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March 2012
A Whole New World: London Living
SULC’s 2013 London Study Abroad Program
By: Ta-lisha Tanner
F
rom star-studded parties
to proposals at the top of
the Eiffel Tower in Paris,
SULC’s Study Abroad Program was
THE study abroad program to be a part
of during the summer of 2012. With the
Olympics being held in London this
past summer, London was the hot spot
to be; This is true for SULC students as
well as celebrities, tourists, and locals.
SULC’s London Study Abroad
Program offers a once in a lifetime
opportunity to gain six unique credit
hours by taking courses in London.
It also gives SULC students the
opportunity to experience the unique
culture of London and surrounding
countries and areas. This six-week
program is also open to students
at other law schools. This past
summer there were several students
from Thurgood Marshall School of
Law (Texas Southern University in
Houston, Texas) who participated in
the program.
Students were able to choose two
of four three-hour courses that were
offered. Students chose one core course
and one elective. The core courses
offered were Private International
Law, the international version of
Conflicts of Law, taught by Professor
Maurice Franks and Comparative
Constitutional Law, the international
version of American Constitutional
Law, taught by Professor Stanley
Halpin. The elective courses offered
were International Criminal Law
taught by Professor Shenequa Grey
and European Law taught by Professor
Dominique Franks. Classes were
held from 8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. on
Mondays – Thursdays, leaving the
rest of the day free for studying and/
or exploring London. With 3 ½ day
weekends and two 4 ½ day weekends,
many students took that time to travel
By: Lacey R. Hardy
Staff Writer
Edied By: Prof. Fowler and Tori Howze
to different countries and participate in
Olympics festivities.
As part of the program, students
visited Lloyd’s of London, strolled
down Chancery Lane, had tea at the
Law Society, visited the Royal Courts of
Justice, took a field trip to the Rwandan
Embassy, and took an optional trip to
Amsterdam and The Hague to visit the
International Court of Justice and the
International Criminal Court. Students
also participated in a fish and chips
reception at a local pub as well as a
wine and cheese social given by the
Chancellor.
During non-class time, students
maximized the experience in London
by visiting local pubs such as The
Court (which was a favorite pub
among the students that specialized in
traditional fish and chips and flavored
ales or beers), catching live shows
such as Lion King, visiting the Ice Bar
(a bar made completely out of ice),
touring Buckingham Palace, catching
a spectacular view of London while
riding the London Eye, and doing
various other sightseeing activities.
Other students took advantage of
the study abroad trip by seeing live
concerts such as Jill Scott at Somerset
House, enjoying local Indian cuisine,
eating traditional English breakfast
(which consisted of bacon, poached
eggs, tomatoes, fried mushrooms,
toast, sausage, baked beans and tea),
doing high-end shopping on Oxford
Street and inexpensive shopping in
Camden Town, getting fish pedicures
(where Doctor Garra Rufa fish feed off
the dead skin on feet), consuming peri
peri chicken at Nando’s Portuguese
restaurant, and partaking in various
other unique activities.
London provided an equally
exciting night life as well as day time
activities. Leicester Square was a great
place to go any night of the week for
some fun on the town. Leicester Square
opinions in regards to contraceptives
and a woman’s right to an abortion.
During an interview on NBC’s “Meet
the Press,” Governor Romney vowed
to end taxpayer funding of Planned
Parenthood, appoint a Supreme Court
Justice who would support the reversal
of Roe v. Wade, and make contraceptives
less accessible. However, weeks before
the election, Romney began to renege,
stating his campaign did not have an antiabortion agenda.
President
Obama’s
campaign
embraced pro-choice values from its
conception. He stated, “The government
should not intrude on private family
P
residential
elections
have historically brought
Americans into agreement
and have also created passionate
divisions. The presidential election
of 2012 held up to this political truth.
Economy, health care, and immigration
were important issues to each candidate’s
campaign, likewise with candidates of
the past. However, the past presidential
election created unique divisions among
the youth and young adults on issues of
women, gay marriage, and gun control.
The candidates had strong diverse
matters.” While the Obama campaign
encouraged
adoptions,
it
also
supported abortions in ensuring that
they are accessible to women of all
socioeconomic status. The campaign
is crammed with clubs, bars, and places
to eat that are open most of the night, if
not all night. Students had a complete
night out without ever leaving the
square. Clubs in Leicester Square
attracted a mixed crowd of young,
old, locals, and visitors. There were
enough options to ensure that there is
variety to suit everyone’s needs and
desires. Some clubs visited in Leicester
Square were Sound, Storm, The Venue,
Oxygen, Zoo, Yates, Karaoke Box, and
WYLD. Although Leicester Square
provided an exciting nightlife, there
were various clubs and bars all over
London that students enjoyed.
Many students took the study
abroad program as a once in a life
time opportunity to visit several
countries in a short period of time.
Some of the places that students
visited during the six-week period
included: Paris-France, BrusselsBelgium,
Amsterdam-Netherlands,
Prague-Czech Republic, The Haguepromised supporters that it would push
for legislation requiring all insurers to
cover a portion of contraceptive expenses,
regardless of the employer’s religious
views. The President’s progressive views
on women’s rights gained multitudes of
female supporters.
Americans were greatly interested
in the issue of gun control during
the 2012 Presidential Election. Both
candidates’ campaigns upheld the Second
Amendment right to bear arms, and
believed that gun violence in America
had become an unnecessary plague. The
candidates did not desire to create any
new gun legislation, but to enforce the law
already in place and change the culture
of America in regards to gun violence.
Americans were divided on gun control.
While some blame the heightened gun
violence on modern culture, others believe
that legislative reform is necessary. The
Tucson and Aurora shootings and other
mass shootings around the nation fueled
Americans’ interest in gun control. The
candidates, however, treaded lightly on
the issue.
The issue of gay marriage received
loads of attention this past presidential
election. President Obama admitted that
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Netherlands, Barcelona-Spain, RomeItaly, Rotterdam-Netherlands, ZurichSwitzerland,
Holland-Netherlands,
Ibiza-Spain, Dublin-Ireland, MadridSpain, Frankfurt-Germany, MilanItaly, Vatican City, and Venice-Italy.
During the weeks of the Olympics,
many students attended Olympics
events such as Great Britain versus
United States NBA game, United
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1L CLASS
OFFICERS
Written and Edited By: Tori M. Howze
Sources: LaKeisha Ford
The Presidential Election wasn’t
the only election that was a big talk
in the hallways of SULC in the Fall
of 2012. Every Fall Semester, SULC
hold the 1L Class Elections. Fall
2012 was no different. The question
was asked, many answered, but only
a few were chosen!
