Mustang Bar Law Alumni Association at SMU Dedman School of Law

The SMU Law Student Bar Association has launched their spring merchandise sale!

Anything ordered will have to be picked up at the law school so please only order if you are able to do so. Additionally, please use an email address that you check regularly so that the SBA is able to get in touch with you once the orders arrive.

Contact Anna Justice (SBA President) with any questions: [email protected]

Link to order:

SMU LAW MERCH DROP | New Signup Show some pride for the SMU Dedman School of Law with this brand new merch drop! Ordering is simple - just find the style you like, select your size, then check out (you can use your credit card or PayPal)! This ordering link will close March 29th at 11:00AM (CENTRAL TIME)! All items will be shipped...

SMU Dedman School of Law is hiring a fellow in the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic.

The fellow will report to and collaborate with the director of the clinic to serve the legal needs of youth as they age out or have aged out of the child welfare system.

View the full job description and apply: https://lnkd.in/gxjiq9_J

We are hiring! SMU Law is looking for a Director of Alumni Relations. This position is responsible for creating and overseeing all alumni relations efforts. This includes planning and executing alumni events, assisting with alumni communications, developing new alumni outreach programs, and overseeing various alumni boards, programs, and initiatives. The priority deadline to apply is August 31st.

More information and to apply: https://buff.ly/3CeuNms

Dean Collins, it's been an incredible eight years under your outstanding leadership!! We already miss you. Rhodes College will be lucky to call you its President!! Read the farewell address here: https://www.smu.edu/.../2022/May/Dean-Farewell-Message

Shoutout to all Mustangs springing toward a lateral move! Check out the 42 new jobs posted in Symplicity since March 1! If you have questions, please reach out to Mackenzie Salenger, a Career Advisor in the Office of Career Services. For any employers searching for the right candidate, look no further. Hire SMU Law! Post a Job! https://s3.smu.edu/law/forms/csojobposting

SMU Law alumni in Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth - we are planning cocktail receptions in your cities this spring (a/k/a free food and drinks and a guaranteed great time). Can you help us with nice happy hour venue ideas? Please comment below or you can email us at [email protected]. We can't wait to see you in person!! (PS we are coming to Houston in June - already have a location for that) TIA!!

Shoutout to all Mustangs that are galloping toward a lateral move. Check out the 70 new jobs (in 19+ practice areas) posted in Symplicity for alums this month! If you have questions, please reach out to Mackenzie Salenger ([email protected]), a Career Advisor in the Office of Career Services.

https://www.smu.edu/Law/Career-Services/Alumni/Symplicity

New Year, New Career? If you are a Mustang looking to make a lateral move, check out the incredible new alumni opportunities in Symplicity (*64 new jobs posted since 12/13*). If you have questions, please reach out to Mackenzie Salenger ([email protected]), a Career Advisor in the Office of Career Services. For any employers searching for the right candidate, look no further.
https://sites.smu.edu/law/forms/csojobposting/

Big thank you to SMU Law alumna, SMU Law Adjunct Professor, and Justice Dennise Garcia ('93) of the Texas Fifth Court of Appeals for swearing in our law students before they embark on their clinics!! Beginning in 1947, the Clinical Program at SMU Law was among the country’s first to sponsor a community legal clinic. Today, it remains a national model of excellence. The program encompasses 11 specialized clinics where, supervised by clinic directors, our students serve as advocates on behalf of real clients in many areas of the law.

Are you a Mustang galloping toward a lateral move? If so, check out the incredible new alumni opportunities in Symplicity (*36 new jobs posted since 11/22*). If you have questions, please reach out to Mackenzie Salenger, the Office of Career Services’ Career Advisor. In honor of the upcoming holidays, the next :GetHired post will be on 1/10/2022. For any employers searching for the right candidate, look no further. From the SMU Law Office of Career Services to you and your loved ones, we wish you a very Happy Holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year! Hire SMU Law and post a job here: https://sites.smu.edu/law/forms/csojobposting

SMU Law Dean Jennifer Collins is excited to follow in Southern Methodist University's “long tradition of sending folks off to presidencies” as she will become the next president of Rhodes College on July 1, 2022. During her time as dean, Dedman Law has nearly doubled the diversity of its entering classes while increasing the median LSAT score and GPA of entering students. Three new academic centers that launched under her leadership – the Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center, the Tsai Center for Law, Science and Innovation, and the Robert B. Rowling Center for Business Law & Leadership - have significantly broadened opportunities for our law students. We are thrilled for her, but will miss her deeply! https://www.dallasnews.com/news/education/2021/12/07/smu-law-school-dean-to-become-next-president-of-rhodes-college/

SMU law school dean to become next president of Rhodes College Jennifer Collins, dean of Southern Methodist University’s law school, is excited to follow in the institution’s “long tradition of sending folks off to...

