From tim at timeldermusic.com Fri Aug 1 01:05:20 2014 From: tim at timeldermusic.com (Tim Elder) Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 18:05:20 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Track Changes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <039701cfad24$aa4e9ba0$feebd2e0$@timeldermusic.com> Track changes are usable with JAWS. Obviously, I cannot explain in detail here for sake of time. I suggest you hire an expert JAWS trainer, possibly someone from Freedom Scientific, who can train you on how to use this feature. -----Original Message----- From: Rahul Bajaj [mailto:rahul.bajaj1038 at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 12:50 AM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Track Changes Hi all, I hope this message finds you well. I'd be very grateful if some of you could share the strategies that you employ for using track changes effectively. I can't find a lot of useful material online which grapples with the challenge of using track changes as a JAWS user. I find it very difficult to make sense of the information that JAWS conveys when the track mode is turned on. More specifically, it is difficult to determine what information has been precisely inserted or deleted and this becomes all the more difficult when multiple people have edited the document. I am not very familiar with the skim reading functionality offered by JAWS, so I'd love to know if skim reading can be an effective tool for determining what changes have been made to a document. As per my understanding, you cannot determine the color in which changes made by different people should appear in MS Word, so I'm wondering if skim reading would be of much use in this context. I'd love to hear your views/suggestions. Best, Rahul From davant1958 at gmail.com Fri Aug 1 12:48:00 2014 From: davant1958 at gmail.com (Denise Avant) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 07:48:00 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Keeping track of billable hours Message-ID: <15633C8C-9B3F-4884-B67E-D1D5FC0AFFFF@gmail.com> Hello all, From time to time, questions about accessible billing software have come up here. There is an Iphone app that may be helpful to some of you. It is called Hours, and can be found in the app store. I don't know anything about the accessibility of the app, because I don't need to use it. But it has many great recommendations in the mainstream tech world. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Aug 1 14:30:49 2014 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 08:30:49 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BCE059@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> References: <5A114E4DF190414C9DEC8CF5D78729BD0BD88E0574@GSD-MBX-RDC06.gsd.doj.gov> <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BCE059@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> Message-ID: <02e301cfad95$313234e0$93969ea0$@labarrelaw.com> Fyi From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 8:25 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; 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. Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA) Attorney-Advisor DC 07/31/2014 National Security Division (NSD) Trial Attorney DC 07/31/2014 USAO Northern District of California Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney CA 07/31/2014 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Division Counsel MO 07/30/2014 Antitrust Division (ATR) Trial Attorney NY 07/28/2014 USAO Southern District of California Assistant United States Attorney CA 07/28/2014 USAO Central District of Illinois Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) - Criminal Division IL 07/28/2014 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Attorney Advisor GA 07/28/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Attorney Advisor (Qualified Representative Program) VA 07/25/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Attorney Advisor (Legal Orientation Program) VA 07/25/2014 USAO Eastern District of California AUSA CA 07/23/2014 Civil Division (CIV) Trial Attorney DC 07/23/2014 USAO Northern District of Iowa Assistant United States Attorney IA 07/21/2014 Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) Trial Attorney DC 07/18/2014 USAO Eastern District of California AUSA CA 07/18/2014 Criminal Division (CRM) Resident Legal Advisor 07/14/2014 Criminal Division (CRM) Trial Attorney VA 07/14/2014 Antitrust Division (ATR) Attorney Advisor DC 07/14/2014 Criminal Division (CRM) Resident Legal Advisor 07/11/2014 Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) Attorney Advisor DC 07/09/2014 USAO Southern District of Florida Assistant United States Attorney FL 07/08/2014 USAO Southern District of Florida Assistant United States Attorney FL 07/07/2014 Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) Attorney Advisor DC 06/24/2014 USAO District of Columbia Assistant United States Attorney DC 06/16/2014 USAO Eastern District of California Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated) CA 06/03/2014 From rothmanjd at gmail.com Mon Aug 4 00:35:53 2014 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2014 20:35:53 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Reminder: NABL Blind Justice Seminar: LSAT Message-ID: <001801cfaf7c$0d1aa810$274ff830$@gmail.com> Blind Justice: The Law School Admissions Test Introducing the next session in the "Blind Justice" lawyering topics and skills seminar series, hosted by the National Association of Blind Lawyers. The next seminar on skills for being successful blind attorneys and law students will have two sessions. The first session will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 9PM Eastern Time, 6PM Pacific. The second session will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 1PM Eastern, 10AM Pacific. Both seminars will take place via teleconference. Participants could choose to attend either or both sessions. Participants will discuss strategies for obtaining reasonable accommodations, successfully navigating the logic games section, and other tips and tricks for earning a good score on the exam. To register, please send an email to Ronza Othman at rothmanjd at gmail.com. Please specify which session you plan to attend or if you want to register for both sessions. Once you have registered, you will receive the conference call-in information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ronza Othman at 708-829-0523 or rothmanjd at gmail.com. Regards, The NABL Board From emrene at earthlink.net Mon Aug 4 06:44:47 2014 From: emrene at earthlink.net (Elizabeth Rene) Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 00:44:47 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] ADA question Message-ID: <003701cfafaf$965dc8e0$8c0fa8c0@yourpc79505e9b> Hi Susan, I hope Scot can help you. I faced the same situation as an assistant city attorney in the 1980s, and had to go into debt to buy and maintain technology that the city wouldn't obtain. I still remember working until midnight many nights per week then going in on weekends. No way to live, plus you can't look for a better job, either. But try to keep up your spirits. We care. Elizabeth From Susan.Kelly at pima.gov Mon Aug 4 15:25:04 2014 From: Susan.Kelly at pima.gov (Susan Kelly) Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 15:25:04 +0000 Subject: [blindlaw] ADA question In-Reply-To: <003701cfafaf$965dc8e0$8c0fa8c0@yourpc79505e9b> References: <003701cfafaf$965dc8e0$8c0fa8c0@yourpc79505e9b> Message-ID: Thanks. Hate to know that it is a more common problem, but nice to know we have each other to rely on. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene via blindlaw Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 11:45 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] ADA question Hi Susan, I hope Scot can help you. I faced the same situation as an assistant city attorney in the 1980s, and had to go into debt to buy and maintain technology that the city wouldn't obtain. I still remember working until midnight many nights per week then going in on weekends. No way to live, plus you can't look for a better job, either. But try to keep up your spirits. We care. Elizabeth _______________________________________________ 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/susan.kelly%40pima.gov From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Mon Aug 4 23:31:02 2014 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 18:31:02 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] City of Seattle policy analyst Employment Opportunity Message-ID: <04F1893C93758F4AA7CB436BB26750660118C2A19785@EDUPTCEXMB02.ed.gov> From: Nguyen, Thao [mailto:Thao.Nguyen2 at seattle.gov] Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 4:18 PM To: Nightingale, Noel Subject: City of Seattle Employment Opportunity Hello Noel, Greetings from the City of Seattle Legislative Department! I am emailing you with an opportunity for a smart, savvy, analytical, motivated, civic-minded Policy Analyst who has a passion for local public policy. The City of Seattle Legislative Department is seeking a Policy Analyst who specializes in human services and/or education. The Policy Analyst will potentially take on issues such as preschool programs, civil rights and gender equity. This is also a great opportunity to work with a strong, well-functioning team in a supportive environment. Please spread the word and share the attached job announcement with anyone who you think is qualified and interested. For more information, please contact Thao Nguyen Madsen, thao.nguyen2 at seattle.gov and to apply, visit www.seattle.gov/jobs Thank you! Thao N. 