Headnoter - September 2024
INTRODUCING THE 2024 - 2027 COUNCIL OF PHI DELTA PHI
Javier C. Suárez is a resourceful legal professional specializing in Foreign Trade & Customs law. As Managing Partner at Suárez Tijerina, he has successfully guided the boutique law firm to a distinguished position in the Banking & Finance sector. Prior to founding Suárez Tijerina, Javier accumulated extensive experience in top-tier law firms and federal courts, which laid the foundation for his strategic approach to legal practice. With over 12 years of experience as a Professor of Law, Javier is deeply committed to legal education and the advancement of professional ethics. His recent performance as President of ANADE Nuevo León —a regional branch of Mexico’s premier association for corporate legal professionals— has led to historic milestones in membership growth and charity fundraising. Now, as the 58th President of Phi Delta Phi, Javier is focused on shaping the ‘Phi 200 Vision’, a roadmap designed to transform the Society into a results-driven organization that upholds the highest standards of professional ethics and legal excellence, guiding and inspiring future generations as the Fraternity approaches its 200th anniversary in 2069.
Timo N. Ernst is a dedicated legal scholar and PhD researcher with a focus on corporate law, particularly in the private equity and venture capital sectors. As a jurist working at the Frankfurt office of the prestigious American law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, he has worked on numerous large-scale private equity and venture capital transactions for the firm's clients. His experience spans top-tier American and German law firms. Formerly serving as the Magister of Michael Hoffmann-Becking Inn in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, Timo demonstrated his exceptional leadership by significantly boosting participation, attracting new members, and launching a multifaceted program of events. Now, as the Vice President of Phi Delta Phi, he shares the vision of transforming the Honor Society in alignment with the 'Phi 200 Vision'. Timo's goal is to elevate Phi Delta Phi to its highest potential, ensuring it stands as a beacon of professional ethics and legal distinction as it approaches its bicentennial anniversary in 2069.
Mariana Macías studied criminology with a specialization in crime prevention. She is a lawyer specializing in tax law, and holds a master's degree in energy law and sustainability. Since 2017, Mariana has implemented compliance programs in private sector organizations. She has been a member of ANADE Nuevo León since 2019 and has coordinated the Compliance Committee for two terms.
As a member of Phi Delta Phi, she served as Magister of the Ayala Villarreal Inn, Province Assistant, President of Province 28, and is currently responsible for all Phi Delta Phi provinces in Mexico, aiming to share best practices from Province 28.
Mariana is passionate about volunteering and firmly believes that companies can create significant positive impacts on the communities where they operate, leading to sustained growth for the population.
With over ten years of experience, Carlos is a bilingual lawyer trained in both Mexico and the United States. He began his career as a transactions and dispute resolution associate, then transitioned to an in-house counsel role for a multinational company. After earning a Bachelor of Laws and a master’s degree in tax law in Mexico, he earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) at the University of Chicago Law School. In addition, along with his wife, he has been running a profitable legal translation firm for the past five years. His diverse background includes being born in Texas and raised in Chihuahua, living in Monterrey for over ten years, moving to Chicago for his LL.M., and later relocating to Washington D.C. to join White & Case’s international arbitration practice. He holds dual citizenship in Mexico and the United States and has studied in Mexico, France, the UK, and the US. Finally, he is a husband and a father of one (soon two). Carlos joined Phi Delta Phi in 2010 as a member of the Garcia Rendon Inn. He later became part of the Monterrey Barrister Inn and eventually joined the Chihuahua Barrister Inn.
Josua Kullen is currently studying law at the University of Münster, Germany, and will graduate this year. His academic journey took him through the universities of Trier, Konstanz, and Helsinki before finally arriving in Münster. There, he discovered a new passion for tax law during his ongoing specialization in his studies. Working at various international law firms and consulting firms such as Hogan Lovells and KPMG, he has gained valuable experience that will aid him not only in his future professional endeavors but also in his leadership role within the Legal Honor Society of Phi Delta Phi.
?Having served as Magister of Udo Di Fabio Inn in Konstanz, Magister and Founder of Rudolf Rengier Inn in Münster, and being named Graduate of the Year in 2024, Josua is excited to be more deeply involved in Phi Delta Phi leadership as a newly elected member of the General Council. One of his main goals for the upcoming years is to expand Phi Delta Phi to a variety of new universities, not only in Germany but also across Europe. He is very much looking forward to working with an amazing team of highly motivated Council members and Phis from all over the world!
INTRODUCING THE 2024 - 2027 COURT OF APPEALS OF PHI DELTA PHI
PHI DELTA PHI MENTOR PROGRAM
We are excited to announce that the Phi Delta Phi Mentor Program is back this Fall! This initiative aims to foster growth, development, and a sense of community within our society. We believe that mentorship is a powerful tool for personal and professional development, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join.
Mentorship is incredibly important for our student members. Help bridge the gap between school and practice, give professional and ethical guidance, network, and help the next generation of Phis grow into the next generation of lawyers!
Apply to the Phi Delta Phi Mentor Program by October 1st.
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THE BALFOUR SCHOLARSHIPS
Once again this Fall, Phi Delta Phi will award members with thousands of dollars for the Balfour, Balfour International Exchange and Balfour Minority Scholarships.
Thanks to a series of continuing grants from the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, the PDP Legal Institute has distributed over $400,000 in scholarship service awards. Interest income from the Balfour scholarship grants will provide several grants this academic year. Login and apply by November 1st.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Layce Yamauchi is a 3L at the University of Hawai?i William S. Richardson School of Law. Born and raised on Maui, she is proud to be actively involved in Hawai?i’s only PDP chapter. As the current Magister of the Richardson Inn Chapter of PDP, Layce is focused on efforts to revive and enhance the organization’s presence in Hawai?i. Her drive stems from a personal connection to PDP, having been positively impacted by the organization before she began her studies at Richardson. Layce’s vision includes not only increasing engagement within her school but also establishing a sustainable framework for local mentorship that bridges current students with experienced alumni.
Layce is a member of the University of Hawai?i Law Review and has externed for the Honorable Karen T. Nakasone of the Hawai?i Intermediate Court of Appeals. Prior to law school, Layce worked in the government affairs sector and at the Hawai?i State Legislature as a staffer for the Speaker of the Hawai?i House of Representatives. This role allowed her to engage with legislative processes and understand the intricacies of policymaking, further fueling her interest in legal and public service.
Outside of her professional and academic commitments, Layce is passionate about staying informed on politics locally and internationally, practicing karate, spending time at the beach, and traveling abroad.
PDP MEMBER JOB BOARD
Member Exclusive - Open Position Marketing! Are you looking to hire? Does your firm or business have open positions? Post your openings with Phi Delta Phi. Don’t miss out on this exclusive member benefit and the chance to hire the best of the best. Hire a fellow Phi! You will be able to advertise your job openings to the entire PDP community and bring in candidates that are made up of the best law students and alumni in the world. Phi Delta Phi has tens of thousands of alumni with experience, and top of their class law students who are looking for internships, externships and post-graduate positions.?
We will do the work for you! Just?email us ([email protected])?the information or post, and we will promote your open position in the member job board, on LinkedIn and in our newsletter.
INN ANNIVERSARIES
Universidad Intercontinental - Rojina Villegas Inn - September 6, 1991
University of Dayton School of Law - Stewart Inn - September 22, 1978
Villanova University School of Law - O'Connor Inn - September 23, 1982
Ohio Northern University College of Law - Scalia Inn - September 25, 1986
?University of Colorado Law School - Charles S. Thomas Inn - September 28, 1907