What's New and Notable

Speakers/Events

Law School Mass

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 12:15pm Campion Chapel, 4th Floor

Please join us as we celebrate Mass in the St. Edmund Campion Chapel on the fourth floor of Eckstein Hall at 12:15 p.m.

Future Mass dates:

  • September 24
  • October 8, 22
  • November 5, 19
  • December 3 (last Mass of the semester to be followed by lunch in room 432)
Contact: Christine Wilczynski-Vogel, Associate Dean for External Relations
Speakers/Events

Conversation with Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 12:00pm Room 433

On Thursday, September 11, the Sports Law Program will host a Conversation with Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin. Led by Professor Jill Ingels (L'17), Vice President of Legal and Business Operations for the Bucks, Mr. Feigin will talk about the future of the Milwaukee Bucks, the Fiserv Forum, and the Deer District. 

This is an exclusive opportunity for Marquette University Law School students only. The conversation will begin at noon. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Register here to attend. 

Contact: Prof. Anderson
Opportunities & Aid

Institute of Women's Leadership's Fall Keynote

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm O'Brien Hall, Room 150AB

The Institute for Women’s Leadership (IWL) invites you to join us as we welcome Kristine Cherek, Marquette alumna, former corporate attorney, law professor, and author of Tread Loudly: Call Out the Bullsh*t and Fight for Equality in the Workplace, on Thursday, September 1, at 3:00 p.m. in O’Brien Hall, room 150AB

Cherek brings more than 20 years of experience in law, business, and higher education. She will share stories and strategies for handling unfair treatment, finding your voice, and leading with confidence. A reception will follow.

The program is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members. Register here.

Questions? Contact IWL Leadership Development Coordinator X’Zandria Weil

Contact: X’Zandria Weil
Speakers/Events

Get to Know: Brenda Cassellius

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 12:15pm Eckstein Hall

Please join us on Wednesday, September 10, as we continue the Get to Know series at Marquette Law School’s Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education. Derek Mosley, director of the Lubar Center, will welcome Brenda Cassellius, superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.

Dr. Cassellius has led Milwaukee Public Schools since March 2025. During her thirty years as an educator, she has worked in many roles and districts, most recently as superintendent of Boston Public Schools. Learn about Dr. Cassellius’ background, how she tackles her priorities, and what she plans to achieve in her work on the many challenges and opportunities facing MPS.

The program will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m. and last an hour. It will include lunch, conversation, and community in Eckstein Hall. Please register here to attend.

Contact: Hilary DeBlois
Speakers/Events

Career Planning Center Open House

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 11:00am Suite 240

Join the Career Planning team for an open house on Wednesday, September 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. No RSVP required as it's Walk-in Wednesday!

Grab a snack and meet with Dean Binns, Director Ascorbe, and Ms. Garczynski!

Contact: Lexi Garczynski
Student Organizations

Beyond State Lines Member Interest Form

Are you from out of state? Or new to the Milwaukee area? Sign up to join Beyond State Lines, a new student organization that connects law students who are new to the Milwaukee area with others navigating a new city and being away from home.

Interested in becoming a member of the Beyond State Lines Law Society? Fill out this form to get updates on meetings and future events. Everyone is welcome!

Contact: Mariana Calvo
Academics

1Ls: ASP Sessions Begin Next Week

ASP sessions for contracts, criminal law, and torts begin next week (Tuesday, September 2)! The ASP schedule is available at this link

We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact: Dean Fodor
General News

Labor Day Holiday Reminder: No Class

A friendly reminder that Monday, September 1, is Labor Day. While Eckstein Hall will be open (holiday weekend building hours can be found here), there are no classes and administrative offices will be closed. There will also be no Law News issue on Monday.  

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

Contact: Office of Student Affairs