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VoL XXVI, No.3 Fordham University School of Law © 1993 The Advocate October 4, 1993 SBA BUDGETS STUDENT Sonnett Lecture Postponed; ACTIVITIES Burger to speak December 7 This year's party held last year? The annual Sonnett Lecture, By John Mastandrea scheduled to feature the Honor­ Student organizations seeking able Warren E. Burger on Octo­ funding through this year's Stu- , dent Bar Association may fmd their ber 6, has been rescheduled for plans somewhat pinched as the December 7 due to illness. SBA's normal budget of approxi­ Burger. diagnosed with pneu­ mately $35,000 gets docked monia, has been ordered by doc­ $15,000 to cover deficit spending tors to take a two-month hiatus incurred during the 1992-1993 from his schedule. Burger, who school year. served as Chief Justice of the The SBA's $35,000 budget rep­ United States Supreme Court resents the sum of the $70 Bar i fromJune 1969 to September Association fee paid by first year 1986, now serves full time as students. The funds are ordinarily chair of the Commission on the divided among school-wide activi­ ties and the various student orga­ Bicentennial' ofthe United States nizations. Budget proposals for stu­ Constitution. dent organizations, now being fi­ nalized by SBA officers, were sub­ mitted in the middle of September.. Twenty-one groups made funding requests totalling approximately Klausner $55,000. Steve Katz, SBA president, said Gets budgeting for student organizations Hon. Cornelius Blackshear, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, SDNY is always difficult because there is Hon. Shlela Abdus-Salaam, New York City Civil Court never a way to give everyone they Hon. Lawrence W. Pier:ce, U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit Answers funding they want or need. The current budgeting process then, the food service has tried to them immediately. will be significantly tougher given accomodate student groups to the Michael Emanuel, SBA Trea­ Commentary that so much of this year's funds best of its ability, Hackett said, surer, said he would inform the must be applied to last year's spend- admitting that this can be difficult heads of student groups of the new ing. without guidance from the SBA. authorization requirements when by Jeremy Klausner While SBA deficits are not en- "We don't know a law journal from he announces fmalized budgets, For those of you who haven't tirely unprecedented (there have ,a Fordham Democrat," Hackett which are expected to be completed noticed, I've had some things to say even been surpluses) neither As- said, adding that Fordham's un- soon. about how the Law School is being sistant Dean Robert Reilly rior Di- dergraduate student government "We believe these procedures run. rector of Finance and Administra- has an expense authorization sys- will enable us to prevent any bud­ Well, things being what they tion Judith O'Sullivan could recall tern that Marriott adheres to and get problems," Emanuel said, add­ are, people have had things to say , any recent deficits in the $15,000 that seems to have kept invoice ing that he still hopes to fund stu- to me. Happy to report, most of range. misunderstandings to a minimum. dent groups at the same levels as them have been positive. I'd like to Katz, last year's SBA Treasurer, In the interest of preventing a last year. "Priority is still given to hear some more opinions though, conceded that the 1992-1993 SBA similar occurrence, SBA has this law-related events that benefit the so, if you find me, my ear is on probably did authorize expendi- week revived the Official Request most members ofthe Fordham com­ permanent loan. If not, drop a note tures in excess offunds available. Form that had been utilized prior to munity." in my mailbox - no death threats, He pointed out, however, that much spring 1992. Accordingly, any or- Helping SBA in its attempt to please. (What I really want is a of the deficit accrued through ex- ganization planning an event meet the needs of this year's stu­ stack of ideas for this column.) penditures that were not approved though Marriott will first obtain a dents is the fact that both the En­ Deans Rivera and Feerick have al­ by SBA but were nonetheless billed cost estimate from the food service. vironmental Law and the Enter­ ready availed themselves ofmy open to SBA. For example, he said some SBA will then review the estimate, tainment, Media and Intellectual door policy, and I have promised groups utilized the school's food authorize it, and book the antici- Property journals, once partially them a little equal time in this service and photocopy facility with- pated expense. SBA is also request-funded by the SBA are now funded issue. First. I would like to say that out prior SBA authorization. The cOt:)ies ofinvoices be sent to the law school. my comments ar~ in no way meant invoices for these events were even- .---=-~~------";""""",;;,,;;~:,,,,;,:;:":""'::':':":":"""='=:';:"':':':"------. personally. My criticism is not of tually sent to SBA, sometimes anyone's dedication to Fordham, months later, throwing the group's INSIDE: but of how the law school is being records into constant disarray. Big Year for Fordham Law Women - p.3 run. We all have one goal-a better Marriott, which operates the school. My meeting with Dean Rivera food service, has attempted to co­ operate with SBA attempts to main­ NAFTA - Do We Hafta? - p. 4 was at length. Far too much took place for a transcript here. Suffice tain spending controls. However, it too say that the Registrar's office Marriott has no facility for keeping is working on many of its annoying track of SBA's financial accounts. California Sparkling Wines, Varietals and deficiencies. Note the new comput­ Dawn Hackett, director of the Such-p.6 ers - definitely a step into the