Get your grub on! (614) Restaurant Week 2019!

614 Restaurant Week!  Eat 614, Live 614, Explore 614

Tired of the cold and drear of winter?  Looking for something to warm your body and palette up this balmy January?  Look no further than 614 Restaurant Week! 

Explore some of your favorite local haunts, that steak house that you only go to on special occasions, or even something totally new for a steal! 

That’s right, for THIS WEEK, dozens of Columbus restaurants will be offering pre-fixed menus featuring their most popular dishes!  Prices range from $15-$40 depending on the restaurant.

We get it, Law School can be expensive, and dinner can be expensive, so why not feel like a king, eat like a king, but not break your bank doing so?

For more information, including a list of participating restaurants, please visit https://eat614.com/event/3/search

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Our last 1L Hack

The time is winding down😔. As we move closer and closer to the end of the semester, and the highly anticipated finals week, here are some tips to get you through Thanksgiving break as a law student:

• Give yourself permission to take a break! We as law student sometimes feel so guilty about taking a break that we don't get to enjoy the holiday. It is perfectly fine to use parts of your break to give yourself a recharge. The time with your family and friends and hearing their encouraging and supportive words may be just what you need to return back to school and get the job done!
• Create REALISTIC GOALS for what you want and need to accomplish over the holiday break. Students (especially me) usually pack every single casebook, supplement, and notebook because they just KNOW they're going to study everything they brought home over the break.  Usually when we create unrealistic goals for ourselves, we give up as soon as we realize that it's not actually possible and end up not doing anything at all. Don't be that student! Set your realistic goals now!
• Create a schedule and STICK. TO. IT! This goes with the aforementioned statement. If you create a schedule to accomplish specific goals, make sure you stick to it. Make sure you put plans with family and friends in your schedule so that you can be sure you'll meet your goals. You could study all morning and spend the evenings with family. You could spend entire days studying and use one or two days out of the break to spend time with family and friends. How ever you prefer to make your schedule, make sure you stick to it. 
• Get some sleep, PLEASE! Make sure you come back from Thanksgiving break refreshed and ready to attack those finals!

See you all next semester!

Spotlight on the Alumni Recognition Luncheon

Spotlight on: Alumni Recognition Luncheon

 

Each year, Capital University Law School hosts the Alumni Recognition Luncheon.  This annual event honors Capital University Law School Alumni who have made an impact in the Law School, the field of law, or the community!

This year, the following alumni will be presented with awards:

Gretchen K. Mote, L’78

            The Josiah H. Blackmore, II              Award                                          (L-R: Gretchen Mote, Erika Smitherman, Hannah Botkin                                                                          Doty. Gregory S. Lashutka, and Celia Kilgard Schnupp).

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The Josiah H. Blackmore Dean’s Award recognizes outstanding service to the Law School and the Dean’s Office.  The award is named in honor of Capital’s University’s former president, Law School Dean and professor emeritus.  President Blackmore’s influence in the history and continued viability of the Law School cannot be underestimated.

Erika Smitherman, L’00

            Alumni Outstanding Service Award

The Alumni Outstanding Service Award is given annually to a Capital University Law School JD alumnus/alumna who has performed significant voluntary service, beyond the call of business or professional duty, to his/her community and/or Capital University Law School. 

Hannah Botkin-Doty, L’13

            G.O.L.D Award

The G.O.L.D Award is given annually to a Capital University Law School JD “Graduate of the Last Decade” who has made significant achievements in his/her occupation and has made notable contributions to the legal profession and/or the Law School. 

Gregory S. Lashutka, L’74

            Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award

The Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award is given annually to a Capital University Law School JD alumnus/alumna who has made significant achievements in his/her legal occupation and has made notable contributions to the legal profession, community and the Law School through his/her activities and accomplishments.

