Diverse Student Organizations

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: Jocelyn Sanchez
• Vice President: Saneela Tameez
• Secretary: Jose Hernandez
• Social Media Coordinator: Maya Rigley  

FACULTY ADVISORS

• Associate Dean Patricia Wilson
• Professor Laura Hernandez

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 participating in BPILS' Annual Adoption Day.

OFFICERS

• President: Hannah Sull
• Secretary: Meena Behara

FACULTY ADVISORS

• Professor Laura Hernandez
• Professor Stephanie Tang

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: Mylah Childress
• Vice President:  Jesika Berger
• Secretary: Neisha Hickman
• Treasurer: Benjamin Essien
• Social Media - Konnell Woods

FACULTY ADVISOR

• Professor Whitney Holmes

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: Jose Hernandez
• Vice President: Bianca Lopez
• Treasurer: Marlon Morales
• Secretary: Julia Incerpi
• Communications Officer: Paolo Ferrato

FACULTY ADVISOR

• Professor Laura Hernandez

The LGBTQ+ Law Student Association is an inclusive student organization focused on creating and providing all students a welcoming, supportive, and safe educational experience. 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 under the Baylor University Board of Regents Resolution on a Caring Community on May 14, 2021.

OFFICERS

• President: Jauhniera Shaw
• Secretary: Anderson Tittle

FACULTY ADVISORS

• Professor Bridget Fuselier
• Dean William J. "Jeremy" Counseller

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 support current and former members of our armed forces through fundraisers and community service events.

OFFICERS

• President: O'quilla Jones
• Vice-President: Laura Sepeda

FACULTY ADVISOR

• Professor Bridget Fuselier

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 not currently active. Please contact Katherine Sims if you would like to get involved. 

FACULTY ADVISOR

• Jenny Branson, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

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: Kennedy Wiley 
• Vice-President: Kaitlyn Worrall
• Secretary: Matthew Lopez
• Events Coordinator: Grayson Feist

FACULTY ADVISOR

• Professor Jessica Asbridge

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

• Co-Presidents: Rachel Brooks and Olivia Murphy
• Secretary: Kama Woodall
• Treasurer: Adam Williams

FACULTY ADVISOR

• Professor Leah Jackson Teague