Prof. Joseph Kearney, dean of Marquette University Law School, discussed former Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold leading the American Constitution Society, a progressive advocacy group active on judicial nominations and the legal system. “He is someone of an obvious political persuasion who is capable of working with others who don’t share his views,” Kearney said. Kearney added that he expects ACS to “benefit from having someone who is comfortable and conversant not just in the law but also in public policy and in politics more directly.”

Story appeared in the New York Times, Feb. 25, 2020

Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, discussed historic trends in Wisconsin’s shift between the Republican and Democratic parties. The statistics taken from the Law School Poll show a heavy increase in citizens identifying themselves as Republican, specifically white males without a college degree. This shift in votes has affected the overall political party stance on Wisconsin putting Republican percentages at favor, Franklin said.

Story appeared on The New York Times, Feb. 8, 2020

Amy Lovell, board president of local nonprofit REDgen, and Prof. Angela Schultz, assistant dean of public service at Marquette University Law School, have been named "Movers and Shakers” by MKE Lifestyle magazine. Lovell was recognized for her advocacy for the mental health and well-being of youth. “If you are well-resourced and dealing with mental health, it’s a long, hard journey,” Lovell said. “If you’re having trouble putting food on your table and paying your rent, mental health is really, really low on the list. We’re trying to elevate a lot of the great work that’s being done in the community, as well as to connect people to one another.” Schultz was highlighted for the strides she is making in civil legal justice, specifically for creating the civil legal aid simulation “game” Lost in Law. “I want every single graduate from Marquette — whether they’ve done pro bono work here or not — to walk away with some basic understanding about how there are millions of people who are struggling with poverty right here in the state of Wisconsin, and what we as lawyers can do for people who need our help,” Schultz said.

Story appeared in MKE Lifestyle, Feb. 1, 2020

Mike Gousha, distinguished fellow in law and public policy, and Prof. John D. Johnson, researcher at Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education in the Law School, co-wrote a piece for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about a large number of Milwaukee homes that are no longer owned by city residents in a massive transfer of wealth since the Great Recession. “Simply put: Thousands of residential properties in Milwaukee are no longer owned by city residents. They’re owned, instead, by individuals and companies with mailing addresses in the suburbs, other parts of Wisconsin, or out-of-state altogether,” they wrote.

Story appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 30, 2020

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