Winter 2012 — The Reporter 1 · By Araj F. Ahmed, International Board Member-At-Large (Robert E. Redding Alumni Chapter) I’m sure you are all sick of hearing about networking

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FFFFFeatureatureatureatureatured Ared Ared Ared Ared ArticlesticlesticlesticlesticlesMessage From the International Justice ..................... 4

Selling Yourself Is Not All About You ....................... 5

Networking Is Not a Dirty Word! ............................ 6

Access and Build Your P.A.D. Network ..................... 8

Speed Networking ................................................... 9

Networking Isn’t Just For Job Hunting .................. 11

P.A.D. Halloween Events ........................................ 13

From Zero to Sixty ................................................ 14

A Love Affair With P.A.D. ..................................... 15

Networking Works: P.A.D. Success Stories ............. 17

In Memoriam: Robert A. Gammage ....................... 18

Legalese For Teens .................................................. 19

I’m a Travelin’ P.A.D. .............................................. 20

Get the Social “In” .................................................. 22

From the P.A.D. Archives ....................................... 23

Andrew D. Sagan, Executive Director345 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 • Volume 64 – Number 3

Published quarterly. An official publication of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International.Postmaster send change of address to 345 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA.

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Declaration of Purpose“The purpose of this Fraternity shall be to form a strong bonduniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Benchand Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals ofliberty and equal justice under law; to stimulate excellence inscholarship; to inspire the virtues of compassion and courage; tofoster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfareof its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, andcultural advancement; so that each member may enjoy a lifetime ofhonorable professional and public service.”

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MMMMMessage Fessage Fessage Fessage Fessage Frrrrromomomomomthe Internationalthe Internationalthe Internationalthe Internationalthe InternationalJJJJJustice:ustice:ustice:ustice:ustice:Winter Is Coming

By Ronald J. Winter (Alden Chapter),International Justice

No, this is not a Game of Thronesreference; I have never seen the series.

This is, instead, an acknowledgment of what lies ahead. As we enterthe fourth quarter of the calendar year, several benchmarks appear.Founder’s Day marked the deadline for submission of spring calendarsand final exams signal the end of the fall semester fraternity activity.Winter looms.

Historically a time for hibernation in the animal kingdom, winterin P.A.D. must be a time of activity. Chapter officers need to be in touchover the winter break to communicate the goals and duties of each toguarantee successful spring programming. District Justices should betalking to our Chapter Justices to encourage the continued work onbehalf of the Fraternity during their rest period. This is not a time torest on the laurels of the fall semester.

Be proud of what you have accomplished? Of course. Pat yourselfon the back for a “job well done”? Naturally. Sit around waiting forclasses to resume in the spring? Not a good use of time. Time seems tobe the most elusive commodity to law students.

We are wrapping up a tremendous fall semester and we are on paceto break the record for law student initiations. We have just concludedanother Pre-Law Conference with record attendance. Our AlumniChapters are meeting and conducting programs to assist our studentsand young attorneys with learning about the practical side of a legalcareer. Momentum is on our side.

I’m counting on our members at all levels to keep activity goingright through the winter break. Our goal of 6,000 new law studentmembers is within reach, but only if we make a concerted effort to haveeffective programming throughout the spring semester, and follow thatwith real, earnest recruitment efforts. That starts with having a plan,then executing the plan this spring.

Between the fall and spring lies winter. We cannot afford to hunkerdown and be dormant during this period between semesters. I urge youto push on through and recreate the success that we’ve achieved this fall.The danger is that we fail to take advantage of the time this break affords.The message here is to alert you to what lies ahead so that you willprepare for what’s at stake.

Winter is coming.

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1. Pull, don’t push.Make the focus onawareness instead of abottom line.

2. Create a standard emailsignature.

3. Cross promote. i.e. linkyour LinkedIn page inyour email signature.

4. Be consistent.

5. Use a ‘human voice’; bepersonable.

HHHHHooooow to Mw to Mw to Mw to Mw to MakeakeakeakeakeConnectionsConnectionsConnectionsConnectionsConnections

1. Have confidence

2. Join organizations

3. Smile and laugh

4. Have an opinion andshare it

5. Invite people (events,coffee, etc.)

6. Remember people’snames


SSSSSelling elling elling elling elling YYYYYourself Iourself Iourself Iourself Iourself Is Ns Ns Ns Ns Not All Aot All Aot All Aot All Aot All About bout bout bout bout YYYYYouououououBy Cory Freeman, Content Editor, The ReporterSince the establishment of this networking themed issue, I have spent months studying the art of networking.

I have studied how to find a network, how to conduct yourself within a network and how to make that network workfor you. I found, to put it simply, networking is how this world functions. With the contributions of experiencedP.A.D. members and legal professionals, this issue will detail how to use your personal and P.A.D.s notoriouslywonderful network.

But before you further your networking knowledge, let it be known that your first impression holds the heaviestweight in your success. It is common knowledge that one should make a good impression but today, your firstimpression can start weeks before an interaction.

When you begin to seriously network, clean up your social media. Make sure your Facebook profile is private anddo the same for your Twitter account (no one expects perfection, so keep a low profile). International board Member atLarge, Brother Jay Ross, suggests, “not to put anything on your Facebook that you wouldn’t want people on the streetto see. If you want to, make a separate, professional Facebook account so you can befriend professional contacts.” If youmake a networking connection, don’t sent a Facebook friend request right away; wait a week or two.

Make certain you have a LinkedIn account. If someone is interested in you professionally, they will research you.Put your best face forward by giving them flawless social media pages. Also be sure your email address is professional;if it is currently [email protected], please change it.

When you do have a face-to-face interaction, be confident. If you’re not, pretend you are; it will work. Sell yourselfto everyone you meet in the most subtle ways. Listen more than talk and ask follow up questions. If you are fake, peoplesee it; be sincere in what you say and relate what they said to yourself to show commonality. However it is importantto stay on topic. Ask ‘feel good’ questions and build rapport.

Talk to people next to you, put your technology away and let the networking begin. P.A.D. is an amazing network—use it. If you would like any networking ideas or tips in general or as it relates to P.A.D., please contact me at [email protected].

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Redding Alumni Chapter)I’m sure you are all sick of hearing about networking but, here’s the

thing—if you want to get that job, you need more than just a good resumeand cover letter. You need to get your foot in the door and give employers areason to pick you out of hundreds of applicants.

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2. DDDDDononononon’’’’’t be a jert be a jert be a jert be a jert be a jerk and donk and donk and donk and donk and don’’’’’t get inebriated!t get inebriated!t get inebriated!t get inebriated!t get inebriated! When meeting ANY attorneyat ANY function, keep in mind that this is someone who might be able tohelp you find a job. If you are acting unacceptably, not only will they nothelp you, they might warn others about your bad behavior. The legalcommunity can be a tight-knit one! On that note, if you are going to friendan attorney on Facebook, keep in mind that they are not just looking at youas a friend, but as a future attorney. Act like it!

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5. Keep in touch!Keep in touch!Keep in touch!Keep in touch!Keep in touch! Did you meet someone really interesting at an alumnipanel? Did they give you their card? That means it’s ok to email them! So,their company might not be hiring right now – it doesn’t mean they won’tbe hiring three months from now. Keep a list of your contacts, especially theones you really connected with. Email them monthly; ask how they aredoing and fill them in on how you are doing. Try to meet for coffee now andthen. If something opens up, you will be on their radar and they will knowwhere you are in your job search!