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In-Reply-To: <2267-14591580.1407330362812.JavaMail.SYSTEM@chg-mcm-prod> References: <2267-14591580.1407330362812.JavaMail.SYSTEM@chg-mcm-prod> Message-ID: <00e201cfb17e$024c6370$06e52a50$@labarrelaw.com> Anyone who is either in the Boston area or happens to be at the ABA annual is invited to this event. Best, Scott From: ABA Commission on Disability Rights [mailto:cdr at americanbar.org] Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2014 7:06 AM To: slabarre at LABARRELAW.COM Subject: ABA Commission on Disability Rights Invites You to the 2014 Annual Meeting Reception for Lawyers With Disabilities! ABA Commission on Disability Rights _____ Chair Mark D. Agrast Washington, DC MEMBERS Denise R. Avant Chicago, IL Patrick R. Dennis Hillsboro, OR Daniel F. Goldstein Baltimore, MD Shelley D. Hayes Washington, DC Alexis A. Kashar Scarsdale, NY Scott C. LaBarre Denver, CO Judge Adrienne C. Nelson Portland, OR Paula D. Pearlman Los Angeles, CA Deborah Perluss Seattle, WA Michael S. Pixley Redmond, WA Howard A. Rosenblum Silver Spring, MD James J. Wheaton Virginia Beach, VA Carole L. Worthington Knoxville, TN Arnettia S. Wright Washington, DC Liaisons Board of Governors Robert T. Gonzales Section of Business Law Margaret M. Foran Criminal Justice Section Guy Arcidiacono Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division James F. Carr Health Law Section Walter T. Smith, PhrmD Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities Sherri L. Rita Section of Intellectual Property Law Ira E. Marquette Section of International Law Edmund G. Howe, III Judicial Division Judge Richard C. Goodwin Section of Labor and Employment Law Max G. Brittain, Jr. Law Practice Management Section Randi B. Whitehead Law Student Division Michael K. Morton Section of Science and Technology Law Eric Y. Drogin, PhD Senior Lawyers Division Charles S. Brown Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division Alyssa K. Ehrlich Section of Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Alan S. Rachlin Young Lawyers Division Dietrich M. Von Biedenfeld Forum on Franchising Andra J. Terrell Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs Judge Richard S. Brown Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Christine W. Young Commission on Youth at Risk Judge Marguerite D. Downing Center for Human Rights Judge Kristin Booth Glen Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity Mildred A. Rivera-Rau Commission Staff Amy L. Allbright, JD, Director M. Tovah Miller, MS, JD Brandon M. Moore-Rhodes, MBA Michael J. Stratton An Invitation You are cordially invited to attend the ABA Commission's 2014 Annual Meeting Reception for Lawyers with Disabilities, sponsored by Walmart and Microsoft. decorative divider There, the Commission will present the Paul G. Hearne Award for Disability Rights to Michael A. Stein. decorative divider The Commission will also distribute its Goal III Certificates to those ABA entities that have shown a noteworthy commitment to include people with disabilities in their organizations, leadership positions, programs, and activities. decorative divider Paul G. Hearne Award co-sponsored by the Starbucks Coffee Company. decorative divider Monday, August 11, 2014 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. John Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center Level 3, Room 300 To request special accommodations, to RSVP, or for more information, please contact Michael Stratton at (202) 662-1571 or michael.stratton at americanbar.org. This message was sent to slabarre at labarrelaw.com. Your e-mail address will only be used within the ABA. We do not sell or rent e-mail addresses. Update your profile Manage your email preferences Unsubscribe Privacy Policy Contact Us American Bar Association | 321 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60654-7598 | 800-285-2221 | 312-988-5522 From ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com Wed Aug 6 23:23:28 2014 From: ukekearuaro at valtdnet.com (Olusegun -- Victory Associates LTD, Inc.) Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2014 17:23:28 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] Newly appointed References: <000e01cfabb1$65a18900$8c0fa8c0@yourpc79505e9b> Message-ID: Hi Ms. Rene: Hearty congratulations from me to you! Way to go, and I believe your appointment should be an encouragement to others. Congratulations once again!! Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com From rothmanjd at gmail.com Thu Aug 7 01:18:33 2014 From: rothmanjd at gmail.com (Ronza Othman) Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2014 21:18:33 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Reminder: NABL Blind Justice Seminar: LSAT In-Reply-To: <001801cfaf7c$0d1aa810$274ff830$@gmail.com> References: <001801cfaf7c$0d1aa810$274ff830$@gmail.com> Message-ID: <00fc01cfb1dd$8227aa00$8676fe00$@gmail.com> Hi All, Those who registered have been sent the conference call-in information. It's not to late to register if you still want to be part of the LSAT discussion. Please see details below. Blind Justice: The Law School Admissions Test Introducing the next session in the "Blind Justice" lawyering topics and skills seminar series, hosted by the National Association of Blind Lawyers. The next seminar on skills for being successful blind attorneys and law students will have two sessions. The first session will take place on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 9PM Eastern Time, 6PM Pacific. The second session will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 1PM Eastern, 10AM Pacific. Both seminars will take place via teleconference. Participants could choose to attend either or both sessions. Participants will discuss strategies for obtaining reasonable accommodations, successfully navigating the logic games section, and other tips and tricks for earning a good score on the exam. To register, please send an email to Ronza Othman at rothmanjd at gmail.com. Please specify which session you plan to attend or if you want to register for both sessions. Once you have registered, you will receive the conference call-in information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ronza Othman at 708-829-0523 or rothmanjd at gmail.com. Regards, The NABL Board From chris.stewart at uky.edu Fri Aug 8 02:34:30 2014 From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K) Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2014 22:34:30 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Correction Message-ID: Hello All, I wanted to correct one thing I said tonight. I stated that I received the highest LSAT score in my incoming class. In fact, I only had the second-highest score. I was typing throughout the meeting, and I just misspoke and left out the word "second." I realize this affects no one directly, but I just didn't want anyone coming away with the wrong idea. Thanks for a great talk, and I look forward to Saturday! Best, Chris -- Chris K. Stewart University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal Co-President, American Constitution Society California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 Ph: (502)457-1757 From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Fri Aug 8 15:29:24 2014 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 10:29:24 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERTY DIRECTOR, ACLUS job announcement In-Reply-To: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341E6A937E66D@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> References: <41370810CEBD1C4DA64C9361CE162341E6A937E66D@EDUPTCEXMB01.ed.gov> Message-ID: <04F1893C93758F4AA7CB436BB26750660118C2A19C8B@EDUPTCEXMB02.ed.gov> Link: https://aclu-wa.org/technology-and-liberty-director#content Text: TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERTY DIRECTOR The ACLU of Washington invites applications for the full-time position of Technology and Liberty Director to lead its work at the intersection of civil liberties and technology. The Technology and Liberty Director identifies and addresses civil liberties issues arising from the use and development of new technologies. The position works closely with senior legal, legislative, and communications staff and has significant interaction with its national ACLU counterparts. The position reports to the Executive Director through the Deputy Director. The ACLU-WA's staff of 30+ employees and numerous volunteers work in a fast-paced, friendly and professional office in downtown Seattle. The ACLU-WA is a leader in state-level policy advocacy on privacy, free speech and access issues. It has participated in law reform and policy advocacy related to geo-location devices, RFID, data aggregation, surveillance, and online free speech. The ACLU-WA is among the top affiliates of the national ACLU network. Responsibilities will include: * Engage in both technical and policy research to analyze technology-related programs and proposals by government and industry * In collaboration with senior staff, develop positions and strategies to respond to civil liberties and technology issues * Provide expertise to policymakers, the press, and coalition partners * Forge relationships with technology experts, public interest groups, government officials, community stakeholders, and academics to engage them in our work * In collaboration with senior staff, identify key priority areas for advocacy and develop plans for outreach and advocacy for each issue * In collaboration with the Legislative Director, advocate on selected technology issues before the state legislature, state or local agencies, and other policy makers * In collaboration with the Legal Director, identify litigation theories and opportunities to protect and advance civil liberties * Engage in outreach and educational activities through written materials, speaking engagements, and media * Maintain positive working relationships with relevant national ACLU staff, and collaborate on selected national efforts * Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional work environment for employees, interns, and volunteers. Engage in other activities to advance the work of the program Qualifications: * A law degree or another relevant advanced degree * Experience in policy analysis in the areas of privacy, technology, or a closely related field * Demonstrated skills as an articulate, effective public advocate * Excellent analysis, writing, and research skills * Prior experience simplifying and communicating technical and legal issues to general audiences * Strong project management, organization, and collaboration skills with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines * Strong commitment to and understanding of civil liberties and civil rights * Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with a broad range of individuals and community organizations * Ability to work independently and under pressure, to attend occasional evening meetings and sometimes to work long or irregular hours * A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance Compensation: Salary is based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include three weeks of vacation to start, medical and disability insurance, matching 401(k) plan and bus pass. Application procedure: To apply, email a letter of application and resume to Jobs at aclu-wa.org and include in the subject line of the email: your last name and Technology & Liberty Director. In your letter, please indicate where you learned of the posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled at which time it will be removed from our website at http://www.aclu-wa.org/jobs-internships. The ACLU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified individuals of every race, creed, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression to apply. