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CSU CMLAW Alumna Fudge ’83 Sworn in as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development

CSU C|M|LAW alumna and Hall of Fame member Marcia Fudge ’83 made history March 11 as she was sworn in as the first woman to lead the Department of Housing and Urban development in more than 40 years, the second black woman to lead the department and the first Cleveland State University alumni to serve as a cabinet secretary.

CSU C|M|LAW BLSA Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Team Wins National Championship

CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law’s Black Law Students Association Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Team topped teams from law schools throughout the country to win the National Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition.

Civil Litigation Clinic Successful in Furloughed Unemployment Claim

Working with clients remotely this fall due to pandemic protocols, CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Civil Litigation Clinic students have faced a set unforeseen obstacles. Undeterred, the students have worked diligently to still provide successful representation in Unemployment Compensation disputes at a time of great need. 

“We have faced the same challenges attorneys have faced in their practices and have had to adapt in a similar fashion,” explained Clinical Professor Ken Kowalski. “Our students have adapted pretty well. It would be much nicer for the student to be able to meet with me, their clients and each other in person, but they are doing what needs to be done in order to provide representation to our clients.”

Alumni Profile: Margaret Sweeney ’10

CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law alumna and Assistant United States Attorney Margaret Sweeney ’10 recalls being taught the benefits of attending law school at a young age. There was always an expectation that she would attend law school, Sweeney recalls from her office, where a Jello-stained bib from her infancy hangs on the wall that reads, “Future Lawyer.”

New Graduate Profile: Halie Evans

Our class of 2020 graduates are actively engaged in the permanent job search and you can help! To connect with any of our talented class of 2020 graduates, please contact Assistant Dean for Student and Career Services, Sarah Beznoska, at s.beznoskanull@csuohio.nulledu.

Student Profile: Mary Walsh Plans to Use Law Degree as Animal Advocate

CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 4LE Student Mary Walsh has always been passionate about animals. In addition to raising her pet dog, she has donated her time and resources to animal rescue organizations and animal welfare advocacy efforts. 

New Graduate Profile: Daria Chalupa

Our class of 2020 graduates are actively engaged in the permanent job search and you can help! To connect with any of our talented class of 2020 graduates, please contact Assistant Dean for Student and Career Services, Sarah Beznoska, at s.beznoskanull@csuohio.nulledu.

Dean Fisher Joins 157 Law Deans in Public Statement on 2020 Election and Events at the Capitol

Lee Fisher, Dean of CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and the Joseph C.

New Graduate Profile: Kelly Wojtila

Our class of 2020 graduates are actively engaged in the permanent job search and you can help! To connect with any of our talented class of 2020 graduates, please contact Assistant Dean for Student and Career Services, Sarah Beznoska, at s.beznoskanull@csuohio.nulledu.

New Graduate Profile: Lacey Mencl

Our class of 2020 graduates are actively engaged in the permanent job search and you can help! To connect with any of our talented class of 2020 graduates, please contact Assistant Dean for Student and Career Services, Sarah Beznoska, at s.beznoskanull@csuohio.nulledu.