Susan Feathers has over 30 years of experience in public interest law, clinical teaching, and career counseling. She received her JD from Northeastern University School of Law and BA/MA from University of Pennsylvania. Feathers has held leadership roles directing public interest programs at several top law schools and has extensive experience in clinical practice, pro bono work, and nonprofit management. She currently serves as the Director of Public Interest Programs at Rutgers School of Law-Newark.
Mark E. Avsec is a partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP and leads their 3D Printing Legal Team. He has experience as both a musician and a lawyer, specializing in entertainment, intellectual property, and technology licensing. He teaches at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and remains active in the music industry as a performer and producer.
This document provides biographical and professional information about Dwight Vick, including his education, academic positions, courses taught, professional memberships, publications, grants, and awards. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and has worked as an assistant professor at several universities, teaching courses in public administration, criminal justice, emergency management, and nonprofit management. He has authored several books and published articles on topics related to substance abuse policy, community drug courts, and nonprofit organizations.
This document is a resume for David P. Waggoner, an attorney based in San Francisco. It summarizes his education, including degrees from Golden Gate University School of Law and the University of Louisville. It also outlines his experience representing clients in the areas of campaign finance, elections and government ethics. Additionally, it lists professional affiliations, selected cases, recognition and publications.
OFBCI marketing and communications report for ICCSV slideshow (for slideshare...Serve Indiana
The document summarizes media coverage of the Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) in 2011. It lists various newspapers, television stations, radio programs, and online publications that covered OFBCI initiatives like the GCSV11 conference, AmeriCorps programs, the launch of the "One Stop Shop" portal, and volunteer opportunities with state parks. It also provides details on OFBCI's use of social media platforms and plans to generate more content and improve websites.
This document lists the professional experience and qualifications of an individual, including:
- Recognition and awards for professional excellence and volunteer work.
- University teaching positions in law and constitutional issues.
- Involvement in bar associations and legal organizations focused on family law, employment law, civil rights, and ethics.
- Experience presenting at continuing legal education seminars on topics such as employment discrimination, civil rights litigation, and family law procedures.
Jessica S. Jackson-McLain provides her curriculum vitae, which details her education, licensure, professional experience, publications, awards, and associations. She received her Juris Doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University. Her professional experience includes work as a student services assistant, graduate legal fellow, legal extern, and law clerk. She is licensed to practice law in Indiana and is involved with several professional organizations.
The transition plan document outlines Muriel Bowser's transition into becoming the next Mayor of Washington D.C. following her election in November 2014. It establishes committees to review current government agencies and develop recommendations to advance Bowser's vision. The committees will focus on priority issues like affordable housing, arts/creative economy, and economic development to promote job creation and opportunities for D.C. residents. Honorary co-chairs include former mayors to advise Bowser, and leadership co-chairs from various sectors will oversee committees and special projects.
Asa Abraham Gregory has extensive experience in political campaigns and community organizations in North Carolina. He has held leadership roles for the Wilson County and 13th Congressional District Democratic parties, managing communications and coordinating volunteers. Gregory has also worked on multiple campaigns as manager, consultant and field organizer. His objective is to utilize his skills to expand networks and disseminate communications to promote organizational goals.
Mark E. Avsec is a partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP and leads their 3D Printing Legal Team. He has experience as both a musician and a lawyer, specializing in entertainment, intellectual property, and technology licensing. He teaches at Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and remains active in the music industry as a performer and producer.
This document provides biographical and professional information about Dwight Vick, including his education, academic positions, courses taught, professional memberships, publications, grants, and awards. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration and has worked as an assistant professor at several universities, teaching courses in public administration, criminal justice, emergency management, and nonprofit management. He has authored several books and published articles on topics related to substance abuse policy, community drug courts, and nonprofit organizations.
This document is a resume for David P. Waggoner, an attorney based in San Francisco. It summarizes his education, including degrees from Golden Gate University School of Law and the University of Louisville. It also outlines his experience representing clients in the areas of campaign finance, elections and government ethics. Additionally, it lists professional affiliations, selected cases, recognition and publications.
