
Student Organizations
2022-2023 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), accounting@washburnlaw.edu).
Copy/paste the following on the To: line of your message:
martin.wisneski@washburn.edu;jalen.lowry@washburn.edu;accounting@washburnlaw.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:
- Procedure for Obtaining Authorization to Post to all-law-school-students Discussion List
- all-law-school-students Discussion List Access Form (151 KB PDF)
- Student requesting access should download and complete the form, type their name in the appropriate field, and send the form as an email attachment to the organization president. Note that fields highlighted in red are required. The subject line of the email to your president should read: Request for discussion list access from [your name].
- Organization president should type their name in the appropriate field and send the form as an email attachment to wsba@washburnlaw.edu.
- WSBA president or vice-president should type their name in the appropriate field and send the form as an email attachment to rebecca.alexander@washburn.edu.
- Please limit emails sent to all-law-school-students to those messages that cannot effectively be posted in the weekly WSBA Newsletter instead (comes out every Sunday evening). To post messages to the Newsletter, send your item to wsbanewsletter@washburnlaw.edu.
WSBA BodSnaps!
Students, faculty, and staff: recognize student achievements and good deeds.
Complete the BodSnaps! form.
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See recent BodSnaps!
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.
- President: Kate Langworthy
- Treasurer: Reagan McCloud
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Burke Griggs
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 5/26/2022)
- Co-directors: Becca Smith-Grantham and Caleb Hitz
- Secretary: Clarissa Ratzlaff
- Community Service Coordinator: Lauren Martin
- Lunch and Learn Coordinator: Lexi Feldkamp
- 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
Climate Action Group
(updated 4/27/2022)
- President: Abbie Krane
- Vice President: Molly Morgan
- Treasurer: Katie Fox
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Craig Martin
* Criminal Law Society
(updated 9/23/2021)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Association (DEI)
(updated 3/17/2022)
Send feedback/comments to DEI.
- President: Haeli Maas
- Vice President: Miaeda Hutchinson
- Secretary: Braden Sullivan
- Treasurer: Austin Ohnmeis
- Cultural Programing Chair: Grace Eagan
- Cultural Programing Chair: Jazsmine Peterson
- Public Relations Officer: Cristina Silva
- Public Relations Officer: Grace Venner
- Community Chair: Asia Hardy
- 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 2/28/2022)
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.
- President: Andrew Foreman
- Vice President: Drew Brown
- Secretary: Carissa Occhipinto
- Treasurer: Dillon Schreckler
- Communications Director: Kiley Deain
- Sentinel: Haleigh Karl
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Jeff Jackson
Hispanic American Law Students Association (HALSA)
(updated 5/12/2021)
- President: Luis Ortiz
- Vice President: Juan Beltran
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Mary Ramirez
International Law Society (ILS)
- See the International Law Society website.
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
- See the Jessup Moot Court website for current members
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Craig Martin
Labor and Employment Group of Washburn
(updated 5/5/2020)
- President: Kaycee Link
- Vice President: Zachary Bealer
- Treasurer: Lizzy McEntire
- Secretary: Emily Arida
- Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Joseph Mastrosimone
Moot Court Council
- See the Moot Court website for current members.
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Jeffrey Jackson
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
Parents-at-Law
(updated 4/15/2022)
Parents-at-Law provides support, resources, and advocacy for parents and non-traditional students in the Washburn Law community.
- Presdent: Nichole Smith
- Treasurer: Yvonne "Theresa" SparrowSmith
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Lori McMillan
Phi Alpha Delta (PAD)
(updated 2/28/2022)
- Justice: Autumne Hovde
- Vice Justice: Tristin Dierking
- Treasurer: Carissa Occhipinto
- Marshall: Haleigh Karl
- Clerk: Dillon Shreckler
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Alex Glashausser
Pro Bono Society (formerly Equal Justice Works)
(updated 2/22/2022)
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: Marley Barnett
- Vice President: Samuel Morgan
- Treasurer: Meg Sparrow
- Secretary: Zach Green
- Advisor: Tammy King, Assistant Dean for Professional Development
Rainbow Bar (formerly Genders & Sexualities Alliance)
(updated 9/28/2021)
Send feedback/comments to Rainbow Bar.
- 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.
- See the TEPA website for current officers.