Celia Kilgard Schnupp, L’09

            Young Alumnus of the Year Award  

The Young Alumnus of the Year Award is given annually to a living, Capital University Law School JD alumnus/alumna who is 40 years old or younger and who has made significant achievements in his/her legal occupation and has made notable contributions to the legal profession and the community. 

The 13^th Annual Alumni Recognition Reception will be held:

Friday, April 13, 2018
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM   
Sheraton Columbus Hotel on Capitol Square

For more information, including how to nominate alumni and faculty for 2019, please visit: http://law.capital.edu/AlumniRecognitionLuncheon/

Congratulations to the 2018 Recipients!!!

Professionalism Week

Spotlight on Professionalism Week:

When you entered law school, you probably assumed that with graduate school came professionalism.  However, you may be asking yourself “what exactly is professionalism in the legal community?”   Whether you are looking for information on how to dress to nail that upcoming interview, how to better handle your anxiety in law school and in the legal profession, or just want to hear great speakers discussing relevant topics in todays ever-changing legal community, look no further then professionalism week! 

This week (Week of April 2), the Capital University Office of Professional Development will be hosting a plethora of events including:   

THE DISTELHORST LECTURE ON PROFESSIONALISM & ETHICS Thursday, April 5, 2018 – 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, reception to follow Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH Depression and Anxiety in the Legal Profession Daniel Lukasik, Esq. In addition to the lecture, we will host a panel discussion featuring §  Scott R. Mote, Esq., Executive Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc. §  Megan R. Snyder, MSW, LISW, Clinical Director, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Inc. §  Douglas Althauser Esq., LICDC-CS, MAC, ICADC, ICCS, Moderator, Executive Director, Family & Youth Law Center at Capital University Law School This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.00 total CLE hours of attorney professional conduct instruction. This event is free. Register to attend at http://law.capital.edu/distelhorstlecture/ PROFESSIONALISM RESPONSIBILITY SEMINAR Wednesday, April 4, 2018 – 12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Networking Lunch; 1:00 PM-4:00 PM: Seminar Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH Presented by Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter   Known Unknowns: Counseling Clients with Diminished Capacity §  Jason Beehler, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter §  The recent publication of a prequel to To Kill a Mockingbird raised uncomfortable questions about whether Harper Lee—a notorious recluse who refused to publish any of her work after Mockingbird—had the mental capacity to consent to the publication. Using Harper Lee and other recent high profile cases, Jason will discuss the ethical and practical considerations inherent in counseling clients with diminished capacity. Recent Ethics Opinions §  Jonathan Coughlan, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter  §  Jon will discuss several topics, including when lawyers have a duty to report misconduct, complex issues regarding conflicts of interest, and proper management of trust accounts, and standards for maintaining client confidentiality. Panel Discussion: Various topics including engagement letters, agreements, and more. §  Moderator: Jonathan Coughlan, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter §  Don Scheetz, Assistant Disciplinary Counsel, Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the Supreme Court of Ohio §  Jason Beehler, Director, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter §  Alvin Mathews, Partner, James E. Arnold & Associates, LPA This course is pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.00 total CLE hours of instruction. This event is free. Register to attend athttp://law.capital.edu/professionalresponsibilityseminar/   DRESS FOR SUCCESS Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH Presented by the Office of Professional Development, Women’s Law Association, Phi Alpha Delta, Asian-Pacific American Law Student Association Looking your best at school, during interviews, and at the office is key to your professional reputation.  Building and maintaining a wardrobe ready for any occasion is your ticket to success. Entertaining and informative individual presentations for men and women will highlight: §  What to Wear (and When) §  How to Infuse Your Style §  How to Build a Professional Wardrobe §  Where and How to Shop Following the presentations, students and alumni will be able to network and shop! Bring along gently used professional attire and accessories to swap. All leftover clothing and accessories will be donated to local charities. Monetary donations are welcome, too. This event is free. Register to attend at http://law.capital.edu/dressforsuccess/

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Professional Development(OPD@law.capital.edu or 614-236-6888).

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