Strong Bonds, Fond Memories

Photo of the Hastie Fellows standing together.

Chris Lau speaks with guests.University of Wisconsin Law School was proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the William H. Hastie Fellowship Program during a reception at the 2025 Association of American Law Schools (AALS) annual meeting Jan. 8 in San Francisco. For half a century, the Hastie Fellowship has fostered diversity, leadership and opportunity within the legal profession.

The event honored the fellows’ achievements and high­lighted the importance of mentorship, community and scholarship embedded in the two-year program.

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Photos by Stephen Hew and Jennie Broecker

Numerous people stand in the event space to listen to Dan Tokaji speaking.