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Student Organizations

BSL Presents: From Out-of-state to MKE Attorney Panel

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 12:00pm • Room 263

Beyond State Lines Law Society presents our first Attorney Panel: From Out-of-state to MKE.

This panel aims to present students with attorneys who have made Wisconsin home after law school. Our panelists will include: 

  • Jeremy McKenzie, Senior Counsel, Property Development at Kohl's
  • Theresa Correa, Litigation Associate at Godfrey & Kahn
  • Ryan Onosko, Senior Counsel, Corporate at Kohl's
  • Scott LeBlanc, Partner, Labor and Employment at Husch Blackwell

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here so we can order lunch and include any questions you want to have answered by the panelists. There will be open time for questions during the panel as well. We will see you there!

Contact: Mariana Calvo Argus
Academics

1Ls and 2Ls: Apply to be a Fall ASP Leader

The Academic Success Program is pleased to open its application for fall 2026 doctrinal course (i.e., Contracts, Criminal Law, and Torts) ASP leaders. ASP leaders assist 1Ls with a variety of academic-related matters, including developing effective study habits, reviewing key course material, and preparing for examinations. The following qualities will guide the selection of ASP leaders:

  • the desire, care, and creativity to assist students in developing effective learning strategies and in welcoming them to our community;
  • the ability to communicate effectively with students and faculty members;
  • the analytic skills essential to success as a law student; and
  • the professionalism to fulfill a commitment that spans the majority of a semester, regardless of other existing or potential demands.

ASP leaders perform their work in exchange for two academic credits. ASP leaders are required to attend a training session before the start of the fall semester; hold weekly sessions with a partner; and observe every meeting of their professor’s course until the last two weeks of the regular semester. Applicants must have completed the 1L curriculum before this coming fall and must have received an honors grade in a course to serve as its ASP leader. 

Please click on this link to apply to serve as an ASP leader for next fall. (Students who have served as a fall doctrinal course ASP leader in the past need not apply; Dean Fodor will contact former ASP leaders about the fall 2026 semester.) As part of your application, please be prepared to submit a résumé and a cover letter explaining your interest in serving in the position. Please address your cover letter to the ASP Selection Committee. Applications must be submitted no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, February 23. Applicants who receive an interview will be contacted after the application deadline.

Contact: Dean Fodor
Opportunities & Aid

State Bar Business Law Section Board Seeks Student Liaison

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Business Law Section of the Wisconsin State Bar is looking for a student liaison. The student liaison will attend Board meetings, which are held virtually every other month, and provide a brief informal report at those meetings about happenings at the Law School. The liaison will also periodically attend meetings of the executive committee of the Board and can participate in the work of other committees. The liaison will organize one event each semester for section members and law students interested in this field. The liaison is expected to contribute one blog per year for the section.

Interested students should submit a brief statement of interest and resume by March 31 to Kara Olson, section coordinator of the State Bar. See the original posting HERE.

Contact: Dean Grossman
Student Organizations

Out & Allies Present: Drag Bingo

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 7:00pm • Lakefront Brewery: 1872 N Commerce St. Milwaukee, WI

Take a study break and join Out and Allies for Drag Bingo Night at Lakefront Brewery! Bingo is free to play, appetizers will be provided, beverages are available for purchase. 21+ only. 

See you there!

Contact: Karli Ring
Speakers/Events

IP Colloquium Series: Modern IP Litigation

Monday, February 16, 2026 - 12:15pm • Room 263

Please join us for the first IP Colloquium event of the spring semester! 

Johanna Wilbert, a partner at Quarles & Brady, will be visiting Eckstein Hall to talk to students about her IP litigation practice. Ms. Wilbert has a sophisticated practice in many different areas of IP, including not only utility patents, trademark, and copyrights, but also trade secrets, false advertising, and design patents. She litigates at both the trial level and appeals, as well as counseling clients on their IP strategy. Among other things, Ms. Wilbert will be discussing her work for a major athletic apparel manufacturer involving design patents, utility patents, and trademarks, as well as a recent favorable claim construction decision in a patent case. Ms. Wilbert will also be speaking about how she is increasingly using AI in her litigation practice.

All students are welcome! Lunch will be served; if you have not already been counted, please email Professor Boyden so we can accurately estimate attendance.

Contact: Bruce Boyden