Past W orkshops and Programs
Fall 2005
Interested in Business Law, Technology or Corporate Counsel practice areas? - Nov 9
First-Year Orientation to PCDC - Nov 1 & 2
Do Big Firms Have Time for Pro Bono Service? - Oct 25
Work Life Balance for the Practicing Attorney - Oct 18
Burnout Articles
US Navy JAGC - Oct 18
Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office - Oct 4
Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office - Oct 3
Thinking Big When Choosing Small: “The Secrets of Small and Mid-Size Firm Hiring” - Sep 28
Oklahoma Licensed Legal Intern Program - Sep 27
Pushing Up Dazey: Post-Booker Sentencing - US Attorneys Office - Sep 26
Diversity in the Profession - postponed until Spring 2006
Symplicity - Career Services Management System - postponed until Spring 2006
Wednesday, November 9, 2005 - 5 p.m.
Sarkeys 110
Interested in Business Law, Technology or Corporate Counsel practice areas?
Have you considered completing a Certificate in Business Law or perhaps enrolling in the Joint JD/MBA program?
Students interested in: 1) business law, technology and corporate counsel practice areas, 2) working in Texas, or 3) pursuing a Certificate in Business Law or the joint JD/MBA degree, will benefit from hearing from Kirk Longo, 1997 OCU LAW graduate, on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 5 p.m. in Sarkeys 110. His combination of experience and insight will provide an informative backdrop for students wondering about blending business and technology with law. The program will be followed by an informational panel where law and business professors will discuss and answer questions about the joint JD/MBA program and our Business Law Certificate.
Kirk Longo is the Director of Operations for Tuesday Morning, Inc. based in Dallas, TX. He is responsible for the technology, planning, design and operation of the company's import and domestic logistics, facilities development, and coast-to-coast distribution to 43 states. Under his direction Tuesday Morning was able to launch from 400 stores in 35 states - to 750 stores in 43 states. He has years of executive management and corporate legal experience, working with both start-up and established high growth companies. Throughout his career, Mr. Longo has held a variety of positions in all aspects of planning, operations and engineering. Prior to joining Tuesday Morning, he was a senior manager in operations for Amazon.com where he utilized his legal and business skills to oversee the development of new technologies and business practices for Amazon.
Previously, he was General Counsel and Director of Operations for Peranet, a marketing firm based in Dallas, TX. Under his guidance, Peranet’s operations were planned, developed and contracted within 6 months of receiving capital financing. He spent two years with Argent Consulting as their General Counsel and Senior Consultant on a variety of issues including software licensing, industrial real estate, M&A, employment, and transportation law. Before going in-house, Mr. Longo was an attorney in Oklahoma City. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1997 after spending 11 years in the United States Air Force. He received a BS, magna cum laude, from Park University in Business Management.
Mr. Longo is also an Air Force Reserve Officer with the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. He serves as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate with the 137th Airlift Wing, Oklahoma City, OK. His principal duties are to provide legal advice to Air Commanders on all matters concerning the Air Force, including criminal, federal contract law, environmental law, governmental claims, and administrative law issues. He also provides legal assistance to reserve members.
He is a member of the Oklahoma Bar, US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Court of Criminal Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals. He was invited in 2005 to the Society of Industry Leaders where he provides guidance to others in the business world.
5:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Kirk Longo, OCU LAW JD97
6:00 p.m. Q&A Panel on the JD/MBA Program and on Certificates in Business Law
Hosted by OCU LAW Corporate Law Association, Texas Legal Society, Professional and Career Development Center and Admissions Office
Light refreshments will be served between the speaker and Q&A session
For more information, link to the following:
JD/MBA Program
Certificates in Business Law
Monday, September 26, 2005 - 12 noon and 5 p.m.
Sarkeys 110
Pushing Up Dazey: Post-Booker Sentencing - US Attorneys Office
Susan Cox, Assistant U.S. Attorney - Western District of Oklahoma
When being counseled about various types of skills sets one needs to be a successful attorney, many times it is difficult for students to imagine how these manifest in "real-life" work situations. This presentation will offer a slightly different tack than normal professional and career development programs in that Ms. Cox will walk participants through her involvement with this case as she had to resentence the defendant post-Booker and is now dealing with an appeal. The defendant argues that the jury should have specifically found enhancements to the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. In addition to learning more about this substantive area of law, participants will learn about the qualities and skills necessary for legal work at this level.
Susan Cox is a 1979 graduate from Emory Law School in Atlanta. She began her career in Oklahoma and has experience in private firm settings, as an assistant district attorney, attorney with the OK Department of Transportation, assistant attorney general with the OK Attorney General's Office and in her current position as assistant attorney general for the U.S. Attorneys Office where she serves as team leader for the economic crimes team.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 12 noon and 5 p.m.
