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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Publications at FLASH: The orF dham Law Archive of Scholarship and History. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Advocate by an authorized administrator of FLASH: The orF dham Law Archive of Scholarship and History. For more information, please contact [email protected]. VOL. IS NO. 7 © THE ADVOCATE APRIL, 1984 "Man with Sandpaper Charm" A NEW MAN AT THE HELM Receives President's Medal By Carlo Rossi By David Heires In his remarks, Father Finlay joked about The Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, currently the a disagreement he had with Doyle upon their editor in chief of the Jesuit commentary first meeting, when they were discussing the magazine America, was named March 14 as the way to best memorialize Vince Lombardi. Then 31 st president of Fordham University suc­ he added: "That fierce encounter was the begin­ ceeding Rev . James C. Finlay effective July I, ning of one of the most satisfying friendships 1984. The announcement was made by Hon . it has been my pleasure to enjoy during my William Hughes Mulligan, vice-chairman of the twelve years as President of Fordham. " board of trustees, during a press conference in After thanking Doyle for his continued the Lowenstein building. Richard J. Bennett, generous support for the law school , Finlay chairman of the board of trustees, who was ill said, "I wish to present this President's Medal on the day of the announcement, had previously to a dear friend, in one of the last gestures of said, "Father O'Hare comes to the presidency my presidency, exactly 122 days from my of a university on the threshold of a critical retirement. It is my feeble way of saying thanks period of change that calls for clarity of vision, for his friendship and admitting in public: imaginative and forceful ideas and the courage "Ned, you won all the fights. You are the and will to carry them out." Rev. Joseph A. O'Hare, S.J. James Edwin "Ned" Doyle, an advertis­ champ. God Bless You." Father O'Hare has been America's Editor chmans College in Cebu in the Philippines, ing pioneer and a 1930 graduate of the law The President's Medal bears the design of in Chief and President of its publishing COI11 - where he received A.B . and M.A. degrees. He school, was awarded the President's Medal by the west entrance to the President's office. The pany, America Press, Inc. since 1975 . He has studied philosophy in Paris and at Woodstock Father Finlay at a ceremony held in Lincoln building was erected in 1838 as the country repeatedly won prizes from the Catholic Press College in Maryland. From 1955 to 1958 and Center on February 29, 1984. home of a Brooklyn merchant named Moat and Association for his column, "Of Many again from 1968 to 1972 he was on the faculty The President's Medal, the highest award it has been declared a national landmark. The Things," and editorials. The magazine covers of the College of Arts and Sciences of the offered by Fordham University, was bestowed obverse bears a replica of the University'S seal. a wide range of issues. In its March 17th Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. upon Doyle in recognition of hi devotion to Before entering the law chooI. Doyle at­ editorial America applauded the recent From 1963 to 1968 Father O'Hare pursued doc­ the University and contribution to the culture tended high school in Englewood, N.J. and upholding of a municipally installed Navitity toral studies in philosophy at Fordham. His of the 20th century. received his undergraduate degree from scene. It praised the Supreme Court's wisdom dissertation addressed the philosophy of Hegel. After graduating from the law school. Hamilton College. in having "Ie~t it to the American people to He will move to Loyola-Faber Hall on Doyle chose to go into advertising immediate­ Though originally intending to practice decode" locally whether they desired their com­ Rose Hill Campus from West 56th Street as of Iy . He had stints with COlimopolitan, Look and law, Doyle found himself prospering in another munity to have such a display. On February 25, July J. The move will not be made without Good Housekeeping magazines, and served in occupation immediately after graduation. one editorial supported recent efforts in Con­ some reservations. "I'm very partial to Lincoln the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. •• After you passed the bar you went to work gress to create a good faith exception to the ex­ Center. I've lived on the West Side for 12 years It was in 1949, however, that Doyle made his in a law office for $10 a week," he said. " I clusionary rule. Another criticized effort to and I like the neighborhood," said O'Hare, who momentous decision to form the Doyle Dane was making $75 a week selling space. I couldn't compromise the independence and integrity of was born in the Bronx and attended Regis High Bernbach Advertising Agency along with two afford to quit." the Civil Rights Commission, calling that panel School. He is aware that some Lincoln Center colleagues. After the war, Doyle was a Vice-President . 'as high minded an agency as one can expect people feel alienatc,d from Rose Hill. but add­ In the time since, Doyle Dane Bembach has of Grey Advertising Agency up until 1949. At in government. " ed, "I'm intereste"n doing all I can to bridge become one of the giants of the advertising this point, he and Bill Bembach, the Creative Father O' Hare has served as director of that. " world. Doyle's clients have ranged from Director of Grey, decided to form their own several academic programs as well as on the One of Father Finlay's priorities during his Volkswagen to Miss Clairol, from Seagram and agency. Maxwell Dane, an old friend of board of trustees of Boston College, Xavier l3-year tenure as president, has been the Mobil to IBM and Polaroid, and the presence Doyle's from Look magazine, was invited to University, the College of New Rochelle, strengthening of the professional schools. A he created is felt in homes and busines es join them . Doyle Dane Bernbach was subse­ Georgetown University and Moyne College, desire for wider recognition, however, has rais­ throughout the U.S. quently formed, and the rest is history. where he was chari man of the board from 1976 ed in many administrators a feeling of am­ to 1980. From 1973-75 he was an adjunct pro­ bivalence. Recognition should not come, is the fessor in Fordham's EXCEL program at Lin­ feeling, at the expense of the university 's tradi­ coln Center while he served as an associate tional role for New Yorkers. Father O'Hare editor at America. Father O'Hare sees a says he also feels the ambivalence. "Fordham's The Law School Placement Process­ school's role as nurturing human expansion. character is tied to New York and I want to keep •'The real work of a university is the educa­ it that way, but, at the same time, I would like What It Can Be tion of young minds and hearts, and creating to see us build up our links to the rest of the an environment where scholars and talented country. " By Dean John D. Feerick teachers can flourish." "My impression as an outsider has been Keynote Address: the history of law school placement. In contrast, He entered the Society of Jesus after high that there has been a candid exchange between National Association for Law Pillcement there is a surfeit of books on choosing careers school, was ordained in 1961 and went to Ber- students and administrators." He also plans to NOrlheast Regional Conference, in general as is evidenced by such best sellers be open and available to student reporters. "I Sugarbush Inn as What CoLor is Your Parachute? Dress for believe in the student press. I was a faculty ad­ tIe knowledge of the world beyond law school Warnn, Vermont Success and Where Do I Go From Here With visor in the Philippines." for which I was being trained. There was no on January 26, 1984 My life? The Advocate welcomes Father O'Hare American Lawyer, no NationaL Law JournaL, The law sch'ool placement office has come I know that when I was a law student, 23 upon his return to Fordham and extends to him no Legal Times or similar publication to to occupy an important role in American Law years ago, many law schools did not have a our best wishes in his responsibilities. We also enlighten me or my classmates about employer schools and a dominating role in the lives of placement office. Information was disseminated extend to him a warm invitation to share with characteristics or personalities. In general, there many law students. Yet, there is a paucity of haphazardly by secretaries, registrars, swit­ the Law School, through the pages of The Ad­ was limited information about prospective professional literature on the law school place­ chboard operators, faculty members, other vocate, his views on Fordham, the Law or Life employers and career options for lawyers. The ment process itself. In preparing for this talk, students and law school deans. whenever he may desire. We hope that his only advice I received about finding a job came I was struck by how little information I could My own experience perhaps was typical of years as a journalist will inspire him to do so find on choosin~ a career in the law and on many law students of my generation. I had lit- (Continued on page 10) frequently.

• Alumni Luncheon • Exam Schedule • Interview With Met General Counsel

• Opera • Calendar • Faculty Headnotes • Ferraro At Fordham • Peanuts • Editor's Message • FLS News In Review • Women And The Law Page 2 • THE ADVOCATE • April 1984 EDITOR'S MESSAGE

It seems only a short while ago that I was welcoming new members and wishing them well in their future endeavors. In the interim, these dedicated individuals have contributed their valuable time and effort to the ADVOCATE. As a result, the paper has dramatically improved. In reviewing the paper's progress over the course of the year, it seems ;1be Advocate is the official newspaper of Fordham University School of Law, published that we have lived up to and in certain areas surpassed our original aspira­ by the students of the school. Its goals are to enlighten and infonn the Fordham Law tions. We have successfully integrated the paper so that it is now a broad­ .School Community of news and activities concerning the school. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF based vehicle of communication. In this regard, we have tapped the MARKS. KOSAK resources of students, administrators, faculty, placement, and other out­ side sources. The result has been to provide the timely information BOARD OF EDITORS BUSINESS MANAGERS COpy EDITOR necessary to stay abreast of law school affairs. PAUL CALAMARI JOSEPH MAZZARULU DAVID HEIRES Moreover, we have expanded the scope of the paper to provide a DAVID GOWBERG GIUllANA MUSILLI PERFORMING ARTS ROBERT V. FONTE MAURA O'SULLIVAN diversified group of articles. This approach has been designed to expose REPORTER CARLO ROSSI readers to the many perspectives ofthe legal profession, as well as areas EILEEN R. POLLOCK of interest in the surrounding Lincoln Center Community. Hopefully, BOOK REVIEW PRODUCTION STUDENT AFFAIRS our readers have enjoyed and derived benefit from the new features and CORRESPONDENT DIRECTOR COORDINATOR series initiated this past year. LOIS A. AIEllO JOSE GONZALEZ STEVE KALEBIC In the financial area, we have reduced operating costs by roughly Entire contents © copyright The Advocate. All rights of republication reserved. three hundred percent. These funds will be used for the purchase of either a copier or a word processing system to be used jointly with the Student Bar Association. This will make the job of layout and production much easier ano more efficient. However, our good fortune would not have been possible without ANSWERS: the complete unfettered cooperation of: Lois Aiello, Robert Altman, Robert Bienstock, Paul Calamari, Robert Fonte, David Goldberg, Jose ENTERTAINMENT /SPORTS Gonalez, David Heires, Steve Kalebic, Joe Mazzarulli, Giuliana Musilli Maura O'Sullivan, Eileen Pollock and Carlo Rossi. These individuals were the lifeblood of the paper and deserve many special thanks. At this point, I would like to extend my most sincere appreciation to another group which has provided invaluable assistance to the paper. These individuals include: Dean Feerick, Dean Hanlon, Dean Moore, Dean Reilly, Dean Young and Ms. Maureen Provost. As a result of their cooperation and support, we derived the information necessary to report on administrative, alumni and placement matters. Our Faculty Head Note series was made possible by: Prof." Byrn, Prof. Hansen, Prof. McGlaughlin, Prof. Phillips, and Prof. Schmudde. In addition, full credit for the thought provoking series In The Jesuit Tradi­ tion should be given to Rev. Zogby. Both of the series were successful and we owe all concerned deep gratitude for their support. I would like to close by stating that I derived a great deal of personal satisfaction from working with all the friends of the ADVOCATE during the course of this year and hope these ties will continue throughout the production of Volume 16 of the paper.