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Aug 8 16:24:57 2014 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 10:24:57 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BCF1FB@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> References: <5A114E4DF190414C9DEC8CF5D78729BD0BD88E0574@GSD-MBX-RDC06.gsd.doj.gov> <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BCF1FB@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> Message-ID: <008201cfb325$4b5e5930$e21b0b90$@labarrelaw.com> fyi From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 9:16 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; 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. Criminal Division (CRM) Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud) TX 08/07/2014 USAO Western District of Missouri Assistant United States Attorney MO 08/07/2014 USAO Southern District of Ohio Special Assistant United States Attorney (Compensated) OH 08/07/2014 USAO Southern District of Indiana Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division) IN 08/07/2014 USAO District of Colorado Assistant United States Attorney - Civil CO 08/06/2014 United States Trustee Program (USTP) Trial Attorney, GS-905-15 WI 08/06/2014 USAO Southern District of Indiana Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) IN 08/06/2014 USAO Middle District of Louisiana Assistant U. S. Attorney (AUSA) LA 08/06/2014 USAO Southern District of Texas Assistant United States Attorney TX 08/05/2014 USAO Southern District of Texas Assistant United States Attorney TX 08/04/2014 Office of Information Policy (OIP) Attorney-Advisor DC 08/01/2014 USAO District of Maine Assistant United States Attorney ME 08/01/2014 USAO Eastern District of California AUSA CA 08/01/2014 Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA) Attorney-Advisor DC 07/31/2014 National Security Division (NSD) Trial Attorney DC 07/31/2014 USAO Northern District of California Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney CA 07/31/2014 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Division Counsel MO 07/30/2014 Antitrust Division (ATR) Trial Attorney NY 07/28/2014 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Attorney Advisor GA 07/28/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Attorney Advisor (Qualified Representative Program) VA 07/25/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Attorney Advisor (Legal Orientation Program) VA 07/25/2014 USAO Eastern District of California AUSA CA 07/23/2014 USAO Eastern District of California AUSA CA 07/18/2014 Criminal Division (CRM) Resident Legal Advisor 07/14/2014 Criminal Division (CRM) Trial Attorney VA 07/14/2014 From dandrews at visi.com Fri Aug 8 21:05:42 2014 From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews) Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:05:42 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] Job Posting Student Legal Intern, Lansing Message-ID: > >STATE OF MICHIGAN >Job Opportunities > >Job #: 6401-14-BSBP-46-POST >Job Title: Student - Legal Intern >Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/08/14 5:00 PM Eastern Time >Salary: $7.40 - $21.35 hourly >$592.00 - $1,708.00 biweekly > >Job Type: Non Career >Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) >Location: Lansing, Michigan >Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA >Print Job Information | Apply > > >Job DescriptionBenefitsSupplemental Questions >The student will assist Business Enterprise >Program (BEP) staff with a variety of regularly >assigned and ad hoc projects related to the >operation of food facilities under the auspices >of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and Michigan Public >Act 260.Specifically, this includes: >·Research and analysis of routine legal issues related to the Program; >·Research relevant statues, ruling and >precedents to be used by staff in promulgating >rules and representing the agency at reviews and hearings; >·Assist in the collection and development of >documentation for routine cases and hearings; >·Log and track mandated documentation submitted by licensees; >·Assist in food service operational activities >at various B S B P locations.In addition, the >student assistant will assist with other tasks >needed to meet the goals of the BEP Program. > >Required Education and Experience: >Education >Current enrollment in high school, vocational or >technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. >Experience >No specific type or amount is required. > >Additional Requirements and Information: >The student must provide evidence of enrollment >or acceptance to an educational institution. > >View the job specification at: >http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf > >View Position Description here David Andrews and long white cane Harry. E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org From d-benbow at live.com Fri Aug 8 21:45:54 2014 From: d-benbow at live.com (Dawn Benbow) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 17:45:54 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Job Posting Student Legal Intern, Lansing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi, If this wasn't all the way in Lansing it might have worked for me. I live in Michigan, on the border of Westland and Livonia and am looking for either a paralegal/legal assistant internship or entry level position. I have been applying for the last few months for what I can find that's in my area with very little luck. To graduate from my bachelors program in Paralegal Studies there is an internship requirement. I just need to meet that, while completing two more semesters of classes and then I'll be done. If you come across any more listings for Michigan, could you pass them along please? Thank you very much, Dawn BenbowH Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2014, at 5:06 PM, "David Andrews via blindlaw" wrote: > > >> >> STATE OF MICHIGAN >> Job Opportunities >> >> Job #: 6401-14-BSBP-46-POST >> Job Title: Student - Legal Intern >> Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/08/14 5:00 PM Eastern Time >> Salary: $7.40 - $21.35 hourly >> $592.00 - $1,708.00 biweekly >> >> Job Type: Non Career >> Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) >> Location: Lansing, Michigan >> Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA >> Print Job Information | Apply >> >> >> Job DescriptionBenefitsSupplemental Questions >> The student will assist Business Enterprise Program (BEP) staff with a variety of regularly assigned and ad hoc projects related to the operation of food facilities under the auspices of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and Michigan Public Act 260.Specifically, this includes: >> ·Research and analysis of routine legal issues related to the Program; >> ·Research relevant statues, ruling and precedents to be used by staff in promulgating rules and representing the agency at reviews and hearings; >> ·Assist in the collection and development of documentation for routine cases and hearings; >> ·Log and track mandated documentation submitted by licensees; >> ·Assist in food service operational activities at various B S B P locations.In addition, the student assistant will assist with other tasks needed to meet the goals of the BEP Program. >> >> Required Education and Experience: >> Education >> Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. >> Experience >> No specific type or amount is required. >> >> Additional Requirements and Information: >> The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. >> >> View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf >> >> View Position Description here > > David Andrews and long white cane Harry. > E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/d-benbow%40live.com From terrydeagle at yahoo.com Sat Aug 9 01:50:42 2014 From: terrydeagle at yahoo.com (Terry D. Eagle) Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2014 21:50:42 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Job Posting Student Legal Intern, Lansing In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Yes, and it is unfortunate that the Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BS4BP) does not hire or employ any qualified blind persons, especially NFB member applicants, under allegedly blind Director Edward Rodgers. Even the Michigan bureaucrats laugh at the agency abbreviation--BS4BP. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dawn Benbow via blindlaw Sent: Friday, August 08, 2014 5:46 PM To: David Andrews; Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Job Posting Student Legal Intern, Lansing Hi, If this wasn't all the way in Lansing it might have worked for me. I live in Michigan, on the border of Westland and Livonia and am looking for either a paralegal/legal assistant internship or entry level position. I have been applying for the last few months for what I can find that's in my area with very little luck. To graduate from my bachelors program in Paralegal Studies there is an internship requirement. I just need to meet that, while completing two more semesters of classes and then I'll be done. If you come across any more listings for Michigan, could you pass them along please? Thank you very much, Dawn BenbowH Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2014, at 5:06 PM, "David Andrews via blindlaw" wrote: > > >> >> STATE OF MICHIGAN >> Job Opportunities >> >> Job #: 6401-14-BSBP-46-POST >> Job Title: Student - Legal Intern >> Closing Date/Time: Fri. 08/08/14 5:00 PM Eastern Time >> Salary: $7.40 - $21.35 hourly >> $592.00 - $1,708.00 biweekly >> >> Job Type: Non Career >> Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) >> Location: Lansing, Michigan >> Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA >> Print Job Information | Apply >> >> >> Job DescriptionBenefitsSupplemental Questions >> The student will assist Business Enterprise Program (BEP) staff with a variety of regularly assigned and ad hoc projects related to the operation of food facilities under the auspices of the Randolph-Sheppard Act and Michigan Public Act 260.Specifically, this includes: >> .Research and analysis of routine legal issues related to the Program; >> .Research relevant statues, ruling and precedents to be used by staff in promulgating rules and representing the agency at reviews and hearings; >> .Assist in the collection and development of documentation for routine cases and hearings; >> .Log and track mandated documentation submitted by licensees; >> .Assist in food service operational activities at various B S B P locations.In addition, the student assistant will assist with other tasks needed to meet the goals of the BEP Program. >> >> Required Education and Experience: >> Education >> Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. >> Experience >> No specific type or amount is required. >> >> Additional Requirements and Information: >> The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. >> >> View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf >> >> View Position Description here > > David Andrews and long white cane Harry. > E-Mail: dandrews at visi.com or david.andrews at nfbnet.org > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/d-benbow%40live.