Kyle Green, Jr. was elected as
the 1L Class President.
Section Representatives included:
Section 1: Nana MirekuBoateng
There were vacancies for
Section 2 and 3.
Congratulations
to the 1L Class
of 2015!
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2012 Summer
March 2012
Sports
“AND GOLD GOES TO…
Olympic 2012 Summer Olympic Medalist”
Experience
By: Alonzo P. Jackson, Jr.
Upon entering London, England for the
Summer Olympic Games the atmosphere
was one like no other. Thousands of people
filled Olympic Park; Subways were packed
to capacity with people trying to get all
over the city to enjoy London and the
Olympic experience. This was a once in a
lifetime experience for me because I was
able to see a childhood friend compete in
the weightlifting event. This was a sport
that some friends would antagonize him
for participating in because we were busy
playing other sports such as football,
basketball, and baseball as teenagers., in
an attempt to fulfill our dreams of one day
being professional athletes.
Kendrick J. Farris a two time
Olympian from Shreveport, LA, the only
male weightlifter from the U.S. competing
in London, barely missed breaking his own
American records in the clean and jerk.
Farris, who competed in the 85 kilogram
B group with lower-ranked lifters, cleared
155 kilograms in the snatch and 200 in the
clean and jerk for a total of 355 that placed
him third in his group.
While watching Farris compete in his
event it was an amazing feeling seeing
thousands of people from all over the world
cheer and show their support for him. This
was my first time going to a weightlifting
event of its magnitude. The crowd was
extremely into mesmerized by each lift and
the noise level was electrifying. You could
see how much the crowd loved Farris after
each of his lifts.
In fact, the loudest the arena had been
the entire morning came on the final lift
of the competition, when Kendrick Farris
attempted 208 kilograms on his final clean
and jerk, which would have shattered the
American records of 203 and 362 totals that
he set in 2010. Farris cleaned the weight
without issue. But when he jerked the bar
over his head, he began wobbling and
dropped it without registering a clean lift.
Although Farris did not break the
record the fans still showed how much
they loved his performance with the whole
arena screaming and cheering for his effort.
After his performance, I was amazed at
the number of people who wanted to take
pictures and get autographs from a person
that I look at as just a great friend and
regular guy. In fact, this was the moment
that I realized how much of an honor it was
to be in attendance at the 2012 Summer
Olympics Games. I left the arena that day
with no voice and huge perspective on how
far hard work can actually take you.
In the 2012 Summer Olympic Games
held in London, England. The United States
won a total of 104 medals! 46 Gold, 29
Silver, 29 Bronze.
Written by Alonzo P. Jackson, Jr.
In the 2012 Summer Olympic Games held in
London, England. The United States won a
total of 104 medals. 46 Gold, 29 Silver, 29
Bronze.
Men’s
and
Women’s
basketball
won
Gold
NBA
Superstars
Chandler, Kevin Durant, LeBron
Tyson Chandler
James, Russell Westbrook, Deron
James
Williams, Andre Iguodala, Kobe Bryant,
Williams
Love, James Harden, Chris Paul,
Kevin Love
Davis, Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony Davis
WNBA Superstars
Whalen, Seimone Augustus, Sue
Lindsay Whalen
Bird, Maya Moore, Angel McCoughtry,
Bird
Jones, Tamika Catchings, Swin Cash,
Asjha Jones
Taurasi, Sylvia Fowles, Tina Charles,
Diana Taurasi
Parker.
Candace Parker
In Track and Field there was no
surprise in the Men’s 100 and 200 meters
event. Jamaica’s Usain Bolt struck Gold
with jaw dropping victories in both events.
His teammate and training partner Yohan
Blake finished just behind Bolts, winning the
silver Medal in both Events. In the Men’s 100
meter race Team USA’s Justin Gatlin finished
third bringing home the Bronze medal.
Team Jamaica continued to show their
dominance on the track by winning the Men’s
4X100 relay. Team members Jamaica Kemar
Bailey-Cole
Bailey-Cole, Yohan Blake, Usain Bolt,
Nesta Carter
Carter, Michael Frater Put together one
of the fastest times in Olympic history. Team
USA finshed with the Silver Medal Ryan
Bailey
Bailey, Jeff Demps, Trell Kimmons, Justin
Gatlin
Gatlin, Tyson Gay, Darvis Patton.
In woman’s track and field 100 meters
Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won the
Gold medal . Carmelita Jeter of team USA
won Silver. Followed by Veronica CampbellBrown of Jamaica.
Woman’s 200 Meter Race Allyson Felix
of the United States won Gold. Silver ShellyAnn Fraser-Pryce of team Jamaica. Bronze
Carmelita Jeter of USA.
Sanya Richards-Ross won the Women’s 400
meters bringing home Gold.
Women’s 4x100 meter Relay won by team
USA
Allyson Felix
Felix, Carmelita Jeter, Bianca
Knight
Knight, Tianna Madison, Jeneba Tarmoh,
Lauryn Williams
Williams.
Silver medal was won by Jamaica.
Team members Schillonie Calvert, Veronica
Campbell-Brown
Campbell-Brown,
Shelly-Ann
FraserPryce
Pryce, Samantha Henry-Robinson, Sherone
Simpson
Simpson, Kerron Stewart.
Women’s 4x400 meter relay team USA
won Gold
Baker Allyson Felix, Diamond
Keshia Baker,
Dixon
Dixon, Francena McCorory, Sanya RichardsRoss
Ross, DeeDee Trotter.
Jamaica finished third winning
Bronze medal
2012 World Series
Written By: Alonzo P. Jackson, Jr.
The 2012 World Series was
the 108th edition of Major League
Baseball’s championship series. The bestof-seven playoff was won by the National
League Champion’s San Francisco Giants in
a sweep of four games over the American
League Champion’s Detroit Tigers. It was
the Giants’ seventh World Series title, and its
second championship win within the last three
years. The Tigers became only the third team
to be swept in the World Series, following
the 1990 Oakland Athletics and the 2007
Colorado Rockies. The Giants’ Pablo
Sandoval, who in game one tied a record
by hitting three home runs in a World Series
game, was named the World Series Most
Valuable Player (MVP).