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6 SUNDAYS, Commencing JUNE 10, 1984 (1 to 4 P.M.) HOTEL BARBIZON PLAZA HOTEL, NEW YORK CITY FEE: $200. KASS PROBLEM ANALYSIS CLINICS 27 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005 AGENT; ELIZABETH M. FLINN (212) WH 3 - 2690 April 1984 • THE ADVOCATE • Page 3 WOMEN AND THE LAW

By Judge Irene Duffy

Gone are the days of the 1950s of 8 women with what they are doing and how they are do­ whose children pose no special problems. With some of you may continue working full time in a law school class. Instead today we fmd law ing it -- before they can ever view themselves greater demands comes greater sacrifice. or part-time, others may take the route of San­ school classes with 40 percent and 50 percent as successful individuals. There will be many times that the sacrifices dra Day O'Connor, Justice of the United States women. Indeed, it has been estimated that at Some women will feel quite comfortable of the working mother will tug at her heart Supreme Court or Patricia Wald, a Judge of the the rate women are entering the legal profes­ foregoing marriage or children to attain their strings. For example, the young litigator who United States Court of Appeals for the District sion today, by the year 2,000, one third of all career goals. But the struggle for professional is burning the midnight oil at work may feel of Columbia, both of whom dropped out of the lawyers will be women. excellence and success need not prevent young the pain of sadness because it is not she, the law for a period of five and ten years, respec­ With women entering the legal profession professionals from knowing the joys of family mother, who is tucking her child into sleep at tively, to raise their families. Others of you may in such large numbers, it would appear that life, marriage and of children. The path of the night. But whether she has this pain and how take the route of Congresswoman Geraldine women will achieve a large share of the power professional working mother, however, is not much it hurts her, depends on who the lady is, Ferraro who maintained a private practice from at the top in a very short amount of time. There an easy one. Young women choosing this path, and how much importance she places on being her home for 14 years after graduation from will be many success stories, and these success­ must be prepared to make many sacrifices and around her children in their early years. Only Fordham Law School while she raised her fiuni­ es will come in ways never dreamed of by the compromises in each area of their lives. the lady can answer the question. If she is com­ Iy. Each of these women obviously made cer­ yoimg women who graduated with me in the The sacrifices, however, will not be con­ fortable with paying this price for her career tain compromises in their early careers which class of 1957 at Fordham Law School. fmed to the female member of this venture. Her goals, she probably will continue being a did not destroy their careers. As life unfolds, Exactly what the progress will be for each husband and her children must also give up litigator. If she is not, she may consider other you will find your own way to compromise if individual woman and how she personally will something to enable her to work. Exactly how career alternatives. the need arises. accomplish it, can only be answered by the much each one must sacrifice depends on the If she believes it is necessary to alter her In sum, I suggest that young women pur­ passage of time. I am relatively certain, total circumstances of their lives, including, for career goals to be closer to her children than sue their careers in a way that makes them com­ however, that it will be an exciting and example, who the lady is , who her husband is her present job allows, she should take heart. fortable and happy with themselves. They must challenging time for most young female at­ (i.e. the state of their respectivc< physical and This does not necessarily mean the end of her be flexible and they must also be circumspect torneys. At the same time, however, it will be emotional health), what are the demands of her chance to succeed in the legal profession. and learn what is important to them. We are a time of sacrifice by many. job and of his job, the existance of a close Life is far more mysterious than that. We aU different and have different ideas about what If life has taught me anything, I believe it relative living nearby who is willing and able never really know what is in store for us or that is important in life. We must be true to our own is that there is no set path that I can offer young to help, and what her children are like. one particular path will be more rewarding to values. Hopefully if you are armed with com­ women to help them attain professional success. For example, it is rather clear that the us than another. petence, at some point you will find yourself All I can suggest is that how they attain it, demands of motherhood must be far greater for My only advice is, be comfortable on the right day, in the right place, at the right should suit their own nature and personality. the mother of children who are emotionally or (physically, emotionally, and intellectually) time. And with that competence and that luck They must be comfortable with themselves, physically handicapped than for the mother with whatever path it is that you choose. While you will attain your career goals. I hope so.

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While BRC offers you the finest law out­ Some bar applicants will work full '"nt' dUI ing lines and lectures and the most comprehensive bar preparation while others will not work at and sophisticated testing program available, all. we think there is more to effective bar prepa· The cumulative efh:ct of these variables ration_ makes each student truly unique. That is why BRC has gone well beyond the traditionaf Each individual approaches the bar exam "come-and-get-it" approach to bar reviewing with spycial strengths and weaknesses_ In ad: by developing a wide range of features, speCIal dition to a wide disparity in substantive 'areas, programs and option~ that allow our students some students have less self-discipline than to tail or the course to their personal needs. others, some have .problems w ith writing essays or answering multiple choice questions, some • DETAILED STUDY REGIMEN have trouble remembering all the testable de­ • CONTINUOUS EVALUATION taIl, dnd some have special time and travel , MARINO PROBLEM NTEGRATION pressures that can impede full bar preparation_ • JOSEPHSON ISSUE GRAPHS • EXAMSMANSHIP ClNICS . =- i = ~ -;::= ~ ,-. ~ " =- ~ ~", -~ ~ ~ \'" ...' ~\\\\\ 111111'''····· ~l1arlno·Josephson 10 EAST 21st STREET SUITE 1296 BRe NEW YORK, N.Y. 10010 ENROLL NOW AND SAVE! Page 4 • THE ADVOCATE • April 1984 FLS NEWS IN REVIEW