OFBCI marketing and communications report for ICCSV slideshow (for slideshare...Serve Indiana
The document summarizes media coverage of the Indiana Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (OFBCI) in 2011. It lists various newspapers, television stations, radio programs, and online publications that covered OFBCI initiatives like the GCSV11 conference, AmeriCorps programs, the launch of the "One Stop Shop" portal, and volunteer opportunities with state parks. It also provides details on OFBCI's use of social media platforms and plans to generate more content and improve websites.
This document lists the professional experience and qualifications of an individual, including:
- Recognition and awards for professional excellence and volunteer work.
- University teaching positions in law and constitutional issues.
- Involvement in bar associations and legal organizations focused on family law, employment law, civil rights, and ethics.
- Experience presenting at continuing legal education seminars on topics such as employment discrimination, civil rights litigation, and family law procedures.
Jessica S. Jackson-McLain provides her curriculum vitae, which details her education, licensure, professional experience, publications, awards, and associations. She received her Juris Doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University. Her professional experience includes work as a student services assistant, graduate legal fellow, legal extern, and law clerk. She is licensed to practice law in Indiana and is involved with several professional organizations.
The transition plan document outlines Muriel Bowser's transition into becoming the next Mayor of Washington D.C. following her election in November 2014. It establishes committees to review current government agencies and develop recommendations to advance Bowser's vision. The committees will focus on priority issues like affordable housing, arts/creative economy, and economic development to promote job creation and opportunities for D.C. residents. Honorary co-chairs include former mayors to advise Bowser, and leadership co-chairs from various sectors will oversee committees and special projects.
Asa Abraham Gregory has extensive experience in political campaigns and community organizations in North Carolina. He has held leadership roles for the Wilson County and 13th Congressional District Democratic parties, managing communications and coordinating volunteers. Gregory has also worked on multiple campaigns as manager, consultant and field organizer. His objective is to utilize his skills to expand networks and disseminate communications to promote organizational goals.
The document summarizes Susan J. Feathers' appointment as the new executive director of the John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service & Public Interest Law at Stanford Law School. It outlines her extensive experience in public interest law and education, including launching award-winning pro bono programs and international initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. As the new executive director, Feathers plans to enhance existing programs and launch new initiatives to engage students and alumni in public interest work.
The document provides information about new developments at Stanford Law School in fall 2007. It summarizes that the law school has launched a new Organizations and Transactions Clinic directed by Jay Mitchell that will provide students experience in public interest law through business and transactional work with nonprofits and small businesses. It also notes that the law school has started an Alumni Mentor-in-Residence program bringing mid-career alumni to campus to counsel students and give lectures in their practice areas of public interest law.
- Perekonomian global berpotensi membaik didukung oleh pemulihan ekonomi AS, China, dan Eurozone berdasarkan indikator PMI di atas 50.
- Current account Indonesia diperkirakan akan membaik mendekati target -3,3% hingga -3,5% pada kuartal IV 2013 sejalan dengan kebijakan ekonomi pemerintah.
- Target harga IHSG direvisi ke level 4.713,46 pada akhir 2013 dan 5.506,11 pada akhir 2014 didukung konsumsi
Perekonomian global membaik dengan pertumbuhan PDB AS dan China, namun Eropa melambat. Inflasi dan pengangguran AS menurun. Rupiah dan obligasi stabil, namun volatil karena geopolitik. PDB Indonesia 5,2% dan diperkirakan naik menjelang pemilu. IHSG diperkirakan mencapai 5.316 akhir tahun.
The document summarizes events at Stanford Law School related to public interest work. It discusses a public interest retreat hosted by the Levin Center focusing on global social justice lawyering. It also notes public interest awards given to SLS students, scholarships won by SLS students from the California Bar Foundation, and successes of the Social Security Disability Project in assisting homeless clients with benefits and housing.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document summarizes New Jersey statutes and court rules related to landlord-tenant law and eviction proceedings. It discusses when a landlord can file to transfer an eviction case from a Special Civil Part court to a Law Division court, rebuttable presumptions against landlord retaliation, and grounds for a tenant to obtain a judgment if an eviction is filed for retaliatory reasons. It also covers stays of eviction warrants and when a court must issue a warrant for possession. The document provides an overview of New Jersey laws governing landlord-tenant disputes and eviction cases.
