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Issue 6: October 13, 2014Suffolk University Law School SBA Executive Newsletter

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SBA NEWSA Message From Tom

I hope this message finds everyone enjoyingthe long weekend. As you can see by lookingat our calendar of events, this week is full ofgreat SBA events. I particularly want to take asecond to write about the Town Hall and Fall

Ball.

Our first Town Hall will be held on Tuesdayfrom 5:00 7:00pm in the First Floor FunctionRoom. The SBA Student Concerns Committeehas done a fantastic job of bringing togethervarious deans and administrators of the lawschool. This is your opportunity to raise anyand all issues or concerns that you have withthe law school. From an SBA point-of-view,issues raised by the student body at the TownHall will be the ones that we can focus onaddressing. Thus, if you want to seesomething addressed, make sure your voice isheard.

In regard to Fall Ball, which will begin Fridayat 8:00pm at the W, I simply want to reiteratethe importance of this event going well. Not

only do we owe it to our Social Committee,who has done an outstanding job planning theevent, but we also owe it to ourselves as a lawschool community. How we behave at officiallaw school events directly affects our standingand reputation within and without the legalcommunity. Accordingly, lets all worktogether to make sure that Friday night is

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A Message From Tom

SBA Happenings

Student SpotlightsCallie Grossman &Neil Lindquist &Kelley Sweetser

Budget

Alumni Spotlight

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Contact List & Preamble

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nothing but a good time. If you see a

potential problem brewing, please simplytake a minute out of your night and letsomeone in an official capacity know.

Thank you,

- Tom DavisSBA President

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Suffolk University Law School SBA Executive Newsletter Issue 6: October 13, 2014

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! The first Town Hallmeeting of the year will take place on Tuesday from 5-7pm in the firstfloor function room. This meeting will be a place for students to ask the deans andadministrators any law school related questions. Food and drinks will be served.

! BBA eventon Wednesday: Getting hired as a prosecutor or public defendero Interested as being hired as an ADA, AAG, AUSA, or public defender? Hear from the

BBAs experienced panel about the hiring process, what the offices are looking for,strategies for getting hired, and how candidates can prepare themselves professionallyand financially.

! OFFICE HOURS with Tom: Tuesday @ 12:00-1:00pm & Thursday @ 6:30 7:30pm

! SBA External Affairs Committee will be tabling on Thursday from 10am-3pm for breast cancerawareness. The purpose of this table is to donate at least one dollar to breast cancer awareness.Each person who donates gets to dedicate their donation or may write a personal story abouthow breast cancer affects them by writing on a sheet, which will be displayed later on.

! FALL BALLis on Friday at 8pm at the W Hotel

! The SBA is looking for interested 1Ls to join the Appropriations Committee. TheAppropriations Committee works with student clubs and organizations to review budgetrequests and is instrumental in allotting funds for activities and events held at the law school.Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month. Email Suzanne Graziano [email protected] if you are interested.

! This is the last week to submit your SBA logoentry! The winner will receive a $50 BostonBrewin gift card! See the section at the bottom of this page for more information.

! Student Bar Association/Alumni Golf Outingo October 24, 11am-4pmo At the Robert T. Lynch Memorial Golf Course, 1281 West Roxbury Parkway, Brookline.o Staff/Student Cost: $30o Alumni Cost: $40o Transportation will be provided

SBA Executive Announcements & Happenings

Suffolk Law SBA logo design contest!

What: We are looking for a new Suffolk Law SBA logo. Whatyou design is up to you. Please submit your entry by emailing itto marketing director Jess Murray at [email protected]: We will accept entries between now and October 25th.Prize:A $50 gift card to Boston Brewin

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Tip of the week

Get Organized!

The fall semester is abouthalfway through,

midterms are coming up,

and the information ispiling up. Now is a greattime to do your best to getall of your notes, papers,etc., organized. One way

to do this is to startoutlining. While you areoutlining you will also beable to see if there is a part

of the course you may bestruggling with and youcan ask your professor

about it now rather than atthe end of the semester.