ONE VOTE FOR A WOMAN V.P. FERRARO AT FORDHAM

By Robert Altman

"Is it time for a woman Vice President?" just to wake up the electorate. The Democrats That's the question many Democrats are ask­ are boring. Ronald Reagan is boring (unless you ing. Jesse Jackson says yes, promising that if listen closely, and then he's frightening). A he wins the Democratic nomination for Presi­ woman candidate is not boring, it 's novel. dent he will choose a woman. Almost every Maybe with a woman in the race the electorate other candidate has said that he will seriously might awake from its sleepy apathy and pay consider a woman running mate. Congressman some attention to what is being said. Tip O'Neill has almost single-handedly made So the answer being " yes" to the question Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro a possible " is it time," the second question is " Who?" choice. The momentum says "it's time," but Unfortunately, a perfect choice is no longer does logic agree? available - the late Ella Grasso. No other If there ever was an election made for a woman politician has the combination of na­ woman V .P. then 1984 is it. Despite an unsuc­ tional exposure and personality that Governor cessful Presidency, Ronald Reagan is still the Grasso had. This leaves the Democrats with a strong choice of the electorate based upon his number of women with limited exposure and congeniality. The Democrats must find some charismatic personalities. Needless to say, the Robert Altman, Congressman Geraldine Ferraro and Vincent Gentile way in which to add a little personality to their mere nomination of a woman will give the can­ own ticket. However, since people rarely vote didate national exposure. Thus, the best move By Robert Altman on the basis of Vice Presidential choices, a for the Democrats would be to pick a woman On February 27th Congresswoman that she might fill - Democratic Party Vice strong male personality won't do. Yet, in candidate with a sound familarity with the Geraldine Ferraro (Law '60) spoke before a Presidential nominee. The Congresswoman said nominating a woman the Democrats would have issues - preferably a Senator of Con­ gate ring of75 people in the Moot Court Room. that she liked the idea of a woman V. P. because an instant media force. Instead of nightly news gresswoman. Congresswoman Geraldine Fer­ Congresswoman Ferraro, a guest of the For­ it would open doors for other women. She noted focusing on just the Presidential candidates, the raro is a good bet. Her position as Chairwoman dham Democratic Law Student Association and that the polls show that the national response female Vice Presidential candidate would of the Democratic Party Platform Committee the Fordham Law Women, spoke about her role to the idea is generally positive, through there receive more than her share adding excitement will give her a good background on the issues. as the chairwoman of the Democratic Party has been some negative response. When asked to the idea of a Democratic victory. Her inclusion in a number of important Platform Committee, the possibility of a woman if she thought a woman might be named, Con­ Election 1984 also has the additional ele­ Democratic Party caucuses makes her a well­ Vice-President and the upcoming campaign. gresswoman Ferraro said that it was too early ment of the gender gap. By nominating a known entity among her colleagues. These Speaking about the Democratic Party's to tell. Sh~ felt that once the primaries are over woman the Democrats would solidify their sup­ things point to this 1960 graduate of Fordham Platform, Ms. Ferraro said she was hoping to and the Presidential nominee has a chance to port with women, while being able to point out Law School. The question remains to be have regional hearings of the Platform Com­ evaluate his strengths and weaknesses, then the that Ronald Reagan still does not support the answered by the Democrats - will they also mittee so that a broad spectrum of opinion could nomine will choose a running mate based upon Equal Rights Amendment. point to her. be heard. As a goal, Ms. Ferraro would like those strengths and weaknesses. This year's election also needs a woman to keep the document shorter than previous plat­ In talking about the upcoming campaign, forms. This condensation would allow the par­ the Congresswoman felt that the Democrats ty's candidate to run with a flexible document, would stress the following three issues: first, WASHINGTON, D.C. CAREER rather than being tied down to specific Platform the lack of a Republican foreign policy which Committee proposals. If the party's candidate has led to "knee-jerk" reaction throughout the OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM DEEMED then wishes to be more specific, he can be world; second, the environment which has not without going against any stated propositions. been well protected by the Reagan Administra­ " A SUCCESS" !!! Ms. Ferraro also hopes this approach will pre­ tion; and third, the huge deficits which while By M. Provost vent Republicans from saying that the not normally a Democratic concern is now one Democratic platform is nothing but a shopping because of the severity of the problem. On Friday, March 16, 1984, the Career biographical" data were available to alumni as list for special interest groups that will lead to Unemployment, a traditional Democratic con­ Planning Center in conjunction with the well as information on the career and specialties greater budget deficits. cern, will probably not be of major importance Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter, jointly held of the participating alumni. Congresswoman Ferraro was cautious, but in the 1984 rece even though it remains of high a program to assist students in learning about Organized at the suggestion of the area optimistic when commenting upon a position importance to the Democratic Party. career opportunities for Fordham graduates in alumni who learned at a reception in November this city. The event was held in the Sheraton­ that a good number of students were interested Carlton Hotel in the heart of the city. in obtaining positions in Washington, the ob­ FALL CLINICAL URBAN LAW The program, attended by 19 alumni, 14 jective of the program was to help students DEADLINE: students and 3 law school administrators, was make all-important contacts to assist them in JOURNAL: well-received by all participants. The great navigating the job market. MAY 1ST loyalty of the alumni for their law school and Students were enthusiastic about the pro­ VOLUME 13 Careful planning is a lawyering skill that their genuine interest in the students were Vt;ry gram and enjoyed the opportunity to get to requires command. The press of immediate case EDITORS apparent as they shared their insights and ad­ know this warm group of concerned alumni. tasks cannot foreclose careful scheduling of vice regarding the practice of law in Similar programs will be held in Washington research, investigation, interviews and litiga­ Washington. (in September), Connecticut, New Jersey and tion preparation for the remainder of one's case Editor-in-Chie! Two informational panels, informal possibly Miami as we are much encouraged by load. Kathryn Wikman socializing and a luncheon were the settings the success of this first program. Future pro­ Start developing this planning ability now Managing Editor utilized to assist participants in getting to know grams will be held in the Fall to ensure that con­ by charting your Fall clinical choices. Don't Robert S. Ondrovic one another and in exchanging information. tacts are· being made as hiring occurs; allow the rush of exams, confirmation of Sum­ Writing & Research Editor Students also had the opportunity to visit employers and alumni will be invited to utilize mer employment or clinical placements, or William L. Vallee, Ir. selected alumni in their offices at the conclu­ the program for recruitment purposes. vacation planning to divert your attention from Business Editor sion of the program. Student Resumes and the plethora of Fall clinical opportunities. Maura O'Sullivan The Fall deadline is May I st to allow Articles Editor placements to select and notify students before Carole M. Cleaver Summer dispersion. Opportunities in U.S. At­ Articles Editor STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION NEWS torney's office, judicial chambers, ad­ Vivian A. Rattay ministrative agencies and public interest settings Commentary Editor are detailed in the Fall clinical memo in the Mary C. Bielaska By Carol Ann Connors Registrar's office. Application forms are also Commentary Editor The 1984-85 Student Bar Association Ex- The elections for SBA class officers will found there. Paul M. Cahill ecutive Officers are: take place during the week of April 9th. Again Current second year students are partlcuiar­ Commentary Editor Carol Ann Connors - President there will be important choices to be made since Iy encouraged to consider a Fall internship. Frank P. Luberti Lauren Puglia - Vice-President it is through effective class officers that the in­ Such clinical, included in Fall resumes, might Commentary Editor Tom Ryan - Treasurer dividual classes concerns become known to the enhance permanent job hunting. A clinical in Lawrence M. Nessenson Mary O'Keefe - Secretary entire SBA, faculty and administration. combination with a trial advocacy course in Commentary Editor 635 members of the student body voted During the next few weeks copies of past third year can instill a sense of professional con­ Stephen L. Weinstein during the week on March 12th. A strong 62% examinations will be distributed for all required fidence in making the transition from course Associate Editor of all day students and 33% of all evening courses by the SBA during· those classes. Also, work to practice upon graduation. Finally, a Michael J. Lane students voted. A little bit more of a break down the SBA will once again be running a blood clinical allows sampling of a possible practice Associate Editor reveals the following: drive to take place in the reading room on April setting before permanent selection of Frank S. Occhipmti 12th from II a.m. - 4 p.m. We hope to have employment. Associate Editor at least 100 students donate on this day. If you Keep the May 1st deadline in mind for sub­ Anthony L. Paccione 1st year voters: day - 68%; evening - 48% would like to sign up for a particular time to mission of clinical applications to Professor Associate Editor 2nd year voters: day - 76%; evening - 30% donate see your SBA rep. Harris in 048. Professor Harris will be available Ellen Zweig 3rd year voters: day - 45%; evening - 28% Finally, the SBA would like to wish during the Summer to consult with students who 4th year voters: day - 45%; evening - 26% everyone luck on their exams!! decide on a Fall clinical during the Summer. April 1984 • THE ADVOCATE • Page 5 FLS NEWS IN REVIEW

