george mason school of law convocation program 2008 · school of law convocation program ... b....

ConvocationMay 17, 2008

School of Law Convocation Program

Music Potomac Brass Quintet

Academic Procession* Graduates

Presentation of Colors George Mason University United States Army ROTC

National Anthem Potomac Brass Quintet

Welcome Daniel D. Polsby Dean and Professor of Law

Student Speakers Gene Granger President Student Bar Association

Pat Foltz Day Class Speaker

B. Dell Chism Evening Class Speaker

Introduction of Faculty Speaker Daniel D. Polsby Dean and Professor of Law

Faculty Speaker Address The Honorable Stanley P. Klein Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Law

Introduction of Guest Speaker Daniel D. Polsby Dean and Professor of Law

Guest Speaker Address The Honorable Elizabeth B. Lacy

Special Recognition Daniel D. Polsby Dean and Professor of Law

Presentation of Diplomas Daniel D. Polsby Dean and Professor of Law

Closing Remarks Daniel D. Polsby Dean and Professor of Law

Recessional*

Reception to Follow

* Audience should remain seated.1

Guest Speaker

The Honorable Elizabeth B. Lacy Senior Justice, Supreme Court of Virginia

The Honorable Elizabeth B. Lacy became the fi rst woman to serve on the bench of the Supreme Court of Virginia when she was appointed by former Virginia Governor Gerald L. Baliles in November 1988. She was confi rmed in that position by the Virginia General Assembly, which conferred a second 12-year term in 2001. Justice Lacy retired from the Court, taking senior status, in August 2007. She is currently a member of the McCammon Group, a provider of dispute resolution services based in Richmond.

Prior to her tenure on Virginia’s high court, Justice Lacy was appointed in 1985 by then-Governor Charles S. Robb to serve as a judge of the Virginia State Corporation Commission, where she was the fi rst woman to serve in that role, as well. She also held the position of Virginia’s Deputy Attorney General for Judicial Affairs, prosecuting consumer protection violations and overseeing state antitrust laws, state regulations, and confl ict of interest statutes. In Texas earlier in her career, she worked in the Offi ce of the Attorney General and for the Texas Legislative Council.

Justice Lacy is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College at Notre Dame, Indiana; the University of Texas Law School; and the University of Virginia School of Law, where she earned an LLM in 1992. She was an adjunct professor of law at the University of Richmond from 1995–2003 and holds numerous honorary degrees. She is the recipient of many awards, including the Robert R. Merhige, Jr. Outstanding Achievement Award from the John Marshall American Inn of Court and the William Green Award from the University of Richmond School of Law. Most recently she was recipient of the Virginia Bar Association’s Gerald L. Baliles Distinguished Service Award for exceptional service and contribu-tions to the bar and the public at large. The Library of Virginia honored Justice Lacy by naming her as one of the eight Women in History for 2008.

In addition to teaching, lecturing, and presenting on wide-ranging legal matters, Justice Lacy has chaired many educational policy bodies, including the ABA’s Council of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar.

Justice Lacy is married to D. Patrick Lacy, Jr., and resides in Richmond. She is the mother of four sons and grandmother of three children.

2

School of Law GraduatesMay 17, 2008

3

MASTER OF LAWS DEGREE Law and Economics David F. Archer Elizabeth Joy Koren Yoshihiro Takiguchi

JURIS DOCTOR DEGREEMargaret Marie AdkinsTimothy Patrick AikenS. Jafar AliR. Sean AlleyMatthew AltamuraChristopher AnclienJames F. AndersonClaudia L. AndréDeeba AnwariStephanie ArnoldMaria ArsenlisGennady Vladimirovich BabankovHyojin BaeTyler James BaldingAlex BamiagisEmily DuVal BarnesWendell BartnickCorey D. BeanElizabeth Jean BeckerSalvador Manuel BezosDerek M. BottcherAdam Daniel BowserJennifer Ashley BradleyAllison Machel BradshawElizabeth Shewell BradshawJason Edward BraunNeil Coleman Bridge

School of Law Graduates

4

Jon W. BrodegardAshley Roux BrottJane J. BuJeffrey E. BurnellTodd BurskiDavid Paul BuzbyAnna Escobedo CabralBrigit CainJessica Caseman CaramanicaAndrew CazierB. Dell ChismGregory P. ConkoAlexis S. ConwayMartina A. CottonRuth Marie CrabbsRobert CrowCynthia Michelle CurranJustine E. DaigneaultEric R. Davidson-SawyerJoseph Davis-DiehlChristopher J. DeSimoneNathan DickeyDan DonahueKimberly DuBoisDaniel Christopher EasleyMichael William EhrsteinRabia El-Hage

