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In Brief

Read the latest news and updates from University of Wisconsin Law School.

Collaboration in Community

UW Law hosted the 2024 Midwest Clinical Conference, drawing legal clinicians from across the country to share ideas and teaching strategies.

‘Bankruptcy Whisperer’ Honored for Role in Purdue Pharma Case

When a group of bewildered opioid activists and survivors sought transparency and accountability during the infamous Purdue Pharma bankruptcy, they found Jonathan Lipson '90.

Class of 1984 Pays It Forward

Last year, for their 40th reunion, the Class of 1984 wanted to do something to leave a lasting impact: They sought to raise $198,400 to fund one or more scholarships for financially challenged students.

Supporting a Strong Democracy

UW Law School Board of Visitors members John W. Miller ’06, along with Elizabeth Gracie ’83 and her Chicago law firm O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes, LLC, contributed a total of $50,000 to create a 1:1 matching gift opportunity to support the State Democracy Research Initiative.

Turning Interests and Challenges into Opportunities

Samantha Crane, a 3L at University of Wisconsin Law School, has already made a name for herself in the Federalist Society.

A Quest to Enact Meaningful Change

After failing to address systemic mental health issues in the military as a doctor, Deonte Williams 1L decided to study law to take his concerns to Congress.

Building a Sense of Community

When Lorenzo Gudino ’21 was considering law school, a sense of Native community was critical. Enter the Native American Pathway to Law Initiative, which includes an annual workshop that will be hosted by UW Law this summer.

Sparking Nuanced Conversation

Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy strives for civility in civic dialogue without sacrificing commitment to principle and diversity of thought.

Bidding for the Better

Jackie Macaulay Auction funds summer internships and summer associate positions for students.