Southwest Asian and North African Alliance Introduction

Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Alliance is a new student organization at Marquette University Law School. The organization will provide resources and create a welcoming platform for students who identify with the SWANA regions or are interested in related issues. SWANA Alliance will work to connect members with SWANA attorneys in the community and provide students with educational resources on current Middle Eastern, North African, and Southwest Asian issues.

Everyone is welcome to join! Information on an introductory meeting will be provided soon. If you have any questions before then, feel free to reach out to the Co-Presidents Leya Rizeq and Nuha McDiarmid.

Contact: Nuha McDiarmid

AFP Seeking 1L Reps and Membership Reminder

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Association of Federal Practice introductory meeting. Whether you were able to make it or not, AFP would like to remind new/returning members of the following items that are due by Friday, September 20:

• Membership Dues/Merchandise: $16 will pay your dues for the year and also earn you a long-sleeve shirt; we are also ordering tote bags for an optional, additional $7. Please fill out this form for sizing and Venmo our Treasurer @Nolan_Ryan with your name/AFP dues to confirm your membership.
• 1L Representatives: AFP would like to add 1-2 1Ls to our E-Board this year. To be considered, please email AFP President Rachel Seifert with a brief description about who you are, why you want to be a 1L representative, and what you are most excited for this year.

If you missed the meeting/would like the slides or have any other questions about our org., please reach out to anyone on the E-Board. Please also follow us on Instagram @AFP_MULS. We look forward to a great year!

Contact: Rachel Seifert

Congratulations to AWL's 1L Reps

Please extend a congratulations to Ellie Dimmer, Martina Dragoytchev, and Mariana Calvo Argus, as they will serve as the 2024-2025 1L representatives for the Association of Women Lawyers! 

We would like to thank all those who submitted applications for this position, as there was an incredibly strong group of candidates this year. 

Contact: Elise Braunel

Children and Family Law Society Welcome Meeting

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 8:00am • Room 155

Are you interested in family law, child welfare, or education law? Children and Family Law Society (CFLS) is the student organization for you!

If so, please join the Children and Family Law Society for our welcome meeting on Thursday, September 19, at 8:00 a.m. in room 155. Meet our executive board, learn what we do, and enjoy some breakfast.

Coffee and breakfast items will be provided at the meeting, so please RSVP here! We look forward to meeting you.

Contact: Ella Humblet

First Generation Professionals Interest Meeting

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 12:10pm • Room 444

First Generation Professionals (FGP) will have an introductory meeting in room 444 on Thursday, September 19, from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

We will be discussing what the org. is and does, how to apply to be a 1L representative, and introducing the e-board. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Contact: Nicole Mannion

St. Thomas More Society Networking Event

Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 5:30pm • Wisconsin Club, 900 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Join us on Thursday, September 19, at 5:30 p.m. at Alexander's Bar in the Wisconsin Club to meet attorney members of the St. Thomas More Lawyers Society of Wisconsin. This is an opportunity to create connections and learn about practice areas of the members and ask questions. Professionals from various legal areas will be represented including transactional attorneys, litigators, judges, and more.  

For more information about the St. Thomas More Lawyers Society of Wisconsin, you can visit the group's website. If you're planning to attend, please RSVP here by Monday, September 16. The event is free for law students. 

Contact: Jack Lawlis

River Clean-Up Event with EvLS and PILS

Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 8:30am • Honey Creek Parkway

Join Environmental Law Society (EvLS) and Public Interest Law Society (PILS) in cleaning up the Honey Creek Parkway on Saturday, September 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. This event is hosted by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. They provide the clean-up materials, including gloves and trash bags. All you need to bring is your good attitude and wear clothes you are comfortable with getting dirty.

Light coffee and breakfast from Dunkin' will be provided. We will meet outside of the Law School, weather permitting (rain location: Zilber Forum). Please sign up HERE in advance.

Contact: Alana Borman

MILA Introduction Meeting

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 12:10am • 257

Are you interested in a career in immigration law? The Marquette Immigration Law Association is the place to learn about all aspects of immigration law. This year, we are dedicated to expanding our organization and are excited to begin sharing these steps with the law school community.

The introduction meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25, from 12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in room 257.

We will be discussing upcoming events, merchandise, and 1L representative positions.

All are welcome to stop in and learn about immigration law. Email questions to the Co-Presidents Alana Borman and Jonathan Contreras. We hope to see you there!

Contact: Alana Borman