Student Organizations

Executive

Boise President: Kate Belt
Boise Vice President: Kelsie Zak
Boise Secretary: Rylie Mackie
Boise Sergeant at Arms: Erik Farner

Moscow President: Erin Howey
Moscow Vice President: Erin Bangs
Moscow Secretary: Leslie Sixtos- Cruz
Moscow Sergeant at Arms: Wiley Benson- Jay

Treasurer: Hayden Zywina

Council

Boise 3L Representatives: Allison Carver and Madison Thomas
Boise 2L Representatives: Cody Harrison and Nick Nelson

Moscow 3L Representatives: Ari Woodyard and Lex Coulter
Moscow 2L Representatives: Abygail Berger and Jacob Hersh

Judiciary/Honor Court

Boise 3L Judiciary/Honor Court Justice: Natalie Schmidt
Boise 2L Judiciary/Honor Court Justice: Isabella Sindelar

Moscow 3L Judiciary/Honor Court Justice: Michel Terry
Moscow 2L Judiciary: Samantha Bertagnolli

Senior Honor Court Counsel: Tate Griffin
Deputy Honor Court Counsel: Christian Lovan

SBA Advisors: Associate Dean Gregory Sergienko & Assistant Dean Leon Samuels

The SBA was founded to enrich and diversify the lives of every law student. By virtue of being admitted to the University of Idaho College of Law, each student is automatically a member of the SBA. The SBA is comprised of an Executive Board, a governing council, and student organizations operating under the auspices of the SBA. It is the responsibility of the SBA to ensure student organizations limited funds are allocated in an equitable manner. Once funds are distributed, the SBA organizations are charged with carrying out the mission of their respective organizations. Student organizations augment law school learning by providing their members with rich and meaningful events such as guest speakers and/or specific skills training. Service in the SBA is entirely voluntary. Board members, officers, and student leaders work tirelessly, without remuneration, to engender a spirit of collegiality and a truly rewarding and memorable law school experience.

Executive Board: 

• Editor-in-Chief: Hayden Zywina
• Chief Boise Editor: Brian Seeger
• Executive Editor: Faustine Moulton
• Chief Managing Editor: Austyn Viola
• Business Editor: Luz Peterson
• Chief Research Editor: Luke Dominiak
• Chief Articles Editor: Kristen Henrich
• Chief Symposium Editor: Rebecca Sparks

Board of Editors: 

• Managing Editor: George Moore
• Managing Editor: Stephanie Wodnik
• Managing/Input Editor: Coyleen Greenwell
• Managing/Input Editor: Ethan Hallstrom
• Input Editor: R. Turner Shull
• Input Editor: Ari Woodyard
• Input Editor: Michel Terry
• Input Editor: Ashley Wardle
• Articles Editor: Brittani Randall
• Articles Editor: Matthew Kline
• Quality Assurance Editor: Mitchell Lange
• Quality Assurance Editor: Blaykleigh Smythe
• Source Editor: Sarah Kaley
• Source Editor: Xiaoyu Chen
• Source Editor: Garrett Hensley
• Research Editor: Sarah Kaley
• Research Editor: Xiaoyu Chen
• Research Editor: Garrett Hensley

Associate Editors: 

• Associate Editor: Ryland Alberta
• Associate Editor: Payton Anderson
• Associate Editor: Christopher Butler
• Associate Editor: Jessica Cambron
• Associate Editor: Wesley Caspers
• Associate Editor: Nellie Christensen
• Associate Editor: Robyn Craig
• Associate Editor: Ross Faber
• Associate Editor: Jarom Hall
• Associate Editor: Jacob Hersh
• Associate Editor: Kylie Jacobs
• Associate Editor: Chandler Joost
• Associate Editor: Alexandra Koper
• Associate Editor: Nicole Larson
• Associate Editor: Charlie McLagan
• Associate Editor: David McNeill
• Associate Editor: Ross Miller
• Associate Editor: Kristin Million
• Associate Editor: Raquel Pearson
• Associate Editor: Faith Quigley
• Associate Editor: Kathryn Saad
• Associate Editor: Xavier Suarez
• Associate Editor: Lauren Thomas
• Associate Editor: Alisha Urruita
• Associate Editor: Erekle Vakhramovi

Faculty Advisors: Professor Richard Seamon

Statement of Purpose:

The Idaho Law Review is a publication devoted to the scholarly discussion of current legal problems. All selection, editing, and publishing is performed by the students that make up the Law Review staff. Academics, jurists, practitioners, and students use the review as a research tool and as a medium for publishing articles which discuss, analyze, comment, or critique various legal issues.

President: Candice Spector
Vice President: Luke Dominiak
Secretary: Hannah Clark
Treasurer: Justin Meyer

Faculty Advisor: Professor Aliza Cover

Statement of Purpose

To educate and inform both students and the community on important civil rights issues and provide necessary services to the community.

