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Student Organizations

2021-2022 Academic Year Officers

Remember to check your organization's mailbox in the Law Library, Room 214D (Circulation Desk).

Note: Organizations identified with an asterisk ( * ) are inactive.

The information on this page is updated as information about new officers becomes available (many organizations elect officers in March and April for the following academic year).

Please send updates to Martin Wisneski (martin.wisneski@washburn.edu), Jalen Lowry (jalen.lowry@washburn.edu), Emily Schneider (emily.schneider@washburn.edu).
Copy/paste the following on the To: line of your message:
martin.wisneski@washburn.edu;jalen.lowry@washburn.edu;emily.schneider@washburn.edu

When new officers are elected, let all students know by sending a message to:
all-law-school-students@list.washburn.edu

All-Law-School-Students discussion list: To add or modify organization officers who can post directly to the discussion list see:

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Agricultural Law Society
(updated 9/28/2021)

This organization seeks to create opportunities to educate the next generation of leaders about the necessities of an agriculture friendly society. It encourages healthy conversation about current agricultural law issues to promote the understanding of agriculture practices and laws.

Asian American Law Students Association (AALSA)
(updated 6/8/2020)

AALSA enhances the legal education, community participation, employment opportunities, and academic achievement of Asian law students and other minorities by hosting speakers, coordinating community projects, promoting social activities, and providing study aids to members and other interested parties.

  • President: Ethan Sumida
  • Vice President: Ali Anderson
  • Treasurer: Megan Seibel
  • Secretary: William Andrew Lowe
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Alex Glashausser

Bar Revue Organization
(updated 4/23/2021)

The purpose of the Washburn Law Bar Revue is to create a welcoming and charitable end-of-the-year send-off.

  • Committee Leadership: Nichole Smith, Casey Smith
  • Committee Members: Adam Brewster, Emma Hochman, Anthony Hamersky
  • Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Jalen Lowry

Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
(updated 8/30/2021)

  • President: Angelique Brown
  • Vice President: Justin Griffin
  • Secretary: Jazsmine Peterson
  • Treasurer: Jade Morgan
  • Diversity/Social Chair: Brandon Burton
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Cheryl Butler

Children and Family Law Society
(updated 10/19/2020)

  • Co-directors: Jordan Morton and Elle Perkins
  • Lunch and Learn Coordinator: Autumn Packard
  • Community Service Coordinators: Kylie Tokoi and Taylor Thompson
  • Social Media Cordinator: Andrew Pringle
  • Faculty Advisors: Professor Linda Elrod and Professor Gillian Chadwick

Christian Legal Society (CLS)
(updated 9/18/2021)

  • President: Ben Gienke
  • Vice President: Elle Perkins
  • Secretary: Whitney Clum
  • Treasurer: Tara Jordan
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Emily Grant

* Criminal Law Society
(updated 9/23/2021)

Diversity and Inclusion Association (D.I.A.)
(updated 11/19/2021)
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  • President: Tamika Ross
  • Vice President: Emily Lauritsen
  • Secretary: Courtney Ress
  • Treasurer: Austin Ohnmeis
  • Relations Officer: Ginta Bickerstaff
  • Cultural Programing Chair: Haeli Mass
  • Community Chair: Jackie Hanzok
  • Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Jalen Lowry

Environmental Law Society (ELS)
(updated 10/8/2019)

  • President: Ivan Moya
  • Vice President: Vashia Dadiotis
  • Treasurer: Samantha Pappas
  • Community Service Coordinator: Kaitlyn Bull
  • Communications Coordinator: Sydney Brock
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Myrl Duncan

Federal Bar Association (FBA)
(updated 5/28/2020)

The Federal Bar Association represents the Federal legal profession as a premier bar association consisting of more than 18,000 federal lawyers, including 1,500 federal judges, who work together to promote the sound administration of justice, integrity, quality, and independence of the judiciary for the public they serve. The FBA operates nationwide through 6 career divisions, 24 substantive law sections, and hundreds of local chapters throughout the United States. Our local chapter, the Washburn University School of Law Chapter, cordially invites you to consider membership in the Federal Bar Association as part of your academic training and preparation for the practice of law in state or federal courts.