Intellectual PropertyAntara GoyalMasao Ohmura


5

Robert D. EnglishMichael Joseph EnsmingerPatrick EsserMatthew D. EstesJuan Carlos EstevezCatherine D. EvanErica K. EverhartTodd Richard FarnsworthDavid Thomas FennerErin Antoinette FennertyDavid R. FisherElliot P. FitzgeraldSean C. FloodRex FlynnPatrick V. FoltzKristen D. ForryJohn C. FoxJohn Christian FrazerRosalie Lavinia FreemanCatherine C. GalleyMichael A. GoldGene GrangerKevin D. GrayAaron D. GreenJamie GregorianDyanne M. Griffi thAndrew Michael GrossmanKhadein N. HackshawJoseph O. HankinsNick HarmJohn HarringtonMargaret McCallum HartElizabeth A. HarzoldDaniel J. HennesseyJesus Javier Hernandez

Christopher HixonJessica Kristen HodgesMatthew HodgsonPhyllicia Michelle HoffmanKara Denise HolsingerBlair M. HoytJeremy Calvin HuangAshley Christine HuffEmily Halm JenkinsMiranda Y. JonesMegan Rose KapaunAshley Jennifer KeapprothJin KimSharon J. KimKenneth Alan KlukowskiBrian KoloLacy KoloBrett M. KrausWilliam Miller KroghJoseph KroupaOlivia Fines Kunkler Kara KuritzMatt KuskieAshley Booth KyleSal LagdameoKathleen C. LagerquistPhilip LarsonNicholas Joseph LawrenceMarian Leonardo LawsonJane R. LeePatrick J. LeeEric Moran LemmerDean LhospitalKyle O. LoganJared K. Lord

Elizabeth M. OsburnEdward J. O’Shea IIIJulia J.W. OvandoAileen You-Rha ParkDaRong ParkGrace Jean ParkJohn C. PeelerMichael A. PetrinoAdam H. PhillipsBernardo L. Piereck Daniel PodhajnyMauricio A. PosadasRenée N. PowellLaurie QuaifeKatherine P. QuinlanRachel Sue RedfernAbbe Lisa ReisHubbel Robert RelatStephanie Lynn ReynoldsHeidi Autumn RickerRyan H. RogersCharles Michael RomanHugh RosenMelissa M. SanchezTimilin Kate SandersEcho Estelle SchaubRyan Michael SchmalzleMark C. SeaveyAyal Israel SharonJustin E. SimmonsMichelle Marie SouthwickMariya StarchevskyAubrey N. Stuempfl eArielle SturzChristopher M. Swickhamer


6

Craig P. LytleBianca Deshera MackJoseph MaltbyKaty M. ManuelLeland Ray MarcusKelly Bryan MartinJaime E. MartinezErin Marie MartinkoMike McCarthyStacey Pratt McEvoyArthur Daniel McGlynnWilliam John McGrathCharity Rebekah McKenzieG. Robert McLain, Jr.Amy Marie McMullenAndrew McNivenBrandy Kathleen MeeksPatrice Nicole MejiasAnthony John MessuriNathan Jon MilakovichPhilip K. Miles IIIDanielle Marie MirandaJessica J. MoralesJoseph O. MorenoMichael MossobaShane M. MurphyTarik M. NabiDaniel NadelMarcus NaplesJacqueline R. NeffBenjamin Graham NelsonCarmen S. NgChristianna Lynne NiepraschkMeighan Eileen O’ReardonRebecca Ham Ormsbee


Tracy Hartman SwiftZachary P. TakosLorna J. TangJennifer Lauren TearsAshlea DeAn ThomasJeremy Alexander TiganLuminita A. TodorMary O’Brien TorrettaDennis TsangAlison R. UmbergerTerra VarnesPeter Howard VaughanJohn WalkAndrew Gilmartin WallaceWilliam John Walsh

7

Dior T. WatanabeElizabeth WebsterTimothy A. WehnerEvan D. WesserMegan Amber WestmorelandLucy Jewett WheatleyJennifer WhiteStephanie L. WillattBrian M. WilliamsJeremy Shane WilliamsPeter Sean WillisRobert Olin WilsonDickson John Anthony YoungAlexander Arash ZarrinneshanAlexander Zektser