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/terrydeagle%40yahoo.co m From ckrugman at sbcglobal.net Tue Aug 12 10:45:59 2014 From: ckrugman at sbcglobal.net (Charles Krugman) Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:45:59 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Newly appointed In-Reply-To: <000e01cfabb1$65a18900$8c0fa8c0@yourpc79505e9b> References: <000e01cfabb1$65a18900$8c0fa8c0@yourpc79505e9b> Message-ID: <5D1CEDF57CC245E3958D6DAE86343EE6@Spike> Congratulations! this is a great opportunity and your involvement will definitely improve how such issues are resolved in the state of Washington. sorry for the late response but I've been off line for the past couple of weeks due to computer problems. I'm now getting used to Windows 8.1. Chuck Krugman, MSW Paralegal -----Original Message----- From: Elizabeth Rene via blindlaw Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2014 9:47 PM To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org Subject: [blindlaw] Newly appointed Hi listmates, Just wanted to let you know that the Washington State Bar Association's Board of Governors this last weekend voted unanimously to appoint me to the WSBA Character and Fitness Board. This is a three-year term. As with most state bar associations, the Character and Fitness board conducts hearings and makes recommendations to the state supreme court regarding applicants for admission to the bar whose fitness to practice has come into question. It also hears complaints regarding lawyers whose conduct violates the Rules of Professional Conduct and makes recommendations regarding their ongoing fitness to practice. At the same meeting, the Board of Governors confirmed my appointment to the Court Rules and Procedures Committee, that has jurisdiction over everything but the rules governing the practice of law itself. The Character and Fitness Board has input into the Admission to Practice Rules and the questions asked of bar exam applicants on their admission forms. This is important because there has been a growing concern here in Washington and in other states regarding bar admission questions that challenge the character and fitness of applicants based on disability status alone, e.g. mental illness or the receipt of psychiatric treatment. I raised the issue of the discriminatory impact of such questions to the BOG and stressed the importance of having someone on the board with an understanding and alertness to disability stigma, and they heard me. They know that I want to see the definition of fitness changed and the application questions reworded to address conduct rather than diagnosis. This board and committee work will be very demanding, physically and emotionally, and will be done in addition to my own lawyering job. I'll need your support and encouragement as the months go by, even though the substance of what I do will be confidential. I hope I can count on you all. Because, in some way, when one of us gets recognized like this, we all share in it.This is your victory too. Best regards, Elizabeth Rene _______________________________________________ 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 chris.stewart at uky.edu Fri Aug 15 02:38:27 2014 From: chris.stewart at uky.edu (Stewart, Christopher K) Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 22:38:27 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice Message-ID: Hi Listers, I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same degree of quality as a sighted person. Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute interviews? Thanks, Chris -- Chris K. Stewart University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal Co-President, American Constitution Society California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 Ph: (502)457-1757 From dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu Fri Aug 15 02:50:41 2014 From: dmanners at jd16.law.harvard.edu (Derek Manners) Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 22:50:41 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <73DCD9A5-54A0-4FC3-B64C-B3595C1594D0@jd16.law.harvard.edu> I'm in the process of OCI right now. I'd be happy to share my strategy with you. Feel free to call. 9032716494. It's been somewhat successful. I've gotten two call backs at two firms I'm interested in, 3 no's, and haven't heard from several others. I'm applying for too firms in DC so it's probably slightly different but the strategy should be the same. Best Derek Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:38 PM, "Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw" wrote: > > Hi Listers, > > I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I > have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't > know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not > somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same > degree of quality as a sighted person. > > Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a > way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute > interviews? > > Thanks, > Chris > > > -- > Chris K. Stewart > University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 > Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal > Co-President, American Constitution Society > California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 > Ph: > (502)457-1757 > > _______________________________________________ > 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/dmanners%40jd16.law.harvard.edu From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Aug 15 15:44:48 2014 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:44:48 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BE5DBC@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> References: <5A114E4DF190414C9DEC8CF5D78729BD0BD88E0574@GSD-MBX-RDC06.gsd.doj.gov> <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BE5DBC@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> Message-ID: <026101cfb89f$d8fdb450$8af91cf0$@labarrelaw.com> fyi From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 9:02 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; 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. USAO Northern District of Alabama Assistant United States Attorney AL 08/14/2014 Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) Assistant United States Attorney TX 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Memphis) TN 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Harlingen) TX 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Elizabeth) NJ 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Houston) TX 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Miami) FL 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Honolulu) HI 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Los Angeles) CA 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Hartford) CT 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Florence) AZ 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Oakdale) LA 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Kansas City) MO 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Eloy) AZ 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (New Orleans) LA 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Memphis) TN 08/14/2014 United States Trustee Program (USTP) Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 NY 08/14/2014 United States Trustee Program (USTP) Trial Attorney, GS-905-12/13 NY 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Buffalo) NY 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Chicago) IL 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Dallas) TX 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Las Vegas) NV 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (El Paso) TX 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Charlotte) NC 08/14/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Batavia) NY 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Bloomington) MN 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Detroit) MI 08/13/2014 USAO District of Maryland Assistant United States Attorney MD 08/13/2014 USAO District of Maryland Assistant United States Attorney MD 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Cleveland) OH 08/13/2014 USAO District of Maryland Assistant United States Attorney MD 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Baltimore) MD 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Denver) CO 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Adelanto) CA 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Boston) MA 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Atlanta) GA 08/13/2014 Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Immigration Judge (Arlington) VA 08/13/2014 USAO Western District of North Carolina Assistant United States Attorney NC 08/12/2014 USAO Eastern District of Virginia Assistant U.S. Attorney VA 08/12/2014 USAO Eastern District of Virginia Assistant U.S. Attorney VA 08/12/2014 Criminal Division (CRM) Trial Attorney DC 08/11/2014 USAO Eastern District of California Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) CA 08/11/2014 Antitrust Division (ATR) Trial Attorney DC 08/11/2014 From Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov Fri Aug 15 16:10:30 2014 From: Noel.Nightingale at ed.gov (Nightingale, Noel) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:10:30 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice In-Reply-To: <1e971eeed20f4f688beafa4fe823ba0f@BN1PR07MB310.