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22nd Annual PILS Auction–An Interview with Nicole Brandemuehl

Post author:Melissa Love Koenig
Post published:February 12, 2015
Post category:Marquette Law School Public

The 22nd Annual Howard B. Eisenberg Do-Gooders’ Auction on behalf of the Law School’s Public Interest Law Society (PILS) will be held in the evening on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Law School. Proceeds from the event go to support PILS fellowships to enable Marquette law students to do public interest work in the summer. Nicole Brandemuehl, a current law student, shares her experience here as a PILS fellow. Besides her work as a PILS fellow, Nicole is helping to organize this year’s auction.

Where did you work as a PILS fellow?

I worked at the Milwaukee County Public Defender’s Office in the Felony Trial Division and the Early Intervention Team.

What kind of work did you do there?

My work was split, half with felony and Chapter 980 cases, and half with cases in the Early Intervention Program. I interacted heavily with clients, which included intake, interviewing the client on their social history, and going through reports with them. These client interactions gave me a chance to see many correctional institutions, including the Milwaukee County Jail, House of Corrections in Franklin, Wisconsin, and Sandridge Treatment Facility. I also received plenty of opportunities to research, as well as to write motions and other various court documents.

22nd Annual Howard B. Eisenberg Do-Gooders’ Auction–Live Auction Items

Post author:Melissa Love Koenig
Post published:February 12, 2015
Post category:Marquette Law School Public

The 22nd Annual Howard B. Eisenberg Do-Gooders’ Auction on behalf of the Law School’s Public Interest Law Society (PILS) will be held in the evening on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Law School. Proceeds from the event go to support PILS fellowships to enable Marquette law students to do public interest work in the summer. Here are this year’s wonderful live auction items:

L1—Bowling with Dean Kearney and Mike Gousha

Six students will have the priceless opportunity to join Dean Kearney and Mike Gousha as members of their faculty bowling team for the ever-popular “Bowling with Faculty” annual competition. On Tuesday, May 12, 2015, all faculty bowling teams will enjoy a group dinner together at a local restaurant followed by an evening of fiercely competitive bowling. This auction item includes dinner and cocktails, bowling, and an evening of unparalleled fun as the faculty teams battle each other for the championship of this year’s competition. Value: Priceless Donors: Dean Kearney and Mike Gousha

L2—Reclaimed Beauty

Make an environmental statement and show off your sense of style with this one-of-a-kind reclaimed wooden cabinet. Value: $850. Donors: Pam and Mike Ceccato and Steinhafels

L3—Toss This!

Show your Marquette spirit by purchasing this MU-Themed Cornhole Set. All included items are homemade—from the bean bags to the boards themselves. Don’t show up to another tailgate or summer picnic without this incredible item. MU Rah Rah! Value: Priceless Donors: Tyler Coppage and Family

22nd Annual Howard B. Eisenberg Do-Gooders’ Auction–An Interview with Katherine Seelow

Post author:Melissa Love Koenig
Post published:February 11, 2015
Post category:Legal Practice Legal Profession Marquette Law School Pro Bono Public

The 22nd Annual Howard B. Eisenberg Do-Gooders’ Auction on behalf of the Law School’s Public Interest Law Society (PILS) will be held in the evening on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Law School. Proceeds from the event go to support PILS fellowships to enable Marquette law students to do public interest work in the summer. Katherine Seelow, a current law student, shares her experience here as a PILS fellow. Besides her work as a PILS fellow, Katherine is helping to organize this year’s auction.

Where did you work as a PILS fellow?

I was lucky enough to be a fellow twice-over. First, I worked for the Milwaukee Justice Center. Next, I worked at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, in the Felony Trial Division.

What kind of work did you do there?

At the Milwaukee Justice Center I worked the Family Law Help Desk, helping the pro-se litigants with a wide variety of family law issues fill out the appropriate paperwork. Additionally I was able to conduct research on family law issues and participate in tracking the progress of MJC clients. At the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, I was assigned to a trial team and helped them organize discovery on felony, criminal cases. I was also able to appear on the record under the 711 Student Practice Rule.

How was the experience meaningful to you?

My experience at the MJC was meaningful to me because it gave me great experience working with clients, one-on-one, which is not something you often get to do as a rising 2L. My experience as a Law Clerk with the Cook County State’s Attorney was meaningful because I got to prepare and handle cases on the record.