Now, go out there and use these tips. Remember, your P.A.D. Brothersand Sisters are here to help! Coming to DC to visit? What a perfectopportunity to throw in a networking lunch or P.A.D. Reception. Considerthis an open invitation to network with me and the other alums of the RobertE. Redding Alumni Chapter!

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By Arturo Holmes (P.A.D. Intern)Interning at P.A.D. Headquarters

is Godsend because I have access tohistorical documents, photos, and theunderstanding of how a Fraternityoperates and it’s everyday process.During my internship, I amleading the chartering effort for aPre-Law Chapter at Morgan StateUniversity (MSU).

So far, I’ve had the opportunityto participate in the Pre-LawLeadership Symposium on how tobecome an effective leader. I wasfortunate to have the uniqueopportunity of a face-to-facediscussion with Byron K. Rupp,Director of Pre-Law Operations,what to expect while chartering andas a member. His knowledge,understanding, and excitement forP.A.D. inspires me to keep going.

While chartering, I have been ableto use my new P.A.D. roots to establishconversations with P.A.D. members Imeet by coincidence. In November Iattended the Ravens Stadium WatchParty for the 2012 Presidential Electionand met three P.A.D. attorneys. Theyembraced me with open arms andexpressed interest to attend ourinstallment ceremony and events.

The excitement our futuremembers display further extends mydetermination and passion for whatwe are accomplishing. The best partabout this experience is the potentialwe have to make a difference not onlyon campus but in the community.We have big plans this springsemester and I hope other Chaptersattend in support. The charteringmembers of MSU Pre-Law Chapterare more than appreciative andgrateful for this opportunity.


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Showdown with Philadelphia Assistant DistrictAttorney Carlos Vega against renowned DefenseAttorney Fred Perri. The presiding judge wasHomicide Judge in the Philadelphia Court ofCommon Pleas Jeffery P. Minehart.

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• Goldwater ChapterGoldwater ChapterGoldwater ChapterGoldwater ChapterGoldwater Chapter hosted their 2nd Annual CasinoNight which is a fundraising, social and networkingevent. They reached out to local alumni to purchasetickets and raise money for their attendanceto the 2013 P.A.D. Mock Trial Competition.

• Hull Chapter Hull Chapter Hull Chapter Hull Chapter Hull Chapter co-sponsored “Lunch witha Lawyer.”

• Whittaker ChapterWhittaker ChapterWhittaker ChapterWhittaker ChapterWhittaker Chapter (bottom right picture)hosted their annual Tiki Cruise with over100 Chapman students, alumni and aformer District Justice in attendance for anight of fun, food, and dancing aboard a 3hour “Tiki Boat” cruise.

• Bradwel l ChapterBradwel l ChapterBradwel l ChapterBradwel l ChapterBradwel l Chapter hosted a fraternalbonding Laser Tag event.

• Bedell ChapterBedell ChapterBedell ChapterBedell ChapterBedell Chapter carved pumpkins withchildren at the Jacksonville Zoo.

• Fletcher ChapterFletcher ChapterFletcher ChapterFletcher ChapterFletcher Chapter collected over 150 lawschool books for “Books Behind Bars” to donate to Alachua County Jail.

• UUUUUnivnivnivnivniversity of Fersity of Fersity of Fersity of Fersity of Florida Plorida Plorida Plorida Plorida Prrrrre-Law Chaptere-Law Chaptere-Law Chaptere-Law Chaptere-Law Chapter hosted breakfast during UF Graduate and Professional Day and alaw admissions panel with representatives from 17 law schools.

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• MMMMMcKcKcKcKcKellar Chapterellar Chapterellar Chapterellar Chapterellar Chapter (top right picture) participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

WWWWWant to get published?ant to get published?ant to get published?ant to get published?ant to get published?All P.A.D. members and Chapters are encouraged to submit

articles, photos or blurbs at any time for publication in The Reporter,on the weekly P.A.D. Spotlight or on Facebook.

What can you submit? We want your professional or academicaccomplishments, Chapter events or anything relation to theFraternity or the law field. If you have something to share, emailCory Freeman at [email protected]. You can also write to us at thereturn address on the back of this issue or call the Executive Officeat 410-347-3118.


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By B.J. Maley, International Board Member-At-Large(West Suburban Alumni Chapter)

A great selling point to potential members duringrecruitment is the P.A.D. network and the opportunitiesit brings. Through P.A.D., students have theopportunity to know alumni and maintain thoseconnections made as students that make a valuable partof their professional network post-graduation. Asnetworking is the focus of this issue, this is a greatopportunity to learn how the P.A.D. Network can beaccessed and utilized by students and alumni.

StudentsStudentsStudentsStudentsStudents: Hopefully at your initiation an alumnusspoke about the student-alumni relationship andencouraged you to reach out to ‘seasoned’ P.A.D.members. Your Chapter Justice commended his remarksto you by saying, “The development and maintenanceof a special relationship between the student and alumnimembers of Phi Alpha Delta is of vital importance andis a unique characteristic of our Fraternity.” Despite thismessage, too often Chapters have limited interactionwith alumni or the relationship is limited to Chapterleaders and key alumni members. So, how do studentsget to meet alumni?

IIIIInvite Local Alumni to Chapter Envite Local Alumni to Chapter Envite Local Alumni to Chapter Envite Local Alumni to Chapter Envite Local Alumni to Chapter Evvvvventsentsentsentsents. Thisdoesn’t mean just planning alumni networking events.Invite alumni to social events or to speak at your nextmeeting. Recent graduates and former officers are greatmembers to contact first. Build from there. (Rememberto give plenty of notice!)

PPPPParararararticipate in Pticipate in Pticipate in Pticipate in Pticipate in Prrrrrojects that Iojects that Iojects that Iojects that Iojects that Invnvnvnvnvolvolvolvolvolve Alumni Oe Alumni Oe Alumni Oe Alumni Oe Alumni Outrutrutrutrutreach.each.each.each.each.You can volunteer in your Chapter’s alumni committee,assist the Executive Office with the Lost Member Program(email [email protected] for more info), build your Chapterhistory by contacting past members for information,photos, etc., contact alumni to attend or speak at eventsor volunteer as liaison to local Alumni Chapters. Thereare many ways to connect with alumni.

A A A A Attend Local Alumni Chapter Ettend Local Alumni Chapter Ettend Local Alumni Chapter Ettend Local Alumni Chapter Ettend Local Alumni Chapter Evvvvvents. ents. ents. ents. ents. The AlumniChapters are thrilled to have students participate in theirevents and are grateful to have you there. Contact yourlocal Alumni Chapter for upcoming events.

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RRRRReach out to Peach out to Peach out to Peach out to Peach out to P.A.D. M.A.D. M.A.D. M.A.D. M.A.D. Members at Nembers at Nembers at Nembers at Nembers at Non-Pon-Pon-Pon-Pon-P.A.D..A.D..A.D..A.D..A.D.Events. Events. Events. Events. Events. Use your common membership as an icebreakerand introduce yourself at non-fraternity functions thatfeature P.A.D. attorneys. You can check for P.A.D.members on the online directory at pad.org. Ask yourChapter officers for assistance using the online directory.

