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Jhon Sanchez, originally of Colombia, Hwang Sungyoul of South Korea, and Zhao Zhidongof China gained admission to the J.D. Program at IU Law—
Indianapolis and are currently working towards their J.D. degrees. Chatchawal Horayangkuraof Thailand was accepted to George Washington University School of Law in Washington D.C., where he expects to earn his second LL.M. degree in 2006.
Our first domestic graduate of the LL.M.
Program, James Utterback, entered the Health Law, Policy and Bioethics track seeking to expand his ability to provide counsel in a broader range of healthcare legal matters. After completing his degree, Mr. Utterbackorganized HawthornLeCompte Consulting, LLC, which provides healthcare consulting for long-term care issues. Mr. Utterback notes, “With Medicaid already providing the funding for 60% of nursing home residents, it is critical to find ways to improve financial performance and, at the same time, improve the quality of care. My LL.M. has positioned me to help do both.”
International LL.M. graduates are eligible to apply to U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) for an Optional Practical Training (OPT)
extension to their student visas. The OPT program allows graduates to remain in the United States an additional 12 months to obtain employment and training related to their field of study. The majority of our international LL.M. graduates take advantage of the OPT program to broaden their educational experience.
Sarah Bitomskyof Australia accepted a position with Vernon J. Petri & Associates, a medical malpractice firm in Indianapolis.
Carolina Melean Morilloof Bolivia was
hired by Marion County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Ayers to work as a law clerk and occasionally as court reporter. Edita Ubartaiteof Lithuania has taken a legal position with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation in Indianapolis.
Three judges in the Indiana Court of Appeals extended Summer 2005 internship offers to LL.M. graduates.
Sabrina Salewskiof Germany interned for Judge John Baker, as did Yu Mengtaoof China. Ms. Salewskialso accepted part- time summer employment with Barnes &
Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis. Xavier Chabeufof France interned for Judge Patricia Riley over the summer. Chen Jo- Yuof Taiwan accepted an invitation to intern in Judge Riley’s chambers for the Fall Semester 2005. Kamila Mateevaof Kyrgyzstan interned for Judge L. Mark Bailey through June, and then returned to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where she and fellow graduate, Nurzat Myrsalievaof
Kyrgyzstan, currently teach law at American University—Central Asia.
Many graduates of the LL.M. Class of 2005 sought jobs in other U.S. cities. Monica Effio of Panama recently accepted a position with Motherway & Napleton of Chicago, Illinois. Previously, Ms. Effio worked as a real estate legal specialist with the Law Office of Carlos M. Rodriguez in Lombard, Illinois. Yu Hengliof China obtained a position as a legal assistant in the Law Office of Joe Zhenghong Zhou &
Associates, PLLC, in Queens, New York.
Kaveri Kumarof India is employed by the Chugh Firm in Los Angeles, California.
Ms. Kumar reports that the Chugh Firm is based in Bangalore, India, and maintains law offices in Los Angeles and Santa Clara, California, as well as in New Jersey.
Vladimir Cebovicof Serbia has obtained a part-time legal position at a law firm in
San Diego, California. Lynne Songof China joined Ice Miller’s Chicago, Illinois office as an Intellectual Property paralegal.
Ms. Song’s efforts will also help with Ice Miller’s expansion in the Asian legal market. Ms. Song reports “Life in Chicago is terrific!”
Several international LL.M. graduates left the U.S. to pursue employment or additional education abroad. Cui Jipeng of China has joined the law firm of Lehman, Lee & Xu. Mr. Cui will remain in the law firm’s headquarters in Beijing, China, for a few weeks before moving to his permanent position in the firm’s Shanghai office where “[l]awyers from countries all over the world work together.”Yu Yongqiangof China is currently working at the Hong Kong offices of the British law firm Slaughter &
May as part of a lawyer exchange
agreement with his employer in China, Jun He Law Offices. Mr. Yu’sresponsibilities will focus on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets for six months in Hong Kong; then he will spend three months at Slaughter & May’s law office in London.
Thereafter, Mr. Yuwill resume his duties as a senior associate with Jun He Law Offices in Shenzhen, China.
Gao Zhenof China has returned to Beijing, China to complete a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Renmin University.
Franck Litzler of France is currently completing an LL.M. in Professional Assets degree at Dauphine Management
University of Paris, France. Mr. Litzler reports, “I would never have been able to enter this University had I not studied at IU Law—Indianapolis.” During the summer, Young-Chul Kimof South Korea accepted a part-time professorship at a law school in South Korea.
The following cross section of our recent survey reveals that the Master of Laws (LL.M.) graduates of the IU Law–Indianapolis Class of 2005 wasted no time in utilizing their new academic credentials.
We look forward to our continued correspondence with all of our LL.M. graduates as they advance their legal careers!
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Franklin E. Breckenridge, Sr.
Assistant Secretary & Associate Counsel (retired)
Miles, Inc.
