Student Organizations

APALSA at FSU Law was created to support and advocate for Asian American Pacific Islanders in the legal community and as a whole. We aim to advocate for AAPI leadership within the legal field, increase awareness of concerns of the Asian community, and strengthen relationships within and outside of the law school.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Andrew Otanes
Vice President - Justine Phan
Treasurer - Kayla Shen
Secretary - Na Li
Social Media - Sarah Augustine

The Association for Criminal Justice (ACJ) aims to provide students with a practical insight into criminal law matters from judicial, prosecutorial, and defense perspectives. The ACJ further seeks to educate students and the community about issues impacting the criminal justice system.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Jennifer Pennypacker
Vice President - Rebecca Gage-Hammond
Treasurer - Jason Zheng
Secretary - Sara Boles
Alumni Coordinator - Lauren Holman

The Delores Poindexter Auzenne Chapter of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Florida State Law exists to promote a more balanced and perfect union among all law students; to assist in the matriculation of BLSA members at the College of Law; and to enhance the social, intellectual and spiritual lives of BLSA members, the Florida State Law body and the community-at-large.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Carissee Joseph
Vice President - Kyla Escoe
Treasurer - Nathaniel Birdsong
Secretary - Melissa Mercier
Community Service Chair - Aaliyah Andrews
Recruitment Chair - Madison Smith
Recruitment Chair - Aziah McKinney
Social Media Chair - Victoria Copeland

The BLS is a student-run organization dedicated to promoting social and academic interaction among Florida State University College of Law students interested in the various aspects of business, corporate and financial law. The goal of the BLS is to enhance the legal education of our members and to promote an interdisciplinary curriculum in business, corporate and financial law that builds upon the resources of Florida State University College of Law and provide students with unique opportunities to interact with various legal practitioners in the community, faculty and staff, and local corporate counsel.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Mallory McCray
Vice President - Madison Shostack
Treasurer - Preston Barnes
Secretary - Caroline Giddens
Activities Chair - Allie Karlinsky
2L Rep - Sloane Slusher

The mission of this CLS student chapter is to maintain a vibrant Christian Law Fellowship at Florida State Law, which enables its members, individually and as a group, to love the Lord with their whole beings — hearts, souls and minds — and to love their neighbors as themselves. In accomplishing this mission, this chapter focuses on: cultivating spiritual growth through communal prayer, fellowship and worship; showing the love of Christ to the campus community and the community at large by proclaiming the gospel in word and in deed; and addressing the question, "What does it mean to be a Christian in law?," that is, learning to submit every aspect of one's calling in the legal profession to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Syene Kulendran
Vice President - Cassie Compton
Secretary - Elijah Cochran
Treasurer - Eileen Perez
Historian - Serena Cochran
Community Service - Corrine Trulock
Athletics Chair - Andrew Louis
Recreation Chair - Ian Wolcott

Christian Legal Society

The Consumer Advocates Society (CAS) aims to promote, educate, and advocate for consumer rights at the state and federal levels. This organization strives to help the FSU community understand consumer rights in Florida and to promote more robust protections. CAS also aims to highlight the various career opportunities in the field of consumer law to law students and introduce opportunities to get hands-on experience with attorneys through internships, externships, and fellowships.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Kennedi Ray
Vice President - Jordan Ives
Treasurer - Haven Branca
Secretary - Nicholette Lanane
Event Coordinator - Parker Dixon
2L Representative - Kyla Escoe

The mission and purpose of CABA FSU LAW is to provide opportunities for student members to engage with legal professionals, further networking opportunities for members with local professionals in all areas of legal practice, and educate members about career opportunities within the Cuban Community. New networking and potential career opportunities will be created by hosting networking events through the Cuban American Bar Association, or “parent organization”, inviting guest speakers to come to the school, and offering mentoring opportunities for all students, providing more internships and job opportunities, as well as professional development and job development through OCI. These will be some of the main goals of the organization with the participation of CABA members throughout South Florida and the rest of the United States.

2026-27 Executive Board
President - Angelica Mendez
Vice President - Robert "RJ" Aguilar
Treasurer - Kiara Videla
Secretary - Jailene Ruiz
cabafsulaw@gmail.com

The Election Law Society hosts guest speakers, networking events, and chats with election professionals to bring together students and practitioners in the field. The organization intends to raise awareness of career paths in the field of election law.