This document provides information on various public interest opportunities including:
1. Pro bono program training sessions on child support, consumer debt, divorce, and drivers' license restoration projects taking place in January and February.
2. The NYU Public Interest Career Fair on February 4-5 for summer internships and post-graduate employment with over 200 organizations.
3. Upcoming public interest symposia in February on lawyering for social change and winning social justice, as well as post-graduate fellowship opportunities.
Perekonomian global berpotensi membaik didukung oleh data PMI dan ekspektasi penurunan stimulus ekonomi AS. Fundamental ekonomi Indonesia kuat dengan neraca perdagangan surplus dan cadangan devisa tinggi. IHSG berpotensi menguat didorong pertumbuhan ekonomi dan belanja pemerintah menjelang pemilu 2014.
Reksa Dana Premier Ekuitas Makro Plus adalah reksa dana saham yang bertujuan untuk memberikan pertumbuhan investasi optimal melalui pemilihan saham berdasarkan analisis makroekonomi dan kinerja emiten. Reksa dana ini memiliki model kuantitatif yang konsisten dan portofolio yang terdiversifikasi dengan baik.
This document is a resume for Justin Ayars, who is seeking a PR/communications position. He has experience founding and managing several small businesses in Virginia, including a coffee shop, restaurant, and woodworking company. He also has a law degree and worked as a litigation attorney before becoming an entrepreneur. His resume emphasizes his skills in communication, leadership, and bringing creative and logical perspectives together.
Williams_biosketch_PCORI Revised 2_20-submitted _PI rev 2-23-15Neely Williams
Reverend Neely Williams has over 25 years of experience working with communities impacted by social determinants of health such as HIV/AIDS, homelessness, substance abuse, and violence. She has extensive experience building community coalitions and connecting communities to resources. Currently, she serves as a patient representative on the Mid-South Clinical Data Research Network and consults with Vanderbilt University's Community Engagement Research Core on community engagement strategies.
An honorably discharged US Army veteran who has extensive experience as an advocate, researcher, policy director, and lobbyist on a wide range of legal and social issues. He has a bachelor's degree in languages and linguistics, has received several awards for his work, and serves on numerous boards and commissions focused on homelessness, veterans' issues, and criminal justice reform. He is skilled in legal research, data analysis, and communicating with diverse communities.
This document announces a workshop from April 24-26, 2008 organized by Robert Granfield to explore the evolving role of pro bono legal work. The workshop will examine the relationship between pro bono ideals and practice, and the opportunities and limitations of pro bono in expanding access to justice. Over the three days, there will be keynote addresses from Deborah Rhode and Karen Mathis, as well as panels discussing topics like pro bono and legal education, social change, and implementing pro bono in family law cases. The workshop is cosponsored by legal organizations and universities and will bring together scholars to discuss theoretical, empirical, and practical issues regarding pro bono.
The document summarizes Susan J. Feathers' appointment as the new executive director of the John and Terry Levin Center for Public Service & Public Interest Law at Stanford Law School. It outlines her extensive experience in public interest law and education, including launching award-winning pro bono programs and international initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. As the new executive director, Feathers plans to enhance existing programs and launch new initiatives to engage students and alumni in public interest work.
The document provides information about new developments at Stanford Law School in fall 2007. It summarizes that the law school has launched a new Organizations and Transactions Clinic directed by Jay Mitchell that will provide students experience in public interest law through business and transactional work with nonprofits and small businesses. It also notes that the law school has started an Alumni Mentor-in-Residence program bringing mid-career alumni to campus to counsel students and give lectures in their practice areas of public interest law.
- Perekonomian global berpotensi membaik didukung oleh pemulihan ekonomi AS, China, dan Eurozone berdasarkan indikator PMI di atas 50.
- Current account Indonesia diperkirakan akan membaik mendekati target -3,3% hingga -3,5% pada kuartal IV 2013 sejalan dengan kebijakan ekonomi pemerintah.
