By Allison Green
The first few weeks of my internship at the Children's Law Center (CLC) in Washington, DC have just flown by. CLC is a non-profit organization that advocates for children and families. It's largest project is the GAL division, which provides attorneys who represent "the best interest of the child" in child abuse and neglect proceedings. The office also has a Family Permanency Project, which represents caregivers in custody and adoption cases, and a Health Access Project, which works in local medical clinics to address systemic issues that cause health complications for young people.
I've already had the chance to do some really fascinating work. I've observed a number of court hearings, agency reviews, treatment team meetings, and consultations with clients. I've also done substantial research for my supervising attorneys, including legal research on family law issues as well investigation into local social services. The best experiences have been getting to know clients and their families, who are truly inspirational. Each interaction has affirmed my ongoing commitment to this work.
In addition to the first few days of training provided by CLC, there have been lots of opportunities to keep learning along the way. I've already attended an advanced GAL practice training, a caregivers representation training, and a host of other presentations on lawyering skills intended to keep us interns up to date on current issues in the field. My supervisors are also terrific about helping to make this summer a tremendous learning experience. Whenever I observe their work, they take the time to explain their legal strategies and decision-making processes. Especially when dealing with complex family law matters, these are things I can't learn from textbooks, so its great to learn directly from practitioners in the field.
I'm so grateful for the EJF money that has enabled me to spend a summer at this wonderful organization. I'm looking forward to the rest of my time here, and to returning to campus in the Fall feeling refreshed and reinvigorated about my legal career.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
National Health Law Program, Washington, D.C.
By Timothy Zhu
This summer I am interning for the National Health Law Program in its Washington, D.C. office. NHeLP engages in health care policy work for underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. Since my background from my undergraduate studies and prior work experience was heavily health care-related, accepting this position seemed like a natural transition for my first-year summer job.
The office is not particularly large, so there is a lot for interns like myself to do. Because health care reform is a cornerstone issue for the current Congress and White House, right off the bat we are afforded the opportunity to attend productive meetings with key Congressmen and leaders from various advocacy and community interest organizations. The NHeLP staff is on a first-name basis with many of them and do not hesitate to include us in these rapid developments. Thus far I have been drafting implementation guidelines to help hospitals meet federal accreditation requirements in order to be legally eligible for Medicare and Medicaid funding. I have also attended hearings on behalf of NHeLP, featuring a veritable Who’s Who of the health care reform movement, in order to record and relay the presentations and developments to staff members who were unable to personally attend.
Due to its public policy-oriented focus, the work schedule here often corresponds with that followed by the federal lawmakers. Consequently, there’s a strong sense of pride and obligation in serving as an essential cog in the machine to pass a monumental piece of legislation. And as the urgency of the legislative process picks up, so does the atmosphere here. That hardly seems to bother the people here—they are truly passionate about their work. They really love what they do, even if it means staying well into the evening every night of the week.
Finally, we work next door to other public interest organizations, namely the National Senior Citizens Law Center and the National Immigration Law Center, so I can have plenty of exposure to other public interest fields and interact with their staff and interns.
Washington, as you all know, is an expensive city to live in, and to that end the generous support of EJF has been essential. I want to thank all the contributors and volunteers who made EJF funding possible.
This summer I am interning for the National Health Law Program in its Washington, D.C. office. NHeLP engages in health care policy work for underrepresented and disadvantaged populations. Since my background from my undergraduate studies and prior work experience was heavily health care-related, accepting this position seemed like a natural transition for my first-year summer job.
The office is not particularly large, so there is a lot for interns like myself to do. Because health care reform is a cornerstone issue for the current Congress and White House, right off the bat we are afforded the opportunity to attend productive meetings with key Congressmen and leaders from various advocacy and community interest organizations. The NHeLP staff is on a first-name basis with many of them and do not hesitate to include us in these rapid developments. Thus far I have been drafting implementation guidelines to help hospitals meet federal accreditation requirements in order to be legally eligible for Medicare and Medicaid funding. I have also attended hearings on behalf of NHeLP, featuring a veritable Who’s Who of the health care reform movement, in order to record and relay the presentations and developments to staff members who were unable to personally attend.
Due to its public policy-oriented focus, the work schedule here often corresponds with that followed by the federal lawmakers. Consequently, there’s a strong sense of pride and obligation in serving as an essential cog in the machine to pass a monumental piece of legislation. And as the urgency of the legislative process picks up, so does the atmosphere here. That hardly seems to bother the people here—they are truly passionate about their work. They really love what they do, even if it means staying well into the evening every night of the week.
Finally, we work next door to other public interest organizations, namely the National Senior Citizens Law Center and the National Immigration Law Center, so I can have plenty of exposure to other public interest fields and interact with their staff and interns.
Washington, as you all know, is an expensive city to live in, and to that end the generous support of EJF has been essential. I want to thank all the contributors and volunteers who made EJF funding possible.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
2Ls and 3Ls for One Day
What 2Ls and 3Ls have to say about giving through One Day for Justice.
Kathryn Dyer, 3L - One Day for Justice gave me an opportunity to help out my friends who committed to the path less taken -- the environmental law student, the public defense student, the women's rights advocate -- to have some stability for the summer in a career path with few guarantees. The amount that I gave -- a small amount in the grand scheme of my summer associate salary -- greatly helped my fellow students, who push all summer for a fairer justice system. One Day for Justice is a small way to say thank you to our friends and colleagues for taking the risk to fight the good fight -- that of public interest.
