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Case Western Reserve University School of Law Scholarly Commons In Brief Law School Publications 2015 In Brief Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/in_brief Recommended Citation In Brief, iss. 98 (2015). https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/in_brief/97 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Law School Publications at Case Western Reserve University School of Law Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in In Brief by an authorized administrator of Case Western Reserve University School of Law Scholarly Commons. FALL 2015 ISSUE 98 InTHE MAGAZINE OF CASE Brief WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW REAL STORIES. REAL CASES. HOW WE BECAME ONE OF THE BEST LAW SCHOOLS FOR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION CONTENTS ALUMNI STORIES Experiential Education 16 Successful persistence REAL STORIES. REAL CASES. Emma Skoff Lincoln ’49 7 First-year students gain experience working with real clients 18 Two alums secure verdicts over $40 million 8 Changing lives over spring break Andrew Young ‘99, Ken Levinson ’92 Students, alumna journey to Dilley, TX to provide legal help to undocumented refugees in detention center 20 For her father and for the workers Charles Tricarichi ’50, Carla Tricarichi ’82 10 Law students file class-action lawsuit against a city for treatment of homeless 22 Achieving the American dream 12 Wrongfully convicted men represented by Professor Naso and law students freed Lisa Scott ’86 on bond after 18 years in prison 23 Featured columnist for MedPage Today Miles Zaremski ‘73 14 Advancing our neighborhoods Law students in the Community Development Clinic launch nonprofit startups, 24 No day is typical for this alumnus on a advise boards of directors and create real estate deals that transform localities small island nation David O’Brien ‘11 ON THE COVER 25 Serving as health care policy advisor At Case Western Reserve University School of for a Congressman Law, students work with real clients beginning Carla DiBlasio ’12 in their first year of law school – an initiative that began during the 2014-15 academic year. 26 Brigade Judge Advocate, deployed to Pictured is Lynsey Shumacher helping a woman Liberia during Ebola epidemic obtain guardianship during MetroHealth Keith Petty ’02 System’s Kinship Caregiver Project. HIGHLIGHTS IN EVERY ISSUE 4 Jessica Berg and Michael Scharf appointed 5 A Message from the Deans as Co-Deans of the law school 34 From the Feed Get live updates about Case Western Reserve University School of Law 28 Celebrating Lew Katz’s 50 years and stay connected through our social media accounts on the faculty 36 Faculty Briefs 35 Case Western Law Faculty Ranked 25th in Scholarly Impact 42 Commencement 44 Upcoming Events 47 Class Notes 55 In Memoriam In BriefFALL x 2015 x ISSUE 98 EDITOR IN CHIEF AND WRITER In Brief is published annually by Dena Cipriano Case Western Reserve University School of Law CONTRIBUTING WRITERS SEND CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION TO: Marv Kropko Dena Cipriano Ana Tyler Director of Marketing and Communications Case Western Reserve University School of Law DESIGN/PRINTING 11075 East Boulevard Academy Graphic Communication, Inc. Cleveland, OH 44106 [email protected] PHOTOGRAPHERS 216-368-6035 Mark Bealer law.case.edu Mike Comstock Ruggero Fatica © 2015 Case Western Reserve University. iStock All rights reserved. Kamron Khan Dan Milner Karen Ollis Annie O’Neill Omari Souza Shutterstock IN BRIEF ONLINE DESIGNER Carl Roloff Get live updates. Join our groups today. August 21, 2015 Case Western Reserve University appoints Jessica Berg, Michael Scharf as deans of law school The two people serving as interim deans for the Case Western Reserve University School of Law will officially step into the leadership roles they’ve been filling for nearly two years. The school announced Friday, Aug. 21, that Jessica Berg and Michael Scharf have been appointed as deans of the law school in light of significant gains to fundraising, reputation and admissions applications the institution has logged under their collective leadership. “Jessica and Michael worked closely with faculty, staff, stu- dents and alumni to create a sense of community and possibil- ity,” said Case Western Reserve president Barbara Snyder in a campuswide newsletter. “The results have been outstanding, and we look forward to the school’s continued progress.” The duo stepped into the temporary dean positions in Photo by Case Western Reserve University School of Law November 2013 after previous dean Lawrence Mitchell took a Case Western Reserve University appointed Michael Scharf and Jessica leave of absence following a lawsuit filed by law professor Berg as deans of the law school in light of significant gains to fundraising, Raymond Ku that alleged Mitchell retaliated against him after reputation and admissions applications the institution