Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law | June 2017
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Forbes Magazine Highlights NSU Shepard Broad College of Law for Innovation in Online Education
Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017

Forbes Magazine has highlighted NSU Law for its innovation in providing online education across both the JD and MS Degrees. Online education provides mobility and flexibility, while "traditional students are able to take a subset of their courses online, which makes the student experience more convenient for them by cutting out commuting time and costs and also allows Nova to serve more part-time students," states Michael Horn. 

An expert on disruptive innovation, NSU Law's, Dean Jon Garon, is featured in this article, noting "that a critical skill set students need, is the ability to run their own law practices". NSU Law provides a course on "strategic management for lawyers, as well as a course to help lawyers manage technology in the firm. The idea is to build options for students to learn how to control their own practice amidst disruption," writes Horn. | Read Full Article here
NSU Law Professor honored with Scholars Award at 
Celebration of Innovation and Social Justice
Friday June 23rd, 2017

NSU Professor of Law, Kathy Cerminara will be honored with a 'Scholars Award' at the "Celebration of Court Innovation and Social Justice" to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Broward's Mental Health Court. Professor Cerminara is being recognized for her scholarship and enduring support of the Courts which has been vital to its success in diverting over 20,000 people with mental illness and intellectual disabilities out of Broward's jail system, with dignity and access to care by choice.
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Congratulations to the May 2017 NSU Law Graduating Class

On Thursday, May 11, we celebrated the success and achievements of NSU Law's graduating Juris Doctor and Master of Science in Law students. 

Joined by staff, faculty, family and friends, we celebrated and honored our outgoing class as they join our Alumni family. Justice James E.C. Perry, Retired Supreme Court Justice, gave a captivating commencement speech, whilst graduating student, Maxwell Sawyer was the elected Student Graduate Speaker for the 2017 May outgoing class. |   Photos  
Honors and Recognition Banquet
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, NSU Law held its 2017 Annual Honors and Recognition Banquet at the Signature Grand in Davie, FL. Honored students were joined by family, friends, faculty, staff and coaches to celebrate their success and achievements, including the Dean's Professionalism Award and the Order of the Barristers. 

Many of our students have actively been involved in organizations such as the Pro Bono Honor Program, Nova Law Review, ILSA Journal of International and Comparative Law, NSU Trial Association, Moot Court Society, Black Law Student Association (BLSA), PULSE! and the Hispanic Law Student Association. Students involved in these organizations have participated in pro bono programs within their community, contributed to publications and represented NSU Law at national and international competitions in their fields. | Photos
Nova Law Review Symposium
Entrepreneurship 2.0: Legal, Regulatory, and Economic Challenges to the Innovation Economy

NSU Shepard Broad College of Law and the Nova Law Review will address the intersection of law and business as it focuses on new technologies, ethics, and regulation. The Symposium is an opportunity for academics, practitioners, and students in a variety of legal, business, and technology to exchange ideas and explore emerging issues. Interdisciplinary presentations are encouraged.

The Symposium will be held on October 6, 2017. CLE Credits will be available.

For additional information about sponsorship opportunities or program participation, please contact LawReview@nova.edu
Support a Fellow Alumna - Roxy's Road to Recovery

Please consider supporting Roxanna Messa, a JD alumnus from the class of 2003, who has suffered a series of severe medical circumstances and needs the help of many towards her road to recovery.

Please visit Roxanna's dedicated campaign page to learn more about her unfortunate situation at  GoFundMe.

We encourage all alumni, faculty and staff to support and donate to Roxy's Recovery Campaign. | Donate here
Broward Alumni Chapter Reception  
World of Beer, Plantation FL
June 15, 2017 | 6:30pm to 8:30pm



Law Center Plus
Shepard Broad College of Law
June 16, 2017 | 7:30am to 9:30am

Florida Bar Annual Convention Alumni Reception
Boca Raton Resort & Club
June 22, 2017 | 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Register to attend the NSU Law Alumni reception at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, in Boca Raton Florida. Whether you are attending the 67th Annual Florida Bar Convention, or interested in mingling with your peers at the alumni reception, this is one of the largest gatherings of NSU Law alumni, judges, and dignitaries.

