“Got a Minute?” with Mack McCann, 2L
Welcome to Ƶ’s “Got a Minute?” series. These are fun, short-answer interviews with 20 rapid-fire questions. We’ll find students throughout William H. Gates Hall as they study, wait for class or hangout with their classmates.
This week’s “Got a Minute?” interview is with Mack McCann, 2L.
Ƶ: Are you originally from Seattle, and if not, where?
Mack McCann (MM): I’m not originally from Seattle. I was born in Canada, grew up there until I was 13, and then moved to Georgia. Then I was in the military and ended up down in Rome, Georgia. It's 45 minutes northwest of Atlanta.
Ƶ: What's one interesting fact about where you're from?
MM: Rome, Georgia has the same statue that Rome has — the famous wolf with the cubs. Mussolini actually gifted the city of Rome that statue, and they still have it.
Ƶ: Where did you earn your undergraduate degree?
MM: Georgia Southern University. It's just outside of Savannah.
Ƶ: Did you take time off between undergrad and law school?
MM: Yeah, eight years. I joined the Navy, came out here and then lived in Spain for the last three years before law school.
Ƶ: Without looking, how many glass structures are in the courtyard?
MM: Three, right?
Ƶ: Four. Which fictional lawyer do you think would make the best law professor?
MM: Atticus Finch. Definitely.
Ƶ: What are you excited about for spring quarter?
MM: No Friday classes. Better weather. One step closer to the summer.
Ƶ: Which historical legal case would you time travel to witness in person?
MM: Brown v. Board of Education would be cool.
Ƶ: If you could give out one superlative to any professor, what would it be and who would you give it to?
MM: Funniest Professor would go to Professor Calandrillo.
Ƶ: What is the name of Atticus Finch’s small town in “To Kill a Mockingbird”?
MM: I should know this because I grew up in Georgia. I can't think of it right now. What is it?
Ƶ: Maycomb. Which Professor do you think would come up with the best legal joke?
MM: Maybe Professor Ross. He has more of a dry sense of humor. It might not hit right away, but it would leave you thinking about it.
Ƶ: Did you do anything fun for spring break?
MM: Not really. I went to a Mariners game, so that was cool, but, yeah, I just stayed in the area.
Ƶ: Name one professor that should give a TED talk and on what topic.
MM: I really like Chris Casillas for labor law. I think he could give a good TED talk on that because he's an administrative law judge working in labor law. So, I'll go with him.
Ƶ: If you could ask any professor for a book recommendation on anything that isn’t law-related, who would you ask and what would the subject be?
MM: I’ll go with Professor Butler, and I would just want a book on France.
Ƶ: If you had to argue in favor of wearing socks with sandals as a fashion trend in court, what would your opening statement be?
MM: Depends on the sandals. If you're wearing Birkenstocks, I would say “It doesn't look that bad.” But if you're wearing dad sandals with socks, that's not a great look.
Ƶ: What area of law would you like to pursue after you receive your J.D.?
MM: Changes all the time. I'm set to go back into the military doing JAG stuff. So, criminal law right now.
Ƶ: Which three historical or fictional characters would make up your legal dream team?
MM: Atticus Finch — definitely. Then Tom Cruise’s character from “A Few Good Men”, but I’d need Atticus Finch to keep him in line. And then Erin Brockovich.
Ƶ: If you weren't pursuing a law degree, what would you be doing instead?
MM: I'd probably be in education.
Ƶ: What's your favorite memory from law school so far?
MM: I had a good small section. We had a couple events with Professor Butler, our writing professor, outside of school that were pretty cool, like when we went to dinner together before Barristers Ball.
Ƶ: Finally, what's one interesting thing about you that people may not know?
MM: I don't think a lot of people know I'm Canadian — like an incognito Canadian. Also, I lived in Spain for three years.