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Dean's Activities and Speaking Engagements 2008

Jan. 6, New York City

Dean Miles (right) joined Professor Ralph Rohner (holding award) as he was presented with the Tri-centennial Medal of Appreciation by Marek Bojarski, (2nd from right) dean of the law faculty at the University of Wroclaw, Poland, for his involvement in strengthening American-Polish educational collaboration. It was awarded to Rohner at a CUA law alumni reception in New York City in January, which was held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools. Professor Rohner's wife Monica is at far left.

Jan. 16, Bethesda, MD

The Montgomery County Alumni & Friends Reception celebrated CUA Law's outstanding results on the July, 2007, Maryland Bar exam with members of the Montgomery County Bench and Bar.

Feb. 7-11, Santa Monica, CA

Dean Miles attended the ABA Dean’s Mid-year Workshop in Santa Monica, California, where she was a speaker on a panel workshop entitled “The Stages of Deaning”. The law school also held an Alumni & Friends of the Law School Reception at the ABA Mid-year Meeting in Santa Monica and other alumni events in the San Francisco Bay area.

Feb. 19, Washington, D.C.

First Year Reception for Day Students
Hosted by Richard L. Slowinski, Class of 1991 and member, Board of Visitors.
Location: Baker & McKenzie LLP
815 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C.

Feb. 20, Columbus School of Law

Dean Miles delivered the 17^th Mary, Mirror of Justice lecture in the law school's Walter S. Slowinksi courtroom. Inaugerated in 1989, the annual address is intended to recognize and encourage lawyers and scholars who, through their research contributions and dedication to teaching, clarify and advance the pursuit of peace with justice through the law.

Among the lecture's highlights: "The law school of The Catholic University of America should become the leading legal community in the nation where conversations concerning law, justice, reason, faith and conscience reverberate in the classrooms, the hallways and offices throughout the building in the spirit of the Catholic intellectual tradition.” The lecture series is sponsored by the Pope John Paul II Guild of Catholic Lawyers.

February 28, Hamline University School of Law - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Dean Miles was the speaker at the Law and Leadership Series at Hamline University School of Law. Her presentation was entitled "Pro Bono Service: A Professional Responsibility with an Abundant Yield." Dean Miles is pictured with Dean Jon Garon of Hamline.

April 18, Wyoming Bar Association – Lander, Wyoming

Dean Miles was the luncheon speaker at the Women’s Legal Forum sponsored by the Wyoming Bar Association. This was the first time a Women’s Legal Forum was sponsored by the Wyoming Bar Association in response to the growing number of women attorneys practicing in the state. The purpose of the program was to provide a forum for the state’s women attorneys of all generations and backgrounds to share practical ideas on how to succeed in their legal careers. Dean Miles was asked to provide the attendees with a view from the law school: a look at today’s generation of the women law students, as well as the views and perspectives from women law faculty and administrators who teach and mentor them.

April 27, Public Leadership Education Network - Wash., D.C.

Dean Miles spoke to a group of women college students participating in the Public Leadership Education Network’s “Women, Law & Public Policy Conference: A Public Leadership Career Conference.” PLEN provides a range of opportunities to women college students from across the country to participate in internships and programs in the nation’s capital where they can learn about the field of law and public policy from women lawyers who make and influence public policy. Dean Miles participated in a panel discussion on how to prepare for law school and beyond.

Dean's Activities and Speaking Engagements 2007

Development and Alumni Outreach

Jan. 30, Virginia Beach

At the invitation of the Black Law Students Association at the Regent University School of Law, Dean Miles spoke about the life and teachings of St. Thomas More, and how his commitment to his faith, service and community remains an example for lawyers today. Based on an earlier published article by the dean, her lecture drew an audience of about 60 people.

Feb. 7-13, Miami

At the ABA’s midyear meeting, Dean Miles addressed “Guns or Butter: Allocating Resources” that addressed questions regarding the allocation of law school funds.

Feb. – March

Authored an editorial that was published in the February/March issue of Momentum Magazine, the official publication of the National Catholic Education Association. Dean Miles’s guest essay was titled “Real Choice is the Only Answer to Quality Education for All Children.”

March 21, Washington, D.C.

Dean Miles spoke to the area chapter of the St. Thomas More Society about the law school’s founding of the Legal Services Society and its year long celebration of pro bono service.

April 11, Baltimore

Dean Miles addressed “Leadership in the Public Square” at a meeting of the National Catholic Educational Association in Baltimore. The session focused on the meaning and expression of leadership at the interface of faith, culture and Catholic education.

April 14, San Diego

Dean Miles considered how law schools should respond to the challenge of enhancing the bar pass performance of their students before the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ spring meeting. Attendees included bar examiners and state Supreme Court judges representing the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

May 26, Aurora, N.Y.

Concluding a busy semester, Dean Miles delivered the commencement address for Wells College in Aurora, N.Y., on May 26, 2007. She is a 1977 alumna of the school. Shortly thereafter, the dean participated in an ABA conference for new deans in Colorado.

June 12

Boston Alumni and friends reception at the Four Seasons Hotel.

June 29, Washington, D.C.

Dean Miles was a presenter at the AALS 25th Annual Workshop for New Law Teachers, held at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Her panel topic for the gathering of new law faculty from across the country was “Assessing Faculty Performance and Institutional Citizenship.” The workshop offers new law teachers ideas about teaching techniques and scholarly development and to enable them to share excitement, experiences and concerns about entering the academic world.

July 5, Washington, D.C.

Dean Miles spoke to high school and middle school students (above) about her career as a lawyer and as a law school dean. The students were participants in a Youth Leadership Foundation program for girls called PALS (Program for Academic and Leadership Skills). Program administrator Michael Barvick extended the invitation and later told the dean that "your personal and professional journey are a wonderful example to our girls, and I know that your words have inspired them to shoot high and never give up." The dean speaks to young people whenever possible. In May, the law school hosted students from the nearby parish of St. Anthony's for a visit and to participate in a mock trial program.

Aug. 12, San Francisco, CA

Dean Miles hosted a reception for CUA alumni during the ABA meeting held at the Hotel Nikko.

Sept. 19, Vienna, Va.

Dean Miles hosted a reception for Northern Virginia alumni and friends at The Tower Club, 8000 Tower Crescent Drive, Vienna. Va. 6 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 27, Rosslyn, Va.

Dean Miles will speak about faith and professional life to the Younger Members Fellowship of The John Carroll Society of Washington, D.C. at Top of the Town, from 6-8 pm. The hotel's roof-top terrace offers one of the best views of the city anywhere!

Oct. 20, Charles County, MD

Dean Miles spoke at the 50th class reunion of Pomonkey High School. Her family connections to the school run deep. Her parents, aunts, uncles and many cousins are graduates. Opened in 1922, Pomonkey High School was the first black high school in Charles County. The dean's remarks to members of the class of 1957 traced the school's pround history and record of perserverance in the face of Jim Crow laws and white hosility.

Oct. 29, Richmond, VA

Dean Miles (lst, row, far right) hosted the Virginia State Bar pre-swearing in breakfast in honor of CUA's latest admitees to the Virginia State Bar. The group gathered at the Richmond Marriott for the festive meal.

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