SUMMA CUM LAUDEDyanne M. Griffi thDaniel J. HennesseyStacey Pratt McEvoy

MAGNA CUM LAUDE R. Sean Alley Wendell Bartnick Elizabeth Shewell Bradshaw Todd Burski Gregory P. Conko Robert D. English Michael Joseph Ensminger Todd Richard Farnsworth Andrew Michael Grossman Miranda Y. Jones

CUM LAUDE S. Jafar Ali Corey D. Bean Derek M. Bottcher Justine E. Daigneault Joseph Davis-Diehl Kristen D. Forry Ashley Jennifer Keapproth Ashley Booth Kyle Craig P. Lytle Arthur Daniel McGlynn Andrew McNiven

Matt KuskiePhilip LarsonKaty M. ManuelG. Robert McLain, Jr. Meighan Eileen O’ReardonMichael A. PetrinoBernardo L. PiereckJohn WalkAndrew Gilmartin WallaceLucy Jewett Wheatley

Nathan Jon MilakovichPhilip K. Miles IIIRebecca Ham OrmsbeeRenée N. PowellTimilin Kate SandersRyan Michael SchmalzleJeremy Alexander TiganEvan D. WesserRobert Olin WilsonAlexander Zektser

School of Law Graduates—Honors

8

School of Law Graduates—Special Awards

Law School Service Award

Rex Flynn

Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar andVirginia Chapter of the American Academy of

Matrimonial LawyersFamily Law Book Award

Abbe Lisa Reis

Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association Student Advocacy Award

Juan Carlos Estevez

Giles Sutherland Rich Award for Excellence in the Study of Intellectual Property Law

Nathan Jon MilakovichDaniel Nadel

Scott C. Whitney Writing Prize

Ayal Israel Sharon

9

School of Law Graduates—Specialty Tracks

CORPORATE AND SECURITIES LAWStacey Pratt McEvoy

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWSalvador Manuel Bezos

Sean C. FloodJesus Javier Hernandez

Kyle O. LoganNathan Jon Milakovich

Daniel NadelCarmen S. Ng

Daniel Podhajny

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAWDan Donahue

Olivia Fines KunklerJennifer Lauren Tears

10

Academic Organizations

11

GEORGE MASON CIVIL RIGHTS LAW JOURNALGraduating Board of EditorsMatt Kuskie, Editor-in-Chief

Katherine P. Quinlan, Executive EditorPhilip K. Miles III, Managing Editor

Robert Olin Wilson*, Articles Selection EditorAlexis S. Conway*, Senior Articles Editor

Robert Crow, Articles EditorAlexander Zektser*, Articles Editor

Brigit Cain, Research EditorLaurie Quaife, Senior Notes EditorDerek M. Bottcher*, Notes Editor

Jin Kim, Notes Editor Jamie Gregorian*, Symposium EditorJames F. Anderson, Associate Editor

Corey D. Bean, Associate EditorEric R. Davidson-Sawyer, Associate EditorJesus Javier Hernandez, Associate Editor

Kenneth Alan Klukowski*, Associate EditorKathleen C. Lagerquist, Associate Editor

Eric Moran Lemmer, Associate EditorEdward J. O’Shea III, Associate Editor

Jeremy Shane Williams, Associate Editor*Denotes publication in the George Mason Civil Rights Law Journal


12

GEORGE MASON LAW REVIEWGraduating Board of Editors

Lucy Jewett Wheatley, Editor-in-Chief

Claudia L. André*, Executive EditorAlison R. Umberger, Managing EditorAndrew McNiven, Production Editor

Timilin Kate Sanders*, Senior Articles Editor Michael A. Petrino, Senior Research Editor

Elizabeth Shewell Bradshaw*, Senior Notes EditorWendell Bartnick, Articles Editor

Miranda Y. Jones*, Articles Editor; 2007 Adrian S. Fisher Award Winner

G. Robert McLain, Jr.*, Articles EditorWilliam Miller Krogh*, Research Editor

Justin E. Simmons*, Research EditorJessica Kristen Hodges*, Notes EditorRebecca Ham Ormsbee*, Notes EditorDyanne M. Griffi th, Associate EditorEmily Halm Jenkins, Associate Editor

Katy M. Manuel, Associate EditorStacey Pratt McEvoy, Associate Editor

Ryan Michael Schmalzle, Associate Editor

Ashley Jennifer Keapproth*, Managing Editor, 2006–07Sharon J. Kim, Associate Notes Editor, 2006–07

Andrew Michael Grossman*, Senior Articles Editor, 2006–07; 2006 Adrian S. Fisher Award Winner

