Student Organizations
2009-2010
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Executive Committee:
Co-Presidents: Sarah Simmons & Jacquelyn Papez
Secretary: Gabriela Marrufo
Treasurers: Stephanie Nemore
Statement of purpose: To educate and inform both students and the community on important civil rights issues and provide necessary services to the community.
Membership: Over 30 students participate as active members.
Board of Student Advocates (BSA)
President: Rachel Parise
VP of McNichols-Oral Arguments: Erika Parsons
VP of Mcnichols-Briefs:Jennifer Levy
VP of Teams: Kevin Griffiths
VP Trial Team: Amanda Navarro
Treasurer/Fundraising: Charissa Eichman
Statement of purpose: The Board of Student Advocates is a student organization which gives students courtroom training and experience. Membership is open to all second and third year students with students becoming members by either being selected for trial team or participating in the McNichols Moot Court Competition. Trial team requires a two year commitment and second year students are mentored and trained by the third year students. The University of Idaho College of Law sends 2 teams of 4 people each year to a trial competition hosted by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Students also have the opportunity as a second or third year student to participate in the McNichols Moot Court Competition. The McNichols competition is run by third year student members who write the problem, grade the briefs, and organize the competition.
Third year students have the opportunity to compete in either the National Moot Court Competition, the National Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition or the Environmental Law Moot Court Competition.
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Christian Legal Society
President: Ross Pittman
Vice President: Lanni Mackenzie
Secretary/Treasurer: Jessica Yadao
Mission Statement: "To be the national grassroots network of lawyers and law students, committed to proclaiming, loving and serving Jesus Christ, through all we do and say in the practice of law, and advocating biblical conflict reconciliation, public justice, religious freedom and the sanctity of human life."
the crit
Editor-in-Chief: Kirstin Eidenbach
Editorial Board: Danielle Alke, Alissa Andrew, Steve Brignone, Amanda Navarro, Diane Pitcher, Danielle Sigmund
Environmental Law Society
Co-Presidents: Meghan Carter & Catherine Roberts
Vice President: Jacque Papez
Treasurer: Ann Yribar
Secretary: Charissa Eichman
Statement of purpose: ELS is committed to increasing awareness and participation in environmental issues; influencing public policy, law, and jurisprudence; providing opportunities for environmental advocacy; improving the environmental policies at the University of Idaho; and promoting environmental careers and practices.
The Federalist Society
President: Luke Marchant
Vice-President:
Treasurer/Secretary: Lanni MacKenzie
Statement of purpose: The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is an organization of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that: The state exists to preserve freedom; the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution; and it is emphatically the province and duty of the Judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.
Idaho Law Review
Editor in Chief: Jake McGrady
Executive Editor: Jana Gomez
Managing Editors: Kevin Griffiths & Vi Duong
Lead Articles Editor: Jennifer Klocke
Business Editor: Ted Larsen
The Idaho Law Review is a publication devoted to the scholarly discussion of current legal problems. All selection, editing, and publishing is performed by the students that make up the Law Review staff. Academics, jurists, practitioners, and students use the review as a research tool and as a medium for publishing articles which discuss, analyze, comment, or critique various legal issues.
The Idaho Law Review publishes three editions each year: a Fall Edition, a Spring Edition, and a Symposium Edition, which includes presentation of a live symposium on a timely legal topic.
Law Review is a two-year commitment beginning at the end of a student's first year. By working on the Law Review, members gain experience in many areas that prepare them for the practice of law. First, members have the opportunity to improve their researching, writing, and editing skills, which are vital to a successful legal career. Second, members are able to explore many new scholastic viewpoints of the law through researching, writing, and editing articles. Third, members of Law Review contribute to and actively participate in the nation's legal community while still in law school. Finally, the Idaho Law Review offers all members a chance to have their work published in a reputable and nationally-recognized legal publication.
Idaho Trial Lawyer’s Association
President : Craig Weaver
Vice President Pro Bono Programs : Mellisa Maxwell
Vice President Logistics: Jessica Koep
Treasurer : Mari Jo King
Secretary : Susie Jensen
Statement of purpose: ITLA's primary purpose is a dedication to the improvement of justice through representation of citizens in the courtroom. ITLA also promotes relationships between law students and practicing attorneys through shadow programs, ITLA conferences in Boise, Sun Valley, and Jackpot, Nevada, and discussions and presentations at the law school.