2025-2026 Executive Board

President - Leila Basili
Vice President - Nathalie Are
Secretary - Aidan Browne
Treasurer - Noah Whitehead
Event Planning Chair 1 - Nicola Strouse
3L Rep - Molly Adamo
2L Rep - Haven Branca

To promote and support interest in the current issues affecting entertainment and sports law, and to establish and cultivate networks within this specialized legal community for the purpose of providing interested Florida State Law students with access to information regarding the availability of professional opportunities.

2026-27 Executive Board

Director of Sports - Elijah Cochran
Director of Arts - Allanah Rowe
Assistant Director, Sports - Preston Barnes
Assistant Director, Arts - Drew Soloman
Internal Secretary - Caroline Giddens
Social Media Chair - Haley Jarvis
Treasurer - Parker Barnes
Competition Chair - Alessa Gardini
Competition Chair - Jenny Mitchell

Florida Bar EASL Section
Black Entertainment & Sports Lawyers Association

The Environmental Law Society (ELS) provides a forum to address key environmental law issues on the local, state and federal levels, as well as functioning as a group available to participate in local environmental cleanups and fund raisers. ELS provides its members with opportunities to travel to national environmental law conferences and to make contact with state and local environmental employers through pro bono and internship opportunities.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Sarah Chair
Vice President - Hannah Chappell
Secretary - Alejandra Trevett
Treasurer - Annie Kjetsaa
Social Media Chair - Jordan Ives

The Federal Bar Association at FSU (FBA at FSU) serves as a student chapter of the national Federal Bar Association at the Florida State University College of Law. The purposes of the SFBA are to further the objectives of the Federal Bar Association, to represent the Association to law students at the Florida State University, to stimulate the interest of law students in the activities of the Association, and to conduct programs of interest and value to law students. 

2026-2027 Executive Board

President - Jennifer Pennypacker
Vice President - Devyn Wishon
Treasurer - Haven Branca
Secretary - Elise Gore

The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering balanced and open debate about the fundamental principles of freedom, federalism, and the role of the judiciary. The Federalist Society seeks to educate the legal community through its programs and publications about how limited constitutional government based on the rule of law can have a positive effect on law and public policy.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Morgan Hughes
Vice President - Brooks Elson
Executive Director - Luke Piroli
National Liaison - Kinsey Carlson
Membership Chair - Mason Galinskie
3L Representative - Zachary Rebert
2L Representative - Bryan King
Treasurer - Allie Karlinsky
Secretary - Natalie Willis

National Federalist Society

The purpose of the Florida State University Business Review is to provide a scholarly forum for contemporary legal discourse and to address the issues and concerns transforming the business community.

2026-27 Executive Board

Editor-in-Chief - Mason Kay
Managing Editor - Natalia Boix
Executive Editor - Serena Saul
Executive Editor - Sloane Slusher
Article Editor - Harrison Cho
Article Editor - Quinn Hoffman
Article Editor - William Hawkins
Article Editor - Kaitlyn Gazzara
Symposium Editor - Emma Hofmann
Writing & Research Editor - Angel Colon
Article Selection Editor - John T. Palmer

FSU Master of Business Administration Home Page

Articles and more information are available on the FSU Business Review site.

The Florida State University Law Review is the flagship legal journal of the Florida State University College of Law. The members of the Law Review publish the journal four times per year from Tallahassee, Florida.

2026-27 Executive Board

Editor in Chief - Aidan Browne
Managing Editor - Becca Vaillancourt
Executive Article Selection Editor - Kaitlyn Gazzara
Article Selection Editor - Devyn Veitch
Executive Publication Editor - Jake Still
Executive Editor - Haven Branca
Executive Editor - Mason Kay
Executive Editor - Nicola Strouse
Executive Editor - Connor Van Marter
Article Editor - Nicholas Blasioli
Article Editor - Ben Jolly
Article Editor - John Palmer
Article Editor - Samantha Van Der Sommen
Executive Notes & Comments Editor - Zachary Fine
Notes & Comments Editor - Kate Billings
Notes & Comments Editor - Gino Cerrone
Notes & Comments Editor - Francesca Tavano
Notes & Comments Editor - Roy Thorson
Notes & Comments Editor - Kit LaPlante
Florida Style Manual Editor - Lee Taylor

The Health Law Society offers members the opportunity to engage in discussions with respected professionals in the health law community, providing valuable insights into potential career paths. While many health law students aim for traditional careers, others are interested in exploring alternative options. Our objective is to showcase a variety of job opportunities through speakers and panels. We also aim to deepen members' understanding of healthcare and legal issues by inviting professors and local law firms to delve into the latest topics in health law. Periodically, HLS collaborates with other student organizations to expand student access and awareness through joint events. These gatherings foster connections among students who share similar career aspirations, facilitating valuable networking opportunities.