infor­ food service, described a stringent mation age. Their largest problem authorization system that had been remains unsolved, however. I ex- in place until spring 1992 when Party Tunes - p. 7 SBA relaxed those controls. Since Continued on Page 2 2 October 4,1993 • Comment • The Advocate Letters To The Editor: THE ADVOCATE , Property, Torts, and Tolerance? Haven't we learned by now to play nice and to have respect for other people's things. I am responding to your Fordham University School of Law cover story of September 21st regarding the vandalism to the GALLA bulletin board. I thought when I was accepted to Fordham Law School Tracy 1. Murphy that my classmates would somewhere in their academic past have EDITOR-IN-CHIEF learned "respect and tolerance." How terribly naive and idealistic of me to think thc;tt four years of "higher" education and a good LSAT score Robert A. Cinque would weed out those so incredibly ignorant as to be intolerant. MANAGING EDITOR The Advocate was correct in calling these incidents an attack on the whole Fordham Community. Every Fordham student is harmed by these Kira p, Watson infringements on GALLA's rights to speak freely, to organize and most COPY AND PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR importantly to be visible. By allowing the vandal(s) to "drive GALLA underground" we would deprive ourselves of the valuable contributions this group has to offer Fordham. We are a community not just because we study together, but because we each have a vested interest in the ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Mike Bertrand, Jeff Blomberg, success and security enjoyed by ourfellow students. If one single student Marisa Esposito, Lisa H. Greene, Jeremy Klausner, James C. feels afraid to join GALLA because of the actions of one cowardly vandal, Maroulis, John Mastandrea, Scott Montell, Rachel Miller, our "community" has failed to serve its purpose. Kathleen Murren, Robye Shaw I commend The Advocate for giving this matter the attention it deserves, and thank Fred Bimbler and my suitemate, Andrew Richards, not only for their tireless dedication and courage, but also for their The Advocate is the official newspaper of Fordham Law committment to the enrichment of the entire Fordham family. School, published by the students of this school. The purpose of J. Christopher Biondo '97 The Advocate is to report the news concerning the Fordham Law September 29, 1993 School community and developments on the legal profession, and to provide the law school community with a medium for communication, The Advocate does not necessarily concur with opinions expressed herein, and is not responsible for the Hearsay opinions of individual authors or for factual errors in contri­ butions received. Contributions are tax deductible. Address all letters, manuscripts, and blank checks to: The Advocate, 140 W. Important Schedule Note: , Classes on Tuesday. 62nd St., Fordham University School of Law, New York, NY October 12 will follow a Monday schedule. 10023. Submissions should be made on disk in MacIntosh The International Law Journal gathered at Kennedy's Microsoft Word 5,0 or WordPerfect 5,1, accompanied by a hard over on West 57th Street. Law Review spies were spotted copy. We reserve the right to edit for length, (they know a good time when they see one, we presume.) © 1993 The Advocate SBAheld its annual booze cruise on the approprlatelywet night of September 23rd. The luxury steamer (diesel?) de­ parted on time from South Street Seaport and circled the city with over 200 rowdy passengers on board. Steve Katz, SBA president, called the evening "a complete success." The Baja is said to have been "still going strong" at 4 a.m. No arrests Commentary were reported. "Love was in the air," commented one unnamed reveller Klausner Gets Answers who made it to all the night's whirlwind events. The SBA wishes to alert all law students to two upcoming ContinuedJrom Page 1 events: a comedy night at Caroline's, and a beer and bowling night at Times Square (presumably in an alley). plain. Th'e current registration SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT! It's system works in such a way as to no great secret that professors randomly discriminate against are required to post grades three Upcoming: students at registration. All (3) weeks after their final ex­ Fordham Law Women and the I.A.L.S.A. present course preference sheets are ams, but there are certain pro­ former Congresswoman and Vice-Presidential candidate placed into a box (believe it folks, fessors out there who don't. Sad no lie) and drawn out one at a as it might seem, those grades are Geraldine Ferraro Tuesday, October 5, 6: 15 pm at time. Your courses will depend important to the students, espe­ McNally Ampitheatre. upon when your sheet is drawn. cially in this job market. Some of Fordham. Law Democrats will hold a meeting on Tues­ Dean Rivera has proposed a new us just don't need the stress of . day, October 5 at 4 pm in the Student Lounge. New members system, but it has the same ineq­ waiting. are welcome. uity. Instead of the preference Moving right along. I also met sheet. you would be given a ran­ with Dean Feerick. He assured me LALSA Law Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9, at dom time to register in person - that he had taken no vacation this 9 am in the Platt Atrium. again, those fortunate enough to year. Instead he's been busyrais­ The Advocate will hold a staff meeting on Wednes­ get the early times would have a ing funds, tending to his duties at day, October 6 at 4 pm. in the Cafeteria to discuss full selection of courses, while the Bar, forging contacts, dealing editorial Viewpoints, community service and possible others would have foreclosed op­ with alumni. and hounding pro­ tions. The Registrar is commit­ fessors for