- Target harga IHSG direvisi ke level 4.713,46 pada akhir 2013 dan 5.506,11 pada akhir 2014 didukung konsumsi
Perekonomian global membaik dengan pertumbuhan PDB AS dan China, namun Eropa melambat. Inflasi dan pengangguran AS menurun. Rupiah dan obligasi stabil, namun volatil karena geopolitik. PDB Indonesia 5,2% dan diperkirakan naik menjelang pemilu. IHSG diperkirakan mencapai 5.316 akhir tahun.
The document summarizes events at Stanford Law School related to public interest work. It discusses a public interest retreat hosted by the Levin Center focusing on global social justice lawyering. It also notes public interest awards given to SLS students, scholarships won by SLS students from the California Bar Foundation, and successes of the Social Security Disability Project in assisting homeless clients with benefits and housing.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The document summarizes New Jersey statutes and court rules related to landlord-tenant law and eviction proceedings. It discusses when a landlord can file to transfer an eviction case from a Special Civil Part court to a Law Division court, rebuttable presumptions against landlord retaliation, and grounds for a tenant to obtain a judgment if an eviction is filed for retaliatory reasons. It also covers stays of eviction warrants and when a court must issue a warrant for possession. The document provides an overview of New Jersey laws governing landlord-tenant disputes and eviction cases.
This document provides information on various public interest opportunities including:
1. Pro bono program training sessions on child support, consumer debt, divorce, and drivers' license restoration projects taking place in January and February.
2. The NYU Public Interest Career Fair on February 4-5 for summer internships and post-graduate employment with over 200 organizations.
3. Upcoming public interest symposia in February on lawyering for social change and winning social justice, as well as post-graduate fellowship opportunities.
Perekonomian global berpotensi membaik didukung oleh data PMI dan ekspektasi penurunan stimulus ekonomi AS. Fundamental ekonomi Indonesia kuat dengan neraca perdagangan surplus dan cadangan devisa tinggi. IHSG berpotensi menguat didorong pertumbuhan ekonomi dan belanja pemerintah menjelang pemilu 2014.
Reksa Dana Premier Ekuitas Makro Plus adalah reksa dana saham yang bertujuan untuk memberikan pertumbuhan investasi optimal melalui pemilihan saham berdasarkan analisis makroekonomi dan kinerja emiten. Reksa dana ini memiliki model kuantitatif yang konsisten dan portofolio yang terdiversifikasi dengan baik.
This document is a resume for Justin Ayars, who is seeking a PR/communications position. He has experience founding and managing several small businesses in Virginia, including a coffee shop, restaurant, and woodworking company. He also has a law degree and worked as a litigation attorney before becoming an entrepreneur. His resume emphasizes his skills in communication, leadership, and bringing creative and logical perspectives together.
Williams_biosketch_PCORI Revised 2_20-submitted _PI rev 2-23-15Neely Williams
Reverend Neely Williams has over 25 years of experience working with communities impacted by social determinants of health such as HIV/AIDS, homelessness, substance abuse, and violence. She has extensive experience building community coalitions and connecting communities to resources. Currently, she serves as a patient representative on the Mid-South Clinical Data Research Network and consults with Vanderbilt University's Community Engagement Research Core on community engagement strategies.
An honorably discharged US Army veteran who has extensive experience as an advocate, researcher, policy director, and lobbyist on a wide range of legal and social issues. He has a bachelor's degree in languages and linguistics, has received several awards for his work, and serves on numerous boards and commissions focused on homelessness, veterans' issues, and criminal justice reform. He is skilled in legal research, data analysis, and communicating with diverse communities.
This document announces a workshop from April 24-26, 2008 organized by Robert Granfield to explore the evolving role of pro bono legal work. The workshop will examine the relationship between pro bono ideals and practice, and the opportunities and limitations of pro bono in expanding access to justice. Over the three days, there will be keynote addresses from Deborah Rhode and Karen Mathis, as well as panels discussing topics like pro bono and legal education, social change, and implementing pro bono in family law cases. The workshop is cosponsored by legal organizations and universities and will bring together scholars to discuss theoretical, empirical, and practical issues regarding pro bono.
