Special Committee on Law Student Engagement
Leadership
Chair: Paul R. Kitch, Greer Burns & Crain LTD, Chicago, IL
Vice Chair: Ann Mueting, Mueting Raasch Group, Minneapolis, MN
Board Liaison: Christal A Sheppard, Ph.D., University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln, NE
In This Section
- AIPPI-US
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Amicus
- Antitrust Law
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Practice
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Practice
- Design Rights
- Diversity in IP Law
- Electronic and Computer Law
- Emerging Technologies
- AIPLA Fellows
- Food and Drug
- Harmonization
- International and Foreign Law
- International Trade Commission
- IP Law Associations
- IP Practice in China
- IP Practice in Europe
- IP Practice in Israel
- IP Practice in Japan
- IP Practice in Latin America
- IP Practice in the Asia Pacific
- IP Transactions
- Law Practice Management
- Legislation
- Membership
- Mentoring
- New Lawyers
- Online IP Enforcement & Anti-Counterfeiting Committee
- Online Programs
- Patent Agents
- Patent Cooperation Treaty Issues
- Patent Law
- Patent Litigation
- Patent Relations With the USPTO
- Privacy & Data Security
- Pro Bono
- Committee on the Profession
- Professional Programs
- PTAB Trial
- Public Appointments
- Special Committee on IP Support Specialists
- Special Committee on Law Student Engagement
- Standards and Open Source
- Trade Secret Law
- Trademark Law
- Trademark Litigation
- Trademark Treaties and International Law
- Trademark-Relations with the USPTO
- Women in IP Law
This Committee serves as a dedicated platform to connect law students with substantive legal practice areas, mentorship, and professional development.
Key Initiatives
Substantive Networking: Acts as a bridge between law students and practicing professionals in the IP fields.
Leadership Roles: Offers student-focused volunteer and micro-leadership positions—including update editors, newsletter contributors, social media coordinators, and event reporters.
Career Transition: Focuses on easing the transition from law student or J.D. candidate to practicing attorney through targeted webinars, conferences, and career resources.
How You Can Participate
Participation is open to all AIPLA members. Become an AIPLA member, log in, and join the committee in your profile. Once you join, please visit the Online Community and begin engaging with your peers.