Category: Spotlights

‘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.

Ryan Packer ’04: Law, Love and Lambeau

Ryan Packer ’04 met the second love of his life at Reunion. His first love? The Green Bay Packers. Just like millions of other kids who grew up in Wisconsin.

Kyle Nakatsuji ’12 Named 2025 Forward Recipient

Double Badger Kyle Nakatsuji ’12 didn’t follow the traditional path to entrepreneurship — he carved one of his own.

SanDee Priser ’02: ‘I Keep Going Back to the Practicality of Things’

For SanDee Priser ’02, it all comes down to making practical impacts. It’s what first drew her to UW Law and what most excites her as a member of the Board of Visitors.