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> References: <5A114E4DF190414C9DEC8CF5D78729BD0BD88E0574@GSD-MBX-RDC06.gsd.doj.gov> <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BE5DBC@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> <1e971eeed20f4f688beafa4fe823ba0f@BN1PR07MB310.namprd07.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: <04F1893C93758F4AA7CB436BB26750660118C2ADD39F@EDUPTCEXMB02.ed.gov> From: Jobs [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Maurer, Patricia via Jobs Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 8:45 AM To: jobs at nfbnet.org Subject: [Jobs] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 11:02 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; 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. 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I am totally blind also. I specifically remember the interview that landed me the summer job with the firm I work for now. At the end, I asked the two attorneys if they wanted to ask me about how I would perform certain tasks. They said, "No, we assume based on your resume that you're capable of doing the job." (If only we all were so lucky to get that response every time.) I did talk with them a little about braille and screen-readers. And of course I had to provide more specific information later. But the strategy of just showing up worked well for me. Best of luck. On 8/14/14, Derek Manners via blindlaw wrote: > I'm in the process of OCI right now. I'd be happy to share my strategy with > you. > > Feel free to call. 9032716494. > > It's been somewhat successful. I've gotten two call backs at two firms I'm > interested in, 3 no's, and haven't heard from several others. I'm applying > for too firms in DC so it's probably slightly different but the strategy > should be the same. > > Best > Derek > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:38 PM, "Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw" >> wrote: >> >> Hi Listers, >> >> I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I >> have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't >> know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not >> somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same >> degree of quality as a sighted person. >> >> Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a >> way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute >> interviews? >> >> Thanks, >> Chris >> >> >> -- >> Chris K. Stewart >> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 >> Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal >> Co-President, American Constitution Society >> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 >> Ph: >> (502)457-1757 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/dmanners%40jd16.law.harvard.edu > > _______________________________________________ > 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/angie.matney%40gmail.com > From dennis at dgclark.net Fri Aug 15 19:07:22 2014 From: dennis at dgclark.net (Dennis Clark) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:07:22 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice In-Reply-To: References: <73DCD9A5-54A0-4FC3-B64C-B3595C1594D0@jd16.law.harvard.edu> Message-ID: <5DCE941C08FF438A9AC9510FBD0667AE@C1> Hello, My approach and experience was the same as Angie's. I am also totally blind, and I received several offers. I worked as a summer associate at one of the firms, received a permanent offer at the end of the summer, then worked for the firm for five years after graduating from law school. I went to the University of Chicago. Best of luck Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: "Angie Matney via blindlaw" To: "Derek Manners" ; "Blind Law Mailing List" Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice >I never disclosed blindness prior to on-campus (on-grounds, at UVA) > interviews, and I landed several opportunities that way, including a > summer position with my current employer. I am totally blind also. I > specifically remember the interview that landed me the summer job with > the firm I work for now. At the end, I asked the two attorneys if they > wanted to ask me about how I would perform certain tasks. They said, > "No, we assume based on your resume that you're capable of doing the > job." (If only we all were so lucky to get that response every time.) > I did talk with them a little about braille and screen-readers. And of > course I had to provide more specific information later. But the > strategy of just showing up worked well for me. Best of luck. > > On 8/14/14, Derek Manners via blindlaw wrote: >> I'm in the process of OCI right now. I'd be happy to share my strategy >> with >> you. >> >> Feel free to call. 9032716494. >> >> It's been somewhat successful. I've gotten two call backs at two firms >> I'm >> interested in, 3 no's, and haven't heard from several others. I'm >> applying >> for too firms in DC so it's probably slightly different but the strategy >> should be the same. >> >> Best >> Derek >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:38 PM, "Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw" >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Listers, >>> >>> I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I >>> have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't >>> know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not >>> somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same >>> degree of quality as a sighted person. >>> >>> Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a >>> way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute >>> interviews? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Chris >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Chris K. Stewart >>> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 >>> Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal >>> Co-President, American Constitution Society >>> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 >>> Ph: >>> (502)457-1757 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/dmanners%40jd16.law.harvard.edu >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/angie.matney%40gmail.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/dennis%40dgclark.net > From sy.hoekstra at gmail.com Fri Aug 15 19:23:41 2014 From: sy.hoekstra at gmail.com (Sy Hoekstra) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:23:41 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice In-Reply-To: References: <73DCD9A5-54A0-4FC3-B64C-B3595C1594D0@jd16.law.harvard.edu> Message-ID: <005601cfb8be$6cba7610$462f6230$@gmail.com> I like Angie's approach. It is totally possible to get an offer though not bringing up your vision at all, which is what I did. I think the best way to counter the ever-lurking danger of prejudice is to be as professional, sharp, and prepared as possible. If they still think it's impossible or difficult for a visually impaired person to do the job because they don't know how it works logistically, there is probably relatively little you can do to convince them otherwise. It's terrible, but there are enough smart recruiters out there that I'm sure you will land a great summer gig. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Angie Matney via blindlaw Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 12:38 PM To: Derek Manners; Blind Law Mailing List Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice I never disclosed blindness prior to on-campus (on-grounds, at UVA) interviews, and I landed several opportunities that way, including a summer position with my current employer. I am totally blind also. I specifically remember the interview that landed me the summer job with the firm I work for now. At the end, I asked the two attorneys if they wanted to ask me about how I would perform certain tasks. They said, "No, we assume based on your resume that you're capable of doing the job." (If only we all were so lucky to get that response every time.) I did talk with them a little about braille and screen-readers. And of course I had to provide more specific information later. But the strategy of just showing up worked well for me. Best of luck. On 8/14/14, Derek Manners via blindlaw wrote: > I'm in the process of OCI right now. I'd be happy to share my strategy with > you. > > Feel free to call. 9032716494. > > It's been somewhat successful. I've gotten two call backs at two firms I'm > interested in, 3 no's, and haven't heard from several others. I'm applying > for too firms in DC so it's probably slightly different but the strategy > should be the same. > > Best > Derek > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:38 PM, "Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw" >> wrote: >> >> Hi Listers, >> >> I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I >> have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't >> know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not >> somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same >> degree of quality as a sighted person. >> >> Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a >> way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute >> interviews? >> >> Thanks, >> Chris >> >> >> -- >> Chris K. Stewart >> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 >> Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal >> Co-President, American Constitution Society >> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 >> Ph: >> (502)457-1757 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/dmanners%40jd16.law.ha rvard.edu > > _______________________________________________ > 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/angie.matney%40gmail.c om > _______________________________________________ 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/sy.hoekstra%40gmail.co m From rthomas at emplmntattorney.com Fri Aug 15 21:03:52 2014 From: rthomas at emplmntattorney.com (Russell J. Thomas) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 14:03:52 -0700 Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <000601cfb8cc$6b9e2840$42da78c0$@com> Don't disclose anything about blindness before the interview; walk in, and let the interviewer take you cold. You will be amazed at the reaction -- everything from "how do you dial a telephone" to completely ignoring your blindness and focusing on your abilities. Don't be uncomfortable about questions concerning blindness -- seize those questions as opportunities to put the interviewer at ease and an opportunity to describe your abilities and accomplishments. If you get a question about "how would you do xxx" answer the question and tie your answer into how your abilities would assist your potential employer achieve its goals and objectives. If possible throw in some personal experiences unrelated to school or work so that the interviewer knows you are a human being, not just a blind person. On one interview, the night before our meeting, I went to a hockey game by myself. I worked that into an answer to one of the interviewer's questions; After the usual "how did you do that" the entire interview became far more informal and friendly. -----Original Message----- From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:38 PM To: blindlaw Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice Hi Listers, I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same degree of quality as a sighted person. Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute interviews? Thanks, Chris -- Chris K. Stewart University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal Co-President, American Constitution Society California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 Ph: (502)457-1757 _______________________________________________ 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/rthomas%40emplmntattor ney.com From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Fri Aug 15 22:02:15 2014 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:02:15 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Newest Member of the Elder Family In-Reply-To: <6D65E637-A051-4804-914E-7E96F180EBA1@trelegal.com> References: <6D65E637-A051-4804-914E-7E96F180EBA1@trelegal.com> Message-ID: <03ee01cfb8d4$932c8660$b9859320$@labarrelaw.com> The Second Vice President of NABL has a new member to his legal team, although it will be a while before he is completely barred. Congratulations to Tim and Shannon for the birth of their second son. I am told there is a picture here for those of you who are pictorially inclined. Best, Scott Begin forwarded message: From: Timothy Elder Date: August 15, 2014 at 1:58:41 PM PDT To: Timothy Elder Subject: Newest Member of the Elder Family =Baby alert: Our second son, Hart Zechariah Elder, was born today at 5:58 AM in Redwood City, CA. He weighs 8 lbs., 6 oz. and is 20.5 inches long. Both Hart and Shannon are in excellent condition. His name reminds me that we will need courage, passion, dedication and mercy to make this world a better place for the coming generations. May he serve others with the traits his name suggests. Welcome to life on Earth, Hart. It's a beautiful place to explore and discover remarkable people Sent from my iPhone -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: photo.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 391648 bytes Desc: not available URL: From merisa.musemic at gmail.com Sat Aug 16 00:27:03 2014 From: merisa.musemic at gmail.com (Merisa Musemic) Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:27:03 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Inquiry Message-ID: Good evening everyone, My name is Merisa Musemic. Due to an issue I recently experienced at work, I decided that I want to become an attorney and help other individuals who were in my situation. I have begun to look at different schools in my area, and have some questions. For those of you who have recently taken the LSAT, what are some LSAT study guides you can recommend? Are any of those guides available in accessible format? Also what experience did you have with accomodations when taking the LSAT? Thank you very much for your help. Sincerely! Merisa Musemic From angie.matney at gmail.com Sat Aug 16 13:30:57 2014 From: angie.matney at gmail.com (Angie Matney) Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 09:30:57 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice In-Reply-To: <005601cfb8be$6cba7610$462f6230$@gmail.com> References: <73DCD9A5-54A0-4FC3-B64C-B3595C1594D0@jd16.law.harvard.edu> <005601cfb8be$6cba7610$462f6230$@gmail.com> Message-ID: Excelent points. I decided to specifically mention blindness because I wanted to address questions the interviewers might have hesitated to ask for fear of violating ADA. I did frame the question in terms of job tasks. I was never asked an irrelevant question during a law-related interview, but one person in a grad school interview did ask how I cooked. I resisted the urge to ask if I would be expected to feed the entire math department. Angie Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2014, at 3:23 PM, Sy Hoekstra via blindlaw wrote: > > I like Angie's approach. It is totally possible to get an offer though not > bringing up your vision at all, which is what I did. I think the best way to > counter the ever-lurking danger of prejudice is to be as professional, > sharp, and prepared as possible. If they still think it's impossible or > difficult for a visually impaired person to do the job because they don't > know how it works logistically, there is probably relatively little you can > do to convince them otherwise. It's terrible, but there are enough smart > recruiters out there that I'm sure you will land a great summer gig. > > -----Original Message----- > From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Angie > Matney via blindlaw > Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 12:38 PM > To: Derek Manners; Blind Law Mailing List > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] Seeking Advice > > I never disclosed blindness prior to on-campus (on-grounds, at UVA) > interviews, and I landed several opportunities that way, including a > summer position with my current employer. I am totally blind also. I > specifically remember the interview that landed me the summer job with > the firm I work for now. At the end, I asked the two attorneys if they > wanted to ask me about how I would perform certain tasks. They said, > "No, we assume based on your resume that you're capable of doing the > job." (If only we all were so lucky to get that response every time.) > I did talk with them a little about braille and screen-readers. And of > course I had to provide more specific information later. But the > strategy of just showing up worked well for me. Best of luck. > >> On 8/14/14, Derek Manners via blindlaw wrote: >> I'm in the process of OCI right now. I'd be happy to share my strategy > with >> you. >> >> Feel free to call. 9032716494. >> >> It's been somewhat successful. I've gotten two call backs at two firms I'm >> interested in, 3 no's, and haven't heard from several others. I'm applying >> for too firms in DC so it's probably slightly different but the strategy >> should be the same. >> >> Best >> Derek >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Aug 14, 2014, at 10:38 PM, "Stewart, Christopher K via blindlaw" >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Listers, >>> >>> I have several on campus interviews coming up. The good news is, I >>> have a good resume and am very qualified. The bad news is, I don't >>> know how to communicate that the fact that I am totally blind does not >>> somehow mean I can't work as quickly, efficiently, or with the same >>> degree of quality as a sighted person. >>> >>> Has anyone had luck with an on campus interview? Has anyone found a >>> way to allay people's concerns in the context of these 20 minute >>> interviews? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Chris >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Chris K. Stewart >>> University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Candidate, 2016 >>> Staff Editor, Kentucky Law Journal >>> Co-President, American Constitution Society >>> California Institute of the Arts, B.F.A. 2010 >>> Ph: >>> (502)457-1757 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/dmanners%40jd16.law.ha > rvard.edu >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/angie.matney%40gmail.c > om > > _______________________________________________ > 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/sy.hoekstra%40gmail.co > m > > > _______________________________________________ > 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/angie.matney%40gmail.com From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Thu Aug 21 14:26:01 2014 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 08:26:01 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. In-Reply-To: <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BF3750@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> References: <98A98D365DA17347B0FA3158D79B489447BF3750@DPRC-EXCH-P07.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> Message-ID: <005e01cfbd4b$d59cbe90$80d63bb0$@labarrelaw.com> fyi From: Hunter, Sue (JMD) [mailto:Sue.Hunter at usdoj.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 8:16 AM To: judgeduran at hotmail.com; ed at napaba.org; ed at napaba.org; ahahn at seyfarth.com; centralnorth.napalsa at gmail.com; centralnorth.napalsa at gmail.com; centralsouth.napalsa at gmail.com; southeast.napalsa at gmail.com; president.napalsa at gmail.com; treasurer.napalsa at gmail.com; northeast.napalsa at gmail.com; pacificnorth.napalsa at gmail.com; pacificnorth.napalsa at gmail.com; pacificsw.napalsa at gmail.com; nalswd at gmail.com; chuang at da.sccgov.org; ekolbe at stanford.edu; info at naausa.org; NADinfo at nad.org; nfb at nfb.org; slabarre at labarrelaw.com; senyart at dralegal.org; ycoly at namwolf.org; emery_harlan at gshllp.com; thomas.chan at chanlaw.com; Cconcepcion at cfclaw.com; garza at callierandgarza.com; kgiffen at thinkgk.com; jerry_gonzalez at gshllp.com; ktrujillo at trrlaw.com; amador at sanchez-amador.com; lynn.luker at llalaw.com; mbm at millerlawgroup.com; smoran at mka-law.com; crincon at rinconlawgroup.com; Jason.Brown at pepsiamericas.com; NADinfo at nad.org; Marc.Charmatz at nad.org; diprovav at nawl.org; lisa.gilford at alston.com; sburns at ndaa.org; rcarr at nationalbar.org; mthompson at nationalbar.org; nlynnsanders at gmail.com; fladger1 at comcast.net; Lineberger, Carmen (USAFLS); ali1950 at aol.com; diane at ncwba.org; mes at gandspa.com; mai at pnallp.com; pata at ncai.org; ncai at ncai.org; info at ndrn.org; nfb at nfb.org; dnavarro at atg.state.il.usorg; josephmyers at nijc.org; j.wallace at nlada.org; j.calark at nlada.org; laeleh at yahoo.com; carol.glazer at nod.org; tflores at westutter.org; info at nwlc.org; Campbell at nwlc.org; mclaughlin.tim at epa.gov; nativeamericanlaw at yahoogroups.com; diandra_benally at hotmail.com; jschoenike at nebar.com; rbartle at