December 15, 2009 A NOTE ABOUT be of assistance, give us a call. CPPO Hours We will be happy to request SYMPLICITY – For those reciprocity for you. Please note Akron Law alumni who are that most law schools shut Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday actively job searching, please down reciprocity access during 7:30 – 6:30 their fall recruiting activities. Monday & Friday be aware that you can search for job vacancy announcements Akron Law School does not 7:30 – 5:00 accept reciprocity students from any time right from the comfort other schools from August 1 to If you would like to schedule an of your own home or office. November 15. appointment, please call 330-972- There is no need to wait for the 5321 or e-mail Jeanne Kennedy monthly Alumni Career TO ALL NEW OHIO ([email protected]). Connection. All job postings BAR ADMITTEES – that the Career Planning Office Barbara C. Weinzierl, Esq. 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Also, you can purchase the New Lawyer Passport, which gives you a terrific discounted rate on New Lawyer Training – 12 hours for only $200 (under $17 per hour!). You’ll need to join first, as this rate is only available to ABA members. You’ll then use your username and password to access the member pricing. By the way, that username (your email address) and password (which you set) gives you enhanced access to the new website! Be sure to attend the ABA Holiday Sidebar, hosted by the Family Law Section, on Thursday, December 17th, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Bar offices. Enjoy complimentary food and drink as we celebrate the season. I look forward to having you as an active member soon! JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS Attorney Openings Akron, OH – Litigation Attorney Stark & Knoll Co., LPA, an Akron, OH corporate law firm, has a position available for an attorney with at least 5 years of significant business litigation experience. The candidate must possess strong academic credentials and superior writing skills. Preference will be given to those individuals with trial and hearing experience, as well as portable business. The attorney will handle business litigation, insurance defense, trade secret, and employment cases. The culture of the firm and its strong and diverse client base make this a unique opportunity to work with business owners and high net-worth individuals on challenging issues. Competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified individuals should send a resume and writing sample in confidence to: Melissa Shinaberry, Firm Administrator Stark & Knoll Co., LPA 3475 Ridgewood Road Akron, OH 44333 [email protected] Deadline: ASAP Akron, OH – Computer Attorney The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has a position available for an experienced IP/Computer Technology attorney in its intellectual property law department at its corporate headquarters in Akron, OH. Qualified applicants should have a Bachelors Degree, preferably engineering, computer sciences or equivalent, be a graduate of an accredited law school, admitted to at least one state bar and willing to become a member of the Ohio Bar, and have a minimum of 7 years of legal experience in IP or IT agreements. Major law firm experience required. This position is responsible for all legal matters involving the worldwide IT activities of the company and its subsidiaries. Primary emphasis is on computer hardware, software, IP services and the transmission of data worldwide. The incumbent drafts, reviews and negotiates IT agreements relating to computer hardware, software and IP services. Also provides legal advice, training and guidance on copyrights, trade secrets and privacy issues and obtains necessary protection for company generated software. Monitors all laws and regulations pertaining to the transmission of data between countries in those geographical areas where Goodyear and its subsidiaries operate and render legal advice with respect thereto. A competitive benefits package is offered with the starting salary commensurate with experience. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. To apply in confidence, please send your resume to: Bruce J. Hendricks, Associate General Counsel Intellectual Property Law 1144 East Market Street Akron, OH 44316-0001 [email protected] Cleveland, OH – Employee Benefits Attorney The Cleveland office of Littler Mendelson is seeking a full or part-time attorney with a minimum of 3 years of Employee Benefits experience. The candidate should possess excellent academic credentials and his/her experience should include litigation and an extensive labor law background. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume online at www.littler.com. Littler Mendelson is the nation’s premier employment and labor law firm. With over 775 attorneys in 49 offices nationwide, they provide clients with a full range of services in the area of employment relations. Clients expect and receive creative and thorough representation in defending all types of employment-related cases, as well as constructive advice to prevent and resolve employee problems. For more information about the firm, please visit www.littler.com. No telephone calls please. No Recruiters-principals only. Deadline: January 31, 2010 Akron/Cleveland, OH - Registered Patent Attorney/Agent—Electrical/Electronics The Cleveland and/or Akron offices of Hahn, Loeser + Parks LLP are seeking registered patent attorneys/agents with at least three (3) years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the electrical and/or electronics arts. Trademark prosecution experience is a plus. Registered Patent Attorney/Agent—Mechanical - The Cleveland and/or Akron offices of Hahn, Loeser + Parks LLP are seeking registered patent attorneys/agents with at least three (3) years of patent preparation and prosecution experience in the mechanical arts. Trademark prosecution experience is a plus. Trademark Attorney - The Cleveland and/or Akron offices of Hahn, Loeser + Parks LLP are seeking an attorney with at least three (3) years of significant trademark preparation and prosecution experience, alone or in combination with patent prosecution experience in the mechanical or electrical arts. Resumes may be submitted by mail or e-mail to: Jennifer DiCesare Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP Legal Personnel & Recruiting Coordinator 200 Public Square, Suite 2800 Cleveland, OH 44114-2316 216.274.2284 (voice) 216.274.2588 (fax) E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.hahnlaw.com Brooklyn Heights, OH - Attorney Associate Attorney I About us: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. L.P.A., is a growing firm recognized as the nation’s leading Creditors’ Rights law firm. Based in Cleveland, OH., WWR employs over 1,100 people and operates a network of offices in four states. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal collections services through a partnership based on integrity and respect for our clients, our employees, and the communities in which we service. About the position: The members of our bankruptcy team do more than minimize loss in bankruptcies. We examine all aspects of the file and manage the process to protect our client's interests and pursue maximum recovery. Because of our comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy laws and procedures, our clients frequently look to us for guidance in determining what actions to take on a file. As a result of the large volume of bankruptcy files handled, we have daily interaction with judges, trustees and debtors' attorneys. WWR has earned the reputation for being aggressive, professional and honest, and as a result can often resolve matters without filing motions or lengthy proceedings. Our approach leads to success in obtaining a high number of reaffirmation agreements and voluntary surrenders of collateral. It also enables us to more effectively and efficiently process matters where fraud may be present.