Kathryn Dyer, 3L - One Day for Justice gave me an opportunity to help out my friends who committed to the path less taken -- the environmental law student, the public defense student, the women's rights advocate -- to have some stability for the summer in a career path with few guarantees. The amount that I gave -- a small amount in the grand scheme of my summer associate salary -- greatly helped my fellow students, who push all summer for a fairer justice system. One Day for Justice is a small way to say thank you to our friends and colleagues for taking the risk to fight the good fight -- that of public interest.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
One Day for Justice Bake Sale
Stop by the tables in front of the Chapel next week and donate One Day for Justice!
Everyone who pledges one day of their summer pay to EJF to help fund public interest work will get all you can eat baked goods (read: all you can take with two hands and no help or containers, we are trying to raise money after all).
If you aren't making money this summer, or just love baked goods, come by and get some delicious cookies and brownies.
If you're on a diet or hate baked goods, we will also be raffling off some fun prizes, so stop by and help us raise money to support students doing public interest and government work this summer!
There is something for everyone at the One Day for Justice Bake Sale!
Everyone who pledges one day of their summer pay to EJF to help fund public interest work will get all you can eat baked goods (read: all you can take with two hands and no help or containers, we are trying to raise money after all).
If you aren't making money this summer, or just love baked goods, come by and get some delicious cookies and brownies.
If you're on a diet or hate baked goods, we will also be raffling off some fun prizes, so stop by and help us raise money to support students doing public interest and government work this summer!
There is something for everyone at the One Day for Justice Bake Sale!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
1Ls for One Day
How Supporting EJF through One Day for Justice Makes a Difference.
Cynthia Liu, 1L, Section 1: I will be splitting my summer between interning for the U.S. Immigration Court in Arlington, VA, where I will be assisting immigration judges and researching asylum cases, and interning for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, where I will be researching U.S. development initiatives abroad that promote American business interests and export growth. Both my internships are obviously unpaid and thus EJF funding will be giving me a great opportunity to do so much this summer in the government sector which is where I ultimately see myself working.
Cynthia Liu, 1L, Section 1: I will be splitting my summer between interning for the U.S. Immigration Court in Arlington, VA, where I will be assisting immigration judges and researching asylum cases, and interning for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, where I will be researching U.S. development initiatives abroad that promote American business interests and export growth. Both my internships are obviously unpaid and thus EJF funding will be giving me a great opportunity to do so much this summer in the government sector which is where I ultimately see myself working.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
1Ls for One Day
How Supporting EJF through One Day for Justice Makes a Difference.
Betsy Gwin, 1L, Section 3 - This summer, I will be interning at the Legal Aid Society of DC, where I will be assisting low-income clients with applications and appeals for public benefits, like Food Stamps and Social Security Disability. Legal aid work is my passion and I am looking forward to reconnecting with my original intentions for attending law school. However, because the internship is unpaid, I could not afford to live in DC and reconnect with my goals without the help of EJF funding. Thanks EJF!
Steven Shapiro, 1L, Section 3 - I am working at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. I will be working in the major crimes division, and getting hands-on experience in the carrying out of justice. Further, I will be providing work for the government, and by necessary extension, other Americans. If it were not for EJF, I doubt I would be able to work here, as the job is unpaid.
Olivia Lynch, 1L, Section 1 - I will be working at Las Americas in El Paso, Texas this coming summer. My tasks will include representing unaccompanied minors that cross the border as well as working on U-visa, asylum, and family-based immigration cases. EJF funding is vital for me to be able to take this legal internship, as Las Americas lacks the ability to offer any type of remuneration besides significant legal experience.
Betsy Gwin, 1L, Section 3 - This summer, I will be interning at the Legal Aid Society of DC, where I will be assisting low-income clients with applications and appeals for public benefits, like Food Stamps and Social Security Disability. Legal aid work is my passion and I am looking forward to reconnecting with my original intentions for attending law school. However, because the internship is unpaid, I could not afford to live in DC and reconnect with my goals without the help of EJF funding. Thanks EJF!
Steven Shapiro, 1L, Section 3 - I am working at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. I will be working in the major crimes division, and getting hands-on experience in the carrying out of justice. Further, I will be providing work for the government, and by necessary extension, other Americans. If it were not for EJF, I doubt I would be able to work here, as the job is unpaid.
Olivia Lynch, 1L, Section 1 - I will be working at Las Americas in El Paso, Texas this coming summer. My tasks will include representing unaccompanied minors that cross the border as well as working on U-visa, asylum, and family-based immigration cases. EJF funding is vital for me to be able to take this legal internship, as Las Americas lacks the ability to offer any type of remuneration besides significant legal experience.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Turning in "One Day For Justice" Forms
EJF Applicants --
If you have a completed One Day for Justice form you can turn it in to Kim Matthews in the OPICS office on the 2nd floor of McDonough Hall. OPICS is open 9am-5pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9am-8pm on Tuesday.
Remember, a One Day for Justice form is not complete until it has either payment attached or credit card information, it has been signed by the donor, and it includes your name as the "honoree" at the bottom.
If you have a completed One Day for Justice form you can turn it in to Kim Matthews in the OPICS office on the 2nd floor of McDonough Hall. OPICS is open 9am-5pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 9am-8pm on Tuesday.
