Would you like to serve as a class representative?
We are seeking alumni interested in serving as a class representative of their graduating class. Class representatives will reach out to their classmates a couple of times each year to request professional and personal updates and will share with their classmates exciting news provided by the law school. The time commitment is minimal. If you are interested in becoming a class representative, please contact Michael Abro at
[email protected]
.
New Alumni Resources Available!
New “How To” videos for the legal professional now available on the resources that follow:
Weslaw Edge:
Viewers will learn how to develop searching using both natural and Boolean search techniques, how to navigate and use basic features such as print, filter, and creating alerts as well as how to run a party name and citation search.
Lexis Advanced:
Viewers will discover the 5 ways to locate resources using Lexis Advanced as well as how to shepardize and the 4 things to look for as well as how to conduct a name and citation search.
HeinOnline:
Viewers will learn how to conduct both a simple and complex search, locate resources as well as how to print and download results, how to run a citation search and how to adjust the analytic algorithm to more accurately locate what you are seeking.
To access these videos, obtain the password from the “Alumni Resources and Services” section of your alumni CSOL Access account, then click
here
to enter the password and begin viewing the videos. If you have any questions, contact Michael Abro at
[email protected]
.
Online Ordering Now Available for Charleston Law’s Campus Store!
Now, is the perfect time to refresh your closets with Charleston School of Law apparel. Charleston Law’s campus store is restocking its shelves with newly designed t-shirts, activewear, and more items that will assist you to represent your Alma Mater in style for seasons to come. Please use
Proforma.com/charlestonlaw
to access Charleston Law’s campus store or go by the Barrister to make your purchase, today!
Reminder: Additional Technology in Conference Room 104 in Sol Blatt Jr. Law Library Available for Alumni Use and Room 105 is Available
Room 104 in the library continues to be available as a conference room for alumni. There is a desk, conference room table that seats six with accompanying chairs, two bookcases, a large whiteboard, and television. Alumni with a laptop have web conferencing capability as well as the ability to practice courtroom technology. The room is on the school’s wireless network, so those reserving the room will need to request the wireless code from the IT department.
In addition, room 105 in the library is available for alumni use. There is a table and chairs as well as a large screen monitor/TV, DVD player and computer hookups.
If there is a problem with the system or if someone needs to reserve in advance, please contact Deborah Turkewitz at
[email protected]
or 843.377.2148.
Alumni Association Regional Chapter News
The leaders of the regional chapters of the Alumni Association are hosting gatherings. Additional details regarding participating regional chapters and locations will follow. If you would like to organize a gathering in your area, contact Michael Abro at
[email protected]
or 843.377.4058.
Requesting an Official Transcript
Solo and Small Firm Practice Program
Career Path Consultant Roland Jones provides programming and assistance to alumni and students seeking to start and build a law practice. For additional information regarding available services,
click here
.
If you are in private practice and have pro bono or court appointed cases for which you would like law student assistance, please contact Director of Public Service and Pro Bono Michelle Mensore Condon at
[email protected]
or at 843.377.2457. For more information about the pro bono program,
click here.
Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services has a number of domestic and probate law cases that need direct representation services. If you are willing to serve as counsel for an indigent client or act as guardian ad litem, please contact Executive Director Alissa Lietzow at
[email protected]
.
Animal loving alumni, please consider serving as a supervising attorney for Charleston School of Law students working with the South Carolina Bar’s Animal Law Committee on a variety of cutting-edge research projects. For more information, contact alumna Kelsey Gilmore-Futeral, South Carolina State Director, Humane Society, at
[email protected]
or 843.494.8794.
Reunion/Homecoming Weekend
The 10-Year Reunion for the Class of 2009 as well as the Class of 2010 was held the weekend of February 7-8. The events associated with the weekend included a Welcome Party and Reception at the Alley on Friday, February 7 and a Lowcountry Boil at Palmetto Brewing Company on Saturday, February 8. Pictures taken during the Reunion/Homecoming Weekend events will be available soon!
Alumni Luncheon in Columbia, South Carolina
On Saturday, January 25, an Alumni Luncheon was held at Gervais & Vine in Columbia.
Janet
Rhodes
’08
is receiving a Leadership in Law award. For additional information on this honor,
click here
.
Taylor Stair ’08
has recently become a partner in Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. Taylor focuses his practice in the areas of construction litigation and complex commercial litigation. He represents developers, homebuilders, contractors, and owners with pre-construction, construction, and post-construction issues. Taylor has extensive experience with complex construction claims involving multifamily and single-family residential dwellings, as well as commercial properties. Additionally, he offers non-litigation support for construction clients and provides legal advice related to emerging industry issues.
The annual South Carolina Bar Convention was held in Columbia, South Carolina January 23-26, 2020. Members of the alumni community presented during the Convention. The alumni presenters included:
Ashley
Long
Falls
’08
– Employment & Labor Law
Melissa
Fried
Spence
’09
– Employment & Labor Law
Matt
Austin
’09
– Health Care Law
Jeb
Molony
’11
– Real Estate Practices
Jason
Wyman
’11
– Consumer Law
The Housing Authority of the City of Charleston announces that
Aris
Hanchard
Ferguson
’16
has joined the agency as General Counsel.
Bradon Childs '16
and
Meredith Shaw '17
were married November 9, 2019 at Grace Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia.
Kerry
Shipman
’18
has been appointed to serve as a magistrate judge in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
