From dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net Fri Feb 1 02:28:40 2013 From: dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net (Daniel McBride) Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:28:40 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] moral support Message-ID: <008001ce0023$d9e03d10$8da0b730$@sbcglobal.net> List Members: I spoke with Robert Dittman earlier today. Robert received his J.D. from St. Mary's University Law School of Texas in December and is tirelessly preparing for the Texas Bar Exam next month. Robert asked that I post this message asking for your moral support and that you keep him in your prayers. Thank you. Daniel McBride, Attorney Fort Worth, Texas From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Fri Feb 1 14:56:57 2013 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2013 09:56:57 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Blind Parents carring for children Message-ID: <000601ce008c$62e884b0$0302a8c0@hometwxakonvzn> Dear List, Their is a blind woman in my comunity who is blind and she is going through a divorce, and the guy wants her to give coustody of their ten year old child because she is blind. Even her own lawyer advised her to do this as well, but she will not do it. She lives in Florida. Is their any case law in Florida in Florida allows a blind parent to keep their child? If so, please write me of list. RJf email joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Feb 1 21:32:58 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:32:58 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000701ce00c3$b4c75c70$1e561550$@labarrelaw.com> Fyi From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 1:22 PM To: Hunter, Sue (JMD) Subject: FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice Below is a list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. We encourage all interested applicants to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: www.justice.gov/careers/legal/. In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. If you know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please encourage them to review the many opportunities featured at www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html. Finally, please share this email with interested colleagues and peers. If you wish to update the contact information for you or the organization you represent, or no longer wish to receive these periodic email announcements, please respond to this email address and ask to be removed from our mailing list. Thank you. Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Consolidated Legal Center Allenwood, Pennsylvania Attorney-Advisor GS-905-12/13 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 15, 2013. Date posted: 02-01-2013 Assistant United States Attorney/Part-Time United States Attorney's Office Middle District of Tennessee 13-MDTN-02 Position is open until filled, but no later than: February 11, 2013, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Date posted: 02-01-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Michigan Vacancy #FY 2013-EDMI-04-AUSA Applications must be received and/or postmarked by February 15, 2013. Date posted: 02-01-2013 Appellate Attorneys, GS-13 to GS-15 U.S. Department of Justice Civil Division, Appellate Staff Applications materials must be received by February 15, 2013. Date posted: 01-31-2013 Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Section Resident Legal Advisor for China 13-CRM-OPD-026 Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2013. Date posted: 01-31-2013 United States Attorney's Office District of Minnesota Assistant United States Attorney Minneapolis, Minnesota Vacancy Announcement No. 13-MN-02 The positions are opened until filled. The initial cut-off date for the receipt of applications is February 20, 2013 or until the positions are filled. Date posted: 01-31-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Middle District of Tennessee 13-MDTN-01 Position is open until filled. But no later than: February 11, 2013, 5:00 pm central standard time. Date posted: 01-31-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico 13-PRAUSA-02-TERM Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. Date posted: 01-30-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico 13-PRAUSA-01 Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Bakersfield, California January 30, 2013 13-EDCA-07A This position will be open until filled; however, applications received by Wednesday, February 20, 2013 will be given first consideration. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division, White Collar Unit Fresno, California January 30, 201313-EDCA-08A Applications should be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to be considered. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division, Narcotics and Violent Crime Unit Fresno, California January 30, 2013 13-EDCA-09A Applications should be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to be considered. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division, Defense Litigation Unit Sacramento, California January 30, 2013 13-EDCA-10A This position will be open until filled; however, applications received by Wednesday, February 20, 2013 will be given first consideration. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division Sacramento, California January 30, 2013 13-EDCA-11A Applications should be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to be considered. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division Sacramento, California January 30, 2013 13-EDCA-12A Applications should be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to be considered. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division, Affirmative Unit Fresno, California January 30, 2013 13-EDCA-13A Applications should be postmarked no later than Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to be considered. Date posted: 01-30-2013 United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division, Affirmative Unit Sacramento, California January 30, 2013 13-EDCA-14A This position will be open until filled; however, applications received by Wednesday, February 20, 2013 will be given first consideration. Date posted: 01-30-2013 Assistant United States Attorney 24 Month Term Appointment United States Attorney's Office Central District of Illinois 13-CDIL-02 Applications must be received by February 24, 2013. Date posted: 01-29-2013 Assistant United States Attorney 24 Month Term Appointment United States Attorney's Office Central District of Illinois 13-CDIL-01 Applications must be received by February 15, 2013. Date posted: 01-29-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois Vacancy Announcement Number: AUSA-NDIL-13-E1 This position will be open until filled. Date posted: 01-29-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Illinois Vacancy Announcement Number: AUSA-NDIL-13-1 Applications will be accepted through February 4, 2013. Date posted: 01-29-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Western District of Oklahoma 13-OKW-829000-A-01 Announcement is open from January 28, 2013 through February 4, 2013. Date posted: 01-29-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Indiana Vacancy Announcement 13-SDIN-832297-AUSA-CR/IN02 Opens Monday, January 28, 2013 and Closes Friday, February 8, 2013. Date posted: 01-28-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Indiana Vacancy Announcement 13-SDIN-826629-AUSA-CR-PSC-IN-01 Opens Monday, January 28, 2013 and Closes Friday, February 8, 2013. Date posted: 01-28-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Alabama #13-SDAL-AUSA-01 Completed application package/materials must be received no later than February 8, 2013. Date posted: 01-28-2013 Special Assistant United States Attorney (Serves Without Compensation) United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Illinois Vacancy Announcement No. 13-SDIL-01 This vacancy announcement will remain open until two positions are filled. Date posted: 01-25-2013 Deputy and Assistant Chiefs (Supervisory Trial Attorneys, GS-905-15) Fraud Section Criminal Division U.S. Department of Justice Washington, DC 13-CRM-FRD-025 These vacancies are open until filled. Date posted: 01-24-2013 Trial Attorney, GS-13/14/15 U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section Washington, D.C. 13-CRM-AFMLS-016 All applications must be received February 7, 2013. Date posted: 01-24-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Attorney Advisor (Associate Chief Counsel) (Administration/and Ethics Division) (GS-905-15) Applications must be received by January 31, 2013, the closing date of this announcement. Date posted: 01-24-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Special Attorney (Uncompensated) Public Integrity Section Washington, DC Position is open until filled, but no later than February 22, 2013. Date posted: 01-23-2013 Federal Bureau of Prisons Consolidated Legal Center New York Attorney-Advisor GS-905-12/13 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 5, 2013. Date posted: 01-23-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Northern District of Ohio Vacancy Announcement Number: NDOH-13-01 Applications must be received no later than February 8, 2013. Date posted: 01-23-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Western District of Tennessee 13-WDTN-04-AUSA (Criminal) To receive consideration for this vacancy, applications/resumes must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 1, 2013. Date posted: 01-22-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Western District of Tennessee 13-WDTN-03-AUSA (Civil) To receive consideration for this vacancy, applications/resumes must be postmarked by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 1, 2013. Date posted: 01-22-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Indian Resources Section Trial Attorney GS-12 TO GS-15 Open: January 18, 2013 Close: February 28, 2013 Vacancy Announcement: ENRD-13-003-EXC Date posted: 01-22-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Legal Division Experienced Attorney Application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date February 15, 2013. Date posted: 01-22-2013 From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com Fri Feb 1 23:34:58 2013 From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.) Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:34:58 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Re Moral Support References: Message-ID: Hi Robert: I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Family will do likewise. As Elizabeth rightly stated: "Go get 'em!!" Yes, you'll surprise yourself by not only doing well with the exams, but exceeding your own expectations. And you'll have a brilliant career laid out before you. Your success will encourage each and everyone of us not to give up with respect to the pursuit of our dreams. Now go haunt down the bar exam!! God bless and all the very best. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Sat Feb 2 14:20:40 2013 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013 09:20:40 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Any Blind Lawyer's in Florid?a Message-ID: <000d01ce0150$7ca40ae0$0302a8c0@hometwxakonvzn> If their are any blind lawyers who practice, Please get in contact with Scott Labare ASAP. Scott, you know what this is about. RJ From Itsmylaw2 at aol.com Sat Feb 2 16:53:14 2013 From: Itsmylaw2 at aol.com (Itsmylaw2 at aol.com) Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:53:14 -0500 (EST) Subject: [blindlaw] Any Blind Lawyer's in Florid?a Message-ID: <1c1c0.591f15c9.3e3e9e7a@aol.com> I practice in Florida. Emilie M Morgan In a message dated 2/2/2013 9:27:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com writes: If their are any blind lawyers who practice, Please get in contact with Scott Labare ASAP. Scott, you know what this is about. RJ _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/itsmylaw2%40aol.com From joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com Sat Feb 2 17:04:41 2013 From: joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com (RJ Sandefur) Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:04:41 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Any Blind Lawyer's in Florid?a References: <1c1c0.591f15c9.3e3e9e7a@aol.com> Message-ID: <000301ce0167$650552b0$0302a8c0@hometwxakonvzn> Whatarea's do you practice? ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Any Blind Lawyer's in Florid?a >I practice in Florida. > Emilie M Morgan > > > In a message dated 2/2/2013 9:27:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, > joltingjacksandefur at gmail.com writes: > > If their are any blind lawyers who practice, Please get in contact with > Scott Labare ASAP. Scott, you know what this is about. RJ > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/itsmylaw2%40aol.com > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/joltingjacksandefur%40gmail.com From eeld at loc.gov Mon Feb 4 21:45:52 2013 From: eeld at loc.gov (Eldritch, Eric) Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 16:45:52 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Work Experience at the Library of Congress Message-ID: To: Law students and Lawyers seeking employment experience As the ADA Coordinator at the Library of Congess, I am looking for networks for announcing paid and nonpaid work experience opportunities and internships. Our various departments offer a range of experiences in all disciplines. Law students and lawyers may be particulary interested in: The Congressional Research Services, US Copyright Office, Office of General Counsel and the Law Library. The LC Ability Internship Program is an OIC Work Experience Program coordinated for individuals with disabilities interested in gaining valuable work experience at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The program is available to three groups: highschool seniors, college students and also adult job seekers who are persons with disabilities. Most positions are voluntary. Please send a current resume and coverletter listing: areas of interest; weekly schedule; start date and end date and part or full time availability. Send the resume and cover letter to ADA at loc.gov. Please note that the Library of Congress also has a Selective Placement Program available. Helpful Links: About the Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/about/ Jobs, Internships and Fellowships http://www.loc.gov/hr/employment/index.php Please contact me for more information. Thank you, Eric Eric Eldritch EEO Specialist, ADA Coordinator Telephone: 202-707-0698 Videophone: 866-997-1998 Email: eeld at loc.gov http://www.loc.gov/staff/oic/ From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Feb 6 13:31:14 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2013 13:31:14 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: AccessNote Notetaker App Now Available in the App Store In-Reply-To: <201302032012.CFM04966@RCN.com> References: <201302032012.CFM04966@RCN.com> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D0356884C@PL-EMSMB12.ees.hhs.gov> >-----Original Message----- >From: Charles Crawford [mailto:ccrawford at RCN.com] >Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 3:12 PM >To: GDUIBusinessList >Subject: Fwd: AccessNote Notetaker App Now Available in the App Store > > >>Hello NCAC members and friends, > > > Here is an interesting release from AFB about their new notetaker app. >It just may be worth the price ya know. > >-- Charlie Crawford. > >Original message... > >>AFB American Foundationfor the Blind TM >> >>Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss >> >>New American Foundation for the Blind App Helps People with Vision Loss >>Easily Take Notes on iPhone(r), iPad(r), and iPod touch(r) >> >> >>New York (February 1, 2013)-For the millions of Americans with vision >>loss looking for a simple, convenient way to take notes at work, at >>school, or at home, the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today >>launched the AccessNote(tm), a specialized notetaker for the iPhone, iPad, >>and iPod touch. >> >>"Apple products have earned high points from us for their >>out-of-the-box accessibility for users who are blind or visually >>impaired," said Carl R. Augusto, AFB president and CEO. "We designed >>this app to complement the iPhone's other popular features, like web >>browsing and email, so that users who are blind have all the tools they >>need in one, handy device." >> >>A traditional notetaker is a portable electronic device that enables >>users who are blind or visually impaired to take notes, create >>documents, and access applications. These devices, extremely valuable >>for people who are blind or visually impaired, usually provide either >>speech or braille output (or both). They retail for upwards of $2,000 >>and much more for those with a built-in braille display; AFB's >>AccessNote app is available for $19.99. >> >>In addition to being a low-cost alternative to traditional notetakers, >>AccessNote allows users to combine efficient notetaking with many other >>features and functions of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This allows >>people who are blind or visually impaired to use the same popular >>devices that their sighted peers are using in classroom or business settings. >> >>This is the first notetaking app developed and designed specifically >>for users with vision loss. AFB evaluated many of the other available >>notetaking apps, but found none to be very efficient or user-friendly >>to people who are blind or visually impaired. >> >>What sets the AccessNote apart includes: >> >>Seamless Navigation. Customized keyboard commands make notetaking >more >>intuitive and productive than ever before, including quick access to >>important features like Search All Notes, Search Within a Note, as well >>as several navigation options. >> >>Automatic Saving. With an automatic save on every few keystrokes, notes >>will never be lost. >> >>Cursor tracking. When navigating among multiple sets of notes, users >>can always pick up right where they left off. >> >>Unparalleled Simplicity. With a clutter-free interface, users can >>create, read, find, and sync, making it easier to spend more time with >>actual content and less time with tools. >> >>DropBox Integration. All notes, always on hand. >>DropBox keeps AccessNote in sync with the user's desktop (and other >>devices) so their notes are always available and backed up. >> >>Compatibility with Bluetooth keyboards. >>AccessNote is optimized for efficiency with the Apple Wireless Keyboard >>and for today's wireless braille displays. >> >>AccessNote was developed in conjunction with FloCo Apps and is >>available on the App Store(sm). >> >>About AFB >> >>The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a >>national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision >>loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; >>elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals >>who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and >>healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their >>families with relevant and timely resources. >>Headquartered in New York, AFB is proud to house the Helen Keller >>Archives and honor the more than 40 years that Helen Keller worked >>tirelessly with AFB.are posted. > From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Thu Feb 7 16:22:24 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:22:24 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Opening: DOJ Experienced Attorney - U.S. Attorney's Office - Idaho In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: From: Parker, Richard L. (JMD) [mailto:Richard.L.Parker2 at usdoj.gov] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 6:17 AM To: 'president at abaw.org'; 'jeff at jefflianglaw.com'; 'edelossantos at trueblueinc.com'; 'samiolaw at aol.com'; 'abigail.daquiz at gmail.com'; 'president at q-law.org'; 'asachs at q-law.org'; 'hbrajcich at lawschool.gonzaga.edu'; 'president at lmba.net'; 'nicole at gaineslawoffice.com'; 'boksulee at yahoo.com'; 'dko at kellerrohrback.com'; 'DavisJK at LanePowell.com'; 'fe.f.lopez at gmail.com'; 'teebah.alsaleh at edifecs.com'; 'bneshghi at gmail.com'; 'damon at damonshadid.com'; 'shaker at ryanlaw.com'; 'miriamayoub at gmail.com'; 'mboulos at trueblueinc.com'; 'milliek at nwjustice.org'; 'efry at sisna.com'; 'pete at araquin.com'; 'lking at byrneskeller.com'; 'amber.penn-roco at klgates.com'; 'lawcareers at seattleu.edu'; 'slara at seattleu.edu'; Swaminathan, Aravind (USAWAW); 'sabawashington at gmail.com'; 'RSarathy at perkinscoie.com'; 'cpld at uw.edu'; 'holly728 at uw.edu'; 'gatespsl at uw.edu'; 'mestorms at uw.edu'; 'nalc at uw.edu'; 'leeperthuynguyen at yahoo.com'; 'dinhS at foster.com'; 'jmishkin at integritylawgroup.net'; 'binh.nguyen at becu.org'; 'jessica.nguyen at avalara.com'; 'michelleqpham at gmail.com'; 'kphu at campicheblue.com'; 'Alice.truong at nordstrom.com'; 'jliutruong at amslaw.net'; 'stuarpix at microsoft.com'; 'Amy.Allbright at americanbar.org'; 'William.Phelan at americanbar.org'; 'chachdw at wsba.org'; 'roberttaylor11 at comcast.net'; 'maureenm1 at atg.wa.gov'; 'slavicbar at gmail.com'; 'KMDas at perkinscoie.com'; Nightingale, Noel; 'cardozo at jewishinseattle.org'; 'asb at bmatlaw.com'; 'aaron at glblaw.com'; 'zanabugaighis at DWT.com'; 'dclarks at co.pierce.wa.us'; 'alison.bettles at nordstrom.com'; 'jeannec at wsba.org'; 'law-careers at uidaho.edu'; 'pafergus at asu.edu'; 'Kelly Simon'; 'Jesse at valdezlehman.com'; 'rcarrion at da.lacounty.gov'; 'joshua.s.williams at co.benton.or.us'; 'Travis.Buchanan at CityofHenderson.com' Cc: Early, Becky (USAID) Subject: Opening: DOJ Experienced Attorney - U.S. Attorney's Office - Idaho I would like to share with you and ask you to disseminate the following vacancy announcement. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho is seeking an experienced attorney to work part-time as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in all areas of the counterterrorism mission, including the application of investigative techniques to the task of identifying and disrupting terrorist plots before they occur. Please note: This is a one-year term position, expiring no later than March 1, 2014. This position may be extended, made full-time, and/or made permanent without further competition. Justice seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential. Thank you for your help in disseminating this vacancy announcement. This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html. ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DISTRICT OF IDAHO 13-ID-AUSA-01 About the Office: With a state population of approximately 1.5 million people, the District of Idaho is a small district, yet it encompasses the entire state. The headquarters is located in Boise, Idaho, with branch offices in Pocatello and Coeur d'Alene. With 18 criminal attorneys, 6 civil attorneys and 26 support staff, it is large enough to enjoy a wide variety of case assignments and small enough to be friendly. This vacancy is located in the main office in Boise, Idaho. Responsibilities: The United States Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney to work part-time as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in all areas of the counterterrorism mission, including the application of investigative techniques to the task of identifying and disrupting terrorist plots before they occur. The AUSA will work closely with agents from the FBI, and the Intelligence Community, with Counter-Terrorism Section Regional Antiterrorism Coordinators, the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council Coordinators and other terrorism prosecutors in U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. The AUSA will support investigations, review intelligence, and assist in the resulting criminal litigation. The AUSA will also develop policies, plans, operations and initiatives to promote the enforcement of terrorism statutes. In addition to case-related work, the AUSA will be engaged in identifying terrorist trends and patterns, in foreign and domestic training, in public speaking, and in topical writing in this enforcement area. The AUSA will also be involved in anti-terrorism training exercises with the interagency community, and other emergency preparedness-related activities, as part of our efforts to prepare for and respond to terrorist threats. This is a one-year term position, expiring no later than March 1, 2014. This position may be extended, made full-time, and/or made permanent without further competition. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least 4-5 years post-J.D. experience. Applicants must also have superior academic credentials, writing and analytic skills, and have significant counter-terrorism experience. Applicants must be able to qualify for the highest and most sensitive security clearances. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal applicant will have worked in a U.S. Attorney's Office and/or a Department of Justice litigating component for 4-5 years specializing in counter-terrorism investigation and prosecution. Applicant must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and the facility accurately and precisely to articulate the critical issues in a wide variety of counter-terrorism cases. In addition to superior oral and writing skills, the applicant must have strong interpersonal skills and good judgment. Applicant must possess excellent communication skills and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicant must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment. Applicant will be expected to do his or her own legal research and writing and be self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicant must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems, including secure communications. Travel: Some travel may be required to work with law enforcement investigators and to investigate and prosecute counter-terrorism cases. There will be some training requirements both within and outside the District of Idaho. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range basic pay for this position is $48,872 to $131,534, plus locality pay (currently authorized at 14.16%). Location: Boise, Idaho. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Applications must be postmarked no later than February 14, 2013. Application packages must include: •Cover letter •Current resume •Writing sample (writing samples will not be returned) •Current performance evaluation/rating (if available) •Three professional references Please send your application package to: Attn: Becky Early U.S. Attorney's Office District of Idaho 800 Park Boulevard, Suite 600 Boise, ID 83712 It is recommended that you send your package by overnight mail to ensure prompt delivery. No telephone calls please. Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html (Department of Justice-wide) or http://www.justice.gov/usao/id/jobs.html (District of Idaho only) Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). 