SBA Executive Budget2014-2015

SECTIONS1A $500.00

1B $500.001C $500.00

4A $500.001L Cup $2,500.00

2L (at large) $2,500.00

3L (at large) $3,000.004L/7L (at large) $1000.00

Section Total: $11,000GENERAL

Reserves $10,000.00Operations $8,000.00

Orientation $2,000.00

General Total: $20,000COMMITTEES

Academic Affairs $4,500.00Alumni Affairs $4,500.00

Appropriations $200.00Diversity and Inclusion $3,500.00

External Affairs $3,300.00

Graduation $4,000.00

Marketing and Advertising $1,000.00Student Affairs - Concerns $1,000.00Student Affairs Social $32,500.00

Sustainability $1,000.00

Committee Total: $55,500.00LIAISONSBar Association Liaisons (ABA,FBA, BBA, MBA)

$1,500.00

Liaison Total: $1,500.00

Total Executive Budget:$88,000.00

We are very pleased with the outcome of how SBA ExecutiveCommittee funding is being invested this year. Thanks to amassive team effort of all SBA members, we were able to invest500% more to Student Concerns, 225% more to AcademicAffairs, 200% more to Sustainability, and 175% more toDiversity.

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Tip of the weekSBA Organization Budgets2014-2015

National Italian American Bar Assn. $670.00

Christian Fellowship $810.00Black Law Students Assn. $5,300.00

Queer Law Alliance $800.00

Womens Law Association $3,520.00

Latin American Law Student Assn. $1,720.00

Native American Law Students Assn. $1,670.00

Jewish Law Student Association $1,020.00

Albanian American Law Student Assn. $525.00

Women of Color Law Students Assn. $2,000.00

Asian Pacific American Law Student Assn. $2,020.00

Suffolk Muslims Law Assn. $1,320.00

South Asian Law Student Assn. $2,200.00

Suffolk Law Armed Services Assn. $1,100.00

Hellenic Law Society $750.00

Phi Delta Phi $1,030.00

Phi Alpha Delta $1,495.00

Joint Degree Law Student Assn. $600.00

Bearing Witness $2,000.00

Law Innovation Technology Student Assn. $720.00

Student Animal Legal Defense Fund $775.00

Dicta Student Newspaper $920.00

Business Law Association $1,850.00

Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys $1,095.00

Human Rights Law Society $420.00

Child and Family Law Student Assn. $890.00

National Lawyers Guild $1,100.00International Law Society $3,000.00

American Constitution Society $790.00

Sports and Entertainment Law Assn. $2,070.00

Suffolk University Gaming Law $500.00

Health and Biomedical Law Society $850.00

Education Law and Policy Society $800.00

Immigration Law Association $1,170.00

Suffolk Public Interest Law Group $4,470.00

Intellectual Property Law Student Assn. $1,370.00

New England First Amendment Coalition $950.00

Humanitarian Law and Red Cross Society $700.00

Suffolk Law Intramural Basketball Assn. $2,000.00

Suffolk Law Hockey Club $2,900.00SULS Softball $2,020.00

Golf Club $670.00

Suffolk Law Ski and Snowboard Club $1,970.00

Suffolk Law Futbol Club $1,970.00

Suffolk Rugby $1,800.00

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Callie Grossman, a 2L and a graduate of Florida State University, is the SBA

Chief of Operations. As Chief of Operations, Callies primary responsibilitiesare to serve as the SBAs official record keeper and as chair of the electionscommittee.

Did you have an internship/job over the summer and if so what did you most enjoyabout it?This past summer I was a judicial intern at the Suffolk County Juvenile Court tothe Honorable Stephen M. Limon. I assisted Judge Limon, along with otherJuvenile Judges in drafting decisions and researching applicable law. Each daywe had the opportunity to sit in the courtroom, and listen to motions or trials.The judges allowed us to participate in side bar conversations and spoke to us

about how they came to their decisions after they decided. It was an incredibleexperience and each day I never knew what I would see in court.