AlumniAlumniAlumniAlumniAlumni: First, remember to “pay it forward”. Weencouraged you as a student to reach out to alumni andwe encourage you as alumni to take the student call orrespond to their email. The benefits of the P.A.D. networkdon’t benefit only students! Even if you already have ajob, you can derive benefits as an alumnus.

Professional Referrals. Professional Referrals. Professional Referrals. Professional Referrals. Professional Referrals. One lawyer cannot beeverything to every client. When making a referral, doyou refer the potential client to a P.A.D. member?P.A.D. members are throughout the world and practicein every conceivable area of law. Our instinct shouldbe to find that referral through P.A.D. Make sure youhave your online directory profile complete and up todate, including identification of your field(s) of practiceso other members can find you and make similarreferrals. Visit pad.org to update your profile.

Establish relationships by participating infraternity functions and in the P.A.D. social andprofessional networks online– they will think of youwhen making referrals!

Advice and Assistance. Advice and Assistance. Advice and Assistance. Advice and Assistance. Advice and Assistance. If you are unfamiliar with anarea of law, it may take hours of research to learn theanswer to a question. Be a hero to your client! Place aquick call or email to a P.A.D. that practices in that areaand get a quick answer at no cost to your client andwithout hours of tedious research. You can also getpointers about appearing before a particular judge orwhich process server or court reporting service to use.Remember, you want to be able to call on the P.A.D.network for this kind of assistance, so you should alsoprovide this kind of assistance to fellow P.A.D.s.

IIIIIdentify dentify dentify dentify dentify YYYYYourself and Oourself and Oourself and Oourself and Oourself and Others as Pthers as Pthers as Pthers as Pthers as P.A.D. M.A.D. M.A.D. M.A.D. M.A.D. Members.embers.embers.embers.embers.During his remarks after his installation as InternationalJustice, Ron Winter mentioned that in his professionallife he reaches out to attorneys and asks, “Are you amember of my Fraternity?” Most of us interact withattorneys daily; are we asking them about P.A.D.? Remindyour brothers and sisters of their membership andencourage their involvement.

These are a few tips to access and build your P.A.D.Network. Take advantage of these ideas and share yourson the P.A.D. social networking sites accessible fromour home page.


SSSSSpeed Npeed Npeed Npeed Npeed NetworetworetworetworetworkingkingkingkingkingBy Kelly Parry (Story Chapter Clerk)Last spring, Story Chapter

created a networking event basedon an unusual premise—speeddating. The idea was thatnetworking events are great, butsometimes students have a difficulttime getting any valuable one-on-one time with attorneys. LeahFarmer, then Recruitment Chairand current Story Chapter Justice,took the idea and ran with it.

The goal was to create a low-stress, high-result networkingarena. Sister Leah, the ExecutiveBoard, and Junior Board membersGoli Rahimi (now Vice Justice)and Ryan Gardner recruitedeighteen local attorneys, includingseven P.A.D. Alumni Chaptermembers to participate. These attorneys practice in a variety of areas including criminal law, civil litigation,family law, and real estate.

Attorneys were seated at individual tables around a large communal area on DePaul’s campus. The 48 registeredP.A.D. members arrived during their assigned time slot for three rotations, they could register for up to four slots,and selected an attorney whose practice most aligned with their interests. Every eight minutes the student wouldmove one seat to the right as the attorneys stayed to speak with the next student in rotation. During the eight-minute sessions, students were encouraged to focus on all networking aspects including resume building, learningabout an attorney’s field, interview simulation, and practiced “elevator pitches.”

As a result, two students received summer clerkships and multiple DePaul faculty members, alumni, and P.A.D.Chapters have inquired about the logistics of the program. Students are already looking forward to the event again inspring 2013 and Story Chapter has full expectations to make ‘Speed Networking’ an annual event.

Congratulations toBrother Michael A.Lampert, Esq. on his recentelection as Chairman of theTax Section of the FloridaBar. Brother Michael is theformer Justice of RutledgeChapter at Duke Universityand has supported his

Fraternity since induction in 1981. A practicingtax lawyer, he has previously served as a Directorof the Tax Section’s Education, Administration andLong Range Planning Divisions.

RRRRRecrecrecrecrecruitment Nuitment Nuitment Nuitment Nuitment NotesotesotesotesotesRecruitment success differs for each Chapter.

Some initiate only a handful of new members peryear where others initiate hundreds. The successof recruitment is a great feeling, no matter theresult. The following Chapters want to share theirexciting Fall recruitment numbers: WhittakerChapter initiated 30 new members; CarmodyChapter initiated 24 new members; and BedellChapter initiated 50 new members! Remember,the goal is to always “meet or beat” the all-timerecord. Keep up the great recruitment and afraternal welcome to all new P.A.D.s!


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Law Treasurer)If you ask the students of the Binghamton

University Pre-Law Chapter why they chose to join,they will emphatically respond with “networking.”A great way to network is with P.A.D. alumni, whoare more than important to us. Many alumni come

back to celebrate with us whether it be at Parade Day or Alumni Weekend.But what exactly does “networking” mean? A network is defined as a supportive system of sharing

information and services among individuals and groups that have a common interest. This year, our Chaptertook serious action to increase our supportive alumni system. During Alumni Weekend, we invited thefounding fathers and former members of our Chapter, who joined in the ’90s, to share insight and help usmake informed decisions about a potential legal career. Those who visited included founding members JohnTax and Scott Dinstell (Jay Chapter), along with former members Frank Vellucci and Michael Schnall. Almostall of these men are practicing attorneys, with the exception of Dinstell who pursued a business career.

We left the meeting informed with what to expect of a legal career and the rigors of law school. The mostresounding message they left with us was brotherhood; each of these men are still very good friends. Theygolf together, they know each other’s family, and have kept in touch for 20 years.

Their decision to charter our Chapter paved the way for us and all Binghamton Pre-Law members overthe past 20 years. They can now open doors for us and be involved as our alumni. They have genuinelyformed a fraternal bond with each other that has withstood the test of time and their respective careers.

Networking and staying in touch with alumni is beneficial to any career. Having someone to look to forexperiential knowledge is an amazing tool to have. To further our efforts we are working with MichaelSchnall to maintain our alumni connection and keep involved. It is heartwarming and comforting to knowthat we have these wonderful alumni as resources to share with us all the opportunities and guidance thatwe may need in the future.’

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Seattle University School of Law encouragesnetworking in several unique ways. Students areprovided hands-on learning through the Center forProfessional Development which organizes trainings,panel discussions, and networking receptions. TheSchool of Law’s Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic is hometo a ground-breaking Mental Health Court Clinic, thefirst Indian Wills Clinics in the country, and a CivilRights Amicus Clinic, in which students participatein the planning and writing of amicus briefs onimportant civil rights cases from across the country.The school also offers an extensive externship programwith placements at a variety of firms around the worldfor a well-rounded education with the added bonus ofan established network.

Thank you to ALL those who attended andcontributed to making the P.A.D. 2012 National Pre-Law Conference and Mock Trial a success.Congratulations to those award winning Chapters andwe look forward to another fantastic Conference in 2013!