Graduating MembersTodd Burski

Justine E. DaigneaultTodd Richard Farnsworth

Daniel J. HennesseyBernardo L. Piereck

Andrew Gilmartin Wallace*Denotes publication in the George Mason Law Review


13

GEORGE MASON MOOT COURT BOARDGraduating Justices

Michael A. Petrino, Chief JusticeChair, Henry G. Manne Moot Court Competition for Law and Economics

2008 Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Competition,Quarter-fi nalist

2007 Upper Class Moot Court Competition,Finalist

Andrew McNiven, Vice Justice2008 National First Amendment Competition

2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition,Octo-fi nalist

Patrick V. Foltz, Managing Justice2007–08 National Team

2007 August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Competition2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition,

Semi-fi nalist

Charles Michael Roman, Managing Justice, 2006–072007 Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Competition,

Best Respondent’s Brief and Second Runner Up2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition,

Octo-fi nalist

Graduating Members

Claudia L. André 2007 National Health Law Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Semi-fi nalist

Stephanie ArnoldCo-Chair, Upper Class Competition 2008 William E. McGee National Civil Rights Competition, Octo-fi nalist

Elizabeth Jean Becker 2007 Chicago Bar Association Competition, Octo-fi nalist

Elizabeth Shewell BradshawChair, Judges Committee 2008 National First Amendment Competition 2007 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Finalis

Justine E. Daigneault 2007–08 National Team 2007 August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Competition 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Semi-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist

Michael Joseph Ensminger 2007 Chicago Bar Association Competition, Best Oralist and Octo-fi nalist 2005 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2005 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist


14

Juan Carlos Estevez 2008 Herbert Wechsler National Criminal Law Competition, Champion 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Quarter-fi nalist

Jessica Kristen Hodges 2008 Mardi Gras Invitational Sports Law Competition 2007 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist

Ashley Jennifer Keapproth 2007 Cardozo/BMI Entertainment Law Competition, Quarter-fi nalist 2005 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist

Marian Leonardo Lawson 2007 and 2008 Jessup International Competition, Semi-fi nalist 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Champion 2005 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Champion

Stacey Pratt McEvoy 2008 Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Competition, Best Brief and Quarter-fi nalist 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Advancing Round

Jessica J. MoralesCo-Chair, Upper Class Competition 2007–08 National Team 2007 August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Competition, Quarter-fi nalist 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Quarter-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist

Edward J. O’Shea III 2008 John J. Gibbons Criminal Procedure Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Advancing Round

Adam H. Phillips 2006–07 National Team 2006 National Competition Region IV, Quarter-fi nalist 2006 Ruby R. Vale Corporate Law Competition 2005 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Champion

Rachel Sue Redfern 2008 William E. McGee National Civil Rights Competition, Honorable Mention Best Oralist and Octo-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Advancing Round

Ryan H. Rogers 2007 Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Competition, Best Respondent’s Brief and Second Runner Up

Echo Estelle Schaub 2008 John J. Gibbons Criminal Procedure Competition, Octo-fi nalist

Ryan Michael Schmalzle 2008 Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Competition, Quarter-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Advancing Round

Ashlea DeAn Thomas 2007 Chicago Bar Association Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2005 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Champion


15

Jeremy Alexander Tigan 2007–08 National Team 2007 August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Competition, Quarter-fi nalist 2007 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Finalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Finalist

Mary O’Brien TorrettaChair, First-Year Competition 2008 August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Competition 2007 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Semi-fi nalist

Evan D. Wesser 2007–08 National Team 2007 and 2008 August A. Rendigs, Jr. National Products Liability Competition 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Semi-fi nalist

Jeremy Shane Williams 2008 Irving R. Kaufman Memorial Securities Law Competition Best Brief and Quarter-fi nalist 2006 Upper Class Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist 2006 First-Year Moot Court Competition, Octo-fi nalist

GRADUATING WRITING FELLOWS Sharon J. Kim, Coordinator

Derek M. BottcherMichael Joseph Ensminger

Patrick V. FoltzKristen D. Forry

John Christian FrazerMichael A. GoldJohn HarringtonMiranda Y. Jones

Ashley Booth KyleKaty M. Manuel

Kelly Bryan MartinAndrew McNiven

Anthony John MessuriRachel Sue Redfern

Ryan Michael SchmalzleAshlea DeAn Thomas

Jeremy Shane WilliamsAlexander Zektser

JOURNAL OF LAW, ECONOMICS & POLICYGraduating Board of EditorsDean Lhospital, Editor-in-Chief