President: Natalie Schmidt
Vice President: Ering Poppenga
Secretary: Allison Carver
Treasurer: Brianna Siftar
Student Outreach: Bella Rupe
2L Rep: Scotti Culton
3L Rep: Alexis Saucedo

Faculty Sponsor: Kristi Running

Mission Statement

The Animal Legal Defense Fund Idaho Student Chapter (ALDF) is affiliated with the Animal Legal Defense Fund and shares its mission to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. ALDF is committed to educate law students and advocate for changing laws to better protect animals. ALDF welcomes all students that are interested in creating a better life for animals through animal law.

Executive Board

President: Hannah Harrington
Vice-President (Moscow): Kristin Million
Vice-President (Boise): Candi Larson
Secretary: Sunni Petrenko
Treasurer: Ryan Prespentt

Faculty Advisor: Professor Richard Seamon

Mission Statement

The Idaho Agricultural Law Society is comprised of aspiring legal professionals who seek to encourage discussion about agriculture issues, create and sustain a network of agricultural professionals, and educate the public on the importance of agriculture.

President: Bella Rupe
Vice President: Shannon Shaw
Secretary: Blair Beaumont
Treasurer: Sieg Coronel
2L Representative: Brandon Zimmerman
Events Coordinator: Leah Hurwitz

Faculty Advisor: John Hinton

Statement of Purpose

Creating and promoting professional opportunities for University of Idaho College of Law students through networking and education.

President: Christopher Butler
Vice- President: Chandler Joost
Treasurer: Henry Silberberger

President: Garrit Hensley
Vice-President: George Moore
Secretary/Treasurer: Kyra Humbert

Faculty Advisor: Richard Seamon

Statement of Purpose

Christian Legal Society is dedicated to serving, through a Christ-centered worldview, the defense of religious freedom and life, and the provisions of legal aid to the needy. As a local chapter, we seek fellowship with other Christians through a weekly bible study. We search for ways to serve, and to share the bible and its message to other law students and the community. All are welcome to attend our weekly meetings to discuss issues of morality, life, and how those intersect with our chosen professions and the law.

BOISE:

President: Harrison Scoville
Vise President (Boise): Karter Davis
Secretary: Thomas Elder
Treasurer: Alisha Urrutia
3L Rep: Kate Belt
2L Rep: Christian Lee

MOSCOW:

President: Collin Ellis- Fartale
Vice- President: Melissa Svancara
Secretary: Spencer Lindsay
3L Rep: Josh Diaz
2L Rep: Tyler Coleman

Faculty Advisor: Aliza Cover

Statement of Purpose

Criminal Law Society (CLS) is an organization designed to foster awareness and participation in criminal law within the College of Law. CLS is committed to educate law students about controversial issues arising in criminal law, while offering programs to aid future legal professionals in practice. CLS welcomes all law students that are interested in criminal law to participate in activities and events.

President: Christian Lee
Vice- President: Erin Fowler
Treasurer: Kelsie Saunders
2L Representative: Trent Miller
2L Representative: Raquel Pearson

President: Madison Leeman
Vice President: Courtney Diehl
Treasurer: Gabriella Pisani

Faculty Advisors: Jason Dominguez

Statement of Purpose

ELS is committed to increasing awareness and participation in environmental issues; influencing public policy, law, and jurisprudence; providing opportunities for environmental advocacy; improving the environmental policies at the University of Idaho; and promoting environmental careers and practices.

President: Kate Belt
Vice President: Taite Griffin
Secretary: Phoebe Felker
Treasurer: Hunter Harrington 

Faculty Advisor: Katie Ball

Statement of Purpose:

The Federal Bar Association is large enough to have an impact on the federal legal profession, but small enough to provide opportunities for networking and leadership. The Student Division in Idaho connects students with local federal practitioners and access to various FBA legal seminars. Students joining the national Law Student Division have access to a Legal Career Center and other national and local events.

President: George Moore
Vice President: Omar Flores- Rojas
Treasurer: Kyra Humbert
Marketing & Outreach: Sebastian Griffith
Event Director: Shaun O’ Harra
Student Academics Director: Alisha Urrutia

Faculty Advisor: Professor Richard Seamon (Moscow) and Tim Murphy (Boise)

Statement of purpose

The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is an organization of conservatives and libertarians interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that: 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.

President: James Wellcome
Vice President: Candice Spector
Secretary: Erik Farner
Treasurer: Justin Meyer

Faculty Advisor: Professor Anna Blaine

Mission Statement

Outside the Law is committed to being the most inclusive and health-conscious club not only within the University of Idaho system, but the greater Idaho legal community and beyond. We strive to provide students, alumni, professors, and practicing attorneys with opportunities to escape the stressors of our profession. There is more to life than reading law books (although this is important). We promote activities that are outside the traditional academic / legal sphere, as they are essential for life balance and overall well-being. Come join us!

