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Oct 16, 2008 National Lawyer's Guild Convention - SHN Press Release

  • Organization: Student Hurricane Network
  • Author: Gwynne Kizer at gwynne.kizer@gmail.com
  • Document Type: Article/News
  • Date Created: Thursday, October 02, 2008
  • Submitted: Thursday, October 02, 2008
  • Attachment(s): DOC

Detroit, MI - On Sunday October 19, 2008, the Student Hurricane Network (SHN) will present a panel at the National Lawyers Guild Convention. Drawing from their experiences with SHN, these leaders will explore tactics they use to mobilize volunteer law students from around the country to volunteer on recovery and rebuilding efforts in the Gulf Coast.

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