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From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Thu Feb 7 16:27:14 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:27:14 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Vacancy Announcement: Executive Director, National Council on Disability In-Reply-To: <8253014514245363.WA.asommersncd.gov@list.ncd.gov> References: <8253014514245363.WA.asommersncd.gov@list.ncd.gov> Message-ID: -----Original Message----- From: Anne Sommers [mailto:asommers at NCD.GOV] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 7:49 AM To: NCD-NEWS-L at LIST.NCD.GOV Subject: Vacancy Announcement: Executive Director, National Council on Disability ***Please disseminate broadly*** NCD will continue to accept applications until further notice. Vacancy Announcement: Executive Director, National Council on Disability Series & Grade: AD-0301-00 Open Period: January 17, 2013 until Filled Position Information: Full-Time Excepted Service Duty Location: Washington, DC Key Requirements: You must be a US Citizen or National The National Council on Disability (NCD) invites qualified individuals to submit applications for consideration to be appointed as the NCD Executive Director. NCD remains committed to actively recruiting and retaining qualified people with disabilities and encourages people with disabilities to apply for the Executive Director position. NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. The Executive Director is responsible for overall day-to-day management of the agency and expected to serve both as a substantive leader regarding NCD’s policy work and be ultimately responsible for various executive functions required of all federal agencies. NCD’s Bylaws, Strategic Plan, and budget information are available at http://www.ncd.gov/Accountability. The ideal candidate for Executive Director will be an individual who is (1) deeply experienced in disability policy issues and well-positioned to become the substantive policy leader and public face of NCD, (2) knowledgeable and experienced in management of a federal agency, including all aspects of personnel management and preparation of annual budgets and written justifications to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and U.S. Congress, and (3) an effective communicator and coalition-builder who can work effectively with NCD’s stakeholders, the White House, Administration, and Congress. Candidates should meet the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s Executive Core Qualifications, which are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Your resume must demonstrate your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the executive core qualifications. Compensation and benefits for the Executive Director position are comparable to Level IV of the Executive Schedule. How to Apply: Inquiries and applications should be addressed to Jeff Rosen, Chairperson of the National Council on Disability, and either emailed to NCD at NCD.gov (with a subject line of ED Application) or mailed to NCD at 1331 F Street, NW, Suite 850, Washington, DC 20004. Applications should include (1) a cover letter summarizing an individual’s qualifications for, interest in, and vision for being NCD Executive Director, (2) a resume specifically developed to demonstrate qualification for serving as the next Executive Director, and (3) references. To ensure consideration for the position, prospective applicants are encouraged to submit their cover letters and resumes as soon as possible. How You Will Be Evaluated: Step 1: Resume Screening Step 2: Structured Interviews to determine Best Qualified (BQ) Candidates Step 3: Selection by the Chair, NCD. *Note: Interviews will begin in February and continue until the position is filled. Reasonable Accommodations: NCD provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, with sufficient notice. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please contact NCD at NCD.gov. EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the NCD-NEWS-L list, click the following link: http://list.ncd.gov/scripts/wa-DEVIS.exe?SUBED1=NCD-NEWS-L&A=1 From paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com Thu Feb 7 20:08:40 2013 From: paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com (Paul Sullivan) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 15:08:40 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws Message-ID: Hi all, Does anyone use google+ with Jaws? I tried signing up yesterday and was having a horrible time with it accessibility wise. Is there a mobile version that works better, as with facebook? The same with LinkedIn, any alternate versions I should try using for improved Jaws responsivness? Thanks, Paul From wburley at burley-wilson.com Thu Feb 7 20:29:31 2013 From: wburley at burley-wilson.com (Will Burley) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:29:31 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000301ce0571$d62c16a0$828443e0$@burley-wilson.com> Hi there! As far as I know, there is no mobile version which offers more accessibility. The iPhone app allows you to get around somewhat but not enough to do anything worthwhile. LinkedIn is accessible although it could be much better. I find the full site to be better than the mobile site. I hope this helps! William Burley Direct Dial: (832) 529-3243 Confidentiality Warning: This e-mail contains information intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, any dissemination, publication or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. The sender does not accept any responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or computer system that may occur while using data contained in, or transmitted with, this e-mail. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify us by return e-mail. Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul Sullivan Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 2:09 PM To: blindlaw Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws Hi all, Does anyone use google+ with Jaws? I tried signing up yesterday and was having a horrible time with it accessibility wise. Is there a mobile version that works better, as with facebook? The same with LinkedIn, any alternate versions I should try using for improved Jaws responsivness? Thanks, Paul _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/wburley%40burley-wilso n.com From newsandtraffic at aol.com Thu Feb 7 21:14:24 2013 From: newsandtraffic at aol.com (Sean Paul) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 16:14:24 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws References: Message-ID: <0CD9009641A347C89898751E1EF9402E@PC> Not much luck with either pal, I've tried both also with limited success. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Sullivan" To: "blindlaw" Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 15:08 Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws > Hi all, > > Does anyone use google+ with Jaws? I tried signing up yesterday and > was having a horrible time with it accessibility wise. Is there a > mobile version that works better, as with facebook? > > The same with LinkedIn, any alternate versions I should try using for > improved Jaws responsivness? > > Thanks, > Paul > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/newsandtraffic%40aol.com > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2013.0.2897 / Virus Database: 2639/6087 - Release Date: 02/07/13 > From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 7 22:30:23 2013 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2013 14:30:23 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <6DABB441C832481B87C92C8B0D0D49DF@Spike> I gave up on Google+ a long time ago as I found it almost totally inacessible. On the other hand I have little problems with LinkedIn using IE9 and the latest version of JAWS. What kind of problems are you having with LinkedIn? Chuck Krugman, MSW Paralegal 1237 P Street Fresno ca 93721 559-266-9237 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Sullivan" To: "blindlaw" Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:08 PM Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws > Hi all, > > Does anyone use google+ with Jaws? I tried signing up yesterday and > was having a horrible time with it accessibility wise. Is there a > mobile version that works better, as with facebook? > > The same with LinkedIn, any alternate versions I should try using for > improved Jaws responsivness? > > Thanks, > Paul > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Fri Feb 8 13:23:33 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 13:23:33 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Event in April, 2013 Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D035697A6@PL-EMSMB12.ees.hhs.gov> Greetings: The Mid-Atlantic Lyceum will have, on 7 April, the first in its many future dinner forums and other engagement strategies. The forums are designed to engage the public in important conversations and consensus building. The first set of dinner forums will, in partnership with the Museum of Maritime Pets, discuss issues related to disability access. The April forum will discuss assistance dogs and their partnership with veterans. For more information, do generally consult: http://annapolis.patch.com/events/partnering-wounded-warriors-with-furry-companions Do please provide your RSVP to attend this dinner forum in April, which will take place at Gordon Biersch Restaurant. The cost per ticket for one dinner forum is $75 or $140 per two tickets. To do so, or to propound questions, contact me at (410) 241-6745. Sincerely, Gary C. Norman, Esq. L.L.M. Co-founder and Vice President of the Lyceum From paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com Fri Feb 8 14:24:39 2013 From: paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com (Paul Sullivan) Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2013 09:24:39 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws In-Reply-To: <6DABB441C832481B87C92C8B0D0D49DF@Spike> References: <6DABB441C832481B87C92C8B0D0D49DF@Spike> Message-ID: I haven't really delved much in to LinkedIn yet, but I do remember having a hard time filling out my profile information using Jaws. I had to get my fiance, who is sighted, to assist. Maybe it's everyday use will be easier now that my profile is set up. Thanks for the info. Paul On 2/7/13, ckrugman at sbcglobal.net wrote: > I gave up on Google+ a long time ago as I found it almost totally > inacessible. On the other hand I have little problems with LinkedIn using > IE9 and the latest version of JAWS. What kind of problems are you having > with LinkedIn? > Chuck Krugman, MSW Paralegal > 1237 P Street > Fresno ca 93721 > 559-266-9237 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Sullivan" > To: "blindlaw" > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:08 PM > Subject: [blindlaw] Google+ and Jaws > > >> Hi all, >> >> Does anyone use google+ with Jaws? I tried signing up yesterday and >> was having a horrible time with it accessibility wise. Is there a >> mobile version that works better, as with facebook? >> >> The same with LinkedIn, any alternate versions I should try using for >> improved Jaws responsivness? >> >> Thanks, >> Paul >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net >> > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paul.sullivan416%40gmail.com > From tim at timeldermusic.com Mon Feb 11 01:35:59 2013 From: tim at timeldermusic.com (Tim Elder) Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:35:59 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Class Action Against Marriott for Inaccessible Database software on the job Message-ID: <009701ce07f8$258fd4b0$70af7e10$@timeldermusic.com> I thought folks on this list might be interested in this case that I recently filed. Please forward to any blind employees at Marriott. We are eager to talk with them. NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jinny Kim, 415-864-8848, jkim at las-elc.org, www.las-elc.org Timothy Elder, 410-415-3493, telder at trelegal.com, www.trelegal.com LAWSUIT CLAIMS MARRIOTT DISCRIMINATES AGAINST BLIND EMPLOYEES CLASS ACTION SEEKS EQUAL ACCESS TO PROMOTIONS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE (SAN DIEGO, CA, February 6, 2013) - Today, the Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC) and TRE Legal filed a class action lawsuit in federal court against Marriott, alleging that the hotel giant discriminates against blind and disabled employees by requiring its managers to use inaccessible computer software and rejecting accessible alternatives. Ali Faraj is a blind Marriott employee who has been excluded from advancement to a management position with Marriott based on the hotel chain's requirement that managers use a Sales Force Automation (SFA) software program by the Oracle Corporation called Siebel CRM (Customer Relation Management). Despite requests, Marriott has refused to configure or modify its SFA software so that disabled persons such as Mr. Faraj who use screen-reading software can serve as managers. Mr. Faraj has worked for the Marriot hotel chain since 2005, and is currently an Event Billing Specialist at the San Diego Marriott Marquis. Like other blind employees of Marriott, Mr. Faraj uses computers by relying on JAWS screen reader software, a program that translates computer text into audible speech or refreshable Braille data. JAWS enables blind people and others with reading and print disabilities to access documents and digital information on computers and thus become productive and independent workers. "I have a B.A. in Hospitality Business, and more than ten years of experience in the industry, including my nearly eight successful years with Marriott. I want to advance," said Mr. Faraj. "But Marriott managers keep telling me that I cannot be promoted into a position requiring use of Siebel CRM. That's not fair." He added that a Marriott HR manager has acknowledged that he is more qualified than other candidates placed by Marriott into management. The lawsuit alleges that there are nondiscriminatory alternatives to Marriott's current software system, including replacing Siebel CRM with alternative, JAWS-accessible SFA software, updating and upgrading the existing Seibel CRM software to make it JAWS-accessible system-wide, and adding individualized modifications or scripts to the existing Seibel CRM software to make it JAWS-accessible to particular individuals. "Marriott contends that it would cost more than $1,000,000 to fix the problems," said Timothy Elder, a principle of TRE Legal and an