Despite providing an 85-page curriculum vitae for consideration in his application for the role of Chief Justice, Makau Mutua was rejected as a candidate to replace Willy Mutunga as the next president of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
Moises E. Quinones has extensive experience working in New York state and local government offices. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from John Jay College with a 3.6 GPA. His experience includes legislative research and correspondence for a New York State Senator, as well as policy work and community outreach for the Manhattan Borough President. Quinones also has experience in theatre production and honors include induction into the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dionnie S. Wynter has over 15 years of experience in higher education and law. She is currently the Campus Director/Director of JD Programs at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where she provides leadership, operations support, and supervision. Previously, she held roles such as Adjunct Faculty at Davenport University, Paralegal at the Justice Initiatives Division of the State Bar of Michigan, and Circuit Court Clerk at the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office. Wynter also has a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Government from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Clifford Rieders is an attorney based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He has over 40 years of experience practicing law and focuses on areas such as medical malpractice, negligence, products liability, and civil rights. He has been admitted to practice law in numerous state and federal courts. Rieders has received several honors and awards for his legal work and involvement in professional organizations.
Sarah F. Wicks is seeking a Master's of Social Work degree and has over 10 years of experience working in social services, community organizing, and archives management. She holds a B.A. in Spanish and has lived and worked in Mexico, Los Angeles, and throughout Iowa. Her professional experience includes coordinating archives acquisitions, managing a digital humanities project documenting the Postville immigration raid, providing legal assistance to immigrants, and operating an organic farm with her husband.
Gabriella C. Ruggiero received her Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law in 2016 and is awaiting admission to the Connecticut bar. She has legal experience in criminal defense, civil litigation, and legal research. Ruggiero holds a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Liberal Studies from Western New England University, where she was involved in various extracurricular activities and organizations.
Stephen Adeyinka is a retired Executive Director of ABSW Senior Citizens Center in New York. He has extensive experience in education, administration, and healthcare. He holds multiple advanced degrees related to public health. Throughout his career, he has held various roles improving healthcare and advocating for communities in Nigeria, Mississippi, California, and New York. Notable projects include reducing infant mortality rates in Nigerian villages and conducting health surveys to improve services for rural communities in Mississippi. Currently retired, he remains actively involved in his community through various boards and committees.
This document provides a summary of Liath Sharon Bricks' education and career experience. It outlines her educational background, including degrees from Georgia State University School of Law, London School of Economics, Rutgers University School of Social Work, and Tulane University. Her career history includes experience in legal externships, nonprofit management roles focused on civic engagement, and disaster relief coordination following 9/11. She has also published on volunteer management.
Jennifer Harrison has extensive experience as an author, editor, grant writer, entrepreneur, paralegal, and talent manager. She has authored or co-authored several graphic novels and books. Her experience also includes freelance editorial work, writing grants for nonprofit organizations, managing bands as the owner of Goddess Management, and working in law firms and as an executive assistant in the entertainment industry.
This document is a résumé for Michael J. Wong, who has over 30 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development, facilitation, and intergroup relations. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, organizational consulting, facilitation, organizational development, and community planning and advocacy. Notable experiences include strategic planning consultant roles for numerous nonprofit organizations across California from 2005 to 2013. He has a J.D. from Hastings College of Law and a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Washington.
This document provides a summary of Barbara Andraka-Christou's education and professional experience. She has a JD from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and is ABD in her PhD in Law & Social Science from the same institution. Her research focuses on regulation of addiction medicine. She has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals and given many presentations. Professionally, she has worked as corporate counsel, an adjunct professor, and in various volunteer roles related to public health, human rights, and animal welfare.
Peter Fishkind is a J.D. candidate at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has held leadership roles in several student organizations and worked as a summer associate at Proskauer Rose LLP and intern at the District Attorney's Office of Nassau County and the American Federation of Teachers. Fishkind earned a B.S. in History summa cum laude from The George Washington University and has experience researching and writing on legal and educational issues.
This document provides biographical information about Carol A. Siemon, including her education, employment history, training experience, and publications. She has over 30 years of experience in child welfare law and policy working for government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities in Michigan. Her roles have included legal counsel, investigator, trainer, director, and consultant with a focus on improving the child welfare system.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Tiffany Samsel that outlines her education, research experience, teaching experience, and university/community service. She received master's and bachelor's degrees in criminal justice with high honors from Saint Joseph's University. She has worked as a research assistant, instructor, and is currently a full-time instructor at Rowan University where she teaches criminal justice courses and advises students. She has participated in various university committees and community organizations.
