Student Organizations
PILSGiving Dinner Sign-ups
Save the date for PILSGiving Dinner, Tuesday, November 18, starting at 4:45 p.m.! It is open to all Marquette Law School students, faculty, staff, and their families.
The Public Interest Law Society is looking for students, faculty, and staff to donate food and aid in food pickup, serving, etc. for the biggest community potluck of the fall semester!
Signup to bring food HERE. Signup to pickup or serve food HERE.
Supporting PILSGiving with your food or time on PILSGiving day is a great way to get involved in the Marquette Law School community and enjoy the PILSGiving spirit. We hope you'll join us!
Please contact Elizabeth TenBarge with any questions.
Contact: Elizabeth TenBargeCongrats to Beyond State Lines 1L Reps
Congratulations to our inaugural 1L reps: Jenna Prevet, Olivia Villarreal, and Stephanie Brinkley! The Beyond State Lines exec board looks forward to working with you all.
Contact: Mariana CalvoGet Your Items Ready for Canned Immunity
From November 10 - 14th, the Association for Women Lawyers will be hosting the annual Canned Immunity donation drive! This year's drive we are partnering with the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. Start getting your cans and goods ready to bring in next week! For a full list of items the mission is in particular need of, see the link here.
More info to come in your respective classes.
Contact: Mariana Calvo ArgusFGP's Biennial Drop and Cop
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 9:00am • 342ANovember 5-7 is FGP's biennial Drop & Cop!
What is Drop & Cop?
Drop & Cop is FGP's professional clothing drive and shop. We have collected donations of gently worn professional clothing, of all sizes, from firms and alumni in the area. Everyone can come and pick out an outfit at no cost!
An example of what an "outfit" entails:
- a snazzy new suit
- a dress and blazer
- a new top, pair of pants & an accessory or shoes
While "shopping" for your new duds, please be mindful that we want this event to benefit as many people in our law school community as possible. Therefore, we will be allowing everyone to pick out one outfit Wednesday and Thursday, and on Friday we will allow everyone to come back and pick out additional pieces until supplies run out.
Where: Drop & Cop will take place is the student org suite on the 3rd floor (342A)
When: November 5th, 6th, and 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Maggie RimerAWL and OSW Present: Wellness Panel
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 12:10pm • Room 246The Association for Women Lawyers and Organization for Student Wellbeing will be hosting a wellness panel on Thursday, November 6. Join us as we hear from speakers:
- Fefe Jaber (Ogletree Deakins),
- Bridget Smith (National Labor Relations Board),
- Hannah Schwartz (Quarles & Brady), and
- Fran Voci (Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee)
They will share their experiences on managing mental health and wellness while navigating law school and the legal profession.
Ian's Pizza will be served. Please fill out the RSVP form here to attend, where students can also submit any questions they have ahead of the event.
Hope to see you there!
Contact: Sophia BernMTLA Presents: Wisconsin Defense Council Roundtable
Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 12:10pm • Room 267Join the Marquette Trial Lawyers Association as we welcome members of the Wisconsin Defense Council (WDC) for a unique networking opportunity!
The WDC exists to promote and protect the interests of civil litigation attorneys and their clients by providing professional education across Wisconsin. This event will feature numerous practicing attorneys from a variety of litigation fields, including personal injury, insurance defense, commercial litigation, and more.
This is an incredible opportunity to connect with Milwaukee-area attorneys, gain insight into different litigation practice areas, and explore potential summer opportunities. Please RSVP using this form.
Lunch will be provided!
Contact: Ethan EvansLELS Coffee & Counsel: International Labor & Employment Law Q&A
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 8:00am • Room 155Join the Labor & Employment Law Society on Friday, November 7, for a coffee hour discussion with Attorney Scott LeBlanc from Husch Blackwell and Attorney Chris Evans from London's Pinsent Masons LLP.
The topic will be international labor and employment issues. Coffee and bagels will be provided.
Space at this event will be limited, please sign up HERE as soon as you can. We hope to see you there!
Contact: Madeleine HutchingsCLS Presents: Juvenile Justice Panel
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 12:10pm • Room 363Join the Criminal Law Society as they host several juvenile justice lawyers. They will share about what they do, their work/life balance, their experiences, and any other questions you have.
