CURRICULUM VITAE LAWRENCE A. DUBIN

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE LAWRENCE A. DUBIN Residence: 380 Wimbleton Drive Birmingham, MI Telephone: (248) Present Position: ` ladonlaw@aol.com Professor of Law University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 651 E. Jefferson Avenue Detroit, Michigan (313) dubinla@udmercy.edu 1. Degrees: University of Michigan Major in Economics B.A. Degree, 1963 University of Michigan Law School J.D. Degree, Employment History: 1966 to Instructor, Cleveland State University to Partner in law firm of Gage, Brukoff, Dubin & Siudara Southfield, Michigan to Present -- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. 3. Production of Educational Programs and Public Television Documentaries: "Group Discussions on Divorce," conceived, written and moderated by Lawrence A. Dubin, and published in the catalogue of films for Macomb County Community College. (1973) "Professional Misconduct: Conversations with Victims," a video documentary on lawyer misconduct from the victim's perspective. This program has been distributed through Law Enforcement Assistance Administration funds to every law school in the United States. (1977) "Lawyer Misconduct: A Consumer's Perspective." This program was funded by 1

2 Michigan Council for the Humanities. (1978) "Men and Women After the Revolution." This nationally aired public television documentary was filmed by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Michigan Council for the Humanities and other public television stations. I was Project Director and Associate Producer. "The Law School Experience: Conversations with Students." This program is used in many law schools throughout the United States. (1984) "What Went Wrong? Conversations with Disciplined Lawyers?" This program was funded by the Michigan State Bar Foundation. This program is used in many law schools throughout the United States. (1985). This program was reviewed in the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Vol. 1, No. 3. (1988) "Family Law from the Client's Perspective: Conversations with Divorced People." This program was funded by the Michigan State Bar Foundation. This program is used in many law schools throughout the United States. (1986) "Legal Heroes." This public television program has aired in Michigan and will be offered to other public television stations across the country. This program was funded by the Michigan Council for the Arts and The Michigan State Bar Foundation. (1988) The program is reviewed in The Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Vol. 3, No. 2. (1989) "Civility Among Lawyers: A Self-examination." This program was funded by the State Bar Of Michigan's Task Force On Professionalism and is to be used by bar groups and law schools throughout the state (1990). "I Stand By the Accused." This public television program aired in Michigan and will be offered to other public television stations across the country. (1991), In 2005, distributed to every law school in the United States. "A Lawyer Made In Heaven; The Virgil Hawkins Story." This public television program was aired in Michigan and will be offered to public television stations around the country. (1993) In 2005, distributed to every law school in the United States. "Lawyers Who Advertise on Television: In Their Own Defense." This program was funded by the University of South Carolina Center, for Law, the Legal Profession and Public Policy. (1993) 2

3 4. Special Awards: A Day In The Life of Law School Teaching." This program was funded by the Institute for Law School Teaching, Gonzaga University. (1994) The Law School Experience at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Summer (2003) Vol. 80, Issue 4 The Legal Profession s Hidden Secret: Substance Abuse. This program was funded in part by the Oakland County Bar Association Foundation and a copy of the program has been provided to every ABA accredited American Law School. (2004) The Law School experience for African-Americans (2005) Becoming a Lawyer: Conversation with Recent African-American Law School Graduates, hosted by Dennis Archer (2005) From Disgrace to Redemption : A Tale of Two Lawyers, distributed by University of Detroit Mercy School of Law to every law school in the United States (2006) The Law Firm Program at UD Mercy School of Law, (2007) 1999 recipient of the James T. Barnes, Sr. Memorial Faculty Scholar Award. Elected "Professor of the Year" by the entire student body for at the University of Detroit School of Law. Selected as a member of the Michigan State Bar Foundation Fellows Program Received the Annual "Barnes" Award for Faculty Excellence at the University of Detroit School of Law, (May, 1990). "I Stand by the Accused" was selected as a winner in the 1992 State Bar of Michigan's Annual Wade H. McCree, Jr. Awards for the Advancement of Justice competition. Received President's Award for Faculty Excellence, University of Detroit Mercy, (1996) Recipient of Philip J. McElroy Endowed Chair, (1998). 3

4 5. Official Appointments: Appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court as a Commissioner to the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission for a five year term in October, Subsequently elected Vice Chairman and Chairman. Reappointed for a second term in October, Term expired September 30, Appointed by State Bar of Michigan to its Task Force on Professionalism (September, 1988). Appointed by State Bar of Michigan to Standing Committee on Grievance commencing 1989 to Appointed by State Bar of Michigan to its Task Force on Procedural Disciplinary Rules (2009) 6. Newspaper Writing Experience: 7. Courses Taught: 8. Published Books: Wrote weekly column for the Oakland Press, Pontiac, Michigan, entitled "You and the Law," from 1981 to Front Page News Special Writer, The Detroit News, Regular ethics column for the National Law Journal from 1990 to Evidence Professional Responsibility Trial Practice Civil Procedure Law and Psychiatry Seminar; Advanced Professional Responsibility Issues Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure. This book was published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in 1989 and was updated through The book was co-authored with Michael Schwartz. Trial Practice Problems and Case Files With Video Component (1990). This book is coauthored with Edward Stein and published by Anderson Publishing Co. Trial Practice (1991). This book is co-authored with Professor Thomas Guernsey and published by Anderson Publishing Co. Michigan Evidence (1992). This book is co-authored with Professor Glen Weissenberger and published by Anderson Publishing Co. This book is updated yearly. 4

