Student Bar Association Constitution
Student Bar Association Election Code

• Summer- Fall 2023
   
• OFFICERS
  • Executive President: Amanda Hildebrand
  • Executive Vice-President: Ryan Cox
  • Executive Treasurer: Savannah Simons
  • Executive Secretary: Lily Gillam
  • Executive Parliamentarian: Waverly Shannon
  • 3L President: Robert "Bobby" Butler
  • 3L Vice-President: Allison White
  • 3L Secretary/Treasurer: Katie Clausen
  • 2L President: Trey Hinkle
  • 2L Vice-President: Lidia Ramotowski
  • 2L Secretary/Treasurer: Cat McKinney
  • 1L President: Anna Jennings
  • 1L Vice-President: Sen McLoughlin
  • 1L Secretary: Michael Stevenson
  • State Bar Senior Representative: Lidia Ramotowski
  • State Bar Junior Representative: Antonio Pana
  • American Bar Sr. Representative: Allison White
  • American Bar Jr. Representative: McKenzie Oviatt
  • BARBRI Rep: Mariel Yepo
  • TLAP: Nick Valenzuela
  • Student Relations Chair: Lily Gillam
  • Apparel Chair: Julia Cantu
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Stephen Rispoli, Asst. Dean of Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
     
• SBA Activities
  • Baylor Law Apparel
  • Donuts with the Deans
  • Faculty Auction
  • Food for Finals
  • French Toast with the Faculty
  • Intramurals
  • Midnight Breakfast
  • Organizational Fair
  • Socials

ACLU
Administrative Law Society
American Constitution Society
Baylor Business Law Society
Baylor Environmental and Natural Resource Law Society-BENRLS
Baylor Labor and Employment Law Society
Baylor Law Entrepreneurship Society
Baylor Law Outdoors Club
Baylor Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund
Baylor Public Interest Legal Society
Christian Legal Society
Criminal Law Society
Delta Theta Phi
Diversity in Law
      Asian American Law Student Association
      Black Law Student Association
      Hispanic American Law Student Association
      LGBTQ+Law Student Association
      Native American Law Student Association
Entertainment Law Society
Federalist Society
HEAL
Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society
International Justice Mission
IP Law Society
Law Auxiliary
Law Review
Longhorn Bar Association
Military & Veterans Legal Society
Parents Attending Law School Organization
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Phi Delta Phi
Spanish for Lawyers Club
Sports Law Society
Student Bar Association
Student Wellness Organization
Texas Aggie Bar Association
Women's Legal Society

 

VETERANS SERVICES

The Provost's office is pleased to announce a new initiative to recognize and support student veterans enrolled at Baylor. The mission of VETS (Veteran Educational and Transition Services) is to promote the academic success of student veterans at Baylor University. Part of the Paul L. Foster Success Center, although located in the Army ROTC facility, the VETS office is staffed by a VETS Transition Coach, Mrs. LaNette Thompson, and I serve as the VETS Coordinator.

Currently about 100 student veterans are attending Baylor, with many having recently returned from deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. VETS offers a transition course for new student veterans and ongoing support for all student veterans (see Veteran Educational and Transition Services (VETS) for more information). In addition, one of the goals of the VETS program is to identify Baylor faculty and staff who are veterans or who have immediate family members currently serving in the military. If you are a veteran or have a family member serving, please send an email to VETS@baylor.edu

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Student Organizations

Leadership and Advisors

Administrative Law Society

Administrative law directly impacts every other type of major practice area! Baylor Administrative Law Society has been formed to further educate and prepare students for working within administrative law. Our goal is to meet industry and government leaders to understand the world from an administrative law perspective and create a network across our fields of interest.

This organization is currently not active.

• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Walt Shelton

American Constitution Society

The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy is a progressive legal organization. The group’s stated mission is to “promote the vitality of the U.S. Constitution and the fundamental values it expresses: individual rights and liberties, genuine equality, access to justice, democracy and the rule of law.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Taylor Edwards
  • Vice President: Sam Pumphrey
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Rachel Kincaid

Baylor Business Law Society

The Baylor Business Law Society’s purpose is to connect business law oriented students with each other, with attorneys practicing in the field, and with other business professionals. The organization already has preliminary support from the State Bar of Texas Business Law Section and from practicing attorneys across the state. One vision for the organization is to sponsor events in connection with the State Bar that bring awareness of transactional law practice that Baylor Law students may not ordinarily be exposed to. Additionally, the Business Law Society plans on sponsoring networking events with our peers and with professionals and attorneys.

• OFFICERS
  • President: McKinsey Meeker
  • Vice President: Adam Holtz
  • Secretary: Macie Jones
  • Treasurer: Shayan Baig
  • Events Coordinator: Winston Bribach
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Allen Page

Baylor Environmental and Natural Resource Law Society-BENRLS

The objectives of the Baylor Environmental and Natural Resource Law Society include promoting student education in the field of environmental and natural resource law; hosting meetings, forums, and other programs to accomplish our first objective; coordinating with the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas in its support of environmental legal education at Baylor; and coordinating with faculty advisors and faculty instructing relevant environmental and natural resource law courses. Membership is open to all students.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Elena Folgueras
  • Vice President: John Laughlin
  • Secretary: Conrad Scott
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Walt Shelton

Baylor Labor and Employment Law Society

The Baylor Labor and Employment Law Society exists to grow the community of Baylor Law students who wish to practice labor and employment law and to connect students with professionals in the labor and employment industry.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Tiffani Skroch
  • Vice President: Tansy Ackermann
  • Secretary: Connor Roberts
  • Treasurer: Hope Burkhalter
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Associate Dean and Professor Patricia Wilson

Baylor Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

The Baylor Law Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) is dedicated to protecting the lives of animals and advancing their interests through the legal system. To advance these goals, SALDF works to improve the lives of animals in Texas through volunteer work, fundraising, and support for trap-neuter-return programs. SALDF also seeks to educate law students and the surrounding community about forms of institutionalized animal abuse. SALDF is affiliated with the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Taylor Edwards
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Laura Hernandez

Baylor Public Interest Legal Society

The Baylor Public Interest Legal Society is a service-oriented organization which exists to serve Baylor Law and the Waco community in facilitating the involvement of students in public interest institutions and programs.  The Society coordinates and encourages the efforts of students, faculty and administration in promoting public interest issues on campus and in the community.  The Society also assists students in obtaining internships, field placements, and employment in public interest fields in coordination with Baylor Law’s faculty and administration.

• EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
  • President: Reagan Conner
  • Vice President: Kamryn Dow
  • Secretary: Abby Sutton
  • Treasurer: Melanie Green
  • Charity Navigator: Lauren Lewis
  • Sergeant at Arms/Parliamentarian: Rachel Brooks
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Bridget Fuselier

Christian Legal Society

The Christian Legal Society is an organization composed of current Baylor law students. This organization's primary goals are to provide an opportunity for fellowship among Christians within the Law School community and to be a source of encouragement and support for those who need it. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Brendan Fowler
  • Vice-President: Kingrey Sullens
  • Secretary: Abby Cibulka
  • Treasurer: Lexi Weyer
  • Director of Biblical Studies: Hunter Maxwell
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Brandon Quarles

Criminal Law Society

The purposes of the Criminal Law Society are to increase exploration and dialogue in the field of criminal law; to create opportunities for students who are interested in criminal law by hosting speakers, providing career development and networking opportunities, advocating for necessary reform, and engaging in community service; and to promote welfare in the community through activities such as public awareness seminars and community service projects. The Criminal Law Society will host events throughout the year, bringing practitioners, academics, judges, and policymakers to campus. 