THE ALUMNI NETWORK SUMMER LIBRARY SCHEDULE By Dean Reilly

The mark of a Fordham lawyer is a lifetime cisco; Miami; Los Angeles; Atlanta and Boston. As discussed in last month's issue of The (Closes Friday around 5:00 p.m.) association with the school. Fordham has built • SPECIAL ORGANIZATIONS. The Advocate, we are exploring other alternatives closed Saturday the strongest, most active alumni organization Fordham Law Alumni Association acts as the for our students who need access to a law Sunday hours unknown at present in the country. overall alumni organization for all of our library over the summer months. The Fordham Columbia University Law School: This final edition of The Advocate seems graduates. In addition, several groups have Law School Library will be open as usual dur­ 435 West 116th Street, New York City like an appropriate occasion to explore some special alumni associations: The Fordahm Law ing the summer, but use of the library will be Summer Hours : of the myriad ways that the alumni network Review Association; The Urban Law Journal difficult due to the construction. The library at Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. operates for the school and for the good of all Alumni Association; The International Law Lowenstein will be available to all our students closed weekends our alumni. Journal Association; Black-American Law during the hours listed in last month's issue of St. John's University School of Law: The following are highlights of some of the Students Association and the Moot Court Board The Advocate. Grand Central & Utopia Parkways, Jamaica elements that make up the Fordham law alum­ is now forming an association. In addition, the following libraries have Summer Hours: ni program. • CLASS, AGENTS. Every class has a agreed to allow 10 to 15 of our students use their Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to midnight • ALUMNI DIRECTORY. Published class agent for the A, Band Evening sections. libraries during the summer months. Students Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. every 4 years the directory lists all alumni by They write class newsletters and organize class who wish to use the following libraries should Saturday & Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. class, by employer, by geographical location activities. register with Dean Young. Preference will be (closes evenings & weekends in August) and alphabetically. • FORDHAM-STEIN PRIZE. The For­ given to students studying for the Bar. The library at New York University Law • ANNUAL LUNCHEON . .Each first dham Law Alumni Association administers this Brooklyn Law School: School is under construction so it will not be Saturday in March over a thousand alumni jam national prize for lawyers. 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, available to our students. the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria for • ALUMNI PLACEMENT. The Career Summer Hours: Hofstra University School of Law in Hemp­ the largest law alumni function in America. Counseling Center provides individual counsel­ Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. stead believes they will be able to aIJow 10 to • DEAN'S DAY. Each Fall the Law ing and sends out a monthly newsletter of job Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 15 students to have access to the law library. School sponsors a special homecoming day for openings to alumni registered with the office. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The library is open until 10:00 p.m. and for half alumni on the first Saturday of October. This The office will also match up specific job skills (Closed Sundays in August) days on Saturday and Sunday. is the focus of the five-year reunion program. with job openings. Cardozo School of Law: New York Law School: • CHRISTMAS PARTY. Early • QUARTERLY MAGAZINE. Four 55 Fifth Avenue, New York City 57 Worth Street, New York December is the time for a mammoth gather­ times a year the University publishes a color­ Summer Hours: Summer Hours: ing of alumni in the Lowenstein Center to ful, lively magazine describing the life of Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m . to 10:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. welcome the holiday season. Fordham. • ALUMNI ADVISORS. Thru the career • SCHOLARSHIP FUND. The Alumni TWO WEEK TEMPORARY LEXIS LEARNING conseling center alumni are invited to act as Association operates a special fund to assist CENTER ESTABLISHED AT FORDHAM mentors for law students. students. As you may have noticed from the signs first year day and evening students. The snow • MOOT COURT JUDGES. Literally • UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES. hundreds of alumni act as judges and brief Homecoming, family day , travel and insurance and from the streams of students heading day on Thursday, March 29 hampered the ef­ readers for the Mulligan, Wormser and Kauf­ programs, lecture series, athletic events and towards the Lexis Training Room in the back fort somewhat, but approximately 210 first year man Competitioons. receptions, concerts and cultural programs and of the Lower Reading Room, a temporary lear­ students were trained during a seven-day period • FUND RAISERS. Scores of alumni a nationwide network of alumni chapters. ning center has been established at Fordham from March 28 through April 3. solicit colleagues and classmates for the Annual Most alumni events welcome student par­ Law School. In addition to the training in Lexis Upperclassmen who have not yet received Fund and the Building Fund. ticipation and attendance. Ifyou's like to know and WestJaw that occurs at a steady pace in our Lexis training will have an opportunity on April • CHAPTERS. Alumni chapters exist in more, just drop by the alumni office (Room library, Fordham Law School arranged with 4,5, and 6. Lexis trainers will be here then to Westchester-Putnam; Wash.ington, D.C.; New I J 8) and speak to Dean Reilly. Lexis for the establishment of the temporary work with students who will have access to Jersey; Connecticut; Long Island; San Fran- learning center to facilitate the training of our Lexis at their jobs this summer or next fall. CONFERENCE PLANNED FOR FIRST MOOT COURT AND UNIFIED WRITING YEAR STUDENTS AND 2E IN LATE MAY!!! COMPETITION NEWS By M. Provost On Wednesday, May 30, 1984 the Career summer as well as for their long-term career. By Steve Kalebic Planning Center will sponsor the first day-long This will be an informative program which Congratulations are in order to the two 27th. - April 1st. The Fordham Team consists Career Conference for First Year Students and will help students in preparing for the recruit­ Moot Court teams representing Fordham in the Jean Gardner, Meljorie Codogan and Kathy Second Year Evening Students. ment season in the early Fall. We often find that recent Kaufman Competition. The Competition, Wikmen. Good Luck. The program will endeavor to assist students feel that they are limited to the employ­ held in the Fordham Moot Court Room, pitted Reminder: The Mulligan Competition will students in assessing their career goals, the ment opportunities reflected in the employers numerous law schools against each other on the be held over the summer. This Competition is wealth of opportunities within the legal field and which visit the campus-the Career Conference issue of Transnational application of Federal similar to that in Freshman Legal Writing and the methods students might utilize to choose is designed to widen students' horizons to in­ Security Laws and the Fraud in the Market is open to all students who have completed their among employers. The format will include c1ude all of the possibilities in the legal world. theory ofliability. The Fordham Team of David first year. The performances and interest panels, workshops, a luncheon and a reception Additional information will be available Hennessy, Michael ZetJand and Maureen Crush evidenced in the Mulligan are two of the fac­ during which students will have the opportuni- shortly-the conference is in the planning stages reached the final round. The team consisting tors which the Moot Court Board takes into con­ ty to meet alumni and chat with them now. Topics under consideration at this point of Kathleen Brown, Julie Robbins, and Kevin sideration in choosing future members. For fur- informally. are: "The Big Picture Job Market," "How to Preston advanced into the semifinals. The . ther details please contact Vincent Cappucci of Alumni from all parts of the country and Assess Your Career Goals and the Oppor­ Judges present during the competition includ­ the Moot Court Board. a good variety of types of practice will be in- tunities," "Choosing Among Employers," ed the Honorable Kevin Duffy of the Southern Finally, The Uniform Writing Competition vited to address the students regarding oppor- "Geographic [nformation," "Opportunities for District (a Fordham Alumnus) and Donald which is used by the Law Review, Urban Law tunities they might consider for the following Lawyers in a Variety of Fields." Malawsky, former administrator of the Journal, and International Law Journal, will SEC and currently Vice-President of the New be heJd June 2-3. Materials will be available FORDHAM LAW WOMEN ANNOUNCES York Stock Exchange. one week in advance and must be examined Fordham will again be ably represented in prior to the Competition. Details will be RAFFLE WINNERS the Wagner Labor Law Moot Court Competi­ available later in the Semester. Ry Jane Rushtin tion to be held at New York Law School March Fordham Law Women are pleased to report Los Panchos Joseph Quadele the following prizes winners in our annual raf­ Better Bodies FORDHAM LAW REVIEW: fle, held Tuesday, March 13: Bodybuilding Gym Steve Zambito Windows on the World Mary Hanlon Fashion Update Ernie Cavallo Manhattan Cafe Reg Foster Athlete's Foot Yues Le"Page The Board of Editors of Volume 52 is Mladen Don Kresic Tavern on the Green Hans Kobell House of George Louis Firestone pleased to announce the election of the Board Articles Editor Tovarisch Stac Brosnan We want to thank all the faculty, students of Editors of Volume 53: Maljorie Levin The Saloon Terry Jeroloman and friends who supported us by buying tickets. Writing & Research Editor Allegro Cafe Lynn Peteril Special thanks to all those merchants who so Christopher F. Baum Jeffrey S. Marcus Museum Cafe Maria Taddei generously donated meals or support, we would Commentary Editor Articles Editor La Tablita Marta Ceballos not have been able to raise nearly $1,000. Bradley J. Butwin David R. Scheidemantle Ginger Man Richard Gentile As in past years, raffle proceeds have been Commentary Editor Commentary Editor Nanny Rose Sally Glasser used to subsidize student attendance at the Na­ Andrew M. Calamari Cathy Seibel Phillippe's Kitchen Feerick Children tional Conference on Women and the Law. This Commentary Editor Editor-in-Chief Ernie's Kevin Toner year, the 15th Annual Conference was held in Harold C. Geary Carol Ann Siciliano RueUes Prof. Katsoris Los Angeles, March 30 to April I. Three Commentary Editor Commentary Editor Ritorna Tammy Spector Students represented Fordham Law School, David C. Howard Lorraine Slavin ONeal's Baloon Terry La Bosco funded in part by proceeds from the raffle. Ear­ . Managing Editor Senior Articles Editor Rockinig Horse Cafe Charles Walters ly in April, these representatives will report on Orloff's Karen Dippold the conference proceedings in a panel discussion Page 6 • THE ADVOCATE • April 1984 FLS NEWS IN REVIEW 34th AL FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI L

Father Finlay, Judge Duffy, Hon. Paul Curran and Dean Feerick. A look at the podium.

David Heires, Mark Kosak, Dean Feerick, Dean Crowley and Father Finlay. A token of thanks to Father Finlay from The Fordham Law School Alumni Association. FORDHAM FOLLIES PRESENTS SPOOF OF LAW SCHOOL LIFE By Eileen Pollock

The sacred cows were slaughtered last ter (res judicata - get it?), the Devil's hand­ Shore, Tom Bundock, Jean Zailler, and School alumna. week, as the Fordham Follies inaugurated its maiden, Ray Keane as Pat, a construction Mariarosa Cartolano as members of the Admis­ With just little over a week of rehearsals, first -production, the musical. Devil v. Dean, et worker who makes a deal with the Devil to get sions Committee, who iell Pat the foolproof way and working on a shoestring budget, the fact aI., which was presented on two consecutive into law school, and Claire Boland as Regina to get into Fordham ("You've Got to Have that the first Fordham Follies got off the ground nights in Pope Auditorium. Based loosely on Statutori, Pat's One True Love. David Vicinan­ Pull"). at all can be credited to the enthusiasm and spirit the Broadway musical, "Damn Yankees," the zo played Dean John D. Feerick, and Bill Other cast members included Carol Ann of the cast and crew, and most of all, to the story concerned the attempts of the devil to Dilonza was his loyal sidekick, Dean Crowley. Connors, Louise Derevlany, Andrew Marks, determination and organizational savvy of its thwart the "goody-goody" dean of Fordham Also featured in the cast were Rich Gen­ and Peter Passidomo. two directors, Sheri Doyle and Louise Law School, one John D . Feerick (a purely fic ­ tile, as a student who has found a unique alter­ The production side of the follies was head­ Firestone. tional character). native to the xerox machine, Pat Stein, as a cer­ ed by Louise Firestone. Alexandra Cohn was Efforts are now beginning to recruit a Through the efforts of two second-year day tain glamorous professor who grades her ex­ in charge of costumes, scenery and props. Joan nucleus of students who would like to help write students, Sheri Doyle and Louise Firestone, the ams in the sand , Eileen Pollock, as a slightly McCarthy and Ellen Heffernan provided piano the script and otherwise get involved in next Follies gave Fordham students an opportunity demented Legal Writing professor who bursts accompaniment. year's Follies. If you would like to be a part to prove that not all the talent in the law school into song at the mention of the Blue Book, Tim The Follies was especially lucky to have of next year's productions, please call Sheri is legal. McCann. Stacy Elias, and Joan Sheridan, who the services of a former professional dancer and Doyle at 865-7251 or Louise Firestone at The stars of the show were Zack Murdock sing a clever parody of bar review courses present choreographer, as well as attorney, 747-7496 for more information. as the Devil , Sheri Doyle as "Racy" Judy Cot- ("I've Got the Course Right Here"), and Tim Gwyneth Murphy, who is a 1981 Fordham Law