late grades. I ex­ social events. New members are welcome. ted to change and we've got a new plained that my vacation analogy Associate Registrar in Ken was only intended to tell Dean Pokrowski. My sense is that he Feerick that he's too busy doing DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE can revolutionize that office, if other things to actually run the NEXT ISSUE OF THE ADVOCATE: given the chance. But not alone. Law School. It's difficult for him He needs to hear what problems to make the trade-off because his WEDNESDAY, students have with the Registrar outside activities are also very in order to fix it. I'm doing my important to the Law School. But, part... at a time when the school is OCTOBER 13, 5 PM I did promise Dean Rivera that pressed for resources, I think I'd stop complaining about late Dean Feerick is one we can ill grades and try to help him do afford to give up. something about it. Late grades As that guy who does the TV CORRECTION are a pain in the ass for him too. editorials says, "what's your In the Sept. 7 issue, we misidentified the Intellectual Property, Media (Please excuse my first amend­ opinion? We'd like to know." and Entertainment Law Journal as the Entertainment, Media and ment privilege.) So: PUBLIC Intellectual Property Law Journal .. We apologize for this oversight. The Advocate • Fordham Life • October 4,1993 3 New Faculty Dancing on the "Ceiling" FordhalD .Law WOlDen pursue breakthrough

by Robert Cinque This year marks the 75th anniver­ Yearbook ofWomen at Fordham, study sary ofwomen's admissions at Fordham breaks and brown-bag panel discus­ Law School. Mary Dontzin, however, sions, as well as "decades" panels, bring­ sees it as a beginning. ing together alumnae from different "We want to continue to grow after periods in Fordham Law's history. "We Professor Teny Smith the anniversary," said Dontzin, presi­ want to focus on having women in the dent of Fordham Law Women. "There legal profession come and speak to are many issues that we need to ad­ students," said Dontzin. and a Year­ dress, and we can only do that if we're book of Women at Fordham is in the Professor Terry Smith - The Man, The Moment, but - not in it for the long run." works. the Student If sheer numbers are any indica­ In addition, board members Susan tion, Fordham Law Women is in for a Romeo and Min Hee Park have revived Earl Wilson by very long run. Fordham LawWomen'smentor-mentee "Sometimes when I dress casually like this," stated Professor Presently, the membership is over program, which has proven to be quite Terry Smith, wearing casual pants with a blue jean jacket, "I am fifty strong, and because of the large popular with both first-year mentees mistaken for a [Fordham Law] student." One of the newest and turnout at the first meeting, Dontzin and mentors alike. said 1993-94 "looks like an exciting The other board members are Eliza­ youngest Professors at our Law School has been, in fact, mistaken for year." beth Fuller, Kathleen Murren, and Karla a law student whether in or out of casual attire. Indeed, this Professor In addition, the faculty and admin­ Sanchez. of Civil Procedure has a short yet distinguished legal career prior to istration have been supportive. "Dean Although the group's members are Vairo has been very helpful in getting all women, Dontzin emphasized that coming to Fordham. After graduating from Brown Univ in 1986 & things rolling," said Dontzin. Vairo and meetings are open to all. "Men can be New York University in 1989, Professor Smith clerked for Nathaniel Professor Higgins both spoke at the Involved in any committee, may be­ first meeting. . Jones, former general counsel to the NAACP, on the US Court of come mentors ... We welcome help Breaking the "Glass Ceiling" from any corner." Appeals for the 6th Circuit. He then went to Washington, DC to Fordham Law Women's mission is .------,------, work for Kirkland & Ellis for 3 years, practicing Commercial Litiga­ to serve as a forum for any issue that CROSSW RD* Crossword affects women, from gender bias at N A 8 S T H AT .C AO ON tion & Labor & Employment Law [Kirkland & Ellis is a Chicago AN AT AO L E .L ED GE school to breaking the "glass ceiling" K A Y E 8 A L L A. AV EAT flrm with an office in Washington, DC.]. The above resume sums up EM E A A L 0 .C AI S E S that prevents women from reaching DE AI DES S H E L to a total of 4 years in practice. the top of the corporate ladder. The L G E WH I T E Y FO group also seeks to develop networks of L E V E E. S E A L DE AN Before getting this desirable position here at Fordham, Smith ICE A E T A K E S. TEC academic and professional women, so AT RA su RE AK I T E had to overcome some standard hurdles in the interview process. AO 8 E AT B Y.C NN that individual members might over­ AU E S T H E I S T S First, he went to an initial screening by the hiring committee and then come these and other problems facing T A MA L E H A L S TON women in the legal realm. . OA AT E. C U A L Y H OWA a callback. '''The key point of the callback was a presentation that N A o E A. AG E E E V E A There are a number of programs in G L E S S. WH E T .S ELL si!nulates a classroom setting." claimed Smith. '''This is done in order the works, such as the production of a ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE to feel out the applicant's scholarly interests as well as to deter,mine how the applicant will fare in a classroom setting." After clearing CROSSW RD® Crossword those hurdles, the Cincinatti, Ohio native was was offered the posi­ Edited by Stan Chess tion. Puzzle Created by Fred Pis cop ACROSS 42 Crow homes 4 Bront4', 35 AtistJde '''This is my flrst venture into teaching" the professor said, in 1 [Kess to 1he 43 Confront the governess Con/e{TfJlaJilg describing his endeavor into the Law School arena. A member of the nines ump 5 Province of tle_ 6 Ardy Capp's 44 Suffix wi!h Sou1h Africa Homer Annual Survey of American Law at NYU, Smith maintains that he wife ktypton 6 Draw strength 37 letters of 9 Hancklyed 45 Tony M.Jsante from obligation knew all along that he wanted to be a teacher of law. "I made the fabric TV series 7 Smallville', 38 Timetable, 14 From Russia 47 Brake part lang slangliy decision to teach Civil Procedure because it dovetails my experience WIhLove 51 Dan CAlayle, 8 Swing 1he bat 39 Elaborate aC1ress once more shindig as a practitioner." 