Please RSVP and ask any questions you might have HERE.
Contact: Brady ImmelEvLS, IPLS, & HLS Present: Science in the Law Panel
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 12:10pm • 263Please join Environmental Law Society, IP law Society, and Health Law Society for a joint event where students with a background or an interest in science can learn from attorneys with a background in science about their approach to the practice of law and their own experiences.
The panelists for the event are:
- Attorney Phillip Moss, an attroney at WI DNR with a background in geology.
- Attorney Don Gallo, an attorney at Gallo Law, LLC. with a background in environmental engineering.
- Attorney Eric Lalor, an attroney at Boyle Fredrickson S.C. with a background in IP and patents.
- Attorney Jon Wertz, director of Risk Management at the Medical College of Wisconsin, with a background as a former ER and ICU registered nurse.
Lunch will be provided so please RSVP here.
Contact: Allen Thomas KellerOut & Allies Gayme Night
Friday, November 7, 2025 - 7:00pm • Walker's Pint (818 S 2nd St., Milwaukee, WI)Bring a game, a friend, a significant other, and join Out & Allies to support a local (and the only) lesbian-owned bar in Wisconsin! We look forward to trying out some games and getting to know each other!
Contact: Kaya DregerRELS Packers Watch Party
Monday, November 10, 2025 - 7:00pm • Steny's Tavern (800 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204)Come watch the Packers games and get to know other Marquette Law students interested in real estate at Steny's Tavern & Grill on Monday, November 10, at 7:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to interact with RELS and bond over real estate, football, and food (appetizers provided).
We hope to see you all there!
Contact: Will WelderCFLS Bake Sale
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 12:00am • Zilber ForumPlease join CFLS in the Zilber Forum for our annual bakesale on November 11 & 12 from 12 - 2 p.m.!
If you are a member of CFLS and would like to contribute a sweet treat to the bake sale, please sign up using the spreadsheet sent out to our mailing list or email Kate Miller. All baked goods need to be labeled with allergens in order to be sold.
Please drop off your baked good in the Student Affairs Office on the second floor.
Contact: Kate MillerOSW Savor the Sips
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 10:30am • Zilber ForumJoin OSW in the Forum between 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, for this semester's final Savor the Sips event.
We'll be providing coffee, snacks, and other refreshments!
Contact: Mia StevensonYES, ACS, and RBG Society Present: Book Ban Panel and Q&A
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - 12:10pm • 444Please join the Youth Empowerment Society, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Society, and American Constitution Society on Tuesday, November 11, from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. in room 444 for a discussion on "Book Bans in American Schools."
Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP here so we can ensure there is enough food for everyone.
Please contact Thomas Brennan, Abby Cornehls, or Will Alcock with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Contact: Thomas BrennanRELS Presents: Agriculture and Real Estate Law
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 12:10pm • Room 263Interested in the intersection between real estate law and agriculture? Come hear from attorneys working in the field at this fall's RELS panel on Wednesday, November 12, from 12:10 - 1:10 p.m. in room 263.
Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP HERE.
Contact: Will WelderBLS Trivia Night
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 5:30pm • Lakefront Brewery: 1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212Business Law Society presents a trivia night at Lakefront Brewery (1872 N Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI 53212).
Join us for our final event of the semester — a fun night of trivia, food, and soft drinks! Food will be provided. This is the perfect way to relax before Thanksgiving and finals. We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP HERE so we have an accurate count for food orders.
Contact: Morgan MarkensonEvLS Hybrid Meet and Greet with the Environmental Law Section
Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 12:10pm • Room 263Interested in environmental or natural resources law? Join the Environmental Law Society (EvLS) for a special hybrid meet & greet with members of the State Bar of Wisconsin environmental law section board!
This event is a great opportunity to connect with practicing attorneys who work on environmental policy, natural resources management, and water law issues across Wisconsin. Hear about their career paths, current projects, and advice for students interested in environmental practice.
Guest attorneys will join the event virtually and include:
- Atty. Michael Moran, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Atty. Tressie Kamp, Water Policy Center, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- Atty. David Ruetz, von Briesen & Roper, S.C.
Students will have the chance to ask questions and learn how to get involved with the environmental law section. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP here to receive lunch.
Contact: Alana Borman