THE GRAPEVINE
Week 11– October 24, 2016
October
1
Welcome
The Grapevine is your weekly newsletter published by the SBA for law students. The
Grapevine features a weekly calendar of events as well as news from the SBA, and
announcements from various on campus clubs.
Submissions
The Grapevine is produced by your SBA Secretary. Submissions must be e-mailed to Kelly
Watkins at [email protected] by Friday at 5:00 PM to be included in the following weeks
newsletter.
Your 2016 SBA Board Members
Brit Benjamin & Miguel Flores
Presidents
Ashley Jenezon & Isaul Lemus
Vice Presidents of Full Time Students
Trisha Cobb
Vice President of Part Time Students
Christian Girgis
Vice President of External Affairs
Justin Jimenez
Community Service Chair
Kevin LaBarbera
Director of Internal Communications
George Buckham & Tereza Guzman
Treasurers
Kelly Watkins
Secretary
6th Annual SBA Pro Bono/ Community Service Week Events
Join Santa Clara Law Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni for a week of service and giving back
to the community.
Criminal Law Society Community Service Event Help the Criminal Law Society support those who have been victims of domestic violence. Help us fill Baskets for Domestic
Violence Shelters by bringing canned foods to the collection box in the Bannan lounge 10/24 – 10/28.
APALSA Second Harvest Food Bank Canned Food Drive Please help us by bringing in canned or non- perishable food. All donations will be welcome! Boxes will be available in Bannan
Lounge from October 24 – October 31. Please see the flyer below for suggested items to donate.
Women & Law Community Service Event Please join Women in Law for our community service day and help us make blankets for Project Linus. Help us make blankets
that provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
They are super easy to make, just tie a knot in the fringe! We hope you will join us in making a difference. When: Wednesday
October 26th, 10am-4pm in the Bannan Lounge.
BLSA Community Service Event Join BLSA for a Bake Sale during October 25- 26 from 10 -4. 50% of the proceeds will go to Making Strides against Breast Cancer.
BLSA will also be doing a 5k walk on Saturday, October 29. The walk is for the Making Strides against Breast Cancer walk in
downtown SJ at 8:30 AM.
Social Justice Coalition Community Service Event The Social Justice Coalition will be tabling throughout Community Service Week so stop by and join us! On Wednesday,
October 26th we will be hosting “Cards of Hope” which is sponsored by the Social Justice Coalition, Any Refugee and Jesuit
Refugee Services. We will be making and decorating cards to be distributed out to refugee children all around the world but
namely in Syria, Haiti and Sudan. Each card serves the purpose to send messages of hope, love and kindness to these children.
We hope that each Santa Clara Law student will take 5 minutes out of their day to make a card to express Santa Clara Law's
and Social Justice Coalition's goals of supporting global human solidarity and expressing compassion for other people's
circumstances. During this event, Social Justice Coalition will be partnering with Women & Law in Bannan Lounge to also
contribute to their Project Linus blanket-making activities. We hope that people who stop by to make a card also spend a
couple of minutes working on a blanket too!
La Raza Community Service Event
Do you want to solve problems affecting our community? Join us on Sunday, October 30 at our Bridge to Justice
Free Legal Clinic at Community Solutions (9015 Murray Ave, #1, Gilroy, CA 95020) from 9:00 – 3:00 PM. Issues
include worker’s rights, immigration law, consumer protection and criminal record clearance. Interested in
volunteering? E-mail [email protected].
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
12:00 PM @
B142 - Federalist
Society: Police
Tactics and the
Use of Force
12:00 PM @ B
135 – IHL Q&A
with Tracey
Begley of the
ICRC
4:00 – 5:15 PM @
St. Clare Room,
Library and
Learning
Commons –
Rethinking
Gender and
the Politics of
Possible
ALL DAY @
Bannan Lounge
– Social Justice
Coalition Cards
of Hope
10:00 AM – 4:00
PM @ Bannan
Lounge –
Women & Law
Community
Service Event
12:00 PM @ B
127 – ILSA Q&A
with Natalie
Bridgeman
Fields
12:00 PM @ B
142 - Pro/Cons
of Proposition
62 & 66 – The
Death Penalty
in California
1:00 PM @ B 127
– SCU La Raza
Membership
Meeting
12:00 PM @ B
127 – LBS Insight
to Corporate
Law Panel
12:00 PM @
Benson Center
Parlor BC -
Trump, Clinton,
Ethics and
Politics: Moral
Reasoning and
the 2016
Election
1:00 PM @ B331
- Law and
Social Justice
Seminar
11:30 AM – 1:30
PM @ SCU Forge
Garden – Farm
Stand Friday
12:00 PM @
B127 and B 135 -
FYF Live Smart:
Healthy Tips to
Manage Law
School Stress
1:00 PM & 5:30
PM @ B301E -
Public Interest
and Social
Justice Law
Certificate Info
Session
8:30 AM @
Downtown SJ –
BLSA 5K Walk
9:00 - 12:00 PM
@ Jackson
Street between
Benton and
Homestead -
Santa Clara
Farmer’s Market
10:00 AM @
Bannan – ASP
Contracts
Practice Exams
9:00 - 3:00 PM
@ Community
Solutions –
Bridge to
Justice La Raza
Free Legal
Clinic
Event Details
Federalist Society: Police Tactics and the Use of Force
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Bannan 142
Please join The Federalist Society on Tuesday, October 25th at noon for a discussion on the current
tension surrounding law enforcement. Has law enforcement become over-militarized? Are police
officers too quick to shoot? Come share your thoughts. Lunch will be provided!
