ABA Law Student Division
2009-2010 Sixth Circuit Lt. Governors
Executive Lt. Governor
Solomon Rader
Wayne State University Law School
The Executive Lt. Governor is the second ranking officer of the Circuit. Should the Circuit Governor not be able to fulfill his duties of the office, the Executive Lt. Governor assumes primary responsibility. This person:
- Serves as a liaison between the Circuit Governor and Lt. Governors.
- Works closely with the Lt. Governor of Communications to coordinate inter-circuit communications.
- Provides project coordination support to the Governor including, coaching assistance and oversees the progress and completion of Lt. Governor projects and assignments.
Communications
External Communications
Elizabeth Oviedo
University of Akron School of Law
Internal Communications
Victor Flores
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Basically, this Lt. Governor serves as the Circuit’s communications hub and is responsible for:
- Publishing the Circuit newsletter including the development of articles, editing contributions from circuit members, and providing information on benefits, current opportunities and activities within the circuit, the ABA and the Law Student Division (also see the Division's monthly eNewsletter)
- Submitting monthly announcements to the Circuit Governor for submission to the editors of Student Lawyer magazine.
- Coordinating information in cooperation with the Circuit Governor and other Lt. Governors to develop and disseminate promotional announcements regarding Circuit and Division activities and programs and for recommending the most appropriate medium for the dissemination of such communication.
- Submitting announcements and updates to the Circuit Governor for posting to the Circuit List Serve and/or Circuit webpage of the ABA Law Student Division website.
- Maintaining an archive record of circuit meeting minutes including conference calls.
- Coordinating all inter-circuit communications.
- Ensuring that a copy of all circuit correspondence is provided to the Circuit Governor and maintained in an archive database for future records and reference.
Membership Relations
Membership and ABA Representatives
Morena Carter
Univeristy of Arkron School of Law
This Lt. Governor is responsible for:
- Increasing membership and promoting ABA Law Student Division member benefits within the Circuit.
- Working with the Governor to plan and coordinate resources and information for the ABA Representatives workshop at the Circuit’s Fall and Spring Meetings.
- Reaching out to first year law student to cultivate a strong ABA and Law Student Division relationship from the start of law school.
- Seeking out creative and innovative ways to encourage first year students to take advantage of the ABA's invaluable benefits ( i.e. seminars, workshops, luncheons) and promotes attendance at the ABA Annual Meeting.
- Maintaining and developing circuit membership programs, plans, and activities for promoting Division programs, activities and national competitions through regular communications with Circuit ABA Representatives.
- Working in cooperation with the Lt. Governor of SBA Presidents to recommend and prepare Circuit membership initiatives and activities for membership campaigns for use by reps in an effort to encourage, motivate and support ABA Representatives in their activities.
- Maintaining regular communication with each of the Circuit’s ABA Representatives, monitor their activities and programs, provide coaching and support systems to those in need, and report any concerns or difficulties to the Circuit Governor.
- Securing and updating the election/appointment results and contact information for ABA Representatives at each of the Circuit’s ABA-approved law schools on a continuous basis.
- Coordinating communications with the 6th Circuit ABA Representatives.
- Additional tasks may be assigned at the discretion of the Circuit Governor.
Non-Traditional Law Student Relations
Kimberly Adams
Wayne State University Law School
Non-traditional students are a very important part of the law school community, but all too often the unique needs and concerns of these students are overlooked. The Lt. Governor of Non-Traditional Students serves as an advocate for students returning to academic life after a long or short-term absence, evening students, those with dependent families, part-time students, etc. Working in cooperation with the Circuit Governor this Lt. Governor is responsible for serving as:
- A voice of non-traditional students within the Circuit to establish recognition for the unique needs and concerns.
- Recognizing that one approach does not fit all, this individual must be creative in developing strategies for bringing the circuit and ABA to the forefront of these students’ attention in an effort to build a more durable link between this group and the goals of the ABA Law Student Division.
- It is the responsibility of this Lt. Governor to coordinates initiatives, programs and activities of interest to non-traditional students with other student leaders throughout the region who represent non-traditional students.
Regional Affairs and Relations
Michigan
John Hanks
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Ohio
Kevin Grande
Univeristy of Dayton School of Law
Kentucky
To be appointed
These Lt. Governors are charged with developing mechanisms and activities for establishing an ABA and Circuit presence at each ABA-approved law school in their assigned region/state. Working under the direction of the Circuit Governor, these Regional Coordinators are charged with the task of developing creative methods of encouraging increased participation by law students at otherwise inactive law schools to encourage those students to take on a greater role in bar activities. These Lt. Governors will concentration their efforts on:
- Working closely with all other Circuit leaders to plan and coordinate resources and support systems specifically designed to address the needs of law students at their assigned law school(s).