2024-2025 Executive Board

President - Kayley Riley
Vice President - Sarika Madan
Treasurer - Alexandra Donisi
Secretary - Joey Vallejo

The organization seeks the advancement of Hispanic-Latinos at Florida State University’s College of Law, as well as in the legal community at large. By providing social and academic support, along with networking opportunities, HLSA is confident that they can increase the presence of Hispanic people in the legal field.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Alvaro Molina
Vice President - Angelica Mendez
Treasurer - Nathaniel Birdsong
Secretary - Robert Aguilar
2L Rep - Nicholas Delcastillo

The Human Trafficking and Policy Law Society brings together students interested in brainstorming and discussing policies and laws related to human trafficking. We will discuss and explore legal issues in Florida, United States, and Internationally. Our primary objectives are discussing policy issues, writing about them, and increasing awareness about human trafficking on social media. Our primary events include local, state, and national experts working in the anti- human trafficking field.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Jessica Concepcion
Vice President - Sophia Stines
Treasure - Evan Bush
Secretary - Eileen Perez
Social Media Chair - Sergio Mejia Aguilar
3L Rep - Ethan Ruiz

The Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) is an organization of law students interested in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret law. Our mission is to encourage and facilitate student excellence in the field of intellectual property through 1) maintaining a network of interaction between students and local practitioners and alumni, 2) creating awareness of intellectual property trends that have a state, national, and global impact, and 3) helping students with and without technical backgrounds find a niche within one of the many growing trends within intellectual property law.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Bailey Hicks
Treasurer - Berkeley Oglesby
Secretary - Alejandra Trevett

The purpose of the Florida State International Law Students Association (ILSA) is to educate the university community about the increasing relevance of international law to the environment, human rights, world peace, business and trade. ILSA sponsors speakers from around the world on various pertinent topics related to international law. ILSA also provides information regarding study abroad programs, foreign internships and career opportunities in international law. To promote the understanding of different cultures, ILSA sponsors cultural events, such as the annual Around the World Dinner. All Florida State Law students are invited to join ILSA.  

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Jamie Hallinan
Vice President - Angelica Mendez
Treasurer - Serena Saul
Secretary - Zoe Orr

The Italian American Law Student Association (IALSA) is dedicated to supporting and advocating for Italian Americans in the legal profession. We seek to celebrate our cultural heritage, cultivate meaningful friendships, and foster professional connections at FSU Law and throughout the broader legal community.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Madison Riscigno
Vice President - Luke Piroli
Treasurer - Alessa Gardini
Secretary - Tina Reale

As members of the JLSA, we focus on the importance of connection and community in Judaism. We strive to serve the Seminole Law community as a support system and a source of unity for both Jewish and non-Jewish students to learn and socialize together while also promoting an environment of tolerance for students of all faith traditions. We welcome students of all backgrounds, all levels of Judaism (or lack thereof) and representatives of all those in the greater Tallahassee legal profession.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Zachary Rodier
Vice President - Natalie Willis
Treasurer - Allie Karlinsky
Secretary - Sophia Stones

The Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law (ISSN 0892-4880) is published twice a year, fall and spring, by the Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law at the Florida State University College of Law. The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Journal, its editors or staff, or the College of Law. 

2026-27 Executive Board

Editor in Chief - Bethany Boylan
Executive Editor - Sarah Chair
Executive Editor - Kate Rumisek
Associate Editor - Chloe Solarte
Administrative Editor - Ian Wolcott
Article Selection Editor - Kayla Shen

The Journal of Transnational Law & Policy (ISSN 1067-8182) is published once per year at The Florida State University College of Law. The views expressed in published material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the Journal, its editors or staff, or Florida State University.

2026-27 Executive Board

Editor-in-Chief - Patricia Waltz
Managing Editor - Laine Bradley
Executive Editor - Landon Brooks
Article & Notes Editor - Angelica Rosello
Writing & Research Editor - Justine Phan
Senior Articles Selection Editor - Victoria Mauro

The Judge Advocate Student Association is a law school student organization dedicated to advancing the field of military law among the students at the law school and assisting those interested in a career as a judge advocate among all branches of the military. Notable projects include the military moot court competition, SVA run for awareness in the fall, and JAG Day.

