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

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American Journal of Criminal Published three times a year, the American Journal of Criminal Law is one of the largest and longest-run- ning UT Law School publications (established 1972). The Journal is a nationally recognized law review ded- icated exclusively to providing a forum for scholarly debate on the criminal law and its related issues. The Journal continues to attract submissions from top scholars. This year ' s volume included a Special Issue on capital punishment jurispru- dence as well as two other issues encompassing a wide variety of top- ics of interest to the criminal law prac- titioner and scholar. Law firms, courts, libraries, and law enforcement agencies in the fifty states and in fifteen foreign countries subscribe to the Journal. The U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal, U.S. District Courts, and numerous state supreme courts have cited the Journal. The Journal is the only law school publication with active first-, second-, and third-year members. The Journal offers membership to first-year stu- dents earning the highest grades in their criminal law course, and partici- pates in winter and spring write-on competitions for first- and second- year law students. By contributing to the publication of the Journal members enhance their writing and analytical skills. Each member then has the opportunity to apply these skills by writing a note or three casenotes and a book review. While the demands of meeting pub- lication schedules are significant, the Journal is committed to maintaining a congenial atmosphere. Likewise, the Journal is committed to accommodat- ing the wide spectrum of views held by the membership which is racially, ethnically, and politically diverse. FRONT ROW: Anthony W. Geller, Thomas W. Robertson, Tim E. Sorrells, Charlie K. Eldred, Marc E.Vockell, Melissa G. Stringer, Patrick L. DeLaune, Autumn C. Gray, Ashley P. Polk, Ashley E. Bates, Karen J. Tracy, Sara M. Forlano, Chase A. Perry, John N. Schwartz. SECOND ROW: Aimee R. Young, Stefan C. Sciaraffa, Amy E. Lee, Jon E. Sommer, Ken C. Moursund, Katherine E. Wilbourn, Susie D. Rosenthal, Ed A. Klein, Elizabeth A. Klaas, Sylvia Y. Escobedo, James P. photo by Mark Sims Armstrong, J. Chris Wood, Saul Pedregon, Tim M. Bowne, Jon P. Harmon, Juan F. Alanis, Marcus Lopez, Aaron J. Bennett. BACK ROW: Jason C. Rodgers, Dan J. Quinn, Jeff. Carleton Kubin, Chris P.Fisher, Melissa J. Masat, Steven M. Todd, Frederick W. Sultan, Richard G. Wilson, Robert G. Loewy, Paul D. Trahan, F. Jonathan Farren, Chris W. Schrauff, Don W. Minton, Don R. Eller, Bryan D. Pollard. American Journal of Criminal Law — 23

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The Aggie Law Students ' Association is a social and profes- sional organization and support group dedicated to surviving in a hostile environment. The Aggie Law Students hold regular meetings and sponsor a variety of social activities. In addition, they publish an annual resume book and provide an oppor- tunity for students to meet with Aggie attorneys working in the Austin area. FRONT ROW: Mary Flowerree Walters, Clay R. Simmons, Oskar I. Nisimblat, Secretary, Lori M. Tullos, President, Wilhelm E. Liebmann, Vice-President. SECOND ROW: Vanessa Ann Gonzalez, Michael Steven Perez, Tammy Michelle Holt, Ingrid Michelle Warren, Daniel E. Hinde, Jamie Spencer, Scott P. Baker, Christine S. Elizardo. THIRD photo by Mark Sims ROW: Jay E. Stuemke, H. Shannon Tyson, Ed Klein, Paul Trahan, Juan F. Alanis, Michael Anthony Blake, Arthur J. Brady, Russell Langley. BACK ROW: Brian Scott Blackman, Staci Lynette Glenn, Stephanie Diane Watjus, Angelica Ines Salinas, Richard Gregg Byrd, Brandon Scot Pierce, Ray Thomas Torgerson, Patrick Keith Gendron. 22 - Aggie Law Students Association

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Asian-Amer can Law Students AssocMon photo by Mark Sims The Asian-American Law Students Association provides academic and career support for all interested law students. Every year ALSA sponsors se mi- nars on outlining, exam preparation, and an informal O and A for course selection. Members maintain a course outline bank and information on legal recruiters. Last year ALSA began a minority resume book with Career Services which has been extremely successful. Additionally, mentors and general advice to fresh- laws is provided to ease the transition into law school. ALSA encourages academic and pro bono activities for members. This year two teams were sent to the FRONT ROW: Jeffrey T. Liu, Dan Y.S. Chin, Eiji Kobayshi, Roger Hsia, David R. Joe, Stephen C. Lee, Prakash Balan. BACK ROW: Mirut P. Dalai, Raymond W. Chang, sue M. Lee, Ann U. Nguyen, Charlene H. Tsang, M. Nicole Morrison, Rina S. Wong, Nancy Shen. Thomas Tang Moot Court Southwest Competition and won the tournament. One team advanced to the National Finals in California. The Asian-American Law Students Association has numerous social functions, including formal and infor- mal dinners, happy hours and special activities such as a haunted house tour. The support group also extends beyond the law school. ALSA is very active with the Asian American Bar Association of Austin, so that stu- dents can meet and develop personal and professional contacts with area lawyers. Members maintain contacts with Asian-American student groups at The University and in the Nation at large. ALSA officers and members are always willing to help students vvith any problems or questions they may have. ALSA intends this tradition to continue after graduation to provide a worldwide network of UT alumni. 24 – Asian-American Law Students Association