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Volume 2 (1970-1971)
Volume 3 (1971-1972)
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Volume 27 (2000)
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Volume 29 (2002)
Volume 30 (2004)
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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)
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Volume 46 (2023)
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Volume 49 (2025)
Departments
Dean's View
Dean’s View
Welcome to another exciting edition of the Gargoyle. I’m excited to share with you all the wonderful ways University of Wisconsin Law School’s faculty, staff, students and alumni are pushing boundaries and shaping the future of the legal profession.
December 2, 2025
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- View More Dean's View
Features
When Democracy Is Challenged
LADD fosters a global network of scholars investigating the role of lawyers and judges in resisting and enabling authoritarianism in contexts of democratic backsliding.
December 2, 2025
Rewriting the Program
Legal writing at UW Law emphasizes mentorship and growth so students can apply skills and approaches to succeed in many practical applications.
December 2, 2025
Fresh Scholars, Bold Ideas
Three of UW Law’s recent hires are focused on the emerging issues of technology, including the uses and impacts of AI.
December 2, 2025
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.
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News & Notes
J. Willard Hurst Summer Institute: ‘Thrilling’ Tradition for Legal History Scholars
Every two years in June, the “spirit of the Hurst Institute” makes a lasting impact on 12 early career legal history scholars from around the world.
December 2, 2025
UW Law Faculty and Staff Updates
This fall, University of Wisconsin Law School greeted several familiar faces in different faculty and staff roles.
December 2, 2025
Taking a ‘Second Look’ at Excessive Prison Sentences
UW Law’s Second Look Clinic, directed by Kate Finley, offers hope to Wisconsinites who face decades of incarceration.
December 2, 2025
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Spotlights
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.
December 2, 2025
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.
December 2, 2025
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.
December 2, 2025
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.
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Donor Highlights
A ‘Game Changer’ for Estate Planning
Giving back is important. It’s a fundamental belief held by Jeffry Brown ’79 and Kristin Brown. It’s also the motivating factor behind their establishment of the Jeffry (Class of 1979) and Kristin Brown Endowed Professorship Fund at UW Law School, which is structured as a gift of carried interest.
December 2, 2025
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
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.
December 2, 2025Kyle 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.
December 2, 2025
Dress for Success
The Career Closet has become a “vital and valued part” of the UW Law community. It was created to ensure all Law students have access to professional attire to pursue their goals.
December 2, 2025- View More Alumni Life
In Focus
Connect and Celebrate
In September, UW Law School hosted the 2025 Legal Education Opportunities & Affinity Group Networking Event. The gathering brought together local attorneys, alumni, students, faculty and other friends of the Law School for an evening of connection and community.
December 2, 2025
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- View More In Focus
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.
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Last Word
Congressman Bryan Steil ’07
Congressman Bryan Steil ’07 always wanted to be a Badger. Today, the Janesville native represents Wisconsin’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
December 2, 2025
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- View More Last Word