Law
From Conversation to Dream to Idea to Reality
Above: Marquette Law School’s Mike Gousha (left) interviews MIT Professor Craig Steven Wilder at Marquette Law School in December 2013. Conversations. Dreams. Ideas. And more conversations. Who knows the exact moment when intellectual curiosity turns into something that will become a reality? But consider December 4, 2013, at Marquette University Law School: With final exams…
The Boundaries of Law and Politics
Wisconsin’s 2020 redistricting cycle was long, bitterly contested, and subject to dramatic reversals of fortune. Yet perhaps the most unusual feature of the whole process was how it ended in 2024: with a legislative redistricting plan passed by Republican legislators and signed by a Democratic governor. Redistricting of the state legislature by divided political branches…
In Search of Humbler—and Wiser—Judgments
The dozen words in the title—Judges, Judging, and Judgment: Character, Wisdom, and Humility in a Polarized World—indicate the scope of the challenge that Professor Chad Oldfather has taken on in his new book, published by Cambridge University Press. Most basically, his hope is that the United States can increase the number of judges and (more…
‘Our Roots Say That We’re Sisters’ podcast featuring alumna Makda Fessahaye now available
This month’s episode honors the story of Marquette University Law School alumna Makda Fessahaye.
Embodying the Vision of Jesuit Education
I want to begin by thanking Tim McMahon, as vice president, and his (our) various University Advancement colleagues for organizing this reception. We are all glad to salute John for his great work here at Marquette University. Some of that work surrounds us, of course. John was an integral part of the fundraising for Eckstein…
Derek Mosley, John Johnson named among most influential movers and shakers by Milwaukee Magazine
Derek Mosley and John Johnson were named to Milwaukee Magazine’s list of the 47 most influential movers and shakers in Milwaukee.
Focusing on K-12 education reform discussion, May 8
Participants will focus on the question “could shifting the focus from legislative halls to classrooms be the key to unlocking better student outcomes?”
Law School faculty spotlight: Prof. Christine Chabot
At a time when the limits of presidential authority are being tested like never before, Prof. Christine Chabot is helping shape the national conversation.
2025 Barrock Lecture: Prisons, Punishment, and Correctional Officers, May 13
Join the Marquette Law School for the 2025 Barrock Lecture: Prisons, Punishment, and Correctional Officers delivered by Sharon Dolovich, professor of law at UCLA and director of the UCLA Prison Law & Policy Program.
U.S. News releases 2025-26 Best Graduate Schools rankings
U.S. News and World Report today released its 2025-26 Best Graduate Schools rankings, and many Marquette programs improved over last year’s rankings.