The Review of the College of Law Alumni Association University of Kentucky
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the review of the College of Law Alumni Association University of Kentucky. Inc. Fall·Winter 1978 Archibald Cox vifitsCol1egeof Law .•. (captivates attention cr students durjngthi, discussion period. (See page 4.) INSIDE THIS IsSUE: Impact of the New eLE Rule in Kentucky Alumni Recognition of Merit Awards Construction Progress on New Addition Board of Directors, Announcing Law Alumni 1979 RECOGNITION OF MERIT AWARDS Association sponsored by the COLLEGE OF LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION,INC. OFFICERS,1978-79 Charles E. English, President Arloe W. Mayne, Vice President Nominations may now be made for the first Annual Recognition Carroll D. Stevens, Secretary of Merit Awards. The 'Board of Directors of the College of Law Marilyn S. Daniel, Treasurer Alumni Association has established the following award categories: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stephen l. Beshear Outstanding Service to the College of Law Lexington, Kentucky Distinguished Public Service Marilyn S. Daniel Superior Professional Achievement Lexington, Kentucky Outstanding Achievement by a Young Lawyer Charles E. English Bowling Green, Kentucky Hugh B. Hall, Jr. A maximum of four awards will be made at the annual meeting of Pikeville, Kentucky the Association May 24, 1979. All nominations require a minimum John G. Heyburn, II of five sponsors and must be supported by documentation of Louisville, Kentucky nominee achievement. Nominations will be reviewed by the Recognition of Merit Committee for recommendation to the full Lowell T. Hughes Board. Ashland, Kentucky Laramie L. Leatherman louisville, Kentucky Nomination materials should be submitted by April1, 1979 to: Arloe W. Mayne Chair, Recognition of Merit Committee Ashland. Kentucky College of Law Alumni Association John D. McCann University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky 40506 John T. McGarvey Louisville, Kentucky Alfred A. Naif Hopkinsville, Kentucky Neville Smith Manchester, Kentucky Letter from the Editor R. William looms london, Kentucky Response to the last issue of The Review was by far the best evert Howard E. Trent, Jr. We at the College of Law are striving to keep our alumni informed, Frankfort, Kentucky and appreciate your comments or suggestions concerning our efforts. J. Quentin Wesley We thank those who sent words of praise, but we also want to Morganfield, Kentucky encourage any ideas our readers have which they think would im- prove our publication. Many changes are occuring within the LawSchool and every effort is being made to report on these changes. There are, Our best wishes are extended to you for 1979. however, a great many other developments, both within and without the Law School, that are of interest to alumni, friends, faculty and students. Readers are therefore en- Linda Carnes couraged to submit items of general lnterst, of either news or Editor, The Review commentary value, for publication 2 Archibald Cox, top, a special guest of the Col- lege of law this fall, graciously gave of his time and wisdom to both students and facul- ty. During the evening lecture, top right, Cox spoke primarily of ethical problems lawyers face, saying, "Every lawyer is engaged in help- ing people live together, and often must sub- stitute reason for power." At lower right the nationally recognized law authority is shown before the cameras at a news conference held for the media. Archibald Cox Delivers First Swinford Lecture In a day-long meeting with students, in the field of law," said Dean Thomas lewis. He is concerned about the overcrowded faculty and members of the Kentucky Bar B. M, Westberry, president of the Kentucky dockets in our courts, the expense of Association, Archibald Cox, professor at Bar Association, in his introductory remarks litigation, and the tendency to file more and Harvard law School, espoused his views at the evening lecture, said the series is "a more lawsuits, but offered no concrete about matters ranging from the recent Bakke living memorial (to Judge Swinford) which solutions. Cox did suggestthat voluntary, do- decision to the role of the lawyer in today's would somehow inspire all of us to do bigger it-yourself methods may be an answer to society. and greater things." In addition, Westberry some of the legal problems today, but said Cox, who visited and lectured at the said the lectures "are more fitting in his honor that more participation and responsibility is College of law on October 19, was the first than any tangible memorial." needed by members of the neighborhood. "We must rebuild the old idea that man is not guest in the Judge Mac Swinford lecture Cox spoke primarily about the ethical only responsible for himself, but for his Series. He began the day by talking with problems lawyers face, and encouraged