5 9. Published Articles: "Improving the Relationship Between Mental Health Workers and Lawyers," Psychology, Psychiatry & Behavior, Volume 2, No. 1, 1977, co-authored with Buxton and Haller. "Professional Misconduct: Conversations with Victims," Teaching Professional Responsibility, University of Detroit Press, pp , 1979; reprinted in part, in American Bar Association's National Workshop on Disciplinary Law (1978). "Lawyers and the Juvenile Court as Therapeutic Adjuncts," Legal Aspects of Medical Practice, co-authored with Buxton and Haller, (February, 1978). "Teaching Psychiatry to Law Students: Towards a Replicable Model," New England Law Review, Vol. 13, No. 2, 1978, co-authored with Buxton. "Lawyers Can Avoid Meritless Grievances," 46 Detroit Lawyer 17, No. 4 (1978). "Procrastination: An Enemy of the Busy Lawyer," 46 Detroit Lawyer 21, No. 6 (1978). "Lawyering Can Be Dangerous to Your Health," Bar Leader, Vol. 4, No. 6, p. 26, June Published by the American Bar Association as reprinted from 47 Detroit Lawyer 14, No. 1, (1979). "Family Court Judges are Only People: But More is Required," Vol. 1 Whittier Law Review No. 2, 1979, co-authored with Buxton. "Parental Rights of the Unwed Father," Michigan State Bar Journal, (March, 1979). "Lawyer Responsibility: The Victim's Perspective," Malpractice Concerns for Practicing Attorneys, 1979, published by the University of Detroit Science & Law Continuing Legal Education and offered for sale to the practicing lawyers in the state of Michigan. "The Use of the Legal System as a Mental Health Service for Children," the Journal of Psychiatry and Law, (Spring, 1979), co-authored with Buxton and Haller. "The Role of Law School in Balancing a Lawyer's Personal and Professional Life," the Journal of Psychiatry and Law, Vol. 10, No. 1 (1982). "Attorney Lien: An Ethical Trap For the Unwary," Vol. 62, Michigan Bar Journal (November, 1983). "Survey and Analysis of Michigan's Disciplinary System For Lawyers," Vol. 61, University of Detroit Journal of Urban Law, No. 1 (1983) (co-authored with Michael Schwartz). "Keeping the Client Informed: The Ethical and Practical Aspects," Michigan Bar Journal, (March, 1985). The monthly "Ethics" column for the American Bar Association, Student Lawyer. ( ) 5

6 The monthly "Ethics" column for the National Law Journal (1988 to present). "Sex and the Divorce Lawyer: Is the Client Off Limits?" The Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Vol. 1, No. 3 (1988). "Recent Changes In Michigan Disciplinary Procedure: A Job Unfinished" co-authored with Michael Schwartz. University of Detroit Law Review, Vol. 65 (Spring, 1989). "Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct v. Michigan Code of Professional Responsibility," co-authored with Michael Schwartz, The Wayne Law Review, Vol. 35, No. 2 (Winter, 1989). "Professionalism Among Lawyers: The Law School Role," Michigan Bar Journal, September Reprinted in the Professional Lawyer, American Bar Association Center For Professional Responsibility. "Civility Among Lawyer: A Video Self-Examination," Michigan Bar Journal (September, 1990). "The Case Against Non-Refundable Retainer Agreements," Michigan Bar Journal (February, 1995). "How the Michigan Supreme Court Can Better Protect the Public From Bad Lawyers: The Ball is in Their Court", University of Detroit Mercy Law Review, vol. 73, no.4 (Summer, 1996). "The Need For A Mandatory Fee Agreement Rule", Vol. 31, no. l, Oklahoma Law- Review (1997). "Are Lawyers Entitled To Free Speech?", University of Detroit Mercy School of Law alumni news magazine, The Docket (Spring, 1998). "Virgil Hawkins: A One-Man Civil Rights Movement," University of Florida Law Review, Vol. L1, No. 5, P. 913 (December, 1999). "Story Telling To Inspire Law Students, Michigan Bar Journal (December, 2001). "Why Communicating With Clients Matters," Published By Institute Of Continuing Legal Education As Part of Program Entitled, 'The Ethics of Practice Management Avoiding The Perils & Pitfalls" (November, 2001). "Advice To Prospective Law Students," University of Detroit Mercy Law Review, Vol. 80, Issue 4 (Summer, 2003) p.475 "The Legal Profession's Hidden Secret: Substance Abuse." Michigan Bar Journal September 2004). Fieger, Civility and the First Amendment: Should The Mouth That Roared Be Silenced? University of Detroit Mercy Law Review, Vol. 83, Spring (2005) 6

7 10. Professional Organizations: 11. Book Chapter: State Bar of Michigan, admitted in American Bar Association Authored the chapter on the subject of Legal Ethics in the Michigan Basic Practice Handbook, Institute of Continuing Legal Education (1990), (1995), (2000) & (2005) & (2010) with annual supplements. 12. Testimony Before Legislature: 13. Recent Speeches: Testified before Michigan House of Representatives Judiciary Committee on Recusal Rule for Michigan Supreme Court Justices (2009) March, 2010: To the Saginaw County Bar on the Michigan Rules of Evidence April, 2010: To the Baldwin Library, Birmingham, Michigan on the popularity of legal fiction August, 2010: To Annual Meeting of Michigan Judges at the Grand Hotel on whether lawyers should have full free speech rights to criticize judges. 7