The 2012 World Series began on
Wednesday, October 24 at AT&T Park in San
Francisco, California, and ended on Sunday,
October 28 at Comerica Park in Detroit,
Michigan. It was the first World Series
to include the batting champions from
each league, Buster Posey of the Giants
and Miguel Cabrera of the Tigers. The last
time two batting champions met was the
meeting in 1954, between the Giants’ Willie
Mays and Bobby Ávila of the Cleveland
Indians. Both Cabrera and Posey would later
be voted the MVP of their respective leagues,
making this the first World Series to feature
both league’s MVPs since 1988, which saw a
meeting between the Oakland Athletics’ Jose
Canseco and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Kirk
Gibson.
Christine Day, Shereefa Lloyd, Rosemarie
Whyte, Shericka Williams, Novlene
Williams-Mills.
Gymnastics women’s All around USA
Gabby Douglas, Jordyn Wieber, Aly
Raisman, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney.
Women’s
all
around
(USA)
Gold
Gabby Douglas
individual
medalist
Swimming
Men’s 100 meter butterfly and Men’s 200
m individual medley
Michael Phelps won Gold
Men’s 4x200 Relay
Ricky Berens, Conor Dwyer, Charlie
Houchin, Ryan Lochte, Matt McLean,
Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater
Men’s 4x100 Medley
Nathan Adrian, Matt Grevers, Brendan
Hansen, Cullen Jones, Tyler McGill
Michael Phelps, Nick Thoman, Eric Shanteau
Tennis Men’s Doubles United States
Bob Bryan
Mike Bryan
Women’s Doubles USA
Venus and Serena Williams(Gold)
Women’s Singles USA
Serena Williams (Gold)
March 2012
SULC Fall Fest Schedule 2012
Originally Published in
SULC E-News
Week of Oct. 8 – Oct. 14, 2012
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Around SULC
SULC’s Professor Alvin Washington Hosts
FMCS (Federal Mediation Conciliation Services) for Winter Mediation Training
Written By: Kelly Broussard
Southern University Law Center held its Winter
Mediation Training Wednesday January 2, 2013 through
Saturday January 5, 2013 in the Moot Court Room of the
Law Center. The session welcomed a group of 36 law
students who received 40 hours of mediation training by
SULC Professor Alvin Washington and Mr. Mark Ellis,
Regional Mediator of FMCS. Students who participated
Office of Career Services Panel “Looking Through the in the training received a certificate of accomplishment
Rearview Mirror: What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew signed by Professor Washington, Mr. Ellis and Chancellor
Then”: 4 p.m., 129, A. A. Lenoir Hall
Successful SULC alumni will share their experiences with
students regarding the path toward success in the legal
profession.
Vol. 10, No. 26
Monday, October 8, 2012
Scavenger Hunt: Noon-1 p.m.
Get your teams ready to put their critical-thinking skills to the
test as they use clues to hunt down the ultimate prize! The
challenge begins in the atrium at noon sharp.
in mock mediations while facilitating parties in conflict to
overcome their grievances.
The training consisted of lecture, individual assessment
exercises, group mediation exercises as well as several
opportunities in which participants were able to role-play
mediation scenarios within a given set of fact pattern.
Trainees were allowed to assume the role of plaintiff-client,
mediator, co-mediator, attorney and defendant. Mediation
strategies such as overcoming barriers to communication,
Fashion Show: 5-6 p.m. on the patio
Come watch as SULC’s finest showcase professional wear
and the Legal “Don’ts” of fashion. Refreshments will be
served.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Jeopardy: Noon-1 p.m.
Test your smarts against students and professors for the
chance to win the ultimate prize in gift cards and other treats.
SELA Basketball Game: 5 p.m.
avoiding roadblocks to compromise and moving beyond
Come watch as your class competes for the chance to win the Freddie Pitcher.
The
mediation
training
is
a
40-hour
program
designed
an impasse were key components to the skill-building
championship and prove who’s REALLY got game.
to train individuals in the fundamentals of effective workshop. At the conclusion of the training, students
mediation techniques. FMCS-Federal Mediation and were equipped with the basic foundations of managing an
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Conciliation Services provides mediation and arbitration effective mediation session.
Cook off: Noon -1 p.m. on the patio
There will be another opportunity for students to attend
On your mark, get set, COOK! Bring out your best dishes services to industry and government agencies. Mark Ellis
for a chance to be deemed the Paula Deen of SULC and the is the mediator for the state of Louisiana (exclusive of a mediation training session at the end of the summer,
opportunity to win bragging rights and a prize!
Shreveport, La). His office provides mediation services prior to the start of the Fall 2013 semester. Professor
in collective bargaining, labor disputes, management- Washington is encouraging students who will be entering
“OBAMACARE: What’s Next? How attorneys are employee disputes, along with a variety of union related their second or third year(s) respectively to consider
implementing the Affordable
conflicts.
attending the training as this will be a valuable opportunity
Care Act”: Noon-1 p.m.
In collaboration with Professor Washington, FMCS to enhance your legal education with mediation skills.
Guest Speaker, Karen Sue Zoeller, Vice President of Policy Mediator Mark Ellis conducts an extensive training session There is no cost to students of the law center to attend the
Development, Louisiana Hospital Association, will share whereby trainees are given the opportunity to participate mediation training.
how attorneys are implementing the Affordable Care Act and
possible jobs in health law. Baton Rouge Bar Association
Mixer: 4-6 p.m. on the patio. Enjoy the opportunity to
2012 Clinical Education Program Student-Attorneys Sworn In to Serve
mingle with members of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. Originally Appeared in SULC E-News Week
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
THINK PINK DAY! ALL students are requested to wear pink
in support of breast cancer awareness.
Dunking a PROF: A Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser:
Noon-1 p.m. on the patio
Take a shot at dunking a professor for a great cause. Pre-Sale
Tickets will be sold on Tuesday, October 9, and Wednesday,
October 10, in the atrium. Don’t miss out on the opportunity
to make a difference and dunk a prof!
Health Day: Noon-2 p.m.
Women at Law will be increasing breast cancer awareness
by bringing a breast cancer survivor to speak to the student
body about her story and the importance of getting regular
check-ups. In addition, the Susan G. Komen bus will be at the
university to perform check-ups on students.
Friday, October 12, 2012
BBQ in courtyard: Noon Take a load off as we indulge in
the homecoming atmosphere by jamming out to a DJ and
BBQing with our SULC family.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
SULC Tailgate: TBA
It’s HOMECOMING!!!! Show your jaguar pride and take
advantage of the opportunity to mingle with SULC alum at
the SULC tailgate.
There were seven contestants in the Cook-Off/Bake-Off this year!