Remember, a One Day for Justice form is not complete until it has either payment attached or credit card information, it has been signed by the donor, and it includes your name as the "honoree" at the bottom.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Alumna Kristen Hite
Alumna Kristen Hite blogs about her current career and what EJF helped to make possible for her:
I went to law school--and Georgetown specifically--because I wanted to pursue a legal career in international environmental law. My first summer I was lucky to land a position working in the UK for the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development and even luckier to have it funded through an EJF grant (London was expensive then too!). This got me started out on the right foot, as I am now working as a climate attorney the Center for International Environmental Law here in Washington DC. Prior to CIEL I had the opportunity to work as an attorney in the international program of Environmental Defense Fund . All of these experiences have reinforced my commitment to promoting a rights-based approach to sustainable development.
My EJF grant let me dip my toes into the waters of international environmental law and I'm delighted to still be swimming. Sine my 1L summer, I have walked the halls of UN negotiations to help secure a just climate treaty and roamed the hills of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the rights of traditional communities (featured on the Dan Rather Reports episode "All Mine", available here ). I am grateful to
Georgetown and its support of public interest careers like mine, and EJF
grants are an important part of that support.
I went to law school--and Georgetown specifically--because I wanted to pursue a legal career in international environmental law. My first summer I was lucky to land a position working in the UK for the Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development and even luckier to have it funded through an EJF grant (London was expensive then too!). This got me started out on the right foot, as I am now working as a climate attorney the Center for International Environmental Law here in Washington DC. Prior to CIEL I had the opportunity to work as an attorney in the international program of Environmental Defense Fund . All of these experiences have reinforced my commitment to promoting a rights-based approach to sustainable development.
My EJF grant let me dip my toes into the waters of international environmental law and I'm delighted to still be swimming. Sine my 1L summer, I have walked the halls of UN negotiations to help secure a just climate treaty and roamed the hills of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support the rights of traditional communities (featured on the Dan Rather Reports episode "All Mine", available here ). I am grateful toGeorgetown and its support of public interest careers like mine, and EJF
grants are an important part of that support.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Rock for Justice
Join the Equal Justice Foundation for an evening of music and drinks at Rock for Justice 2009!
Where: RFD
810 7th St NW, Washington DC
When: January 22nd from 9:00 pm - 12:00 am.
What: Happy Hour specials at RFD all night. Music from The Reserves with an opening from Wes Tucker.
Cover will be $5 with all proceeds going to the Equal Justice Foundation!
Join us and ROCK FOR JUSTICE!
Where: RFD
810 7th St NW, Washington DC
When: January 22nd from 9:00 pm - 12:00 am.
What: Happy Hour specials at RFD all night. Music from The Reserves with an opening from Wes Tucker.
Cover will be $5 with all proceeds going to the Equal Justice Foundation!
Join us and ROCK FOR JUSTICE!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
EJF mentioned on political blog!
Marc Ambinder writes a very highly regarded blog about politics on the Atlantic Monthly (now the Atlantic) website.
Last Thursday he wrote a post about the EJF auction and how the Podesta prize went for way more than last year -- he uses it as evidence of Obama's rise to power causing inflation on certain aspects of life in DC.
Check it out!
Last Thursday he wrote a post about the EJF auction and how the Podesta prize went for way more than last year -- he uses it as evidence of Obama's rise to power causing inflation on certain aspects of life in DC.
Check it out!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Silent Auction Closing Schedule
The Silent Auction categories will close by category TODAY between 6 and 7pm, when the doors open for Night of the Living Auction--Be there or miss out on great deals for our amazing prizes! Many prizes are still below their face value!
6:10pm Salon & Health and Kids
6:20pm Sports and Arts & Entertainment
6:30pm New Additions and Gifts -- and we begin serving drinks!!
(beer, nonalcoholic beverages, and food will be provided)
- Check out the heavily discounted Kaplan PMBR class, and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society Subscription in New Additions!
6:40pm Hotels & Travel and Food & Drink
6:50pm Student Services
7:00pm Professor Prizes & Raffle Announcement!
- Last chance to enter for an iPod Shuffle, $25 gift certificate to Lucky Bar or one of 3 surprise prizes! $1 entry fee!!
- Check out Reverend Addison's guitar lessons and Professor Tsoukala's meal at Zaytinya, added this week!
6:10pm Salon & Health and Kids
6:20pm Sports and Arts & Entertainment
6:30pm New Additions and Gifts -- and we begin serving drinks!!
(beer, nonalcoholic beverages, and food will be provided)
- Check out the heavily discounted Kaplan PMBR class, and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society Subscription in New Additions!
6:40pm Hotels & Travel and Food & Drink
6:50pm Student Services
7:00pm Professor Prizes & Raffle Announcement!
- Last chance to enter for an iPod Shuffle, $25 gift certificate to Lucky Bar or one of 3 surprise prizes! $1 entry fee!!
- Check out Reverend Addison's guitar lessons and Professor Tsoukala's meal at Zaytinya, added this week!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Silent Auction Prize Highlights!
Come by the Silent Auction today and tomorrow to bid on these and other fantastic prizes!
The Silent Auction ends Thursday between 6-7pm, right before the Live Auction begins in Hart Auditorium (7pm).
Wear your costume to the Live Auction for a chance to win the costume contest at intermission!
Bid on a Cessna flight lesson!
Get 2 Wizards Tickets in section 404 Row A, and access to Acela club at the Verizon Center!
You and five friends can have a Bowling Party for 6 at Bowl America!
Check back for more prize highlights and updates!
See you at the auction!