Pamela Kirkpatrick Sutherland is an entrepreneurial lawyer and advocate with experience in economic development consulting, law practice, and political organizing. She has developed over $100 million in real estate projects, co-founded a venture capital fund and political action committee, and consulted with over 100 potential businesses on development projects in downtown Tucson. Sutherland has an extensive record of publications, presentations, volunteer work, and experience advising startups and small businesses.
Christine Miller is seeking a position that allows her to contribute to the social work profession and enhance lives. She has over 20 years of experience in non-profit management, program development, advocacy, and community outreach. Her experience includes managing programs at the Mental Health Association of New Jersey and serving as a crisis counselor after Hurricane Sandy. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work and has received additional training in areas such as WRAP facilitation.
Susan Feathers has over 30 years of experience in public interest law, clinical teaching, and career counseling. She received her JD from Northeastern University School of Law and BA/MA from University of Pennsylvania. She has held leadership roles directing public interest programs at several top law schools and has extensive experience in clinical practice, pro bono initiatives, and nonprofit management. Currently she is the Director of Public Interest Programs at Rutgers School of Law-Newark where she oversees career counseling and pro bono programs.
This document announces a panel event hosted by Pro Bono Net to discuss innovative approaches to mobilizing law student volunteers to expand access to justice. A panel of experts from legal organizations will share best practices for developing law student pro bono opportunities, with a focus on New York's 50-hour pro bono requirement. The event is free and open to legal services organizations and law school faculty and staff interested in engaging law student volunteers.
The Rutgers Civil Justice and Criminal and Youth Justice Clinics and the Eric Neisser Public Interest Program are presenting a panel on Wednesday, February 10 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. The panelists will include U.S. District Court Judge Madeleine Cox Arleo, U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Hammer, and representatives from the United States Probation Office, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Federal Public Defender. Pizza will be served.
The First Annual Pro Bono Fair will be held on August 27, 2015 from 4-5:30 pm. Guest speaker Ryan P. Haygood of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice will discuss social justice advocacy. Attorneys from 10 public interest organizations including the ACLU, Legal Aid Society, and NAACP Legal Defense Fund will meet with Rutgers Law students interested in public interest practice. Students should contact Susan Feathers for more information on participating in the Pro Bono Fair.
This document invites people to watch a mock trial of the case "People v. Diamond" presented by middle school students from North Star's Downtown and Clinton Hill middle schools in front of Judge Tiffany Williams. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 5-8pm at Rutgers University Hill Hall located at 360 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Newark, NJ. If any questions, contact Ms. Johnston, the Mock Trial Coordinator, at (917) 656-0862 or via email at rjohnston@legaloutreach.org.
This document outlines the schedule for a symposium on education as a civil right hosted at Stanford Law School. The day-long event includes opening and keynote addresses on defining an adequate education and educational rights for linguistic minorities. Concurrent afternoon panels will discuss issues related to high-stakes testing, special education, school desegregation, school choice/charter schools, and closing the achievement gap. Speakers include professors, lawyers, and education experts. The symposium aims to address challenges in ensuring equal and adequate educational opportunities.
This document announces a panel discussion about the 1999 Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C. and E.W., which upheld the rights of people with disabilities to receive state-supported services in the most integrated setting appropriate. The event will take place on April 1st from 4:15 to 6:30 PM at Rutgers School of Law in Newark. It will feature a reception starting at 4:15 PM and the panel discussion beginning at 4:50 PM. The panel will include the lead attorney from the Olmstead case, directors from Disability Rights New Jersey and the Atlanta Legal Aid Society, and a Department of Justice official.
This document announces an event featuring keynote speaker Mariela Castro, Director of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education. The event, titled "The Global Struggle for LGBTQ Rights: Legal, Political and Social Dimensions", will be held on April 10, 2015 at Rutgers School of Law-Newark. It will include panels on interdisciplinary perspectives on the global LGBTQ movement, pioneering legal strategies in the movement, and community-based efforts in the movement. The day-long event will also include an opening remarks, lunch, and closing reception. Registration is required to attend.