Contestants:
Kelly Foster (Apple Pie)
Bianca Lee (Red Velvet Cake)
Marie Sweeney (Banana Pudding)
Courtney Harris (Mississippi Mud Pie)
Susan Nelson (Pumpkin upside down cake)
Candice Haley (Chess Pie)
Trenika Fields (Peach Cobbler w/ice cream)
The Results of the contest were:
1st Place: Susan Nelson with her scrumptious Pumpkin
upside down cake! (2L Evening Division)
2nd Place: Kelly Foster with her delectable Apple Pie! (3L)
3rd Place: Candice Haley with her famous Chess Pie! (1L
Day Section 2)
Judge Jewel “Duke” Welch of the First Circuit Court
of Appeal swore in the third-year students, who will be
Clinical Education Program student-attorneys for Fall
2012, on Thursday, September 13, in the Edward L.
Patterson Moot Courtroom. Students who are enrolled
in the Bankruptcy Clinic will be sworn in at 6:30 p.m.
Robert Ainsworth
Laura Alemany
Kobena Arthur
Yefim Ashurov
Ed Atebara
Raven Bailey
Elizabeth Ballard
Leslie Bankston
Shawn Bordelon
Dwayne Braithwaite
Tyler Breaux
Amanda Brown
James Boyd
Skyler Burton
Jessica Catchings
Ashleigh Clare-Kearney
Michael Cobb
Abigail Cole
Ashley Collins
Shannyn Collins
Lakeasha Cooley
Tamyra Craig
Willie Cyprian
Daniel Dailey
Karnina Dargin
Courtney Daugherty
Jacob Davis
Isis Djata
Clarence Dortch
Seanice Etienne
Bryanne Farr
Trenika Fields
Antoine Floyd
LaKeisha Ford
Tiffany Ford
Kelly Foster
Shawn Garner
Avia Gauthier
Shandell George
Yoursheka George
Martha Gillespie
Shirlee Gilliam
Catherine Gilmore
Chathryn Gits
Shelvia Grant
Deontrinelle Green
Janet Greig
Adam Guillory
Chiquita Hall
Ryan Hart
Shawn Hearn
Kerry Hill
Donovan Hobody
Ta’Tianua Holland
Valerie Hughes
Tori Howze
Loreal Jackson
Angel Jenkins
Kurt Jones
Matthew Joseph
Rashida Keith
Duran Keller
Wednesday, October 3, in the moot courtroom by Judge
Douglas Dodd of the United States District Court for the
Middle District of Louisiana. The 124 student-attorneys
enrolled in the eight clinics this fall are listed below:
***(((PLEASE place names in column of three or four.
Thank you)))***
Cherish Kenner
John Kitto
Adam Kwentua
Christopher Lacombe
Amanda Lagroue
Leeanne Lamotte
Bianca Lee
Chrishauna Lloyd
Ephraim Lucas
Jacqueline Maher
Samantha Mallett
Bobby Menefee
Daniel Mizell
Bridgette Morgan
Haydel Moore
Mukhaye Nangalama
Hillary Nixon
Chidiebele Oha
Rolando Padilla
Chandni Patel
Kimberly Persley
Jamiel Peterson
Destinee Prout
Jasmyne Pugh
Gregory Ramos
Edgar Redding
Randy Reynolds
Stasha Rhodes
Courtney Richardson
Orshelle Roberts
Tiajuana Robinson
Carmen Ryland
Allison Sabine
Kimberly Sam
Sherry Sanders
Ashlei Scott
Eric Scott
Justin Simon
Dione Simpson
Stanley Settle, III
Willie Stephens
Leslie Stromenger
William Stewart
Christopher Strickland
Ta-Lisha Tanner
Jerne Theriot
Rickey Thomas
Ryssa Toussaint
Keith Verrett
Briana Westry
Dennis Wiggins
Jennipher Williams
Joshua Williams
Laura Williams
Meghan Williams
Sherrie Williams
Jasmine Wilson
John Willis
Lashanda Willis
Chauntelle Wood
Devionne Wren
Prisca Zeigler
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SULC HAPPENINGS Test Your Logical Brain
ABA – Submitted by Harry Cradic, ABA/LSD Representative
Edited by Kelly Broussard
There has been a lot going on in the world of the American Bar
Association Law School Division and Southern University Law Center
(SULC) has been actively involved in it. Over the summer we attended the
ABA National Meeting to represent SULC and vote on ABA issues concerning
law school students. At the meeting the ABA/LSD voted to incorporate law
school graduates into the ABA as a new membership category and to require
law schools to release more consumer information to potential students. SULC
was nominated for an award for its VITA program. Cleveland Patterson III,
an alumnus from the class of 2012, received the Gold Key Award for his
contributions to the ABA/LSD.
Legal Puzzle
BLSA
As a nationally recognized organization with over 90 members at Southern
University Law Center (SULC), the Black Law Student’s Association (BLSA)
programming has contributed to justice, equality, and service throughout this
year. We kicked off the year by visiting our nation’s capitol, Washington, D.C.,
to participate with the Congressional Black Caucus and the Charles Hamilton
Retreat! Members volunteered at local inner-city high schools, teaching youth
about voter’s rights! We also sat in on panel discussions, including the Youth
PROMISE Act. Members also had the opportunity to mix and mingle with
other law schools, network with prospective employers, and embrace the D.C.
culture! Next, we traveled to the music capitol, Nashville, TN, where our moot
court team, out of 24 teams, successfully advanced with 7 other teams to the
semi-finals!
In the vein of justice, and in hopes of effectuating change, SULC BLSA
works very closely with The Louisiana Coalition for Alternatives to the Death
Penalty (LCADP). We invited a death-row exonerate, who in connection
with Voices of Innocence, spent decades behind bars after being wrongfully
convicted. Our community service involvement included: serving as mentors
with the Junior Partners Academy and Teen Court; partnering with John
Marshall Law School to co-host the 2012 Gulf Coast Regional Undergraduate
Diversity Mock Trial Competition; bringing awareness to our members
about the concerns surrounding the Supreme Court case, Fisher v. University
at Austin; and donating toiletries to HIV/AIDS patients. We also co-hosted
several Presidential Debate Watch parties, including one for the Baton Rouge
community in Galvez Outdoor Plaza, along with a voter’s registration drive
where over 200 members of the community were in attendance! Keeping in
mind, SULC’s motto: “Seriousness of Purpose,” our chapter strives to provide
educational services to its students. Our chapter implemented the 3L Bar
Showdown, where students were given inside tips on how to successfully
prepare for the bar from SULC professors and alums. In addition, we also
hosted a 1L Soiree to give 1L students the opportunity to engage with professors
and upperclassmen about their law school experiences thus far!
