Arcola Whatley Joins CSU C|M|LAW to Lead New Pardon, Clemency, and Expungement Clinic
Arcola Whatley has joined the CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law faculty as Director of the school’s new Pardon, Clemency, and Expungement Clinic, launched earlier this year.
Monday Morning Message 3.14.22 Save the Date! To Kill a Mockingbird
“The welcome gift of To Kill a Mockingbird was a wonderful surprise. The personalized bonus of my name and admitted date with space to add additional milestone dates, truly makes this a special keepsake. ” - Admitted Student
“Thank you for the book and lovely letter. Because of Atticus Finch, at a young age I knew that I wanted to become an attorney and help become a voice for those who need it most.” – Admitted Student
“ Yesterday, I received the copy of To Kill a Mockingbird that you gifted me. Thank you for reminding me why I am so excited to study law.” – Admitted Student
Monday Morning Message 3.7.22 We Are All Ukrainians
“The West must do whatever it can to support Ukrainian patriots. Ukraine’s fight is our fight, too. As Senator John McCain said in 2014, during the last Russian invasion of Ukraine, “We are all Ukrainians.” – Max Boot, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
Monday Morning Message 2.28.22 You Are Not Alone
“Nurturing yourself is not selfish – it’s essential to your survival and your well-being.” - Renee Peterson Trudeau
“As a law school, we care about your happiness, mental health, and well-being and we are committed to helping you find balance and wellness. You are not alone.” – Sarah Beznoska, Assistant Dean for Student and Career Services
My highest priority as Dean is not only our students’ first-class, quality legal education, but also their happiness, mental health, and well-being.
Student Profile: 4LE Michael Watkins
CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 4LE Michael Watkins’ interest in the law dates back to high school when he attended Shaw High School in East Cleveland, Ohio, and took part in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) 3Rs Pro
Monday Morning Message 2.22.22 "Twosday" Morning Message
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.
Last week I asked you to take a moment and make a donation of any amount on Giving Day. This morning, I want to take a moment to say thank you to those of you who responded.
And to those of you who didn’t have a chance to give on Giving Day, it’s not 2 late! (see below for why).
Professor Sterio Presents Amicus Brief To Appeals Chamber of The International Criminal Court
CSU C|M|LAW Professor Milena Sterio, along with Case Western Reserve University School of Law Co-Dean Michael Scharf, presented an amicus brief February 14, 2022 before the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Co
Monday Morning Message 2.14.22 137 Shots
“In documentaries, there’s a truth that unfolds unnaturally, and you get to chronicle it. In narratives, you have to create the situations so that the truth will come out.” -Ava DuVernay
As part of our 125th anniversary, CSU Cleveland-Marshall College of Law is excited to announce the launch of our Social Justice Film Series on February 23 at 5pm in the Cleveland-Marshall Moot Court Room, in partnership with the CSU School of Film & Media Arts.
Monday Morning Message 2.7.22 The Talent Dividend.
“If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.” – Simon Sinek
What is the secret to a city’s, region’s or state’s economic success?
The answer is remarkably clear. Among most economists, it’s not in dispute. The clear answer is the link between educational attainment, talent, and workforce development. At CEOs for Cities, the national urban innovation network I led for six years, we called it the Talent Dividend.
Monday Morning Message 1.31.22 Pay It Forward
“Thank you very much for this email and your warm voicemail. Thank you, also, for the congratulations. I am thrilled! Your summary of my interests is right on the money, and your career highlights reaffirm my confidence in and excitement about C|M|LAW. C|M|LAW continues to make me feel valued.” -Admitted Student
“I so appreciate that you reached out to me personally. It confirms everything that I have heard from alumni and students about the supportive culture of the law school and its alumni network.” - Admitted Student