Broadcaster Press 03 November 25, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com USD Law School honors Attorney General Marty Jackley By Sarah Wetzel For the Plain Talk Last Wednesday the Student Bar Association for the University of South Dakota School of Law recognized Attorney General Marty Jackley and awarded him ‘Volunteer of the Year’ for his incredible show of service to the school. “The Student Bar Association Volunteer Service Award recognizes an individual who has given their time to the student organization and the law school,” said Jennifer June Harvey, President of the Student Bar Association. “South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has been chosen for the Law School Service Award for the numerous trips he has made to the law school, never at the law school’s expense.” Even though trips to Vermillion come out of Jackley’s own pocket, according to him it is worth it. “It has really been easy for me to come out to the law school because people are willing to listen and frankly our best lawyers come from this school,” Jackley said. “I’m the one that should be recognizing the school, faculty and the students for all that you’ve given us.” Harvey said that Jackley was also chosen based on the fact that he provides informative and inspirational presentations and has created numerous internship and job opportunities for law school students. “Thank you to the Student Bar Association for selecting me,” Jackley said. “Everybody has said such nice things.” According to Dr. Roger Baron, one of the law school’s professors, Jackley was recently re-elected as Attorney General with a staggering 82% of the votes. “That’s got to be some sort of record,” Baron said. “I also learned this morning that Marty is currently the Presidentelect of the National Association of Attorneys General. This is a national organization comprised of Attorney Generals from all 50 states. I know you don’t get a position like that without also willing to be of service.” “Marty is the epitome of service,” Baron said. “He has set an example for me in my personal life that I strive to model after. On every one of his visits he’s always talked to me privately and said, ‘What can I do for you? What can I do for the law school?’” One thing he has done is creating internship and employment opportunities, according to Baron. “He’s opened up a number of positions,” Baron said. “He created positions that weren’t there before at the Attorney General’s office right off the bat and started hiring interns there. Some of those are successful lawyers today...He continues that tradition.” This is a tradition of service that started long before Jackley became Attorney General. “This school has done so much for me,” Jackley said. “It has really made my career continue on in a path that I’ve enjoyed and I owe that to the school so if there’s anything I can do, I’m committed as long as the students are willing to listen to me.” “When he first became US attorney in 2006 I asked him to speak to my civil procedures class and he came,” Baron said. “He’s come every year since then.” According to Baron, Jackley is always willing to go the extra mile, giving personal attention to the students by speaking oneon-one to them in the hallways after class. “Marty’s always been a friend to me, a friend to the law school,” Baron said. “He brings a message of hope. First year students kind of live in a constant cloud of doom anyway. His comments are usually well received by the first year students to think that you can actually do something with this degree in addition to just being a practicing lawyer.” This is a view expressed by Alafia Wright, one of the first-year students. “It’s really great to see the quality of education that’s provided by the law school and what it can do for your future career,” Wright said. “He was born in South Dakota. He came to school at the University of South Dakota’s school of law and was able to take that educational experience and transform himself into a leader in the public service. So for somebody like myself who looks to go into public service he’s a great role model in terms of hard work and doing the best that he can to give back to his nation and his state so it was a great opportunity to hear from him.” As he accepted the award, Jackley took the opportunity to give some of his famous inspirational words to the students who had gathered to hear him. “When I came here about 22 years ago I was a scared little engineer that didn’t know what I was doing,” he said. “What I’ve learned is that the faculty cares so much about you and your careers and they will stay with you throughout your careers. The teachers that I’ve had, they’ve all followed me, helped me anytime along the way. They won’t forget about you.” Even as it has become more difficult for Jackley to visit the school, he continues to show that he has not forgotten the students either. “I think coming to Vermillion when he lived in Sioux Falls was relatively easy to work into his schedule,” said Baron. “Coming from Pierre is a little more difficult but he’s never hesitated to give us the highest priority to come here and take care of our needs.” For an extended version of the story visit www.plaintalk.net BIRTHDAY WISHES! Help L’Nora Bylander celebrate her 95th birthday! Send a card to L’Nora Bylander: Centerville Care & Rehab, 500 Vermillion St., Centerville, SD 57014. Important Notice Important Notice rtant r There will be “NO SC SCHOOL” CHOOL” L” in the Vermillion School District on Monday, Ja Monday, January 5th ay anuary 5t due to a full day for Teacher In-Service. Classes will resume on Thanks for making the 2014 Native American Day Day Pow Wow possible! 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