Category: Spotlights

From Law Enthusiast to Legal Educator and Author

Syl Sobel '83 uses his law background to educate readers, regardless of the audience.

Benefiting the Greater Community

Michelle Behnke '88, who assumed the role of ABA president-elect in August, lives by a maxim that has served her and others well.

‘Chardi Kala:’ Seeking Optimism Amidst Hardship

Maninderjit Singh 3L believes in gratitude and optimism amidst hardship, a concept called "Chardi Kala."

From the Woods to Washington, D.C.

Alexandra Anderson 3L got an up-close glimpse of environmental policy in action as a legal intern in Washington, D.C.

Rebecca Scheller ’07 Relishes Starting

Rebecca Scheller '07 and University of Wisconsin Law School; it’s hard to separate the two.

‘Spoiler’ Alert

With the shift of America’s political landscape and loss of middle ground, Nathan Atkinson wants to investigate more on how ranked-choice voting performs in polarized environments.

Welcome Margaret Miller, Alumni Relations Officer

University of Wisconsin Law School would like to welcome Margaret Miller, who serves as the new alumni relations officer.

A Dream Deferred

Emily Ott always envisioned going after her J.D. But after she earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy, she found herself immersed in politics and government work.

A Family Legacy of Helping Others

Public service is in University of Wisconsin Law School student Joshua Topel’s blood.

In the Public Interest

When Paul Bley ’80 graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1977 with a bachelor’s in business administration and a looming ROTC military obligation, he figured that having a law degree in hand would improve the flexibility and variety of his assignments in the U.S. Army.