PUBLIC INTEREST NEWS
2007 PUBLIC INTEREST NEWSLETTER - Published October 2007.
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4th Annual Public Interest Conference October 13, 2007
The Emory Public Interest Committee (EPIC) will host the 4th Annual Public Interest Law Conference Saturday, October 13. The Honorable Representative David Scott of Georgia’s 13th Congressional District will deliver the keynote address at the conference luncheon. Representative Scott is author of the John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Act of 2007 (H.R. 916), a bill promoting a loan repayment program for law school graduates who commit to serve as criminal prosecutors or public defenders.
Graduating Students Receive Pro Bono Medals
21 thired year students were honored at graduation this year with medals in recognition of their pro bono work this past year. The honorees are:
Rita Marie Brady | Gary Feldon | Barksdale Hortenstine | Sarah Pentz |
Brandon Bullard | Matt Gewolb | Rebekah La Mon | Jordana Rubel |
Janine Carson | Jeff Granillo | Laura Millendorf | Melanie Santiago |
Kate Childress | Yasha Heidari | Anna Mirshak | Chevon Walker |
Ian Clarke | Sharon Horne | Rebecca Nisbet | Dan Zytnick |
Michael Fabius |
Under the new pro bono program launched in the fall of 2006 to encourage and recognize student pro bono work, first, second, and third year students who complete 25 hours of pro bono work each year receive certificates of accomplishment and are recognized at a pro bono reception. When the program is fully implemented, graduates must have worked a total of 75 hours over three years for graduation recognition.