attorney for Mr. Faraj. "That is just not the case. One solution would cost less than $50,000 and would open up competitive employment opportunities for many blind and disabled Marriott workers. Mr. Elder further disputed that the fix would impose an undue hardship on the company. According to reports, Marriott International had revenues of $12.3 billion for 2011, and has assets worth $5.9 billion; Host Marriott has assets totaling $11.3 billion. In recent months, Marriott has expanded the Seibel CRM software configuration, integrating additional computer programs into the inaccessible platform. This expansion further threatens the employment opportunities of Mr. Faraj and other blind and disabled employees by reaching additional jobs at Marriott. "The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from using selection criteria and methods of administration that exclude persons with disabilities," said Jinny Kim, senior staff attorney with LAS-ELC and counsel for Mr. Faraj. "This case seeks to dismantle unnecessary barriers created by an employer's technology." The class action lawsuit requests a determination from the court that Marriott is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and a court order requiring Marriott to make the required changes to its software system and related policies on behalf of a class of affected workers. The case also seeks damages and other relief for Mr. Faraj. Lawyers on the case are interested in speaking with any Marriott employee who uses screen-reading software. They may also be contacted to set up telephone interviews with Mr. Faraj. ### About the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center | www.las-elc.org Founded in 1916, the Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center protects the rights and economic self-sufficiency of working poor people and marginalized communities by providing free legal services, education, and advocacy. Using the law as a tool, we help low- wage workers create the best possible future for themselves and their families. About the TRE Legal Practice | www.trelegal.com Founded by attorney Timothy Elder, TRE Legal is a civil rights law firm fighting discrimination against disabled people and specializing in the rights of the blind to access employment, education, government programs, public accommodations, accessible technology and all other aspects of society. From rumpole at roadrunner.com Mon Feb 11 13:42:16 2013 From: rumpole at roadrunner.com (Ross Doerr) Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:42:16 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] N.Y. Times Article on changing the Law School experience Message-ID: <7EE9188FB235496DBA03A1E3EFF950BE@mycomputer> It will be interesting to see how this new view of law schools and "meeting the unmet need" shakes out in the real world of practice and billing/bill paying. ** N.Y. Times A Call for Drastic Changes in Educating New Lawyers Rex C. Curry for The New York Times Laurel G. Bellows, the president of the American Bar Association, at the group's midyear meeting over the weekend in Dallas. By ETHAN BRONNER Published: February 10, 2013 DALLAS - Faced with profound and seemingly irreversible shifts, the legal profession is contemplating radical changes to its educational system, including cutting the curriculum, requiring far more on-the-ground training and licensing technicians who are not full lawyers. Randall T. Shepard, a former Indiana Supreme Court chief justice, leads a task force on overhauling legal education. The proposals are a result of numerous factors, including a sharp drop in law school applications, the outsourcing of research over the Internet, a glut of underemployed and indebted law school graduates and a high percentage of the legal needs of Americans going unmet. "There is almost universal agreement that the current system is broken," said Thomas W. Lyons III, a Rhode Island lawyer and a member of the American Bar Association's Task Force on the Future of Legal Education, which gathered here over the weekend for a public hearing at the association's midyear meeting. While a few schools are freezing tuition and others are increasing hands-on learning, critics are increasingly saying that the legal academy cannot solve its own problems, partly because of the vested interests of tenured professors tied to an antiquated system. Effective solutions, they insist, will have to be imposed from the outside. Since law schools are regulated by state courts, that means convincing top state judges of the necessity of major change. At the task force's hearing, where lawyers and students gave testimony, most said the time was ripe for that change. Many recommended reducing the core of law school to two years from three to cut costs. Others suggested that college juniors should be encouraged to go directly to law school, the bar exam should be simplified, accreditation standards should be relaxed to allow for more experiential learning, and states should establish training for the legal equivalent of nurse practitioners. The task force was set up last summer and was given 24 months to issue its recommendations. But its chairman, Randall T. Shepard, a former chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, said a sense of crisis was driving the group to do so this fall. Over the years, bar associations and foundations have called for similar changes, with limited impact. But leaders in the legal profession say that this time is different. "We are going to look at everything from scratch," Laurel G. Bellows, a Chicago lawyer and the president of the American Bar Association, said in an interview. "We have to keep everything on the table." Paula Littlewood, a task force member and the executive director of the Washington State Bar Association, put it this way to her colleagues: "There's a time for incremental change and a time for bold change. This is the time for bold change." Hers is one state that is not waiting. It has established a board to create a program for limited-license legal technicians, the first in the country. Within a year, the board is expected to lay out the educational and professional framework for the technicians. They will have more training and responsibility than paralegals but will not appear in court or negotiate on their clients' behalf. "The consuming public cannot afford lawyers, and the profession needs to figure that out and own it," Ms. Littlewood said. "Our hope is to provide more access. The second point is that you have these folks out there doing unauthorized practice, which is harming the public. The hope is to bring them under the tent." Elsewhere in the country, law schools are trying to deal with declining popularity in a range of ways. The University of Akron Law School in Ohio has frozen its tuition and virtually ended its out-of-state surcharge. At the University of Oregon, Michael Moffitt, the law school's dean, has started clinics on nonprofit groups, environmental policy and probate mediation. He has also set up law courses for students in other parts of the university, which brings revenue to the law school. "The problem is that we have been selling only one product," Mr. Moffitt said. "But if you are getting a business degree, you need to know about contract law. City planners need to know about land-use law. So we at Oregon are educating not just J.D. students. "Demand is through the roof," he added. "I feel like I am living a business school case study." Nicholas W. Allard, who became the dean of Brooklyn Law School in New York last summer after a career in government and private practice, said that in the past, graduates of elite schools arrived at major law firms with little knowledge of the actual practice of law. As a result, corporations hiring those firms felt that their large hourly bills were in effect going to train those graduates, who were assigned some of their work. Mr. Allard said those corporations are no longer willing to do that. As a result, he said, law schools need to have far more practical training and closer ties to the legal profession. That has led a number of schools to choose deans from within the profession, like Mr. Allard, rather than from academia. He also said legal practice had a growing global component that needed to be addressed. "Some international exposure is being looked at for the first year in many places," Mr. Allard said. "Whether you have a shingle up in Park Slope or in Maine, you are going to have some need for an appreciation of international legal issues." One group that came under frequent attack at the meeting here was tenured law school professors, who were criticized as having high pay, low productivity and a remote relationship with the practice of law. Robert L. Weinberg, a retired founding partner of the Washington law firm Williams & Connolly and a lecturer at George Washington University Law School, said that instead of restricting the number of adjunct lecturers like himself, law schools ought to greatly increase them because they bring real-world examples to students. Jim Chen, a professor of law at the University of Louisville and a former dean of its law school, said that to reduce law school from three years to two would mean that, in turn, tenured professors, whom he called the biggest expense for law schools, would have to take a one-third cut in pay. But, Mr. Chen said, they would never accept that, and the impetus for change would have to come from State Supreme Courts. Derek M. Tokaz, the research director of Law School Transparency, a legal education policy group that seeks to guide some of the changes, told the gathering that drastic changes were needed in student loans and accreditation. Rather than start with the number of required classroom minutes or student-teacher ratio, Mr. Tokaz said, what students need to know upon graduation should be agreed upon first. As the meeting ended, one task force member, Michael P. Downey of St. Louis, summed it up. "The house is on fire," he said. "We don't want a report that sits on a shelf." A version of this article appeared in print on February 11, 2013, on page A11 of the New York edition with the headline: A Call for Drastic Changes in Educating New Lawyers.. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Wed Feb 13 00:30:06 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:30:06 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Job Opportunity as an Internal Equal Employment Opportunity Manager in Thurston County Message-ID: From: Washington State Department of Transportation [mailto:wsdot at service.govdelivery.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 3:41 PM Subject: Job Opportunity as an Internal Equal Employment Opportunity Manager in Thurston County [cid:image005.jpg at 01CE093E.3764FA70] Job Title: Internal Equal Employment Opportunity Manager Closing Date/Time: Tue. 02/26/13 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $64,668.00 - $82,920.00 Annually Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Thurston County – Olympia, Washington Recruitment #: 2013-WMS-003 Position Profile: Practicing fairness, equality and trust is the cornerstone of any successful human resources organization. The Office of Human Resources & Safety (OHR&S) is looking for a professional and seasoned individual to serve as the agency’s Internal Equal Employment Opportunity Manager. This position is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the department’s Internal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs encompassing: employee relations investigations (Title VII), diversity affairs, affirmative action and reasonable accommodation. Additionally, this position will also manage the external ADA Compliance program for the Ferries Division. The Challenge: This position will require someone who has the ability to do a “balancing act”. You will need to be a person who can prioritize daily tasks, assignments and projects, as well as having the flexibility to provide guidance and advice to others on cases and investigations as the need arises. You will be serving as the statewide investigator for all workplace employment investigations and overseeing related activities to ensure compliance with Federal and State employment law and WSDOT policy. More than just funding, this individual will be a key player in ensuring a respectful and diverse workforce by leading and developing diversity programs with statewide impact on our seven thousand employees. We are not looking for someone who is merely interested in diversity and legal compliance. We are looking for someone whose passion and work experience are closely aligned with WSDOT’s commitment to an inclusive workplace. Our successful candidate will understand conflict resolution and negotiation philosophy. They will also have expert knowledge in State and Federal civil rights laws, strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with regional, state and federal entities. A demonstrated experience in making decisions, solving problems, analyzing information, and evaluating results to solve complex problems is paramount as well as good judgment and having the ability to assess the value and importance of things and people. 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Name: image008.