Sarah McFarlane Polly
Associate Dean for Student Services
Email:
smp20@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-5139
Education
- B.A. (Political Science and Psychology), Bennington College, Bennington, VT
- J.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Professional Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Member, Diversity Action Committee Member; Chair, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Legal Academy; Member, Lawyers Mental Health & Wellness Task Force
- American Bar Association
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Related Experience
- Nine years with the School of Law (seven in CSO; three in Student Services)
- Legal employment with legal aid (as lawyer for three years, law clerk for two years) and a law firm (one year)
- Internships with various non-profits, including the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Metro Cleveland and the ACLU of Ohio
Q&A
Favorite aspect of law school
In addition to the interesting and challenging nature of the material and education, I was especially happy to start gaining legal work experience the summer after my first year. I also made some wonderful friends in law school.
Favorite class in law school
Criminal Procedure because my professor was also the dean at the time and a former sheriff. I appreciated that he brought the law enforcement perspective to the class. I also really enjoyed Legislation with an adjunct who is now Ohio’s Attorney General; he would push and push in his questioning of you until you finally hit a wall.
Advice for law students
You can maintain balance in your life while also being fully committed to law school and learning. You’ll have less time to do the things you enjoy outside of school, but you can fit them in. And please get good sleep; you’re young, but you still need it. Finally, ask for help if you need it; there are so many support services and supportive people here.
Favorite places in Cleveland
Metroparks, Rocky River Park, West Side Market, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Sokolowski’s University Inn, Lola, Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Favorite non-work activities
Spending time with my family and travel. I also try to be physically active, enjoy the outdoors, and read an occasional book.
Patricia Kim Harbold
Director of Student Services
Email:
pmk10@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-6615
Education
- B.A. (Psychology), Bates College, Lewiston, ME
- J.D., The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
- M.A. (Social Psychology), Kent State University, Kent, OH
Professional Affiliations
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Related Experience
- Eight years with the School of Law (Admissions and Student Services)
- Legal employment with Jones, Day (Cleveland); internship with a Family Law attorney; and, clerkship with the Public Defenders Office – Juvenile Division.
Q&A
Favorite aspect of law school
The law affects every area of life, so I loved learning about what affects and drives our society and beyond. Law school made me more aware of our world and the politics governing our society. In a nutshell, it made me smarter. I’m also very grateful for the friends I made in law school.
Favorite class in law school
Torts – how could you not like learning about torts?
Advice for law students
Live your life – workout, socialize, read non-legal books, watch movies – just take breaks from the grind of law school. Yes, you need to prioritize and focus on school, but you need balance. It’s important to take a step back and relax.
Favorite places in Cleveland
Restaurants: Pacific East (Asian), Tree Country (Asian), Pier W (Seafood), Lola’s Bistro (American), Darna (Moroccan)
Parks: Chagrin Reservation, Shaker Lakes
Shopping: Knuth’s, Anthropologie, Nordstroms Rack, and of course, Beachwood Mall
Favorite non-work activities
Spending time with my family, working out, hiking, reading, watching tivo’d shows, having/going to dinner parties, and nights out with my girlfriends.