Annotations of the South Texas College of Law (Houston, Tex.), Spring, 1967 Page: 1 of 4
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A PUBLICATION OF THE STUDENT BAR ASSOCIATION
SPRING 1967
WcMahon Is New Spring Banquet Tuition To Rise In September
Fulltime Prof Plans Progress Walker Talks To Student Bar
Former U.S. Department of
Justice Attorney John T. Mc-
Mahon, has been named the
newest member of the South
Texas Faculty. McMahon as-
sumed duties in February,
teaching Real Property II, Per-
sonal Property, and Legal Re-
search and Writing I.
Prior ¡bo joining the South
Texas staff, McMahon, 34, serv-
ed as senior attorney for the
Air Transport Association, in
Washington, D.C.
The newest instructor grad-
uated cum laude from the Uni-
versity of Houston College of
Law in 1961. After grauation,
McMahon joined the Depart-
ment of Justice, serving in the
U.S. Attorney General's honors
program which recruits gradu-
ates from the upper 10 percent
of their graduating classes.
Leaving itihe Department of
Justice in 1963, McMahon serv-
ed in general law practice in
Houston and Washington han-
dling federal administrative
problems, and doing corporate
and real property work.
McMahon, a native of Canton,
Ohio, received his Bachelor of
John T. McMahon
Science from Georgetown Uni-
versity School of Foreign Serv-
ice in Washington. Upon gradu-
ation, he was commissioned 2nd
lieutenant in the Air Force
through Air Force ROTC. He
was subsequently designated an
Air Force Navigator and served
as a navigation instructor at
Ellington Air Force Base in
Plans are progressing to
mlake this year's Spring Ban-
quet the most elaborate yet.
Something new has been added.
In addition to the usual dinner,
presentation of awards and
guest speaker, arrangements
have been made securing the
orchestra of the well-known
Henry King. The Henry King
orchestra was the "house band"
for about ten years at the Wal-
dorf-Astoria Hotel in New York
and played for both the Ken-
nedy and Johnson Inaugural
Balls in Washington. Under
normal circumstances it would
not have been possible to have
such a well-known orchestra
but special arrangements were
made and we are fortunate to
have them.
In addition to the dinner,
drinks before dinner will be in-
cluded in the price of the ticket.
After the dinner, dancing will
go on until midnight.
The function this year will be
on April 29th, at 7 p.m., at the
Hotel America Grand Ballroom.
Prices for the tickets 'have been
reduced by the Student Bar As-
sociation to $6.00 per person. A
large turnout is expected from
the student body and the legal
community to hear Texas Su-
preme Court Justice Clyde E.
Smith, the principal speaker.
South Texas graduate and l'ocal
Judge C. Raymond Justice will
be the Master of Ceremonies.
Tickets may be purchased from
any Student Bar officer, or
from Mrs. Heaton in the office.
Houston and James Connolly Air
Force Base in Waco. He cur-
rently holds the rank of Cap-
tain in the Air Force Judge Ad-
vocate General's Corps.
While at the University of
Houston College of Law, in ad-
dition to receiving honors rec-
ognition, McMahon was award-
ed the Malcolm McDermott
award for law writing excel-
lence, the W. St. John Garwood
academic scholarship, and was
a member of Phi Delta Phá legal
fraternity.
The newest facility member
resides in Houston at 10618
Gandlewood Drive with his wife
Jan, and son Terry, 5, and
daughter Susan 3.
SHELTON, MOTON REPRESENT
SOUTH TEXAS AT MOOT COURT
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Senior Senator Tom Prichard chairs the meeting as Dean
Walker fields students queries.
SBA-Jr. Bar Sponsor
"What It's Like To Be.."
James Shelton and Bob Hin-
were selected to represent
Texas College of Law in
Moot Court competition
this month. Wayne Pros-
M chosen as alternate af-
the half-day interschool
was finished, Oth-
in the contest were William
Jim Kreuts, "Stu"
Darby Suiter and Bob
Winston Ellis,
Caplan, and John Mc-
lished by an employer, and the
rights of the employee's step-
daughter to such benefits. At
first glance, the obvious ar-
guments Would seem to center
on community property laws in
Texas in acertaining the daught-
er's rights, but most arguments
and briefs went past this and
centered their authorities and
efforts on seeking a definition
of property suitable to their
particular aide in the case.
The first of what SBA offi-
cers hope to become a regular
program at South Texas, attor-
neys from the Junior Bar telling
what it's like to practice in the
various fields, drew a standing-
room-only crowd Thursday, Ap-
ril 13. Six attorneys, each rep-
resenting a specialized area of
practice, told law students of
the practical problems and ad-
vantages arising in such prac-
tice. Many mentioned courses
which they felt either aided
them greatly in their specialty,
or was of little practical value.