The SULC BLSA Chapter is constantly evolving and looking for ways to
take it to the next level. This chapter has increased its racial diversity among its
members, expanded its relationships with the Baton Rouge Bar Association and
the Baton Rouge Louis A. Martinet Legal Society, partnered with the Louisiana
Legislative Black Caucus to co-host this year’s conference in April, and will be
traveling to Atlanta, Georgia next month, where our International Negotiations
team will compete against other talented students from around the country. The
2012-2013 BLSA E-board sought to revitalize this chapter and to be recognized
as one of The Premiere Organizations at SULC...mission accomplished! As we
move into the Spring, we look forward to continue to develop talented, socially
conscious lawyers, who are eager to answer the call to serve and lead...paying it
forward for future SULC BLSA members to come!
~In SULC BLSA Love
DTP – Submitted by Caty Gitts
Edited by Brittany Bryant
Delta Theta Phi Law
Fraternity
International
(DTP) started off the school
year with a bang! DTP
welcomed the class of 2015 at
the pre-law program, and also
held an initiation ceremony
welcoming six new members 3L Class Representative, Chris Strickland;
to the prestigious fraternity. Sgt Richard A. Cable, Armory Chief/
In conjunction with the class UVA/ISMT/DVTE/ COMM/Toys for Tots
of 2013, DTP held a highly Coordinator/Jedi; 3L Class President,
successful Toys for Tots Drive, Prisca Zeigler; and Tori M. Howze, Delta
and also sent greeting cards to Theta Phi Senate Dean take out time
those in the military overseas. to pose for a photo in front of all of the
In addition, we held a trivia donations for the 2012 Toys for Tots Drive
night, where team Legal Eagle
almost won. DTP also presented
a contract writing workshop with the help of Rahim Smith, who specializes in
sports and entertainment law. This amazing and highly informative workshop
provided students the opportunity to draft an entertainment contract.
PAD – Submissions from by Harry Cradic and Jordan John
Edited by Kelly Broussard
This past year, Phi Alpha Delta has continued its old traditions and has
expanded to hopefully start a few new ones. We welcomed back returning
students from their summer vacations and new students to their law school
careers at our annual Back to School Social. We also recruited two new groups
of members in the fall and spring. In addition to these traditional events, we also
joined with other organizations to do a canned food drive kickball tournament.
Phi Alpha Delta hosted numerous philanthropic and social events last
fall. Among the most successful were the kickball tournament and the blood
drive. PAD, along with GALE and SELA, hosted a kickball tournament at the
Southern Softball field. The proceeds from the concessions were donated to the
Southern University Softball team. PAD also held a blood drive on October 29
for The Blood Center. Aditionally, Phi Alpha Delta put on their annual Back to
School Social and Halloween Party. Thanks to everyone who participated for a
successful fall semester.
This semester we are excited to have some new philanthropy events
including a Pennys for PJs fundraiser and a Domestic Violence Awareness
event.
WIL – Submitted by Ashley Ogbonna
Edited by Ta-Lisha Tanner
Women In Law’s Fall got off to a great start by distributing voter
registration information out to game attendees at Southern University and
A&M College’s first home and televised game. WIL found it imperative to
host an “Ask an Upperclassmen” event for first year students, which gave 1L’s
an opportunity to get uninhibited advice from upperclassmen about particular
law school classes and professors. During Fall Fest Week, WIL invited a Breast
Cancer survivor and a representative from The Elliott, Elliott, Head Breast
Cancer Research and Treatment Center, which is the leading breast cancer
research and treatment center in the area, to give an informative presentation on
how to complete an at-home breast cancer self-detection exam. Additionally,
during the Fall Fest BBQ festivities on the patio, WIL gave away FREE sonballs
to enjoy! On Halloween, WIL visited Southern University Lab School’s 4th and
5th grade classes to deliver treats and activities! WIL also partnered with other
SULC organizations and hosted a Woman 2 Woman lunch. WIL concluded the
Fall semester with the “Painting With a Purpose” event at Corks-N-Canvas.
Half of the proceeds from the event were donated to Capital Area Family
Violence Intervention Center, Inc. and a check of $250.00 will be presented
to the intervention center in order to further the cause of preventing domestic
violence.
Sudoku
Answer to this riddle will be published in
the next issue! COMING REAL SOON!
A Lawyer Riddle
A lawyer at Allen Matkins has
a brother who is a paralegal at
Morrison & Forester. However, the
paralegal at Morrison & Forester
doesn’t have a brother who is a
lawyer at Allen Matkins. Why not?
Answer to this riddle will be published
in the next issue!
COMING REAL SOON!
March 2012
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Mark Your Calendars
JRGP SYMPOSIUM 2013!
“A BALANCING
ACT: REDEFINING,
REAFFIRMING, AND
RECONSTRUCTING
AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION”
Written By: Sherrie L. Williams
Edited By: Brittany Bryant
The Journal of Race, Gender and Poverty will
be hosting its Fourth Annual Symposium on March
14th and 15th. This year’s symposium is entitled
“A Balancing Act: Redefining, Reaffirming, and
Reconstructing Affirmative Action.” The goal of
the symposium is to provoke critical thought and
discussion by challenging presenters to identify the
most pressing legal and social issues arising from
affirmative action. There will be dynamic speakers
and presenters from across the country.
PAD’s biggest event will take place on March
16 . This will be the PAD float in the St. Patrick’s
Day Parade. We will have a bigger float this year
and we are hoping to have as much fun this year as
we did last year. All are welcome to join us. Beads
are provided and are purchased from St. Michael’s
Special School in New Orleans.
th
“Y?”
Written By: LaKeisha Ford and Tori M. Howze
Edited By:
A few years ago, the SUBR SGA started a Get Fit
Program, where they encouraged the student body to
get in shape and live a healthy lifestyle. The SUBR
campus does not have a REC for students to use. The
SGA contracted a deal with Exxon Mobil YMCA, so
that students would have a gym to use, at an affordable
price. Students pay an activity fee in their tuition and
fees every semester.
Every student can get a YMCA membership at
the Exxon Mobil YMCA ONLY for $10 a month. The
use is limited. You cannot use the gym on Mondays,
because they are at capacity. You will be able to use
the gym on any other day and time that the facility
is open. The $10 fee is for the Exxon Mobil YMCA
ONLY! It is not a regular YMCA membership, where
you can work out at all YMCA’s.