The Honorable Tonya Parker (Class of '98) has been named Judge of the Year by Dallas Lawyers Magazine. Judge Parker's mantra is: "to pursue justice and embody truth" and we could not be more proud to have her as an SMU Law alumna. Congratulations!

Read more here: https://issuu.com/dallaslawyersmagazine2021/docs/dlm_nov_2021/s/14054202

Are you a Mustang looking to make a lateral move? If so, this post is for you! Each month on the second and fourth Monday, be on the lookout for the : Get Hired post that will highlight new alumni jobs in Symplicity (66 new jobs posted since 11/1). If you have questions, please reach out to Mackenzie Salenger ([email protected]), the new Office of Career Services’ Career Advisor. Prior to joining SMU Law in August, Mackenzie practiced at two national law firms and actively participated in her firms’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

For any employers searching for the right candidate, visit this link to post a job: https://lnkd.in/d3QGDyxv

Please join us at the SMU Dedman School of Law Celebration of Lights Pre-Party on Monday, November 29, 2021. Enjoy snacks, coffee, hot chocolate, cider, family-friendly crafts, and more - right under the tempietto!

6:00 p.m. SMU Law Pre-Party (Law Quad)
7:00 p.m. Ceremony and Tree Lighting (Dallas Hall Lawn)
8:00 p.m. More holiday festivities (Dallas Hall Lawn)

RSVP here: https://smu-forms.libwizard.com/id/0075b05af49c8a8d8a5ad04ee077fc03

Own a Peloton or ride with the app? In honor of Britney's newfound freedom, join SMU Law this Sunday 11:00-11:30 a.m. for a pre-recorded Britney Spears ride (Cody Rigsby, original date 7/15/20 at 6:30 p.m. - link to class below). Make sure to use the hashtag and filter for our group! https://members.onepeloton.com/classes/cycling?instructor_id=%5B%22baf5dfb4c6ac4968b2cb7f8f8cc0ef10%22%5D&sort=original_air_time&desc=true&modal=classDetailsModal&classId=15975175791b4d51bed50b992d1d7c38

30 min Britney Spears Ride Oh baby, baby! Clip in and ride to the iconic pop sounds of Britney Spears with Cody.

Last chance to pre-register for The Unmuted Happy Hour! We can't wait to see all of our alumni at Mesero - Preston Hollow Village tomorrow night at 6:00pm! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gfBxrjUy

You're invited to The Unmuted Happy Hour on Thursday, November 18th! Come eat, drink, and network with classmates from all years at Mesero - Preston Hollow Village. We can't wait to see you there!
RSVP here: https://smu-forms.libwizard.com/id/5df4211811e196b72f05bb733a8c4f7b

Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn, class of '76, has been selected as the first ever recipient of the Dallas Bar Association's Jurist of the Year Award. The award was established to honor judges who make significant contributions to the legal community in North Texas and demonstrate high ideals, exemplary personal character, and judicial competence. The award will henceforth be known as the Barbara M.G. Lynn Jurist of the Year Award. Read more about Chief Judge Lynn and her work on the Texas Bar Blog: https://blog.texasbar.com/2021/08/articles/news/dallas-bar-announces-chief-judge-barbara-m-g-lynn-as-inaugural-dba-jurist-of-the-year/

Dallas Bar announces Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn as inaugural DBA Jurist of the Year The Dallas Bar Association has named Chief Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, as the inaugural

Unmuted and in person! SMU Law North Texas alumni, RSVP today for the Mustang Bar Happy Hour at the Mesero in Preston Hollow Village (Walnut Hill and 75) on Thursday November 18th at 6:00 p.m. https://smu-forms.libwizard.com/id/5df4211811e196b72f05bb733a8c4f7b

Our last student spotlight for the National Celebration of Pro Bono is second-year student Gladys Marcos. Gladys focuses her pro bono work on immigration because of her personal connection to the topic. She encourages other students to find an area of interest because it can make pro bono work much more meaningful. Read more about Gladys and her pro bono work on the Texas Bar Blog: https://blog.texasbar.com/2021/10/articles/law-schools/pro-bono-spotlight-gladys-marcos/

Watch distinguished SMU Law alum and Chief Justice Nathan Hecht ('74) at the Texas LawBook CLE TODAY: "No judge in Texas history has had a bigger impact on the courts and the law regarding Corporate America than current Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht. He's been on the state Supreme Court for 33 years and authored hundreds of opinions . . . There's been no more important supporter on the bench of legal services for the poor. For 75 minutes on Nov. 2, Chief Justice Hecht and Texas appellate experts will hold court and answer questions of Texas Lawbook readers." https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u9gd77Y8RHCx-WPb38EiXQ

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: A Conversation with Chief Justice Hecht and The Lawbook - 2021. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The Lawbook hosts a conversation with Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and Texas appellate experts.