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By Sarah Eyberg, District X Justice (Twin CitiesAlumni Chapter)

When recruiting new members, most P.A.D.s willbrag about our massive attorney network. How couldyou not? It’s an easy selling point. However, the networkis not just for post-graduation job help as one DistrictX member discovered this fall.

“I initially joined for the networking opportunity,”said Tran Nguyen (Monroe Chapter). When Tran beganher first year of law school, she very wisely made thedecision to join P.A.D. but had no idea what the networkwould mean to her in just a short time.

A Utah native, Nguyen recently moved to St. Paul,MN to pursue a legal degree and, a couple years ago,was diagnosed with a life threatening health condition.

“My doctor saw a mole that gave him cause forconcern. I had surgery and found out I have stage 3bspitzoid melanoma—skin cancer, the bad kind,” saidNguyen. “I underwent chemotherapy to treat the cancer[for] about a year.”

Additionally, her ongoing treatment required scansevery three months. In the summer of 2012, Tranfinished chemo and planned her move to MN. Overfall break she went home to Utah for the scans whichgave her teams of doctors cause for concern.

Nguyen began to arrange for additional testing inthe Twin Cities. Unfortunately, she discovered herinsurance would only cover hospital and urgent carevisits in MN. “They asked me if it was an emergency!Well, the possibility of cancer returning sure feelsemergent to me,” she says.

She looked into changing her insurance, but wouldn’tbe able to do so until January. Living on a student budgetand raising a toddler, Nguyen simply did not have theextra cash for another round trip plane ticket.

She shared her distress to some brothers whiletabling to collect donations for a localcharity. Unbeknownst to Nguyen,Brother Kai le i Higginson, went toMatthew Bakke, Monroe ChapterJustice, right away. “I knew Tran washaving health issues, but I did not knowthe severity and need for out of state testinguntil Brother Higginson brought her currentsituation to my attention,” said Bakke.

Bakke immediately enlisted the help of hisChapter by util izing social media. He sent aFacebook message to the Chapter (excludingNguyen) explaining the need and asking membersto help.

“Members repl ied immediately, donatingvarious amounts,” said Bakke. “We had figured that$400 would totally cover her flight costs. Thatamount was met in roughly six hours.”

The Chapter kept the fundraising secret. “Mattruns a racquetball league and he always wants meto play. This particular day I had planned on takingmy son to the movies but I didn’t want to blowhim off so when he asked me to bring Calder by, Iagreed,” Nguyen said.

Upon her arrival, with a hug from Bakke, hepresented Nguyen with a card. As she opened thecard, a check fell out. The card read: “We take careof our own.”

Nguyen immediately broke into tears. “Herappreciation for the Chapter and P.A.D. wasabundant. It was very emotional,” said Bakke.

“I would never expect that of them or ask themto do something like that for me. Mostly justbecause I’m new to Minnesota and had no ideapeople would care like that,” Nguyen said. “It’sjust nice to be told you are family, especially whenyou don’t have any in the area. I keep the card onmy dresser because it reminds me.”

When asked if the events changed his view ofthe Fraternity, Bakke replied, “It re-affirmed my faithin our Chapter and the family aspect we possess.”

Nguyen received the tests she needed and theycame back clean. The Chapter is discussing thepossibility of raising funds to maintain a “Chapteremergency fund” that can assist members in thefuture who face s imilarproblems.



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Two McReynolds Chapter members, at the University of TennesseeCollege of Law, had the opportunity to argue in front of a panel ofprestigious judges headed by none other than Supreme Court JusticeElana Kagan (Robert E. Redding Alumni Chapter) who became anHonorary Member at the 2011 P.A.D. Day at the Supreme Court.

Alicia McMurray and Annie Ellis, both P.A.D. 3Ls, advanced to the final round of the 2012 “Advocates’ Prize”;a Moot Court competition hosted by the University of Tennessee College of Law. The preliminary rounds werejudged by law professors, and local attorneys. Their teams advanced from the competition’s 23 participating teams.

McMurray’s team won the overall competition and Ellis’ team was runner-up. The case involved fifth and sixthamendment issues including self-incrimination and a government witness’s use of a pseudonym.

Justice Kagan praised the students on their performances in what she called “a hot bench.” She recognized thatthe bench was different than any the students might face in their later careers.

“I was so nervous about arguing in front of Justice Kagan and the other judges that I nearly forgot that everyprofessor I’ve had in law school and all my classmates were right behind me too,” said Ellis. “However, it was a greatexperience and one that I will cherish for my entire career.”

“It’s funny,” said McMurray, “but I feel different after the final round, more confident. I know that if I can standmy ground in front of that panel of judges, I’ll be successful in the normal courtroom.”

McMurray is no stranger to Mock Trial competitions. She represented McReynolds Chapter at the 2011 P.A.D.Mock Trial Competition and her team placed fourth out of the 32 participating teams.

Mock trials are not just for competition or practice but a gateway to enhance your network by interacting withaccomplished attorneys, judges and P.A.D. alumni.

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By Rachael Dickson (StoryChapter Junior Board Member)

In what has become the flagshipevent of the fraternal year for DePaulUniversity College of Law’s StoryChapter, the 8th annual Founder’sDay Charity Auction recently raisedover $8,500 for the ChicagoMetropolitan Battered Women’sNetwork. This year, for the first time,Story Chapter partnered withHolland & Knight, LLC to host theevent. Held in the 30 floors above theChicago loop, approximately 90people, including attorneys from the

West Suburban Alumni Chapter, theChicago Alumni Chapter, DePaulUniversity College of Law, andHolland & Knight joined DePaulstudents for the networking event.

The evening included silent andlive auctions, cocktails, hors devours,and the first ever Story ChapterFounder’s Day Alumni Awardspresentation. The auction donationscovered a wide variety of areas.Professors donated study sessions anddinner outings. Phi Alpha Deltamember and Dean of DePaul Collegeof Law Gregory Mark donated twodifferent wine tastings. Alumnusextraordinaire Charley McCarthydonated a private sailing trip on hisbeautiful sailboat. Other itemsincluded a full bar course fromThemis, an iPad donated by Kaplan,and a diamond necklace worn byMila Kunis on the cover of GQ.

However, the highest grossing itemsof the evening were a pair of outingsto Improv Olympic with the StoryChapter Executive Board, each oneselling for over $1000.

The auction has growndramatically from its inception in2005. “What started as anopportunity to fraternize and raisefunds for the Chapter has transitionedinto the banner event of our fallsemester,” Justice Leah Farmer said.The Chicago Metropolitan BatteredWomen’s Network serves thedomestic violence communitythrough education, public policywork and a 24-hour hotline thatconnects callers with services. Whenasked about the event, Vice-JusticeGoli Rahimi said “We are so gratefulto the amazing alumni who havehelped us get here!”Continued on pg. 17


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Univers i ty Of Missouripresented a new charityfundraising event cleverly titled“Masked Professor.” To makecharitable giving moreappeal ing to students , theytempted students to donatemoney with the promise to seea faculty member of theirchoice dress up in costume onHalloween.