  • President: David Braun
  • Vice President: Antonia Gonzalez
  • Secretary: Christina Brunton
  • Treasurer: Ande Davis
  • Events Coordinator: Crystal Moe
  • Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Shawn Leisinger

* Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
(updated 9/17/2021)

This organization of conservatives and libertarians is interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on three principles: the state exists to preserve freedom; the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution; and it is emphatically the province and duty of the Judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. The Society seeks both to promote an awareness of these principles and to further their application through its activities.

Hispanic American Law Students Association (HALSA)
(updated 5/12/2021)

International Law Society (ILS)

J. Reuben Clark Law Society
(updated 2/3/2021)

This organization offers a forum of activities that promote professionalism and sound ethics in the law school environment. The Society also seeks to instill in its members the importance of family, religion, and morals within the future practice of law.

  • President/Secretary: Matt Ruberson
  • Vice-President/Treasurer: Carlos Heredia
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Andrea Boyack

Jessup International Law Moot Court

Labor and Employment Group of Washburn
(updated 5/5/2020)

Moot Court Council

Native American Law Student Association (NALSA)
(updated 12/7/2021)

  • President: Ande Davis
  • Vice President: Marley Barnett
  • Treasurer: Tara Hammer
  • Secretary: Yvonne Sparrowsmith
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Tonya Kowalska

Oil, Gas, and Energy Law Society
(updated 3/6/2020)

This organization promotes the study of the law governing development of oil, gas, and other minerals, energy regulation, water rights, environmental law associated with the development of mineral and energy resources, and the regulation of the use of public lands. Visit their Facebook group.

  • President: Canyon Brock
  • Vice President: Justin Cleveland
  • Treasurer: Reece Hiebert
  • Secretary: Jade Morgan
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Burke Griggs

Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
(updated 4/20/2021)

  • Justice: Jordan Morton
  • Vice Justice: Tymber Long
  • Treasurer: Erik Hageman
  • Marshall: Megan Storie
  • Social Chair: Connor Flairty
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Alex Glashausser

Pro Bono Society (formerly Equal Justice Works)
(updated 3/30/2021)

This organization focuses on all aspects of public interest law. Its goal is to provide access to the legal system, as well as representation, for those normally without the funds to do so. As an organization we have sponsored forums on controversial topics such as gun control and the death penalty. We have sponsored a coat and winter clothing drive for the Topeka Rescue mission. Along with our national organization, we have participated in local and national internships, fellowships, and even help seek out job opportunities.

  • President: Jackie Hanzok
  • Vice President: Marley Barnett
  • Treasurer: Emma Staats
  • Secretary: Jordan Morton
  • Advisor: Tammy King, Assistant Dean for Professional Development

Rainbow Bar (formerly Genders & Sexualities Alliance)
(updated 9/28/2021)
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  • President: Audrey Mackey
  • Vice President: Casey Smith
  • Treasurer: Ande Davis
  • Secretary: Ike Summers
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Emily Grant

Rural Practice Organization
(updated 9/13/2021)

  • President: Erik Hageman
  • Vice President: Courtney Ress
  • Secretary: Ty Stewart
  • Treasurer: Tyler Robertson
  • Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Shawn Leisinger

Sports and Entertainment Law Society
(updated 9/16/2020)

  • President: Jordan Cooper
  • Vice President: Erik Hageman
  • Treasurer: Kiefer Starbird
  • Secretary: Benjamin Allred
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Joseph Mastrosimone

Tax and Estate Planning Association (TEPA)

The Tax and Estate Planning Association (TEPA) is a student-run organization which aims to enhance the education of students by providing opportunities to learn about tax and estate planning law and gain practical experience. One of TEPA's major functions is to coordinate the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program each year. TEPA also provides opportunities for students to interact with and learn from professionals and practitioners within the tax and estate planning industries by inviting such professionals to speak at events open to the entire student body.

Veterans' Legal Association of Washburn (VLAW)
(updated 3/6/2020)

This organization provides any Washburn law student, staff or faculty member opportunities for involvement with military, veteran and law enforcement organizations within the scope of legal and law-enforcement careers, provides support and guidance for members, veterans and their families at the law school, and serves the community by addressing military, veteran and law-enforcement issues.

