Register and Attend This On-Campus TLA Program on Nov. 15th — The Cutting Edge of Law, Biotech, and Life Sciences

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Location: Room 745, Dowling Hall

Date: November 15, 2022

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

The biotech and life sciences industries are among fastest growing in Massachusetts and the United States and are ones in which Tufts Alumni have a particularly strong impact. As new technologies have permitted scientists to unlock genes and manipulate chemicals to develop life-changing and life-saving medicines, they have also raised challenging legal, economic, and ethical questions. Join the Tufts Lawyers Association for a stimulating discussion on the cutting edge of law, biotech, and life science featuring an illustrious panel of experts from various specialties in the field. Parking, food and drink will be provided.

Panelists for this event will include:

- Christopher Albert, E01, AG09, Principal, Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, P.C.

- Sandra S. Congdon, E97, EG99, Associate General Counsel, Tufts University

- Andrew J. Merken, A87, Partner, Co-Chair Life Sciences and Co-Chair Securities, Burns & Levinson, LLP

- Parid Sava, E09, Director, Business Development at Sarepta Therapeutics

Moderated by: Christopher R. Vaccaro, A81, Partner, Dalton & Finegold, LLP

 

Sponsored by Tufts Lawyers Association (TLA) New England

Lessons Learned from Law School: A Welcome to the Tufts Lawyers Association (TLA) Law Student Group (January 26, 2022 8-9PM ET)

Join us for an event that will feature a panel of Tufts alumni in the legal profession. Our panelists will explore their most interesting experiences, successes, mistakes, and lessons learned from their time in law school as part of a conversational and interactive platform.

This virtual event will be open to Tufts alumni in law school, current Tufts students, and any other alumni who wish to take part in a great chance to connect with current Tufts law students and other Tufts alumni!

The Law Student Group of the Tufts Lawyers Association is honored to welcome the following featured panelists:

· Newton Portorreal, A16, Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit 

· Graham Rogers, A10, Associate, Gunderson Dettmer

· Jiabin Zhang, A16, Associate, Fragomen

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Recording Available for Jumbo Lawyers Around the World: Practicing Abroad as an American Lawyer

Did you ever wonder what it was like to practice law abroad?  If that is your career goal, or if you want to hear from top-notch Tufts Alumni Attorneys practicing outside of the United States, watch this TLA program from October 26, 2021.  

Many thanks to TLA Member, Daniel Mandell, for coordinating this program and all of our fabulous speakers shown below:

For more information about TLA, please contact TLA President, Tom Dunn at rtdunn@PierceAtwood.com.  

TLA/Litigator/Muscian/Author Jon Plaut Shares Excerpts from his Book -- I’ll Take the Case: Wild & True Law Stories

Thanks Jon for a great program.  Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Take-Case-Wild-Stories/dp/1098348613

Book Reading -- I'll Take The Case, by TLA Member, Jon Plaut, A92 -- June 23, 2021 at 7-8PM ET

Join Tufts alum and long-time litigator Jonathan D. Plaut, A92, as he reads us selections from his newest book, “I’ll Take the Case: Wild & True Law Stories”. 

In the book, Plaut shares 18 of his best true law stories – out of over 1,500 he has handled in his career. These stories are told in a quick, easily-readable style, and they introduce the reader to the real-life world of a litigator. Some of Plaut’s stories are funny, some are poignant, some are heartbreaking and some are just wild, and they range from criminal law, civil litigation and sports law to international disputes and family battles.  

“One story is about a maritime mutiny out of Gloucester,” Plaut says, “and another is about a lawsuit where I sued Don King on behalf of a World Heavyweight boxing champion. Another is about a fistfight which occurred on a Korean Airlines flight which made headline news throughout South Korea.” There are several stories about rock stars he has represented, and some are about sex-based crimes and their aftermath. “It’s packed with details, and I share the nuances of my legal strategies.” Plaut tells us that the book contains stories about jury trials, self-defenestration and some super strange barters for legal services. “Fasten your seatbelt,” Plaut cautions. 

Plaut’s book is available on Amazon. Tufts’ own Sol Gittleman called it “a stunning achievement”. Another lawyer in Boston just called it “a peep show into the incredible world of litigation”. 

Plaut will also field questions---about law school, the practice of law, rock & roll stories from the road, or anything else you might want to ask! He will also giveaway three autographed books to attendees picked at random.

The discussion will be moderated by Sabienne Brutus, A13. 

This event is open to all Tufts Lawyers Association members, students, alumni, parents and friends. We look forward to seeing you on June 23rd!

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To learn more about this program or TLA, contact TLA President, Tom Dunn at rtdunn@PierceAtwood.com.

Business Development 101 for Attorneys – Plan and Act Now for Clients Tomorrow (May 25, 2021 | 7:00-8:00PM ET)

Too often, young associates do not know where or how to begin developing business and securing a path from associateship to partnership.  Join a round table discussion with experienced attorneys and executive coaches about how to immediately start developing business for your firm or practice.  Speakers and attendees will share their tips, advice, and experiences on actions you can take today to secure business and clients for your firm tomorrow.

The conversation for the evening will be moderated by Steve Feldman, A92, of Murphy &  McGonigle PC. To learn more about our speakers, Susan Ganz, J89, A13P, A23P and Kelli Proia.

This event is open to all students, alumni, parents and friends.

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Results from TLA's Trivia Night

We had a blast last week during the first TLA Trivia Night.  The event lasted nearly two hours with seven rounds of trivia.  The teams were:

• Smarty Pints
• Law and Order
• Better Call Sol Gittleman
• Paper Chase and 
• Suits and Scrubs

I am pleased to announce that the top alumni team was Law and Order.  Members of that team were:

• Matthew Shapanka, A09 (TLA Board Member)
• Mirjola Adhami, A11
• Naushin Shibli, A04
• Deana Davidian, A04
  

Congratulations to our winners!   

Thanks to Aime Macdonald and Melissa John for coordinating this fun event.  Contact me (Tom Dunn, rtdunn@Pierce Atwood.com) to learn more about the TLA!

Two Yoots, You Can't Handle The Truth, Gideon's Trumpet . . . TUFTS TRIVIA NIGHT APRIL 29TH (Free Event)!

TLA has been blessed with an amazing series of programs this year featuring Tufts Judges, confronting racial disparities, and guiding our law student members on what law school doesn't teach.  

TLA's New England Steering Committee wanted to change things up a bit and schedule a Legal Trivia Night to have some fun and get to know each other.  The trivia night is scheduled for Thursday, April 29th at 7PM ET.  It will be led by the experienced online trivia team at Geeks Who Drink and I understand it will focus on legal trivia.  

The event is open to all so please join us for this complementary event!  

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Questions/Comments: Contact TLA President, Tom Dunn, A00 at rtdunn@PierceAtwood.com