If you are interested in using other YMCA
facilities, you will have to pay $20 a month. SU
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covers the rest of the cost and pays $19 per student.
Here is where the problem occurs. SULC students
pay the activity fee as well. SULC receives nothing
from this fee. The fee goes directly to the SUBR
undergrad campus. The undergrad will not cover our
cost for the YMCA deal. SULC will have to pay for
our students to be able to take advantage of the deal.
Last year, the administration covered the cost. Due to
recent budget cuts, the money is no longer available
and SULC will not pay for the deal.
The SBA has been asked to pay the cost of the
program. While we do believe it is an important and
vital program, we also are on a limited budget. We
have not received our budget for the year, so we cannot
agree on any deal until we first find out our budget and
if their will be enough student participation, where
paying for the deal will be worthwhile. We would
have to pay $19 per student and we were told that the
cost will be $6,500, but with the amount of students
we have enrolled in SULC, it will be around $10,000
. If we agree to this deal, we will have to take funds
away from things such as Barrister’s Ball, Fall Fest,
Law Week, and SBA funded student programs.
A poll was placed on TWEN and there was a
disturbingly low participation rate. Out of nearly
five hundred students, a mere twenty-eight students
participated. Sixteen of these votes were in favor
of keeping the YMCA Deal. However, due to these
statistics, the SBA decided not to cover the cost of
the program because the program is too costly for
the amount of students who will take advantage of
the deal. Since then, SUBR SGA has also terminated
their contract at the YMCA.
Do you have any comments or suggestions about
this story? Send them to ThePublicDefender@sulc.
edu! We would love to hear from YOU!
LONDON: continued from page 1
Kingdom versus Brazil women’s soccer game,
marathons, tennis matches, and etc. Several students
shared their most memorable/best experience of the
2012 SULC London Study Abroad program below:
“My most memorable experience of SULC’s
2012 London Study Abroad Program was
singing with one of the local jazz bands in
Barcelona, Spain; which is a testament of how
music is universal. The other musicians spoke
very little English, yet we were on one accord
when we performed several jazz standards
together. I also enjoyed wine tasting in London
and being in Paris on Bastille Day and watching
a parade and fireworks during an Eiffel Tower
Tour. Additionally I loved taking a canal tour in
Amsterdam, visiting the International Criminal
Court and having dinner on the beach in The
Hague, and attending the North Sea Jazz Festival
in Rotterdam-Netherlands.” –Felicia Hamilton
“I am so grateful to have had six weeks of living
in London and visiting other European countries.
I also really enjoyed meeting my boyfriend’s
family who lives in London and studying
European law. That was a great class.” –Rashida
Keith
“SULC’s 2013 London Study Abroad Program
was the best time of my life. Getting to travel
around Europe was amazing. I got to visit the
Royal Courts and witness an actual trial. I also
got to see the judges and Barrister’s in their
traditional wigs. I also enjoyed meeting new
people and trying new foods.”-Eva Martinez
“The best thing about SULC’s 2012 London
Study Abroad Program was getting to spend
time in London. I got to tour Buckingham
Palace twice; once for free. I also had tea while
at the Buckingham Palace. I also got to see the
changing of the guards which was spectacular.”Whitney Talbot
“The most memorable experience of SULC’s
2012 London Study Abroad Program was
accidently catching an Olympic marathon event
in Trafalgar Square. I also enjoyed visiting
the Hunterian Museum which has an amazing
anatomy and pathology collection by John
Hunter, an anatomist, obstetrician, doctor,
and dedicated collector of oddities.”-Shantel
Wempren
“I have so many memorable experiences from
SULC’s 2012 London Study Abroad Program.
In Italy, my most memorable experience was
was being able to stand in St. Peter’s Square
to listen to a scripture reading and receive
the papal blessing by Pope Benedict XVI. In
Spain my most memorable experience was
attending the opening festivities of the annual
celebration of San Fermin in Pamplona (the
running of the bulls). Ireland was definitely an
adventure and possibly the most beautiful place
on Earth. We spent the weekend outside enjoying
everything the County Clare had to offer. We
explored caves, went horseback riding, took a
boat out to see the gigantic cliffs, played golf,
made friends with the locals, and enjoyed the
traditional music. In Prague my most memorable
experience from the Czech Republic was from
the Terzin Concentration camp located almost at
the German border. The experience left us all in
chills. While touring the camp, you could feel the
horror that took place and the sorrow that still
looms there.” –Jeb Richard
SULC’s 2012 London Study Abroad
Program, which happened to be during the same
time the 2012 Olympics, was truly an amazing once
in a lifetime experience for all of the students, as
well as the professors. It is not often that students
have to opportunity to spend six weeks in another
country exploring what seems like a whole new
world than the one that many of us are accustomed
to. So if anyone is on the fence about whether or not
to attend the program, I urge you to take advantage
of this awesome opportunity that is not available to
just anyone. Y.O.L.O-you only live once; so why not
spend six weeks learning and living in London.
PRESIDENTIAL: continued from page 1
his support of gay marriage had finally evolved. In
an interview with Good Morning America, hosted by
Robin Roberts, President Obama stated that a number
of individuals assisted in his evolution of views on gay
marriage, including his wife, gay friends, and others he
had come in contact with on the campaign trail. The
President compared gay marriage to the Golden Rule
and explained that homosexuals are Americans and
should have the same rights as heterosexuals.
Governor Romney’s views extremely conflicted
with the President’s in regards to same sex marriage.
Romney has been a long time supporter of domestic
partnership, but opposed civil unions and same sex
marriage. Governor Romney explained to CBS that
a civil union and gay marriage only differed in name;
therefore it would be hypercritical to support civil
unions. Americans in recognized domestic partnerships
may be included in their partner’s insurance plan, and
benefit from parental leave from work, and various
housing rights. Governor Romney’s views on same sex
relationships in the 2012 election were contrary to his
1994 United State Senate Campaign. In 1994 Romney
openly supported equal civil rights for homosexual
Americans.
Peter Jenkins, who is the clerk for Louisiana
Democratic Party and a part of the LGTB community,
gave a statement to the Public Defender regarding
same sex marriage and the 2012 Presidential Election.
He stated the LTGB needs equality and protection
in employment and housing. Jenkins said, “Passing
legislation in Louisiana, and other states making it
illegal to fire an employee because they are lesbian, gay,
or transgender is more important than being able to get
married.” Jenkins concluded his statement by stating,
“Religious beliefs should not be enforced upon those
who [do] not share those convictions.”
