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Instructor - American InterContinental University
Having served his country for more than 25 years, retired United States Army Reserve Captain Thomas Mengesha has built an accomplished record as a serviceman, lawyer, and educator. Mengesha joined the United States Army in 1983 and, during his term of service, was deployed to Panama, South Korea, and several times to Iraq, where he spent 2006 to 2008 in a combat zone. In the Army Reserve, Thomas Mengesha coordinated the United States Central Command Rest & Recuperation Leave Program for soldiers in the military theater of operations, and he played an instrumental role in developing policies to strengthen this program, which is dedicated to the health and stability of United States military personnel. Thomas Mengesha earned a number of awards, including four Army Commendation Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Medal (Expeditionary) and Global War on Terrorism Medal (Service), and a US Army ROTC Scholarship.
In 2009, based on his knowledge and experience in the Army Reserve, Thomas Mengesha wrote and published a book entitled The Service Member’s Guide to Deployment: What Every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine Should Know Prior to Being Deployed in order to help soldiers and their families prepare for deployment. In his book, Mengesha covers a number of topics, ranging from what to expect during the process to options for servicemen’s families to receive financial support while their loved one is deployed. Thomas Mengesha’s book has benefited many readers by addressing these common concerns.
While serving in the army, Thomas Mengesha also pursued an education and career in a number of other fields. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina and went on to earn his Master of Public Administration from The University of Akron. Mengesha then studied law at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, received his Juris Doctor, and now maintains his own law practice. Within his law firm, Thomas Mengesha focuses on wrongful injury claims, family law, immigration cases, criminal litigation, and sports and entertainment contracts. Thomas Mengesha also teaches business law and business ethics as an Adjunct Professor at American InterContinental University. He keeps a blog relating to law, advice for military families, and other topics at thomasmengesha.blogspot.com.
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Concentrations Available at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Thomas Mengesha
October, 2011
By Thomas Mengesha
An independent, American Bar Association-accredited law school based in the state of Michigan, the Thomas M. Cooley Law School currently stands as one of the largest and most diverse law schools in the United States. Students at Cooley have the opportunity to participate in a variety of legal disciplines, ranging from intellectual property and international law to business transactions and litigation. Here is a brief overview of some prominent academic concentrations available at Cooley.
Intellectual Property: One of the fastest-growing legal fields in countries across the world, this concentration includes concepts found in patent and trademark law, among others. With many nations feeling the impact of globalization, intellectual property rights has become one of the most contentious issues dividing developing nations and their wealthier counterparts. In addition to a world-class education in the tenets of intellectual property law, participants enjoy access to multiple externship placements in the United States and abroad.
Litigation: Another popular course of study at Cooley, the program in Litigation prepares students for their careers as criminal or civil litigators. Defined as the conduct of a lawsuit, litigation requires an extensive knowledge of courtroom procedure and precedent. However, because few lawsuits actually end in a full trial to conclusion, effective litigators must be well versed in skills such as alternative dispute resolution and negotiation. Through its series of clinics, Cooley allows students to gain the practical legal experience necessary to secure a quality job after graduation. Students at Cooley can also choose to participate in externships with private firms, public defenders, legal aids, and prosecutors.
Business Transactions: Through its Business Transactions program, Cooley teaches students how to structure, negotiate, and implement a variety of business transactions. Upon successful completion, students can expect to play an active role in a number of legal fields, including labor, business, sports, entertainment, and real estate. As with the majority of programs at Cooley, students in the Business Transaction curriculum enjoy access to several externship opportunities with government agencies, corporate counsel offices, and law firms that concentrate on business transactions.
Environmental Law: One of the most complex legal fields today, environmental law governs the interaction of people with the natural environment. Students in the Environmental Law program at Cooley have the chance to learn about a number of exciting topics that pertain to several legal fields.
To learn more about the academic concentrations available to students at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, visit the website at www.cooley.edu.
About the Author
An accomplished legal professional and published author, Thomas Mengesha currently functions as an Attorney with The Mengesha Firm, P.C., an Independent Representative with ACN Inc., and an Adjunct Professor at the American InterContinental University. Mengesha holds a J.D. from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Master of Public Administration from The University of Akron.
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