Sign up today for your complimentary registration to the alumni reception to enjoy refreshments and networking opportunities. This event is open to students, faculty and staff as well as those in the law community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Save the Date: All Class Reunion
Shepard Broad College of Law
November 4, 2017 | 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Save the date for a celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the first graduating class at NSU Shepard Broad College of Law. The NSU Law Alumni Association welcomes back fellow law alumni from all classes over the last forty years.

NSU Law will also be unveiling a special tribute to graduates who have served on the judiciary.

For Sponsorship Information, Laura Dietz, Director of Alumni Relations at ldietz@nova.edu or (954) 262-6303.
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Faculty and Staff News
Professor Timothy L. Arcaro p resented at the 2017 Raising the Bar Seminar in Fort Lauderdale on April 28, 2017 (presented by the Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section) regarding Evidentiary Pitfalls in family litigation; Chapter Updates have been accepted for publication by the Florida Bar CLE division on Adoption, Paternity & Other Florida Family Law Practices (12th Edition); provided expert testimony in two different cases on the Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Professor Arcaro also contributed the article "Should Family Pets Receive Special Consideration in Divorce", featured in The Florida Bar Journal (Vol. 91, Issue 6, June 2017).

Professor  Kathy Cerminara has accepted an offer to publish her article "Rip Currents: Rough Water for End of Life Decision Making" in The Journal of Health Care Law & Policy (Volume 20, Issue 2). 


Professor Joel Mintz  published an op-ed article "Time for a change of course by Trump on climate" in The Orlando Sentinel on May 8, 2017, regarding President Trump and his climate change policies.



Professor Robert M. Jarvis has reviewed a book by Ed Edmonds and Frank G. Houdek titled, "Baseball Meets the Law: A Chronology of Decisions, Statutes and Other Legal Events" in The Florida Bar Journal (Vol. 91, Issue 6, June 2017).

Associate Director of Career and Professional Development, Cynthia H. Duval J.D,  gave a presentation to the Faith Center Women's Ministry on How to Interview for Success and Business Ethics  on May 8th in Sunrise FL. 



Professor Olympia Duhart  published an online article titled,  "Why more hospitals should prioritize Cultural Competency"  in the Harvard Business Review on May 26, 2017. The article highlights the importance of providers to be more reflective of the communities they serve. 


Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law, Debra Moss Curtis  presented at the  American Bar Association's 43rd National Conference on Professional Responsibility as part of a panel on "Professional Identity Formation in Legal Education" on June 1st, 2017 in St. Louis MO.
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Alumni Class Actions & Community Involvement

Eunice Baros, Nellie King
1979

Nellie King, JD 1979, owner of the Law Offices of Nellie L. King PA in West Palm Beach, FL, was honored as the Women in Leadership Award presented by the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches. She is featured here with Eunice Baros, JD 1980 who nominated King for this award.

Visit our dedicated June 2017 Class Actions page for achievements of your fellow Alumni.
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Realizing Potential 
Development Update:
Opportunities for Giving

Susan Stephan
Susan Stephan, Director of Development
At NSU Law, we are able to offer opportunities for students to realize their potential when our generous donors give to the law school in areas including our scholarship funds, programs, and law clinics. We are grateful to our alumni, staff, faculty and friends whose support for our students helps us to prepare them for successful careers after graduation. Please consider making a gift today or adding NSU Law to your estate plans to continue your support through a legacy gift.

To learn more about opportunities to support NSU Shepard Broad College of Law, please contact our Director of Development, Susan Stephan, at 954-262-6261 or sstephan@nova.edu. Thank you!

For questions, submit class actions, information on how to get involved, alumni benefits and resources and to learn more about upcoming events at NSU Law contact lawalumni@nova.edu, or:
 
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Director of Alumni Relations
ldietz@nova.edu  |  954-262-6303  
 
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