The nation and candidates watched the election
results eagerly on Election Day 2012. There were ten
battle ground states, which were the center of attention,
including Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and New
Mexico. President Obama won all of the battleground
states, except for North Carolina. President Obama
carried the female and young adult vote in 2012 at
an even greater margin than he did in the previous
presidential election of 2008. However, exit polls
proved that the Republican Party had greater overall
margins of young adult supporters in 2012, than the
2008 Presidential Election. According to the 2012
Presidential Election National Exit Poll, the voter
participation for Americans from ages eighteen to
twenty-nine increased one percent from the Presidential
Election in 2008, according to the National Exit Poll. It
will be interesting to watch the Obama administration
during the next four years as decisions are made and
legislation is enacted on women’s rights, gun control,
and same-sex marriage.
Who did YOUR vote go to? And WHY?! Let us know
at [email protected] to be featured in our
next issue!
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Spotlights
“SPOTLIGHTS AT SULC”
SULC Students Selected for Texas
Legislative
Internship
Program;
Originally Appeared in SULC E-News
Week of December3-December 9, 2012,
Vol. 10, No. 32
Nine SULC students have been selected
to participate in the Texas Legislative
Internship Program administered by the
Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger
and Peace at Texas Southern University
this spring.
The students are Shaboyd Cannon,
Gray, Georgia; Adrian Carter, Kyle, Texas;
Antoine Floyd, Memphis, Tennessee;
Vanessa Griddine, Houston, Texas; Paul
Hanchett, Stone Mountain, Georgia; Skyla
Johnson, Arlington, Texas; Sonji Moore,
Pine Bluff, Arkansas; Tiajuana Robinson,
Wiggins, Mississippi; and Christopher
White of Humble, Texas.
The students intern for five months
from January to May of 2013. The
internship program, establish in December
of 1990, provides the unique opportunity
for students to serve as interns in the
Texas Legislature, the United States
Congress, and a variety of local, state, and
national governmental agencies and public
policy organizations. The interns receive
academic credit for participating in the
program, which combines academic study
and research with supervised practical
training.
The present group will be placed at
the public defender’s office in Houston,
two will be at the Innocence Project at
Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and
the rest will be in Austin, according to Tina
Tran, Legislative Director/Legal Counsel
for the Office of Texas State Senator
Rodney Ellis.
Seven SULC students were recognized
by the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, for their participation in the
program during the spring of 2011.
SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT SECTION
1. SULC Ranked Among 10 Best
Bargain Law Schools for Black Students;
Originally Appeared in SULC E-News
Week of September 17-September 23,
2012, Vol. 10, No. 23
Southern University Law Center has
been ranked one of the 10 Best Bargain
Law Schools for Black Students by On
Being a Black Lawyer (OBABL). OBABL
was established in 2008 to report news of
importance to black legal professionals. In
addition to an eponymous blog, the media
company also produces e-newsletters,
events, and social media platforms to engage
black legal professionals. The company
promotes the causes and contributions of
African-American attorneys. The 10 Best
Bargain Law Schools list places a greater
weight on cost of tuition and percentage
of black law students, in the OBABL
ranking measures.“This ranking confirms
how our Law Center is meeting the goals
of its original mission that emphasizes
access and opportunity,” Chancellor
Freddie Pitcher, Jr., said. “As we celebrate
65 years of excellence in legal education,
we salute our founding dean and faculty,
present faculty and staff, and our illustrious
alumni in continuing our support to today’s
law students,” Pitcher said. The rankings
March 2012
committee comprises OBABL’s editorial professors,” explains a 2L. “I feel that all
staff, law school fellows, and professional of them have been knowledgeable in the
advisers, including an attorney-CPA and an subject matter.”
actuary.
Students offer considerable praise for
the “very professional” administration.
2. SULC Ranks Again, No. 1 in SULC administrators are “approachable
Diverse Faculty; Originally Appeared and available,” and they “work diligently
in SULC E-News Week of October in their efforts to help the students succeed”
8-October 14, 2012, Vol. 10, No. 26
and to “know who their students are.”
S U L C is one of the nation’s most
outstanding law schools and is ranked #1
RECENT ALUMNI
in most faculty diversity, according to the
SPOTLIGHT SECTION
education services company, The Princeton
Review, which features SULC in the new
1. Former Editor-In-Chief of The
2013 edition of its book, “The Best 168
Public
Defender, Crii Spears-DeLeo;
Law Schools.”
Originally
Appeared in SULC E-News
The Princeton Review does not rank
Week
of
August20-September
9, 2012,
the law schools in the book on a single
hierarchical list from 1 to 168, or name Vol. 10, No. 21
Crii Spears-De Leo, ’12, a finalist in the
one law school best overall. Instead, the
Presidential
Management Fellowship, has
book has 11 ranking lists of the top 10
accepted
an
appointment with The Office
law schools in various categories, such as
“Most Diverse Faculty,” in which SULC of the General Counsel, U.S. Department
gets the top ranking; “Most Chosen By of Health & Human Services. Spears-De
Older Students,” in which SULC ranks Leo, a native of Carson, California, will
#2; and “Best Environment for Minority begin working with the Children, Families,
and Aging Division on August 27. The
Students,” in which SULC ranks # 3.
According to Chancellor Freddie PMF program is a flagship leadership
Pitcher, Jr., the SULC administration and development program at the entry level for
faculty are pleased, and not surprised, advanced degree candidates. Created more
with the rankings in these areas as they than three decades ago by Executive Order,
mirror what SULC tries to accomplish the program attracts and selects the best
in addressing its mission of access and candidates possible to develop a cadre of
opportunity. “Through the evening potential government leaders. It provides
division, we have attracted more mature some sustenance during the first years of
employment and encourages development
students,” Pitcher said.
“As strong supporters of diversity in of leadership capabilities. The PMF
the educational setting, we believe that program teaches a spirit of public service,
the contributions of mature students, as ultimately encouraging and leading to a
well as that of various racial/ethnic groups career in the government.
and females, are valuable and beneficial
2. Recent SULC Graduate Honored
assets to the academic environment of
the Law Center,” he said. “The students by ABA/Law Student Division Originally
recognize that we encourage an inclusive Appeared in SULC E-News Week of
August20-September 9, 2012, Vol. 10,
environment.”
SULC is one of 59 schools (about 35 No. 21
Cleveland M. Patterson, III, ’12, was
percent of the 168 profiled) in the book
awarded
the American Bar Association/
that appear on one or more of the book’s
Law
Student
Division (ABA/LSD) Gold
ranking lists. The lists in the book are
Key
Award
at
the ABA Annual Meeting
posted at www.PrincetonReview.com/lawon August 4, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
school-rankings.aspx.
