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Fifth Circuit Governor
2008-2009 Lt. Governors
Executive Lt. Gov.
Daniel A Espinosa
St. Thomas University School of Law
Career Development
- Evan Raymond
Stetson University College of Law
- Jennifer N. Johnson
Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School
Communications - External
Artis "Jarrod" Jenkins
University of Georgia School of Law
Communications - Internal
Amy Hudock
Nova Southeastern University
Diversity
Lisa M. Only
Stetson University College of Law
Legislative & Government Affairs
- Florida, Puerto Rico and Mississippi
Erik Washington
Florida A&M University
- Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee
Brandy L. Dowdy
Emory University School of Law
Membership
Christina Workman
Barry University College of Law
Mental Health Initiative
Serena Gober
Nova Southeastern University
Programming (Work-A-Day)
Michele Nihiser
Nova Southeastern University
Public Interest/Pro Bono
- Michael Eubanks
Mercer University
- Kara Franker
Florida International University
Regional Coordinators
- Region 1: South Florida & Puerto Rico
Kamephis Perez
Florida International University
- Region II: North Florida
Bolanle Akinrimisi
Florida Costal School of Law
- Region III: Georgia & Tennessee
Lisa M. Gomes
John Marshall Law School
- Region IV:
Alabama & Mississippi
Kimberly Goins
University of Alabama
Student Bar Associations
Laura Valdastri
Barry University College of Law
Veterans Initiative
Terri Bossard
University of Alabama School of Law
VITA
- Chanel Mosley
Barry University College of Law
- Julie Robinson
Barry University College of Law
If you are interested in becoming active in the ABA Law Student Division and the 5th Circuit, please contact Louis D. Brown III, your 5th Circuit Governor, to discuss other opportunities.
5th Circuit Law Schools
- Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
- Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
- Emory University School of Law
- Faulkner University - Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
- Florida A&M University College of Law
- Florida Coastal School of Law
- Florida International University College of Law
- Florida State University College of Law
- Georgia State University College of Law
- Inter American University School of Law
- Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
- Mississippi College School of Law
- Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
- Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law
- Samford University - Cumberland School of Law
- St. Thomas University School of Law
- Stetson University College of Law
- The University of Mississippi School of Law
- University of Alabama School of Law
- University of Florida - Frederick G. Levin College of Law
- University of Georgia School of Law
- University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
- University of Miami School of Law
- University of Puerto Rico School of Law
- University of Tennessee College of Law
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Calendar of Events
2008 Law Student Division Calendar of Events
- Make Plans Now to Attend the 2nd Annual Career Fair during the August ABA Annual Meeting in New York
Message From Your 5th Circuit Governor
Greeting Members of the 5th Circuit,
My name is Louis D. Brown III, and I am excited to introduce myself to all of you as your new 5th Circuit Governor ABA Law Student Division. I am a currently a second year JD/MBA student at Stetson University College of Law, and I look forward to what we can accomplish this year as a circuit.
As you know, the ABA is the largest voluntary professional organization in the world and the Law Student Division is an important part of the ABA. The Law Student Division consist of over 51,000 student members, and I am proud to represent the more than 4,500 students that make the 5th Circuit, the largest circuit in the division. Some of the benefits provided by the ABA/LSD include networking prospects, chances to gain a deeper understanding in areas of law, chances to gain practical experience, and leadership opportunities. Also as ABA members, students receive discounts from PMBR, Bar/Bri, Hertz, as well as discounts on insurance.
As a Circuit, we have a lot planned for the upcoming year, beginning with the ABA Annual Meeting in New York City this summer. Your attendance and participation at the meeting is important, as many items and resolutions that affect law students all over the nation are debated and put to a vote. This year students are strongly encouraged to register for the New York Annual Meeting early, as the registration fee will increase from $50 to $75 on May 30, 2008. Preliminary information and registration forms are available on the ABA's website, and the Division’s schedule will be released in late April or early May.
I encourage each of you to visit the 5th circuit homepage for helpful information on the circuit as well as details on the law student division itself. Through the circuit website, we are currently accepting nominations for the Law Student Division National Awards, which include awards for the best Diversity and Public Interest programs, Student Bar Association, and Membership.
Now, and throughout the year, should you have any questions, suggestions or ideas, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am here to serve you and maximize your ABA membership and overall law school experience. I look forward to a great year!
Sincerely,
Louis D Brown III
5th Circuit Governor -
ABA Law Student Division
Stetson University College of Law, JD/MBA 2009
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