Aubrey N. Stuempfl e, Executive EditorZachary P. Takos, Senior Articles EditorKristen D. Forry, Senior Research Editor

Jacqueline R. Neff, Managing EditorDan Donahue, Research Editor

Jennifer Lauren Tears, Research EditorDeeba Anwari, Articles EditorMarcus Naples, Articles EditorRex Flynn, Technology Editor

Mauricio A. Posadas, Symposium EditorJoseph Kroupa, Publications Editor

Michael William Ehrstein, Managing Editor, 2006–07Kara Kuritz, Senior Articles Editor, 2006–07Gregory P. Conko, Articles Editor, 2006–07

Graduating MembersMatthew Altamura

Maria ArsenlisJason Edward Braun

Jon W. Brodegard Patrick Esser

David R. FisherKara Denise Holsinger

Elizabeth Joy Koren (LLM) Brett M. KrausSal Lagdameo

Jane R. LeeJessica J. MoralesJulia J.W. OvandoGrace Jean Park

Hugh RosenDennis Tsang

William John WalshMegan Amber Westmoreland


16

THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT BAR JOURNALGraduating Board of Editors

Mary O’Brien Torretta, Editor-in-Chief

Robert D. English*, Executive EditorDior T. Watanabe*, Senior Articles Editor

Joseph O. Hankins, Managing EditorS. Jafar Ali, Case Comments Editor Jeffrey E. Burnell, Articles Editor

Elliot P. Fitzgerald*, Articles EditorErin Marie Martinko, Articles Editor

Margaret McCallum Hart, Notes EditorKelly Bryan Martin, Notes Editor

Ayal Israel Sharon*, Submissions Editor

Graduating MembersR. Sean Alley

Joseph Davis-DiehlPatrick V. FoltzJohn HarringtonDaniel Nadel*

Meighan Eileen O’Reardon*Renée N. Powell

Hubbel Robert RelatMariya Starchevsky*

Evan D. Wesser**Denotes publication in The Federal Circuit Bar Journal

17


18

Student Governance

STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATIONGene Granger, President; Vice President–Evening

Division, 2006–07; 1E Class Representative, 2005–06

Jeremy Shane Williams, Vice President–Day Division; Assistant Vice President for Social Affairs, 2006–07

Dan Donahue, Budget Treasurer

Dean Lhospital, Accounts Treasurer

Patrick V. Foltz, Secretary, 2006–08

Michael A. Gold, Honor Committee Chairman, 2006–08

David Paul Buzby, 4E Representative; 3E Representative, 2006–07

Rex Flynn, 4E Representative; 2E Representative, 2005–06

Hubbel Robert Relat, 3D Representative; Accounts Treasurer, 2006–07; 1D Representative, 2005–06

Brian M. Williams, 3D Representative; 2D Representative, 2006–07

Elizabeth Joy Koren, LLM Representative

Ashley Jennifer Keapproth, President, 2006–07; Vice President–Evening Division, 2005–06; 1E Representative, 2004–05

Elizabeth Shewell Bradshaw, Vice President for Community Outreach, 2006–07; 1D Representative, 2005–06

Adam H. Phillips, 3E Representative, 2006–07

Peter Howard Vaughan, 2D Representative, 2006–07; 1D Representative, 2005–06

Kara Kuritz, 2E Representative, 2005–06

Aileen You-Rha Park, 1E Representative, 2005–06

HONOR COMMITTEEMichael A. Gold, Chairman, 2006–08

Rex FlynnJin Kim

Katherine P. Quinlan

Margaret McCallum Hart, 2006–07Nicholas Joseph Lawrence, 2006–07

Mike McCarthy, 2006–07Alexander Zektser, 2006–07

19

Student Governance

20

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATIONJuan Carlos Estevez, President

Alison R. Umberger, 2006–07 Law Student Division Liaison to the Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative and the 2006–07

11th Circuit Lt. Governor for Membership

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION—GMU ChapterAlison R. Umberger, Vice PresidentMargaret Marie Adkins, Secretary

Rabia El-Hage, Treasurer

Nathan Jon Milakovich, Vice President, 2006–07Joseph Maltby, Treasurer, 2006–07

Matthew D. EstesRex Flynn

Julia J.W. OvandoBrian M. Williams

AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW AND POLICYAlison R. Umberger, Vice President for Administration, 2006–08

Ashley Roux BrottJamie Gregorian

AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATIONDanielle Marie Miranda, President

