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Maine Law Magazine Law School Publications University of Maine School of Law University of Maine School of Law Digital Commons Maine Law Magazine Law School Publications Fall 2014 Maine Law Magazine - Issue No. 90 University of Maine School of Law Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.mainelaw.maine.edu/maine-law-magazine Part of the Law Commons This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Law School Publications at University of Maine School of Law Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Maine Law Magazine by an authorized administrator of University of Maine School of Law Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Maine Law Magazine Parents in Law The art of balancing studies & children Inside Capitol Connection Maine Law’s D.C. links run deep Clinical Practice One student’s story THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOOL OF LAW / FALL 2014 OPENING ARGUMENTS John Veroneau Partner, Covington & Burling LLP John Veroneau, a 1989 graduate of Maine Law, is co-chair of the International Trade and Finance group at Covington & Burling in Washington D.C. He served as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative (2007-2009) and previously as USTR’s general counsel, as Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Clinton Administration, as Chief of Staff to Senator Susan Collins, and as Legislative Director, respectively, for Senators Bill Cohen and Bill Frist. What lessons do you recall best from your law What have you found most satisfying about your school education? wide-ranging career? I long ago forgot the Rule against Perpetuities Probably the variety of experiences and the people but will forever remember Mel Zarr’s brilliant I’ve worked with. I shudder when I think back on characterization of certain decisions as how many things I did not understand when I came “concessions to the shortness of life.” to Washington 25 years ago. I’ve benefited greatly from being around smart and interesting people What was your path to appointment as Deputy and traveling a good amount. U.S. Trade Representative? It was a happy confluence of events. I handled You are a partner at Covington & Burling in D.C. trade issues for Bill Cohen when he was in the and work around the world? Do you miss Maine? Senate. During my time at the Pentagon, I saw I definitely miss Maine. I have lots of family here still so how governments interact at senior levels. As we come up regularly. My wife and I bought a house USTR General Counsel, I worked the details of here a few years ago so we can visit more often. U.S. trade law and policy. Fortunately, these experiences were seen as useful preparation for What is it about your roots in Maine that gives the Deputy USTR position. I can’t say I planned you an advantage in the world of international any of this but am grateful for how it turned trade and finance? out. My Maine roots and upbringing taught me to focus on listening more than talking. I suppose that has Do people still call you Ambassador Veroneau? helped me better understand the person sitting My teenage sons when they want the car. across the table from me. You worked in Congress, in the Executive Branch, What advice would you give to an aspiring and in private practice. What has been your most international lawyer? memorable work experience? Many practice areas now have an international Probably a trip to Cambodia in 2007 when I was component. My colleagues handling antitrust Deputy USTR. In 1980, I had taken a college “gap matters spend a good deal of time advising clients year” to work in refugee camps with Cambodians on competition issues in Europe, Brazil, and China. who had fled to escape Pol Pot’s genocide. So the opportunities for practicing “international Being there some 27 years later, representing my law” are expanding to many areas of law. A second government in trade discussions, was a memorable language and experience living abroad are useful book-end to my gap-year experience. for lawyers interested in a global practice. 2 MAINE LAW MAGAZINE FALL 2014 Maine Law Magazine CONTENTS Fall 2014 Dean Peter Pitegoff Magazine committee Peter Pitegoff Trevor Maxwell Alexandra Moras Managing editor & design Peter Weed 12 14 19 Writer Trevor Maxwell FEATURES Photography Derek Davis, Nadra Edgerly, Justice for Women Nathan Eldridge, Aaron Flacke, Sima Samar on the situation in Afghanistan René Minnis, Brian Wedge 8 Kerry Wyler Clinical practice Special thanks A life-changing event helping a young immigrant Tina Simonetta Samuels, Julie Welch 10 Published by Tackling bankruptcy The University of Maine School of Law 12 Professor Lois R. Lupica’s groundbreaking research 246 Deering Ave., Portland, Maine 04102-2898 (207) 780-4442 D.C. connection [email protected] Maine Law’s deep