The Silent Auction ends Thursday between 6-7pm, right before the Live Auction begins in Hart Auditorium (7pm).
Wear your costume to the Live Auction for a chance to win the costume contest at intermission!
Bid on a Cessna flight lesson!
Get 2 Wizards Tickets in section 404 Row A, and access to Acela club at the Verizon Center!
You and five friends can have a Bowling Party for 6 at Bowl America!
Check back for more prize highlights and updates!
See you at the auction!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
New Prizes from Kaplan
Two fantastic new prizes for the silent auction:
One 1L Complete Success Package, including MP3s of substantive lectures for 1L subjects (Torts, Contracts, Civ Pro, Crim Law, Con Law, and Property), and sample questions and answers to prepare 1Ls for final exams. The Package also locks the winner into the current rates for our bar review courses. This prize is valued at $100.
One NY, NJ, or Florida Complete Bar Review Course - full service bar review course, plus the MBE 6-Day Foundation Course, the MBE 3-Day Final Review Course, audio MP3s for all six MBE topics and the MBE QBank Complete. This prize is valued at $2650.
One 1L Complete Success Package, including MP3s of substantive lectures for 1L subjects (Torts, Contracts, Civ Pro, Crim Law, Con Law, and Property), and sample questions and answers to prepare 1Ls for final exams. The Package also locks the winner into the current rates for our bar review courses. This prize is valued at $100.
One NY, NJ, or Florida Complete Bar Review Course - full service bar review course, plus the MBE 6-Day Foundation Course, the MBE 3-Day Final Review Course, audio MP3s for all six MBE topics and the MBE QBank Complete. This prize is valued at $2650.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Night of the Living Auction: Live Auction Prizes!
What you've been waiting for, the program of prizes for the live auction!
Come bid on your prize this Thursday night in Hart Auditorium at 7pm!
"Night of the Living Auction" Prizes!
#1 Dinner for 4 with Professor Peter Edelman at Restaurant of Students' Choice
#2 Thai Dinner for 8 at Professor Stephen Cohen's House
#3 Happy Hour for 8 with OPICS Team – Barbara Moulton, Lauren Dubin, and Kim Matthews
#4 Tapas for 6 at Jaleo with Professor Vladeck
#5 Weekend Kayaking for 4 conducted by Professor Rick Roe on Cacapon River (2 hours from DC in West Virginia). Camping is optional on 26 acres of beautiful river front land. Hiking Biking, Fishing, equipment available on site
#6 Curry & Career Advice for 6 Students with Dean Gihan Fernando and the OCS section advisors
#7 Lunch for 6 with Professors Koplow and Schrag
#8 Justice Kennedy and Scalia BOBBLEHEADS!
#9 Lunch for 4 at Bistro Bis with Professor Bright and Deans Moulton and Mylniec
#10 A night of Middle Eastern food and all the wine you can drink for 6 at the home of Professor Zeiler and with Professor Forman.
#11 Behind the scenes tour of the Capitol from an experienced hill staffer.
#12 Dean Bellamy will take 2 students to lunch or dinner in Chinatown, followed by a Hoya Basketball Game; all you can eat and drink
#13 Hike for 10 Students in nearby National Park or on the Appalachian Trial, OR Canoeing for 10 (students choice) with Professor Babcock. Includes a picnic lunch. Students should schedule hike/canoeing trip in Spring 2008 and should provide own transportation.
#14 Lovers Package -- 2 tickets to any DC Arts Center 08-09season performance, dinner at Restaurant Nora, and a night at the Melrose Hotel.
#15 Whitewater Rafting Trip for 10 on the Shenandoah River near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Includes a riverside picnic.
#16 Happy Hour for 4 in New York with David Lat, Elie Mystal and Kashmir Hill, the Editorial Board of Above the Law.
#17 Dinner for 7 with Professors West, Kohn, Aiken and Dean Epstein
#18 A Spot on Hoya Lawya Home Court Basketball team. The Fine Print: The Game will be held in mid-Spring (Between Spring Break and Easter).
#19 A case of wine donated by Professor Bauman. The quality of the wine will increase with the bid! Prof Bauman will consult with the winner regarding the wines included in the case.
#20 Dean Aleinikoff will take 10 students to lunch with Judge Richard Linn, Judge Arthur Gajarsa, and Judge Kimberly Moore of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
#21 Wednesday Wind Down in your Honor – you pick the beverage and the snacks.
#22 2 hours of bowling for up to 16 at Lucky Strike – includes shoe rental and chips & salsa.
#23 2 Tickets to a Nationals game in the LF/RF Mezzanine, 2 on-field passes to watch Batting Practice and a Meet & Greet with Players during Batting Practice & an in seat appearance by Screech, the Nationals mascot (restrictions apply).
INTERMISSION – COSTUME CONTEST!
#24 Two Tickets to a broadcast of Face the Nation.
#25 Seven Course Dinner for 10 at Marrakesh
#26 4 Tickets to a Taping of "The People's Court" to see Georgetown Law Alum Judge Milian in action. Get a backstage tour and lunch with Judge Milian after the show..
#27 Beer & Bowling with Professors Mezey, Ernst & Luban
#28 Graduation Package – includes a 1 Night Stay at the Hotel George; Two Guest Tickets to the Graduation Gala; and a Cap and Gown courtesy of Jostens.
#29 Microbrew Tasting for Six with Professor Byrne
#30 Justice Kennedy and a Limited Edition Justice Brandeis BOBBLEHEADS!