Rabia El-Hage, Secretary

Matthew Hodgson Julia J.W. Ovando

Student Organizations

21


ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONJin Kim, Co-President, 2006–07

Jane R. Lee, Co-President, 2006–07

Hyojin Bae, Senior BoardJeremy Calvin Huang, Senior Board

DaRong Park, Senior BoardGrace Jean Park, Senior Board

Patrick J. LeeCarmen S. NgLorna J. Tang

ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC INTEREST LAWMichael A. Gold, President; Auction Coordinator, 2006–07

Joseph Maltby, Vice President; Treasurer, 2006–07Claudia L. André, Treasurer; Auction Coordinator, 2006–07

Ashley Roux BrottDan Donahue

Elizabeth A. Harzold

BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONRex Flynn, President

Khadein N. HackshawJin Kim

Dean LhospitalBianca Deshera Mack

Adam H. PhillipsBrian M. William

CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETYKristen D. Forry

Kathleen C. Lagerquist

22


THE DOCKETPatrick V. Foltz, Editor-in-ChiefJoseph Maltby, Editor-in-Chief

Daniel J. Hennessey, Managing EditorBernardo L. Piereck, Managing Editor

Nicholas Joseph Lawrence, Opinions EditorDean Lhospital, Staff Writer, Photographer

Mariya Starchevsky, Cartoonist Alexander Zektser, Contributing Writer

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SOCIETYClaudia L. André, President, 2006-07

Alison R. Umberger

THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY—GMU ChapterHubbel Robert Relat, President, 2006–08

Miranda Y. Jones, Vice President of Speakers, 2006–08Jeremy Shane Williams, Vice President of Programs, 2006–08

Charles Michael Roman, Treasurer

Robert Crow, Treasurer, 2006–07

Alexis S. ConwayDavid Thomas Fenner

Kristen D. ForryGene Granger

Christopher Hixon Kathleen C. Lagerquist

Andrew McNivenPhilip K. Miles III

GAY, LESBIAN, AND BISEXUAL LAW ASSOCIATION

Alison R. Umberger

23

GEORGE MASON AMERICAN INN OF COURTSharon J. Kim, President

Charles Michael Roman, Vice PresidentMegan Rose Kapaun, Secretary

Erica K. Everhart, Online Web EditorElizabeth M. Osburn, CLE Coordinator

Ashlea DeAn Thomas, Secretary, 2006–07

Stephanie Arnold Rex Flynn Margaret McCallum Hart Kelly Bryan Martin Erin Marie Martinko

HISPANIC LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONMauricio A. Posadas, President

Jessica J. Morales, Secretary

Claudia L. André Tyler James Balding Alex Bamiagis Dan Donahue Juan Carlos Estevez Joseph O. Hankins Jesus Javier Hernandez

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW SOCIETYDaniel Nadel, President

Alex Bamiagis, Vice President of SpeakersJesus Javier Hernandez, Treasurer

B. Dell Chism Sean C. Flood Nick Harm Lacy Kolo Leland Ray Marcus


Edward J. O’Shea III Adam H. PhillipsAbbe Lisa ReisEvan D. Wesser

Jessica Kristen HodgesJoseph O. MorenoDaniel NadelBernardo L. PiereckMelissa M. SanchezAlexander Arash Zarrinneshan

Carmen S. Ng Ayal Israel SharonLorna J. TangLuminita A. Todor

24


INTERNATIONAL LAW SOCIETYRabia El-Hage, Vice President; Treasurer, 2006–07

Alison R. Umberger, Secretary

Ashley Roux BrottDan Donahue

Mauricio A. Posadas

J. REUBEN CLARK LAW SOCIETYZachary P. Takos, President, 2006-07

Joseph Kroupa, Vice President, 2006–07

Jon W. BrodegardBrett M. Kraus

JEWISH LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONAshley Roux Brott, President

Elliot P. Fitzgerald, Co-President, 2006–07Phyllicia Michelle Hoffman, Co-President, 2006–07

Michael A. GoldJamie Gregorian

Leland Ray MarcusDaniel NadelHugh Rosen

Ayal Israel SharonMariya Starchevsky

LAW STUDENTS FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENTJohn Christian Frazer, President, 2006–08

Nick Harm

25


MASON LAW DEMOCRATSAshley Roux Brott

Alison R. UmbergerBrian M. Williams

MASON LAW REPUBLICANSJeremy Shane Williams, President, 2006–08;

Vice President, 2005–06

Hubbel Robert Relat, Vice President for Activities, 2006–08 Alexis S. Conway, Vice President for Membership, 2006–08;