has logged under he reported to the university that Mitchell possibly had sexual- their collective leadership. ly harassed law school faculty and staff. Last summer, Ku and the law school jointly said the issues surrounding the lawsuit were resolved. In July 2014, Ku became director of the law the nation’s top 70 law schools, rising 13 spots since the pre- school’s Center for Cyberspace Law & Policy. Mitchell is no vious study in 2012. longer with the university. “We are honored by this opportunity to continue to work with In spring 2014, the school decided to continue with Berg such an amazing community,” Berg and Scharf said in a state- and Scharf as interim deans and to re-evaluate conducting a ment. “Everyone — faculty, staff, students and alumni — has true dean search this year. During a search this summer that come together to support one another and the school at large. was limited to candidates within the law school, Berg and Thanks to all of them, we feel great optimism about the future Scharf were the only faculty members nominated. Their of this law school.” appointments were cemented following committee interviews In other highlights so far under Berg and Scharf’s leadership, and open meetings. last spring, the school drew its largest commitment ever with The school credits Berg’s and Scharf’s collective efforts the a $4.5 million anonymous gift to endow a professorship and past two years for record-setting annual fundraising, moving up support law student scholarships. That donation helped set an nine slots in U.S. News & World Report rankings and growing $8.9 million annual fundraising record. both the quality and number of student applications — a The school has also logged improvements in average GPA notable feat considering total law school enrollment has been and LSAT scores, grew the percentage of students employed falling consistently since 2010, according to figures tracked nine months after graduation and sharpened its acceptance by the American Bar Association. rate to 33% from 49%. The school also reports it tied for 25th place this month with Notre Dame Law School in a ranking of the scholarly impact of By JEREMY NOBILE Reprinted with permission from the Crain's Cleveland Business. © 2015 Crain Communications Inc. All Rights reserved. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. Visit www.crainscleveland.com. #CC15015 4 x Case Western Reserve University School of Law As described in the article reproduced on the adjoining page, after 21 months as interim deans, we recently received the distinct privilege of being named permanent deans of the law school. We are honored and grateful, and look forward to telling you more A MESSAGE about the school’s progress in this publication. In particular, this issue highlights recent FROM THE DEANS developments in our nationally recognized experiential education program. We hope to see many of you during Reunion Weekend, October 9-10, and at our annual Alumni & Faculty Luncheon on November 20. In addition, we encourage you to contact us with suggestions, comments or questions, and to visit us whenever you are in the area. Sincerely, Jessica Berg and Michael Scharf Co-Deans “ We are honored by this opportunity to continue to work with such an amazing community.” – Jessica Berg and Michael Scharf, Co-Deans Fall 2015 x In Brief x 5 Message from the Campaign Executive Committee Chair Capital campaign goal expands to $42 million It is my great privilege to announce a historic moment in the life of Case Western Reserve University School of Law: we have expanded our campaign goal to $42 million. When the campaign first went public in 2011, we set an ambitious goal of raising $32 million. Today, more than a year ahead of our initial target of December 2016, I am very This year the law school excited to report that the law school has exceeded its original goal by more than two set an all-time record in million dollars. Generous gifts and commitments from alumni and friends have attainment: propelled us to $34.2 million. This achievement has allowed us to offer competitive scholarships to recruit high $8.9 million – quality students. In addition, earlier this year, President Barbara Snyder announced $3.2 million several major gifts, including the largest single commitment in the history of the law more than the previous school – a $4.5 million anonymous gift for the creation of an endowed professorship. record, which dates back We are encouraged by the enthusiasm and support shown by our alumni and friends to 2001. and are confident that we can reach this new $42 million goal. I look forward to sharing more good news throughout the campaign, and hope you will join us in supporting the tremendous progress the law school is making. Gary Bryenton ‘65 Chair, Campaign Executive Committee Law school jumps five places in rankings Case Western Reserve University School of Law climbed five places in the U.S News and World Report rankings released last spring.