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

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The Corporate Counsel Society is dedicated to finding alternative career paths for attorneys who wish to com- bine professional business sense and legal practice. Because the traditional law firm practice is not suited to everyone, CCS is committed to edu- cating law students about the alterna- tives available and to educating cor- porate America about the wealth of legal talent available at The Jniversity of Texas at Austin School of Law. CCS gathers and disseminates I iseful information via direct commu- , lication between students and corpo- rate practitioners. CCS accomplishes this through three programs: (1) Guest Speakers, (2) Mentors, and (3) Resume books. Guests include top legal officers from such companies as Conoco and Houston Industries. Corporate counsel practitioners from around the country are available to mentor CCS members. Books con- taining resumes of CCS members are sent to over five hundred American corporations. The Corporate Counsel Society is a successful, young organization that is becoming one of the most popular student societies at the Law School. Corporate Couisel Society Thomas Houston Daniel, Martin Darren Woodward, Michelle Senftleber Miller, Anne Marie Van Buskirk, Chris A Sgarlata. photo by Victor Caivano Corporate Counsel Society — 29

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C Do (C:s r3) 23M arftDon The Chicano Hispanic Law Students Association was formed in order to promote and articulate the needs of Hispanic law students and to recruit and retain Hispanics in the Law School. The association has been involved in activities of concern to Hispanics and Law School commu- nities for over 11 years. ChLSA provides academic, finan- cial, social and career support for its members. The academic support includes participation in the first year Minority Orientation Program(MOP), exam-taking and outlining sessions, and resume and employment prepa- ration. The program focuses on the first year law training areas: case briefing, socratic teaching method, and legal writing. The career area of assistance includes minority job fairs, career services , clerkship, and schol- arship programs coordinated in con- OFFICERS: Geronimo M. Rodriguez, Alumni Relations; Amanda S. Paquet, Secretary, Mike N. Casillas, Public Relations; David A. Montoya, Treasurer, Miguel A. Torres, President. NOT PICTURED: Angelica I. Salinas, Vice-President. junction with the law school and vari- ous corporate sponsors. ChLSA also provides an emergency loan program and has implemented a scholarship fund for its members. The Chicano Hispanic Law Students Association is firmly com- mitted in utilizing legal training to meet the legal problems encountered within the Hispanic community. Members are dedicated to pro bono legal services in Austin. The students devote a portion of their time to evening clinics, individual firms, and the courts to provide consultation, translation, and referrals to those who cannot afford to pay for legal ser- vices. The clinics provide the stu- dents with valuable hands on experi- ence and professional contacts with attorneys in the Austin area working towards this same cause. ChLSA sponsored social mixers, receptions, the annual Fajita Fiesta, and an awards banquet. These activi- ties provide members with an oppor- tunity to meet other law students, pro- fessors, attorneys, and other Austin community leaders. Members also participate in a men- tor program with Austin attorneys who provide rapport, support, and insight to the legal profession and or other outside activities. FRONT ROW: Claudia Elizabeth Lanese, Lino Humberto Ochoa, Enrique Chavez Jr., Gloria Garcia, Brenda Kaye Marmolejo, Michael Nathan Casias. SECOND ROW: John Sabala, Ann a Noel Evans, Staci Lynette Glenn, Raul Arturo Gonzalez, Madeline Vela, Claris Ramos, Carla Margolis. THIRD ROW: David A. Montoya, Cynthia Catalina Llamas, Leslie L. Strauch, Liana E. Olivarez, Mike Torres, Edward J. Garcia, Amanda S. Paquet. BACK ROW: Laura Roxane Hidalgo, Lisa J. Soto, Lucie Lan Jones, Olga Seelig-Sanchez, Manuel Acosta, Stephanie D. Watjus, Geronimo M. Rodriguez. photos by John Foxworth 28 — Chicano Hispanic Law Students Association

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The Environmental Law Society (ELS) is a group of law students with interests ranging from those with a strong desire to practice environmen- tal law to many students who just enjoy learning about new areas of law or those who merely like partici- pating in the group ' s fun activities. ELS meetings typically include guest speakers presenting their views on current issues in environmental law. Speakers represent the public and private sector, plaintiffs and defendants. The 1994-95 gatherings welcomed David Frederick, a plain- tiffs ' attorney; Robert Stewart, a cor- porate environmental lawyer; Professor Pieter Schenkkan; repre- sentatives from the National Wildlife Federation, and a debate on the Endangered Species Act, co-spon- sored with the Federalist Society. Another highlight of the year includ- ed ELS ' s co-sponsorship of an Environmental Careers Day with the Texas State Bar. The membership expanded the law school ' s efforts in recycling, volun- teered with the Sierra Club, Texas Parks Wildlife, and the Environmental Crimes Division of the Texas Attorney General ' s Office. Society members also met with facul- ty and administration to voice con- cerns regarding the law school ' s cur- riculum in environmental law. On a lighter side, ELS members could frequently be found taking day hikes around Town Lake, camping at area state parks and soaking up the sun at the Posse. The Environmental Law Society continued its membership in the National Association of Environmental Law Societies (NAELS) and as always, helped finance a trip to the NAELS Conference in Boston. 6Th f photo by John Foxworth 30 — Environmental Law Society