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Volume 1 (1969-1970)
Volume 2 (1970-1971)
Volume 3 (1971-1972)
Volume 4 (1972-1973)
Volume 5 (1973-1974)
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Volume 6 (1974-1975)
Volume 7 (1975-1976)
Volume 8 (1976-1977)
Volume 9 (1977-1978)
Volume 10 (1978-1979)
Volumes 11 - 20
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Volume 11 (1979-1980)
Volume 12 (1980-1981)
Volume 13 (1981-1982)
Volume 14 (1982-1983)
Volume 15 (1984-1985)
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Volume 16 (1985-1986)
Volume 17 (1986-1987)
Volume 18 (1987-1988)
Volume 19 (1988-1989)
Volume 20 (1989-1990)
Volumes 21 - 30
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Volume 21 (1990-1991)
Volume 22 (1991-1992)
Volume 23 (1992-1993)
Volume 24 (1993-1994)
Volume 25 (1995-1997)
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Volume 26 (1998-1999)
Volume 27 (2000)
Volume 28 (2001-2002)
Volume 29 (2002)
Volume 30 (2004)
Volumes 31 - 40
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Volume 31 (2005)
Volume 32 (2006-2007)
Volume 33 (2007-2008)
Volume 34 (2008-2009)
Volume 35 (2011-2012)
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Volume 36 (2013)
Volume 37 (2014-2015)
Volume 38 (2015)
Volume 39 (2016)
Volume 40 (2017-2018)
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Volume 41 (2019)
Volume 42 (2020)
Volume 43 (2021)
Volume 44 (2021-2022)
Volume 45 (2022)
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Volume 46 (2023)
Volume 47 (2023)
Volume 48 (2024)
Volume 49 (2025)
Departments
Dean's View
Dean’s View
Dear friends, this issue of University of Wisconsin Law School’s Gargoyle magazine is a special one. We’ve got some especially poignant and exciting stories to share about some of the latest developments at the Law School, to which so many of you have contributed.
June 3, 2025
Dean’s View
Dear friends, welcome to another exciting edition of UW Law's Gargoyle magazine.
October 24, 2024
Dean’s View
Welcome to another exciting issue of our Gargoyle magazine! We’ve got some especially fascinating stories to share with you in this edition.
June 3, 2024
Dean’s View
Hello dear friends, and welcome to another exciting issue of University of Wisconsin Law School’s Gargoyle magazine! We’ve got some especially inspiring stories to share with you in this edition.
October 11, 2023- View More Dean's View
Features
Sparking Nuanced Conversation
Center for the Study of Liberal Democracy strives for civility in civic dialogue without sacrificing commitment to principle and diversity of thought.
June 3, 2025
Bidding for the Better
Jackie Macaulay Auction funds summer internships and summer associate positions for students.
June 3, 2025
‘We’re the Last Hope’
Wisconsin Innocence Project changes lives for students and the wrongfully-convicted.
June 3, 2025
Dream Chasers
Katrina McCann '10 and Mario Morris '06 share their unique paths to success.
October 24, 2024- View More Features
News & Notes
Collaboration in Community
UW Law hosted the 2024 Midwest Clinical Conference, drawing legal clinicians from across the country to share ideas and teaching strategies.
June 3, 2025
‘There are Lots of Opportunities to Do Public Service’
In February, UW Law hosted Hon. Robert M. Dow, Jr. as the keynote speaker for the annual Thomas E. Fairchild Lecture.
June 3, 2025
From Experience to Empowerment
New staff members draw from their professional experiences to empower those walking similar paths.
June 3, 2025- View More News & Notes
Spotlights
Turning Interests and Challenges into Opportunities
Samantha Crane, a 3L at University of Wisconsin Law School, has already made a name for herself in the Federalist Society.
June 3, 2025
A Quest to Enact Meaningful Change
After failing to address systemic mental health issues in the military as a doctor, Deonte Williams 1L decided to study law to take his concerns to Congress.
June 3, 2025
A Decade-Long Journey
Mitra Sharafi wins best article for "Indian Constitutionalism, the Rule of Law, and Parsi Legal Culture."
June 3, 2025
Changing Lives Through Elder Law
Paul Sturgul '73 and Jon Fischer '13 discuss growing field of elder law and serving community.
October 24, 2024- View More Spotlights
Donor Highlights
Supporting a Strong Democracy
UW Law School Board of Visitors members John W. Miller ’06, along with Elizabeth Gracie ’83 and her Chicago law firm O’Keefe Lyons & Hynes, LLC, contributed a total of $50,000 to create a 1:1 matching gift opportunity to support the State Democracy Research Initiative.
June 3, 2025
From Chemical Engineer to Energy Advocate
Michelle Yun '12 bridges engineering and law, advocating for energy professionals and mentoring future legal minds.
October 24, 2024
In Memory of a Life of Service and to Others
Joan Stafslien ’92 creates fund in memory of husband, Tom ’91.
June 3, 2024- View More Donor Highlights
Alumni Life
Celebrating Community
University of Wisconsin Law School has celebrated Reunions differently over the decades, but the celebration in October 2024 was a special one. With nearly 100 alumni and friends gathering at The Edgewater Hotel in Madison, …
June 3, 2025
‘Bankruptcy Whisperer’ Honored for Role in Purdue Pharma Case
When a group of bewildered opioid activists and survivors sought transparency and accountability during the infamous Purdue Pharma bankruptcy, they found Jonathan Lipson '90.
June 3, 2025
Class of 1984 Pays It Forward
Last year, for their 40th reunion, the Class of 1984 wanted to do something to leave a lasting impact: They sought to raise $198,400 to fund one or more scholarships for financially challenged students.
June 3, 2025- View More Alumni Life
In Focus
Strong Bonds, Fond Memories
University of Wisconsin Law School was proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the William H. Hastie Fellowship Program during a reception at the 2025 Association of American Law Schools annual meeting.
June 3, 2025
Her Honor
Sculpture honoring trailblazer Vel Phillips '51 unveiled on Capitol grounds.
October 24, 2024
Judge Luttig, 2024 Kastenmeier Lecturer
University of Wisconsin Law School hosted Judge J. Michael Luttig as the speaker for the 2024 Robert W. Kastenmeier Lecture, which took place March 14.
June 3, 2024
Igniting Success
University of Wisconsin Law School honored the Spring 2023 graduates during an in-person Hooding Ceremony on May 12, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Exhibition Hall in Madison.
October 11, 2023- View More In Focus
Class Notes
Class Notes
1970s Bruce Kerr ’72 has retired from his law practice in northern California following a career at Oracle and Sun Microsystems, where he was assistant general counsel. Kerr was co-founder with fellow law student Marty …
October 11, 2023- View More Class Notes
In Memoriam
In Memoriam
We pay tribute to Emeritus Professor Frank Tuerkheimer, Ralph Cagle, Walter Brandeis Raushenbush, Emeritus Professor Alan Weisbard and others.
June 3, 2024
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Last Word
Alisha Esselstein ’18
Alisha Esselstein ’18 takes advantage of every opportunity that comes her way. Originally from a rural town of 800, the University of Wisconsin Law School grad has lived on every continent, except Australia and Antarctica.
June 3, 2025
Last Word
Marvin "Marv" Levy '71 is ready to leave a lasting legacy of charitable giving.
October 24, 2024
Laureen Seeger ’86
Laureen Seeger ’86 has enjoyed a 38-year career full of rewards and challenges. We sat down with Seeger to discuss her experience at University of Wisconsin Law School, her career and her generous support of future Law School Badgers.
June 3, 2024
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