Judith McMullen

Judith McMullen is a Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School, where she teaches Family Law, Adoption Law, Child Maltreatment, Trusts & Estates, and Lawyers & Mental Health. She holds a JD from Yale Law School and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marquette University, enabling a unique interdisciplinary approach to legal scholarship.

Her research centers on family law, child protection, divorce, and spousal support, integrating social science research into legal analysis. She has published widely on topics such as youth criminal records, will contests, child support for professional athletes, and the regulation of homeschooling.

Professor McMullen’s recent publications span from 2018 to 1999, showing sustained scholarly engagement, particularly in law reviews like the Marquette Sports Law Review, Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society, and Loyola University Chicago Law Journal. Her work consistently explores the intersection of law with social norms, psychology, and public policy.

She has served on the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners, chairing it in 2019, and is a member of the Wisconsin Bar. She previously practiced estate planning at Sidley & Austin in Chicago and was a Teaching Fellow at DePaul College of Law.

• Advisor, Children & Family Law Society, Marquette Law School
• Member, Wisconsin Bar

She advises students and contributes to legal education through empirical studies and policy analysis, particularly in divorce and pro se representation. Her work reflects a commitment to justice, family stability, and evidence-based legal reform.

Professor McMullen has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and professional service with no indication of retirement or part-time status.