FACULTY HEADNOTES: A QUICK GUIDE TO TAX SHELTERS By Prof. Schmudde

"Fraud - An intentional perversion of tru­ awakened to a reading of one's constitutional with quick references to ratios. These are not deductions, such as depreciation and depletion th for the purpose of inducing another in rights. necessarily mathematically oriented people. are known as "artificial" deductions because reliance upon it to part with some valuable thing No self respecting investor would dare ap­ Ratios express the amount of deduction a deduction is available without any actual cash (preferrably) belonging to him." pear at any decent gathering without at least generated by a dollar of investment. Obvious­ outlay. By borrowing most of the investment Fraud, securities fraud and common law some capacity to discuss "leverage", "defer­ Iy, the highter the ratio, the better the shelter. and generating artificial deductions and credits, fraud are big business. Numerous salespeople ral", "3 to I", and the most dreaded term of Advertise the words 8 to 1 in the Wall Street leverage is crt!ated. are currently engaged in selling investment op­ all "audit." The mo t esteeme<: will have Journal and you can guarantee I ~OOO phone The most fraudulent shelters involve sell­ portunites. Commissons often run to 15% of recently purchased a highly leveraged invest­ calls in the first hour. Unfortunately, the first ing non-existent property to unsuspecting in­ thc investcd amount. The steaks are high. ment, and hopefully will be getting significant call is from the U.S. Attorney's Office. vestors. For example, the aforementioned OPM Label any investment a tax shelter (it makes deductions and possibly even refunds from prior Tax Credit - This is what a tax shelter salesman operated on the basis that investors would pur­ no difference if it has any tax advantages or not) years taxes. If a person is to feel comfortable has in his swiss account. chase a computer. The computer would be leas­ and it will sell as if it were a cabbage patch doll . in this company it is incumbent that he or she Deduction - This is what an investor has in his ed to a business operation. The investors would Normally responsible people plead to be parted learn the language of tax shelters. Then, even bank account. qualify for an investment tax credit of 10%, from their money in order to enter the promis­ without any investment, it will be possible to Ground Lease - After most tax shelter in­ depreciation deductions, and interest deductions ed land of tax shelter. Yachts, cars, con­ bandy about those terms which show a deep vestments this is al1 an investor can afford to on the loan used to finance the purchase of the dominiums, are all sold under the guise of pro­ understanding of such matters. One should not lease. . computer. viding tax shelter. More often than not, there worry about a lack of knowledge of any A tax shelter does not generally result in All of these purported tax benefits would is no tax shelter involved. One of the mo t im­ underlying facts or law. As any investment ad­ any real saving of tax dollars, it merely normally be fully justified under the Internal portant aspects to understand about the shelter viser can tell you (if, under certain unlikely cir­ postpones the payment of those tax dollars. Any Revenue Code. However, OPM merely failed business is that the label "tax shelter" is often cumstances he were to tell the truth), in tax investor should be aware that some time later, to ever purchase any computers. They manufac­ no more than a marketing tool. shelters any knowledge of the facts or law is those taxes saved now must be paid at some tured Bills of Sale and Leases and presented the Numerous people are now making money to be avoided at all costs. My purpose is to give later date. In rare jnstances, those later taxes investors and lenders with documentary proof on tax shelters, these people are usually called the reader the requisite language in order to be paid at lower capital gain rates. of the computer's existence. When the scheme promoters or salesmen. Investors are spending engage in a tax shelter discussion, while call­ Typical shelters involve real estate, oil and 'Was uncovered, the investors not only lost their their time visiting IRS offices or their accoun­ ing attention to the dangers of an actual gas, coal mining, research and development, investment but also any tax benefits they believ­ tant or attorney's office in preparation for a visit pruchase. commodity straddles or equipment leasing. ed were theirs. This scenario has been replayed to an IRS office. Some unfortunate few are The following is a short glossary of terms: The general idea behind a tax shelter involves numerous times in varying forms. visiting their attorney to discuss both their pen­ Leverage - In other words "other peoples generating current deductions from income An investor or adviser should take care to ding IRS problems and the collapse of their in­ money. " In deference to this concept one of while expending very little cash. A deduction evaluate any investment, whether it is a tax vestment with the accompanying incarceration history's great tax frauds in history was entitl­ lowers one's tax liability by reducing the tax­ shelter or not, under the most conservative of the salesman who induced their participation. ed OPM, Inc. The basic idea here is that one able income subjes:t to tax. In addition, certain viewpoint. If an investment makes no sense if The grand slam is achieved when an IRS should never use any of his own money - bor­ credits may be generated by the right in­ viewed with out regard to proposed tax benefits, Special Agent appears at the investors' home. row the most possible, or better yet, let so­ vestments. A credit reduces tax liability on a then it should not be undertaken. This is, in fact, This is especially significant because Special meone invest it so that you can realize the dollar for dollar basis, i.e., a $ 10 credit directly the definition of an "abusive shelter" used by Agents only investigate criminal tax fraud. proceeds. reduces one's tax by $10. Some investments the IRS. Such an investment can only guarantee Nothing brightens up a morning like being 3 to 1 - The language of tax shelters is spiced generate both deductions and credits. Some special treatment from the IRS. April 1984 • THE ADVOCATE • Page 1.

In the Jesuit Tradition V: The Zeal for Excel ence

By Edward G. Zogby, S.J.

Confronted with the task of bringing this tellectual research on many University Cam­ decree and the whole process of re­ of Damocles, the gospel of human rights needs series of articles on John Courtney Murray, SJ. puses. His vision invited men and women of interpretation which it involved for the 2,5000 to be preached by free men and women. If in­ to a close, I searched many other things that various religions to allow our common vision bishops of the Catholic world, American con­ deed through the channels of religion, so be it; he wrote and saw once again the immense as established in the Declaration of Freedom, situtional thought and language entered official but the message is paramount for saving what breadth of his vision. The panoply of topics the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights to em­ Church' teaching. In that single case so much is human in being. manifests a profound intention to bring about power us as a single people who can afford to of the genius of our Constitution entered a new So, what can one man do? He can make a triutsformation in American Catholicism. But have differences and still be one people. He blood-stream, became available to the world at a difference right where he is; what matters is his vision would not be recognized on a taught Americans to see what is possible and a time in which being homan and the humane his intention to make that difference and to em­ parochial level. His ooncern is for America and to begin creating a whole new context of have reached critical awareness and universal power others along with him. With Murray all for Catholicism. He cared about both because cooperation, and not just a grocery list of the corporate self-consciousness. In a time of such of that emerged from his commitment to being he was nurtured by both. He knew that the soil different stands that we all can take. He taught swift evolution around the planet and beyond responsible as an American citizen and Jesuit in America was unique for Catholicism and he us that single stands based on mere tolerance it into space, the world is now in a critical priest. From the oonfluence of both faiths came invited Catholicism to send its roots down deep of diversity not involving reasonable discourse period of growth, almost an either/or situation. a tremendous zeal for excellence in knowledge into the soil of a new experiment in government. and participation in the neighborly concerns of Like the simple act of the turtle in the third and commitment that burned a hole in the heap Here in America no favoritism was shown to the nation ultimately weaken what this nation chapter of John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath, of sterile stands that people had taken around anyone religion, yet religion was recognized can become. Murray took the genial seed from our American him. He set the level of discourse and invited in principle as sourcing moral strength in em­ John Courtney Murray saw the vast poten­ Constitution into the heart of a world body of people to meet him there. He was applauded powering the quality of life for Americans. tial available to all Americans, but he also saw influence for the common good, and planted it by Time Magazine which featured him in a There is so much openness to source in this na­ what could keep stopping that potential from in new ground. The turtle in Steinbeck's story cover story, and by Yale which invited him to tion under God that a context of unity amid developing. So he addressed himself to the pur­ got the seeds caught in it's hind leg. After be scholar in residence. And Jesuits and their diversity exists to nurture growth and develop­ suit of scholarship and research, and , through almost getting killed by crossing a highway , it students have all experienced the good that he ment on many levels. Where civility is the con­ his zeal for exceilence, influenced several made its way safely to the other side of the road . accomplished. text of dialogue, there the public arguement can generations of Jesuits, the 2,500 bishops of Once in the safety of the undergrowth, the seeds This seriec of articles In the Jesuit Tradi­ emerge from the appropriate tension of agree­ Vatican Council II, and many men and women dropped out and got planted. One might also tion is about a Jesuit, but also, in him , about ing to disagree. Only within such an agreement who were influencing the cultural life of compare Murray's life and mission to the the Jesuits. The itch is there, the zeal is there: can potentially hostile elements become true America. burglar activities of Frodo in Tolkien's Lord it will go on even if there is only one muddling neighbors of one another and work for a com­ Through his dogged pursuit of issues of of the Rings. What he did takes on that kind Jesuit left ot carry the torch of that universal mon purpose even in a crisis moment like we Church and State, he moved past a great deal of drama and that proportionality. We can see vision of unity amid diversity. It doesn't begin face today in the nuclear arms debate. of real hostility, especially in the Church, un­ this at work right now in Latin America, South or end with us. We are not the source. God is Murray moved Catholicism into a clearing til just before his death in 1967, he was co­ Africa, Lebanon and North Ireland: wherever the source of our being human. Once the fire for true dialogue to show up . It is no accident author with Pietro Pavan of the historic decree the critical moments emerge as mankind of that light is seem - we might just be one even that his writings and lectures lit the light of in- on Religious Freedom in Vatican II. In that develops under the threat of the nuclear sword though we are many, and so very different.

FORDHAM UNIVERSTIY

- - SCHOOL OF LAW You'll get first hand experience in the Marine Corps Officer and Iaw)er, talk with courtroom right from the start. In three the Marine Corps Offirer Selection Officer years, you could handle more than 3,000 when he visits }OOC campus. More than invites nominations cases in a wide variety of subjects from 190,000 Marines could use }OOC servire. international to con- ,------, for the ~ to criminal law. /lave If you think you have .~OOO "":aft(s what it takes to be a ~7~ u.6"'~~1 1984 Fordham-Stein Prize frOm the start The Fordham-Stein Prize is presented annually to a member of the legal profession whose work exemplifies outstanding stan­ dards ~f professi.onal conduct, promotes the advancement of justice and bnngs credit to the profession by emphasizing in the public mind the contributions of lawyers to our society and to our democratic system of government.

