University of Texas School of Law - Peregrinus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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AROUND TOWNES 1990 PEREGRINUS Assault Flattery — 13

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AROUND TOWNES 1990 PEREGR1NUS ASSAULT AND FLATTERY Many law schools satirize themselves with a musical revue or other type of show, but it is unlikely that any approach the size, scope, or organizational nightmares of Assault Flattery. A St F, which began as a simpler creature in an arguably simpler time {1953}, has evolved into an intricate multi-media event, including dancing, singing, video, professor performances, and, yes, even acting. Although the show may appear chaotic at moments, its planning begins months before Opening Night, as the writing staff starts to sketch out ideas. The really serious work begins in January, when the staff meets before the spring semester begins; most of the show gets written in the first half of January. Auditions for this year's show were held during the first full week of spring classes. The cast and crew of The Blue Barristers, A F’s 1990 program, numbered well over a hundred, and it’s easy to by Mike Yanochik imagine the headaches involved in persuading 110 law students to devote large blocks of time to an extracurricular activity, and then having to synchronize rehearsal schedules to avoid individual time conflicts. However, almost all who saw The Blue Barristers would agree that the time was well-spent. This year's show, which ran the first three nights in March, was almost universally better-liked than 1989‘s show, and it was favorably compared with past favorites. One reason for the show's success, talent and hard work not withstanding, was the ideal show selection. By choosing to base Assault St Flattery 1990 on The Blues Brothers, the production staff ensured that the plot line and the tunes {which were fitted with law-school lyricsjwould be familiar to a high proportion of the audience. This decision contributed to a very accessible and enjoyable show. Assault St Flattery shows arc remembered for how apdy and humorously a particular song, skit, or video captures an aspect of our school or the law. Fortunately, The Blues Barristers contained a number of great moments, a few being Joe Jamail {Joe Cox] singing Somebody to Sue while teaching the Personal Injury Qinic, Justice O'Connor {Bcatta Lewis} showing Justice Blackmon {Lance Long} how well she can fake oral argument in When Harry Met Sandra, and Professor Goode teaching every course in the curriculum in the video Cross-Teaching With Steve Goode {punchline: Law School. Just Fake It”}. Assault St Flattery is a great way to meet people and have a good time. It really is a show that everyone can contribute to in some way. Although it won't be easy, hopefully A F 1991 will top The Blues Barristers, or at least be as much fun to do. 12 — Assault ec Flattery

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AROUND TOWNES 1990 PEREGRINUS 1990 SUSMAN GODFREY MOOT COURT FINAL Fans in Bondage, ct. al. v. I-cn Hughes and |h.c Hunt Management Company involves an appeal of a permanent injunction against a group of baseball fans who erected signs and carried placards in Carraway Park (the Stax Dome”), home of the Floydada Penguins National League baseball team. The signs protested the trade of a popular player, and were generally disparaging of the management. After Hunt Management obtained the injunction, the fans appealed on two grounds. First, Appellants argue that the free speech provision of the Texas Constitution grants greater protection of free expression than docs the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, and the free speech rights of the fans should prevail over the property rights of Hunt Management. Second, the relationship between Hunt Management and the Gey of Floydada is sufficient to create state action. The Appellants were represented by Michael Mucchetti and Myra Chickering. Michael Mucchetti attended The University of Texas as an undergraduate, and received a BBA degree in 1987. He graduated from the Law School in May, 1990, and plans to serve a judicial clerkship with Justice Lloyd Doggett of the Texas Supreme Court. After the clerkship, he will accept a position in the litigation section at Vinson FJkins. Myra Chickering graduated from Texas A M with a degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction. She graduated from the Law School in May, 1990, and plans to work in the litigation section of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, and Feld in Washington, D.C. The Appellees arc represented by Dwayne Goetzel and Scott Sweet. Dwayne Goetzel graduated from Angelo State Univeristy with a BA in history and studied German law at Phillips-Univcrsitat in Marburg. West Germany. Following his graduation from the Law School, he plans to work foe Lewis, DAmato, Brisbois and Bisgaard in San Diego, California. Scott Sweet received a BBA from The University of Texas and graduated from the Law School in May, 1990. He currently serves Vial, Hamilton, Koch and Knox in Dallas. Texas, as an associate. Serving as members of the judging panel for this year's competition were Chief Justice Joe Grcenhill, Jim McCartt, Eric Mayer, Sandy Levinson and Michael Sharloc. 14 — Suinun God free Moot Coo ft Final