For two weeks, studentsdonated money into plasticpumpkins labeled with the tenparticipating professors’ names.For all donations of $3.00 or more, the student had the opportunity tosubmit a costume idea. It was a new event for both the students andprofessors and was a great networking opportunity. The ‘winning’ professordressed as Captain Jack Sparrow and designated the $200 proceeds toFirst Chance for Children, an organization dedicated to building an earlyeducation system that helps every child enroll in kindergarten.

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Chapter Justice)One of the most rewarding

things about P.A.D. membershipis the opportunity to reach out andhelp the community throughphilanthropic events . RayburnChapter at Texas Tech Universitywas able to do just that for Lubbockcommunity children during theirannual Halloween Carnival.

The carnival provided childrenan opportunity to trick or treat ina safe environment. This year, 19different law school organizationswere recruited and participated byhosting unique activity booths forthe kids. Some activities includedpin the bow tie on the skeleton,pumpkin bowling and a costumecontest . Rayburn Chapter’sHalloween Carnival was a recordsuccess as attendance more thandoubled from last year with over450 children, and roughly 650people total.

A strategic market ing plancontr ibuted to the i r amazingturnout. With permission fromthe local superintendent, flyerswere d i s t r ibuted to over 32elementary schools and a pressre lease was d i s t r ibuted. As aresult, they were mentioned inthe Channel 10 news and the localnewspaper, the LubbockAvalanche- Journal, who attendedthe event and took pictures postedto their website.

The event was a success forRayburn Chapter; the success thatwas a result of great networking,resourcefu lness and thecommitment of their membersand officers.

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Center’s Halloween Bash. This Bash is a great nonlegal pro bonoopportunity for members to serve Stetson Law School’s community. P.A.D.helps run games, gives out candy, and runs the Haunted House. Weeksbefore Halloween, we help decorate and plan this “spooktacular” hauntedhouse experience. Members brought to life the “House of Nightmares”dressed as zombies, clowns, evil witches, and monsters. Not only doesthe event allow an opportunity for the Brewer Chapter to help ourcommunity, but this yearly event facilitates Chapter bonding as we letout our inner zombies.


FFFFFrrrrrom Zom Zom Zom Zom Zererererero to So to So to So to So to SixtyixtyixtyixtyixtyBy Cory Freeman, Content Editor, The ReporterThe P.A.D. Pre-Law Chapter at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas grew

this year under the direction of their newest President, Brother Alan Amici.During their self proclaimed Chapter ‘revamping’, they were able to increasemembership from zero initiates to over sixty in one year and, with a freshstart, continued to increase their P.A.D. media presence and membership.

With no formal web or graphic design education, Sister Katherine Linfieldhas flourished their media presence by creating and maintaining a resourcefulwebsite alongside the Chapter’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

‘[We] decided that doing a website in addition to our Facebookpage allowed us to showcase both professionalism and our socialimage,” said Linfield.

The website is comprised of integrated social media widgets, updatedphotos of events and new initiates, an imbedded Google calendar, board andcommittee member profiles, a photo member roster, a contact page withemail form, a number for tech support, a sponsor list and a successful donatepage including a PayPal button for sponsor donations and member fees.These are all great staples for a P.A.D. Chapter website.

Linfield updates the page bi-weekly with feedback and updates fromAmici. The website has proven successful and attracted attention for itssleek design, navigation ease and the updating frequency. They have earnedsponsorship from Richard Harris Law Firm in Nevada and make animpression to potential members.

“Our graphic designer, Aiza Malik, helped design fliers for our upcomingevents [along with] business cards that list all of our networking platforms.It helps people to remember us, even after they’ve left our table.”

By interweaving their media platforms, potential or established membersare allowed the ability to send or receive information, payments and questionsvia their preferred platform. Linfield finds that “the website has garnered aton of positive feedback and has proved itself to be exceptionally useful inreaching out to potential members.”

Having a successful website and successful media platforms can helpturn a Chapter around and increase involvement and awareness. To viewtheir website, visit www.padunlv.org.

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by passionate P.A.D.s is an understatement. Where an average Chaptersends a few representatives to the Annual National Pre-LawConference, FIU was able to send 48 members. The Chapter wasawarded Outstanding Pre-Law Chapter and Brother Octavio Mellawas awarded Outstanding President. Many factors attribute to theirsuccess but one most prominent is their social media.

The Chapter’s Historian, Sister Prutha Patel, manages their mediaincluding Facebook, Twitter, Orgsync, Flickr, YouTube, their websiteand newsletter (which she co-authors with Horacio Aguirre (Alumni& PR Chair)).

“The idea of something being informative, useful, interestingand FUN at the same time is what [has made] our social media pagesso effective,” said Patel, “our Chapter is incredibly large, and it hasbeen amazing to see how responsive to the outlets they have become.We are always communicating with each other through these pages.”

As a commuter school, the majority of campus groups are at adisadvantage; it’s difficult to keep a large group active at a commuter school.To combat this challenge, Patel found that, “for a group to succeed at FIU,we needed social media to get the message to all the students.”

Patel’s self proclaimed ‘love affair’ with P.A.D. has led to manyunique initiatives.

“When I first joined P.A.D., there used to be a ‘one sheet’ with importantdates and nothing else. [Aguirre and I] thought it would be great if weinstead turned it into a fully fledged newsletter including articles, ad space,announcements, pictures and LSAT questions,” said Patel.

As Historian, she also started, “what we call the FIU P.A.D. Semester Book.It’s essentially like a year book [where] each ‘initiation class’ gets a couple pageswith pictures and tags. The point being, years from now, when I come back for

an alumni/law student event,I’d like to see what has takenplace and how much we’vegrown. The book will bepassed down from Historianto Historian. This adds to theFIU P.A.D. tradition and theoverall aspect of us being atrue family.”

Patel’s contributions toChapter outreach is a sidenote compared to her love forthe fraternity and outlook onits benefits.

Patel finds, “Phi AlphaDelta has helped me realizejust how much I’d like to

become an entertainment attorney.I’m filling out applications right now,and as some people are constantlyworrying, I’m honestly slightly lessworried [because] I know I have abrilliant support system. Forexample, a P.A.D. alum is helping mewith the application process, she is aproofreader for my statement. It’s likeI’m Harry Potter and I have multipleHermione Grangers willing to aid mealong the path (Best part? OurENTIRE Chapter is like that; we’reall Harry Potters and HermioneGrangers to everyone. The help isn’tever in demand, there’s a surplus!).”

Patel intends to continue toenhance the Chapter’s media untilher graduation in spring ’13. Postgraduation she intends to continueher P.A.D. involvement in a CaliforniaLaw School and hopefully become adonation source or sponsor for FIU’sPre-Law Chapter.

“Phi Alpha Delta has my heart.”In a few words, it is easy to see whyPatel is so eager to support her fraternity.Her fraternalism and commitment issomething to be admired and we areproud to call her a P.A.D.

Attention OrlandoAttention OrlandoAttention OrlandoAttention OrlandoAttention OrlandoArea Alumni!Area Alumni!Area Alumni!Area Alumni!Area Alumni!

P.A.D. members are startingan Orlando Alumni Chapterand they want you to join! Ifyou would like to expand yourprofessional network, contactDistrict Justice Allison Janowitzat [email protected] their Facebook group:search “Phi Alpha DeltaDistrict 26.”


