President: Sara Feinstein: saf@uchicago.edu

Vice President:

Treasurer: Eric Gyasi: egyasi@uchicago.edu

Secretary: Melissa Phan: mphan@uchicago.edu

Committee Liaison: Teddy Moges: tmoges@uchicago.edu

3L Representatives: Robert Baca, Allison Lee, Kathy Lee, Erin Lichtenstein, Ralph Perez

2L Representatives: Katrina Gossett, Eric Gyasi, Teddy Moges, Melissa Phan, Carlos Soto

1L Representatives:

LLM Representative:

LSA plays four major roles in students' lives at the Law School:

1. Planning Schoolwide Events LSA plans several events that allow Law Students to socialize together outside of the Law School. Each quarter features one "mega-party" in downtown Chicago, with the "Party of the First Part" in fall, "Over the Hump" in winter, and "Spring Formal" in spring. Throughout the year, LSA also sponsors events both in and out of the Law School. This past year featured get-togethers at the Law School (e.g., barbecues, etc.), as well as trips to various athletic/cultural events (e.g., Cubs, Blue Man Group, etc.).

2. Overseeing Student Organizations Another major responsibility of LSA is overseeing the Law School's nearly thirty Student Organizations. This role includes providing funding (approximately $34,000 annually), as well as working with the various groups to access funding from various other sources. Each year, LSA also works with individuals who seek to start new organizations to ensure continued vitality and diversity in the range of activities available to students.

3. If you wish to become an official Law School Organization, you should speak with Sara Feinstein, LSA President. You will most likely be asked to draft a proposal for presentation at one of the weekly LSA meetings. You explain the purpose of the organization and submit a proposed budget. LSA will then vote on your allocation. Once you become an official Law School organization, the name of your group may be listed in appropriate law school directories and publications. In addition, you will qualify for tax exempt status when making purchases (see Lisa Alvarez for a tax exempt letter). Student groups should consider requesting additional funding from the University's Student Government ("SG").

4. Working with Administration on Strategic DecisionsLSA represents student concerns to the Administration on several important fronts. LSA sponsors a quarterly "Town Hall" with the Dean, in which students can voice their concerns directly to the Dean. Moreover, LSA administers an annual Student Satisfaction Survey, which it then uses to press for improvements in specific areas.

5. Working with Administration on Institutional and Planning Decisions LSA representatives also regularly interact with the Administration in making institutional planning decisions. To assist in this task, LSA has formed several committees: Academic Affairs (dealing with curriculum, appointments, etc.); Employment (working with Office of Career Services to better students' clerkship and career opportunities); Open to all students, these committees make specific recommendations to LSA about changes that would improve the Law School.

Any questions or feedback is always welcome! Feel free to contact Sara Feinstein or any of the LSA representatives directly.

University Student Government

Becoming a Recognized Student Organization within the University