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Lori McMillan
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 4/18/2022)
Washburn Business Law Society
- See the Business Law Society website for current officers.
- Faculty Advisors: Professor Amy Westbrook and Professor Andrea Boyack
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.
- See the WIPLS website for current officers.
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Patricia Judd
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.
- Constitution (2012) (55 KB PDF; requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- President: Emma Hochman
- Vice-President: Nicholas Smith
- Treasurer: Devin Canfield
- Secretary: Casey Smith
- Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Shawn Leisinger
Washburn Law Film Society
(updated 3/27/2022)
- Presdent: Dylan Pryor
- Treasurer: Annie McHenry
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Andrea Boyack
Washburn Law Journal
- See the Journal's website for information about the editorial board.
Washburn Law Republicans
(updated 6/21/2022)
- President: Joel Amende
- Treasurer: Quinn Hughes
- Faculty Advisor: Professor Jeffrey Jackson
Washburn Student Bar Association
(updated 4/15/2022)
Visit website OR send feedback/comments to WSBA OR contact via email at wsba@washburnlaw.edu.
Send items for the weekly newsletter to: wsbanewsletter@washburnlaw.edu.
See photos of council members.
Council Members: Office | Member | Assigned Committee
- President: Audriana Berry Dunn
- Vice-President: Nicholas Smith
- Treasurer: Nichole Smith [Constitution]
- Treasurer, Assistant: [vacant]
- Communications Liaison: Casey Smith [Academic and Student Affairs]
- Communications Liaison, Assistant: [vacant]
- Secretary/Historian: Jacob Cibulka [Constitution]
- Secretary/Historian, Assistant: Ike Summers
- Academic Affairs Liaison: TBD
- ABA Rep: Jeff Fogg [Capital Improvements]
- Rep-at-Large: Peter Harrison [Capital Improvements]
- Rep-at-Large: Meg Sparrow [Capital Improvements]
- Rep-at-Large: Taylor Thompson [Academic and Student Affairs]
- Rep-at-Large: Gabby Altenor [Constitution]
- Rep-at-Large: Caitlin Riffer [Academic and Student Affairs]
- Rep-at-Large: Nathan Seltzer [Capital Improvements]
- 1A Rep: Mika Schmelze [Constitution]
- 1B Rep: TBD
- 2L Rep: Grace Eagan [Constitution]
- 2L Rep: Jaszmine Peterson [Academic and Student Affairs]
- 3L Rep: Courtney Ress [Academic and Student Affairs]
- 3L Rep: Jackie Hanzok [Constitution]
- J-Section Rep: Zach Green [Constitution]
- Barrister's Ball Coordinator: Angelique Brown [Academic and Student Affairs]
- Barrister's Ball Coordinator, Assistant: Miaeda Hutchinson
- Barrister's Ball Committee Members: Ginta Bickerstaff, Audriana Berry Dunn, William Naeger.
- Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Jalen Lowry
Washburn Student Bar Association Barristers' Ball Committee
(updated 2/22/2022)
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.
- 2022 Coordinator: Angelique Brown
- Coordinator, Assistant: Miaeda Hutchinson
- Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Jalen Lowry
Women's Legal Forum (WLF)
(updated 5/26/2022)
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: Sarah Lynch-Chaput
- Vice President: Grace Eagan
- Secretary: Megan Green
- Treasurer: Makenzie Fankhauser
- Legal Community Liaison: Becca Smith-Grantham
- Special Events Coordinator: Christin Smith
- Faculty Advisor: Associate Dean Jalen Lowry
Short URL for this page:
https://washburnlaw.edu/organizations
Student Officer (1/27/2022) (71 minutes)
Presidents and Treasurers (1/28/2022) (30 minutes)
Centers:
- Business and Transactional Law Center
- Center for Excellence in Advocacy
- Center for Law and Government
- Children and Family Law Center
- Oil and Gas Law Center
- Agricultural Law Society (on Facebook)
- American Constitution Society for Law and Public Policy
- Federalist Society (on Facebook)
- Hispanic American Law Student Association (HALSA) (on Facebook)
- Intellectual Property Law Society (WIPLS)
- International Law Society (ILS) (TWEN) (restricted to ILS members)
- Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) (national website)
- Real Estate Law Society
- Tax and Estate Planning Association (TEPA)
- Washburn Oil, Gas, and Energy Law Society (on Facebook)