Kevin Sheneberger is a second-year student from Long Beach, CA. He is currently working with other students to launch an organization at SMU, in partnership with Harvard Law School and the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University Law School, focused on education, activism, and institutional collaboration to confront and transform unjust systems within the justice system, legal profession, and legal education. Kevin encourages other students to get involved with pro bono work as soon and as often as possible and to take the time to learn the experiences and histories of those involved in the efforts. Read more about Kevin and his pro bono work on the Texas Bar Blog: https://blog.texasbar.com/2021/10/articles/law-schools/pro-bono-spotlight-kevin-sheneberger/

SMU Law alumna Cece Cox '04 has been selected to receive the Jubilee History Maker Award from the Dallas Historical Society. This award is bestowed on an individual whose gifts of self have enhanced the quality of life in Dallas in more than one category of civic leadership. Cox will be recognized for her leadership and advocacy in the LGBTQ community through her tireless commitment to civil rights for over 30 years. Congratulations!

Today for the American Bar Association’s National Celebration of Pro Bono, we are spotlighting second-year student Colleen Collins. As someone who takes every opportunity to serve the community, Colleen has been involved in pro bono work since her 1L year. She has learned not only about herself but about the community around her. Read more about Colleen and her pro bono journey on the Texas Bar Blog: https://blog.texasbar.com/2021/10/articles/pro-bono/pro-bono-spotlight-colleen-collins/

We hope all of our alumni will join us this Friday for the SMU Boo Bash for Pro Bono to raise money for the Association for Public Interest Law! The festival will include food, music, drinks, games, a bake sale, a costume contest, a pumpkin patch, and more! There will also be a raffle for prizes that include 5 free classes at Barry’s, 1 month at Pure Barre, or 5 free classes at Soul Cycle.

Boo Bash will be from 4:00pm - 7:00pm on Friday, October 29th in the Law Quad. Open to all students and alumni!

The last week of October is the American Bar Association's National Celebration of Pro Bono. SMU Dedman School of Law wants to by featuring some of our Public Interest Law students and the work they have done during law school. We will be featuring different students throughout the week!

First up is second-year student David Joseph Deutch (DJ). DJ is from Sydney, Australia and worked for the United Nations before coming to law school. He says the most inspiring outcome of pro bono work is when people understand that their interests and voices matter. Read more about DJ’s passion for pro bono work on the Texas Bar Blog: https://blog.texasbar.com/2021/10/articles/news/pro-bono-spotlight-david-joseph-d-j-deutch/ -17371

Register now for The Constitution and Free Speech in the Digital Age webinar, featuring The Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn, Chief District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and SMU Law alum, and Alex Abdo, Litigation Director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University in the City of New York on Oct 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM hosted by the Southwest Jewish Congress. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3ijT0wX

Tomorrow is the day! LAST CHANCE to register for this year's Louise B. Raggio Endowed Lecture Series, which is tomorrow Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Lecture will be moderated by SMU Dedman Law Dean Jennifer Collins at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Masks and pre-registration required: http://www.smu.edu/law/raggio

Please join us for the Louise B. Raggio Endowed Lecture Series next Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. for A Conversation With Senators Kelly Ayotte & Claire McCaskill, which will be moderated by SMU Dedman Law Dean Jennifer Collins. The Lecture will take place at The George W. Bush Institute. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Masks required. Registration required: smu.edu/law/raggio

TOMORROW is the deadline to order your SMU Law merchandise - now open to those who need their gear shipped! Order here: https://geneologie.com/collections/smu-dedman-school-of-law-alumni?page=1
(Alumni looking to exercise the shipping option need to order through this link specifically. If you were to search “SMU Dedman School of Law” on the geneologie site, the non-shipping student merch options would also show up and those items must be picked up in person. The shipping cost is built into the additional price of each item so there is no additional shipping charge notated at checkout." So, ignore the part that says "Group Pass out - Standard Shipping Free" - it WILL ship to your shipping address so long as you put that in there and go through this link.)