#31 Dinner for 4 at Restaurant Nora with Linda Greenhouse, Supreme Court reporter for the New York Times, hosted by Professors Chai Feldblum, Nan Hunter & Tim Westmoreland.
#32 Barrister's Ball Package – 2 Tickets to the ball, a night at a swanky Hotel (valued at over $500, courtesy of SBA), $100 Gift Certificate to Lounge 201, a $25 gift certificate to Johnson's Florists and a shampoo, blow dry and style at Cachet.
# 33 Round of Golf with Dean Bailin, Professor Bauman, and CIO Pablo Molina, plus lunch, at the Student's choice of either the Worthington Manor Golf Club or the Renditions Golf Club, two of the best golf courses in Maryland. The round can be scheduled for a mutually convenient day next spring.
#34 A day of hiking and a gourmet picnic for 6 on top of Old Rag Mountain with Professor Wales.
#35 Keg Party for 50 at the Madhatter
#36 Dim Sum for up to 12 in Chinatown with Professor Feinerman
#37 Whitewater Rafting Trip for 10 on the Shenandoah River near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Includes a riverside picnic.
#38 An informal dinner buffet for up to 15 Students at the home of Professor Langevoort
#39 Cocktail Party for up to 10 Students at Bistro Bis with Professor Lisa Heinzerling. Schedule for mutually agreeable date.
#40 Winetasting for 4 at the home of Professor Katyal. He will spend in wine what YOU spend bidding for this prize – up to $4,000!
#41 Swimming, Boating, and Dinner for 10 at Professor Gottesman's lakefront home. The Students also get to bring along another professor of their choice. Professor Gottesman's home is 15 minutes from D.C. The winners will pick a date in May, June, or September to claim the prize.
#42 Cocktail party for 20 (and plus ones) at the home of Professor Dinh.
#43 Wine Tasting with Paul Clement for 8 at Veritas or Sonoma Valley
#44 Dinner for 10 at the home of Professor John Podesta
#45 Two Tickets to the 2009 Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona
Come bid on your prize this Thursday night in Hart Auditorium at 7pm!
"Night of the Living Auction" Prizes!
#1 Dinner for 4 with Professor Peter Edelman at Restaurant of Students' Choice
#2 Thai Dinner for 8 at Professor Stephen Cohen's House
#3 Happy Hour for 8 with OPICS Team – Barbara Moulton, Lauren Dubin, and Kim Matthews
#4 Tapas for 6 at Jaleo with Professor Vladeck
#5 Weekend Kayaking for 4 conducted by Professor Rick Roe on Cacapon River (2 hours from DC in West Virginia). Camping is optional on 26 acres of beautiful river front land. Hiking Biking, Fishing, equipment available on site
#6 Curry & Career Advice for 6 Students with Dean Gihan Fernando and the OCS section advisors
#7 Lunch for 6 with Professors Koplow and Schrag
#8 Justice Kennedy and Scalia BOBBLEHEADS!
#9 Lunch for 4 at Bistro Bis with Professor Bright and Deans Moulton and Mylniec
#10 A night of Middle Eastern food and all the wine you can drink for 6 at the home of Professor Zeiler and with Professor Forman.
#11 Behind the scenes tour of the Capitol from an experienced hill staffer.
#12 Dean Bellamy will take 2 students to lunch or dinner in Chinatown, followed by a Hoya Basketball Game; all you can eat and drink
#13 Hike for 10 Students in nearby National Park or on the Appalachian Trial, OR Canoeing for 10 (students choice) with Professor Babcock. Includes a picnic lunch. Students should schedule hike/canoeing trip in Spring 2008 and should provide own transportation.
#14 Lovers Package -- 2 tickets to any DC Arts Center 08-09season performance, dinner at Restaurant Nora, and a night at the Melrose Hotel.
#15 Whitewater Rafting Trip for 10 on the Shenandoah River near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Includes a riverside picnic.
#16 Happy Hour for 4 in New York with David Lat, Elie Mystal and Kashmir Hill, the Editorial Board of Above the Law.
#17 Dinner for 7 with Professors West, Kohn, Aiken and Dean Epstein
#18 A Spot on Hoya Lawya Home Court Basketball team. The Fine Print: The Game will be held in mid-Spring (Between Spring Break and Easter).
#19 A case of wine donated by Professor Bauman. The quality of the wine will increase with the bid! Prof Bauman will consult with the winner regarding the wines included in the case.
#20 Dean Aleinikoff will take 10 students to lunch with Judge Richard Linn, Judge Arthur Gajarsa, and Judge Kimberly Moore of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
#21 Wednesday Wind Down in your Honor – you pick the beverage and the snacks.
#22 2 hours of bowling for up to 16 at Lucky Strike – includes shoe rental and chips & salsa.
#23 2 Tickets to a Nationals game in the LF/RF Mezzanine, 2 on-field passes to watch Batting Practice and a Meet & Greet with Players during Batting Practice & an in seat appearance by Screech, the Nationals mascot (restrictions apply).
INTERMISSION – COSTUME CONTEST!
#24 Two Tickets to a broadcast of Face the Nation.
#25 Seven Course Dinner for 10 at Marrakesh
#26 4 Tickets to a Taping of "The People's Court" to see Georgetown Law Alum Judge Milian in action. Get a backstage tour and lunch with Judge Milian after the show..
#27 Beer & Bowling with Professors Mezey, Ernst & Luban
#28 Graduation Package – includes a 1 Night Stay at the Hotel George; Two Guest Tickets to the Graduation Gala; and a Cap and Gown courtesy of Jostens.
