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Issue 12: November 24, 2014Suffolk University Law School SBA Executive Newsletter

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SBA NEWSWelcome Contents

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elcome

SBA Happenings

Student SpotlightCody Friesz

ABA LeadershipPositions

Alumni Spotlight

Erin Thurston

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Contact List & Preamble

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We have two SBA events today: A Town Hallmeeting in the first floor function room from 5-7pm wit questions starting around 5:30 and aQ&A for 1Ls from 5-7pm in the faculty dining

room.

On page 4 you will find this weeks studentspotlight with section 3Ds Cody Friesz and analumni spotlight with class of 2014s ErinThurston.

As always, follow us on Twitter @SULS_sba or

like us on Facebook at Suffolk

Law SBA to stay up to datethroughout the week.

Thanks for reading and have agreat Thanksgiving break!

SBA President Tom Davis with his donation for ToysFor Tots. Collection will take place in the marked box

at the front entrance until Dec. 17. When you donate,take a picture with the bear and use hashtag#2014SUPDTFTS. The photos will be used to create a

collage at the end of the drive.

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! Today is the SBA Town Hall Meeting

from 5pm-7pm in the first floor functionroom. Questions will begin around 5:30.This town hall will focus on SBAquestions. If you have any questions,concerns, or suggestions, stop by tomake your voice heard!

! Q&A session for 1Ls todayfrom 5pm-7pm in the Faculty Dining Room.Hosted by the SBA Academic Affairs

Committee, this will be a greatopportunity for 1Ls to ask questionsabout exams, internships, study abroad,

journals, clinics, and more. Food will beserved!

! Thanks to those who donated a cannedfood item for National Hunger Week.Section 4A won the section competition.

! Have you seen the giant bear hanging out in the front hall? Help kids in need thisholiday season by bringing a fun and new unwrapped toy to SUPDs Annual Toysfor Totsdrive and drop the toys in the collection bin that the bear is sitting next to.Take a picture with the bear, using the hash tag #2014SUPDTFTS and the photoswill be used to create a collage at the end of the drive.

! The final BOG meetingof the semester took place last night. Minutes from themeeting will be sent out when they become available.

!The annual SBA Ski Trip will be held the weekend of Feb 20-22. Look for moreinformation in the coming weeks and email the SBA Social Committee atsuffolklawsocial@gmail.com with any questions.

SBA Executive Announcements & Happenings

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Tip of the week

Take a walk to the harborand see the harbor seals

The Boston Harbor isonly a short walk from

school and can make for

a great study break. If

you dont know how to

get there, simply put theNew England Aquarium

in your phone and that

will take you there. At

the aquarium you caneven stop to watch the

harbor seals swim andplay at the outdoor

exhibit.

Join the ABA Law Student Division2015-2016 Leadership Team

Visit ambar.org/lsdleadership for specifics

or email LSD-Nominations@americanbar.org

The ABA Law Student Division has numerous leadershippositions available either by election or appointment.Among the many opportunities and benefits, ABA LawStudent Division leadership will provide you with:! The opportunity to work with law student leaders

across the country, including SBA Presidents, ABARepresentatives, national law student organizationleaders, as well as licensed attorneys and judges;

! The opportunity to participate in roundtables,debates, and discussions addressing law studentissues and concerns;

! The ability to foster your leadership, diplomacy, andproject management skills; and

! The opportunity to create policy and present legaleducation issues that affect law students regionally

and nationally.

! Board of Governors positions of: Chair, Vice Chair,

and Secretary-Treasurer:Nominations due Feb 1

! Division Representative to the ABA Board of

Governor:Nominations due Jan 15

! Circuit Governor:Nominations due Feb 1

! Student Editor for Student Lawyer magazine:

Nominations due Feb 1

! Entity Liaisons:Applications due Feb 15

! National Student Directors:Applications due Feb 15

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Section 3Ds Cody Friesz is originally from Bismarck, NorthDakota.

Where did you attend undergrad?University of Mary.

Are you currently focusing on a certain area of law or do youhave plans to do so?Currently, I am exposing myself to courses across all the legalfield's many disciplines.

Do you currently have a job/internship?This fall, I have had the privilege of interning at the Supreme Judicial Court in thechambers of Justice Robert Cordy.

Are you on a journal, a clinic, or do you have a leadership role in a club?I am the Managing Editor for the Suffolk University Law Review.

What do you enjoy doing outside of law school?Outside of school I like to spend time with my friends and family.

Codys Favorites:Favorite place to study:Fifth Floor of the Library, towards the back of the building.Favorite study break:Walking around the Boston Common and Public Garden.Favorite part of Suffolk Law:I really appreciate the faculty and staff. They are adedicated group, extremely approachable, and have helped me find and developmany great opportunities.Favorite coffee shop near school:The Thinking Cup

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Student SpotlightCody Friesz

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Alumni SpotlightErin Thurston --- Class of 2014

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Erin Thurston is currently an Associate Attorney at Jones

Kelleher, LLP, in Boston. Interview conducted by SBA AcademicAffairs co-director Erin Knight.

What is your current position and where?Associate Attorney at Jones Kelleher, LLP, in Boston. We handle abroad spectrum of high-end catastrophic personal injury andmedical malpractice matters.

Where did you attend undergraduate?Boston College

What do you consider the best part of your job?The people. I work with some of the most experienced litigators intown, and their knowledge and experience is invaluable. Not onlythat, but they truly care about their clients well-being. Too often

lawyers get caught up in the business of law and lose sight of purpose of what we do, toachieve justice for the individual clients. At Jones Kelleher, the people are the priority.

What was your favorite class while at Suffolk?

LLC, Agency and Partnership with Professor Bishop.

Any interview tips?Be confident and prepared. I once interviewed someone, and when I asked what about thefirm and position attracted her to apply for the job, she stared at me blankly. Not a greatresponse! Research the firm, the people, the work they do, and their clientele. So much ofan interview rests on your ability to hold an intelligent conversation, listen actively, andyour sincerity.

One piece of advice?

Network! Boston is a small community, so you will work with fellow attorneys on morethan one occasion. It is so important to build relationships with others, and not justattorneys, but their paralegals and law clerks, as well as clerks in the courts. Suffolk offersdiscounted memberships to the BBA, and there are student-friendly memberships to theMBA and Womens Bar Association. Take advantage, and follow the Golden Rule treatothers as you would like to be treated, and you will foster great working relationships allover town.

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Contact InformationName Position Email

Tom davis President trdavis@suffolk.edu

Monica Bellevue Vice President mkbellevue@suffolk.edu

Neil Lindquist Chief of Staff nlindquist@suffolk.edu

Callie grossman Chief of Operations cgrossman@suffolk.edu

Kelley Sweetser Treasurer ksweetser@suffolk.edu

We the Students of Suffolk University Law School, in order to support and

encourage academic excellence and professional development; to preserve theright of students to acquire a quality legal education in a just and reasonableenvironment; to provide a means of communication between students and theLaw School; and to maintain a connection with alumni, do herby establish this

Constitution for the Student Bar Association of Suffolk University Law School.

SBA Constitution Preamble

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For a full contact list of all SBA Directors please visit our website atsuffolklawsba.com

Vice President Monica Bellevue andPresident Tom Davis