2025-26 Executive Board

Co-President - Sierra Shelter-Laktasic
Co-President - Andrew Otanes
Navy & Marine Corps Section Leader - Sierra Shelter-Laktasic
Army/Reserve/National Guard Section Leader - Andrew Otanes
Treasurer - Kennedi Ray
Airforce/Space Force Section Leader - Kennedi Ray
Coast Guard Section Leader - Jamie Hallinan

The purpose of LSC is to represent Law School registered student organizations (RSOs) before all budgetary committees of SGA and the Congress of Graduate Students, to sub-allocate funds to Law School RSOs, and to monitor and coordinate the budget activities of the various Law School RSOs.  LSC is comprised of seven law students elected as Members-at-Large by the Law School Student Body.

2026-27 Organization Leaders

Chair - Mallory McCray
Board Member - Bailey Hicks
Board Member - Devyn Wishon
Board Member - Carter Schatt
Board Member - Nathan Grodsky
Board Member - Christian Christakos

LSC/COGS Allocation Request
LSC Bylaws

Law Students Practicing Wellness is an activist, support, and social club that seeks to provide law students with the tools and resources for mental health in law school and the legal field. 

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Celina Corvea
Vice President - Jackie Hennessy
Secretary - Joy Manassarum
Treasurer - Alvaro Molina
3L Rep - Ashley Judson
2L Rep - Jailene Ruiz
Social Media Chair - Kaitlyn Gazzara

The Middle Eastern Law Association (MELA) is committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive community. Our mission is to create strong bonds with other student organizations on campus and the broader legal network, thereby enhancing collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and professional development opportunities. We aim to share and celebrate Middle Eastern culture, while also embracing the cultures represented on our campus. By creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and facilitating meaningful connections, we aim to empower future legal professionals, enhance the representation of individuals from the Middle East in the legal field, and make a positive contribution to the legal profession.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Jenny Said
Vice President -  Zakariya Butt
Secretary - Sarah Chair
Treasurer - Nagham Mashraqi
Social Media Chair - Daniel Soliman

Established in 1968, the Florida State College of Law Moot Court Team is one of the nation's leading university moot court teams. The Moot Court Team annually contends in regional, national and international competitions where teams of two to three members compete against other law school moot court teams. Issues in past competitions have included the First Amendment, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property, Sports Law, International Law, Environmental Law, Evidence, Workers' Compensation, Cyber Law, Corporate Law, Securities, Labor and Employment, Entertainment and Communications Law.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Teddy Fronczak
Vice President & Final Four Co-Chair - Quinn Hoffman
Treasurer - Zachary Rodier
Secretary - Joy Manassaram
Editorial Chair - Sarah Chair
Intramural Chair & Final Four Co-Chair - Eden Punch
Intramural Co-Chair & Final Four Co-Chair - Emma Chapman
Intramural Co-Chair - Madison Smith
Final Four Co-Chair - Lauren Simpson
Competition Chair - Warren Robison
Alumni Relations Chair - Meghana Raj
Social Media Chair - Madison Shostack

The NLG is dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system. Our aim is to bring together all those who recognize the importance of safeguarding and extending rights.

2026-2027 Executive Board

President - Avery Bell
Vice President - Jane Orr
Treasurer - Laney Fox
Secretary - Sarah Chair
External Secretary - Alejandro Carralero
Alumni Relations - Daniel Liu
3L Rep - William Blake
2L Rep - Jack Scheidhauer

OUTLaw seeks to provide a platform for all students to learn about the legal issues facing gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and other queer people. OUTLaw sponsors events throughout the year to increase awareness of issues and to foster discussion of the current state of LGBTQIA+ law at the national, state and local levels. OUTLaw is committed to working with allied organizations on campus to better the Florida State community and ensure that LGBTQ students are treated with the same respect as the student body as a whole. OUTLaw also exists to help students connect with the LGBTQIA+ community in Tallahassee. We welcome and encourage all law students to join OUTLaw, regardless of orientation and gender.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Elliot Weber
Vice President - Devyn Veitch
Secretary - Avery Bell
Treasurer - Chris Bergin
Social Media Manager - Kennedi Ray