- Establishing an ABA and Circuit presence and building a sturdy relationship with law school leaders at their assigned school(s).
- Developing creative methods and initiatives for the Circuit Governor to foster a stronger law student/law school community within their assigned region and ultimately create a sturdy foundation that will bridge students at all 6th Circuit law schools with the Circuit and the Division.
- Coordinate all Circuit communication with law students at their assigned school(s).
Student Bar Associations
Brandon Gardner
Michigan State University College of Law
The Lt. Governor for Student Bar Associations is responsible for working with the Circuit Governor to plan and coordinate resources and information for the SBA Presidents as follows:
- Working with the Circuit Governor to plan and coordinate resources and information for the SBA President's workshop at the Circuit's Fall and Spring Meetings.
- Maintaining regular communication with each of the Circuit’s SBA Presidents, monitoring their activities and programs, providing coaching and support systems to those in need, and ensuring the proper dissemination of publicity and reporting for SBA events and activities at each of the Circuit’s ABA-approved law schools.
- Serving as a liaison between the SBA organizations, the Circuit and the Division by encouraging inactive schools to establish a presence in the ABA Law Student Division.
- Securing and updating the election results and contact information for the SBA Presidents at each of the Circuit’s ABA-approved law schools on a continuous basis.
- Coordinating all communication with the 6th Circuit SBA Presidents.
Programs, Activities and Initiatives
Diversity
Osmany Perez
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
The Lt. Governor of Diversity is responsible for leading and promoting diversity initiatives at ABA-approved law schools in the 6th Circuit by.
- Serving as a liaison to school organizations within the circuit, this person works closely with law schools to encourage the sponsorship of educational programs and events that teach and foster respect for different races, genders, religions, sexual orientations and individuals with disabilities.
- Taking a leading role in developing and creating opportunities and plans for law schools to participate in the Division’s March 2 Diversity Day events.
- Serving as a coach, mentor and consultant for other independently school-sponsored activities such as Diversity Weeks as called upon by student organizations at law schools within the Circuit.
- Promotes ABA and Division funding assistance available to law schools, such as the Division’s Grant Program, for public interest events and programs.
- Periodically, preparing reports outlining circuit activities addressing diversity to the Circuit Governor.
- Establishing a method to maintain archive records of activities within the circuit for future reference.
- It may be possible that this person will be called upon to coordinate a program on Diversity during the Circuit’s Fall and/or Spring Meeting.
Programming
Krzysztof Duczynski
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Working closely with the Circuit Governor, the Lt. Governor of Programming is responsible for leading and promoting opportunities for law students at ABA-approved law schools in the 6th Circuit to enhance their legal education by:
- Reaching out to the leaders at each law school in the circuit to discuss the implementation of a Law Student Mental Health Initiative on their campus.
- Promoting ABA and Division funding assistance available to law schools, such as the Division’s Grant Program, for career development events and programs.
- Serving as a coach, mentor and consultant for school-sponsored activities and networking events as called upon by student organizations at law schools within the Circuit (this might include reaching out to the Law Student Division to provide assistance with speakers at an ABA sponsored event/program at a campus within the circuit).
- Developing the Fall and Spring Circuit Meeting programs to include confirming a law school host, securing law school support, coordinating logistics, soliciting diverse guest speakers, managing registration, and compiling a list of host city points of interest.
- Soliciting topics and event suggestions from circuit members, SBA Presidents and ABA Representatives in an effort to ensure that Circuit meetings and events are academically, professionally and personally rewarding for all attendees.
- Periodically, preparing reports outlining circuit networking and other activities throughout the Circuit to the Circuit Governor.
Public Interest
Audrey Codera
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Working closely with the Circuit Governor, the Lt. Governor of Public Interest is responsible for leading and promoting ABA initiatives at ABA-approved law schools in the 6th Circuit by:
- Promoting the Work-A-Day programs in the Circuit and assists schools in maintaining and developing their own Work-A-Day programs.
- Promotes ABA and Division funding assistance available to law schools, such as the Division’s Grant Program, for public interest events and programs.
- Assisting law schools within the circuit develop and maintain their own VITA program.
- Organizing Circuit public interest/community service projects during the Circuit Spring Meeting.
- Serving as a coach, mentor and consultant for school-sponsored public interest events as called upon by student organizations at law schools within the Circuit.
- Communicating with the Circuit Governor, keeping the Circuit information of what public interest/community service events and activities are taking place throughout the Circuit.
- As the Circuit's point-person for public interest/community service initiatives available to law schools, this individual should familiarize themselves with the ABA's Law Day, VITA Program, Center for Public Education and the ABA Standing Committee on ProBono and Public Service.