15 Caire, Wis. 54 Duct effectively 40 GoH toumey 16 From !he 57 O.T. book 9 Squans 41 like a In conducting his Civil Procedure class', of which he has two same mold 58 Magazine for 10 Hang1)liding, chicken 17 Flat jailbirds? perhaps 42 "_ the sections of about flfty students each, he employs the Socratic method. 19 Part of NOW 61" Street 11 Conway of season .. : 20 Magazine lor Blues" McHale's 46 The Beaver "Not the traditional form," indicated the Professor, but one in which teamsters? 64 Venetian Navy Slate 22 Rocker Brian hackie 12 1952 48 Reliever's "I can facilitate greater exchange with the students." This non tradi­ 23 PirielaOl' 65 Wi!h 66- campaigner short stint Fenigno Across, 13 Batbie's main 49 Break 1Ni<1!f tional method is used "in an inclusive way to draw everyone in class 24 lie Thimble squeeze 50 Feminine (repose In d'le Theatre 18 Telephone- ladd to participate." So far, Smith claims, his method has "drawn people Rotunda) character alai triad 52 "Man_r 28 Not quite notte 66 See 21 Not digital 53 like a who would not otherwise join" into class discussions. One of his 30 -cake 65-Aaoss 25 WII18 spot pitchlork students concurred with this assessment by stating: "He just poses a 32 B.O. posting 67 AC%Jr CAlaid 26 Apple 01' lemon 55" howr 33 No/1hwest 68 Did the floor 27 BiflOOS and 56 Salt away question and doesn't intimidate. He leads students along. If we're on Passage 69 Vote against bilions of 59 Salty sauce seeker 70 AC1ress years 60 Dash point but not exactly where Professor Smith wants us to be, he'll 36 Ratlroad­ Georgia 29 160 square 61 Stem aossing word DOWN rods 62 King bring us there." She concluded that she "liked his teaching style." 39 Magazine for 1 Denial uppers 3~ Star1erS preceder Chinese 2 Complain 34 Played !he 63 _ figures (a The Professor has been seen in social circles as well. He reSlaurateurs ? 3 Captivate trenchennan hefty salary) attended a Black Law Students Association (BLSA) reception honor­ ing incoming African American Professors and students and re­ marked that he felt the "open arms" of the Association memi?ers. "Black students have been very welcoming," he indicated. He signifled that he would be happy to work with BLSA in the future, but any plans to do so would be "based on BLSA's needs." Professor Smith, who appears to be quite comfortable in his position, plans to teach Labor Law next year. Conflrming his com­ mitment to teaching, the professor asserts that he is here at Fordham for the "long haul." That means that for the next few years, at least, he had better get used to being erroneously perceived as a law stu­ dent. Given his solid credentials, that is a fortunate position to be in.

80x 909' 8e~more. NY 11710· (516)679-8608 October 4,1993 • Fordham Life • The Advocate Faces at Fordham NAFTA Is Dead. Do you support the Long Live NAFTA! North American Free by Dennis OsweU A quick quiz for NAFTA critics. cartery showing the winners and the Trade Agreement? After the state oil company, PEMEX, losers (Jamie Bernard 0 for 4). Every­ name Mexico's largest exporters. This body wins with freer trade. is an open book exam so feel free to The United States legislature used consult your new hardcover from the to know this. American Governors still Compiled and photographed by Tracy J. Murphy diminutive economicjingoist Ross Perot do: 41 of them support the NAFTA, - How to Lie with Statistics and other including every single border state Sucking Sounds. Maybe the AFL-CIO's Governor. Being held directly account­ KEVIN CURNIN, second-year latest offering - Competition and Nine able by voters for the economic for­ day - "I support it actually. Over­ other Evils of Free Trade - might help. tunes of their States, these leaders Give Up? Ford and GM. Other impor­ all the impact is not going to be know all to well the benefits of open tant "Mexican" exporters include IBM, markets. too great one way or the other. Motorola, Hewlett-Packard and DuPont. For most of the postwar period The people who are up in arms NAFTA, a long way from ratifica­ America led a global liberalization of about it,like Ross Perot, are blow­ tion, didn't suck these companies trade. This made us and those we ing alot of smoke and don't have South. The economics of trade barriers traded with, rich. Those on the Bronx a lot of statistics to back up what did. U.S. firms wishing to serve the side of the North/South divide shel­ they say." explosive Mexican market move to tered their economies from competi­ Mexico in order to avoid tariffs which, tion and choked foreign investment. on average, are more than double what The same zero-sum notions which a Mexican exporting to the U.S. market led many developing countries to cham­ pays. Additionally, U.S. sales - worth pion isolation, are currently vogue in KYRA FISHBECK, second-year $40.6 billion in 1992, the third largest our capital and have never left our evening - market for U.S. goods - to Mexico are labor unions. Doesn't the UAWappre­ "That's a good question. I think restricted by such non-tariff barriers ciate the benefits it's members are I oppose it but I haven't heard too as import licenses, arcane product stan­ poised to gain when MexiCO - ranked as many arguments on the favorable dards, poor patent protection and vari- the world's fastest growing