Washington roots 14 www.mainelaw.maine.edu Parents in Law Copyright © 2014, University of Maine School 19 Students balance studies and children of Law. All rights reserved. The University of Maine School of Law is Student spotlight committed to diversity in the Law School and Why Maine Law? Two students tell their stories does not discriminate on the grounds of race, 22 color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or veteran status. Staying connected with Maine Law COVER PHOTO facebook.com/umainelaw Maine Law student Bill Adams at a Parents in Law event. Maine Law has a Facebook page featuring Story: Page 19. (Derek Davis photo) news, upcoming events, photos and information for alumni from all years, as well as current and prospective students. We encourage you to DEPARTMENTS “like” the page and join in the conversation. You can also stay up to date by following us on 4 From the Dean Twitter, twitter.com/umainelaw, and visiting our web page, mainelaw.maine.edu. 6 News 24 Maine Law Bookshelf 25 Faculty Accomplishments 29 Alumni News 31 Philanthropy Report FROM THE DEAN Celebrating tradition while looking to the future Dear Friends, Foundation board, following David Evans (’78) and his excel- lent work during the Foundation’s formative years. Both orga- radition and transition. These themes intertwine for the nizations continue to provide critical support, energizing our 2014-15 academic year, at a dynamic moment for the Uni- annual fund and building our endowment funds. Tversity of Maine School of Law. In a time of change, both On a personal note, I look forward to a new relationship here at Maine Law and in the broader world of legal educa- with the Maine Law community and particularly with our dis- tion, we draw strength from a solid foundation of core values. tinctive students. Earlier this year, I announced my retirement The Law School’s commitment as dean as of July 2015. This to Maine is unwavering. Our ex- is a transition, not a farewell. cellence in research, in sustain- After ten years as dean, I will ing a collaborative law school remain at Maine Law as profes- community, and in promoting sor – to resume my teaching and justice are valued traditions. research with enthusiasm, and And our longstanding commit- to widen my public service and ment to quality teaching and policy efforts. A search com- practical skills resonates more mittee, chaired by Maine Law than ever with the needs of to- Professor Jeffrey Maine, is day’s legal profession. conducting a vigorous national These core values are a search for the new dean. touchstone for our path ahead, Change in leadership can even as we continue to adapt to be healthy for any institution. changing legal and economic I believe the timing is right for environments, and as valued the University of Maine School professors retire and hand the of Law to begin a new chapter torch to the next generation of after my decade as dean. Maine Maine Law faculty. Law is well positioned to thrive In the life of a law school, in the coming years. We have some transitions cannot pass recruited top-notch faculty and by without marking the occa- staff; expanded collaboration sion and expressing a collec- with Maine’s judiciary, orga- tive thanks. On April 10, 2015, nized bar, and public and private the Maine Law community will institutions; and seen numerous come together to honor six se- enhancements to the school’s nior faculty members in tran- program of legal education. We sition. Professors Tom Ward, will continue to train the next Nancy Wanderer, and Jim Fried- generation of lawyers and lead- man retired in the past year, ers, building on the traditions and Professors Mel Zarr, David of academic excellence, civic Cluchey, and Marty Rogoff, are engagement, and public service in the process of phased retirement. Together, these profes- that have long been at the core of Maine Law. I am grateful to sors represent 215 years of teaching at Maine Law. They have numerous colleagues – faculty, staff, students, alumni, volun- helped shape Maine Law’s identity and standards of excellence teers, university leaders, and supporters – who share credit for in teaching, research, and public service in Maine. I hope you Maine Law’s recent progress and success. will join us in April for this celebration and opportunity to honor our colleagues. Strong alumni leadership is in transition as well. Frank Bishop (’07) is the new president of the Maine Law Alumni Association, building upon the successful leadership of his predecessor, Peter DeTroy (’72). Craig Nelson (’69) has taken Peter Pitegoff the lead as President of the University of Maine School of Law Dean, University of Maine School of Law 4 MAINE LAW MAGAZINE FALL 2014 DEAN’S Q&A 4 questions for the Dean You have been Maine Law dean for a decade.
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