The top 10 lists are based entirely or The Gold Key award is the highest honor
partly on The Princeton Review’s surveys given by the law student division and
of 18,000 students attending the 168 law was awarded to Patterson for his service,
schools profiled in the book. Conducted dedication, and leadership as the Law
during the 2011-12, 2010-11, and 2009-10 Student Division Delegate to the ABA
academic years, the student surveys were House of Delegates during the 20112012 academic year. “SULC prepared me
completed online.
Institutional information for SULC to serve on the LSD and I consider this
during this time period includes a 14:1 an award for SULC,” Patterson said, as
student-faculty ratio; 4 percent faculty he wrapped up his national duties as the
part-time; 37 percent faculty female; 61 ABA/LSD delegate. He also was chosen
percent faculty underrepresented minority, to sing the national anthem at the LSD
Assembly. SBA president LaKeisha A.
and 41 total faculty.
Student comments are presented in a Ford and SBA/ABA representative Harold
two-page profile of SULC in the “Best 168 Cradic of SULC attended the meeting,
Law Schools: 2013 Edition” with write- which was held August 2-7. SULC was
ups on their academics, student life and also nominated as a finalist for the 2012
admissions, plus ratings for their academics, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
selectivity, and career placement services. National Award.
In the profile on SULC, the Princeton
3. Dassau To Get Federal Court
Review editors describe the Law Center’s
Award;
Originally Appeared in SULC
faculty and administration through the eyes
E-News
Week
of December3-December
of the students in this way: “Some profs
can be very intimidating,” but the full-time 9, 2012, Vol. 10, No. 32
Christopher Dassau, ‘12, will receive
faculty is full of “sincere, challenging,
the
annual
Federal Court Award for earning
intelligent people” who are “downright
the
highest
grade in the Federal Jurisdiction
awesome.” The faculty is notoriously
approachable as well. Most professors are and Procedure course at SULC.
The $250 award will be presented
“always willing to help.” “I have a great
at
5
p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, in
amount of respect for ninety percent of my
the Courthouse of the Middle District
of Louisiana, Russell B. Long Federal
Building.
Dassau presently serves as the city
prosecutor for the City of Baker, Louisiana.
during her summer internship she made a
contact with a member of WomenHeart,
the National Coalition for Women with
Heart Disease, who advised her to apply.
“I did and I got in!” she said. In accepting
this support, Rhodes agrees to lead a
WomenHeart Support Network in her
community and meet at least eight times a
year.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT SECTION
5. Louisiana Judicial Council
Scholarships Awarded to SULC
Students; Originally Appeared in SULC
E-News Week of October 15-October 21,
2012, Vol. 10, No. 27
SULC students received three of the
four scholarships of $2,000 each awarded
by the Louisiana Judicial Council of
the National Bar Association. Ta’tiauna
Holland, Bianca C. Lee, and Cherita
R. McNeal were presented the 2012
scholarships at a council meeting on
October 1 in New Orleans.
T he P ublic D efenDer
Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Editor-in-Chief, Tori M. Howze
Managing Editor, Brittany C. Bryant
Articles Editor, Kelly R. Broussard, Ta-Lisha Tanner
Project Director, Lacey R. Hardy
Advisor, Associate Vice Chancellor Roederick White
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Proverbs 20:7
1.Stasha Rhodes Accepted for
Science and Leadership Symposium,
October 5-8; Originally Appeared in
SULC E-News Week of September10September 16, 2012, Vol. 10, No. 22
Stasha M. Rhodes has been accepted
to the 2012 WomenHeart’s Science and
Leadership Symposium to be held October
5-8, at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
WomenHeart covers Rhodes’ registration,
meals, and accommodations for the
symposium. Rhodes, who is president of
the SULC Health Law Society, said that
2. Sharika King Awarded 2012-13
TMCF Coca-Cola Merit Scholarship;
Originally Appeared in SULC E-News
Week of September 17-September 23,
2012, Vol. 10, No. 23
Third-year student Sharika King has
been selected as a recipient of the 20122013 Thurgood Marshall College Fund
(TMCF) Coca-Cola First Generation
Scholarship. King receives a one-year merit
scholarship in the amount of $6,200 for the
academic year, which can be used to cover
the costs of tuition and fees, on-campus
room and board, and required textbooks
purchased from member-schools. The
funds are applied in the fall and spring
semesters at $3,100 per semester.
3. Spring 2013 BRBA Scholarship
Recipient
Announced;
Originally
Appeared in SULC E-News Week of
September 24-September 30, 2012, Vol.
10, No. 24
Third-year student Sherry Sanders
will be awarded the Baton Rouge Bar
Scholarship for the 2013 Spring Semester
at the Bar luncheon on November 8, 2012.
The scholarship, a $1,000 award
jointly given by the BRBA and the Baton
Rouge Bar Auxiliary, is presented to an
upperclassman who exhibits scholarship,
leadership, and financial need.
Sanders, editor-in-chief of the
Southern University Law Review, plans
to begin a law clerkship with Baton Rouge
City Court Judge Laura P. Davis in January
2013. While in law school, she interned
for U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer
and was a law clerk at Glasheen, Valles
and Inderman, in Lubbock, Texas; a legal
writing teaching assistant; and an outreach
manager and mediator for the Lubbock
County Office of Dispute Resolution.
Her article, “Privacy is Dead: The Birth
of Social Media Background Check,”
published in the Southern University
Law Review, is ranked in the top 10 in 26
categories on the SSRN website.
Formerly a television news producer/
editor, Sanders is a 2007 graduate of the
University of Texas at Austin, where she
earned University Honors and membership
in Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity and was a
recipient of a First Generation Scholarship,
Presidential Tier II Scholarship, and
Lloyd Allen David Endowed Presidential
Scholarship in Journalism.
4. Student Nominated to New
Leaders Council 2013 Fellows Program;
Originally Appeared in SULC E-News
Week of September 24-September 30,
2012, Vol. 10, No. 24
Third-year student Sherrie Williams
has nominated to become one of the New
Leaders Council Louisiana 2013 Fellows.
New Leaders Council is a national nonprofit dedicated to building a network of
young, progressive professionals, through
its Institute in 25 cities across the country.
The NLC Institute is a nationally recognized
political entrepreneurship training school
for young professionals looking for the
skills, the network, and the training they
need to make a lasting positive impact in
their communities.