car market side. I think it will take jobs out of - eliminates its 13% tariff against auto parts? the United States." Peter MOriCi, professor of econom­ How to lie with ics and director of the Canadian-Ameri­ can Center at the University of Maine is statistics and dumbfounded. Writing in Foreign Policy, he says: other sucking "For decades, Americans have been KIM HOWARD, second-year preaching, nagging, and cajoling Latin day- sounds Americans to open their markets to "I have a feeling that it will U.S. goods and investment and let probably be bad for environmen­ ous methods of import substitution. market capitalism and entrepreneur­ tal groups. I don't believe that the NAFTA doesn't make it easier for ship transform their SOCieties. More side agreements will help despite U.S. producers to setup shop in Mexico; than any other figure, [Mexican Presi­ what President Clinton has to it's already easy to move there. Rather, . dent) Salinas personifies the new pro- . by removing Mexican tariffs and trade market ethos that is sweeping Latin barriers, NAFTA allows U.S. compa­ America. America's response to his re­ nies to stay home and export more quest for free trade may well prove to be products South. The Big Three auto a defining moment for U.S. relations makers, for instance, estimate that their with the entire region." RICHARD MARRIN JR., first exports ofvehicles willjump from 1,000 to 60,000 in the frrst year of NAFTA. However, the Smoot-Hawley­ year evening - This is because the current 20% tariff Gephardt Congress, running scared to "I think we should have pushed Mexico levies on autos is to be halved avoid losing protectionist PAC money the manifest destiny down to immediately, the remainder phased out and organized labor votes, has aban­ Panama to start with so this is a few years later. Thismeansa$10,000 doned the cause. From the President, something that's a long time com­ U.S. made auto would gain an immedi­ his political chips stacked on health ing." ate $1 ,000 price advantage over a com­ care reform, we've gotten the political parable Japanese car sold in Mexico. fudge. Dusting off relics named Gerald. Allied against this reality are the Jimmy and George in the only Western . hysterical (often union) fears of U.S. nation which prefers that its former JONATHAN YORMAK, first manufacturing being lured away by leaders are seldom seen and certainly year evening - cheap Mexican wages and near nonex­ not heard, makes for a good photo op "At the moment there are alot istent safety and environmental stan­ and not much else. Open the doors to of people, one demagogue in par­ dards. Indeed, Mexican wages and your electronic town hall, Mr. Presi­ ticular, are fueling the debate with perks are about one-fifth of those in dent, for a Q & A full with free trade alot of false facts and misrepre­ America. But as a recent U.S. ambas­ firepower and let's see some of your sentations. That, beyond whether sador to Mexico recently pointed out, if artistry massage the NAFTA to lifel you're for or against the agree­ low wages were all that mattered then Look across the Atlantic and think ment, should be taken on its worth Bangladesh would be the mailUfactur­ back forty years. Then West Germany ing capital of the world. This is clearly was rejoining Europe and adjusting its and its merit. At the moment its not so because productivity counts. domestic educational and labor poli­ kind of hard to sift through them cies to meet the demands of a modern­ JOON HUH, second year day, American productivity (output per all to get to the point." worker) is around five times that in izing world with open markets. Britain and YOUNG LEE, third year day: - Mexico, according to The Economist. choose nostalgic protection for steel HUH: "I generally have a positive So the American worker gets paid five and other aged industries. These in­ view about it. It seems like it will go times as much as his Mexican counter­ dustries continued to decline despite through and I generally support it." part because he produces five times as massive subsidies and restricted mar­ LEE: WI think its a good idea. much. kets. Germany meanwhile was sur­ Most economists think that it will Yet many continue to fulminate passing all of Europe in the areas of probably be a good boost for the against the agreement. Their arguments postwar growth with modem products' are pathetically zero-sum: The more such as electronics and automobiles. economy, ~r at least it wont hurt it." Mexico produces, the less the U.S. will Today, Germany has Joined the G-3. HUH: "It wont hurt it but it produce; the more foreign investment Britain (where incomes lag substan­ wont be as big a boost as some for them, the less for us. Here is where tially behind Germany), having only people make it out to be. But it dueling economists present their num­ recently learned the lesson that pro­ probably will overall help our bers in support of calculations with tecting factory jobs today destines your economy. I don't think its going to political agendas. It doesn't serve the children to a less prosperous future, is be a solution for anything." point to engage in this statistical a' la paying the price. L-______~ The Advocate • Views • October 4,1993 5 Keeping A Positive Attitude in a Changing Job Market: Dean Feerick Discusses the Challenges of the '90s by Kathleen Murren At this time of year when it is themselves losing clients and job ter. in government. business. and importantealling. What that means more likely to see students running opportunities as well as being ad­ academia to me is that the law and the prac­ around with briefcases and anx­ monished by courts and disciplin­ Despite all the problems. and tice of the lawyer will continue to ious looks than with the usual ary bodies. except for tuition. there have a significant