Treasurer, 2005–06 Margaret McCallum Hart, Secretary, 2006–08 Jeremy Calvin Huang, Treasurer, 2006–08

Kristen D. ForryGene Granger

Andrew Michael GrossmanJoseph O. Hankins

Ashley Christine HuffKathleen C. LagerquistCharles Michael Roman

Zachary P. Takos

MASON SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW ASSOCIATION

William John McGrath, Vice PresidentJamie Gregorian, Treasurer

Gene GrangerDean Lhospital

Charity Rebekah McKenzieHubbel Robert Relat

Jeremy Shane Williams

26

PHI ALPHA DELTA LAW FRATERNITY, INTERNATIONAL Timothy Patrick Aiken Matthew Altamura Stephanie Arnold Emily DuVal Barnes Brigit Cain Gene Granger Joseph O. Hankins Nick Harm Ashley Christine Huff Eric Moran Lemmer

PHI DELTA PHI (LEWIS F. POWELL INN)Mariya Starchevsky, Magister

Nicholas Joseph Lawrence, Historian

Jane R. Lee, Clerk, 2006–07Michael Mossoba, Historian, 2006–07

James F. AndersonAshley Roux BrottChristopher Hixon

Laurie Quaife

STUDENT ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDAaron D. Green, President, 2006–08; Treasurer, 2005-06

Dean Lhospital, Treasurer

Claudia L. André Emily DuVal Barnes Dan Donahue Rabia El-Hage Nick Harm Margaret McCallum Hart Elizabeth A. Harzold Ashley Christine Huff


Charity Rebekah McKenzieAndrew McNivenPatrice Nicole MejiasBernardo L. PiereckKatherine P. QuinlanMelissa M. SanchezAlison R. Umberger

Kelly Bryan MartinPatrice Nicole MejiasNathan Jon MilakovichJacqueline R. NeffEdward J. O’Shea IIIKatherine P. QuinlanRyan Michael SchmalzleAubrey N. Stuempfl eAlison R. UmbergerPeter Howard Vaughan

27

TRIAL ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION

Echo Estelle Schaub*, President

Jason Edward Braun, Vice PresidentTimothy Patrick Aiken, Competition Committee Chair

Charity Rebekah McKenzie, Intramural Committee Chair

Andrew McNiven*, Vice President, 2006–07Joseph Kroupa, Secretary, 2006–07

Jon W. Brodegard, Treasurer, 2006–07

Active Members Stephanie Arnold Hyojin Bae Corey D. Bean Dan Donahue Patrick Esser* Juan Carlos Estevez* Rex Flynn Patrick V. Foltz Michael A. Gold Aaron D. Green* Elizabeth A. Harzold Phyllicia Michelle Hoffman Kara Denise Holsinger Jin Kim Sal Lagdameo*

Candidate Members Wendell Bartnick Elizabeth Shewell Bradshaw Alexis S. Conway William Miller Krogh Danielle Marie Miranda *Participated in a regional extramural competition

Dean LhospitalJoseph MaltbyKelly Bryan MartinEdward J. O’Shea III*DaRong ParkGrace Jean ParkKatherine P. Quinlan*Charles Michael RomanAubrey N. Stuempfl e*Zachary P. TakosPeter Howard Vaughan*Jeremy Shane Williams*Robert Olin WilsonAlexander Zektser

Michael MossobaBernardo L. PiereckMariya StarchevskyMary O’Brien TorrettaAlexander Arash Zarrinneshan


28

VBA PRO BONO SOCIETYAshley Roux Brott*, President

Dan Donahue*, Treasurer; Community Service Chair, 2006–07

Catherine D. Evan*, Programming Chair

Patrick V. Foltz, President, 2006–07Michael A. Gold*, Vice President, 2006–07Edward J. O’Shea III, Secretary, 2006–07

Dean Lhospital, Treasurer, 2006–07

Jennifer Ashley Bradley*Jon W. Brodegard*

Rabia El-Hage*Rosalie Lavinia Freeman*

Katherine P. Quinlan*Peter Howard Vaughan

*With distinction (i.e. met and/or surpassed Pro Bono Pledge of 35 hours of pro bono work)

WOMEN’S LAW ASSOCIATION

Danielle Marie Miranda, President; Secretary, 2006–07

Stephanie Arnold, Vice President; Treasurer, 2006–07

Emily DuVal Barnes Jennifer Ashley Bradley Ashley Roux Brott Alexis S. Conway Rabia El-Hage Rosalie Lavinia Freeman Elizabeth A. Harzold Phyllicia Michelle Hoffman