What are you most looking forward to this school year, both personally and in your SBA role?Personally, this year I'm looking forward to narrowing down my list of what field of law Immost interested in.As for the SBA, I am looking forward to working closely with the BOG and the Executive Board tomake SULS the best school it can be.

Any tips for the new 1Ls?Do you. Its as simple as that.

Callies Favorites:

Favorite place to study:On campus I love studying on the 5thfloor. The view of the city takes mybreath away every time.Off Campus I cheat on Suffolk and channel my inner Elle Woods and study at Harvard

Favorite study break:I go to the gym to relieve stress. After I do that, I am able to return to mywork with a better attitude, high energy and a clear mind.

Favorite part of Suffolk Law:I am able to make personal connections with so many students. Icame from an undergrad of 40,000 students. It was nearly impossible to be able to make theconnections that I have made at Suffolk. Each student at Suffolk Law has an incredible story and Iam so grateful to have met such interesting people.

Favorite coffee shop near school:Starbucks near Government Center

Favorite movie:Bridesmaids. Gets me every time - I can literally quote the movie from start tofinish.

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Student SpotlightCallie Grossman | SBA Chief of Operations

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Neil Lindquist, a 2L and a graduate of Boston College, is the SBA Chief of Staff. As Chief of Staff,Neils primary responsibilities are to manage the section reps and assist the president and vicepresident to ensure that the SBA runs smoothly.

Do you currently have an internship/job and if so what do you most enjoy about it?I'm currently interning for an immigration/criminal firm. It's been a great opportunity to helpfamilies and individuals who haven't been provided the same opportunities as people born in theUnited States.

What did you do in the time between graduating undergrad and entering law school?I'm an avid backpacker. I've been to over 30 countries on 4 continents. So between my undergrad

and law school I trekked from Costa Rica to Cusco, Peru. One of the best traveling experiences ofmy life was being fortunate enough to spend my birthday at Machu Picchu.

What are you most looking forward to this school year, both personally and in your SBA role?I'm very excited to be a part of the SBA's new professional focus. It's been my pleasure so far towork with all the members of the SBA. Our goal of moving forward and providing the studentbody with as much opportunity to advance themselves into the legal community has really begunto take shape, and I'm thrilled to see what the year has in store.

Any tips for the new 1Ls?The best tip I have for a 1L is to find a good balance of work and recreation. After six hours of

reading Constitutional Law, you deserve a study break to help recharge!

Neils Favorites:

Favorite place to study:I study the best in the library during the evening. I love the reading roomon the 5th floor.

Favorite study break:My study breaks usually have a strong caffeinated focus.

Favorite part of Suffolk Law:The Summer Abroad program in Lund, Sweden has been my

favorite part of Suffolk Law thus far. Getting the opportunity to study international law withSwedish students and seeing the contrast between our legal systems was an enlighteningeducational experience. Before the semester started I was able to fly to Europe a little bit earlywith some other students. We made our way from the Radisson in Brussels to Amsterdam andonto Sweden. It was a great chance to get to know some of my classmates outside the classroom.

Favorite coffee shop near school:Being from Seattle, I love Starbucks. Grande PikePlace roast.

Favorite movie:I love action movies. I can watch Terminator 2: Judgment Day anytime.

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Student SpotlightNeil Lindquist | SBA Chief of Staff

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Kelley Sweetser, a 2L and a graduate of UMASS Amherst, is the SBA Treasurer.As Treasurer, Kelleys primary responsibility is to be the SBAs chief financialofficer.

Do you currently have an internship/job and if so what do you most enjoy about it?This summer I was an intern at Denner Criminal Defense Group in Boston andam actually interning there currently as well. I have learned so much whileinterning there and the experience is amazing.

