ABA Law Student Division
15th Circuit
2011 Spring Meeting and Governor Election
Saturday, February 26, 2011
University of New Mexico School of Law (Albuquerque, NM)
Date, Location and Deadlines
Meeting Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011
University of New Mexico School of Law
1117 Stanford NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 277-2146
Meeting Agenda
Law School Website
Law School Visitors Information
Advance Registration Deadline:
February 18, 2011
Advance Registration Form
A Message from Your 15th Circuit Governor
All law students from Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona are invited to attend the ABA Law Student Division 2011 Spring Meeting and Governor Election to be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join your fellow law students for a weekend of law, leadership, and service.
There is no registration fee to attend, but the benefits of participating in the Spring Meeting are invaluable:
- Take home valuable tips and strategies for planning and implementing your goals for your future career;
- Learn from practicing attorneys about how to thrive in the legal profession;
- Discover strategies for cultivating your leadership skills through practical approaches and tips from student leaders and experienced attorneys; and
- Begin establishing relationships within the legal profession with members of the bar from every practice setting, both veteran and new to the profession, that will prove invaluable to you not only now but in the future, and on a professional, and many times personal level. Many members have commented that the relationships they established during their time in the Law Student Division have resulted in lifetime friendships and professional collaborations.
We hope you will join us February 26, 2011 for the ABA Law Student Division 15th Circuit Spring Meeting and Governor Election in Albuquerque. If you have any questions about the Spring Meeting, please feel free to contact me.
Cassandra Fava
15th Circuit Governor
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
Tentative Agenda
Additional information regarding Spring Meeting speakers and topics will be posted on this webpage as arrangements are finalized. All meetings will be held at the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico unless otherwise indicated. The meeting room assignment at the University of New Mexico will be posted at this location as soon as it is confirmed by the law school.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
University of New Mexico School of Law
1117 Stanford NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 277-2146
Meeting Agenda
Law School Website
Law School Visitors Information
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Attire: Business Casual
8:00am - 9:00am
Continental Breakfast and Registration
9:00am - 9:15am
Introductions and Welcome Address
9:15am - 9:45am
Keynote Speaker
- Chief Justice Charles W. Daniels, New Mexico Supreme Court
9:45am - 10:15am
Presentation: Why Should Law Students Join Bar Assocations?
Involvement in your state, local or national bar while you’re still in law school can help you meet the challenges of law school and help you begin building your career. A panel of legal professionals will discuss how involvement with the organized bar has helped them succeed in both their professional and personal lives.
- Cassandra Fava, 15th Circuit Governor, ABA Law Student Division, University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
- Stephanie McCoy Loquvam, Vice Chair, ABA Law Law Student Division, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law-Arizona State University
10:15am - 10:30am
Break
10:30am - 12:00 Noon
Panel Discussion: Native American Law
Gain an understanding of what it's like to practice in the area of Native American law. Discuss some of the important issues facing Native Americans today and what is being done to help.
12:00 Noon - 1:30pm
Luncheon with Experience
Discuss your legal career with local law professionals who will share insights about adjusting and thriving in the profession. Learn what is really relevant from the law school experience and how to refine your career expectations while you're still in law school. Remember to bring your business cards, just in case an opportunity arises during these informal discussions.
- Michael Keleher, Keleher & McLeod, P.A.
- Salim A. Khayoumi, Khayoumi Law Firm (Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Immigration Law)
- Robert Lara, Castle Stawiarski LLC (Regulatory analysis & implementation, fundraising for non-profit & political organizations, mediation & arbitration, administrative & election law, parliamentary and cross-examination debate)
- W. Chris Nedbalek, Deputy District Attorney, 4th Judicial District (Criminal Prosecution)
- Hon. Daniel C. Preciado, Federal Administrative Law Judge (Civil Rights)
- Mary T. Torres, Beall Biehler, LLC, (Civil Litigation)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Panel Discussion: Gaming Law
What is Gaming Law? How has the internet changed gambling? What are the issues related to tribal casinos? A panel of attorneys practicing in this facinating area of the law will discuss these and other current issues in gambling law.