Tuesday,
October 25
International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Q&A with Tracey Begley of the ICRC
12:00 – 1:00 PM| B 135
Come join IHL and Tracey Begley, the Public Affairs Officer for the Washington Delegation of the
ICRC tasked with dissemination of IHL for a discussion on the future of IHL.
Rethinking Gender and the Politics of Possible – Sharmila Lodhia, Associate Professor, Department
of Sociology
4:00- 5:15 PM| St. Clare Room, Library and Learning Commons
This event is sponsored by the Social Justice Coalition.
Pro/Cons of Proposition 62 & 66 – The Death Penalty in California
12:00 – 1:00 | Bannan 142
Join the Criminal Law Society in exploring the two sides of upcoming California Propositions 62
and 66. Proposition 62 calls for replacing the death penalty in the State of California. Proposition
66 calls for changing the procedures that govern state court appeals as well as petitions
challenging death penalty convictions and sentences. Speakers include Santa Clara Law
Professor Ellen Kreitzberg and San Mateo District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe.
Wednesday,
October 26
International law Student Association and Environmental Law Society Q&A with Natalie Bridgeman
Fields (Accountability Counsel’s Founder and Executive Director)
12:00 – 1:00 | Bannan 127
Join us in listening to one of the world’s experts on accountability for human rights and
environmental abuses in international finance.
SCU La Raza Membership Meeting
1:00 PM |Bannan 127
Let’s talk about how to finish the first semester strong, setting yourself up for a successful finals
period, and putting yourself in the best position to land that first summer job.
"Insight to Corporate Law" Panel
12:00 – 1:00 PM| Bannan 127
If you're interested in corporate law, come listen to this panel of professors with experience in Big
Law, in-house counsel, and independent law firms. Experienced in their practice areas, this is a
unique opportunity to find out what to expect, the skills required, networking advice, and what
you can do now to get a jumpstart.
*Pizza is donated by generous LBS individuals*
Thursday,
October 27
Trump, Clinton, Ethics and Politics: Moral Reasoning and the 2016 Election
12:00 PM| Benson Center Parlor BC
Come join us for a panel discussion by SCU experts on the election and moral reasoning.
Refreshments will be served.
Law and Social Justice Seminar
4:10| Bannan 331
Speakers include - Kevin LaPorte (LaPorte Law Offices), Melissa Morris, Senior Attorney (Law
Foundation of Silicon Valley) and Gam Galindo, (Gam Galindo Law Offices)
First Year Friday- Live Smart: Healthy Tips to Manage Law School Stress
12:00 – 1:00 PM| Bannan 127 and 135
Come join us as we discuss tips for living smart and healthy.
Friday,
October 28
Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate Info Session
1:00 PM & 5:30 PM | Bannan 301E
Interested in obtaining a Public Interest and Social Justice Law Certificate? Come join us for more
information!
Saturday
October 29
ASP Contracts Practice Exam
10:00 AM| Bannan Classrooms 127, 135, 139 &142
These practice exams are an important opportunity to learn about the law school exam
experience, and get some practice under real exam conditions. Don't miss this opportunity for
practice.
Sunday
October 30
Bridge to Justice Free Legal Clinic
9:00 – 3:00 PM| Community Solutions, 9015 Murray Ave, #1, Gilroy, CA 95020
Do you want to solve problems affecting our community? Join us! Issues include worker’s rights,
immigration law, consumer protection and criminal record clearance. Interested in volunteering?
E-mail [email protected]
Save the Date for Upcoming Events
The American Constitution Society will host a conversation about Election 2016. Please save
the date and join them on Monday October 31st at noon in Bannan 135.
On November 1st come celebrate the Day of the Dead with candy skull painting in the Bannan
Lounge in the afternoon and evening.