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 344 bytes Desc: image008.jpg URL: From deepa.goraya at gmail.com Thu Feb 14 22:00:56 2013 From: deepa.goraya at gmail.com (Deepa Goraya) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:00:56 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] registration now open for UCLA's Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: <006d01ce0afe$c4c61590$4e5240b0$@gmail.com> The Disability Law Society at UCLA's School of Law is hosting a Disability Law Symposium toward the end of March. More info and the link to register is below. http://-orgs2010.law.ucl-a.edu/dls/-symposium2013/-Pages/-default.aspx The goal of the symposium is "including disability" in legal and policy discourses. Disability is a part of human experience yet it is often neglected or overlooked in these discourses. We seek to provide a forum for academics, practitioners, students, and the community to share ideas and discuss important issues to the disability community, particularly from a multicultural perspective. Along with the recent reemergence of the Disability Law Society, a student organization at UCLA Law, our hope is that the symposium will solidify the importance of including disability at UCLA Law and her sister institutions. The symposium will be focused on the theme of transitions, specifically the transitions commonly faced by individuals with disabilities throughout life. For example, transitioning from high school to community living can be a difficult time for an individual with a developmental disability. Our symposium seeks to address how our laws and social institutions prepare individuals with disabilities to face the challenge of transition and be successful in their lives. Conversely, we also hope to create a space to explore how these same laws and institutions have created or exacerbated challenges in individuals' lives. Deepa From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Thu Feb 14 22:51:54 2013 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (ckrugman at sbcglobal.net) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:51:54 -0800 Subject: [blindlaw] registration now open for UCLA's Disability Law Symposium In-Reply-To: <006d01ce0afe$c4c61590$4e5240b0$@gmail.com> References: <006d01ce0afe$c4c61590$4e5240b0$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <5604ECB4DB174A719745A45A121162B9@Spike> Hi Deepa, Apparently there is a problem with the link in the email. I would like to forward this to people in the L.A. area that may be interested. regards. Chuck Krugman ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deepa Goraya" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 2:00 PM Subject: [blindlaw] registration now open for UCLA's Disability Law Symposium > The Disability Law Society at UCLA's School of Law is hosting a Disability > Law Symposium toward the end of March. More info and the link to register > is > below. > > http://-orgs2010.law.ucl-a.edu/dls/-symposium2013/-Pages/-default.aspx > > The goal of the symposium is "including disability" in legal and policy > discourses. Disability is a part of human experience yet it is often > neglected or overlooked in these discourses. We seek to provide a forum > for > academics, practitioners, students, and the community to share ideas and > discuss important issues to the disability community, particularly from a > multicultural perspective. Along with the recent reemergence of the > Disability Law Society, a student organization at UCLA Law, our hope is > that > the symposium will solidify the importance of including disability at UCLA > Law and her sister institutions. > > The symposium will be focused on the theme of transitions, specifically > the > transitions commonly faced by individuals with disabilities throughout > life. > For example, transitioning from high school to community living can be a > difficult time for an individual with a developmental disability. Our > symposium seeks to address how our laws and social institutions prepare > individuals with disabilities to face the challenge of transition and be > successful in their lives. Conversely, we also hope to create a space to > explore how these same laws and institutions have created or exacerbated > challenges in individuals' lives. > > Deepa > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net From cjr at carljrose.com Fri Feb 15 02:56:05 2013 From: cjr at carljrose.com (Carl J. Rose) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:56:05 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] New Lister Message-ID: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> Dear Established BlindLaw'ers: I am new to the list. I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio for about 8 years. I practice criminal and family law in my own little solo practice. I was hoping to find some kindred spirits to share mutual experiences with and perhaps help solve mutual problems. Just for curiosity sake, a couple of questions: How many members are on this list? How many attorneys are there in blindlaw? Thanks a bunch! Carl J. Rose Attorney at Law 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 440.323.1500 440.398.0352 fax 440.567.2261 mobile cjr at carljrose.com www.carljrose.com From jts220 at charter.net Fri Feb 15 03:58:45 2013 From: jts220 at charter.net (Josh Smith) Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:58:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] New Lister In-Reply-To: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> References: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> Message-ID: <4035A54F-6D0E-4308-93A0-9F45E471339E@charter.net> Carl my name is Josh Smith. I have a solo practice in Dal Georgia. I would love to speak with. Pass along your office number and I will give you a call. Sent from my iPod On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:56 PM, "Carl J. Rose" wrote: > Dear Established BlindLaw'ers: > > > > I am new to the list. I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio for about 8 > years. I practice criminal and family law in my own little solo practice. I > was hoping to find some kindred spirits to share mutual experiences with and > perhaps help solve mutual problems. > > > > Just for curiosity sake, a couple of questions: How many members are on this > list? How many attorneys are there in blindlaw? > > > > Thanks a bunch! > > > > Carl J. Rose > Attorney at Law > 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 > 440.323.1500 > 440.398.0352 fax > 440.567.2261 mobile > cjr at carljrose.com > www.carljrose.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jts220%40charter.net From paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com Fri Feb 15 14:46:29 2013 From: paul.sullivan416 at gmail.com (Paul Sullivan) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:46:29 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] New Lister In-Reply-To: <4035A54F-6D0E-4308-93A0-9F45E471339E@charter.net> References: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> <4035A54F-6D0E-4308-93A0-9F45E471339E@charter.net> Message-ID: Hi Carl, I'm a blind solo in Pittsburgh. I just started my practice last month, practicing employee-side employment law. I think there is a good number of blind attorneys on this list, though fewer blind solos. It'll be good to have another person to bounce ideas/problems off of from time-to-time. Cheers, Paul On 2/14/13, Josh Smith wrote: > Carl my name is Josh Smith. I have a solo practice in Dal Georgia. I would > love to speak with. Pass along your office number and I will give you a > call. > > Sent from my iPod > > On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:56 PM, "Carl J. Rose" wrote: > >> Dear Established BlindLaw'ers: >> >> >> >> I am new to the list. I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio for about >> 8 >> years. I practice criminal and family law in my own little solo practice. >> I >> was hoping to find some kindred spirits to share mutual experiences with >> and >> perhaps help solve mutual problems. >> >> >> >> Just for curiosity sake, a couple of questions: How many members are on >> this >> list? How many attorneys are there in blindlaw? >> >> >> >> Thanks a bunch! >> >> >> >> Carl J. Rose >> Attorney at Law >> 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 >> 440.323.1500 >> 440.398.0352 fax >> 440.567.2261 mobile >> cjr at carljrose.com >> www.carljrose.com >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> blindlaw mailing list >> blindlaw at nfbnet.org >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for >> blindlaw: >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jts220%40charter.net > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for > blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/paul.sullivan416%40gmail.com > From tmeloy at fuse.net Fri Feb 15 15:07:40 2013 From: tmeloy at fuse.net (Timothy J. Meloy) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:07:40 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] New Lister In-Reply-To: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> References: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> Message-ID: <873C777D-5070-4B4A-8343-346CE22D0891@fuse.net> Carl, Welcome to the list! I don't know the answers to your questions but I practice in Ohio as well in a small general practice. Hope you find the list as informative as I have. Best, TJ On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:56 PM, "Carl J. Rose" wrote: > Dear Established BlindLaw'ers: > > > > I am new to the list. I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio for about 8 > years. I practice criminal and family law in my own little solo practice. I > was hoping to find some kindred spirits to share mutual experiences with and > perhaps help solve mutual problems. > > > > Just for curiosity sake, a couple of questions: How many members are on this > list? How many attorneys are there in blindlaw? > > > > Thanks a bunch! > > > > Carl J. Rose > Attorney at Law > 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 > 440.323.1500 > 440.398.0352 fax > 440.567.2261 mobile > cjr at carljrose.com > www.carljrose.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/tmeloy%40fuse.net From kgborah at att.net Fri Feb 15 15:42:07 2013 From: kgborah at att.net (Kyle Borah) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:42:07 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] New Lister In-Reply-To: <4035A54F-6D0E-4308-93A0-9F45E471339E@charter.net> References: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> <4035A54F-6D0E-4308-93A0-9F45E471339E@charter.net> Message-ID: <000001ce0b93$02de3c60$089ab520$@att.net> Hi carl, In addition to practicing attorneys, there are some of us, myself, who are going to be practicing attorneys in the future. I'm currently a freshman going for a prelaw degree and planning to go to law school after words. I have found this list very helpful, and I hope you do to. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Josh Smith Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:59 PM To: cjr at carljrose.com; Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] New Lister Carl my name is Josh Smith. I have a solo practice in Dal Georgia. I would love to speak with. Pass along your office number and I will give you a call. Sent from my iPod On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:56 PM, "Carl J. Rose" wrote: > Dear Established BlindLaw'ers: > > > > I am new to the list. I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio for > about 8 years. I practice criminal and family law in my own little > solo practice. I was hoping to find some kindred spirits to share > mutual experiences with and perhaps help solve mutual problems. > > > > Just for curiosity sake, a couple of questions: How many members are > on this list? How many attorneys are there in blindlaw? > > > > Thanks a bunch! > > > > Carl J. Rose > Attorney at Law > 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 > 440.323.1500 > 440.398.0352 fax > 440.567.2261 mobile > cjr at carljrose.com > www.carljrose.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jts220%40charter > .net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/kgborah%40att.net From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Feb 15 20:03:43 2013 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:03:43 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <008101ce0bb7$8eb684d0$ac238e70$@labarrelaw.com> From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 9:05 AM To: Hunter, Sue (JMD) Subject: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice Below is a list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. We encourage all interested applicants to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: www.justice.gov/careers/legal/. In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. If you know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please encourage them to review the many opportunities featured at www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html. Finally, please share this email with interested colleagues and peers. If you wish to update the contact information for you or the organization you represent, or no longer wish to receive these periodic email announcements, please respond to this email address and ask to be removed from our mailing list. Thank you. Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 U. S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Resident Legal Advisor for Turkey 13-CRM-OPD-030 Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Date posted: 02-14-2013 Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 U. S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Resident Legal Advisor for Senegal 13-CRM-OPD-029 Applications will be accepted until this position is filled Date posted: 02-14-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Vacancy Announcement# 13-sdtx- 07 (AUSA-CRIM-HOU) Closes: February 22, 2013 The deadline to apply is February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-14-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Vacancy Announcement# 13-sdtx- 06 (AUSA-AFF/SAR) Closes: February 25, 2013 The deadline to apply is February 25, 2013. Date posted: 02-14-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Professional Responsibility General Attorney, GS 14/15, Washington, D.C. The vacancy announcement will close on 2/27/2013. Date posted: 02-14-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Enforcement Section GS-12/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 13, 2013 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-008-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Enforcement Section GS-12/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 13, 2013 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-006-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Attorney Advisor (Field Operation and Information Division) (GS-905-14) Opens: 02/13/2013 Closes: 02/20/2013 Applications must be received by February 20,2013 the closing date of this announcement. Date posted: 02-13-2013 Federal Bureau of Prisons Western Regional Office Consolidated Legal Center Senior Attorney Advisor GS-905-14 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 26, 2013. Date posted: 01-13-2013 U.S Department of Justice Criminal Division, Fraud Section Experienced Attorneys / GS-905-14/15 Various Duty Locations 13-CRM-FRD-034 These vacancies are open until filled. Date posted: 02-13-2013 Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of California 13-SDCA-SAUSA-CV-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of New Mexico Vacancy Announcement Number: 13-AUSA-NM-1 Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement #13-WDNC-AUSA-04 This position is open until filled; applications must be received by Wednesday March 6, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement #13-WDNC-AUSA-03 Position is open until filled; applications must be received by Wednesday March 6, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Crimes Section GS-14/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 12, 2013 CLOSE: MARCH 5, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-009-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Date posted: 02-12-2013 Trial Attorney Detail Opportunity Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section Washington, D.C. 13-CRM-CCIPS-033 This announcement is open until filled; applications submitted by February 22, 2013 are preferred. Date posted: 02-12-2013 United States Department of Justice National Security Division Attorney Advisor, GS-905-14/15 Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism Applications will be handled on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled. Date posted: 02-12-2013 Trial Attorney(GS-0905-13/14/15) Public Integrity Section Washington, D.C. 13-CRM-PIN-032 Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2013. Date posted: 02-12-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Special Attorney (Uncompensated) Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section Washington, D.C. Announcement #:13-CRM-CEOS-028 Applications must be received by March 22, 2012. Date posted: 02-12-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement # 13-WDNC-AUSA-02 This position will be open until filled; applications must be received by Tuesday March 5, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Asheville, NC Vacancy Announcement # 13-WDNC-AUSA-01 This position will be open until filled; applications must be received by Tuesday March 5, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of California 13-SDCA-SAUSA-CR-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 Federal Bureau of Prisons Grand Prairie Office Complex Grand Prairie, Texas Attorney-Advisor GS-905-12/13/14 This position is open until filled, but no later February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 Federal Bureau of Prisons Grand Prairie Office Complex Grand Prairie, Texas Supervisory Attorney-Advisor GS-905-15 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 From cjr at carljrose.com Fri Feb 15 22:22:25 2013 From: cjr at carljrose.com (Carl J. Rose) Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:22:25 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] New Lister In-Reply-To: <000001ce0b93$02de3c60$089ab520$@att.net> References: <008e01ce0b27$ffa497d0$feedc770$@com> <4035A54F-6D0E-4308-93A0-9F45E471339E@charter.net> <000001ce0b93$02de3c60$089ab520$@att.net> Message-ID: <00b801ce0bca$ef618c90$ce24a5b0$@com> Thanks to all that replied to my initial post. I certainly would be glad to help all you listers with problems as I am able!  Carl J. Rose Attorney at Law 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 440.323.1500 440.398.0352 fax 440.567.2261 mobile cjr at carljrose.com www.carljrose.com -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kyle Borah Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 10:42 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] New Lister Hi carl, In addition to practicing attorneys, there are some of us, myself, who are going to be practicing attorneys in the future.  I'm currently a freshman going for a prelaw degree and planning to go to law school after words.  I have found this list very helpful, and I hope you do to.  -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Josh Smith Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:59 PM To: cjr at carljrose.com; Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] New Lister Carl my name is Josh Smith. I have a solo practice in Dal Georgia. I would love to speak with. Pass along your office number and I will give you a call. Sent from my iPod On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:56 PM, "Carl J. Rose" wrote: > Dear Established BlindLaw'ers: > > > > I am new to the list. I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio for > about 8 years.  I practice criminal and family law in my own little > solo practice. I was hoping to find some kindred spirits to share > mutual experiences with and perhaps help solve mutual problems. > > > > Just for curiosity sake, a couple of questions: How many members are > on this list? How many attorneys are there in blindlaw? > > > > Thanks a bunch! > > > > Carl J. Rose > Attorney at Law > 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 > 440.323.1500 > 440.398.0352 fax > 440.567.2261 mobile > cjr at carljrose.com > www.carljrose.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jts220%40charter > .net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/kgborah%40att.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/cjr%40carljrose.com From carroll.kathryn.e at gmail.com Mon Feb 18 04:02:33 2013 From: carroll.kathryn.e at gmail.com (Kathryn Carroll) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:02:33 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [blindlaw] NALSWD Conference 2013 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1505271309.2657.1361160154937.JavaMail.root@domU-12-31-39-05-6A-DE> Good evening all, Registration for the 2013 conference of the National Association of Law Students with Disabilities is now open. The conference will be taking place in Chicago the weekend of March 22nd. Please visit nalswd.org for details and the registration form. If you have any technical troubles accessing the site, please email cio at nalswd.org Kathryn Carroll Intern, One Billion Strong J.D. Candidate, St. John's University School of Law Class of 2013 Google Voice: (347) 455-1521 From: blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 01:00 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: blindlaw Digest, Vol 105, Issue 10   Send blindlaw mailing list submissions to blindlaw at nfbnet.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org You can reach the person managing the list at blindlaw-owner at nfbnet.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of blindlaw digest..." Today's Topics: 1. FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice (Scott C. LaBarre) 2. Re: New Lister (Carl J. Rose) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:03:43 -0700 From: "Scott C. LaBarre" To: Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice Message-ID: <008101ce0bb7$8eb684d0$ac238e70$@labarrelaw.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 9:05 AM To: Hunter, Sue (JMD) Subject: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice Below is a list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. We encourage all interested applicants to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: www.justice.gov/careers/legal/. In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys' Offices throughout the country. If you know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please encourage them to review the many opportunities featured at www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html. Finally, please share this email with interested colleagues and peers. If you wish to update the contact information for you or the organization you represent, or no longer wish to receive these periodic email announcements, please respond to this email address and ask to be removed from our mailing list. Thank you. Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 U. S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Resident Legal Advisor for Turkey 13-CRM-OPD-030 Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. Date posted: 02-14-2013 Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 U. S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Resident Legal Advisor for Senegal 13-CRM-OPD-029 Applications will be accepted until this position is filled Date posted: 02-14-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Vacancy Announcement# 13-sdtx- 07 (AUSA-CRIM-HOU) Closes: February 22, 2013 The deadline to apply is February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-14-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Vacancy Announcement# 13-sdtx- 06 (AUSA-AFF/SAR) Closes: February 25, 2013 The deadline to apply is February 25, 2013. Date posted: 02-14-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Professional Responsibility General Attorney, GS 14/15, Washington, D.C. The vacancy announcement will close on 2/27/2013. Date posted: 02-14-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Enforcement Section GS-12/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 13, 2013 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-008-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Enforcement Section GS-12/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 13, 2013 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-006-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 26, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Attorney Advisor (Field Operation and Information Division) (GS-905-14) Opens: 02/13/2013 Closes: 02/20/2013 Applications must be received by February 20,2013 the closing date of this announcement. Date posted: 02-13-2013 Federal Bureau of Prisons Western Regional Office Consolidated Legal Center Senior Attorney Advisor GS-905-14 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 26, 2013. Date posted: 01-13-2013 U.S Department of Justice Criminal Division, Fraud Section Experienced Attorneys / GS-905-14/15 Various Duty Locations 13-CRM-FRD-034 These vacancies are open until filled. Date posted: 02-13-2013 Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of California 13-SDCA-SAUSA-CV-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of New Mexico Vacancy Announcement Number: 13-AUSA-NM-1 Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement #13-WDNC-AUSA-04 This position is open until filled; applications must be received by Wednesday March 6, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement #13-WDNC-AUSA-03 Position is open until filled; applications must be received by Wednesday March 6, 2013. Date posted: 02-13-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Crimes Section GS-14/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 12, 2013 CLOSE: MARCH 5, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-009-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Date posted: 02-12-2013 Trial Attorney Detail Opportunity Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section Washington, D.C. 13-CRM-CCIPS-033 This announcement is open until filled; applications submitted by February 22, 2013 are preferred. Date posted: 02-12-2013 United States Department of Justice National Security Division Attorney Advisor, GS-905-14/15 Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism Applications will be handled on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled. Date posted: 02-12-2013 Trial Attorney(GS-0905-13/14/15) Public Integrity Section Washington, D.C. 13-CRM-PIN-032 Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2013. Date posted: 02-12-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Special Attorney (Uncompensated) Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section Washington, D.C. Announcement #:13-CRM-CEOS-028 Applications must be received by March 22, 2012. Date posted: 02-12-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement # 13-WDNC-AUSA-02 This position will be open until filled; applications must be received by Tuesday March 5, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Asheville, NC Vacancy Announcement # 13-WDNC-AUSA-01 This position will be open until filled; applications must be received by Tuesday March 5, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of California 13-SDCA-SAUSA-CR-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 Federal Bureau of Prisons Grand Prairie Office Complex Grand Prairie, Texas Attorney-Advisor GS-905-12/13/14 This position is open until filled, but no later February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 Federal Bureau of Prisons Grand Prairie Office Complex Grand Prairie, Texas Supervisory Attorney-Advisor GS-905-15 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 22, 2013. Date posted: 02-11-2013 ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 17:22:25 -0500 From: "Carl J. Rose" To: "'Blind Law Mailing List'" Subject: Re: [blindlaw] New Lister Message-ID: <00b801ce0bca$ef618c90$ce24a5b0$@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Thanks to all that replied to my initial post. I certainly would be glad to help all you listers with