Speakers/Events
Conversations with Commissioner Emeritus Selig: Baseball as a Social Institution and its 21st Century Implications
Thursday, October 1, 2026 - 12:00pm • 433During his second fall 2026 Conversation with Marquette Sports Law Program students, and led by Professor Meghan Pirics, Senior Counsel of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Major League Baseball Commissioner Emeritus and Distinguished Lecturer in Sports Law and Policy, Allan “Bud” Selig, will discuss Baseball as a Social Institution and its 21st Century Implications.
The event will be on Thursday, October 1, at noon in room 433. This event is open only to Marquette University Law School students and staff. Do not miss your chance to talk with someone who has had over 70 years of experience in professional sports. Click here to register.
Contact: Prof. Paul AndersonLubar Center Get To Know: Josh Kaul
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - 12:15pm • Lubar CenterPlease join us on Tuesday, October 6, as we continue our candidate “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 host Attorney General Josh Kaul.
Mr. Kaul took office in 2019. His previous positions include clerking at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, serving as a federal prosecutor in Baltimore, and working in private practice upon returning to Wisconsin. Discover more about Mr. Kaul’s background, his reasons for seeking reelection, and his goals for the future.
The program begins promptly at 12:15 p.m. and includes lunch, conversation, and community at Eckstein Hall. Please register here.
The Law School has invited each candidate for attorney general to participate in a “Get to Know” program.
Contact: Hilary DeBloisLaw School Mass
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - 12:15pm • Campion ChapelPlease join us as we celebrate Mass in the St. Edmund Campion Chapel (Eckstein Hall, 4th floor) starting at 12:15 p.m.
Future Mass Dates
- October 7, 21
- November 3, 17
- December 1, last Mass of the fall semester followed by lunch in room 432
Sports Law Speaker Series: Bret Kanis, Sports Lawyer & Agent
Thursday, October 8, 2026 - 12:00pm • 433On Thursday, October 8, the Sports Law Speaker Series features a discussion with Attorney Bret Kanis, Attorney with HighTower Law Firm in Pensecola, Florida, and NBA Agent. As a certified player agent with the National Basketball Players Association and a licensed attorney, he is able to represent professional basketball players in the NBA, G League and internationally. Over his career, Bret’s clients have received offers in over 25 countries. He has represented players from a wide range of colleges (including high major schools such as Arizona, Cincinnati, Iowa, Iowa State, North Carolina and Notre Dame). He has assisted many under-the-radar players in building successful professional basketball careers. Due to his worldwide connections, he has helped other agents in locating professional basketball opportunities for their clients and mentored agents new to the business.
As an attorney, Bret has represented professional athletes in contract negotiations and contract disputes (including before FIBA’s Basketball Arbitrational Tribunal), advised agents in contract negotiations and disputes for their clients, and represented professional athletes with respect to their businesses and personal matters.
Throughout his career, Bret has had the opportunity to work with Hall of Fame athletes, high-round draft picks, and Olympic Gold medalists in various capacities as an agent and attorney.
The discussion with Bret will start at noon in room 433. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Click here to register.
Contact: Prof. AndersonLubar Center Get To Know: David Crowley
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 12:15pm • Lubar CenterPlease join us on Wednesday, October 14, as we continue our candidate “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 host David Crowley, Milwaukee County executive and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate.
Currently serving his second term, Mr. Crowley was the youngest county executive and the first Black leader in the role when he was first elected in 2020. He previously represented the 17th District in the Wisconsin State Assembly and worked as a community organizer with Urban Underground. Learn about Mr. Crowley’s background, why he has entered this race, and what he plans to achieve in his future work.
The program will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m., including lunch, conversation, and community in Eckstein Hall. Please register here.
The Law School has extended an invitation for a “Get to Know” program to each of the candidates for governor of Wisconsin.
Contact: Hilary DeBlois