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By B.J. Maley, International Board Member-at-Large (WestSuburban Alumni Chapter)

The West Suburban Alumni Chapter finished summerby sending eight members to Convention, where theyhosted a ‘Convention version’ of their award winning P.A.D.Summer Luau, receiving many awards, and by the electionof charter member, Brother B.J. Maley, to theInternational Executive Board. The Chapter had muchto celebrate when delegates returned from Arizona.

The celebration began with the Fourth Annual P.A.D.Summer Luau on August 21, in Wheaton, IL with 45members and guests. In addition to the usual celebrationwith food, hula dancing, and fraternal bonding, theChapter’s new Justice and Vice Justice, Rachael Stokasand Pete Bastianen, were officially sworn in by DistrictJustice John K. Norris.

The Chapter’s Anthony A. DiGrazia ScholarshipCommittee raised nearly $2,000 through fundraisingactivities including a “drive the green” pool-based golfgame organized by Brother Bastianen. Jake Brown (Lincoln Chapter) and Cari Kauffman (Story Chapter) were awardedbest hula dance awards (stuffed parrots!) and Lindsay Ruedig, immediate past Justice of Lincoln Chapter, wasrecognized with the Chapter’s first annual “Big Shoes to Fill Award” in recognition of her leadership contributions.

WSAC’s P.A.D. Running Club participated in DuPage P.A.D.s’ ‘Run for Home’ event that raised money tocombat homelessness. A joint event, WSAC and Chicago Alumni Chapter attended polo matches at the Oak BrookPolo Club; the Chapters scored a VIP tent for the event and were joined by several Story Chapter members. WSACalso hosted a small wine tasting event in Lemont, IL, participated on both the District XI Joint Initiation (wherenearly 300 new members were initiated) and in the District Leadership Conference hosted by Blackstone Chapterat IIT Kent College of Law in Chicago.

At the Annual Founders Banquet on November 15th, the Chapter elected and installed officers for 2013, presentedDiGrazia Scholarship Awards to five area law students, initiated new members and presented awards to the Outstanding

Chapter Member and theOutstanding StudentParticipant. Look for a recapin the next issue.

The West SuburbanAlumni Chapter servesP.A.D. members throughoutWestern Cook, DuPage, andKane Counties in IL. Formore information or to jointhis active Chapter, [email protected].


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• “I have become closer to people across the country than in my ownbackyard through PAD!” Sarah Eyberg (District X Justice)

• “The best internship I got in law school came through a member ofPhi Alpha Delta. It was March and I still didn’t have a summerplacement. I put a simple request on the local alumni chapter page,“Does anyone need an intern for this summer or know someone whodoes? They don’t have to pay me. I just don’t want to spend thesummer in class.An alumni member who knew me from a district conference said,“I’ve got a friend in a local Public Defender’s Office.” Said office hadalready stopped looking, but on her say-so, they gave me an interviewanyway, “Just in case someone cancels.” After the interview, I pesteredthem for the next four weeks until, I think, they gave me a placementjust to shut me up.Of the five semesters I’ve interned in law school, that was the bestplacement I had. Thank you, Val Kraml. Thank you San FranciscoAlumni Chapter. Thank you Phi Alpha Delta.” Cassady Toles(Dirksen Chapter)

• “After speaking with an Associate Tribune at the last past BiennialConvention, he enlightened me to an entire sector of employmentthat I hadn’t previously considered (or even known about!). As a result,I’m in the final interviewing stages for an excellent position inWashington DC!” Eric Rogers (Humphrey Chapter Clerk)

• “Over the decades I have given and received referrals to and fromP.A.D. brothers and sisters with total legal fees paid in the hundredsof thousands of dollars.” Philip A. Greenberg (International ChiefTribune, Rapallo Chapter)

• “I met my girlfriend at the P.A.D. District Conference at the Lake ofthe Ozarks last year. I was Justice of C. Clark Chapter and she wasJustice of J.L. Sullivan Chapter. We currently live together and wouldnot have met without P.A.D.” Michael Torney (Clark, C. ChapterJustice)

• “My P.A.D. networking success story actually involves multiple StoryChapter P.A.D.s. A former Story Chapter Justice, Sierra Falter, wasabout to transition from clerking at a local Chicago firm to a full-timeposition. She recommended me for the job! I spent about three monthsat the firm and when it was my time to leave, I did the same thing—recommending a fellow Story Chapter member! When that clerk leftthe job this fall, Sierra again recommended a Story Chapter memberand he is now happily employed. It’s an example of brotherhood andsisterhood at its best!” Kelly Parry (Story Chapter)

• “I advocate networking continually through professional contacts andstudent interacting. I have only had one job that wasn’t throughnetworking.” Janette Del Angel (Nova Southeastern University Pre-Law)

In fact, according to Farmer, it isthat relationship with the alumnithat “has not only legitimized theevent in the Chicago community, buthas really helped the Chapter directour attention to the worthwhile andfraternal goal of service to the student,school, community and profession—all with one event,” Farmer said. “Theauction is more than a fundraiser—it is the first time that the Chapter isable to come together, new and longstanding members, to buildrelationships and strengthen old.”

The 2012 awards for FraternalService were presented to EmiliaBatun, Story Chapter Justice 2011–2012 and Joseph Emmerth, StoryChapter Justice 2004–2005. Thefirst ever Joseph Story ChapterLifetime Achievement Award waspresented to Jeff Hesser, formerInternational Board Member atLarge, former District XI Justice andStory Chapter Justice 1994–1995.

The Founder’s Day auctioncommemorated the 110th anniversaryof the founding of Story Chapter,which was one of the first P.A.D.Chapters formed. Named for SupremeCourt Justice Joseph Story, theChapter transferred to DePaulUniversity College of Law when IllinoisCollege of Law merged under DePaulin 1912. With a respect for those whocame before, Story Chapter was proudto make new history with a newfundraising record. “Story Chapterbroke our own record in the amountwe raised to be donated to the ChicagoMetropolitan Battered Women’sNetwork this year,” auction chairColleen Hurley said. “It was an honorto see how many local attorneys andP.A.D. alumni the event drew.”

Is it time for the 9th annualauction yet?

Story Chapter Auction:Continued from pg. 12


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P.A.D. networking rarely results in a position as avolunteer firefighter; however it did for International BoardMember Brother Jason “Jay” Ross (Paterson Chapter) thisyear.

During his undergraduate freshman year at RutgersUniversity, Ross (pictured at right) became a certified firefighterand volunteered at the Rutgers Fire Company from 1989-1993. Post graduation, firefighting fell by the wayside as hepursued other interests and a legal career.

An active and deeply involved member, Ross met RonMinsky (Read Chapter) after his P.A.D. initiation in Septemberof 2011. Ross discovered that Minsky was Deputy Chief ofthe Bradley Beach Fire Department, where Ross has resided for 11 years.

“I have neighbors that are in the fire department. They have tried to convince me to volunteer but they didn’t. Rontold me that with my skill set, I need to help my community. I have asked Ron for many things through P.A.D., so Iwanted to return the favor and have been volunteering again for about nine months,” said Ross.

