This week in the Law School
Welcome back to a big week. Wednesday's Fuchs Endowed Lecture, Thursday's Gong Show, and Friday's Socctoberfest are annual Law School signature events. Students interested in experiential learning could check out Thursday's information session on our clinical programs.
Monday
Employment law in higher education
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
Join Labor and Employment Law Society for a virtual chat with a panel of experts in the field of higher-ed legal counseling. They are all excited for us to bring our questions about employment relationships and legal issues faced by colleges and universities in Indiana.
Our panelists are Tony Hahn, Vincennes University vice president of government and legal affairs; John Maurovich, Butler University associate general counsel; Claire McRoberts, Ivy Tech Community College college counsel; Anthony Prather '83, IU vice president and general counsel.
JLAP Wellness Ambassadors information session
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Hear about getting involved as a Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program Wellness Ambassador. Nicole Burts from JLAP will join virtually to discuss with students who are interested.
Post-Roe America: Where No Woman Stands Alone
Noon - 1 p.m. in 203
A discussion of the pro-life movement's new frontiers in the post-Dobbs, post-Roe era. Our speaker, Maddie Green, is Indiana regional coordinator for Students for Life.
Sponsor: Advocates for Life.
Trump’s executive orders: A panel discussion
Noon - 1 p.m. in 121
Join American Constitution Society for a dynamic panel exploring key executive orders issues by President Donald Trump, with a focus on their legal, social, and institutional impact. This event brings together leading scholars and experts to critically examine the scope and implications of recent directives, from diversity initiatives to college athletics, agency oversight, and election integrity.
Panelists include Prof. Yvette Butler, discussing "Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing;" Stephen Harper '11, deputy director of athletics and COO at IU Athletics, discussing "Saving College Sports;" Prof. John Applegate, discussing "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies;" Prof. Luis Fuentes-Rohwer, discussing "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections."
Tuesday
BLSA general body meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Join the Black Law Students Association meeting to discuss updates for the month.
"Food and Farm Policy Under Trump: Reflecting, Assessing, and Predicting"
Noon - 1 p.m. in 125
Baylen Linnekin, food lawyer and scholar at the Keep Food Legal Foundation, will discuss food law, rules, and regulations in the United States, joined by Professor John Applegate.
How has food and agriculture traditionally been regulated throughout US history? What changes and continuity exist in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Department of Health and Human Services? Join us for a discussion on the nation's new regulatory diet.
BuffaLouie's will be provided for all attendees!
Sponsored by the Federalist Society.
MELSA call-out meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 124
Join Middle Eastern Law Students Association to learn how we support students of Middle Eastern, North African, and Southwest Asian descent, as well as all individuals interested in the region, cultures, and legal issues. We’ll discuss our upcoming social events, academic resources, and community engagement initiatives for the year.
Talk with first generation lawyer Mary Hoeller
6 - 7 p.m. in 120
Mary Hoeller’s career path is a great example of navigating a unique professional journey. She started in nursing, earning her degree in 1974 before transitioning to law. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1982, she began her legal career in labor arbitration, working with steelworkers and coal miners. She then served as a staff attorney at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh before moving to Indianapolis in 1985. In Indianapolis, Mary specialized as a litigator in various areas, including environmental, medical malpractice, and product liability cases. In 1997, she opened her own practice, focusing on elder law, mediation, and guardianships, which is her current work.
Sponsored by First Generation Law Students Association.
RSVP by noon, Oct. 20
CLS Bible study
7 - 8 p.m. in 214
Join Christian Legal Society for Bible study! Come as we read through the book of Romans together. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday
CAPS
All day. Repeats tomorrow and every week through Nov. 26
Stressed? Anxious? Do you need to talk? The Law School provides counseling and psychological services to students. Kelly Kinsman, our embedded counselor, will be at Baier Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays through November 26.
Fuchs Endowed Lecture: John C. Bonifaz, "'A Republic, If You Can Keep It’: The Fight for our Democracy and our Constitution"
Noon - 1 p.m. in the DeLaney Moot Court Room and on Zoom
The Ralph F. Fuchs Lecture series was established in memory of Professor Fuchs, a distinguished member of the Indiana University School of Law faculty from 1958–1985, and honors his commitment to combining excellence in teaching and scholarship with extraordinary dedication to public service.
This lecture will address litigation and legal advocacy strategies for defending American democracy and the United States Constitution at this critical moment in our history. It will cover current threats to our democracy, including: the dominance of big money interests in our elections; voter suppression and voter intimidation; and corruption and abuse of power at the highest levels of our government. And, it will demonstrate how members of the legal community can confront these threats and, consistent with their professional responsibility, help preserve our republic.
John C. Bonifaz is an attorney and political activist specializing in constitutional law and voting rights. He is the president and co-founder of Free Speech for People and the founder of the National Voting Rights Institute. He has also litigated international human rights and environmental law cases.
Approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions and Continuing Education for 1 hour of CLE.
Thursday
Clinical program informational meeting
Noon - 1 p.m. in 120
Learn about the experiential leaning opportunities available in our clinics. Hear from faculty and current and former students.