- Frank A. Baca, General Counsel of the New Mexico Gaming Control Board
- Kevin Washburn, Dean and Professor of Law, University of New Mexico School of Law
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Presentation: Mental Health Issues Affecting the Legal Community
Law school is filled with deadlines, frustrations, and demands. This programs is designed to increase your awareness of the health issues resulting from the overwhelming stresses and demands associated with getting a law degree. Learn how to maintain a healthy attitude and how to recognize the warning signs of mental health issues associated with stress and anxiety.
- Stephanie McCoy Loquvam, Vice Chair, ABA Law Law Student Division, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law-Arizona State University
3:00pm - 3:15pm
Break
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Circuit Roundtables
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Speeches from the Candidates and Election of the 2011-2012 Circuit Governor
4:30pm - 4:45pm
Law School Award Presentations and Announcement of New Circuit Governor
4:45pm - 5:00pm
Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks
5:00pm
Adjournment
6:00pm
Dutch Treat Dinner and Mixer
Who Should Attend This Meeting?
The Spring Meeting is designed to bring law students together to exchange ideas and develop camaraderie. If you are an outgoing circuit member who will be graduating soon, the Spring Meeting will provide you with an opportunity to share your ideas with law students new to the law school experience. For those of you who are in the midst of your first or second year of law school, you will find that the Spring Meeting will provide you with a tremendous amount of information for beginning or adjusting your legal education strategy.
You should attend the Spring Meeting if you are a law student interested in:
- Discussing important issues facing law students and legal education;
- Learning how to get the most from your legal education;
- Building a network to launch your career after graduation; and
- Obtaining an inside look at the current scope of the legal job market.
Registration
The 15th Circuit Spring Meeting and Governor Election will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The exact meeting room location will be announced as soon as confirmation is received from the law school.
Advance Registration
Step 1: Complete the registration form no later than Friday, February 18, 2011. You will receive an automatic confirmation that your registration has been received. If you are unable to register by February 18, you may register on-site at the meeting. If you decide to register when you get to the meeting, please be sure to have your registration form completed before you arrive and your ABA membership number readily available in order to expedite the process. An onsite registration form will be posted at this location after February 19 for your convenience.
Step 2: Once you arrive at the meeting, you should stop at the registration table to sign-in, pick-up your badges and a final schedule of events before proceeding to the meeting room. Registration for the meeting will be open during the following hours. The exact locations will be announced as soon as confirmation is received from the law school.
Registration Hours:
Friday, February 25, 2011 (5:00pm - 6:00pm)
Saturday, February 26, 2011 (8:00am - 9:30am)
On-Site Registration
Meeting registration will open at 5:00pm on Friday, February 25, 2011 and at 8:00am on Saturday, February 26, 2011. The exact location will be posted at this location as soon as confirmation is received from the law school. Attendees should stop at the registration table to sign-in and pick up their badge and a final program.
If you are unable to complete the Advance Registration Form before the February 18 deadline, you may register on site at the meeting. To register at the meeting, please print out the onsite registration form (posted after February 18) and have it completed before you arrive in order to expedite the check-in procedure.
Making Travel Arrangements
The 15th Circuit Spring Meeting and Governor Election will be held Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When planning your trip, ABA members are reminded to take advantage of their ABA membership benefits to obtain discounts on airfares, hotels and rental cars.
Hotel
Accommodations
ABA members are eligible for discounts on room rates from Starwood Hotels. The Planning Committee recommends that students seek accommodations in their price range from online sources.
In addition, the University of New Mexico has suggested the following hotels based upon whether you wish to stay closer to the law school or the airport:
Embassy Suites Albuquerque
1000 Woodward Place NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
505-245-7100
Rates around $125/night
Closer to the school
Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel
2910 Yale Boulevard S.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106
Phone: (505) 843-7000
Rate around $95/night
Closer to the Airport
Finding a Roommate or Carpool
Law Student Division members seeking a roommate or carpool to share expenses to attend the 15th Circuit Spring Meeting and Governor Election will be posted on this webpage as requests are received. Contacting perspective students in this regard and agreeing upon arrangements are the responsibility of the individual parties involved. The American Bar Association, the Law Student Division, and/or the 15th Circuit leadership assumes no responsibility or liability for making such arrangements or agreements.