Public Interest Law Students Association (PILSA) is to be an inclusive organization - inclusive of all students who express curiosity about public interest as well as all fields/aspects of this realm of law. This broad legal area is about helping those who need it most; protecting victims’ rights and serving the State; advocating for children, veterans, survivors of attacks and trauma, elderly and/or disabled citizens, policies to the benefit of society’s vulnerable, and the environment; working within government to protect the integrity and accessibility of state and federal laws; and championing the ideal of Equal Justice Under Law. Students face great opportunities throughout school to serve in the public interest and it is the intent of PILSA to help inspire, educate, and equip graduates to utilize their legal skills and passions to work towards a more just and equitable society for all.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Laney Fox
Vice President - Kit LaPlante
Secretary - Bethany Boylan
Treasurer - Hannah Chappell
Social Media Chair - Elliot Weber
Pro Bono Coordinator - Claire Place
3L Rep - Will Blake
2L Rep - Adalyn Woeste

Public Interest Law Center
Equal Justice Works

The purpose of this organization is to provide a forum for students of the Florida State University College of Law to discuss issues pertaining to the field of Real Property, Probate, and Trust law. It will allow students to network with attorneys, both local and otherwise, and will help students to learn about opportunities and advancements within the fields.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Brett Judd
Vice President of Trust and Probate - Madilyn Otero
Vice President of Real Estate - Katelyn Roberts
Secretary - Grace Fitzpatrick
Treasurer - Kate Billings
2L Rep - Faith Hayden

To provide a forum for education, advocacy and scholarship aimed at protecting the lives and advancing the interests of animals through the legal system, raising the profile of the field of animal law. The FSU Law Chapter is one of 161 around the country.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Jayden Bashe
Vice President - Meghana Raj

SBA serves as the representative of the College of Law student body to discover and manifest its collective desires, to secure the benefits of mutual association, and to further the legal, academic, and social interests of its members and the College of Law. FSU Law Student Bar Association's main goal is to improve the overall quality of life for all students attending Florida State University College of Law. SBA offers the perfect opportunity to become involved in an organization that is constantly working to make the experience at FSU Law more enjoyable, rewarding, and fun. Further, SBA offers countless opportunities to become engaged and enjoy extracurricular activities while benefiting FSU Law and the Tallahassee community.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Olivia Callari
Vice President - Olivia St. Clair
Treasurer - Joe Years
Secretary - Summer Forehand

fsusba@gmail.com
fsusba.com

To advance a collaborative environment where veteran law students and legal professionals can share experiences and build the skills necessary to serve the community. Our mission is to honor service through action, both in legal excellence and dedicated mentorship.

2025-26 Executive Board

President - Andrew Otanes
Vice President - Watson Thomas
Treasurer - Madison Johnson
Secretary - Brian King
Social Media - Abigail Han

The purpose of the Florida State Law Transfer Student Organization (TSO) is to help facilitate a smooth transition for new transfer students. This organization is open to the entire Florida State Law student body. TSO will help all transfers become acclimated with Florida State Law, Tallahassee and the local legal community. It is important to the TSO executive board to help new students with any questions or concerns they may have that are different than their previous schools.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Noreen Khan-Qamar
Vice President - Nathan Sanchez
Treasurer - Nicholas Blasioli
 

The College of Law Trial Team consists of an elite group of law students trained in the art of trial-level litigation. Each year, team members represent the Florida State University College of Law in competitions against other students from law schools across the nation. At these competitions, team members present cases before judge and jury. Cases encompass a wide range of topics in both the civil and criminal arenas. Case topics have included insurance fraud, homicide, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and wrongful death.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Jada Hunter
Vice President - Ashley Judson
Secretary - Jennifer Pennypacker
Treasurer - Andrew Burk
Social Chair - Daniel Soliman
Co-Competition Chair - Annalisa Smith
Co-Competition Chair - Brianna Urea

WLS is dedicated to promoting the status of women in the legal community. WLS provides a forum for the discussion of issues concerning legal education and provides program to advance and assist students throughout their law school career, including networking with local attorneys and other leadership opportunities.  WLS also actively participates in charitable and voluntary causes in the community, as well as sponsors annual philanthropic events within the law school community.

2026-27 Executive Board

President - Lauren Simpson
Vice President - Kiara Videla
VP of Finance - Giana Balogh
VP of Internal Affairs - Devyn Wishon
VP of External Affairs - Kate Rumisek
VP of Events - Jennifer Vigness
Committee Director - Serena Saul