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Intellectual Property Club
President: Lyndon Nguyen
Vice President: Travis Wilson
Treasurer/Secretary: Chelsea Kidney
Statement of Purpose:
1) Provide a forum for individuals who are interested in learning about Intellectual Property.
2) Create and foster a relationship between the IP Section of the Idaho State Bar and the students at the University of Idaho College of Law.
3) Establish a mentor program, in conjunction with the IP Section, for students interested in working in the field of IP Law.
4) Have fun!
Inter alia
Editor: Eric Haley
Statement of purpose: Inter alia is the SBA's official fortnightly humor and opinion pamphlet, aimed at undermining the serious atmosphere cultivated by legal academics and keeping the student body informed. Inter alia's blog is at:http://ui-interalia.blogspot.com/
The International Law Students Association
Co-Presidents: Michael Sinks & Lucas O'Dowd
Co-Vice Presidents: Whitney Power & Morris Wong
Treasurer: Ramon Sanchez
Secretary: Megan O'Dowd
Statement of purpose: ILSA's purpose is to promote knowledge and understanding of international legal issues and supplement the College of Law curriculum by bringing in speakers, encouraging study abroad opportunities, participating in international moot court competitions, and facilitating member interaction.
J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS)
President: Michelle Harvey
President Elect: Mike Whittaker
Vice President: Rob Wood
Treasurer: Brett Cahoon
Secretary: Rich Voelkel
Pro Bono Chair: Hyrum Hibbert
Statement of Purpose: We affirm the strength brought to the study of law by a law student’s personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and diligence in our studies to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law. Membership is open to all current law students of any faith, who follow the example of J. Reuben Clark Jr. and share the values of public service, loyalty to the rule of law, and appreciation for the religious dimension in society and the student’s personal life.
Law School Support Association
President: Janet Clark
Statement of purpose: To provide a network of support, friendship, and family-oriented activities to the spouses, significant others, and families of the law school students.
Law Students for Appropriate Dispute Resolution (LSADR)
Elected officers:
President: J. Pleasy Philbrick
Vice-Presidents: Jodiane Goodman and Jacob Kent
Treasurer: David Todd
Secretary: Jon Wayas
Statement of purpose: LSADR's purpose is to provide UI's law students with an opportunity to learn and experience the wide range of conflict-resolution techniques encompassed in the ADR continuum.
Multi-Cultural Law Caucus
President: Amanda Montalvo
Vice-President: Jessica Yadao
Secretary: Sherine Tabassum
Treasurer: Daniel Lee
Statement of Purpose: The Multi-Cultural Law Caucus (MLC) is an organization designed to promote cultural, ethnic, religious, and linguistic diversity within the University of Idaho's College of Law. Its primary purpose is to educate law students about issues of diversity in order to provide a more nurturing community for our own minority law students. MLC also focuses on preparing future legal professionals for an increasingly globalized world. This group welcomes all students to participate in its school and community activities.
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The National Lawyers Guild
President: Dana Johnson
The National Lawyers Guild is an association dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system. The Guild unites lawyers, law students, and legal workers as an effective political and social force in the service of the people.
Our aims: to eliminate racism; to safeguard and strengthen the rights of workers, women, farmers and minority groups to maintain and protect our civil rights and liberties to use the law as an instrument for the protection of the people.
Native American Law Sudents Association
Co-Chairs: Greg Haller and Kirstin Eidenbach
Vice Chair: Brett Hathaway
Secretary: Jaime MacNaughton
Treasurer: Dylan Hedden-Nicely
Statement of purpose: We, the Students of the University of Idaho College of Law, acknowledge the need to assume a proactive role in the development of the Native American Legal Community, articulate and promote the needs of Native Law Students and Law students interested in Native American Law, increase the degree of professionalism among Native attorneys and all attorneys in the field, encourage and prepare Native Secondary and Collegiate students for higher education, and increase the awareness of and a commitment to the needs of the Native Community as a whole, and do hereby establish the Constitution of the University of Idaho College of Law Native American Law Students Association.
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Nontraditional Student Group
President: Steve Frinsko
Statement of purpose: What is a nontraditional student? At the law school, nontraditional students are generally defined as being age 35 or above. Many are returning to school after a significant absence. Younger students with mature responsibilities of a family are also considered nontraditional students. There can be special challenges in law school for nontraditional students. The purpose of NTS is to maintain a support system and relieve stress through networking and fun.