role in our soci­ ripped jeans and T-shirts. the fore­ continues to be every reason to ety despite the failures of some most question on the minds of the Is there anything we can do as study law and become a lawyer. A lawyers and despite the difficult job unemployed is no longer what area young lawyers to help ensure a rich legal education illustrates to soci­ market. of the law do I want to practice in. and satisfying career? ety a person's commitment. persis­ but is anyone out there still hiring? Cutting through all of this is tence. intelligence and strong ana­ It isn't comforting in the least to the need for lawyers to care about lytical abilities; it is a degree that recognize that the downsizings and their profession: competence. com­ commands respect throughout so­ layoffs which have taken place in mitment and conscience are at the ciety. It is important to remember the private sector over the last few cornerstone of the caring to which that with that respect comes a duty years may have long-term. restor­ I make reference. For lawyers who to adhere to an even higher stan­ ative effects for the profession. Nor possess these three "Cs" in large dard of profeSSionalism. The chal­ is it helpful to hear that "don;t­ doses there will be opportunities in lenge for all of us is to not lose sight worry-honey-everything-will-work- every field oflaw and. for that mat- of the fact that we are part of a very out-for-the-best" speech that par­ ents love to give. What law students want to know is whether there are any job oppor­ tunities left. and if there are. how we may take advantage of them. The Advocate spoke with Dean Feerick on the subject to get a more prescient perspective. BAR/BRI

What job opportunities are available to Fordham law students PROUDLY upon graduation? The profession is at a cross­ PRESENTS roads. On the positive side. it is a great profession with many oppor­ tunities to serve the public locally. nationally and internationally. New Prof. opportunities are opening for law­ yers oflanguage facility inthe inter­ national arena and for lawyers of technical facility in the intellectual property. environmental. and Arthur health fields. , There will more opportunities for lawyers in such areas as media­ tion and arbitration since courts Miller are overloaded and clients want on other means of resolving disputes. 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Lawyers who fail to heed the criticisms of recent years will find October 4, 1993 • Leisure • TheAdvocate 6 Bottle and Glass never noticed the vast range in quality can never fmd more of it. I have seen King of California white wines, and the that appears in different French vin- many people waste countless dollars world's favorite white wine. by James C. Maroulis tages. chasing that ever elusive bottle of Pinot Chardonnay has a variety of flavors; it After decades of mediocrity and Sparkling Wines Noir at the end of the rainbow. I used can be smooth and buttel}' or strong abuse, California wines have fmally California is now making some vel}' to laugh at them, until I found myself and austere. It can taste like lemons, come into their own. California now nice sparkling wines. To make these doing it. As someone who's been there, pears, apples, or pineapples. produces good wines in all price ranges. wines, California vintners usually em­ take it from me, don't do it. There is a flood of Chardonnay on Over the last two years, I have been ploy the same methods that are used in ZinJandel: My last column dis­ the market, but I am always impressed drinking more wines from California the Champagne region of France. Fur­ cussed Zinfandels. Suffice it to say, by how good the general quality level is. than from any other place. Today's ther, these wines are made from the they are the best California wine bar­ At all price ranges, there is plenty of column examines the basic California same grapes that are used in Cham­ gain going. good Chardonnay available. wine options available in New York pagne, the Chardonnay and the Pinot Petite Sirah: Over the last year, I Sauvignon Blanc: The Sauvignon wine shops.' Noir. have begun to see more California Pe­ Blanc is the major white grape from California names its wines after Although California Sparkling tite Sirahs coming on to the market. Bordeaux. In California, it plays sec­ the type of grape used. Wines with over Wines are still a cut below the best This is the principal red wine grape of ond fiddle to the Chardonnay. Although 750/0 of one grape variety are pennitted French Champagnes, many of them the Rhone Valley in southern France. It lacking some of the Chardonnay's fruity to put the grape name on the bottle; are real bargains. All of the major generally produces strong, heavy reds character, the Sauvignon Blanc can these wines are called Mvarietals." Al­ French Champagne houses are now that taste of redcurrants and spice. In produce a flexible range of flavors and most all of California's best wines are producing inexpensive California al­ France, this grape is typically grown in can be smooth, mellow, acidic and varietals. ternatives. In the $10 range it is really vel}' warm climates and reaches a high slightly grassy. In California, this vari­ California wines are relatively easy tough to beat a good California spar­ degree of ripeness. Thus, it would etal is sometimes called the Fume' to buy because they are labelled in a kling wine. I have had great experi­ probably do vel}' well in California. I Blanc. This dual naming system has simple, logical fashion. When you look ences with Domaine Chandon, Piper have not had enough California Petite caused needless confusion. at a bottle of California wine, it is pretty Sonoma, and Mumm's Cuvee Napa (all Sirahs to form an educated opinion. I Sauvignon Blanc, or Fume' Blanc, easy to detennine