Council of Leaders meeting will take place on November 9th at 1:00 PM in Bannan 139. This
event is open to the public. We hope to see you there!
Highlighted Affordable Recipes of the Week:
Fettucine with Shiitake Mushrooms & Basil
(From Eating Well)
Ingredients
o 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
o 3 cloves garlic, minced
o 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced (1 1/2
cups)
o 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
o 2 tablespoons lemon juice, juice
o 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
o Freshly ground pepper, to taste
o 8 ounces whole-wheat
fettuccine, or
spaghetti (see
Ingredient note)
o 1/2 cup chopped
fresh basil, divided
o 1/2 cup freshly grated
Parmesan cheese, (1
ounce)
Directions
1) Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for cooking pasta.
2) Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute.
Add mushrooms and increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
3) Meanwhile, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes or according to package directions. Drain,
reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
4) Add the pasta, the reserved cooking liquid, Parmesan and 1/4 cup basil to the mushrooms in the skillet; toss to coat well.
Serve immediately, garnished with remaining basil.
Highlights of the Food Insecurity Survey A copy of the whole survey has been posted in the Bannan lounge. Should you have any questions, concerns, or
suggestions about the survey results please contact Jill Klees in Student Services.
Q 1 – Do you ever go without food, skip meals, or cut the size of a meal due to lack of resources to purchase
food?
Answer:
Never True 40.79% (93 people)
Sometimes True 41.23% (94 people)
Often True 17.98% (41 people)
Q 3 – Is the lack of resources to purchase food a regularly occurring event?
Answer:
Never True 17.36% (21 people)
Sometimes True 66.12% (80 people)
Often True 16.53% (20 people)
Student Services Notes October 24, 2016
February 2017 Bar Exam Application
The Application for the February 2017 Bar Exam is available:
https://www.calbarxap.com/Applications/CalBar/California_Bar_Exam/default.asp
Reminder!
Check your degree audit on E-Campus before AND after you register each semester!
Do you have an incomplete grade pending?
The deadline to submit your work to your professor is
Wednesday, November 23 unless you have made separate
arrangements with your professor.
Questions? Email
[email protected] or stop by our office in Bannan
210.
Nov. 9 Council of Leaders
Mtg
Nov. 10 Dec. Grad Celebra-
tion
Nov. 23 Classes End
Nov. 24-25 Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 26-29 Reading Period
Nov. 30-Dec.15 Examination Period
Important Dates
Come and join us as we celebrate all the
December Grads! Cake, champagne, and
sparkling cider will be served!
Thursday, November 10, 2016
5:00—6:00 PM in the lounge
Do you want to solve problems affecting our community?Join us!
- Workerʼs Rights – unpaid wages, discrimination, wrongful termination, & more- Immigration Law – family petitions, naturalization, T/U visas, DACA, & more- Consumer Protection – identity theft, credit and debt, fraud, & more- Criminal Record Clearance
WHEN: Sunday, October 30, 2016 TIME: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm WHERE: Community Solutions
9015 Murray Ave, #11 Gilroy, CA 95020
BRIDGE TO JUSTICE FREE LEGAL CLINIC
Interested in volunteering? Email us at [email protected]
CARDS OF HOPEPLEASE JOIN SJC FOR OUR COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT
WHERE WE WILL BE MAKING "CARDS OF HOPE" FORREFUGEE CHILDREN FROM SYRIA, HAITI & SUDAN WHICHWILL BE DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE BY THE NON-PROFITS
ANY REFUGEE AND JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICES USA
ALL DAY WEDNESDAY, OCT 26THBANNAN LOUNGE
WE WILL BE TABLING ALL WEEK FROM 12PM-1PM IF YOU AREUNABLE TO MAKE IT WEDNESDAY
All pictures from Jesuit Refugee Services and Anyrefugee.org.
We are cohosting this event with Women & Law who will be blanketmaking for the charity
Project Linus at the same time in lounge, stopby and contribute to both!
THE DEATHPENALTY INCALIFORNIA
WITHSANTA CLARA LAW PROFESSOR ELLEN KREITZBERG
SAN MATEO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY STEVE WAGSTAFFE
PROS /CONS OF PROPOSITIONS 62 & 66
Wednesday , October 26 , 2016
12 :00 - 1 :00PM
Bannan Hal l Room 142
The Criminal Law Society and
Center for Publ ic Interest and Socia l Just ice
presents . . .
SCU La Raza Membership Meeting
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 1:00pm @ B127
Let’s talk about how to finish the first semester strong, setting yourself up for a successful finals period, and putting yourself in the best position to land that first summer job!!!