pinationwide.com; wwhitted at liebenlaw.com; mlebeau at nesl.edu; rflanagan at nesl.edu; jmccoy at nhbar.org; mmcnamara at upton-hatfield.com; jennifer.parent at mclane.com; ascheck at njsba.com; ricksteen at adrlawfirm.com; sfeeney at mccarter.com; raymondhamiltonlawoffice at gmail.com; ChristinaVigil77 at hotmail.com; mreuter at nyls.edu; pbucklin at nysba.org; spyounger at pbwt.com; ved at connors-vilardo.com; enb.esq at verizon.net; irene.dorzback at nyu.edu; info at nsmba.org; Ronald.V.Johnson at keybank.com; sankarana at gtlaw.com; Rjb101a at yahoo.com; terra.atkinson at bankofamerica.com; melissawalker at lewis-roberts.com; cpeglow at NCBAR.ORG; gene.pridgen at klgates.com; mbrinkley at smithlaw.com; lspagnola at nccu.edu; angelahaas at carolinafamilylaw.com; artandmuseumlaw at aol.com; tlunsford at ncbar.gov; asd at dwc-law.com; Jfox at Pike.com Cc: Cervoni, Rena J (JMD) Subject: Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Importance: High Attorney General's Honors Program (HP) and the Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) The online application for the Attorney General's Honors Program (HP) and the Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) is NOW open! The deadline for law students and eligible graduates to apply is Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Honors Program information and link to the application is at http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/entry-level-attorneys. SLIP information and a link to the application are at http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/summer-law-intern-program. Important Details: We have 207 Honors Program positions, including openings in the following components: * Antitrust Division (14) * Civil Division (29) * Civil Rights Division (12) * Criminal Division (12) * Regular Trial Attorney (8) - These are permanent positions. * Asset Forfeiture Fellowship Program (4) - This is a three-year fellowship which may be extended or converted to a permanent position. * Drug Enforcement Administration (3) * Environment & Natural Resources Division (15) * Executive Office for Immigration Review (77) * Federal Bureau of Prisons (4) * *Indian Country Fellowship (1) * National Security Division (3) * Tax Division (12) * U.S. Trustee Program (10) * United States Attorneys' Offices in Arizona, California, Ohio, and New York (12) * Office of Information Policy (2) - Informal Participant * Office of the Inspector General (1) - Informal Participant *New this year is The Gaye L. 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If you have any questions, please contact OARM Assistant Director Trisha Fillbach at Trisha.A.Fillbach at usdoj.gov. From slabarre at labarrelaw.com Thu Aug 21 22:09:58 2014 From: slabarre at labarrelaw.com (Scott C. LaBarre) Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 16:09:58 -0600 Subject: [blindlaw] FW: OPENING: Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office - Wyoming (Cheyenne) In-Reply-To: <98FD9E295B75F04DA194CE1F76363F2A3F270E@DPRC-EXCH-P05.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> References: <98FD9E295B75F04DA194CE1F76363F2A3F270E@DPRC-EXCH-P05.JCONMAIL.doj.gov> Message-ID: <00c001cfbd8c$a60facf0$f22f06d0$@labarrelaw.com> fyi From: Parker, Richard L. (OAAG) [mailto:Richard.L.Parker2 at usdoj.gov] Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2014 11:26 AM Subject: OPENING: Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office - Wyoming (Cheyenne) I would like to share with you and ask you to disseminate the following vacancy announcement. One Assistant U.S. Attorney (“AUSA”) position is available in the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming’s Cheyenne office. 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 these vacancy announcements. These and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html. USAO District of Wyoming Attorney 2120 Capitol Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82001 United States 14-WY-1192974-AUSA01 About the Office: The District of Wyoming encompasses a large and diverse geographical area of 97,914 square miles and a relatively small population of about 563,626. The United States Attorney's Office employs 18 Assistant U.S. Attorneys (AUSAs), 15 of whom are located in the Criminal Division. Seven criminal AUSAs are located in our headquarters office in Cheyenne, three are located in our Casper branch office, four are located in our Lander branch office, and one is located in our Yellowstone National Park office. More information on the District of Wyoming can be found at http://www.justice.gov/usao/wy/ Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation's laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. We strive to build a stronger office through recruitment efforts and maintain the high standards of the office by promoting professional development. We seek to build a legacy of excellence. In all matters, it is our mission to represent the people of the United States in a manner that will instill confidence in the fairness and integrity of our office and the judicial system, and to conduct our work with the highest integrity. We strive to perform our mission in the most efficient and effective manner. Additional information on the State of Wyoming's outdoor and cultural attractions can be found on the Internet at the following website: http://www.wyomingtourism.org/ [external link] Job Description: One AUSA position is available in the Criminal Division in our Cheyenne office. The successful candidate will be responsible for prosecuting a variety of complex criminal cases, involving fraud and white collar crime, narcotics, immigration and violent crime, among other program areas. Due to the small number of criminal AUSAs employed in the District, each AUSA usually handles a variety of cases and the opportunities to specialize may be limited. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment0 adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree and be an active member of the bar of any state. If the successful candidate is not a member of the Wyoming State Bar, and is not eligible to become a member of the Bar through reciprocity, he or she will be expected to favorably complete the Wyoming Bar Examination at the next available opportunity. One year of qualifying post-graduate legal experience is required. Qualifying legal experience may include work as an attorney, a judicial law clerk in either federal or state court, and/or litigation experience in either the private or public sector. This position is open to all qualified candidates from the private and public sectors. United States citizenship is required. You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must have superior oral and writing skills as well as strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills including experience with automated research on the Internet, CM/ECF, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems. Salary: Assistant United States Attorney's pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $51,403.00 to $151,660.00 which includes locality pay. Travel: Occasional travel, both within and outside the District, may be required depending on the needs of particular cases. On average, the incumbent will need to travel 1-5 nights per month. Depending upon court requirements in Casper or Cheyenne. 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I sent them all the required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. From al.elia at aol.com Sat Aug 30 01:53:20 2014 From: al.elia at aol.com (Al Elia) Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:53:20 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <38126BCC-7FDD-4DDE-BED3-68586037F8A0@aol.com> Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. 410.659.9314. Best, Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. > On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw wrote: > > I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the > required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about > certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been > lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included > things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't > allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably > nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/al.elia%40aol.com From tmeloy at fuse.net Sat Aug 30 04:01:55 2014 From: tmeloy at fuse.net (Timothy J. Meloy) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 00:01:55 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations In-Reply-To: <38126BCC-7FDD-4DDE-BED3-68586037F8A0@aol.com> References: <38126BCC-7FDD-4DDE-BED3-68586037F8A0@aol.com> Message-ID: I'm not sure but LSAC may have an appeal process as well. TJ > On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:53 PM, Al Elia via blindlaw wrote: > > Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. 410.659.9314. > > Best, > > Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. > >> On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw wrote: >> >> I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the >> required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about >> certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been >> lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included >> things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't >> allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably >> nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/al.elia%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/tmeloy%40fuse.net From mnowicki4 at icloud.com Sat Aug 30 12:44:32 2014 From: mnowicki4 at icloud.com (Michael Nowicki) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:44:32 +0200 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations In-Reply-To: References: <38126BCC-7FDD-4DDE-BED3-68586037F8A0@aol.com> Message-ID: LS AC does have an appeal process. Instructions on how to file the appeal can be found in the accommodations packet. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 30, 2014, at 6:01 AM, "Timothy J. Meloy via blindlaw" wrote: > > I'm not sure but LSAC may have an appeal process as well. > TJ > >> On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:53 PM, Al Elia via blindlaw wrote: >> >> Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. 