• OFFICERS
  • President: Garrett Farrel  
  • Vice President: Nick Gadowski
  • Secretary: Christina Woller
  • Treasurer: Trey Schwarz
• FACULTY ADVISORS
  • Professor Richard Alpert
  • Mrs. Beth Toben

Diversity in Law

The Diversity in Law Association exists to serve as a professional organization, support system, and social club for minority law students. It maintains contact with various national organizations such as the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Black Law Student Association, and the Asian Law Society, but our local group works as a united organization for issues and concerns of minority students. Membership is open to all students.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Reilly O'Connor
  • Vice President: Ashley Tran
  • Secretary: Hemali Patel
  • Social Media Manager: Jocelyn Sanchez  
• FACULTY ADVISORS
  • Associate Dean Patricia Wilson
  • Professor Laura Hernandez

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Asian American Law Student Association

The Asian American Law Student Association represents the interests of Asian law students by providing advocacy, support, and networking opportunities while serving as a social, cultural, and academic resource to Baylor Law students. AALSA also aims to give back to the Waco community by volunteering and being a part of BPILS' Annual Adoption Day.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Joseph Duong
  • Vice President: Elaine Fung
  • Secretary: Alex Kil
  • Treasurer: Shayan Baig
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Laura Hernandez
  • Professor Stephanie Tang

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Black Law Student Association

The Black Law Student Association (BLSA) is a sub-group of Diversity in Law. As exemplified by our motto –  strength in unity – BLSA aims to promote solidarity among its members by establishing a good-fellowship environment; providing collective resources to encourage academic excellence and professional development; creating opportunities to network, fundraise, and volunteer to positively impact the community; and empowering members to become effective lawyers and leaders.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Nicki Fisher
  • Vice President:  Mylah Childress
  • Secretary: Jesika Berger
  • Treasurer: Nylan Yancy
  • Social Media - Vinny Clark
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Associate Dean Patricia Wilson

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Hispanic American Law Student Association

Hispanic American Law Student Association (HALSA) is a sub-group of Diversity in Law. The purposes of HALSA shall be to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Hispanic law students by utilizing the collective resources of the law school and the legal community; to focus upon the relationship of the Hispanic attorney to the American structure; to instill in the Hispanic law student a greater awareness of commitment to the needs of the Hispanic-American community; to foster and encourage the advancement of Hispanic students in the pursuit of law; and to do all things necessary and lawful to accomplish these purposes.

To become a member, the interested party should contact the president or vice president of the HALSA, which will be determined at the beginning of each spring quarter. 

• OFFICERS
  • President: Jay Salinas
  • Vice President: Fatima Salinas
  • Treasurer: Eric Grant
  • Secretary: Maria Zermeno
• FACULTY ADVISORS
  • Professor Laura Hernandez

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LGBTQ+ Law Student Association

The LGBTQ+ Law Student Association is an inclusive student organization focused on creating and providing a welcoming, supportive, and safe educational experience for all students. The Group strives to provide education on the legal issues that affect people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To achieve these goals, the Group provides opportunities for students to examine the intersection of sexual orientation, gender, and the law by providing a common meeting ground within the Law School to discuss matters of importance to LGBTQ+ students and their allies. Above all, the Group strives to create a caring, loving, and supportive community for all Baylor Law Students in accordance with the Baylor University Board of Regents Resolution on a Caring Community on May 14, 2021.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Taylor Edwards
  • Vice President: Madi Barney
  • Secretary: Anderson Tittle
  • Treasurer: Katie Clausen
• FACULTY ADVISORS
  • Professor Bridget Fuselier
  • Professor William J. "Jeremy" Counseller

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Native American Law Student Association

The purpose of the Baylor Law School NALSA shall be to: articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Native Law Students and their allies; foster and encourage professional competence; focus upon the relationship of the Native American Law Student, the Native American Attorney and their allies to the American legal structure; instill in every attorney and Law Student a greater awareness and commitment to the needs of the Native American community; influence the legal community to bring about meaningful change to meet the needs of the Native American community; adopt and implement a policy of economic independence; encourage law students to pursue careers in the judiciary; and do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.