The P.A.D. network and request from a brother brought Ross to aid in the relief of Hurricane Sandy alongsideMinsky. After an emergency meeting the Friday before the storm, Ross stayed at the fire station Sunday through Mondayto help answer distress calls, secure dangerous areas and aid those trapped in their homes.

Ross’ hurricane relief assistance extended beyond his volunteered time as a firefighter. As Assistant Scoutmaster to theBoy Scouts of America Troop 36 in Toms River, NJ, he also assisted in the set up of emergency shelters prior to the storm.

Networking not only benefits the individual but a community. It can lead to a position or friendship that canhelp a larger network, as Ross and Minsky did for Bradley Beach. Phi Alpha Delta is proud of their aid in thehurricane relief and their use of the P.A.D. network in bettering their community.

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He was a great influence to the legal profession and in Phi Alpha Delta. As a TexasPolitician, he served in the Texas House of Representatives, the Texas State Senate andthe U.S. House of Representatives. During his 44 year fraternal service, he exemplifiedwhat it means to be a P.A.D. member and a brother.

His list of legal accomplishments is more than extensive and demonstrates hisimpact as a legal leader and exemplary P.A.D. Following his private practice from1969-1979, his accomplishments included successfully fighting for the passage ofground-breaking environmental legislation, equal rights for women, voting rights for18-year-olds, and statewide single-member legislative districts. As a state senator heauthored and fought successfully for the adoption of open government reforms and

helped make major progress on human rights, and consumer and health care legislation in Texas. These are a fewamong a tremendous list of accomplishments.

Brother Robert’s namesake will continue to be upheld by the Robert A. Gammage Pre-Law Chapter at his almamater, Sam Houston State University; the Chapter is only one of two named Pre-Law Chapters. His impact on andpassion for Phi Alpha Delta and the legal profession was tremendous. Phi Alpha Delta has suffered a great loss butwill forever remember our Brother Robert A. Gammage.


Legalese forLegalese forLegalese forLegalese forLegalese forTTTTTeens: Launcheens: Launcheens: Launcheens: Launcheens: Launchof “Lost inof “Lost inof “Lost inof “Lost inof “Lost inTTTTTranslationranslationranslationranslationranslation”””””

By Leah Farmer (Story ChapterJustice)

Call me a spin artist, but eversince I was a Girl Scout, I have livedby the logic that what you are alreadyinterested in is enough. The trick isfiguring out how to take your passionto the next level. Part of my leadershipstrategy in Story Chapter has beento encourage my brothers and sistersto take their passions and share themwith the rest of our membership. Thissemester, I took my own advice.

Over the summer I worked as aSummer Clerk at the Illinois Officeof the State Appellate Defender,First District, in downtown Chicago.One afternoon I got an office-wideemail from DePaul UniversityCollege of Law alumna, HeidiLambros that piqued my interest.Heidi was starting a nonprofitfocused on providing much neededservices to children and families inthe Juvenile Temporary DetentionCenters in Illinois. Her email askedattorneys if they would be willingto help translate “legalese” into plainlanguage that was easy tounderstand. As a career advocate forthe kids in the juvenile system, Heidirealized just how little informationwas out there. She wanted to help,and so did I.

I immediately emailed Heidi andscheduled a meeting. We determinedthat instead of just attorneystranslating, the students at DePaulwould too. The Story Chapterexecutive wanted a project with teethand we wanted to find as much

support as possible. We reached outto the campus Diversity Committeeand other student groups that mightbe interested in working with us. TheDePaul Black Law StudentAssociation came on board and apartnership was formed.

On September 28, 2012, StoryChapter, along with BLSA andProfessor Sumi Cho of the DiversityCommittee presented: “Lost inTranslation: The Juvenile JusticeProject.” Heidi Lambros, AssistantDefender at the Office of the StateAppellate Defender; Maya Szilak,Director of the John HowardAssociation’s Prison Monitor Project;and Dr. Robyn Inaba, Lead ClinicalPsychologist with the JuvenileTemporary Detention Center; allarrived on campus to discuss theissues facing the juvenile justicesystem in Illinois and to present theproject of creating the “first ever”legal dictionary/library or “lawbook” specifically aimed at teens inthe local juvenile justice system.

When asked about the project’sgoals, Lambros said, “It is our hopethat DePaul students can helpeducate and support the minors, boththose kids charged as juveniles andthose charged as adults; automatictransfer kids or “AT” kids, housed inthe Cook County Juvenile DetentionCenter. The goal is to help detainedkids through this confusing andchallenging time.”

Following the panel, studentsvolunteered to assist with the largergoal of creating easy to understandand age-appropriate written materialsdescribing legal terms and concepts.Translating “legalese” into plainlanguage helps serve a populationwith a great need, and creates anopportunity for law students to giveback on their own time, all whiledeveloping the skills necessary to Continued on pg. 22

grow as a legal writer. Each projectvolunteer received five terms and wasgiven two weeks to translate them.During that time, Professor AlisonOrtlieb offered an open house todiscuss the terms and help anystudents facing translation troubles.The networking and relationshipbuilding did not stop there! Followingthe first draft, every student waspaired with an attorney that hadagreed to help with the project. Theattorney and student then polishedeach term to perfection.

The goal of each definition wasto find a simple non-patronizingexplanation for a legal term orprocedure. For example: “Benchtrial”—this means a trial before ajudge only, no jury will listen to yourcase; the judge will decide whetherthe State has proved you guilty. Thechoice to have a bench trial (or a jurytrial) is yours alone. Your lawyer cangive you advice about what type oftrial to have, but the decision is yours.

When asked about theexperience, 3L Sami Silverstein said,“Working with Leah on the “Lost inTranslation” project provided for verynatural networking, because I wasable to work with Heidi Lambrosand other attorneys, ProfessorOrtlieb, and other students who weresimilarly dedicated to juvenilejustice. It’s inspiring to work withothers on something you all share apassion for, and it creates a lastingconnection. I look forward to theimplementation of the project andcontinuing our work.”

The project was a perfect blendof building skills and relationships!Not only were students introducedto at least four attorneys that theydidn’t know before the project, theyalso got great access to a legal writing


One of my early P.A.D. Mentors was BrotherAnthony A. DiGrazia (Story Chapter, ‘39) for whom theWest Suburban Alumni Chapter’s annual scholarshipprogram is named. Brother DiGrazia was elected SupremeJustice of the Fraternity in 1960 and immediately madea stunning promise—as Supreme Justice he would visitevery active student Chapter in the Fraternity.Subsequently, “Message from the Supreme Justice”columns in each issue of The Reporter constituted a travellog of Brother DiGrazia’s Chapter visits. By the end of histerm, he was able to report to 34th Biennial Conventionassembled in Denver, CO that in addition to visiting everyactive student Chapter, he had visited nearly half of theFraternity’s Alumni Chapters and visited three inactivestudent Chapters. During the course of his travels, BrotherDiGrazia stressed the importance of student and alumniinteraction within the Fraternity which is very much inline with this issue’s networking theme.

