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NKU Chase Announces New Certificate Programs in Trial Advocacy and Transactional Law
NKU Chase to Offer Two New Certificate Programs

Jun 23, 2009 - Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law announced today the creation of two new certificate programs - a Certificate in Advocacy and a Certificate in Transactional Law.

The certificate programs are tied to Chase's two Centers of Excellence, the Center for Excellence in Advocacy and the Transactional Law Practice Center. The Centers provide Chase students with training in practice skills, interaction with practicing attorneys and skills-based programming. They are designed to make the transition from law study to law practice as seamless as possible.

"Knowing the law is not enough," said Professor Rick Bales, director of the Chase Center for Excellence in Advocacy. "A successful attorney must know also how to practice the law to effectively promote a client's interests and advance justice."

Students must complete a designated course of study, which includes both classroom instruction and real-world components, to earn each certificate. The courses, externships and pro bono experiences are designed to provide Chase students with the opportunity to focus their skills on the type of law practice they intend to pursue, and to demonstrate to prospective legal employers that they are practice-ready on the day they graduate from law school.

"Students interested in transactional law will learn not only the law but the skills that are required to be a transactional attorney in today's fast-paced legal field," said Sherry Porter, director of the Chase Transactional Law Practice Center.

"The Advocacy Center offers students a chance to focus their legal studies in advocacy and hone their litigation skills," said Michele Rigdon, student director for the Center for Excellence in Advocacy. "The certificates in advocacy and transactional law will give Chase graduates a definite competitive edge."

NKU Chase is one of only a handful of law schools in the nation to offer certificate programs in Advocacy or Transactional Law.


Chase Alumni Recognized at KBA Convention

Jun 17, 2009 - The Kentucky Bar Association recognized ten NKU Chase alumni at its annual convention June 10-12 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington.

Judge Michelle M. Keller '82 received the Donated Legal Services Award and Judge Patricia Summe '79 received the Outstanding Judge Award. Cathy M. Jackson '91 received the Outstanding Lawyer Award.

Also recognized for their achievements were Wilbur T. Adkins '66, Elizabeth M. Blincoe '81, Roberth H. Compton '63, Hugh James Convery '64, George E. Overbey, Jr. '66, Richard Slukich '65, and William Henry Van Herp '88.


Chase Alumna Honored by DCBS
Judge Joy Moore '96

Jun 12, 2009 - Chase alumna Judge Joy Moore '96 was honored last week as a recipient of the "Keeping Children Safe Spirit Award." Judge Moore was among twenty-three child welfare professionals and advocates recognized by the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) Northern Bluegrass Region. DCBS is the human services agency of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

The Keeping Children Safe Spirit Program began in 2008 as an opportunity to highlight child safety practices throughout the region and to honor the individuals who are dedicated to keeping children safe. The award recipients are nominated by their peers.

Other sponsors of the awards were the Community Collaboration for Children, the Community Partnership for Protecting Children, Covington Rotary, NorthKey Community Care KEYS and the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission.

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Chase Alum Recognized as Citizen of the Year by West Chester Chamber Alliance
A. Christian Worrell III '85

Jun 11, 2009 - Chase alum A. Christian Worrell III '85, was recently named the Dorothy & Art Roth Citizen of the Year by the West Chester Chamber Alliance at their Annual Dinner and Awards Gala. Worrell was recognized with the award for his efforts as chairman of the Butler County United Way's fundraising campaign.

Worrell serves as Partner in Charge of Graydon Head's Butler/Warren office and practices in the areas of general business, real estate, environmental and construction law. He provides legal counsel to large industrial landowners, construction owners, contractors and design professionals.

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