#29 Microbrew Tasting for Six with Professor Byrne
#30 Justice Kennedy and a Limited Edition Justice Brandeis BOBBLEHEADS!
#31 Dinner for 4 at Restaurant Nora with Linda Greenhouse, Supreme Court reporter for the New York Times, hosted by Professors Chai Feldblum, Nan Hunter & Tim Westmoreland.
#32 Barrister's Ball Package – 2 Tickets to the ball, a night at a swanky Hotel (valued at over $500, courtesy of SBA), $100 Gift Certificate to Lounge 201, a $25 gift certificate to Johnson's Florists and a shampoo, blow dry and style at Cachet.
# 33 Round of Golf with Dean Bailin, Professor Bauman, and CIO Pablo Molina, plus lunch, at the Student's choice of either the Worthington Manor Golf Club or the Renditions Golf Club, two of the best golf courses in Maryland. The round can be scheduled for a mutually convenient day next spring.
#34 A day of hiking and a gourmet picnic for 6 on top of Old Rag Mountain with Professor Wales.
#35 Keg Party for 50 at the Madhatter
#36 Dim Sum for up to 12 in Chinatown with Professor Feinerman
#37 Whitewater Rafting Trip for 10 on the Shenandoah River near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia. Includes a riverside picnic.
#38 An informal dinner buffet for up to 15 Students at the home of Professor Langevoort
#39 Cocktail Party for up to 10 Students at Bistro Bis with Professor Lisa Heinzerling. Schedule for mutually agreeable date.
#40 Winetasting for 4 at the home of Professor Katyal. He will spend in wine what YOU spend bidding for this prize – up to $4,000!
#41 Swimming, Boating, and Dinner for 10 at Professor Gottesman's lakefront home. The Students also get to bring along another professor of their choice. Professor Gottesman's home is 15 minutes from D.C. The winners will pick a date in May, June, or September to claim the prize.
#42 Cocktail party for 20 (and plus ones) at the home of Professor Dinh.
#43 Wine Tasting with Paul Clement for 8 at Veritas or Sonoma Valley
#44 Dinner for 10 at the home of Professor John Podesta
#45 Two Tickets to the 2009 Super Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona
New Additions to Auction Prizes!!!
Here are some late breaking additions to the prizes you can bid on at the Silent Auction this week!
In the New Additions folder:
Lunch for 4 at Lebanese Taverna in Woodley Park
2 night stay at the George Washington University Inn
In the Professor Prizes binder:
723. 4 course vegetarian meal for 2 or 3 planned, cooked, and served by Rev. Ridgeway Addison
724. Acoustic/folk guitar lessons with Rev. Ridgeway Addison
725. Professor Tsoukala has donated a dinner at Zaytinia restaurant with four students
In the New Additions folder:
Lunch for 4 at Lebanese Taverna in Woodley Park
2 night stay at the George Washington University Inn
In the Professor Prizes binder:
723. 4 course vegetarian meal for 2 or 3 planned, cooked, and served by Rev. Ridgeway Addison
724. Acoustic/folk guitar lessons with Rev. Ridgeway Addison
725. Professor Tsoukala has donated a dinner at Zaytinia restaurant with four students
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Auction 2008: Prize Highlights!
Below are some more of the exciting prizes available for bidding at the EJF Auction, so bid early and bid often!
You and five friends can go on a Discover Scuba experience!
Bid on Saturday Brunch for 4 at the Tabard Inn!
Get a Charlie Palmer Chef Tasting Menu for 2 paired w/ wine!
See you at the auction!
You and five friends can go on a Discover Scuba experience!
Bid on Saturday Brunch for 4 at the Tabard Inn!
Get a Charlie Palmer Chef Tasting Menu for 2 paired w/ wine!
See you at the auction!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Late Breaking Additions to Silent Auction Prizes!
Come by the silent auction outside the cafeteria and bid on these and other great prizes!