• This organization is currently not active.
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Jenny Branson, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

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Entertainment Law Society

The goal of the Baylor Entertainment Law Society will be to prepare students for the wide range of legal careers within the entertainment industry through a vast avenue of resources such as exposure to current topics and trends within the industry by guest lecturers and experienced professionals working in Film, Television, Music and Theater. Further we will hold networking events with Baylor Lawyers and other prominent names in the Entertainment Law field.

This organization is currently not active.

• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Laura Hernandez

Federalist Society

The Baylor Law Federalist Society is a group of law students united by conservative and libertarian philosophies on law and government. Philosophically, we are a non-partisan organization dedicated to the principles that the state exists to preserve liberty, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. Every year, we bring in prominent scholars, judges, practitioners, and politicians to meet with members and speak on a variety of constitutional and legal issues.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Tiffany Dunkin
  • Vice President: Christian Parker
  • Secretary: Kiera Black
  • Treasurer: Jordan Miner
  • Public Relations Director: Lily Gilliland-Gillam
  • Social Coordinator: Josh Stirling
  • 1L Representative: Elijah Biedinger
  • President Emeritus: Jackson Heard
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Greg White

HEAL

Baylor Law HEAL is an organization dedicated to advocating for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. HEAL stands for help, educate, advocate, and learn. Our goal is to help victims through the legal system, educate law students on how to properly treat victims, advocate for change in the legal process, and learn from victims how we can make the process safer.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Jenny Bloodworth
  • Vice President: Max Tenney
  • Secretary: Cassidy Tressider
  • Treasurer: Jordan Miner
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Jessica Asbridge

Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society

The Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society conducts bi-annual intramural competitions, one in the fall and one in the spring. All students who are enrolled in LARC 3: Persuasive Communications are required to participate. The competition problem is the one used for the brief-writing requirement in the LARC 3 class. The competitions also are open to other interested students. The participants work in teams of two to prepare and present oral arguments to panels of judges. All competitors who advance to the outrounds or are recognized with a speaker award become members of the Baylor Barrister Society.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Patrick Aguilar
  • Vice President: Kayla Dietrich
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Mike Berry

IP Law Society

The purpose of the Intellectual Property Law Society is to increase discussion about the broad field of intellectual property law. IPLS aims to dispel misunderstandings about who may practice intellectual property law and create opportunities for students who are interested in intellectual property law by hosting speakers, holding informational meetings, organizing field trips, and providing career development programs. The Intellectual Property Law Society will host events throughout the year.

This organization is currently not active.

• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Connie Nichols

Longhorn Bar Association

The Baylor School of Law Texas Exes Society is an organization composed of present and former law students who are also former students of the University of Texas.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Alexandra "Za" Leissner
  • Vice-President: Reagan Conner
  • Secretary: Kendall Huddleston
  • Treasurer: Elaine Fung
  • Events Coordinator: Claire Zurovec
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Stephen Rispoli, Asst. Dean of Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives

Military & Veterans Legal Society

The Military & Veterans Legal Society was founded with three goals in mind. First, the Society aims to promote scholarly discussion of the military justice system, national security, veterans affairs, and other related topics affecting law students, legal professionals, and current, former, or prospective members of the armed forces of the United States of America. Secondly, the Society hopes to foster the professional development of its members by organizing military and civilian career panels, hosting topically relevant debates, coordinating physical fitness events, and building social ties between its members, the Baylor Law community, and the citizens of the greater Waco area. Finally, it strives to provide support to current and former members of our armed forces through fundraisers and community service events.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Rhasean T. Stephens
  • Vice-President: Mike Brunger
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Bridget Fuselier