Like one or two of my brethren(most notably, fellow IEBMember Jay Ross), I have a bit ofa reputation for road tripping. AsI considered ways to contributeto The Reporter in the comingBiennium, my thoughts turnedto Brother DiGrazia’s“Messages” concerning his

travels, and taking inspiration fromhim, I decided to share my P.A.D.

travels.Since being elected to the International

Executive Board in August, I have activelyengaged in Fraternal business and

fellowship in seven districts,attended five districtleadership conferences, andparticipated in events with

multiple student and alumni Chapters throughout theMidwest and the west coast. While I don’t anticipatebeing able to visit every active Law School Chapter in theFraternity this biennium like Brother DiGrazia, I do hopeto make a respectable showing, share some of thehighlights with all of you, and place a great many moreflags in the Fraternity map indicating places I’ve visitedthis biennium.

I’ve spent a lot of time laying the foundation for thiscolumn, so the highlights this time will be few but manythanks to those who have hosted me on my travels thusfar. Many thanks to brothers and sisters that inductedme into the Porterhouse Chapter at its biennial post-convention dinner (can’t talk about that!) in District V,my good friends from the San Francisco Alumni Chapterwho finally hosted me at that “monkey restaurant” I’vebeen talking about for so many years (including our newlyContinued on pg. 22


What isWhat isWhat isWhat isWhat isGeocaching?Geocaching?Geocaching?Geocaching?Geocaching?

By Nicole Winget (District XIVJustice)

On September 15th, 2012 agroup from District XIV gottogether for a day of hunting forTupperware in the woods,otherwise known as Geocaching.District Justice Nicole Winget(Willis Chapter) and Grant Chaptermembers Diana Sudia Smith(Chapter Justice), Rebecca Grabski

(Chapter Clerk), Stef Zaranec (Chapter Marshall) and Matt DeVore, joined geocachers from seven states forthe Cacher Feud.

What is Geocaching you ask? As geocaching.com states, “Geocaching is a real world, outdoor treasuringhunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and thenattempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.”

While Geocaching is usually done as an individual or small group exercise, this event was a large, coordinatedparty and this year was the 9th “almost” annual feud and District XIV sent their team, the ‘Legal Beagles’. Theday started with an informal leadership meeting andbreakfast followed by light hearted technologyfrustrations as they tried to convert latitudes andlongitudes. It was a great day of teamwork andfraternalism!

An avid Geocacher, Sister Nicole, known asLegalHeaven in the geocaching world, had 87 cachesgoing into the day. The sharp eyes and quick thinkingof the group jumped her number to 106 finds.Following a stream of Facebook posts, it was quicklydiscovered that a number of other P.A.D.s are alsoGeocachers!

The event embodied the concept of the bonds offraternalism and the group is already planning theirnext outing. It is a goal to make this a yearly DistrictXIV event.

There are always geocaching events going on, so ifyou are interested in more information about geocaching,email Nicole Winget at [email protected].

Interesting P.A.D. MemberThe l a t e Brother Ne l lo Fer ra ra (Sto r y

Chapter) invented Lemonheads, Atomic FireBalls, Red Hots and Boston Baked Beans for hisfather’s company, Ferrara Pan Candy Company.


Legalese For Teens:Continued from pg. 19

appointed District II Justice AddyBailey), and all the Chapter leaderswho gave up their weekends to joinme for District LeadershipConferences in St. Paul, MN;Chicago, IL; Iowa City, IA;Lansing, MI; and Indianapolis, IN(you’re all Damn Fine P.A.D.’s).Congratulations to the newlyreactivated Milwaukee AlumniChapter whose reactivating officersI had to honor of installing atTrocadero in Milwaukee, WI. Tomy friends at the Chicago, WestSuburban, and Twin City AlumniChapters, thanks for all you do; youcontinue to amaze, and I amthankful that you’ve made me a partof your Chapters. Thanks toBrother John Miquel (InternationalMarshal) for joining me on apilgrimage to South Haven, MI—the birthplace of Phi Alpha Delta.(Highlights of that trip, I reservefor the next issue of The Reporter.)

Traveling P.A.D.:Continued from pg. 20

GGGGGet the Set the Set the Set the Set the Social “Iocial “Iocial “Iocial “Iocial “Innnnn”””””By Dakota Scheu (Adams Chapter)My parents told me there are three vital things I need to know to be

successful: Network, Network, and Negotiate. Today, the job market consistsof 80% unlisted job opportunities only achievable by knowing somebodywho knows somebody who works for that employer. It is no longer a worldof simply applying; those with a golden reference win. Now it’s your job tomake sure those employers associate your face to the name, and hear aboutyou before you walk in the door.

Frigyes Karinthy’s once hard to imagine 6 degrees of separation has nowbeen reduced to 3.74 degrees of separation (sorry to the .74th of a person!),thanks to what? You guessed it….Facebook. We are in the Social Networkinggeneration. People have Facebook, Twitter, Linked-in, MySpace (if you are amember of a garage band or forgot to delete it in middle school), onlinedating, and several email accounts. Just analyzing daily routines reveals ashocking habitual need for social connecting.

A recent CNN study revealed “on average, people checked their phones34 times a day,” this included checking emails and tapping into socialnetworking apps. Times this result by 2 or 3 or 10 depending on geographiclocations, and you’ll get social crazed lawyers. It is absolutely a necessity tobe “tied-into” people as a lawyer. People, after all, are our business. It is howwe conduct our business relationships that get us more, or sadly less, clients.

So you want to have that “edge” into the work place? You’re going toneed to network. The only difference between two highly qualified candidatescomes down to the buzz phrase of this era: it’s who you know.

The person you ‘know’ from a work luncheon… get connected. Youwant to take every opportunity to meet people and expand your web ofconnections. Every person you talk to that has an interesting job, life story,circle of friends, etc. exchange business cards, profile information, emails.Everyone is doing this, so do not be shy. Rome wasn’t built without a networkof soldiers and workers. Take this as your direct networking assignment:Talk, talk, ice your sore jaw, then talk some more.

Seeing as we are all closely related, the business workplace has become avastly smaller sphere. It is easy to gain access to this exclusive group; whichmight seem counter intuitive. But it is. Through networking, your reputationwill quickly precede you.

Jump at opportunities presented in Law School to meet professionals.Tailor your resume, listen to networking experts, and informally meet withemployers. Law Schools have wonderful Career and Professional Developmentstaff that are pro’s at this. Tap into their years of personal experience andknowledge by proxy. Just like your parents, they want you to learn fromother’s mistakes, rather than make them yourself.

Turn to your community for events and social meetings and, lastly, don’tbe afraid to cold call a person who fits the profile of the job you are seeking.Your confidence and persistence will be demonstrated in a cold call! Thisgives you the edge.

Now get out there and hone in on your “social in!”

professor on campus. Moreover, forthose truly passionate about thisproject, there will be ongoingopportunities to continue workingwith the kids and the parentsinvolved including visits to one ormore of the JTDC’s in Illinois.Ultimately, these terms will becompiled into a “law book” thatstudents will help create and thenpresent to the kids and families atJTDC facilities. Not only will “Lostin Translation” help the kids at theJuvenile Justice Detention Centers—but it provided real life legal writingpractice and the opportunity tobuild a network of engaged andpassionate attorneys.



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Winter 2012 — The Reporter 1 · By Araj F. Ahmed, International Board Member-At-Large (Robert E. Redding Alumni Chapter) I’m sure you are all sick of hearing about networking