SBA Newsletter 1 - 9/8/14

Issue 1: September 8, 2014 Suffolk University Law School SBA Executive Newsletter

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SBA NEWS A Message From Tom

Welcome to our very first newsletter

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Welcome to the first edition of the Suffolk Law SBA Executive Newsletter! We will be publishing this newsletter each Monday as a way to increase student engagement and keep you all informed. If you look to the panel on the right, you will see the features that we will include each week: A Message From Tom, SBA Happenings, information about the SBA, a Student Spotlight, and an Alumni Spotlight. On the final page of each newsletter you will also find contact information of the executive SBA members and the SBA Constitution Preamble. In the first two weeks the Student Spotlight will cover members of our Executive Council and then after that we will spotlight various students from throughout the school. We hope that you enjoy this first edition and

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A Message From Tom

SBA Happenings

Student Spotlights

What is the SBA?

Alumni Spotlight

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Contact List & Preamble

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please be sure to check out the website, Facebook page, and Twitter (look at the bottom of each page for these) to stay up-to-date throughout the week.

- Tom Davis

SBA President

Suffolk University Law School SBA Executive Newsletter Issue 1: September 8, 2014

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! This newsletter is part of our effort to increase communication with all members of the Suffolk Law community. It will be sent out each Monday morning and each issue will be archived on the new SBA website (suffolklawsba.com).

! As many of you know, new student orientation took place over the weekend. If you missed the Executive Committee table, you can find the information that we handed out on the website.

! Launching this Saturday is the new Suffolk Law Running Project. We will meet in the law school lobby at 10am for our first run. For more information and to stay up to date, find us on Facebook at Suffolk Law Running Project. Also, look ahead to our poll this week, which will be seeking your input on the best meeting time!

! Toms office hours: Tuesday 12 2:00pm in room 450G.

! Keep an eye out for the upcoming Class Representative elections.

SBA Executive Announcements & Happenings

The first Executive Council meeting. Clockwise from the left: Neil, Monica,

Tom, Kelly, and Jeffrey.

We need YOU To design our new Suffolk Law SBA logo!

What: We are looking for a new Suffolk Law SBA logo. What you design is up to you. Please submit your entry by emailing it to MARKETING

When: We will accept entries between now and October 1st.

Prize: A $50 gift card to Boston Brewin

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Your

Logo

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Tom dropping off the kids shoes collected at the 2014 Community Day.

Thank you for your donations!


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Tip of the week

Get Outside! As the school year starts back up and the cool fall

weather approaches, it is a great time to spend some

more time outside. Studies show that being outside and active reduces depression, sparks creativity, improves

concentration, promotes healing, and can also cheer

you up and make you happier. Make use of the

green space near Suffolk by walking or running through

the Boston Common, the Boston Garden, or along the

Charles River.

The SULS Running Project will also be starting this

week, with our first meeting on Saturday at 10am at the

law school.

What is the SBA? This page will have a different topic each week, such as information about what the SBA is, what the SBA does, how decisions are made concerning things such as budgets and rules, how to get involved, and more.

For those unfamiliar with the SBA, it is the governing body of all students and organizations at Suffolk Law. The SBA exists to organize events and provide resources for students and student organizations at Suffolk Law. In addition, it also serves as the official voice of the Suffolk Law student body by representing your interests to the law school administration and outside legal community. The SBA has three foundational goals this year. First, the SBA seeks to improve the quality of life for more students at Suffolk Law. To accomplish this, the SBA has been hard at work all summer planning quality programs of an academic, professional, and social nature. Second, the SBA seeks to help more Suffolk Law students get jobs. To accomplish this, the SBA has planned innovative and inclusive programs designed to highlight the true strengths of Suffolk Law students. Finally, the SBA seeks to improve the perception of Suffolk Law both within and without of our community. To accomplish this, the SBA has planned various new programs and activities that engage both the legal and outside community. The success of the SBA is directly dependent on student involvement. This means that the more students who participate, the better the year will be for everyone. Accordingly, I encourage you all to make your voices heard. If you have a problem, issue, or idea no matter how small reach out to us as we are here to work for you.

Poll of the week! Periodically, we will conduct a poll online and will post the results here.

The first poll will be found on the Facebook page (Suffolk Law SBA).

For those interested in the SULS Running Project, what day and time works best for you to meet throughout the week?


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Meet Tom Davis: SBA President SBA President Tom Davis is entering his third year at Suffolk Law. Tom, who last year was awarded the Kahalas Scholarship for distinguished community service and leadership to disadvantaged communities, overcame a childhood of poverty and family dysfunction to graduate from Newton North High School and the University of Richmond. As he enters his final year of law school, Tom hopes to concentrate his studies on health care law. Outside of law school, Tom is a competitive runner and enjoys

running, cycling, road tripping, camping, and helping others achieve success. In addition, Tom coaches runners and triathletes of all abilities, from beginner to elite, with unmatched improvement rates.