Mustang Bar Association

The Mustang Bar Association is an organization composed of present and former law students who also attended Southern Methodist University. Its primary purpose is to serve as a club for all Mustangs to have a home away from the Hilltop, network with the DFW job market, and continue to Pony Up.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Christian Parker
  • Vice-President: Courtney Conner
  • Secretary: Macie Jones
  • Treasurer: Haleigh Hashem
  • Events Coordinator: Lisa Burckhardt
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Jenny Branson, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

Parents Attending Law School Organization

The purpose of the Parents Attending Law School Organization (PALS) is to connect and support current and potential parents at Baylor University School of Law. We will coordinate meetings for support, education, and study spaces where kids are welcome. We will also host family-friendly events, services, and other activities to encourage families to be involved at the law school.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Logan Miller
  • Vice-President: Riley Zoch
  • Secretary: Matthew Lopez
  • Treasurer: Kaitlyn Worrall
  • Events Coordinator: Grayson Feist

• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Jessica Asbridge

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International, is a professional fraternity composed of pre-law and law students, legal educators, attorneys, judges, and government officials. Phi Alpha Delta was founded on November 8, 1902 for the purpose of promoting professional competency and achievement within the legal profession. Today, P.A.D. is the world's largest law fraternity with 206 law school chapters, 99 alumni chapters and 316 Pre-Law chapters in the United States (including Puerto Rico), Canada and Mexico.

This organization is currently not active.

• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Bridget Fuselier

Spanish for Lawyers Club

Connect students to learn Spanish legal terminology, practice conversational skills, and engage in community events that foster practical application of Spanish skills.

This organization is currently not active.

• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Laura Hernandez

Sports Law Society

As the sports industry continues to grow in the twenty first century, lawyers and the legal field must stay up-to-date with the newest trends and how they may impact old and new laws. This organization exists to provide a robust social networking tool for students, encourage students to find their passion within the fields of sports, and to expand students’ knowledge about and opportunities of where the law can facilitate the successes in sports.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Johanna Chavarria
  • Vice President: Joseph Nelson
  • Secretary: Katherine Sartain
  • Treasurer: Bennett Johnson
  • Apparel Chair: Hope Burkhalter
  • Social & Philanthropy Chair: Amanda Hildebrand

• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Chris Jaeger

Student Wellness Organization

The Student Wellness Organization exists to raise awareness for the mental health and well-being of law students; furthermore, the Organization will promote healthy ways for students to cope with the stressors of law school by fostering a dialogue between faculty, students and the lawyer community.

• OFFICERS
  • Exec Advisor: Ashley Tran
  • President: Hemali Patel
  • Vice-President: Daniel Brown
  • Secretary: Adelynn Vasquez
  • Treasurer: Shayan Baig
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Bridget Fuselier

Texas Aggie Bar Association

The Baylor School of Law Texas A & M Club is an organization composed of present and former law students who are also former students of Texas A & M University. The club enables Aggies to continue their Aggie traditions once they have moved a little farther north up Highway 6. Activities include social get-togethers, recruiting on the A & M campus, maintaining contacts with Aggie lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals, and law school Muster. In addition, one of the club's primary goals is raising money to endow a scholarship in memory of Aggie and Dean Emeritus Angus S. McSwain, Jr. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving Aggie at the Law School.

• OFFICERS
  • President: John Laughlin
  • Vice-President: Will McCoy
  • Secretary: Zane Thomas
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Kayla Landeros

Women's Legal Society

The Baylor Law Women’s Legal Society is dedicated to bringing the law school community together to provide a forum that supports women and empowers future female leaders through mentorship, philanthropy, and education.

• OFFICERS
  • President: Riki Haase
  • Vice-President: Angelica Chernin
  • Secretary: Madison Yasenchok
  • Treasurer: Taylor Tilmon
  • Public Relations Officer: Erin Stevens
• FACULTY ADVISOR
  • Professor Leah Jackson Teague