Law Student Division members seeking a roommate, driver or passengers to share expenses before and/or after the Spring Meeting may complete and submit the Roommate and Carpool Request Form.
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Transportation and Driving Instructions
Directions to the law school and information on parking during the meeting are provided on the law schools' visitors websites:
Making Airline Reservations
As a member benefit, ABA Law Student Division members can fly to ABA meetings with unbeatable savings on airfares when you purchase your tickets through Orbitz Business. Click here for more information about the ABA Discounted Meeting Airfares Program. For additional savings, be sure to select the "ABA Calendar Meeting" option.
Ground Transportation Options from the Airport
There are several options for obtaining ground transportation between the airport and your hotel or the University of New Mexico School of Law campus.
- Ground Transportation from Albuquerque International Airport
- Rapid Ride - Commuter Train and Bus Service ($2 per day for unlimited rides)
Other Information About the Meeting
For information about the American Bar Association Law Student Division, visit our website at www.abanet.org/lsd. Updates about this meeting will be posted on the 15th Circuit webpage as additional details becomes available.
Meeting Date
Saturday, February 26, 2011
University of New Mexico School of Law
1117 Stanford NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 277-2146
Voting and Elections
Election of the Circuit Governor
Certified Delegates (SBA Presidents, ABA Representatives or their proxies) who wish to participate in the election of the 15th Circuit Governor must be certified in order to vote. Please check in with the ABA Law Student Division Election Proctor as soon as you arrive at the meeting in order to be certified. Election results will be announced at the conclusion of the meeting on Saturday.
- Who Votes for the New Circuit Governor?
- Sample Proxy Language
- Print complete proxy instructions
- Tell me more about the responsibilities of the Circuit Governor
- Who are the Division's current leaders?
- Link me to the Nomination Form for Circuit Governor (deadline February 1)
- Tell me about the Candidates for Circuit Governor (posting date to be announced)
- Link me to the list of Student Bar Association Presidents and ABA Representatives
Who Votes for the New Governor?
The primary ABA Representative and the SBA President (hereafter referred to as Delegates) from each ABA-approved law school who are current members in good standing of the ABA Law Student Division (a member in good standing is one who has paid his/her 2010-2011 ABA Law Student Division dues in full) are eligible for certification to participate in the election. A principle delegate who is not an ABA Law Student Division member, but wishes to vote in the election must join the ABA in order to be certified to vote. Otherwise, he/she may proxy his/her vote to another law student from his/her law school, provided that law student is a fully paid member of the ABA Law Student Division. Proxies must present signed, written authorization from the principle delegate, preferably on school letterhead stationery, in order to be certified. See complete proxy instructions
Sample Proxy Letter Language
I, {principle delegate’s full name}, {title: ABA Representative or SBA President} of the {full official name of law school} and a principal delegate in the Assembly of the American Bar Association Law Student Division, in accordance with ABA Law Student Division Governing Rules, hereby designate as my proxy {name of student to whom proxy is being given}, to cast my vote(s) at the 15th Circuit Spring Meeting and Governor Election, to be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the University of New Mexico School of Law in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
{Signature and date}
NOTE TO DELEGATES: In order to vote in the election, SBA Presidents, ABA Representatives or their proxies must be ABA Law Student Division members in good standing. An ABA member in good standing is one who has paid his/her 2010-2011 ABA Law Student Division dues in full. If you wish to join the ABA Law Student Division or bring your member status up-to-date, please visit MyABA or contact the ABA Service Center at 800.285.2221.
ABA Rep Funds
The ABA Law Student Division is unable to provide funding to law students for travel to the Spring Meeting. However, ABA Representatives attending their Circuit’s Spring Meeting may request Rep Funds (if available) to offset some of their travel expenses. Representative Funds are limited in size and all reimbursement requests are processed on a first-come, first- served basis.
To be eligible to receive Rep Funds to attend the Spring Meeting, you must be the primary ABA Representative at your school and the application must be received by the Secretary-Treasurer and Division Director three weeks prior to the date of the Spring Meeting you are attending. The amount of funding Representatives are eligible to request is based on available funds for your school.
Contacts
Updates regarding the 2011 Spring Meeting and Governor Election will be posted on this webpage as they become available.
