Alumni Magazine for the University of Wisconsin Law School
What a pivotal moment we are at as a nation. The COVID-19 pandemic changed all of our lives in an instant. The horrific killing of George Floyd, along with so many other Black men and women who have lost their lives to police brutality, has highlighted systemic racism, and has rallied Americans to join the movement for racial justice.
Dear friends, I’m honored to share this special issue of the Gargoyle, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Our Law School transforms lives. I say that all the time, as I travel around the country and meet our alumni, talk with prospective students, and engage with my partners here on campus. But it’s not just a catchphrase. It’s a core aspect of who we are here at UW Law. In this issue, you’ll …
This issue of the Gargoyle comes to you as we say goodbye to the Class of 2016. At their hooding ceremony, they got to hear remarks from former US Attorney General Eric Holder and former Governor Tommy Thompson ’66, who received an honorary degree from UW this spring. The ceremony, as it always is, was …
Dear Friends, While we’re part of a great university at the Law School, we live not in some remote ivory tower, but in the real world of law and justice. That’s always been true. Our “law-in-action” approach to teaching and learning has helped us, and our students, to focus on how the law works in …
This issue is about legacies My desktop dictionary, Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary, defines legacy as “something received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past,” or as “a gift by will especially of money or other personal property.” Both definitions are important to us, and both are recognized in this issue. The first definition of legacy is …
Another school year has commenced in Madison. The Terrace is open, and trees and flowers in beautiful bloom. First-year students are finding their way around the Law School and trying out their new language; faculty members are preparing for class. While the rhythm of the academic year has begun here, it has probably been a …
Many Paths to Success As dean of UW Law School, I spend a lot of time traveling in Wisconsin and around the country to meet with graduates and learn about their career trajectories. While many of our graduates began their careers — and continue them — in traditional legal work, others are using their UW …