what it will taste like around $10). Although California can say, however, that they generally is a great value. There are few expen­ because the label will tell you what type makes some nice sparkling wines in appear to be a pretty good bargain and sive Sauvignon Blancs, and the inex­ of grapes were used to make the wine. the $20 range, I think that comparably are probably worth a look. pensive ones are vel}' nice. I strongly After you have tried enough of these priced French Champagnes are better.' Gamay: The Gamay is the main recommend that you try a bottle of the wines to learn which varietals you like, Red Varletals grape used to make red Beaujolais. I Mondavi Fume' Blanc ($8), the Simi you will have a pretty good idea of what California primarily produces four generally find that red Beaujolais is an Sauvignon Blanc ($8). or the Caymus to buy.' major red wine varietals and also pro­ inSipid, light, fruity wine. Incidentally. Sauvignon Blanc ($11). Differences from French Wine duces small quantities of three other always beware when someone describes Reisling: Last year I said that I Now that California wines are mov­ varietals. Most of these varietals are a wine as Mfruity." MFruity" wines in would try some California Reislings ing up in the world, it is only natural to traditional French grapes. The lone New York commonly tum out to be and get back to you. Well, I haven't. I compare them with French wines. From exception is the our native Zinfandel, weak, insubstantial, and tasteless. tried several French Reislings and they a consumer's perspective, California which was the subject of last week's Most of the California Gamays I have were vel}' nice. I understand that wines compete vel}' favorably against column. Here is a brief description of tried have been vel}' Mfruity."' California is producing both dl}' and French wines in several markets. Cer­ California varietals.' Cabemet Franc: The Cabernet sweet wines from this grape, and that tainly, California makes better cheap Cabemet Sauvignon: The Cabernet Franc is the third most commonly grown many of them are vel}' good. Unfortu­ wine than France. Not only is Califor­ is not only the principal red wine grape ted wine grape in Bordeaux. Vel}' few nately, I have continued to avoid this nia king of the jug wine market, but in the Bordeaux region of France , but it French wines use large quantities of varietal because I always expect sweet most California wines under $8 are also is the most common red varietal this grape. Yet, occasionally you may plunk. better than comparably priced French made in California. Cabernets are usu­ run across a bottle of California White ZinJandel: I don't like White wines. Cheap French wine is generally ally the strongest, richest California Cabernet Franc. This grape has a Zinfandel. a losing proposition. Although the wines. Commonly they have intense flavor that is vel}' similar to the Cabernet Paraphernalia Comer French make some great wines, at the blackcurrant flavors and are the most Sauvignon. It is slightly less heavy and Several months ago, I purchased a low end of the market, they export tannic wines from California. less tannic. I have tried a couple of fine new piece of wine paraphernalia - some really nasty plunk. In the middle California Cabernet spans the California Cabernet Francs and they the Vacu-Vin. This device allows you to end of the market ($8-20)' California qualitative spectrum. Cabernet is used were both vel}' good. This is another store partially full bottles of wine in a produces many fine bottles that com­ to make both jug wine and the most varietal to look vacuum, and thus keep the wine from pete with their French counterparts. expensive California reds. Overall, the White Varletals going bad. If wine is exposed to air for Further, in New York. there is probably quality level is quite high. Some of the There is little variety in the realm of several hours, its flavor deteriorates. a better selection of wines from Califor­ cheap Cabernets are a good bargain. California white wines. Chardonnay The Vacu-vin prevents this by sucking nia at this price range. At the high end See, e.g., Glen Ellen, Fetzer, Sutter dominates the market and a few other all of the air out of a bottle and plugging of market ($20 and up), the French Home. Further, some of the reds in the varietals make token appearances now the bottle with a reusable rubber cork. continue to rule. Although many Cali­ $8-20 range can be vel}' tasty and a and then. I. have been vel}' happy with this $8 fornia makers are now producing spe­ good bargain. See, e.g., Kendall-Jack­ Chardonnay: Chardonnay is the piece of equipment. Further, it makes cial Mreserve" wines that cost $50-100 son, Simi, Burgess, Caymus, Mondavi. principal grape of white Burgundy, the a great gift. a bottle, these wines generally do not I have been somewhat disappointed reach the heights attained by the top with the few expensive California French vineyards. Even in this area, Cabernets that I have tried. Gotham City Improv presents however, California is closing the gap, Merlot: Merlot is the second most and its only a matter of time before common red wine grape in Bordeaux. we're goin' toe-to-toe with the Frenchies. Like the Cabernet, it has a strong fla­ Although California and French vor. Yet, it is softer and rounder than wines may be compared, there are some the Cabernet. It also matures more fundamental differences between them. quickly and the wine is drinkable at a First, in many cases, California vint­ younger age. A good Merlot can be a ners make a different style of wine from vel}' tasty, seductive wine. their French counterparts. The Cali­ I have been disappointed with the fornia style is generally more fruity, Merlot options from California. At the more sweet, and less tannic. Although low