Do you have any tips for new students?

As a general tip, Id suggest creating a long-term plan of involvement for your time at Suffolk Law instead of just winging it. On that note, be sure to reach out to the SBA for ways to get involved.

What are you most looking forward to in the new school year both as president and personally?

As president of the SBA Im most looking forward to connecting with the student body in new ways to help improve more students experience at Suffolk Law. Personally, Im looking forward to taking more specialized law school courses and learning new things in my field of interest.

In one sentence, what is your role as SBA President?

At the end of the day, my job is to make sure that the SBA is operating to the best of its ability and in the best interest of the student body.

Toms Favorites Place to study: Seventh floor library overlooking the Boston Common. Study break: Running a nine-mile loop around the Charles River. Part of Suffolk Law: Suffolk Laws roots to serving underserved and disadvantaged communities. Coffee shop near school: Boston Brewin, which is also the closest coffee shop to SULS. Movie: Watchmen



Meet Monica Bellevue: SBA Vice President

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SBA vice president Monica Bellevue is entering her fourth year at Suffolk Law as an evening student. During the day she works as a contracts manager in a legal department. Over the summer, Monica took part in the Lund Summer Program and subsequently stayed overseas to work in Malta.

What was your favorite part from the Lund Summer Program?

Meeting the Swedish students and the professors. They were awesome.

What are you most looking forward to this school year?

Being able to finally buy my last law textbook in January.

What do you consider being one of the biggest challenges of being an evening student?

Juggling all the different responsibilities at school and outside of school at work.

Since its the start of the school year, do you have any tips for 1Ls?

Remember to take time to breathe and take a night for yourself. Staying calm is half the battle.

Monicas favorites Place to study: 5th floor of the library. It has a great view of Boston. Study Break: DD Pumpkin ice coffee run.

Part of Suffolk Law: The students. My classmates never cease to amaze me with everything that they have on their plates. Coffee shop near school: Boston Brewin. They are so nice and they have great breakfast sandwiches. Movie: The Life Aquatic

Next weeks Student Spotlight will feature the other members of the SBA Executive Council: Treasurer Kelley Sweetser, Chief of Operations Jeffrey Lomas, and Chief of

Staff Neil Lindquist.



Alumni Spotlight John Nucci --- Class of 2012

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John Nucci, a 2012 SULS graduate, recently finished up his term as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Robert Cordy at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Nucci will now bring his talents to Mintz Levin as a litigation associate in the Boston office. Nucci, who also graduated from Suffolk undergrad as a communications major, shared some information with us (This interview was conducted over the summer by Erin Knight, co-director of the Alumni Affairs Committee.)

What do you consider the best part of your job as judicial clerk?

The face time the clerks are able to get with the Justices. In particular, sitting with Justice Cordy in chambers after oral arguments, hearing his thoughts on the days cases, and voicing my own opinion is a pretty amazing experience. Its an insight into the Courts process that most lawyers dont get to see, and I have really appreciated that opportunity.

What type of attorney did you want to be upon entering Suffolk Law?

I honestly was not sure what I wanted to do when I started at Suffolk Law. I knew that I wanted to be a litigator in some capacity, and I definitely leaned toward criminal prosecution, but I tried to keep a pretty open mind about what to get involved in. I did get interested in clerking at some point in my 1L year, and started working towards that goal.

What is your greatest professional achievement?

I was an Assistant District Attorney in the Appeals Unit of the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office before I started my

clerkship. One of my cases went to the SJC, and although I couldnt argue it, seeing it argued and eventually decided in favor of the Commonwealth was a very proud moment for me.

One piece of advice?

My advice would be to take advantage of the clinics, internships, and practical classes that Suffolk offers. It gives you such a leg up in your job search to be able to say that, for example, youve appeared in district court for a DAs office, or argued in front of the Appeals Court. Having skills outside of the classroom is a great way to separate yourself from the pack, and it also offers a great way to network and impress people who might be able to help you later on.



Contact Information Name Position Email

Tom davis President [email protected] Monica Bellevue Vice President [email protected] Jeffrey Lomas Chief of Operations [email protected] Neil Lindquist Chief of Staff [email protected] Kelley Sweetser Treasurer [email protected]

We the Students of Suffolk University Law School, in order to support and encourage academic excellence and professional development; to preserve the right of students to acquire a quality legal education in a just and reasonable environment; to provide a means of communication between students and the Law School; and to maintain a connection with alumni, do herby establish this

Constitution for the Student Bar Association of Suffolk University Law School.

SBA Constitution Preamble

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For a full contact list of all SBA Directors please visit our website at suffolklawsba.com

Vice President Monica Bellevue and President Tom Davis

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