President: Heatherly Haas
Vice- President: Natalie Schmidt
Treasurer: Kelsi Saunders
Secretary: Sieg Coronel

APALSA Mission statement

Idaho APALSA seeks to integrate our AAPI individual lived experiences to embrace other identities and to reflect responsible stewardship of the law.

President: Shaun O' Harra
Vice President: Brendan Taylor
Treasurer: Tianna Major
Secretary: Luke Dominiak

Co-Faculty Advisors: Professor Katie Ball

Statement of Purpose

The Idaho Golf Club (IGC) is a student organization designed to foster networking relationships through golf between students at the University of Idaho College of Law and the Idaho area legal community. We organize events at driving ranges and golf courses throughout the school year where students can connect with members of our law school and legal community. Our events will focus on identifying and developing ethical and professional values, as well as providing golf experiences.

President: Rose Gray
Vice President: Josh Miller
Treasurer: Jonathan Gradin
3L Representative: Amanda Gipe
2L Representative: Faustine Moulton

Faculty Advisor: Professor John Rumel

Statement of Purpose

ITLA's primary purpose is a dedication to the improvement of justice through representation of citizens in the courtroom. ITLA also promotes relationships between law students and practicing attorneys through shadow programs, ITLA conferences in Boise, Sun Valley, and Jackpot, Nevada, and through discussions and presentations at the law school.

President: Payton J. Schooler- Polillo
Vice- President: Christian Face
Treasurer: Jonathan Layton
Secretary: Meghan Godfrey

Faculty Advisor: Tim Murphy

Statement of Purpose

It shall be the purpose of this organization to:

1. As an organization of law students, current military members and veterans, we will strive to continue to set the highest standards of professionalism and performance in our chosen career paths.
2. Establish a strong network amongst current and future law students as well as legal professionals who served and those that support the United States Armed Forces.
3. Focus on the exchange of information regarding military/veterans issues; establishing a different perspective and providing a forum for substantive military law and national security law conversations at Idaho Law.
4. Through our networks create employment opportunities for all members.

President: Luz S. Peterson
Vice President: Cody Harrison
Treasurer: Guillermo Sarriera-Valentin
Secretary: David McNeill

Faculty Advisor: Tim Murphy

Statement of Purpose

• Provide a forum for individuals who are interested in learning about Intellectual Property.
• Create and foster a relationship between the IP Section of the Idaho State Bar and the students at the University of Idaho College of Law.
• Establish a mentor program, in conjunction with the IP Section, for students interested in working in the field of IP Law.

President: Christian Lee
Vice- President Boise: Nathan Bracken
Vice- President Moscow: Nellie Christensen
Treasurer: Andrew Bradbeer
Secretary: Chandler Joost
2L Representative: Jarom Hall

Faculty Advisor: Professor Samuel Newton

Statement of Purpose

We affirm the strength brought to the study of law by a law student’s personal religious conviction. We strive through public service and diligence in our studies to promote fairness and virtue founded upon the rule of law. Membership is open to all current law students of any faith, who follow the example of J. Reuben Clark Jr. and share the values of public service, loyalty to the rule of law, and appreciation for the religious dimension in society and the student’s personal life.

President: Stacey Escobar Machorro
Vice- President: Leslie Sixtos- Cruz
Treasurer: Jessica Cambron
Secretary: Kensington Nulf

3L Representative: Ellie Kobialka
2L Representative: Brandon De Paz

Faculty Advisor: Professor Geoff Heeren

Statement of Purpose

The Latino Law Caucus is an organization dedicated to working in conjunction with service providers, including the College of Law’s Legal Aid Clinic, to prepare future attorneys to better represent the Latino and Hispanic communities.

President: Joshua Bruce Holmstead
Vice- President: Rob Schopke
Treasurer: Alisha Urrutia
2L Representative: Sieg Coronel

Mission Statement:
Law Students for Appropriate Dispute Resolutions (LSADR) is a student organization founded on the principle that dispute resolution includes both litigation and alternatives. Trial is sometimes the most appropriate forum to resolve a dispute. LSADR also seeks to promote the effective and efficient forms of resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and more. We seek to prepare students through knowledge of ADR, networking events, and opportunities that develop the practical skills necessary for successfully resolving disputes in the most appropriate way possible.

