Issue: Fall 2015
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@UMICHLAW Fall 2015
2015 Fiske Fellows Selected
The 2015 class of Fiske Fellows was selected in the spring and had the opportunity to meet Robert Fiske, ’55, during an April event at the Law School.
Impact Fall 2015
Recent Gifts: Fall 2015
Giving to Michigan Law is an investment in the future of legal education, and private support ensures that the excellence that has distinguished Michigan-trained lawyers continues for generations to come.
@UMICHLAW Fall 2015
Reefer Madness: Mini-Seminar Brings Marijuana Law into the Classroom
When a mini-seminar on marijuana law is offered at the Law School, you can bet that a showing of the campy cautionary tale Reefer Madness will be used as a learning tool. What you might not expect is a syllabus that includes both marijuana court cases and a ranking of the top 25 pot songs of all time.
Impact Fall 2015
Stef Tucker, ’63, and Marilyn Tucker, ABEd ’62: “A Moral Commitment”
As a 2L, newlywed Stef Tucker, ’63, and his wife, Marilyn Tucker, ABEd ’62, returned most of their wedding gifts for cash in order to make ends meet. Through the Stefan & Marilyn Tucker Scholarship Fund, the Tuckers are now the gift givers.
Cover Story Fall 2015
Practicing Law in the Entertainment Age
Some of the biggest names in the Hollywood legal universe attended Michigan Law. Many alumni routinely appear in listings such as Variety’s “Legal Impact Report” and Hollywood Reporter’s “Power Lawyers.” Two of the most well-known and well-connected are Michael Kump, ’81, who represents major stars, and Marty Katz, ’83, who represents top studios, producers, and other content providers.
Briefs Fall 2015
News in Brief: Fall 2015
Michigan Law alum elected Ann Arbor mayor | NYT best-selling author alum | Michigan Law at a glance | and more...
@UMICHLAW Fall 2015
Prof. Margo Schlanger Launches Civil Rights Education Initiative for High Schoolers
A new project called the Civil Rights Litigation Schoolhouse is helping high school students understand civil rights and the litigation process, and their importance in a democratic society. The Schoolhouse is an extension of the Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse, an online repository of court documents and information related to more than 7,000 civil rights cases dating back to the 1960s.
Impact Fall 2015
Cause and Effect: A Donor and a Scholarship Recipient Reflect on Their Connection to Michigan Law
“The Adelman Scholarship meant the chance to attend Michigan Law. Period. Had I not had the scholarship, there’s no way I would have thought that Michigan was a practical choice for me.”
@UMICHLAW Fall 2015
David Guenther, ’99, Named Director of International Transactions Clinic
One of the things that David Guenther, ’99, enjoys about teaching in the International Transactions Clinic is helping clients that are charting new territory. “The clinic is doing fascinating work in places all over the world that very few lawyers have done before,” says Guenther, who was named director in May.
Cover Story Fall 2015
Independents’ Day: Michigan Law Alumni Expand Indie Movies’ Reach
Fans of indie movies once had a difficult time getting to see the films they loved: they were shown at arthouse theaters in big cities, then released much later at some video rental stores. Today, by contrast, is a relative heyday for indies and the audiences that love them, thanks in no small part to Michigan Law alumni.