1. SUSAN J. FEATHERS
69 Congress Street, Apt. 1
Newark, New Jersey 07102
(973) 353-3079
EDUCATION
Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, MA
J.D., 1987
Awards: Edward V. Sparer Fellow (for work on Halderman vs. Pennhurst)
Internships: Law Project for Multi-Handicapped Children, Prisoners’ Legal Assistance
Project, Jamaica Plain Legal Services, Committee for Public Counsel Services; Daves, Hahn & Levy
(TX civil rights law firm)
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
B.A. and M.A. in Sociology, 1983
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude, Benjamin Franklin Scholar
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Rutgers School of Law-Newark, Newark, NJ
Director of Public Interest Programs October 2014- present
Oversee all aspects of the Rutgers-Newark Eric Neisser Public Interest Program, including career
counseling, pro bono initiatives, and public interest fellows program. Designed and launched pro
bono trainings and projects through which students and attorneys provide assistance to low-income
clients in bankruptcy, consumer debt, family, child support, and resettlement cases. Assisted in
designing and implementing Maida summer internship and post-graduate fellowship program.
Teach for America, Baltimore, MD
Corp Member, November 2012-August 2014
Taught English Language Arts and Special Education at inner-city transformational school.
Albany Law School, Albany, NY
Academic Support Professor
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs 2009-2012
Served as a member of the Dean and President’s senior staff. Organized orientation, commencement
and student trainings. Updated student handbook and policies to ensure compliance with higher
education law. Conducted periodic assessments for student affairs offices and developed strategic plan
for Diversity Affairs Office. Oversaw accommodations process. Worked with the Institutional
Advancement Office on a variety of alumni based fundraising programs. Served as Faculty Moot Court
Advisor, Academic Support Instructor, and Founding Pro Bono Coordinator.
2. Stanford University Law School, Stanford, CA 2007 –2009
Founding Executive Director, Levin Center for Public Service & Public Interest Law
Directed and expanded public interest career counseling, pro bono, and externship programs.
Developed alumni and faculty mentoring programs. Assisted in developing a post-graduate funded
fellowship. Supervised an in-house social security disability pro bono project. Assisted in
fundraising for the Miles Rubin Award, LRAP, and pro bono programs. Organized and lead
professional development trainings for community partners in externship and pro bono programs.
University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Dean for Public Service, Director, Public Service Program, 1998-2007
Directed all aspects of the public interest initiatives including the pro bono requirement, student-run pro
bono projects, public interest scholars program, and public interest career counseling. Supervised
student-led programming including annual public interest auction; public interest symposium, and public
interest journal. Represented the law school at local and national public interest events
program. Served as lead grant writer for the Program and successfully secured grantfunding to
launch the Marshall Brennan Constitutional Literacy Program; the Sparer Summer Public Interest
Funding Program, and Edward V. Sparer Symposium.
CAREER COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Yale Law School, Career Development Office, New Haven, CT
Director of Public Interest Program, 1996-1998
Provided individualized counseling to students and alumni pursuing public interest careers. Designed
and launched a service-learning program. Assisted in designing the Arthur Liman
Fellowship. Spearheaded efforts to expand summer funding and LRAP programs.
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY
Public Interest Advisor, 1994-1996
Counseled students and graduates on all aspects of career planning in public interest and government
work. Advocated for expansion of summer funding and LRAP programs.
CLINICAL AND PUBLIC INTEREST PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Hofstra Law School Hempstead, NY
Instructor, Legal Writing and Appellate Advocacy 1991-1994
Clinical Fellow: Criminal Defense and Constitutional Litigation Clinic
Supervised students in criminal defense and constitutional litigation clinics. Shared
responsibility for planning curriculum, classroom instruction, and supervision of law students.
The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Appeals Bureau, New York, NY
Senior Associate Appellate Counsel 1987-1991
Represented indigent criminal defendants on direct appeal and in post-conviction proceedings. Argued
frequently before the Appellate Division, First and Second Department and the New York Court of
Appeals.