Elton Lipnick, who graduated
from South Texas in 1962 and
is currently teaching Tax here,
spoke of the need to consider
the wide range of consequences
arising from a Tax Attorney's
approach. Jim Carrol, telling
istudents of his experience prac-
ticing with a large firm, sec-
onded Mr. Lipnick's comments
on Tax consequences of almost
iany legal action. John Brunson,
a Baylor Law grad, followed
with his comments on general
practice with a small firm.
Many students, viewing per-
sonal injury practice as the
"land of milk and honey"
Less Money
For Veterans
Some South Texas Veterans
who have been receiving bene-
fits under the "Cold War" GI
Bill will find less in their
check in the months to come.
Assistant Dean Garland Walker
was informed by the Houston
Director of the Veterans Admin-
istration that South Texas Col-
(plaintiff's side) listened with
eager ears as Nick Nichols dis-
pelled many notions that make
personal injury practice appear
as'"all play and no work". Mr.
Nichols, with the firm of Brown,
- Kronzer, Abraham, Watkins
and Steely, gave all present a
true picture of the practice in
such an area. Final speaker for
the evening was Don Stone, ac-
tive in criminal law and gov-
ernment practice.
After each attorney gave a
short summary of his area of
specialty, SBA President Stan
Krist then adjourned the gen-
eral session and each speaker
went to rooms where a more
detailed question and answer
period could ensue.
Both the attendance and en-
thusiasm showed this initial
session to be a highly success-
ful one, and more programs like
this are anticipated.
VA as a part time
the first
to full-time South Texas Vets
will be
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Law Wives Elect
Officers For '67
The South Texas College of
Law Wives Club elected new
officers at its dinner meeting
on March 31 held at the Hearty
Farmer. The new officers for
the 1967-1968 term are as fol-
lows: Mrs. Darryl Campbell,
President; Mrs. Leo Kissner,
Vice-President; Mrs. John Hoft,
Corresponding Secretary; Mrs.
Michael Haines, Secretary-
Treasurer; Mrs. Dewey Mea-
dows, Reporter, Mrs. Wayne
Prosper i, Parliamentarian; and
Mrs. Bob Gardner, Chlaplain.
the club sponsor a needy family
for th entire yeaay which will
enable the Club « better func-
tion in its role as a service or-
Dean Garland Walker met
with the student bar officers
at a session open to all students
in a question and answer period
on February 15. About twenty
students, in addition to the stu-
dent bar officers, were present
to air complaints ranging from
the lounge machines to late
grades, and suggest such chang-
es as separate graduation and
different bookstore hours.
If the students expected a
solution to their complaints they
generally left disappointed, as
Dean Walker for the most part
either dismissed the complaints
with a "beyond our control"
comment or defended the com-
plained of situation by describ-
ing the alternatives.
"Separate graduation is im-
possible this year, in that the
Law School and the College
share the same board of direc-
tors, hence prohibiting their
presence at the only open date
at two separate ceremonies,"
the Dean explained. If desired
next year, the Dean said sepa-
rate ceremonies could possibly
be worked out.
One possible result of the jie-
riod with Dean Walker is read-
ily apparent in the lounge. Ma-*
chines with hot selections were
mentioned as being sought, and
the Dean delivered in this area.
. Also fewer complaints and a
generally improved area have
resulted from this administra-
tive action. The Dean is to be
complimented for this much
needed improvement.
A complaint heard often this
time of year is "late" grades.
Dean Walker commented that
the office has no control over
part-time instructors, so the of-
fice is restricted here. These
part-time instructors are also
practicing attorneys and cannot
neglect their practice in order
to turn grades in a week or so
earlier than usual. (SEE EDI-
TORIAL)
One student suggested a
change .ini the releasing of
grades with posting of grades
for all to see, and students be-
ing assigned a number (to avoid \
"55" embarrassment). A num-
ber system of student identifi-
cation, such as social secui-iity
numbers as used by some law
schools, was deemed impractical
by the Dean.
Perhaps the most unwelcome
newts to come out of the :
was the first verification of a
frequently heard rumor, tuition
increase. Beginning in Septem-
ber, the Dean said that tuition
would go up from the present
$20.00 an hour to $25.00 an
hour, thuis enabling the school
to take over the entire building j
and add another full-time pro- j
fessor.
In other atcions taken by the j
Student Bar Association
ly, Jim Kruetz was appointed to I
fill the Vice-president's
created by
nation, and
selected to be
Winston Ellis was
serve again as
to the Student 1
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