International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Q&A with Tracey Begley of the ICRC
- Tuesday, 10/25 - 12-1pm
- Bannan 135
Brought to you by:
In compliance with the ADA/504, please direct your accommodation request to: [email protected].
Tracey Begley is the Public Affairs Officer for the Washington Delegation of the ICRC tasked with dissemination of IHL. She has organized dozens if IHL workshops and guest lectured at a variety of institutions.
Insight to Corporate Law Thursday, October 27, at 12 p.m.
Bannan Hall 127
Pursuing a career in corporate law? This panel of accomplished corporate law attorneys can help steer you in the right direction. Now professors at SCU School of Law, they previously held roles as BigLaw attorneys, in-house counsel, and as legal entrepreneurs!
PIZZA IS PROVIDED**
Panelists Professor Stephen Diamond
Professor Diamond joined the faculty after five years as an associate at Latham & Watkins in New
York and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati in Palo Alto. He teaches courses on business law,
securities law, corporate finance, corporate governance, labor issues and the global economy.
Professor Eric Goldman Director of the school’s High Tech Law Institute and
teaches courses on Internet law, intellectual property and marketing law. Before becoming a full-time law
professor, Eric practiced law in the Silicon Valley for 8 years, first as a technology transactions attorney at
Cooley Godward LLP and then as General Counsel of Epinions.com, an Internet start-up company.
Professor Thomas Klein Mr. Klein is an in-house attorney by day and
professor by night, teaching corporate law courses at SCU Law. Formerly an attorney with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, he is now in-house counsel and Senior Vice President at Persistent Systems, Inc. His
practice focuses on corporate and securities representation, start-up and venture capital
transactions, public offerings, and mergers and acquisitions.
Professor Laura Norris Prior to joining SCU as director of the Entrepreneurs’
Law Clinic, Laura worked in private practice representing technology startups and entrepreneurs. She
was also the first VP of Legal Affairs at Cypress Semiconductor Corporation. Laura worked as an
associate Intellectual Property litigation attorney at Arnold White & Durkee, and as an engineer and patent
agent at Intel Corporation.
**Provided by generous individuals of Law & Business Society
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6th Annual SBA Pro Bono/Community Service Week Join Santa Clara Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni for a week of service. Choose from several events including Project Linus, Cards for Hope, a canned food drive, and more.
Questions? See The Grapevine for more information.
SBA Community Service Committee
BLSA Bake Sale - Bannan Oct. 25-26th from 10 to 4:30. 50% of proceeds to Making Strides against Breast Cancer.
Women and Law - Bannan Oct. 26th - Project Linus - Blanket making
SJC - Cards for Hope - Bannan All week - Card making for refugee children
APALSA - CANNED FOOD DRIVE
Oct. 23-29th - Located in Bannan Lounge
CRIMINAL LAW SOCIETY Making baskets for domestic violence victims - In Bannan
Lounge
BLSA - BREAST CANCER 5K WALK - OCT. 29TH Making Strides breast cancer 5k walk in San
Jose at 8:30am
Pro Bono Week October 23rd - 29th, 2016
Santa Clara University - School of Law
Has Law Enforcement Become Over-Militarized?
Please join Mr. Scott G. Erickson of Americans in Support of Law
Enforcement for a discussion on the current tension surrounding police use of force and the need for police
officers to protect themselves against Dallas and Baton Rouge-like
ambushes.
October 25th, 2016 at Noon
Bannan 142
Lunch Provided!!!!
Police Tactics and the Use of Force
Join International Law Student Association and Environmental Law Society in a
Q&A with Natalie Bridgeman Fields
Accountability Counsel’s Founder and Executive Director
Listen to one of the world’s experts on accountability for
human rights and environmental abuses in international
finance
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
12 pm in Bannan 127
Second Harvest Food Bank
Hosted by Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA) for Pro Bono Week
All Donations Welcome! Boxes will be available in the Law School Lounge from October 24 to October 31.
Items Needed:
Meals in a can (soup, stew, chili)
Tuna or canned chicken
Peanut butter
Canned foods with pop-top lids
Canned fruit in its own juice or water
Low-sodium canned vegetables
Olive or canola oil
Spices
Low-sugar whole grain cereals
Healthy snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit)
Benefiting:
Help Us Make Blankets for Children in Need
The blankets are incredibly easy to make – all you do is tie the fringe into knots!
The Social Justice Coalition will also be in Bannan Lounge with us for their
community service project: Cards of Hope
We hope you wil l join us in making a difference
Please Join Women and Law on:
Wednesday October 26th 10 am – 4 pm
in the Bannan Lounge
For our
Community Service Day