The prize consists of an engraved crystal sculpture designed for the occasion by Tiffany & Co. and a substantial honorarium. The presentation will be made at a dinner at the Hotel Pierre in New York. Nominations may be submitted by any person and should be accompanied by a supporting statement and a Curriculum vitae of the nominee. Nominations close June 30, 1984. The choice of a recipient will be made by a Selection Com­ mittee composed of practitioners, academics, judges and bar leaders. Prior recipients of the Fordham-Stein Prize are:

1976 HENRY J. FRIENDLY 1980 ARCHIBALD COX 1977 EDWARD H. LEVI 1981 "wARREN M. CHRISTOPHER Thr ~lUg ~ our PLC ~3 W Pr O£lra!'" is. an c 2nd YI> _.,J r st udents c an ga i n a 1978 WARREN E. BURGER 1982 WILLIAM H. WEBSTER C OTdl'ISSI01 and pr'Jnot i on \~~i ia sti II in l a\l,' sc hool . Em p l oyment upon graduation ; s guaraoteed with salaries of ~ 2 0,500 to $25 , 500 1979 WADE H. McCREE, JR. 1983 POTTER STEW ART to start. · If you would like more details call : Nominations and supporting documentation should be sub­ CAPT.'IIN BRIlIN L. ~' C '!I L LAN at (212) 620-6777/ 6778 mitted to: Dean John D. Feerick Fordham University School of Law 140 West 62nd Street New York, New York 10023 April 1984 • THE ADVOCATE • Page 9 An Interview with the General Counsel of the Metropolitan Opera Copyrighting Mozart, Razing the Old Met, and Other Aspects of Metropolitan Life By Eileen Rose Pollock

What is it like being a performing arts job as General Counsel by working for his right to pull the old house down. A private score. They said, of course not! The whole idea lawyer? What is demanded of a lawyer father's finn, Lauterstein & Lauterstein, which group had organized and gotten a statute pass­ was to preserve the original. There was a grudg­ representing one of the foremost performing had represented the Metropolitan Opera since ed that gave them the power to delay demoli­ ing admission that Mozart was the author, .but arts organizations in the country, and indeed, the tum of the century. tion of the old Met while they looked around they had performed this tremendously valuable the world? Henry W. Lauterstein, General After receiving his law degree from Col­ for funds to buy it. It was a condemnation work of scholarship. That's true. Someone did Counsel of the Metropolitan Opera, said that umbia (his B.A. is from Harvard), Mr. Lauters­ statute with no sure and certain fund to pay a very good work of scholarship. So I spent a first of all , no background in music is needed: tein joined the firm of Simpson, Thacher & anyone. good deal of time in Fordham Law Library and "It's a disadvantage to have any. I'm not Bartlett. In 1958 he joined his father's firm, "We had gotten past the Landmarks Com­ came up with the not-too-startling conclusion interested in having someone who's an artistic where his first legal work for the Met was mission, which refused to designate the old Met that none of these critical editions. type. I want a lawyer. I don't regard the func­ handling immigration petitions for foreign ar­ a landmark, and rightly so. In the meantime, Mr. Lauterstein advises a law student who tion of a lawyer at the Met or any other perfor­ tists. Mr. Lauterstein had a varied practice; he the Met had leased the site to builders plann­ is interested in performing arts law to get a good ming arts institution as being someone primarily represented a major brand of gin and did fair ing to build an office building, and everything general background, preferably with a medium­ interested in the product. trade and trademark work. But he admits his was held up for a year while we went through sized firm doing work in the entertainment field . "People who are starstruck may be so first love was his work for the Met, and within the courts [to challenge the law giving the Such firms do a variety of other work as well. overcome by meeting operatic personalities that two years he was handling virtually all of the private group power to delay demolition]. The Not many performing arts law to get a good they forget that their job is to look at a contract Met legal work in the office. When his firm law was declared unconstitutional in Special general background, preferably with a med.ium­ objectively; it's not the function of a lawyer to disbanded in 1981, he was given the opportunity Term. Needless to say, the group appealed, and sized firm doing work in the entertainment field. advise James Levine on casting. The other pro­ to become in-house counsel for the Met. the decision was affirmed by the Appellate Divi­ Such finns do a variety of other wotk as well. blem is that the temptation to wander around Like any legal practice, the Met's involves sion and the Court of Appeals. I remember I Not many performing arts institutions have their backstage and sit in the auditorium during a lot of routine, interspersed with some in­ had to go up to Albany one very cold night in own inside counsel. Most use an outside law rehearsals would be very great." teresting and even exciting cases. Mr. Lauters­ December because the group had gone to the finn, as the Met did for many years. The legal side of the Met may not be as tein, who is the only lawyer in the office, Court of Appeals for a stay. We had very "The term performing arts law can be a glamorous as what takes place on the stage, but handles tax, contracts, labor, copyright, arbitra­ voluminous files, to say the least. misnomer," Mr. Lauterstein explained. It's working as the Met's lawyer is a far cry from, tions, pension plans and real estate. Real estate? "It was exciting, and I can't say I had not contracts, licensing agreements, production say, being in-house counsel for a corporation. The Met owns warehouses where it stores its sympathy for the citizens running around say­ agreements, etc." Mr. Lauterstein, while not star-struck, does costumes, sets and props, and it recently sold ing they were trying to save the old Met. I don't Although he works for the same institution concede, "The Met is a delightful place to a warehouse in Maspeth, Queens and bought know what they would have done with it if they as Placido Domingo and Marilyn Home, music work, and I am surrounded by brilliant and in­ another in New Jersey. had gotten it, because the building needed is not his primary interest. "It happens that I teresting people." The negotiation of new collective bargain­ millions of dollars worth of rehabilitation. enjoy opera very much, and I go to most of the Mr. Lauterstein spoke about performing ing agreements with the Met's labor unions was There was no economical way to air condition productions here. But there are a lot of things arts law in general, and his work as the lawyer handled in 1977 and 1980 (the year there was it, and no storage space." I enjoy, including jogging, fishing, and for the Metropolitan Opera in particular, dur­ a major strike) by a large outside law finn. Last One of the recurrent matters Mr. Lauters­ reading. " ing a recent conversation in his office. To reach fall, however, the musician's union agreed to tein handles is negotiating for the rights to pro­ He added, "This is a very professional the office, one goes through the public entrance a new contract months ahead of schedule, in duce modem operas on which the copyright is theater, one of the most professional theaters of the opera house, is announced over the house honor of the Met's Centennial. Mr. Lauters­ still in effect. Luckily for the Met (and for many in the world. Every night during the season they phone by a guard, then up the long, red­ tein noted that Joe Volpe, Assistant Manager, advertisers who, rather than pay ajingle writer, put on an immense production, and unlike carpeted, curving staircase to the Grand Tier was instrumental in achieving the early agree­ use the tunes of operatic arias as jingles for their Broadway, you have many different shows each level. One crosses the Belmont Room, a for­ ment, as the chief negotiator for the Met'. TV and radio commercials), there are no week. This requires tremendous coordination mal salon elegantly furnished and maintained As for the fabled singers of the Met, Mr. royalties for the works of Mozart and Verdi. of effort." by the Metropolitan Opera Guild, and finally Lauterstein rarely has dealings with them. Their Or so everyone thought, until a well-Irnown As our talk. concluded, Mr. Lauterstein arrives at Mr. Lauterstein's modest office contracts are a form, and the details are work­ music publisher claimed that its "critical edi­ stood in the area of the theater known as the overlooking Damrosch Park, and of all things, ed out between the artists' agents and the Ar­ tion" of a Mozart opera was entitled to Golden Horseshoe, overlooking the twin curved just behind the trees, Fordham Law School. tistic Dept. of the Met, which serves as the copyright protection. A critical edition is the staircases and beneath the spectacularly elegant It is little-known, but true, that Fordham has Met's liaison with singers. "Sometimes I talk product of research into the original musical crystal chandelier, a gift of the Austrian an important link to the Metropolitan Opera. with the artists about tax or immigration pro­ sources to determine exactly what the composer Government. The grandeur of the Met at that That link is the fact that the Met's General blems," he says. wrote. The resulting score is supposed to most moment was palpable; it seemed to speak for Counsel uses Fordham's law library. He has His most interesting legal experience was closely reflect the composer's original inten­ itself. only the law books that cover two walls of his during the campaign to save the old Met from tions, i. e., it is a definitive source. The score "This place is unique," he said. office, so when Mr. Lauterstein came to the demolition during the mid-60s, when he in question contained a notice of copyright. "Sometimes I come in the morning and look Met in 1981, he needed access to a law library. represented the Met in opposing the efforts of "Mozart's Idomeneo, first performed in up and say, 'Gee, I really work here!" Fordham solved his problem by giving him a group trying to save the old opera house. 1781? Copyrighted? I asked the publishers library privileges. Mr. Lautet:Stein came to his "We got into a tremendous bitttIe on the whether they had added anything new to the

