What's New and Notable
Speakers/Events
Law School Mass
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 12:15pm • Campion Chapel, 4th FloorPlease 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)
Speakers/Events
Conversation with Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 12:00pm • Room 433On 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. AndersonOpportunities & Aid
Institute of Women's Leadership's Fall Keynote
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm • O'Brien Hall, Room 150ABThe 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 WeilSpeakers/Events
Get to Know: Brenda Cassellius
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 12:15pm • Eckstein HallPlease 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 DeBloisSpeakers/Events
Career Planning Center Open House
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - 11:00am • Suite 240Join 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 GarczynskiStudent 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 CalvoAcademics
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 FodorGeneral 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