neighbors also." students and faculty in the student lounge attorneys to "preserve the independence to A great lawyer comes to understand men and later held a press conference with the consider both what the client thinks (he) and women better than they may know local media. He concluded his visit with an 8 wants and what the other, long-term interests themselves, Cox said. liThe artist can see p.m. lecture in Memorial Hall for students, are-for the client and others." faculty and membersof the Kentucky Bar. cathedrals in the clouds, but can't build a Cox said he is "proud of our profession, and church without the mechanics. The lawyer The lecture series,sponsoredjointly by the convinced that each of us can aspire to live must also be an architect and engineer. His College of law and the Kentucky Bar within the law. In my view, the role of the unique tools are the capacity for logical Association, is named in honor of the late lawyer is that of a conscious expert. Every development and pragmatic attention to Judge Mac SWinford, who was U.S. District lawyer is engaged in helping people live solve the problems," Court Judge for the Eastern and Western together, and (he or she)often must substitute But Cox said he is aware that in describing Districts of Kentucky beginning September reasonfor power." the lawyer's role, he must consider the 11,1937. The theme for all the lectures, to be The best lawyers, Cox said, specialize in breakdowns and the power plays. "Yet, I think held biannually, will be "professional close, imaginative analysis. He encouraged our ideal of the lawyer tells us what we are responsibility". attorneys to use creativity in their work, and trying to do. Our aspirations are a part of us. "Cox was selected as the first lecturer said that past and contemporary history is If our reach exceeds our grasp, then to live becauseof his vast experience and knowledge filled "with the creativity of which I speak." greatly in the iaw lies in the endeavor." 3 College News An Up-Date on the Progress of Our Building Construction of the College of law addition been "very good natured and understanding James said. Whenever feasible, the library is is moving along as scheduled, consequently in the less-than-perfect scheduling." also purchasing material in microform, such changing life at the law school considerably. The addition, which will contain needed as U.S. Supreme Court Records and Briefs for A few recent changes include moving the library space and some additional classroom full opinion cases and U.S. Congressional student lounge to the vending area in the and office space, will add about 25,200 gross bills. basement, abolishing the faculty lounge, and square feet to the law builidng. Constructed "In addition, for the first time, the library moving the first-year lockers into the former at a cost of more than $1.75 million, it is will have adequate office and work space for Student Bar Association office. scheduled for completion in August 1979. the library staff," James said. The library has on request a book theft In addition, alterations have been made in The new portion is being added to the detection system which is expected to be the Spring class schedule which call for a southern side of the building and will include installed in the remodeled library. The number of classes to be held early in the a front entrance which will face Limestone University library has requested funds to morning and late in the afternoon. "Class Street. The additional space will be used to install an automated circulation system. As a scheduling had to be changed because rooms increase the library by about one-third, add part of that network, the law library will 215, 217 and 218 will not be usable," said one classroom and one seminar room, as well participate in this system when it becomes Assistant Dean Paul Van Booven. as student and faculty office space. available. "The acquisition of these systems Because of the room shortage, several law The added 9,000-10,000 square feet of will help the library improve its service to school classes are being held outside the law library space will increase total seating users," James said. building during the Spring semester. The capacity above the American Association of "Colors to be used in the law building Commerce Building, the Agricultural Ex- Law Schools' recommendation of 65 percent, addition, which were selected by the ar- periment Station and the former Porter said William James, College of law librarian. chitects, include shades of browns, tans and Memorial Church, all of which are less than a There will be 95 locked carrels, 38 open whites, Van Booven said. Orange carpet will five-minute walk from the law school, are carrels, and table seating for182 people. Also, be used in the student lounge, faculty lounge being used for classes. the library will have a new volume capacity of and on the first floor of the library.