3. OTHER EXPERIENCE
Certified ESL Instructor
Certified Yoga Instructor, 1987-present
Founding Manuscript Editor and Editorial Board Member, HYPATIA, Journal of Feminist
Philosophy (Pergamon Press: Oxford), 1983-1987
Piano Accompanist, Ballet Classes, 1976-1987
SELECT PUBLICATIONS
Feathers, Susan. Best Practices for Recruiting, Training and Supervising Law Students,
(forthcoming with Pro Bono Net)
Feathers, Susan. Leveraging Resources to Create Statewide Pro Bono Programs, ABA
Pro Bono Resource (2012)
Feathers, Susan. Tips for Retooling Public Interest Career Advising in a Tough
Market, National Association of Law Placement Bulletin (2012)
Feathers, Susan. Community Based Pro Bono: Serving the Unmet Legal Needs of Homeless
Veterans, New York State Bar Association, and Pro Bono News (2011)
Feathers, Susan, Angus Love. The Supreme Court: Tribal land claims, and the Doctrine
Of Discovery: Trampling on the Walking Purchase, NLG Practitioner, Volume 65 (2008)
Feathers, Susan. Civil Gideon Movement, ABA Litigation Newsletter (2007)
Feathers, Susan and Cynthia Feathers. Iroquois Influence on American Democracy,
Government Law and Policy Journal (2006)
Feathers, Susan, Introduction: Terrorism and the Constitution, University of
Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law, (2004)
Feathers, Susan, Suing the Government in a Post-Velazquez Era, University of Pennsylvania
Journal of Constitutional Law, (2003)
Feathers, Susan. Co-Editor. Launching Public Interest Careers (NALP: 2007, 20011)
Feathers, Susan and Stephan Park. Launching Public Interest Careers (Puritan Press: 1008)
4. SELECT PRESENTATIONS
Creating Statewide Pro Bono Programs, ABA Equal Justice Conference May 2011
The Intersection of Public Interest Practice and Pro Bono, NYSBA Conference June 2010
Private Lawyer in the Public Interest, Pro Bono in the Legal Profession (Stanford) April 2009
The American Legal Profession: Current Controversies, Future Challenges (Baldy Center)March 2008
Civil Gideon, Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Conference March 2007
Services Pro Bono Partnership, ABA Equal Justice Conference March 2006
SYMPOSIA PLANNER (select)
Racial Bias and the Militarization of Police, Rutgers Race and Law Journal 2014
Legal Political and Social Dimensions of LGBT Movement 2014
Global Dimensions of Social Justice Lawyering, Trina Grillo Retreat 2009
Education Reform, Stanford Law School 2008
Judicial Responses to International Violence 2007
Civil Gideon: Making the Case (with the ABA) 2006
35th Anniversary of the Community Economic Development Act 2004
Suing the Government in a Post-Velasquez Era with Penn Law Constitutional Law 2002
Social Movements and Law Reform (Penn Law Review) 2001
Unlock America: Prisons and Policing in the 21st Century 2000
SELECT BOARDS
Executive Board Member, National Association of Pro Bono Professionals, 2014-present
Board Member, NY Bar Association Lawyers Assistance Program, 2011-2013
Taskforce Member, New York State Bar Association Veterans’ Taskforce 2011-2012
ABA Pro Bono Week, Planning Committee 2010-2011
Equal Justice Works Conference, Pro Bono Conference Planning Committee 2006, 2011
Executive Board Member, New York Civil Liberties Union 2011-2012
Executive Board Member, Lawyers’ Assistance Project 2010-2012
Board of Advisors, Equal Justice Works 2007-2009
Executive Board Member, AALS Pro Bono Section 2006-2009
Executive Board Member, Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project 2006-2009
Executive Board Member, Community Legal Services of Philadelphia 1999-2007
Delivery of Legal Services Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association 1998-2007
Executive Board Member, Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project 1998-2005
Board Member, Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for Indigent Program 1998-2002
5. SELECT AWARDS
Community Leader Award, Rutgers Black Law Students Association February 2015
Best Secondary Teacher, REACH Partnership October 2013
NYSBA Pro Bono Award September 2012
PS Law Net Award November 2014
Advocate for Justice, Philadelphia Bar Association LGBT Committee January 2001
Pro Bono Publico Award, American Bar Association June 2000
Advocacy Award, Central American Refugee Workers’ Rights Project December 1995