Megan Rose KapaunKara KuritzBianca Deshera MackCharity Rebekah McKenzieEcho Estelle SchaubMary O’Brien TorrettaAlison R. Umberger


29

School of Law Administration

Daniel D. PolsbyDean and Professor of Law

Craig S. LernerAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law

Victoria M. HuberAssociate Dean and

Director of Career, Academic and Alumni Services

Deborah M. KeeneAssociate Dean for Library and Technology

Alison H. PriceSenior Assistant Dean and Director of Admissions

Annamaria NieldsAssistant Dean for Academic Administration

Robert Watling Assistant Dean for Management and Planning

Patricia J. HupaloAssistant Dean, Student Records

Christopher CorishDirector of Development

Raymond D’SouzaDirector of Finance

Christine MaloneDirector, Student Academic Affairs

Karen NewmanDirector, Administrative Services

Legal Research, Writing and Analysis Instruction

Jennifer Hodge, Director Elizabeth A. Keith, Assistant Director

30

Helen Alvaré Peter Berkowitz David E. Bernstein Michelle Boardman Laura Bradford Francis H. Buckley James E. Byrne Terrence R. Chorvat Eric Claeys Randall Clark Lloyd R. Cohen John L. Costello Ross E. Davies Steven J. Eagle Victoria Espinel Alyse Graham Allison Hayward Thomas W. Hazlett Harry G. Hutchison IV D. Bruce Johnsen Sally Katzen-Dyk Bruce H. Kobayashi Michael I. Krauss

School of Law Faculty

Christine Kymn Craig S. Lerner Nelson LundJoyce Lee MalcolmKevin A. McCabeTimothy J. MurisMichael E. O’NeillJeffrey S. ParkerDaniel D. PolsbyJeremy RabkinNeomi RaoRonald D. RotundaNathan SalesDavid A. SchumLinda A. SchwartzsteinDouglas SmithIlya SominGordon TullockSamson VermontBart J. WilsonJoshua D. WrightJoseph C. ZengerleTodd J. Zywicki

31

George Mason University Board of Visitors

BOARD LEADERSHIP

Ernst Volgenau, Rector

John Knox Singleton, Vice Rector

Carol Merchant Kirby, Secretary

Board MembersAnne K. Altman

Terri Cofer Beirne Kathleen M. deLaski

C. Gibson DunnDenny Garcia

Harry F. Hopper IIIGlenn C. Lewis

Byron F. MarchantCharlie H. Mills III

Long V. NguyenSudhakar V. Shenoy

William SozaD. Jean Wu

Student Representatives

Bryan Painter, George Mason UniversityKate Pisano, George Mason University

Faculty RepresentativeSuzanne Slayden

The Background of the Academic Robe

The academic robes worn at American ceremonies today go back to the Middle Ages. In Medieval Europe, men and women typically wore gowns or robes that evolved to include different colors that signifi ed various

professions, trades, and religious orders. The oldest universities of northern Eu-rope, such as Oxford or Paris, grew out of church schools, and both faculty and student were regarded in the Middle Ages as part of the clergy. Hence they wore clerical garb, largely borrowed from the monastic dress of the day, not merely on special occasions, but as their regular clothing. In the United States today, the American Council on Education Administration administers the Academic Costume Code, which provides guidelines for the wearing of academic robes.

In the Middle Ages, the level of elaborate decorations on their gowns could distinguish undergraduates, bachelors, and masters. The wide velvet borders extending down the front of the doctoral gown, as well as the velvet bars on the sleeves, are either black velvet, or are colored according to the scholarly fi eld of the wearer.

The hood of the academic robe was originally designed as a utilitarian head cover worn in bad weather and otherwise dropped to the shoulders. Students and faculty alike initially wore the hood; but in the early sixteenth century, the hood was restricted to graduates, becoming the mark of a degree holder. Each college of study has a distinctive, color-lined hood by which graduates may be recog-nized in the academic procession. The length of the hood worn for the master’s degree must be three and one-half feet, and for the doctor’s degree, four feet. The hoods are lined with the offi cial color or colors of the college or university conferring.

In today’s ceremony, you will see Juris Doctor and Master of Laws graduates wearing the doctoral robe with velvet cap and tassel. Each of the graduates will be wearing a purple hood lined with green, signifying education in the area of law at George Mason.

32

Class of

2008

george mason school of law convocation program 2008 · school of law convocation program ... b....

Documents