University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Spotlights

Finding Her Voice in the Mock Courtroom

Patricia Needham 3L was more than halfway through her undergraduate degree in kinesiology and exercise science when she realized she didn’t want to become a physical therapist after all.

Weaving the Thread

Torey Dolan’s scholarship contributes to broad conversations in election law and tribal sovereignty.

From Classroom to Client Call

As a student at UW Law, Charlie Wied is already advising real clients through the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, a hands-on program that operates like a private law firm.

‘Pursuing Justice’

Claudia Quiroz ’07 spent much of her career prosecuting cyber and white-collar crime in the darkest corners of the Internet.

The Fast Rise of Kyle Williams ’25

On any given day, Kyle Williams ’25 might structure a public finance deal, review a real estate agreement or mentor the next generation of leaders.

Meet the Lead Behind the NextGen Bar

Judy Gundersen ’87, who’s spent her career shaping how lawyers enter the profession, was named among the most influential people in legal education.

Celebrating the Legacy of Paul Turley ’73

Barbara Arnold ’76 makes a gift to the State Democracy Research Initiative in honor of her late husband, Paul.

Clinical Experience Changes Lives

Warren Woessner ’81 and Iris Freeman create a fund for students to seize transformative experiences.

Carrying the Wisconsin Idea Forward

Growing up with a younger brother with P.A.N.D.A.S, Mariah Bader 2L witnessed educational inequality firsthand. As a result, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in law and advocacy.

Navigating the Gray

All work is semi-autobiographical. So it makes sense that Joshua Braver, who had a rebellious streak in junior high, would explore the idea of rule-breaking in his scholarship.