Notable Alumni: Derek Mosley

Class of 2023

Law Degree: Marquette University

Derek Mosley recently became the director of the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education at Marquette University Law School, where he graduated with his law degree in 1995.

A former judge, Mosley also is a frequent speaker about unconscious bias and Black history. In addition, as a kidney transplant recipient, he is a supporter of Donate Life Wisconsin, the National Kidney Foundation and Versiti (formerly the Blood Center of Wisconsin).

He currently serves as a Donate Life Hollywood advisor to promote accurate depictions of organ donation and transplant on television and in movies.

Mosley sits on the board of several local organizations including Froedtert Hospital, the Urban Ecology Center, YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Safe & Sound, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, the United Way Diversity Leadership Committee and TransCenter for Youth.

In his spare time, Mosley is a Milwaukee foodie and served as a judge for the 2022 James Beard Awards.

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