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What is it like being a performing arts job as General Counsel by working for his right to pull the old house down. A private score. They said, of course not! The whole idea lawyer? What is demanded of a lawyer father's firm, Lauterstein & Lauterstein, which group had organized and gotten a statute pass­ was to preserve the original. There was a grudg­ representing one of the foremost performing had represented the Metropolitan Opera since ed that gave them the power to delay demoli­ ing admission that Mozart was the author, .but arts organizations in the country, and indeed, the tum of the century. tion of the old Met while they looked around they had performed this tremendously valuable the world? Henry W. Lauterstein, General After receiving his law degree from Col­ for funds to buy it. It was a condemnation work of scholarship. That's true. Someone did Counsel of the Metropolitan Opera, said that umbia (his B.A. is from Harvard), Mr. Lauters­ statute with no sure and certain fund to pay a very good work of scholarship. So I spent a first of all, no background in music is needed: . tein joined the firm of Simpson, Thacher & anyone. good deal of time in Fordham Law Library and "It's a disadvantage to have any. I'm not Bartlett. In 1958 he joined his father's firm, "We had gotten past the Landmarks Com­ came up with the not-too-startling conclusion interested in having someone who's an artistic where his first legal work for the Met was mission, which refused to designate the old Met that none of these critical editions. type. J want a lawyer. I don't regard the func­ handling immigration petitions for foreign ar­ a landmark, and rightly so. In the meantime, Mr. Lauterstein advises a law student who tion of a lawyer at the Met or any other perfor­ tists. Mr. Lauterstein had a varied practice; he the Met had leased the site to builders ~lann­ is interested in performing arts law to get a good ming arts institution as being someone primarily represented a major brand of gin and did fair ing to build an office building, and everything general background, preferably with a medium­ interested in the product. trade and trademark work. But he admits his was held up for a year while we went through sized firm doing work in the entertainment field. "People who are starstruck may be so first love was his work for the Met, and within the courts [to challenge the law giving the Such firms do a variety of other work as well. overcome by meeting operatic personalities that two years he was handling virtually all of the private group power to delay demolition]. The Not many performing arts law to get a good they forget that their job is to look at a contract Met legal work in the office. When his firm law was declared unconstitutional in Special general background, preferably with a medium­ objectively; it's not the function of a lawyer to disbanded in 1981, he was given the opportunity Term. Needless to say, the group appealed, and sized finn doing work in the entertainment field. advise James Levine on casting. The other pro­ to become in-house counsel for the Met. the decision was affirmed by the Appellate Divi­ Such firms do a variety of other work as well. blem is that the temptation to wander around Like any legal practice, the Met's involves sion and the Court of Appeals. I remember I Not many performing arts institutions have their backstage and sit in the auditorium during a lot of routine, interspersed with some in­ had to go up to Albany one very cold night in own inside counsel. Most use an outside law rehearsals would be very great." teresting and even exciting cases. Mr. Lauters­ December because the group had gone to the firm, as the Met did for many years. The legal side of the Met may not be as tein, who is the only lawyer in the office, Court of Appeals for a stay. We had very "The term performing arts law can be a glamorous as what takes place on the stage, but handles tax, contracts, labor, copyright, arbitra­ voluminous files, to say the least. misnomer," Mr. Lauterstein explained. It's working as the Met's lawyer is a far cry from, tions, pension plans and real estate. Real estate? "It was exciting, and I can't say I had not contracts, licensing agreements, production say, being in-house counsel for a corporation. The Met owns warehouses where it stores its sympathy for the citizens running around say­ agreements, etc." Mr. Lauterstein, while not star-struck, does costumes, sets and props, and it recently sold ing they were trying to save the old Met. I don't Although he works for the same institution concede, "The Met is a delightful place to a warehouse in Maspeth, Queens and bought know what they would have done with it if they as Placido Domingo and Marilyn Home, music work, and I am surrounded by brilliant and in­ another in New Jersey. had gotten it, because the building needed is not his primary interest. ."It happens that I teresting people." The negotiation of new collective bargain­ millions of dollars worth of rehabilitation. enjoy opera very much, and I go to most of the Mr. Lauterstein spoke about performing ing agreements with the Met's labor unions was There was no economical way to air condition productions here. But there are a lot of things arts law in general, and his work as the lawyer handled in 1977 and 1980 (the year there was it, and no storage space." I enjoy, including jogging, fishing, and for the Metropolitan Opera in particular, dur­ a major strike) by a large outside law firm. Last One of the recurrent matters Mr. Lauters­ reading." ing a recent conversation in his office. To reach fall, however, the musician's union agreed to tein handles is negotiating for the rights to pro­ He added, "This is. a very professional the office, one goes through the public entrance a new contract months ahead of schedule, in duce modern operas on which the copyright is theater, one of the most professional theaters of the opera house, is announced over the house honor of the Met's Centennial. Mr. Lauters­ still in effect. Luckily for the Met (and for many in the world. Every night during the season they phone by a guard, then up the long, red­ tein noted that Joe Volpe, Assistant Manager, advertisers who, rather than pay a jingle writer, put on an immense production, and unlike carpeted, curving staircase to the Grand Tier was instrumental in achieving the early agree­ use the tunes of operatic arias as jingles for their Broadway, you have many different shows each level. One crosses the Belmont Room, a for­ ment, as the chief negotiator for the Met. TV and radio commercials), there are no week. This requires tremendous coordination mal salon elegantly furnished and maintained As for the fabled singers of the Met, Mr. royalties for the works of Mozart and Verdi. of effort. " by the Metropolitan Opera Guild, and finally Lauterstein rarely has dealings with them. Their Or so everyone thought, until a well-known As our talk. concluded, Mr. Lauterstein arrives at Mr. Lauterstein's modest office contracts are a form, and the details are work­ music publisher claimed that its "critical edi­ stood in the area of the theater known as the overlooking Damrosch Park, and of all things, ed out between the artists' agents and the Ar­ tion" of a Mozart opera was entitled to Golden Horseshoe, overlooking the twin curved just behind the trees, Fordham Law School. tistic Dept. of the Met, which serves as the copyright' protection. A critical edition is the staircases and beneath the spectacularly elegant. It is little-known, but true, that Fordham has Met's liaison with singers. "Sometimes I talk product of research into the original musical crystal chandelier, a gift of the Austrian an important link to the Metropolitan Opera. with the artists about tax or immigration pro­ sources to determine exactly what the composer Government. The grandeur of the Met at that That link is the fact that the Met's General blems," he says. wrote. The resulting score is supposed to most moment was palpable; it seemed to speak for Counsel uses Fordham's law library. He has His most interesting legal experience was closely reflect the composer's original inten­ itself. only the law books that cover two walls of his during the campaign to save the old Met from tions, i. e., it is a definitive source. The score "This place is unique," he said. office, so when Mr. Lauterstein came to the demolition during the mid-60s, when he in question contained a notice of copyright. "Sometimes I come in the morning and look Met in 1981, he needed access to a law library . represented the Met'in opposing the efforts of "Mozart's Idomeneo, first performed in up and say, 'Gee, I really work here!" Fordham solved his problem by giving him a group trying to save the old opera house. 1781? Copyrighted? I asked the publishers library privileges. Mr. Lauterstein came to his "We got into a tremendous battle on the whether they had added anything new to the

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In my mind this on Wall Street whose addresses he told me ed when I came to the law schools I visited throughout the student bodies at most law calls for a more innovative law school place­ could be located in the Manhattan Telephone essentially involved interviewing about 20 law schools, I would urge you to reflect on the ment process. Directory. He advised me that, upon arriving students whose resumes, for all practical pur­ fairness of using primarily an academic achieve­ 1 also think there needs to be more con­ at a finn, 1 should politely ask the receptionist poses, I bad not studied until the interviews un­ ment hiring standard where a point or two in sideration given to ways of helping students who for an interview. 1 asked how I could teU if the folded. The interviews generally were relegated a grade point average may separate literally fmd themselves close to graduation without a interview went well. He said it depended on to 20 minutes and, given the fact that I had to scores of students and at a time when only a job opportunity. 1 would like to commend to how long it lasted and whether I bad seen a part­ participate in the intervie~, the student spoke portion of the student's law school career, you a program that Maureen Provost bas ner and which partner. As it turned out, at some for about haIf of that 20 minutes. I can usually the first year, may have been tested. developed at our law school, which is the places 1 never got by the receptionist and when remember at times not only reading a student's What 1 am suggesting to employers is that bir­ establishment of workshops for such students I did, the interviews usually were very short, resume for the first time during the course of ing criteria should be viewed not only in the and of individual counseling sessions to develop not unlike a federal express commercial. the interview but being distracted by matters context of today's student body, but that strategies. If my experience he typical, the law stu­ I bad left back at my office and matters that "risks" should be taken in reaching beyond 1 believe a further challenge for the law dent of my generation also knew very little were ahead of me in terms of the practice of traditional criteria. schOol placement office is with respect to 0p­ about a resume. In fact, when I bad my first law. As the day wore on with one 20 minute I am encouraged by one of the workshops portunities beyond the practice of law. How interview, I had no resume - to the astonish­ interview after another, the recollection of the that will be taking place this weekend on the many of you involved in law school placement ment of the partner 1 met. "Didn't anyone tell students I bad interviewed dimmed. By the end subject of lawyer interviewer training. This kind would be able to answer a third year student you," he said, "that you needed a resume?" of the day the temptation was great to look at of development is desirable. I also would en­ who came into your office and said: "I don't Since 1 had never seen or prepared one, I plead­ the 20 resumes based on where a student stood courage consideration of such ideas as exten­ want to practice law, but can you tell me what ed ignorance. Fortunately, we bad common in the class. You would be amazed at how many ding the duration of an interview and creating options are available to me beyond the prac­ school ties and he proceeded to prepare, dur­ present judges, law finn partners, corporate other opportunities to learn more about the tice of law?" This is an area that obviously caIls ing the course of my first interview, my first counsels and millionaires I failed to invite to students at our law schools. for more consideration. resume. 1 suspect that when I received an offer my firm for interviews! There is, of course, much more that needs As 1 mentioned earlier, I have no quick from that finn, it had less to do with my class As I look at the process, I believe inter­ to be done at the law school level. For the most solutions to the challenges facing students in standi.ng than his sympathy for my naivete. viewers need to be provided with far more, not part, the time and resources of the law school their job search. 1 believe that at every law Since my graduation, the law school place­ less, information about the students they inter­ go into the on~pus interviewing program. school there needs to be a very aggressive and ment process bas exploded and bas become in view. I deplore the trend toward the more It strikes me, as 1 look ahead, that it becomes active program of involvement of everybody in many respects an institution. It is remarkable, streamlined, standardized resume. We have, as far more important than in the past for the law the community. If 1 were to tell you anything however, to compare the process as it existed Derek Bok noted, the best and brightest in our school placement process to start earlier and to about the process that Maureen Provost has at most law schools in the late 1950's with that law schools today and it would be grossly un­ help the student look at his or her professional developed at our school, it is a process that bas of the 1980's. In what I now refer to as "the fair to reduce these students to a few digits on goals and indicate ways in which those goals faculty involved in tenns of counseling old days, " few law schools had any placement a resume. 1 have no quick solution on how to can be achieved. assistance, hundreds of graduates involved as office. The thought of bringing employer provide employers with more information. One I'd like to share with you a story that left alumni advisors and mentors, and students in­ representatives to a school was but a distant idea I have suggested to our Placement Office an impression on me during the period I inter­ volved in helping each other. dream. Finding a job depended almost entirely is that each student should develop a kit for use viewed at law schools. 1 recall during the course My vision of the Placement Office is one on the initiative and resourcefulness of the stu­ in his or her interviews containing such items as of my interviewing at a particular school that is an integral center of the law school, coor­ dent. Today, hundreds of employers visit law \etters of recommendations from employers the meeting a student who impressed me greatly. dinating counseling activities, coordinating rela­ schools to interview students, usually during the student bad worked for in the past, transcripts, He was, based on flfSt year grades, at the top tionships and communications with alumni and fall months. Moreover, at practically every law writing samples, and a single page profile which of the class. He also had an extraordinary bar associations and bringing all those resources school there is a placement office staffed by a describes the student's talents and interests, not resume in tenns of work for the disabled. He to bear to help the law student. It is of a pro­ group of outstanding professionals who are unlike the statement which accompanies an ap­ had developed numerous programs and ac­ cess where everybody helps everybody else. As devoted to assisting the law student in finding plication to law school. quired ' considerable work experience in the I've said sometimes to Maureen Provost and a job. A typical placement office, as you know, I also believe interviewers need more in­ area. I said to him, "Are you sure that you want Carol Vecchio, "You're doing God's work." organizes, coordinates and sponsors a variety formation about the high quality of today's law a job at a law firm?" He replied, "Nobody ask­ We must not get lost in systems and rigid of programs, ranging from publishing informa­ students. As Michael Magness of Martindale ed me that question before. I'm here because criteria but learn more about the unique tion on employers to bringing lawyers to the Legal Services bas pointed out, the "top ten/top it seems like that's the thing to do. Everybody characteristics of the students. The placement school to talk about the practice of law in dif­ IO%/law review" hiring criteria made some is looking at law firms, by and large." 1 said, process is critical in tenns of how students feel . ferent specialties in which the students might sense when it was established. Then, virtually "Had you thought about the public interest area about our profession, lawyers, particular have an interest. These developments have been any person of good character with the right con­ of the law?" He said, "No. I don't know how employers, their school, and other students. In paralleled by the growth of legal hiring ad­ nections and tuition could go to a top school. to go about it." a profession that is built on justice and equity, ministrators, and hiring committees within Today, students who have already proven their I consider it increasingly important that I think we owe it to our law students to be sure employing entities. Your fine organization academic potential are in keen competition to students be provided with assistance in tenns that these values are reflected in the kind of pro­ (NALP) is another example of the change since be admitted to even middle-ranked schools. of goal defining, in terms of opportunities or cess we evolve. 1961. Some statistics on this particular point are Efforts to restrict or limit law school place­ revealing. ment have met with outcries from students and According to information provided me by absolutely no success. I dare say that a law the American Bar Association, in 1961 the me­ school today without an effective placement dian LSAT scores for entering students at our program is likely to be hurt in its recruitment top schools was in the 5OO's. Only one school of quality students, its internal harmony and its had a median LSAT over 600. Today, at a great alumni relations. I commend all of you for the many law schools, the LSAT median is over work you do to facilitate the entry into the legal 600. To put it differently, if the median LSAT's profession of law students. Because of you there at the top 5 schools of 1961 were the same to­ is a far better road for the law student of the day, those schools would rank quite low in 1980's than the student of earlier generations terms of LSAT medians of ABA approved who many times stumbled into his or her work schools. in the law. Another point that should be made is that I believe we have reached a point in time, the number of applicants for law school in 1961 however, where we owe it to ourSelves, our law were far fewer than today. In 1961 the ratio of students and to the legal profession to take a applicants to enrollment was about 1-1/2 to I; look at the process and see whether we can in recent years it has ranged between 3 and 4 make it a better process, a fairer process, and to 1. In other words, the competition to enter in my judgment, a more hurnane process. law school today did not exist when my genera­ There are a number of issues that I would tion went to law school. like to urge you, dedicated professionals in this Plainly. the intensity of the competition to area, to think about and to reflect on in your get into law school now is far greater than wben workshops and in your future organizational many current hiring partners went to law work. Some of these issues are: school. Today, you will fmd students with 1. The hiring criteria used by employers who backgrounds as accountants, investment visit law schools. bankers, teachers, actors, actresses, doctors, 2. The brevity of the interview that takes place chemists, biologists, flight instructors, at the law school. engineers, paralegals, geologists, social 3. The scantiness of the information sometimes workers, linguists and so forth - backgrounds elicited from the students interviewed. that are highly relevant to the practice of law 4. The emphasis at the law school on certain in our changing society. A student with types of practice. language or technical facility may be far better S. The raising (by virtue of having the place­ qualified for the practice of a particular ment process) of the expectations of students. employer than a student of higher academic 6. The ,closing off to law students in the pro­ standing. As the law becomes more complex cess of options. and as technical and scientific skills become 7. The relationship of the process to the educa­ more relevant in terms of effective representa­ tional mission of the law school. . tion of a client, I think it important that those

