to introduce attorneys to practice in eight local courts and offices. Topics include: local rules, decorum, and forms and procedures. Additionally, judges and court staff will be present to share their expectations and experiences. Held on-site at each court, this is a prime opportunity to walk through the maze of people, paper and protocol at the courts.
• 9.14.09: GAL Project- Assessing Cases for Medical Child Abuse
Topics include:
An Overview of Medical Child Abuse
Panel Discussion - Difficulties in Assessing Medical Child Abuse
Question and Answer Session
• 9.15.09: Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Meeting
Presented by Michael A. Spielman, Esq., Senior Manager, Transaction Tax, Ernst & Young
• 9.16.09: Government Attorney Section Meeting
Presenter: Gary Singletary, Assistant Director of Law, City of Cleveland
Topic: Home Rule After the Ohio Supreme Court's Residency Decision
• 9.16.09: Health Care Law Section Meeting•Presentation: "Health Care Fraud"
Presenter: Thomas J. Ferkovic, SS&G Financial Services
• 9.17.09: Family Law Section Meeting
Topic: View from the Bench: Juvenile Court
Speakers: The Honorable Kristen Sweeney, Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
• 9.25.09: Greener Way to Work Luncheon
The CMBA's Green Initiative Committee will host the First Annual David B. Webster Greener Way to Work Day lunch celebration honoring the memory of the late David Webster and recognizing those law firms/offices "Green Certified" by the CMBA for 2009-10. Michael Short of the Clean Air Conservancy will discuss David's founding of the organization and efforts to use "cap & trade" as a means to improve the environment.
Posted by kcc17 at September 1, 2009 06:30 PM