EVENTS
Golf Outing - The Inn at St. John's
Friday, September 30, 2016 - 12:00 pmDetroit Mercy Law will host a Golf Outing on September 30 at The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. followed by dinner and an awards ceremony at 6:00 p.m., where we will honor Mark Wisniewski ('90) with the Time & Talent Award and Macie Tuiasosopo ('13) with the Rising Star Award. All alumni, faculty, staff, administrators, students, and their guests are welcome to attend this exciting new event as part of Detroit Mercy's Homecoming festivities. Please contact Denise Hickey or Amy Smith with any questions.
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Meet the Judges Reception - Atrium
Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 5:00 pmMeet judges of the federal and state courts during a casual reception in the Detroit Mercy Law atrium on Tuesday, October 11. The schedule for the evening is: registration from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.; welcome remarks 6:00 - 6:10 p.m.; group photo 6:10 - 6:15 p.m.; network and meet the judges 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. Detroit Mercy Law is co-sponsoring this event with the Catholic Lawyers Society of Detroit; Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers; and the Polish American Lawyers Society. For additional information, please contact Denise Hickey.
October 15, 2016: Prospective Student Open House - Detroit Mercy Law Campus
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 9:00 amFind out why men and women have been choosing Detroit Mercy Law for over 100 years for their legal education. Learn how Detroit Mercy Law not only teaches you the law, but teaches you how to be a lawyer. Through your education here, you will become a lawyer who makes a difference in your workplace and your community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus and speak with admissions representatives, faculty, and current students.
November 10, 2016: Prospective Student Open House - Detroit Mercy Law Campus
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 5:30 pmFind out why men and women have been choosing Detroit Mercy Law for over 100 years for their legal education. Learn how Detroit Mercy Law not only teaches you the law, but teaches you how to be a lawyer. Through your education here, you will become a lawyer who makes a difference in your workplace and your community.
Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the campus and speak with admissions representatives, faculty, and current students.
Walk in Wednesday - University of Detroit Mercy
Wednesday, November 16, 2016 - 5:00 pmWalk-in and visit with an Admissions representative without an appointment during exteneded evening hours.
NEWS
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Ingrid Minott: ‘Keep an open mind and accept opportunities’
Dual JD Alum Ingrid Minott was intereviewed for the Globe and Mail, speaking about her successes and choice to earn a JD and Canadian Bachelor of Law. Read more here.
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Detroit Mercy Law 3L Ryan Van Over, who performs under the name of Ty Stone, wowed Detroit Tigers’ fans on Tuesday, September 13, with an amazing performance of the National Anthem as part of Detroit Mercy Night at Comerica Park.
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Singer serves as staff counsel at insurance company
In high school, Claudia Boonenberg began studying with a classical voice instructor who taught her to love opera.
"Something about the challenge of singing in foreign languages and in a style that is incredibly difficult to learn and perform well, really attracted me – I've always loved a challenge," she says. "I've also always been a rather 'old soul,' so I just loved how ancient and enduring opera and the classical arts are. I wanted to be a part of that legacy."
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Select Few: Detroit Mercy Law alumna among just handful of Samoan-American attorneys
One of only a few Samoan-American attorneys in the U.S., Macie Dru Ann Tuiasosopo calls it an honor to be among these ranks.
"I hope to inspire and encourage many to follow," she says. "We have a very small network, and work together to try to increase our numbers.
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Canadian native pursues a dual J.D. degree at Detroit Mercy
Athena Portokalidis enjoys studying the law from the perspectives of two differing legal traditions simultaneously in the Canadian & American Dual J.D. Program at Detroit Mercy Law and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law.
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Professor Khaled Beydoun Interviews With CNN
Professor Khaled Beydoun interviewed with CNN International yesterday and addressed the legal history of Muslim bans in the US.