Category: Alumni Life

Shalanda Baker (LLM ’12) Named Deputy Director for Energy Justice by Biden Administration

Shalanda Baker, a professor of law, public policy, and urban affairs, has joined President Biden’s administration as deputy director for energy justice at the Department of Energy.

Thomas Mitchell (LLM ’99) Named 2020 MacArthur Fellow

Thomas Mitchell, a property law scholar, was named a 2020 MacArthur Fellow for his work in reforming laws and developing policy solutions that help Black and other disadvantaged families deprived of land, home, or real estate wealth.

Alumni News: In Brief

John Miller ’06 Appointed to UW Board of Regents, Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw (LLM ’85) launched “Under the Blacklight,” UW Law Graduates Among Wisconsin Women of the Century

Vel Phillips Statue Would Honor a Lifetime of Firsts

As the first woman and first African American to ascend to major political posts in Wisconsin, Vel Phillips’ career was full of firsts.

Class Notes, Spring 2021 Issue

Recent updates about UW Law School Alumni, where they are in their career and what recent news they have to share.

Class Notes, Fall 2020 Issue

Recent updates about UW Law School Alumni, where they are in their career and what recent news they have to share.

Alumni News

Former Governor Tommy Thompson named UW System Interim President, Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day 50 years ago, Aissa Olivarez won the Ilda C. Thomas Award, and more alumni news.

Alumni Spotlight: Brian Seidl ’19

5 things to know about Brian Seidl '19. Includes shining a light on military suicides, joining Save a Warrior and more.

Scott Colom ’09 Named Forward Under 40 Award Recipient

As a change-making district attorney in his home state of Mississippi, Scott Colom loves that he has the chance to use the law to achieve justice for all.

Perfect Day: Seattle, Washington

For 2010 graduate Alex Oh, the Emerald City is the perfect place to call home. Intellectual property lawyer by day and vintner by night, Oh is fully immersed in Seattle life. Here’s his guide to the perfect summer day from dawn to dusk. Morning Rise and shine, and get an early start to beat the …