• April 1984 • THE ADVOCATE • Page 11 SPRING EXAM SCHEDULE

The foUowing examination will be held on the dates and at the times indicated:

Thursday, April 26, 1984 Friday, May 11, 1984 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Constitutional Law (Hansen, Daly, Sims) 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Civil Procedure (Abrams, Martin, Vairo) 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., New York Practice 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Civil Procedure (Capra) Friday, April 27, 1984 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Estate Administration (Roth) 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Evidence (Martin) 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Banking Law (Allister) 10:00 A. M. to 1:00 P.M. Income Tax (Katsoris) 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Domestic Relations (Phillips) 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Constitutional Law (Whelan) 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Advanced Corporate Tax (Sharpe) 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Corporations (Kessler) 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Commercial Financing (Zinman) Monday, April 30, 1984 Monday, May 14, 1984 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Commercial Transactions (Quinn) 4:00 P~M. to 7:00 P.M. Bankruptcy (Babitt) Tuesday, May 1, 1984 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Federal Courts (Marcus) 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Property (Friedman, Phillips) Wednesday, May 16, 1984 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Constitutional Criminal Law (Capra) 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. Corporations (Lanzarone) 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Advanced Commercial Law (Quinn) 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Remedies (Byrn) 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Property (Madison) 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Evidence (McLaughlin) 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Trusts (McGonagle) Friday, May 18, 1984 Wednesday, May 2, 1984 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Professional Responsibility (Abramovsky) 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Bankruptcy (Zaretsky) Lectures in all courses will continue up to and including Thursday, April 19, 1984. 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Patents (Hansen) All examinations will begin promptly at the times indicated. No student will be permit­ 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Discovery (Marcus) ted to enter the examination room after the first hour has passed nor will any student be 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 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Commercial Paper (Chiang) assignments will be published prior to the examination period. Saturday, May 5, 1984 The examination rooms will be opened 10 minutes before the time scheduled for the 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Immigration Law (Fuller) examination to begin. All students are expected to be in their assigned seats at 5 minutes 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. N.Y. Criminal Procedure (Abramovsky) to the hour so that the examination can begin promptly on the hour. 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Corporate Acquisitions (Eustis) All students are. reminded that they are not to bring books, papers, or scratch papers 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Tax Estates & Trusts (Sharpe) into the examination rooms. When permitted by their respective Professors, an authorized Monday, May 7, 1984 edition of a particular code may be used, or such other materials that have been appro~ed 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Entertainment Law. (Sims) in advance. 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Legislation (Zimmerman) All examination papers must be written in ink. 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Corporate Tax (Schmudde) At the conclusion of the examination, all papers, including scratch paper and the printed 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Tax Shelter (Sharpe) examination, must be returned with the examination books. 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. N.Y. Criminal Procedure (Smith) AU students must sign out at the conclusion of the examination, giving both their name 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Conflict of Laws (Kalmus) and examination number. Tuesday, May 8, 1984 No student may exempt himself or herself from an examination. The omission of an 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Commercial Financing (McLaughlin) examination will result in the student receiving a failing grade therein. 10:00 1:00 Partnership Tax (Schmudde) A.M. to P.M. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSmLE FOR KNOWING AND COMPLYING WITH THE 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Torts (Byrn, Honister, Magnetti) 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 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Tuesday, April 10 Labor Law Career Opportunity Seminar 5 p.m. in Thursday, April 26 Final Examinations begin Moot Court Room Wednesday, May 16 Graduates - party in Faculty Lounge Entertainment Law Pllllel in Pope Auditorium with Clive Davis, Gerard Phillips (from Phillis, Nizer), Martin Silfen, Monday, May 28 GRADUATION CEREMONY Elizabeth McCann (producer of Elephant Man, Amadeus Wednesday, May 30 CAREER CONFERENCE for First Year Day and Second Night Mother, etc.) Year Evening Division Students. Topics will include: " The International Law Journal - Alumni Reception 6:00 to Big Picture Job Market," How to Assess Your Career 8:00 p.m. - Faculty Lounge Goals and the Opportunities, How to Prepare for your Fall Interviews, How to Deal with DiffICult People and Blood Drive - 11.00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12 Situations, Choosing Among Employers; Interview Career Opportunities in Corporate Law - 5:00 p.m. in Training Moot Court Room Coopers & Lybrand Hosting an Informative Seminar on Wednesday, July 18 "Straight From the Horse's Mouth" Program for '85 & Tax Careers in Public Accounting for Second Year '86 Classes: Students pick up materials on the Fall Inter­ viewing Program (Fall 1984 Employer Information Direc­ Students. 4-6 p.m. at the Hemisphere Club; Time & Life Building 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 47th floor. tory wiD be available on this date) and hear a panel of Will include presentations and reception. Contact Roberta interviewers, recruitment personnel and students discuss J. Haynes at (212) 536-2175 by April 2 to participate. " How to Succeed in Fall Interviewes. " Last year more than 500 students attended this valuable program. Plan to be with us!! Monday, April 16 Informative Session for Second Year Evening Division Students: Full-Time position in Corporation Counsel's Of­ Tuesday, July 31 Deadline for submission of materials to participate in Ear­ fice (New York City Law Department) Code Enforcement ly Interview Week Division. Contact Michael Guzzo in the Law School; in­ terviewing may take place depending upon the number Monday - Friday, EARLY INTERVIEW WEEK (before classes begin; more Aug. 20-24 of students attending. than 80 interviewers will be on campus this week) Monday, Aug. 27 CLASSES RESUME FOR THE FALL SEMESTER Thursday, April 19 Last Day of Classes Monday, Sept. 10 FALL ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW PROGRAM: more Friday, April 20 Easter Recess - mid November than 200 interviewers will recruit during this period. Page 12 • THE ADVOCATE • April 1984

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