Five Cooley Law School professors participated in the Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, July 17-20, with the theme, “The Best Is Yet to Come.”
Cooley professors Brad Charles, Mark Cooney, Barbara Anna Kalinowski, and Matt Marin participated in sessions throughout the conference, while Distinguished Professor Emeritus Joseph Kimble was recognized by the LWI Board of Directors as the 2024 recipient of the Golden Pen Award.
“Joseph Kimble's commitment to promoting plain language in legal writing has been extraordinary, with a global impact that has helped countless people understand their rights and duties,” stated the LWI Board. “Although the Golden Pen Award is usually given to someone who is not a member of the LWI community, Joe's remarkable achievements and unique contributions transcend legal writing academics, warranting this special recognition.”
Kimble taught legal writing at Cooley for 30 years. He has been the editor of the Plain Language column in the Michigan Bar Journal for 36 years, and published the second edition of his book “Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please: The Case for Plain Language in Business, Government, and Law.”
He also served as drafting consultant on the projects to rewrite the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Evidence, and Bankruptcy Procedure, as well as the Michigan Rules of Evidence.
“Joe’s advocacy for the fair treatment of legal-writing professors has set a precedent by convincing his school to put writing faculty on tenure track, leading to broader recognition and equality for legal-writing professionals,” the LWI Board stated. “This groundbreaking work has helped other legal-writing professors fight for their rights. Overall, Joe's relentless dedication and significant contributions to plain language and legal-writing education make him an exemplary recipient of the Golden Pen Award.”
Additionally, Charles, a professor at Cooley’s Lansing campus, served as a mentor in a conference session designed to help new writing professors learn to give informative student feedback. Charles teaches Research & Writing, Advocacy, and International Advocacy.
Cooney, chair of Cooley’s Research & Writing Department and teaches Research & Writing, Advocacy, Scholarly Writing, and Drafting, presented, “There’s a Hole in the Safety Net: How Legalese Jeopardizes Enforceability.”
Kalinowski, a professor at Cooley’s Tampa Bay campus, serves as the faculty advisor to the Tampa campus Moot Court Board. While at Cooley, she has taught Research and Writing, Advocacy, Advanced Writing, Appellate Advocacy, and Evidence.
Marin, director of Academic Support Services, co-presented, “The Power of Words: Achieving Inclusivity in Legal Language.” He teaches Contracts & Torts and oversees Cooley’s dean’s fellows peer-education program.
Cooley professors Brad Charles, Mark Cooney, Barbara Anna Kalinowski, and Matt Marin participated in sessions throughout the conference, while Distinguished Professor Emeritus Joseph Kimble was recognized by the LWI Board of Directors as the 2024 recipient of the Golden Pen Award.
“Joseph Kimble's commitment to promoting plain language in legal writing has been extraordinary, with a global impact that has helped countless people understand their rights and duties,” stated the LWI Board. “Although the Golden Pen Award is usually given to someone who is not a member of the LWI community, Joe's remarkable achievements and unique contributions transcend legal writing academics, warranting this special recognition.”
Kimble taught legal writing at Cooley for 30 years. He has been the editor of the Plain Language column in the Michigan Bar Journal for 36 years, and published the second edition of his book “Writing for Dollars, Writing to Please: The Case for Plain Language in Business, Government, and Law.”
He also served as drafting consultant on the projects to rewrite the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Evidence, and Bankruptcy Procedure, as well as the Michigan Rules of Evidence.
“Joe’s advocacy for the fair treatment of legal-writing professors has set a precedent by convincing his school to put writing faculty on tenure track, leading to broader recognition and equality for legal-writing professionals,” the LWI Board stated. “This groundbreaking work has helped other legal-writing professors fight for their rights. Overall, Joe's relentless dedication and significant contributions to plain language and legal-writing education make him an exemplary recipient of the Golden Pen Award.”
Additionally, Charles, a professor at Cooley’s Lansing campus, served as a mentor in a conference session designed to help new writing professors learn to give informative student feedback. Charles teaches Research & Writing, Advocacy, and International Advocacy.
Cooney, chair of Cooley’s Research & Writing Department and teaches Research & Writing, Advocacy, Scholarly Writing, and Drafting, presented, “There’s a Hole in the Safety Net: How Legalese Jeopardizes Enforceability.”
Kalinowski, a professor at Cooley’s Tampa Bay campus, serves as the faculty advisor to the Tampa campus Moot Court Board. While at Cooley, she has taught Research and Writing, Advocacy, Advanced Writing, Appellate Advocacy, and Evidence.
Marin, director of Academic Support Services, co-presented, “The Power of Words: Achieving Inclusivity in Legal Language.” He teaches Contracts & Torts and oversees Cooley’s dean’s fellows peer-education program.
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