Sarkeys 110
Oklahoma Licensed Legal Intern Program
Carol Kinser, Data Analyst and Systems Manager - PCDC
The Professional and Career Development Center (PCDC) is responsible for administrating the Oklahoma Licensed Legal Intern Program for OCU LAW students. Upon completion of 50 Juris Doctor credit hours, students may obtain a limited license to practice law in the state of Oklahoma. After being sworn in, they are allowed to work on actual court cases under the supervision of licensed attorneys. This workshop will detail the various eligibility requirements and furnish students with invaluable timeline advice. This program is a prelude to the following week's offerings where the Oklahoma County District Attorney and Public Defender will send representatives to discuss opportunities in their offices. They rely heavily on the Licensed Legal Intern Program and the PCDC works closely with them. To view the program requirements before the program please click here.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - 5 p.m.
Homsey Family Moot Courtroom
Thinking Big When Choosing Small: “The Secrets of Small and Mid-Size Firm Hiring”
Donna Gerson, Author
Co-sponsored by the
Student Bar Association
Donna Gerson, the nationally-renowned author of Choosing Small, Choosing Smart: Job Search Strategies for Lawyers in the Small Firm Market, will speak at OCU LAW on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 from 5 to 6:15 p.m. in the Homsey Family Moot Courtroom. All law students are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Gerson's visit to the Law School coincides with the recent publication by the American Bar Foundation of results of the After the JD Project, a survey of 5,000 lawyers in the early years of their careers. The AJD questions on job satisfaction found that the smaller the law office, the more likely it is that new attorneys will report relatively high satisfaction with the work they do. An experienced career counselor, she will share her expertise on the ins and outs of working in a small firm environment. She will offer comprehensive information about understanding the small firm market, approaching firms effectively, negotiating salary and benefits, and succeeding as a small firm lawyer. The recent edition of her book (2005) adds new advice from experts on breaking into the small firm market in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, DC; new sidebars on what to expect of the small firm interview, how to avoid the “inerasable resume glitch,” and how student web blogs could have unexpected impacts on job searches; new sample resumes, cover letters, and sample e-mail correspondence; and an updated resources section.
Gerson's talk will include:
* How to decide if a small to mid-size firm setting is a good fit for you
* How to target small and mid-sized firms
* How to build your personal network
* How to set yourself apart in résumés, cover letters and interviews
In addition to her presentation, Gerson will be scheduling 20-minute, one-on-one meetings with students throughout the day. "This is a unique opportunity to get résumé, cover letter and networking advice from an expert in small to mid-sized firm hiring," says Gina Rowsam, Assistant Dean.
To sign up for a personal meeting with Donna Gerson, students should stop by the Professional and Career Development Center, Sarkeys 216. Sign-up is limited to 2Ls, 3Ls and 4Ls (1Ls are encouraged to attend the group session at 5 p.m.) and the deadline is Monday, September 26, 2005 at 6 p.m.
Copies of her book will also be available for sale.
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Monday, October 3, 2005 - 12 noon and 5 p.m.
Sarkeys 110
Oklahoma County Public Defender's Office
Ben Brown , Assistant Public Defender
Providing criminal defense as a public defender can turn into a wonderful career or provide a stepping stone to other rewarding work. Students interested in learning what a public defender does, how to enter the system (in and outside of Oklahoma), and what the required skills are should attend this session. Ben Brown, OCU LAW JD 1993, will offer his insight about his several years of experience with the office.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2005 - 12 noon and 5 p.m.
Sarkeys 110
Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office
Lynne McGuire, Chief of the Criminal Division
There are thousands of prosecutor jobs. There are prosecutors in virtually every city in the United States. What an excellent way to get actual courtroom experience and uphold the Constitution! Generally, there are district attorney's offices and criminal divisions of the state attorney's general offices at the state level. These offices are organized by county. The District Attorney for the county is usually an elected official. Depending upon the size of the District Attorney's office, it may have multiple units that focus upon different types of crimes, such as domestic violence or homicides. If you work with a smaller District Attorney's office, you may have the option of handling diverse caseloads.
One of the largest advantages of working for a District Attorney's office is that you can get immediate and meaningful trial experience. This is something that many attorneys who work in law firms must wait for years to get. As an Assistant District Attorney, you will generally start out doing smaller misdemeanor cases and then work your way up to more significant work. On the higher end, District Attorneys have a great deal of discretion in how cases are investigated and prosecuted. The entire process of working as a District Attorney can result in a tremendously fulfilling career for people who want meaningful trial and court experience. (reprinted from Legal Authority web site as of 09/18/05)
This program will outline how the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office works and will give specific advice on volunteering and applying for Licensed Legal Intern positions.
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(TENTATIVE) Monday, October 10, 2005 - 12 noon and 5 p.m.
Sarkeys 110
Symplicity - Career Services Management System
Carol Kinser, Data Analyst and Systems Manager - PCDC
This program has been postponed as we continue to work with Symplicity's software developers on the customization of their product for OCU LAW. Please watch for future announcements on the official roll-out of this dynamic and comprehensive data management system.
Students interested in accessing and using the law school's NEW online employer information and jobs database called Symplicity are strongly encouraged to attend this information session. Only 30 law schools in the country are currently utilizing this cutting-edge technology. Come and see what sets it apart and how you can make it work for you!!!