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Borah Chapter
Chief Justice: Dan Records
Vice Justice: Sam Thilo
Clerk: Sarah Schmid
Treasurer: Amanda Montalvo
Marshall: Graham Cease
Statement of Purpose: Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is the world's largest professional legal fraternity serving law students, legal educators, and members of the Bench and Bar. PAD is in charge of a bookstore which offers discounts on a variety of new and used textbooks and other study aids. Members of PAD enjoy a diverse list of resources including a free outline bank and coordination of job shadowing opportunities. As an international organization, the chapter sends several students to international and district conferences throughout the school year which are paid by the fraternity. These gatherings impart unique opportunities to interact with other PAD members, including present-day attorneys and justices, which are invaluable in securing future professional legal contacts to aspiring law students.
Public Interest Law Group
President: Graham Cease
Vice President: Heidi Tolman
Secretary: Tahja Jensen
Treasurer: Marie Calloway
Alternative Spring Break Coordinator: Jennifer Chadband
Statement of purpose: The Public Interest Law Group (PILG) helps students pursue the careers and activities they are passionate about. There are two ways PILG fulfills this goal: providing assistance for students interested in public interest careers and facilitating hands-on experience. Students receive career assistance through networking opportunities, career panels and debt relief advocacy. PILG also provides hands-on experience by organizing group pro bono opportunities and other volunteer service. PILG is the UI College of Law affiliate of Equal Justice Works and The Student Hurricane Network and also organizes Court Appointed Special Advocate training for law students.
Sexual Orientation Diversity Alliance (SODA)
President: Diane Pitcher
Vice President:
Treasurer: Dan Records
Secretary: Sherine Tabassum
Statement of purpose: SODA is an organization open to all students who are interested in extending civil rights to all Americans. SODA serves as a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) law students, in addition to law students who have family and friends in the GLBT community. Our main goals are to (1) educate our school and our community about GLBT issues and (2) to participate in legal issues that affect the GLBT community in Idaho. Furthermore, we provide information and networking occasions to GLBT law students in order to increase educational and career opportunities. Through these goals and opportunities we hope to promote understanding and acceptance among all.
Student Advocates for Hispanic/Latino Support and Awareness (SALSA)
President – Lisa Schoettger
Vice President - Eugenia Ojeda Martinez
Secretary – Jason Brown
Treasurer – Jonathan Wayas
Statement of Purpose: SALSA is an organization dedicated to working in conjunction with service providers including the College of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic to prepare future attorneys to better represent the Latino and Hispanic communities.
Student Bar Association (SBA)
President: Lacey Rammell-O'Brien
Vice-President: Elizabeth Schwantor
Secretary: Sarah Schmid
Sergeant in Arms: Aaron Calkins
Treasurer: Brett Judd
Statement of purpose: The SBA was founded to enrich and diversify the lives of every law student. By virtue of being admitted to the University of Idaho College of Law, each student is automatically a member of the SBA. The SBA is comprised of an Executive Board, a governing council, and student organizations operating under the auspices of the SBA. It is the responsibility of the SBA to ensure student organizations limited funds are allocated in an equitable manner. Once funds are distributed, the SBA organizations are charged with carrying out the mission of their respective organizations. Student organizations augment law school learning by providing their members with rich and meaningful events such as guest speakers and/or specific skills training. Service in the SBA is entirely voluntary. Board members, officers, and student leaders work tirelessly, without remuneration, to engender a spirit of collegiality and a truly rewarding and memorable law school experience.
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Volunteer Income Tax Association (VITA)
President: Louis Spiker
Vice-President: Chelsea Kidney
Women's Law Caucus
Co-Presidents: Kate Meyers and Grete Schultz
Secretary: Gabriela Marrufo
Treasurer: Katie Murdock
Statement of purpose:
To: provide our members with resources for their legal education and for employment in the legal field;
To: promote networking opportunities among our members, the faculty and staff, and the legal community at large;
To: provide acts of service for our community;
To: promote an atmosphere of equality among all law students;
To: encourage the development, recognition, and discussion of women's contributions to the legal field.
Our annual events include: fundraisers for the local women's shelter, a Breast Cancer Awareness Week, and Powder Puff Football, a Meet and Greet networking event, and a Bowling Bonanza Event. We also work to bring in speakers.
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