1100 – Motophoto Gift Pack
1101 – Motophoto Gift Pack
1103 – Silver Diner $25 Gift Certificate
1104 – La Frontera Cantina $40 Gift Certificate
1105 – 1800 WestLaw Points
1106 -- $25 Worth of Bertucci's Pizza Dough from Dupont Location
F-654 – Petsitting by Patricia – Two Dog Walks
C-339 – Comedy Central Merchandise Lil' Bush DVD
AA-1128 – Irish Times $25 Gift Certificate
AA-1127 – Framed Print of Painting by Senator Edward Kennedy
D-403 – Complimentary passes to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
D-402 – Virginia Plantation – Lodging or dinner at the Best Small Inn
D-401 – Gibson's Lodging of Annapolis – Overnight Stay
D-400 – The Fairfax at Embassy Row – Complimentary Two Night Weekend Stay for 2
C-300 – Two Complimentary Tickets to Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power
F-653 – Georgetown T-Shirt
AA-1108 – Fado $50 Gift Certificate
F-618 – Georgetown Law Sweatshirt
AA-1110 – DC Snacks will deliver convenience store sundries from 6pm to 2am
AA-1111 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1112 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1113 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1114 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1115 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1116 – DC Snacks will deliver convenience store sundries from 6pm to 2am
AA-1117 – DC Snacks will deliver convenience store sundries from 6pm to 2am
AA-1118 – Baltimore Ravens signed by #42 Lorenzo Neal
1100 – Motophoto Gift Pack
1101 – Motophoto Gift Pack
1103 – Silver Diner $25 Gift Certificate
1104 – La Frontera Cantina $40 Gift Certificate
1105 – 1800 WestLaw Points
1106 -- $25 Worth of Bertucci's Pizza Dough from Dupont Location
F-654 – Petsitting by Patricia – Two Dog Walks
C-339 – Comedy Central Merchandise Lil' Bush DVD
AA-1128 – Irish Times $25 Gift Certificate
AA-1127 – Framed Print of Painting by Senator Edward Kennedy
D-403 – Complimentary passes to the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
D-402 – Virginia Plantation – Lodging or dinner at the Best Small Inn
D-401 – Gibson's Lodging of Annapolis – Overnight Stay
D-400 – The Fairfax at Embassy Row – Complimentary Two Night Weekend Stay for 2
C-300 – Two Complimentary Tickets to Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power
F-653 – Georgetown T-Shirt
AA-1108 – Fado $50 Gift Certificate
F-618 – Georgetown Law Sweatshirt
AA-1110 – DC Snacks will deliver convenience store sundries from 6pm to 2am
AA-1111 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1112 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1113 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1114 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1115 – Joy of Motion Dance Center, Drop-in Class Gift Certificate
AA-1116 – DC Snacks will deliver convenience store sundries from 6pm to 2am
AA-1117 – DC Snacks will deliver convenience store sundries from 6pm to 2am
AA-1118 – Baltimore Ravens signed by #42 Lorenzo Neal
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Auction 2008: Prize Highlights!
Below are a few of the exciting prizes available for bidding at the EJF Auction, so bid early and bid often!
One lucky bidder will go to a Nats game w/ Professor Seidman!
(1 person goes and sits w/ him in his seats at the game)
You and five friends can bid on Disney World Parkhopper passes!
(6 passes to all the themeparks in disney world)
You and three friends can have a Champagne Brunch for 4 with Professor Cashin!
See you at the auction!
One lucky bidder will go to a Nats game w/ Professor Seidman!
(1 person goes and sits w/ him in his seats at the game)
You and five friends can bid on Disney World Parkhopper passes!
(6 passes to all the themeparks in disney world)
You and three friends can have a Champagne Brunch for 4 with Professor Cashin!
See you at the auction!
Student Donated Prizes!
These prizes have been donated by your fellow students. These will be in one binder with each item corresponding to the number you see below.
Many great gifts and services have been donated, like this handmade raku vase!
Remember to check back for daily prize updates!
Student Donated Prizes
876- Joyce Adams ---Ride to Dulles Airport
885- Sue Bai ---Traditional Korean Dinner for 4
858- Elizabeth Bartlett ---2L Class Registration Walkthrough
859- Elizabeth Bartlett ---Ride to/from BWI
849- Alex Berg ---Birthday Cake with Singing Telegram
826- Maury Birdwell ---Rock Climbing Day Trip
883- Shiva Bodhireddy ---Guitar Hero Party
838- Sam Buffone ---Catered Sports Party
827- Anna Carpenter ---Chocolate Chip Cookies or Swedish Pancake Lesson
865- Patricia Casey ---Decadent Chocolate Cake
831- Courtney Cherry ---Closet Organization
860- Eric Cochran ---Ride to School for a Week
828- Brian Corcoran ---Piano Lessons - 3hrs
836- Bria DeSalvo ---Sign Language or Baby Sign Lessons - 2hrs
856- Colleen Dixon ---Desert of the Month Club - 6 Months
869- Will Drake ---3 Car Washings
843- Becky Dumas ---Hand-Delivered Coffee for a Week
847- Seth Engel ---2 French Lessons
848- Seth Engel ---2 Personal Training/Weightlifting Sessions
857- Julia Fish ---Cookie of the Month Club - 4 Months
880- Julia Fish ---Cookie-of-the-Month Club
879- Mara Gassmann ---Babysitting
868- Steve Giballa ---4-Course Greek Dinner for 4-6
866- Riley Graebner ---Overseas Job Application and Resume Review
867- Riley Graebner ---Romanian Lessons
820- Kayleen Hartman ---4 Hours of Babysitting
833- Katherine Hayes ---Cake or Cupcakes for a Friend
844- Alexandra Hilland Laural Fedder ---Fresh Baked Goods - Delivered for 4 Weeks
832- Anne Howard ---Soup and Homemade Bread for 6
816- Kimberley Hunter ---Vegetarian Dinner for 4
850- Rebecca Janz ---Crochet Model of a Hyperbolic Plane
862- Kia Joyner ---Busy Brunch Table Grab
824- Wiline Justilien ---Blockbuster Movies Online
818- Mischere Kawas ---Creative Babysitting
881- Alicia Kelman ---Finals Care Package
851- Jin Kim ---Korean Lessons - 10hrs
853- Roseanne Lazer ---30-Minute Massage
852- Lori Leibowitz ---Homemade Pottery Vase
841- Sheri Linzell ---Homemade Banana Bread - 2 Loaves
864- Olivia Lynch ---Vegan Cupcakes with Cookbook
822- Bryan Marcelino ---Portuguese Lessons - 10hrs
839- Laura Maul ---Racquetball Lessons - 3hrs
884- Eric Mittereder ---Carrot Cake
846- Andrew Moore ---3 Trips to Costco
829- Sarah Nealon ---Home-Baked Cake
830- Sarah Nealon ---Platter of Assorted Breakfast Pastries OR Large Coffee Cake
845- Veronica Ng ---Hershey Double-Layer, Double Choclate Cake
817- Lisa Pearlstein ---Insider's Look at WriteOn, IEW, Callbacks, or 2L Class-Selection
854- Lee Melvin ---Peralta Flourless Chocolate Torte
819- Julia Pergola ---4 Hours of Babysitting
834- Jessica Pfisterer ---Walking Your Dog for a Week
837- Elizabeth Plimpton and Caroline Rose ---Dinner & Dessert for 2
877- Anya Prince ---Birthday Cake/Brownies
821- Tally Pucher ---Gewirz Apartment Cleaning
878- Jessica Rappaport ---Apple Raisin Pie
840- Jessica Sawyer ---Delivered Bake Goods - 2 Orders
882- Maulik Shah ---Full Indian Dinner
861- Jess Sheer ---Itinerary Planning for Spain/Italy Trip
863- Marc Sorel ---3 Jazz Piano Lessons
825- Erika Stallings ---Personal Shopping
835- Cristina Stella ---Rubic's Cube Lesson
823- Alayna Stone ---Last Day of Classes Care Package
855- Nick Wexler ---3 Guitar Lessons
842- R. Felder Williams ---Pennsylvania Pig-Pickin' Cake
872- Etan Yeshua ---Piano Lessons
870- GULC ---Christmas gift wrapping
871- GULC ---EJF Phonebanking
873- GULC ---French Lessons
874- GULC ---Professional Portrait
875- GULC ---Ride to Reagan Airport
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Prizes from Your Professors!