What did you do in the time between graduating undergrad and entering law school?I worked at Fidelity Investments for two years. I was a trader and worked at

both the New Hampshire campus and Boston headquarters.

What are you most looking forward to this school year, both personally and in your SBArole?I am looking forward to taking classes that are more specific to my interests and

getting to intern through the academic year. As far as SBA, I am really looking forward to workingwith a great group of my peers to help enhance many of the great qualities Suffolk possesses.

Any tips for the new 1Ls?My biggest tip is to do some sort of activity for your self a few times a week. Whether it begrabbing coffee with friends, going to yoga, or enjoying the city, I think it is so important take a

break.

Kelleys Favorites:

Favorite place to study:My favorite place to study is at the library in the cubes. It really puts me inthe zone and allows me to concentrate on my work and block out everything else.

Favorite study break:My favorite study break is to grab lunch in the Caf with my friends. It is agreat way to catch up with my friends and it takes my mind off my studies for a bit.

Favorite part of Suffolk Law:My favorite part of Suffolk law is the community. All the students,faculty, and employees are all so incredibly supportive and caring. The environment at Suffolk isso positive it really helps students to thrive and make the most of their time here.

Favorite coffee shop near school:My favorite coffee shop would be Dunks, hands down.

Favorite movie:My favorite movies would be Office Space, Ferris Buellers Day Off, andCaddyshack; basically any classic comedy.

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Student SpotlightKelley Sweetser | SBA Treasurer

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Alumni SpotlightAlan Pierce --- Class of 1974

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Alan Pierce, a Suffolk Law class of 1974 graduate, is currently a founding attorney at

his workers compensation law firm. Interview conducted by Eunice Aikins-Afful, co-director of the Alumni Affairs Committee.

What is your current position and where?I am founding attorney at Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano 27 Congress St. Salem, Ma.01970; a workers compensation law firm representing injured workers and theirfamilies.

Where did you attend undergraduate?UMass (Amherst), class of 1969.

What journals/activities/concentrations did you participate in at Suffolk Law?

Because I was an evening school student with a full time job and a family I could not participate nor werethere many opportunities.

What do you consider the best part of your job?Helping clients through the sudden and unexpected consequences of an on the job injury which impactstheir health and comfort and financial health of the client and his/her family; especially in situations wherethe insurance company contests all or part of a claim.

What type of attorney did you want to be upon entering Suffolk Law?Since I was a workers compensation claims representative for a large insurance company and enjoyed thechallenges of this field of law, my goal was to continue as an attorney concentrating in the field.

What was your favorite class while at Suffolk? Contracts with Professor John F.X. OBrien- the subject matter was dry but Prof OBrien was memorable.

Who was your favorite professor?Tie- Professor OBrien and Davis Sargent.

What is your greatest professional achievement?In 2007 I was inducted in the inaugural class of Fellows in the newly established College of WorkersCompensation Lawyers of the American Bar Association.

Who is your favorite Supreme Court Justice, living or deceased?

Earl Warren.

Any interview tips?Be on time, neat, know the position you are applying for and ask appropriate questions. Direct, shortanswers- good eye contact and the million dollar smile when appropriate.

One piece of advice?In times of tough decisions- especially with job opportunities/changes- go with your gut.

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Contact InformationName Position Email

Tom davis President [email protected]

Monica Bellevue Vice President [email protected]

Neil Lindquist Chief of Staff [email protected]

Callie grossman Chief of Operations [email protected]

Kelley Sweetser Treasurer [email protected]

We the Students of Suffolk University Law School, in order to support andencourage academic excellence and professional development; to preserve theright of students to acquire a quality legal education in a just and reasonableenvironment; to provide a means of communication between students and theLaw School; and to maintain a connection with alumni, do herby establish

this Constitution for the Student Bar Association of Suffolk University Law

SBA Constitution Preamble

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For a full contact list of all SBA Directors please visit our website atsuffolklawsba.com

Vice President Monica Bellevue andPresident Tom Davis

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