President: Ryland Alberda
Vice- President: Emmy Parton
Treasurer: Payton Anderson
Secretary: Taite Griffin

Chairperson: Daniel Streamer and Arman Entezar
Vice Chairperson: Erin Ramsey
Treasurer: Ken Epps

Faculty Advisor: Professor Hedden-Nicely

Statement of Purpose

We, the Students of the University of Idaho College of Law, acknowledge the need to assume a proactive role in the development of the Native American Legal Community, articulate and promote the needs of Native Law Students and Law students interested in Native American Law, increase the degree of professionalism among Native attorneys and all attorneys in the field, encourage and prepare Native Secondary and Collegiate students for higher education, and increase the awareness of and a commitment to the needs of the Native Community as a whole, and do hereby establish the Constitution of the University of Idaho College of Law Native American Law Students Association.

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President: Colton Hansen
Vice-President: Hannah Clark
Secretary: Colton Hansen
Treasurer: Hannah Clark

Faculty Advisor: Professor Benjamin Cover

Mission Statement

The National Lawyers Guild is an association dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system. We seek to unite lawyers, law students, legal workers, and jailhouse lawyers of America in an organization that shall function as an effective political and social force in the service of the people, to the end that human rights shall be regarded as more sacred than property interests. Our aim is to bring together all those who regard adjustments to new conditions as more important than the veneration of precedent; who recognize the importance of safeguarding and extending the rights of workers, women, farmers, marginalized people and minority groups whose labor we respect; who seek actively to eliminate racism; who work to maintain and protect our civil rights and liberties in the face of persistent attacks upon them; and who look upon the law as an instrument for the protection of the people, rather than for their repression.

President: Tomas Elder
Vice- President: Taite Griffin
Treasurer: Hannah Clark
Secretary: Krystal Turner

Faculty Advisor: Professor Sam Newton

Statement of Purpose

OutLaw is an organization open to all students who are interested in extending civil rights to all people. OutLaw serves as a support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and otherwise identifying (LGBTQ+) law students, in addition to law students who have family and friends in the LGBTQ+ community. Our main goals are to (1) educate our school and community about LGBTQ+ issues, and (2) to participate in legal issues that affect the LGBTQ+ community in Idaho. Furthermore, we provide information and networking opportunities to LGBTQ+ law students in order to increase educational and career opportunities. Through these goals and opportunities we hope to promote understanding and acceptance among all.

President: Kristin Million
Vice- President: Nicole Larson
Treasurer: Cristella Medrano
Secretary: Melissa Svancara

Mission statement:
Older Wiser Law Students (OWLS) are a community and resource for all students. OWLS include students who have not taken a traditional path to law school. We welcome all those who are older and wiser, either in truth or spirit. OWLS are students who find their path may not be described as traditional, who might be transitioning from a previous career, who have families, or have pursued other ventures before law school. OWLS aim to be a pillar of support and guidance throughout the law school journey. All students are welcome!

President: Robert Omura Lange
Vice- President: Ari Woodyard
Treasurer: Cristella Medrano
Secretary: Josh Diaz
Marshall: Nicole Larson

Justice: Becky Chisum

Faculty Advisor: Dylan Hedden-Nicely

Statement of Purpose

Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) is the world's largest professional legal fraternity serving law students, legal educators, and members of the Bench and Bar. As a local organization, the chapter focuses on service to the profession and the community by hosting networking events with alumni and by doing community service. As an international organization, the chapter sends several students to international and district conferences throughout the school year which are paid by the fraternity. These gatherings impart unique opportunities to interact with other ΦΑΔ members, including present-day attorneys and justices, which are invaluable in securing future professional legal contacts to aspiring law students.

President: Anson Bartrand
Vice- President: Samual Reay
Treasurer: Jonathan Layton
Secretary: Anson Bartrand

Boise Executive Board

President: Emmy Parton- Edwards
Vice- President: Alisha Urrutia
Treasurer: Rachel Klena
Secretary: Courtney Dahl
3L Rep: Alyssa Goff
2L Rep: Tiana Ortiz
Events Coordinator: Kate Agres

Moscow Executive Board

President: Rebecca Sparks
Vice- President: Juliet Hernandez
Treasurer: Quin Cheatam
Secretary: Savannah Boyle
Financial Advisor: Isabella Sindelar
Event Coordinator: Bryttanie McNeff
3L Rep: Jennifer Schelhorn
2L Rep: Abygail Berger

Faculty Advisors (Boise): Wendy Couture and Katie Ball
Faculty Advisor (Moscow): Professor Jessica Long

Statement of Purpose

Promote an atmosphere of equality among all law students; Raise awareness of the legal issues impacting women; Promote networking opportunities among our members, the faculty and staff, and the legal community at large; Provide acts of service for the community; Outreach to underrepresented groups in the law; Encourage the development, recognition, and discussion of women's contributions to the legal field.

Our annual events include: Substantive presentations by WLC members, practitioners, and scholars on issues of law impacting women practicing law and how the law impacts women’s interests in the community; Sexual Violence Awareness Month presentations; Social service and scholarship/stipend fundraisers; Meet-and-Greet networking event.