The prizes below have been donated generously by your professors and administrators, these prizes will be in one binder with each item corresponding to the number you see below.
Bid on golf for five, a nationals game or an evening of jazz, and much more!
Remember to check back for daily prize updates!
Professor Prizes
Lunch for 2 with Professor Sherman Cohn and possibly a Judge...707
Donated By: Sherman Cohn
Dinner for 4 at Clydes in Chevy Chase Maryland with Professor Rothstein...708
Donated By: Paul Rothstein
Dinner for 4-6 during Spring Semester with Professor Jackson (Location TBA)...709
Donated By: Victoria Jackson
Dinner with Professors Edelman and Copacino at Johnny's Half Shell...710
Donated By: Todd Edelman
Professor Galle's assistance in forming a nonprofit organization and gaining tax exemption...711
Donated By: Brian Galle
Signed "Case of a Lifetime" Book by Professor Abbe Smith...712
Donated By: Abbe Smith
Lunch for 2 at Bistro Bis with Professor Daniel Ernst...713
Donated By: Daniel Ernst
Basket of freshly baked scones and jam delivered to your home...714
Donated By: Rima Sirota
Dinner for four at Oyamel with Professor Santos...716
Donated By: Professor Santos
Trip for 1 to Nationals baseball game with Prof. Seidman...717
Donated By: Professor Seidman
Evening of JAZZ at Blues Alley for 2 with Professor Patterson...718
Donated By: Elizabeth Patterson
Dinner for 6 with Professor Feldman...719
Donated By: Heidi Feldman
Champagne Brunch for 4 with Professor Sheryll Cashin...720
Donated By: Sheryll Cashin
Spanish Lessons for 4 with Sangria & Tapas with Pablo Molina...721
Donated By: Pablo Molina, Chief Information Officer of GULC
Lunch for up to 4 students at the Museum of Contemporary Art restaurant, in Chicago, during the summer of 2009 with Professor Silver...722
Donated by Professor Carole Silver, Executive Director, Center for the Study of the Legal Profession
Bid on golf for five, a nationals game or an evening of jazz, and much more!
Remember to check back for daily prize updates!
Professor Prizes
Lunch for 2 with Professor Sherman Cohn and possibly a Judge...707
Donated By: Sherman Cohn
Dinner for 4 at Clydes in Chevy Chase Maryland with Professor Rothstein...708
Donated By: Paul Rothstein
Dinner for 4-6 during Spring Semester with Professor Jackson (Location TBA)...709
Donated By: Victoria Jackson
Dinner with Professors Edelman and Copacino at Johnny's Half Shell...710
Donated By: Todd Edelman
Professor Galle's assistance in forming a nonprofit organization and gaining tax exemption...711
Donated By: Brian Galle
Signed "Case of a Lifetime" Book by Professor Abbe Smith...712
Donated By: Abbe Smith
Lunch for 2 at Bistro Bis with Professor Daniel Ernst...713
Donated By: Daniel Ernst
Basket of freshly baked scones and jam delivered to your home...714
Donated By: Rima Sirota
Dinner for four at Oyamel with Professor Santos...716
Donated By: Professor Santos
Trip for 1 to Nationals baseball game with Prof. Seidman...717
Donated By: Professor Seidman
Evening of JAZZ at Blues Alley for 2 with Professor Patterson...718
Donated By: Elizabeth Patterson
Dinner for 6 with Professor Feldman...719
Donated By: Heidi Feldman
Champagne Brunch for 4 with Professor Sheryll Cashin...720
Donated By: Sheryll Cashin
Spanish Lessons for 4 with Sangria & Tapas with Pablo Molina...721
Donated By: Pablo Molina, Chief Information Officer of GULC
Lunch for up to 4 students at the Museum of Contemporary Art restaurant, in Chicago, during the summer of 2009 with Professor Silver...722
Donated by Professor Carole Silver, Executive Director, Center for the Study of the Legal Profession
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