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 12 noon ONLY
Sarkeys 108
US Navy JAGC
Commander Don Evans, US Navy JAG Corps and Assistant US Attorney - Western District of Oklahoma
Today the Judge Advocate General within the Department of the Navy directs a worldwide organization of more than 730 judge advocates, 30 Limited duty Officers (law), 630 enlisted and nearly 275 civilian personnel. The JAG provides legal and policy advice to the Secretary of the Navy in all legal matters concerning military justice, administrative law, environmental law, ethics, claims, admiralty, operational and international law, litigation and legal assistance. Students interested in exploring these opportunities are encouraged to attend. Further information can be obtained at www.jag.navy.mil.
The military's policy of discrimination based on sexual orientation is inconsistent with Oklahoma City University School of Law's non-discrimination policy under AALS Bylaw 6-4 (b). In no way does the presence of the military at the law school suggest that Oklahoma City University School of Law condones such discrimination. Concerned students should contact the OCU LAW Professional and Career Development Center.
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 5 p.m. ONLY - sandwiches will be served
Homsey Family Moot Courtroom
Work Life Balance for the Practicing Attorney
Moderator: The Honorable Vicki Robertson, Judge - Oklahoma County District Court and President, Oklahoma County Bar Association
Panelists: Jim Webb, McAfee & Taft; Tia Goodman, Burton & Goodman; Charles Moser, Looney, Nichols & Johnson; and Jim Priest, Whitten, Nelson, McGuire, Terry & Roselius
Co-sponsored by the
Oklahoma County Bar Association Work Life Balance Committee
The late Chief Justice Rehnquist wrote for the ABA Journal in 1996 about work life balance as a means for attorneys to find greater fulfillment in the practice of law. Nearly 10 years later, the legal profession continues to address issues of balancing work and life. Representatives from the Oklahoma County Bar Association's Work Life Balance Committee will offer their insight and expertise on how to achieve balance through a panel presentation moderated by Oklahoma County District Judge Vicki Robertson, current President of the Oklahoma County Bar Association. The lawyers serving on the panel have diverse backgrounds and practice settings and will discuss the strategies for a successful legal practice. Students will learn practical advice about how to avoid burnout, enjoy the practice of law and develop healthy work life balance practices.
Recent articles by Jim Webb on the topic of "burnout."
Anyone Up for a Friendly Game of "Burnout?"
Winning the Game of "Burnout"
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Tuesday, October 25, 2005
12 noon - Sarkeys 108 and 5 p.m. - Sarkeys 110
Do Big Firms Have Time for Pro Bono Service?
Michael D. McClintock, Associate - McAfee Taft
Co-sponsored by the
Pro Bono Law Students Association
The terms pro bono and public service do not always seem to conjure images of attorneys working in large civil litigation law firms. Rather, many law students have a stereo-typed vision of attorneys who offer themselves in a pro bono capacity as those who are working directly for agencies such as Legal Aid or in a Pubic Defenders Office. This presentation will offer another perspective, that of a large law firm and how they go about combining aspects of a large civil practice with that of giving back via pro bono service. Please join Michael D. McClintock, OCU LAW JD1998, as he outlines how his firm, McAfee & Taft, provides pro bono services to legal aid societies and select non-profit organizations and individuals with limited financial means. They proudly provide pro bono legal services to numerous community organizations, including:
Arts Council of Oklahoma City
Canterbury Choral Society
Carpenter Square Theatre
Catholic Charities
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity
Children’s Medical Research Institute
Edmond Public Schools Foundation
i2E, Inc.
Junior League of Oklahoma City
Legal Aid of Western Oklahoma
Library Endowment Trust
Oklahoma Academy for State Goals
Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium
Oklahoma Children’s Cancer Association
Oklahoma Children’s Health Foundation
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Foundation
Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
Oklahoma Health Center Foundation
Oklahoma Lawyers for Children
Oklahoma Technology Commercialization Center
Oklahoma Venture Forum
Oklahoma Youth Symphonies
Oklahomans for Jobs and Justice
Omniplex
Positive Tomorrows
Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April (Cleveland County)
Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April (Oklahoma City)
Redbud Foundation
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
Southern Nazarene University
Susan G. Komen Breast Health Foundation
The Homeless Alliance
Victims Impact Panel, Inc
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Tuesday, November 1, 2005 - 12 noon ONLY
Sarkeys 108
Wednesday, November 2, 2005 - 5 p.m. ONLY
Sarkeys 104
First-Year Orientation to PCDC
Gina Rowsam, Assistant Dean Professional and Career Development Center
First-year students will receive information on how to utilize the resources, services and contacts within the Professional and Career Development Center. Additionally, local, regional and national statistics on salary trends and employment patterns will be shared.
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Postponed until Spring 2006
Location TBD
Diversity in the Profession
Speakers TBD
Co-sponsored by the
Lesbian and Gay Law Student Association
Multicultural Law Student Alliance
Diversity concerns span beyond issues of simply getting along with others from different backgrounds. While there are many laudable approaches to ensuring different groups come together to work toward certain professional and social goals, the reality of economic forces continues to shape the discussion of diversity in contemporary society. This panel will discuss how their diverse perspective has been received and how they see the profession moving forward with respect to increased diversity.
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