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Volume 46 (2023)

Volume 47 (2023)

Volume 48 (2024)

Volume 49 (2025)

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Dean's View

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    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.

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    Dean’s View

    Dear friends, welcome to another exciting edition of UW Law's Gargoyle magazine.

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    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.

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    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.

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Features

News & Notes

Spotlights

Donor Highlights

Alumni Life

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    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, …

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    Class Notes

    See what's new with 1980s-2020s UW Law classmates.

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    ‘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.

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    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.

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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.

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    Her Honor

    Sculpture honoring trailblazer Vel Phillips '51 unveiled on Capitol grounds.

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    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.

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    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.

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Class Notes

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    Class Notes

    See what's new with 1980s-2020s UW Law classmates.

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    Class Notes

    See what's new with UW Law classmates.

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    Class Notes

    See what's new with University of Wisconsin Law School alumni.

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    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 …

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In Memoriam

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    In Memoriam

    Join us in honoring the memory of these UW Law alumni.

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    In Memoriam

    Join us in honoring the memory of these UW Law alumni.

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    In Memoriam

    We pay tribute to Emeritus Professor Frank Tuerkheimer, Ralph Cagle, Walter Brandeis Raushenbush, Emeritus Professor Alan Weisbard and others.

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    In Memoriam – Fall 2023

    In loving memory of Badgers who have passed on.

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Last Word

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    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.

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    Last Word

    Marvin "Marv" Levy '71 is ready to leave a lasting legacy of charitable giving.

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    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.

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    Last Word: Laura Schumacher ’88

    Laura Schumacher ’88 has built a career on service.

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