end of the market, I have never these stylistic differences may have found a great bargain. Most of the something to do with the different cli­ inexpensive Merlots are light, acidic, mates in these two areas. it is also the fruity wines that miss the classic Merlot product of a conscious choice by the richness. Further, I have been amazed winemakers. Second, California wines at how few Merlots sell in the $8-20 mature much more rapidly than most range. The variety in New York is French wines. I know you've heard terrible, and I have never found a great aphorisms that include allusions to Merlot buy. Finally, I haven't drunk wine improving with age, but Califor­ any of the premium Merlots, but I hear nia wines are usually pretty short­ that they are fabulous. JUST BORN THAT WAY lived. Most California reds drink vel}' Pinot Noir: Don't do it - just don't nicely when they are four years old. By do it. The Pinot Noir is the heart­ age ten, many of these wines are in breaker of grapes for several reasons. Fridays at 8 :EM: their golden years. By age 20, most of First, it is vel}' difficult to grow. Not them are long dead. Although some of only doesn't it grow well in France, but at THE DUPLEX the Mreserve" bottlings may last 20 years even in the prime growing real estate of or more. California wines generally don't Northern California, the Pinot Noir of­ age like the French Bordeauxs of yore, ten withers. Second, because it is hard 61 CHRISIOPHER sr . which sometimes needed a quarter cen­ to grow, the price for French Burgun­ tul}' before they even began to taste dies, which are made from the Pinot good. Further, California whites usu­ Noir, is astronomical, and the price for GREEf:\lWICH VILLAGE ally don't last more than five years. California Pinots is pretty high. Third, Third. because California's climate is and worst of all, a handful of these Info arrl Reservatioos relatively stable, there are few Mbad" wines are absolutely mind-blowing. years in California, and you generally There is nothing like a good glass of don't have to concern yourself about Pi not Noir. It combines wonderful, 212/714-1477 leamingwhich vintages are good. Some fruity, cherry flavors with deep reach years are better than others, but I have earthy tastes. The problems is that you TheAdvocate • Leisure • October 4, 1993 7 Musical Notes Tunes to Party By by Lisa H. Greene Six weeks into the semester into the unknown" (Fagen). his recently manifested weirdness song that mixes Sting's strangely and you're starting to lose steam Even ifyou're not up for Fagen's but his efforts to recapture his romantic voice with various tem­ already? Haven't you heard? It's a metaphOrical 'journey into the fu­ mainstream listeners (he opened pos. Don't overlook She's Too Good marathon, not a sprint so pace ture, you can still rock 'til you drop for The Dead last summer, remem­ For Me, a song with great lyrics and yourselves people, we've got a long, to his new tunes. These are the ber?) seem to have paid off with this perhaps a trace of the artist's mod­ strange trip ahead of us. kind of songs that will make even release. esty absent from his other work. Speaking of trips ... there's nothing the most lethargic law stud get up These are good, rocking songs Sting always had a gift for the bal­ better than some great music to and move to the music. that happen to be great party tunes. lad and Fields oj Gold reinforces make it all go just a little bit better. Fagen uses his opening track, if I Ever Lose My Faith In You has his command of the genre. Remember, we're still in New York, TI-ans-Atlantic Skyway , to set up certainly been overplayed on New Ten Summoner's Tales is a good, the original Fun City, so let's have his story but it also works to lure York radio but it's still a good lis­ solid album that goes far to putting some! That Short Memo will still be the listener into staying with the ten. Even better is Heavy Cloud No Sting and his music back into the there when you get back. album for the entire journey with a Rain, an upbeat, musically diverse hearts and souls of music lovers. For those who already have a great beat and a funky sound. life (not to mention a job), here's Every song on this album is some music you can really party worth a listen, but Springtime may by ... Enjoy! . be the best of the lot. It's upbeat, Doriald Fagen's latest release, . easy to follow and the lyrics are KAMAKIRIAD (Reprise Records, witty yet still breezy. Also check 1993) is simply a great album. "In­ out On the DWles and Tomorrow's stant classic" are two words music Girls for more awesome music. lovers seldom string together but Fagen's new-found energy will truly afteronespinof~~,you take your breath away. may agree this album is more than Tealwuse on the TI-acks is a something special. Donald Fagen killer song that wraps up Fagen's and Steely Dan fans will recognize 'rock version of the Odyssey - when the familiar musical themes but it's over you're left wanting more. Fagen takes these new songs to This is one album you'll want to unbelievable heights. keep playing until you've either The album in its entirety is the blown out your eardrums or until story of a man about to embark on your roommate smashes your CD a journey in his new dream-car, a player, whichevercomesfrrst. Con­ custom Kamakiri, that's built for sider yourself warned! the next millennium. The songs If you're a Sting fan and you describe his adventures along the haven't given his latest album, Ten trip that lead him to a town where Summoner's Tales (A & M Records, he must decide "whether to bailout 1993), a try, think about it. Many . "COULD MY CLIE.,.r GET ON BEFORE THE COPS or to rally and continue moving Sting fans have been turned off by ARRIVE? HER BACK'S STARTING- TO ACHE •.• •l

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