  • President: Joseph "Joe" Shelton
  • Vice-President: Jessica "Jessie" Freeman
  • Treasurer: Ty Buschbom
  • Secretary: Cynthia "Cia" Ferguson
  • Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Shawn Leisinger

Washburn Association for Law Student Health
(updated 10/19/2021)

The Washburn Association for Law Student Health will actively promote the education and awareness regarding health and wellness of the law student body, mentally and physically, while creating a community for students interested in promoting health and wellness in their own lives and in the lives of their peers.

  • President: Casey Smith
  • Vice President: Audriana Berry Dunn
  • Secretary: Nicholas Smith
  • Treasurer: Nichole Smith
  • Faculty Advisor: Professor Janet Jackson

Washburn Business Law Society

Washburn Intellectual Property Law Society (WIPLS)
(updated 4/14/2021)

The Society provides a forum for students interested in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law and seeks to expand awareness of intellectual property (IP) and its importance in the global marketplace and legal world.

Washburn Law Democrats (WLD)
(updated 4/21/2021)

This organization pursues liberty, justice, and freedom for all, regardless of race, religion, or sex, through support of the Democratic Party and its ideas, ideals, and candidates.

Washburn Law Journal

Washburn Law Republicans
(updated 10/13/2021)

Washburn Student Bar Association
(updated 1/18/2022)
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Council Members: Office | Member | Assigned Committee

  • President: Britani Potter [Leadership]
  • Vice-President: Taylor Moore [Leadership]
  • Treasurer: Kiran Pooni [Leadership]
  • Communications Liaison: John Spisak [Academic & Student Affairs]
  • Secretary/Historian: Jacob Cibulka [Constitutional]
  • Academic Affairs Liaison:
  • ABA Rep: Destiny Denney [Academic & Student Affairs]
  • Rep-at-Large: Amy Medeiros [Capital Improvements]
  • Rep-at-Large: William Naeger [Capital Improvements]
  • Rep-at-Large: [vacant]
  • Rep-at-Large: Peter Harrison [Academic & Student Affairs>]
  • Rep-at-Large: Meg Sparrow [Constitutional]
  • Rep-at-Large: [vacant]
  • 1A Rep: Mika Schmelze [Constitutional]
  • 1B Rep: Tristin Dierking [Academic & Student Affairs]
  • 2L Rep: Audriana Berry Dunn [Capital Improvements]
  • 2L Rep: Nicholas Smith [Academic & Student Affairs]
  • 3L Rep: Luke Kalp [Academic & Student Affairs]
  • 3L Rep: Courtney Ress [Academic & Student Affairs]
  • J-Section Rep: Yyonne SparrowSmith [Constitutional]
  • Barrister's Ball Coordinator: Angelique Brown [Academic & Student Affairs]. Committee Members: Ginta Bickerstaff, Audriana Berry Dunn, William Naeger.
  • Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Jalen Lowry

Washburn Student Bar Association Barristers' Ball Committee
(updated 2/23/2021)

The annual Barristers' Ball and Charity Auction, sponsored by the Washburn Student Bar Association, is a charity event that raises money for donation to local non-profit organizations. The Committee solicits donations for auction from area businesses, faculty, and other donors; members also plan ball festivities such as the theme, location, caterer, and music. The ball and auction provide an evening for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to socialize over dinner and dancing. Past recipients of proceeds include Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) (Topeka), Kansas Legal Services (Topeka), the School of Equestrian Arts (Lecompton, Kansas), the Capper Foundation, the Topeka Community Cycle Project (TCCP), YWCA Center for Safety and Empowerment, Topeka Literacy Council, Kids Voting Kansas, and Boys & Girls Club of Topeka.

Women's Legal Forum (WLF)
(updated 4/28/2021)

This organization promotes awareness of women's issues in the law, provides law students with access to professionals in the area, endorses community outreach, and encourages women to become involved and stay involved in the law.

  • President: Kayla Clark
  • Vice President: Courtney Ress
  • Secretary: Jackie Hanzok
  • Treasurer: Jamie Welch
  • Legal Community Liaison: Rachel Gonzales
  • Events Coordinator: Taylor Moore
  • Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Jalen Lowry

Short URL for this page:
https://washburnlaw.edu/organizations

Information Meetings

Student Officer (9/9/2021) (61 minutes)

Presidents and Treasurers (9/10/2021) (32 minutes)

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