International IP Seminar: Tim Holbrook, "IP Extraterritoriality After Abitron"
1:15 - 3:15 p.m. on Zoom webinar
In Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic Int’l, Inc., the US Supreme Court dramatically curtailed the extraterritorial reach of the Lanham Act, the federal trademark statute. In doing so, it effectively overruled not only its own precedent in Steele v. Bulova but also decades of doctrine adopted by the circuit courts of appeals. But what has happened since? The lower courts in all areas of IP continue to confront issues of extraterritoriality, yet the adherence to the Supreme Court’s methodology as espoused over a series of cases is inconsistent at best. This lecture will give an overview of the Supreme Court’s recent extraterritoriality jurisprudence, with a particular focus on Abitron. It will then discuss various circuit court decisions on trademark, patent, copyright, and trade secrecy and explore their consistency (or lack thereof) with current Supreme Court jurisprudence.
Tim Holbrook is Provost’s Professor and Robert B. Yegge Endowed Distinguished Professor in Law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He is an internationally recognized patent law and intellectual property scholar. He is the leading US scholar on the extraterritorial application of US intellectual property law, with numerous publications and book chapters exploring these issues.
Register for the Zoom webinar
BLSA’s Gong Show
7:30 - 9 p.m. at The Back Door (207 S. College Ave.)
The Gong Show is a light-hearted and humorous amateur talent contest. Each contestant will go before our panel of judges and if any judge considers the act to be particularly bad, they can force it to stop by striking the gong. If the act survives without being gonged, the contestant will receive a score from each of the judges. The contestant with the top score will win the grand prize!
Friday
Maurer and Habitat for Humanity building day!
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
After participating in Habitat’s Women+ Build event the last two years, the Law School is excited to expand our support in 2025. This year, the school and the Student Bar Association join Habitat as they launch their fall framing blitz, with the goal of framing FIVE homes in October. This build is open to ALL members of the legal community.
Learn more ore mail lawdean@iu.edu.
Sponsored by Student Bar Association, Dean's Office, Office for Community, Impact, and Engagement.
Job searching strategy workshop
11 - noon in the Faculty Conference Room (335)
Looking for jobs but not sure where to start? Struggling to pitch yourself to employers? Join the Career Services Office for a practical workshop on how to craft professional correspondence and develop a smart, strategic approach to job searching.
RSVP on CareerNet.
International Fridays: Study Abroad and international dual degrees
Noon - 1 p.m. in 213
Learn about opportunities to study abroad for a semester as a 2L or 3L, do a dual degree abroad (as a 3L), take part in a semester-long overseas internship (for current and future Center for Constitutional Democracy affiliates), or spend a semester researching international law at Cambridge after graduating. 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls, and graduate students welcome.
Lunch will be provided.
Socctoberfest
5 - 7 p.m. Karst Farm Park fields 1 and 2
Socctoberfest, an annual co-ed round-robin tournament for Law School students, celebrates its 22nd year. Four teams will play six games to determine an overall winner. At the end of the night, the winning team will receive a trophy that will be placed in the Office for Student Affairs alongside the team photo until the next academic year. JD, graduate, and exchange students of all ability levels are welcome to participate.
Faculty, staff, students, friends, and family are welcome to attend. Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you wish to watch the games!
Saturday
IndyBar and BLS tailgate
9 a.m. - noon* at Forrest Ave. grass lot, lot F
Join IndyBar and the Business and Law Society for a pre-game tailgate before today's IU football game. Enjoy food, fun, and great company in a relaxed setting with your classmates and local legal professionals as we cheer on the Hoosiers!
IndyBar asks all attendees to register in advance to help plan for attendance.
Free for IndyBar law student members; $10 for law student non-members.
Announcements
Call for dissertation editors for SJD students
The Graduate Programs and Global Engagement Office is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as dissertation editors for SJD students. This is an excellent opportunity for those with some experience in academic or article editing and a strong interest in research and scholarly writing.
Please note that editors will be hired and paid directly by the SJD students. Our office is facilitating this announcement but will not be involved in the hiring process.
How to Apply: To be included on the list of potential editors, please send your résumé and a brief statement of interest—including your editing rates—to Dean Gabrielle Goodwin at glgoodwi@iu.edu. For questions, contact lawintl@iu.edu.
IndyBar Law Student Division noard member
Interested in connecting to the legal community in Indianapolis? Apply for IndyBar’s Law Student Division Board! The position starts 2026 spring semester. IndyBar membership is required and you must have a minimum of two semesters remaining at the Law School.
Responsibilities include a monthly meeting and helping plan IndyBar-sponsored events at the Law School. The application can be found on CareerNet.
For more information on IndyBar, please visit our website or see the announcement on Student Services' Canvas page. The deadline to apply is October 27.
October is Cybersecurity Month
To celebrate, CPLA is sharing tips and tricks so you can protect yourself and others from data breaches and scams. Last time, we suggested using a password manager such as BitWarden. This week, we have two more suggestions.
Use multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as two-factor authentication (2FA). DUO is a great example of MFA, but you can set up MFA for many of your online accounts using any authenticator. Using an authenticator, such as 2FAS, to generate a code that can only be accessed by you is much more secure than receiving a text message, but that depends on the network you use for texting.
Explore the closed lock. If you are not sure if a website is legitimate, you can right-click on the closed lock in the address bar to take a closer look at the security certificate to figure out who really owns and operates the site.
Bonus: know when you're looking at a domain v. a subdomain. A main domain would be iu.edu, a sub-domain would be bloomington.iu.edu. If you think of it going from right-to-left, bigger to smaller, the sub-domain on the left sits inside the main domain on the right. This is counter-intuitive since everything else we interact with is typically from left-to-right, but not so with sub-domains.
Here is a real-world example: Is applianceparts.lowes.com/ legitimately a part of Lowe's? Or is it pretending to look like a Lowe's website? As it turns out, this one is real.
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