problems as I am able!? Carl J. Rose Attorney at Law 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 440.323.1500 440.398.0352 fax 440.567.2261 mobile cjr at carljrose.com www.carljrose.com -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kyle Borah Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 10:42 AM To: 'Blind Law Mailing List' Subject: Re: [blindlaw] New Lister Hi carl, In addition to practicing attorneys, there are some of us, myself, who are going to be practicing attorneys in the future.? I'm currently a freshman going for a prelaw degree and planning to go to law school after words.? I have found this list very helpful, and I hope you do to.? -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Josh Smith Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:59 PM To: cjr at carljrose.com; Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] New Lister Carl my name is Josh Smith. I have a solo practice in Dal Georgia. I would love to speak with. Pass along your office number and I will give you a call. Sent from my iPod On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:56 PM, "Carl J. Rose" wrote: > Dear Established BlindLaw'ers: > > > > I am new to the list. I have been a practicing attorney in Ohio for > about 8 years.? I practice criminal and family law in my own little > solo practice. I was hoping to find some kindred spirits to share > mutual experiences with and perhaps help solve mutual problems. > > > > Just for curiosity sake, a couple of questions: How many members are > on this list? How many attorneys are there in blindlaw? > > > > Thanks a bunch! > > > > Carl J. Rose > Attorney at Law > 300 Fourth Street, Elyria, OH 44035 > 440.323.1500 > 440.398.0352 fax > 440.567.2261 mobile > cjr at carljrose.com > www.carljrose.com > > > > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/jts220%40charter > .net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/kgborah%40att.net _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for blindlaw: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/cjr%40carljrose.com ------------------------------ Subject: Digest Footer _______________________________________________ blindlaw mailing list blindlaw at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org ------------------------------ End of blindlaw Digest, Vol 105, Issue 10 ***************************************** From dravant at ameritech.net Tue Feb 19 00:41:02 2013 From: dravant at ameritech.net (Denise Avant) Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:41:02 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Fwd: ALJ roster opening now References: Message-ID: <408C1B61-14C8-4BBB-AC97-D7658E9E40EA@ameritech.net> Denise Avant dravant at ameritech.net P.S. Please give to the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois Annual Appeal by sending your tax deductible donation to NFBI c/o Glenn Moore III, Treasurer P.O. Box 1065 Elgin, IL 60121. Begin forwarded message: > From: "Katherine H. O'Neil" > Subject: ALJ roster opening now > Date: February 18, 2013 4:27:21 PM CST > To: "Stratton, Michael" > Cc: Alan Rachlin , Alex Hurder , "aakashar at aol.com Kashar" , alexis.kashar at gmail.com, Alyssa Ehrlich , "Wright Esq. Esq." , Carole Worthington , Charles S S Brown , "Daniel F. Goldstein" , denise avant , Randy Howe , "eakolbe at gmail.com Kolbe" , Eric Drogin , Adrienne Nelson , kbg at mail.law.cuny.edu, Marguerite Downing , Richard Brown , "tom at thomasrouselaw.com Rouse" , howard.rosenblum at nad.org, Howard Fulfrost , Jim Carr , Dick Goodwin , "Katherine H. O'Neil" , Peggy Foran , Margaret Plane , Max Brittain , Michael Morton , MILDRED RIVERA , Paula Pearlman , "Randi B. Whitehead" , Scott LaBarre , Sheria Holmes , Tommy Smith , Robert Horowitz , Yolanda Muhammad , "Wilhelm, Brandon" , Sarah Orwig , Richard Paszkiet , "Krause, Katrina" , katrinakrause at comcast.net, Patricia Gaul , Jared Hess , Amy Allbright , Sherri Rita , Brandon Moore-Rhodes > > tip of the hat to our friend, ALJ Jody Levine who sent the alert below that the ALJ roster is opening...in the few days since Jody sent the alert, the roster may have opened. Diversity needed in ranks of the ALJ. > > Follow up per instructions below and alert diverse friends -- particularly those in disability community. > > Thanks. > > KO'N > > >> From: jblevine57 at aol.com >> Date: February 8, 2013 8:46:16 AM CST >> To: lfarber at hahnlawyers.com, darcy at lgbtbar.org, tanya.terrell at americanbar.org, robin.rone at americanbar.org, james.holmes at sedgwicklaw.com, kon at graffoneil.com, swermiel at wcl.american.edu >> Subject: Fwd: IMPORTANT: ALJ Exam Opening Imminent >> >> >> >> Subject: IMPORTANT: ALJ Exam Opening Imminent >> >> THIS EMAIL WAS FORWARDED TO ME. I AM NOT THE "I" IN THE EMAIL. >> >> GET THE WORD OUT!! >> >> I have just received the heads up from the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) that the new ALJ examination announcement will be posted on the USAJobs.gov (www.usajobs.gov) website "soon." See attached notice. This means that we are likely to see the opening of the examination within the next few days, perhaps as early as tomorrow (Friday), which means the two week period in which OPM will accept applications is likely to be much sooner than we anticipated. >> >> Diversity Committee members should notify their federal, state, and local minority bar associations that the opportunity to apply will be limited. Interested candidates should register at the www.usajobs.gov website by creating a free account, and create an alert for the keyword "Administrative Law Judge" however, as the opening is imminent I recommend that interested candidates visit the website daily to see if the application period has commenced. >> >> Interested applicants should gather their relevant information, including places you have lived and worked since high school, as well as references and significant cases, including opposing counsel and judges before whom you have appeared, with contact information. You may be asked to provide this information as part of the application. >> >> The application will include an online examination in addition to providing background and personal information. Interested candidates should block out a period of at least a few hours to input their application online and to take the online examination. You CANNOT study for this exam so there are no materials to review. >> >> Applicants will have to demonstrate seven years legal experience, and may be asked to demonstrate litigation experience. All interest parties are encouraged to apply. >> >> I will forward additional information as it becomes available. Until the announcement is posted we cannot state exactly what information candidates will need to provide but the above suggestions are based on prior openings of the ALJ examination. >> >> Judge James Gilbert >> James G. Gilbert >> Chief Administrative Law Judge >> USPS Judicial Office >> 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600 >> Arlington, VA 22201 >> TEL: (703) 812-1900 >> FAX: (703) 812-1901 >> EMAIL: james.g.gilbert at usps.gov >> >> >> From: Love, Juanita Howard [mailto:Juanita.Love at opm.gov] >> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 6:59 PM >> To: Alfonso J. Montano; Allan Lewis; Brenda Murray; C. Richard Miserendino; Charles Bullock; Charles R. Center; Clay G. Guthridge; Constance Tobias; Covette Rooney; Curtis L. Wagner; D. Michael Chappell; Debra Bice; Delorice Price Ford; Earl J. Waits; Gilbert, James G - Washington, DC; Jeremiah Mahoney; John J. Mulrooney II; Nancy J. Griswold; Parlen McKenna; Peter Davenport; Richard L. Sippel; Robert A. Giannasi; Robert J. Lesnick; Robert S. More; Robin M. Stutman; Ronnie A. Yoder; Stephen Purcell; Susan Biro; Tawanna Preston >> Subject: >> >> Chief ALJs and Designees: >> >> Attached please find a memorandum to the Chief Human Capital Officers regarding the new Administrative Law Judge examination. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Juanita H. Love >> Manager >> Administrative Law Judge Program Office >> Human Resources Solutions >> U.S. Office of Personnel Management >> Ph: 202-606-3822 | F: 202-606-8359 >> > > > Katherine H. O'Neil, J.D. > Arbitration & Mediation > One SW Columbia, Suite 440 > Portland, OR 97258 > > Tel. 503.222.4545 > Fax. 360.896.0150 > kon at graffoneil.com > > From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Feb 19 20:59:42 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:59:42 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of WA, Seattle, WA vacancy announcement 13-WDWA-AUSA-01 (Criminal) In-Reply-To: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341DA267D25F4@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> References: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341DA267D25F4@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> Message-ID: Deadline February 25. Link: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/13-wdwa-ausa-01.htm Text: ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Western District of Washington Seattle, Washington Vacancy Announcement: 13-WDWA-AUSA-01 (Criminal) February 19, 2013-February 25, 2013 ________________________________ About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Western District of Washington (WDWA). This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. WDWA has an authorized strength of approximately 74 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The USAO's main office is in Seattle, Washington, with a branch office located in Tacoma, Washington. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: One or more positions may be filled under this vacancy. The position will be located in the Criminal Division of the Western District of Washington. The applicant for this position will be assigned a variety of criminal matters involving various areas of federal law. The responsibilities may include work with the 25 Native American Tribes located in Western Washington. Candidates with prior experience in the areas of 1) Asset Forfeiture; 2) Cyber-Crimes/Electronic Evidence; 3) Gun or violent crime prosecutions; or 4) Indian Country are requested to describe their work in these areas in their cover letter and resume. AUSAs in the Criminal Division prosecute federal criminal cases in the Western District of Washington. AUSAs in the Criminal Division advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigation, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Who may apply: Any U.S. Citizen. Qualifications: The applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least five years of post J.D. litigation experience. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems. Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required. Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay with locality is $54,304 to $143,728. Location: Tacoma, Washington. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested persons must email in pdf format: (a) a cover letter referencing Vacancy Announcement: 13-WDWA-01 (Criminal), addressed as set forth below, and (b) a detailed resume to: USAWAW.Hiring at usdoj.gov Jenny A. Durkan United States Attorney Attention: Annette L. Hayes First Assistant United States Attorney 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220 Seattle, Washington 98101 This position will be open until filled; however, applications received by Friday, February 22, 2013 will be given first consideration. No telephone calls please. Internet Site: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). * * * The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Fri Feb 22 17:00:50 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:00:50 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Law firm business development position in Seattle Message-ID: From: Marian DiPerna [mailto:mdiperna at cairncross.com] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:57 PM We currently have an opening for a Director of Business Development at our firm. While this is not an attorney position, would it still be possible to circulate the attached job posting to your membership? Thank you, Marian CH& Marian DiPerna Human Resources Coordinator Cairncross & Hempelmann 524 Second Ave. ■ Ste. 500 ■ Seattle, WA 98104-2323 mdiperna at cairncross.com ■ d:206.254.4474 This email message may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized use is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. To comply with IRS regulations, we advise you that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this email is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used by you, (a) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (b) to promote, market, or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Business Development Director posting (02199073-2).docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 21702 bytes Desc: Business Development Director posting (02199073-2).docx URL: From LBlake at nfb.org Mon Feb 25 13:49:16 2013 From: LBlake at nfb.org (Blake, Lou Ann) Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:49:16 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] Rebecca Bond and Jonathan Young to Keynote at 2013 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Message-ID: <169538947A2BAC4694FA18579A4F87101681AC3F@BL2PRD0711MB397.