410.659.9314. >> >> Best, >> >> Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. >> >>> On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw wrote: >>> >>> I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the >>> required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about >>> certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been >>> lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included >>> things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't >>> allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably >>> nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/al.elia%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/tmeloy%40fuse.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/mnowicki4%40icloud.com From kelbycarlson at gmail.com Sat Aug 30 13:08:45 2014 From: kelbycarlson at gmail.com (Kelby Carlson) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:08:45 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations Message-ID: <5401cd06.a3138c0a.1495.ffffb734@mx.google.com> Will it even be possible to get the appeal in before the September 27 test date? That's when I need to take the test. K. ----- Original Message ----- From: Michael Nowicki via blindlaw ,Blind Law Mailing List wrote: I'm not sure but LSAC may have an appeal process as well. TJ On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:53 PM, Al Elia via blindlaw wrote: Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. 410.659.9314. Best, Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw wrote: I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. _______________________________________________ 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/al.elia%40a ol.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%40fu se.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/mnowicki4%4 0icloud.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/kelbycarlso n%40gmail.com From al.elia at aol.com Sat Aug 30 14:31:21 2014 From: al.elia at aol.com (ALBERT ELIA) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 10:31:21 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations In-Reply-To: <5401cd06.a3138c0a.1495.ffffb734@mx.google.com> References: <5401cd06.a3138c0a.1495.ffffb734@mx.google.com> Message-ID: <580C4833-9667-4254-8566-35958475C04F@aol.com> Feel free to contact me off list - 617.905.6905. --Al On Aug 30, 2014, at 9:08 AM, Kelby Carlson via blindlaw wrote: > Will it even be possible to get the appeal in before the September 27 test date? That's when I need to take the test. > > K. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Michael Nowicki via blindlaw To: "Timothy J. Meloy" ,Blind Law Mailing List Date sent: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:44:32 +0200 > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations > > LS AC does have an appeal process. Instructions on how to file the appeal can be found in the accommodations packet. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 30, 2014, at 6:01 AM, "Timothy J. Meloy via blindlaw" wrote: > > I'm not sure but LSAC may have an appeal process as well. > TJ > > On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:53 PM, Al Elia via blindlaw wrote: > > Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. 410.659.9314. > > Best, > > Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. > > On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw wrote: > > I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the > required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about > certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been > lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included > things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't > allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably > nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/al.elia%40a > ol.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%40fu > se.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/mnowicki4%4 > 0icloud.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/kelbycarlso > n%40gmail.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/al.elia%40aol.com From nijat1989 at gmail.com Sat Aug 30 19:26:12 2014 From: nijat1989 at gmail.com (Nijat Worley) Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:26:12 -0500 Subject: [blindlaw] blindlaw Digest, Vol 123, Issue 15 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You shouldn't have to include a list of accomodations you don't need on the test. Talk to the legal team at NFB, Speak with Meghan, she may be back in the office. Also talk to Dr. Maurer. He may refer you to one of our other legal team members. Nijat On 8/30/14, blindlaw-request at nfbnet.org wrote: > 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. LSAT Accommodations (kelby carlson) > 2. Re: LSAT Accommodations (Al Elia) > 3. Re: LSAT Accommodations (Timothy J. Meloy) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:47:29 -0500 > From: kelby carlson > To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org > Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the > required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about > certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been > lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included > things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't > allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably > nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:53:20 -0400 > From: Al Elia > To: kelby carlson , Blind Law Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations > Message-ID: <38126BCC-7FDD-4DDE-BED3-68586037F8A0 at aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. 410.659.9314. > > Best, > > Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. > >> On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw >> wrote: >> >> I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the >> required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about >> certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been >> lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included >> things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't >> allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably >> nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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/al.elia%40aol.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 00:01:55 -0400 > From: "Timothy J. Meloy" > To: Al Elia , Blind Law Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I'm not sure but LSAC may have an appeal process as well. > TJ > >> On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:53 PM, Al Elia via blindlaw >> wrote: >> >> Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. >> 410.659.9314. >> >> Best, >> >> Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. >> >>> On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw >>> wrote: >>> >>> I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the >>> required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about >>> certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been >>> lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included >>> things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't >>> allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably >>> nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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/al.elia%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/tmeloy%40fuse.net > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > blindlaw mailing list > blindlaw at nfbnet.org > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org > > > ------------------------------ > > End of blindlaw Digest, Vol 123, Issue 15 > ***************************************** > -- The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. 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For more information, please visit: www.carshelpingtheblind.org or call 1-855-659-931 From wmodnl at hotmail.com Sun Aug 31 05:03:45 2014 From: wmodnl at hotmail.com (wmodnl wmodnl) Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:03:45 -0400 Subject: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations In-Reply-To: <5401cd06.a3138c0a.1495.ffffb734@mx.google.com> References: <5401cd06.a3138c0a.1495.ffffb734@mx.google.com> Message-ID: Check again on Tuesday after the holiday weekend to insure that, this last letter was not sent in error (one computer system/worker not knowing about the details and situation). Last resort, (may or may not work), file with all state legal support agencies. I can tell you that, here in Massachusetts, they are back-logged, and failing like many programs in this country. Sent from my iPad > On Aug 30, 2014, at 9:41 AM, "Kelby Carlson via blindlaw" wrote: > > Will it even be possible to get the appeal in before the September 27 test date? That's when I need to take the test. > > K. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Michael Nowicki via blindlaw To: "Timothy J. Meloy" ,Blind Law Mailing List Date sent: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 14:44:32 +0200 > Subject: Re: [blindlaw] LSAT Accommodations > > LS AC does have an appeal process. Instructions on how to file the appeal can be found in the accommodations packet. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 30, 2014, at 6:01 AM, "Timothy J. Meloy via blindlaw" wrote: > > I'm not sure but LSAC may have an appeal process as well. > TJ > > On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:53 PM, Al Elia via blindlaw wrote: > > Call the NFB national office, and speak with the legal team. 410.659.9314. > > Best, > > Al, who is brusquer than usual because he's typing on an iPhone. > > On Aug 29, 2014, at 9:47 PM, kelby carlson via blindlaw wrote: > > I am absolutely livid with the LSAC right now. I sent them all the > required materials and double-checked with them over the phone about > certain medical and school records, since my blindness has been > lifelong. My accommodation letter came, telling me I had not included > things that they specifically said I did not need, and now they won't > allow accomodations for the test I paid $200 for. There's probably > nothing I can do at this point, but i needed to rant somewhere. > > _______________________________________________ > 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/al.elia%40a > ol.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%40fu > se.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/mnowicki4%4 > 0icloud.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/kelbycarlso > n%40gmail.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/wmodnl%40hotmail.com