Elkhart, IN
Professor Ralph I. Brill Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law Chicago, IL
James T. Burns Of Counsel Barnes & Thornburg Indianapolis, IN
Pamela Carter
Vice President and General Manager Fleetguard, Inc.
Nashville, TN
Alan Cohen President The Finish Line Indianapolis, IN
Michael D. Freeborn Freeborn & Peters Chicago, IL
Norman H. Gurwitz
Vice President and Corporate Counsel Emmis Broadcasting Corporation Indianapolis, IN
John R. Hargrove
Heinrich Gordon Hargrove Weihe & James Fort Lauderdale, FL
John R. Hodowal
Chairman of the Board & President (retired) IPALCO Enterprises, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
John M. Holt
Secretary and General Counsel (retired) Eli Lilly and Company
Indianapolis, IN
Frederick R. Hovde Hovde Law Firm Indianapolis, IN
Jon Krahulik*
Yosha Krahulik & Levy Indianapolis, IN
Paul S. Mannweiler Bose McKinney & Evans Indianapolis, IN
Virginia Dill McCarty Landman & Beatty Indianapolis, IN
Honorable Larry McKinney United States District Court Southern District of Indiana Indianapolis, IN
L. Steven Miller
Chief Executive Officer (retired) Sunterra Corporation
Indianapolis, IN
Alan Mills
Barnes & Thornburg Indianapolis, IN
Professor Earl F. Murphy C. William O'Neill Professor of Law and Judicial Administration Ohio State University College of Law Columbus, OH
William R. Neale Krieg DeVault, LLP Indianapolis, IN
Linda L. Pence
Sommer Barnard Attorneys, P.C.
Indianapolis, IN
Michael K. Phillips Phillips & Phillips Boonville, IN
Marilyn Tucker Quayle
Krieg DeVault Alexander & Capehart, LLP (retired)
Indianapolis, IN
Mark A. Roesler Chairman/CEO CMG Worldwide Indianapolis, IN
Jon F. Schmoll
Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C.
Merrillville, IN
Gregory Kellam Scott
Senior Vice President, Law General Counsel and Secretary
GenCorp, Inc.
Sacramento, CA
Honorable Jane Magnus Stinson Marion Superior Court
Criminal Division Court 6 Indianapolis, IN
John C. Trimble Lewis & Wagner Indianapolis, IN
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Robert W. Wright President
IU Law Alumni Association Dean-Webster & Wright, LLP Indianapolis, IN
Clyde D. Compton President
Indiana State Bar Association Hodges and Davis
Merrillville, IN
James W. Riley, Jr.
President-Elect
Indiana State Bar Association Riley Bennett & Egloff, LLP Indianapolis, IN
John F. Kautzman President-Elect
Indianapolis Bar Association
Ruckelshaus Roland Kautzman Blackwell
& Hasbrook Indianapolis, IN
Gary L. Klotz President
Indianapolis Bar Association Bingham McHale, LLP Indianapolis, IN
Honorable Randall T. Shepard Chief Justice
Indiana Supreme Court Indianapolis, IN
Board of Visitors 2004 - 2005
* posthumous recognition
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MAY 19-20, 2006 IUPUI CAMPUS INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
Highlights of the weekend include:
• 2 hours free CLE
• Chance to catch up with classmates and old acquaintences at the All-Class Reception
• Spend time at the Indianapolis Zoo
• Enjoy one of the best cheeseburgers in town at the Working Man's Friend
For more information contact Michael Eikenberry toll free at 866-267-3104 or e-mail at [email protected]
Online information and registration materials can be found at www.alumni.indiana.edu/reunions/law06/
Learn who is attending from your reunion class and check out the activities planned.
CLASS YEARS: 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dear Law School alumna/us:
Do you realize how the IU School of Law-Indianapolis Alumni Association impacts our alma mater? Here are a few facts:
• Has awarded more than $277,000 in scholarships to 172 deserving law students since 1987.
• Orchestrates and sponsors Alumni Reunion Weekend, which in 2006 will be held May 19-20. This weekend provides time to reminisce with classmates during outings at the Indianapolis Zoo and Working Man’s Friend, as well as 2 free hours of CLE.
• Provides networking opportunities for alumni at receptions in Indianapolis and other locations around the state as well as at national meetings.
• Develops and supports student programming and volunteer opportunities at the law school.
• Creates a voice for any matters of concern alumni might have regarding the school.
• Enables former classmates to reconnect through the on-line directory at
www.alumni.indiana.edu/service/directory/index.php/ or to purchase clothing with the school’s logo at
www.alumni.indiana.edu/store4/index.php.
Take a moment to join the alumni association. Your dues payment will activate membership in the School of Law-Indianapolis Alumni Association, which also includes membership in your local alumni chapter and the general IU Alumni Association. I hope I can count on you to join today. Call toll free 866-267-3104, or join on-line at http://alumni.indiana.edu/membership/join.
Help yourself. Help others. IU School of Law-Indianapolis Alumni Association.
Regards,
Mary Foley Panszi, ’88 President
IU School of Law-Indianapolis Alumni Association