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> Rebecca Bond, Newly Appointed Chief of DOJ's Disability Rights Section, and Jonathan Young to Keynote at the 2013 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium Push Forward and Push Back: Continuing the Struggle for the Right to Live in the World April 18-19, 2013 at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Baltimore, Maryland Don't miss this opportunity to be one of the first to hear Rebecca Bond talk about her plans for DOJ's Disability Rights Section as its new Chief. In addition, 2013 luncheon keynote speaker Jonathan Young, former Chairman of the National Council on Disability and Partner and General Counsel at FOXKISER, will reflect on the continuing struggle by people with disabilities for the right to live in the world. The 2013 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium will consist of plenary sessions and workshops facilitated by distinguished law professors, practitioners, and advocates who will discuss topics such as: the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the impact of Olmstead on employment, transitioning from minor to adult in education, the status of Web sites as a place of public accommodation following Target and Netflix, and individual choice in decision making. 2013 Keynote speakers: * Rebecca Bond, Chief (designate), U.S. Department of Justice, Disability Rights Section * Jonathan M. Young, Partner and General Counsel, FOXKISER 2013 plenary session presenters: * Curtis L. Decker, Executive Director, National Disability Rights Network * Robert Dinerstein, Professor of Law & Associate Dean for Experiential Education, and Director, Disability Rights Law Clinic, American University Washington College of Law * Kristin Booth Glen, Surrogate (retired), New York County Surrogate's Court * Daniel F. Goldstein, Partner, Brown, Goldstein & Levy, LLP * Judith E. Heumann, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, United States Department of State * Arlene B. Mayerson, Directing Attorney, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund * Ari Ne'eman, President, Autistic Self Advocacy Network * Eric Rosenthal, Executive Director, Disability Rights International * Fredric K. Schroeder, Research Professor, San Diego State University * Kathleen L. Wilde, Litigation Director, Disability Rights Oregon 2013 workshop facilitators: * Amy L. Allbright, Director, American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights * Robert Bruskin, Senior Counsel, Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs * Ira Burnim, Legal Director, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law * Tina M. Campanella, Chief Executive Officer, Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities * Marc Charmatz, Senior Attorney, National Association of the Deaf * David Ferleger, Esquire, Law Office of David Ferleger * Leslie P. Francis, Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development, S.J. Quinney College of Law, and Alfred C. Emery Distinguished Professor of Law and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of Utah * Eden Heilman, Senior Staff Attorney, Southern Poverty Law Center * Peter Jaszi, Professor of Law and Faculty Director of the Glushko-Samuelson Intellectual Property Clinic, American University Washington College of Law * Marti Knisley, Director of the National Community Support Initiative, Technical Assistance Collaborative * Christopher Kuczynski, Assistant Legal Counsel, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission * Scott LaBarre, Principal, LaBarre Law Offices, P.C. * Bill Lichtenstein, Parent and Journalist, Lichtenstein Creative Media * Jennifer Mathis, Assistant Legal Director, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law * Paula D. Pearlman, Executive Director, Disability Rights Legal Center * Joseph B. Ryan, Associate Professor and Associate Director of Research and Outreach for the School of Education, Clemson University * Mehgan Sidhu, General Counsel, National Federation of the Blind * Daniel T. Vail, Esquire, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission * Mark C. Weber, Vincent DePaul Professor of Law, DePaul University College of Law * Megan K. Whyte, Director, Fair Housing Project, Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs Documentation for CLE credits will be provided. Registration fee: $175 Student registration fee: $25 Individuals who wish to request a scholarship to cover the registration fee must e-mail their request and an explanation of financial need by Friday, March 8, 2013, to Lou Ann Blake at lblake at nfb.org. To learn more about the symposium and symposium sponsorship opportunities, view the agenda, and register online, please visit https://nfb.org/law-symposium . You may also download from this Web site a registration form to mail or fax. Hotel information is also available on the symposium Web site. For additional information, contact: Lou Ann Blake, JD Law Symposium Coordinator Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Telephone: 410-659-9314, ext. 2221 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Lou Ann Blake, J.D. Director of Outreach Jernigan Institute NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 Telephone: (410) 659-9314, ext. 2221 Fax: (410) 659-5129 E-mail: lblake at nfb.org Web site: www.nfb.org Text the word BLIND to 85944 to donate $10 to the NFB Imagination Fund via your phone bill. From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Mon Feb 25 21:04:06 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:04:06 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Attorney Position Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund Dallas Message-ID: From: The Disability Discussion Docket (3D) - Official e-mail list of the Commission on Disability Right [mailto:3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG] On Behalf Of Stratton, Michael Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 12:46 PM To: 3D at MAIL.AMERICANBAR.ORG Subject: [ABA-3D] FW: Attorney Position Available at Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc. Importance: High FYI Michael J. Stratton Administrative Coordinator Commission on Disability Rights (CDR) - Mail Stop 11.0 American Bar Association (ABA) 740 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-1022 T: 202.662.1571 F: 202.442.3439 michael.stratton at americanbar.org http://www.americanbar.org/disability [cid:image003.jpg at 01CE0F81.594169A0] From: KTokieda at lambdalegal.org [mailto:KTokieda at lambdalegal.org] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:21 PM To: undisclosed-recipients Subject: Attorney Position Available at Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc. Importance: High Dear Colleague, Attached please find a posting for an Attorney position at Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, Inc. in our Dallas, Texas office. This position can be either a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney, depending on experience. We are trying to obtain the most diverse pool of candidates that we can to fill this position. Please feel free to post, email and/or pass this on to anyone you feel would be a qualified candidate. Thank you for your consideration and assistance. __________________________________ Katy Tokieda Legal Administrative Manager Lambda Legal 120 Wall Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10005 Phone 212.809.8585 x205 Fax 212.809.0055 ktokieda at lambdalegal.org http://www.lambdalegal.org Lambda Legal: Making the Case for Equality ____________________________________________ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email transmission from Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., and any documents, files or previous email messages attached to it may contain confidential information that is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of any of the information contained in or attached to this transmission is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. 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Name: SCRO ATTORNEY TWO PAGE WITH LOGO 2-13.doc Type: application/octet-stream Size: 164864 bytes Desc: SCRO ATTORNEY TWO PAGE WITH LOGO 2-13.doc URL: From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Tue Feb 26 17:05:13 2013 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:05:13 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington, Vacancy Announcement: 13-WDWA-AUSA-02 (Criminal) In-Reply-To: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341DA267D2EC7@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> References: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341DA267D2EC7@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> Message-ID: Link: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/13-wdwa-ausa-02.htm Text: ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Western District of Washington Seattle, Washington Vacancy Announcement: 13-WDWA-AUSA-02 (Criminal) February 21, 2013-February 27, 2013 About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Western District of Washington (WDWA). This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. WDWA has an authorized strength of approximately 74 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The USAO's main office is in Seattle, Washington, with a branch office located in Tacoma, Washington. Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: One or more positions may be filled under this vacancy. The position will be located in the Criminal Division of the Western District of Washington. The applicant for this position will be assigned a variety of criminal matters involving various areas of federal law. The responsibilities may include work with the 25 Native American Tribes located in Western Washington. Candidates with prior experience in the areas of 1) Asset Forfeiture; 2) Cyber-Crimes/Electronic Evidence; 3) Gun or violent crime prosecutions; or 4) Indian Country are requested to describe their work in these areas in their cover letter and resume. AUSAs in the Criminal Division prosecute federal criminal cases in the Western District of Washington. AUSAs in the Criminal Division advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigation, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Who may apply: Any U.S. Citizen. Qualifications: The applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least five years of post J.D. litigation experience. Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner. Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems. Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required. Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay with locality is $54,304 to $143,728. Location: Seattle or Tacoma, Washington. Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized. Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested persons must email in pdf format: (a) a cover letter referencing Vacancy Announcement: 13-WDWA-02 (Criminal), addressed as set forth below, and (b) a detailed resume to: USAWAW.Hiring at usdoj.gov Jenny A. Durkan United States Attorney Attention: Annette L. Hayes First Assistant United States Attorney 700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220 Seattle, Washington 98101 This position will be open until filled; however, applications received by February 27 will be given first consideration. No telephone calls please. Internet Site: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html Security Requirements: Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint and credit checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information. All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition. The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting documents). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). * * * The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information. From Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov Wed Feb 27 13:48:07 2013 From: Gary.Norman at cms.hhs.gov (Norman, Gary C. (CMS/OSORA)) Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:48:07 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: "Blind Sight" Photography Contest In-Reply-To: <3F.06.28101.BEE0D215@smtp01.rcn.cmh.synacor.com> References: <3F.06.28101.BEE0D215@smtp01.rcn.cmh.synacor.com> Message-ID: <2DD3498A837A9347A4E5E536B3FF482D144FEFE6@PL-EMSMB12.ees.hhs.gov> >-----Original Message----- >From: Charles Crawford [mailto:ccrawford at RCN.com] >Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 2:37 PM >To: Blind Democracy >Subject: Fwd: "Blind Sight" Photography Contest > > >>Hi NCAC members and friends, > > > I know that this message may sound a bit strange to some and >yet it is perfectly legitimate. I'd like to thank David Poehlman >for sharing this. > >-- Charlie Crawford. > >>Original message... > >> "Blind Sight" Photography Contest >> >>Hello, >> >>My company, OIC Books, was recently inspired by the artwork of Bruce >>Hall and Pete Eckert, two visually impaired photographers, to create a >>photography competition in which the photographs are taken without >>using the sense of sight. I'm writing to ask you to share news of this >>competition with your members and invite them to enter. >> >>In this blog article we first presented the work of Hall and Eckert: >> >>http://www.oh-i-see.com/blog/2012/12/13/creative-process-seeing- >differe >>ntly/ >> >> This blog article describes the "Blind Sight Photography >> Contest" that we are conducting on Facebook from now until March 15: >> >> >>http://www.oh-i-see.com/blog/2013/02/07/see-differently-blind-sight-pho >>tography-contest/ >> >>The contest is open to anyone over 18 worldwide who would like to >>participate. Entrants must take a photograph without their use of sight >>and cannot crop or manipulate the photo in any way. Ten finalists will >>be chosen by popular vote with winners selected by a panel of three >>distinguished professional in the field of photography. >> >>If you are willing to spread the word of the competition to your >>membership, please forward the following link where members can enter >>and see the official rules: >> >> >>https://www.facebook.com/OICmoments/app_451684954848385. >> >>Thank you for considering and publicizing this opportunity. If you have >>any questions or if I can help in any way, please contact me. >> >>Regards, >>Emily >> >>Emily Wood >>Marketing, OIC Books >>26385 Carmel Rancho Blvd, Suite 103 >>Carmel, CA 93923 >>855-OIC-4-OIC >>(855-642-4642) >>ewood at Oh-I-See.com >> >>http://www.Oh-I-See.com >