In early May, the NSU Children and Families Clinic put the finishing touches on a settlement agreement that resolves an international child abduction case brought pursuant to the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The case was filed by the Clinic in July, 2015.  The Clinic represented the Social Services of Venice, Italy in seeking the return of two minor children wrongfully removed from Venice, Italy and retained in Davie, Florida. Tara Mulrey, Camille Fischer, Gabriela Jadan, and Shantel Grullon were among the Clinic students that had an opportunity to participate in the case. Their activities included: taking witness depositions, participating in evidentiary hearings, participating in uniform motion calendar hearings, legal research, preparation of pleadings, in-camera examination of minor children, client consultation and settlement discussions. The case was referred to the Clinic by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Children's Issues.  NSU Law Professor and Associate Dean Timothy Arcaro supervised the students throughout the litigation.

The NSU Trial Association is proud to host the Second Annual Trial Advocacy Summer Institute (TASI) August 9 - 13, 2016 at NSU College of Law. TASI is a five day course taught by NSU Law faculty and members of our litigation community. Students will practice oral advocacy, trial skills, while learning how to: (1) deliver opening statements and closing arguments, (2) conduct direct and cross examinations, and (3) apply basic evidence law in a trial setting. Registration for students is open. 

Students can email Kristi Desoiza, President of the NSU Trial Association, at kd943@nova.edu. 

Lindsay Poetz, an M.S. student studying Education Law, graduated from Leadership Monroe County, part of the Leadership Florida Program. Leadership Monroe is a program for Monroe County residents who are active in leadership roles in private sector, government, or community organizations. Alumni of the program are dedicated to creating a network which fosters communication and cooperation among community members. Poetz is the first teacher to graduate from the program in its twenty-four year history. 

Lotoya Brown, 3L, was appointed to serve as the 2016-2017 Director of Public Relations for the National Executive Board of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA). She is one of the first NSU BLSA students to serve in a National Executive position.. 

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Lynn Acosta,  Assistant Dean for Student Services

Shepard Broad College of Law

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