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Alumni Magazine for the University of Wisconsin Law School

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Volume 1 (1969-1970)

Volume 2 (1970-1971)

Volume 3 (1971-1972)

Volume 4 (1972-1973)

Volume 5 (1973-1974)

Volume 5.3 (Spring 1974)

Volume 5.4 (Summer 1974)

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Volume 6 (1974-1975)

Volume 7 (1975-1976)

Volume 8 (1976-1977)

Volume 9 (1977-1978)

Volume 9.3 (Spring 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)

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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 46, No. 1 – Spring 2023

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The cover of the Spring 2023, Volume 46.1 issue of the Gargoyle alumni magazine. The cover is a composite image of photographs and text blocks containing images of student protests from the Vietnam War era.

Volume 47 (2023)

Volume 47, No. 1 – Fall 2023

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The front cover of the Fall 2023 edition of the Gargoyle, "Weight of the States," featuring various graphics of mail, scales, and flags over an image of the USA and capitol buildings.

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Dean's View

  • Headshot photo of UW Law School Dean Dan Tokaji.

    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
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Features

  • Stacy Leeds ‘00: Hastie Fellowship Was ‘Immeasurably Valuable’

    The Fall 2023 edition of the Gargoyle includes a feature story about the William H. Hastie Fellowship Program’s 50th anniversary. In advance of that publication, we had the opportunity to sit down with one of the program’s fellows for a longer online-only interview.

    October 11, 2023
  • A black and white photo of William H. Hastie (1904-1976), wearing black frame glasses, a dark suit jacket, and a striped tie.

    Reflections From 50 Years

    Hastie Fellows discuss how the program impacted their careers.

    October 11, 2023
  • An illustration of the United States in red lines on a blue background, superimposed with a series of light blue stars, and featuring the words "Weight of the States" in the center.

    Weight of the States

    State Democracy Research Initiative leads the way in focusing attention, creating resources and building community.

    October 11, 2023
  • An illustration of a woman of color sitting on a yoga mat inside the UW Law Library space with legs crossed and meditating. Chairs and tables are off to the right, and Book stacks are off to the left. A wall of windows is at the far end, overlooking Bascom Hill with trees.

    Ahead of the Curve

    UW Law’s whole-person approach to education encourages students to think holistically about their wellness.

    October 11, 2023
  • A headshot photo for Amanda White Eagle, a woman of native American descent with gray and brown hair, wearing thick black framed glasses and a red top with a University of Wisconsin necklace, and she smiles at the camera.

    Welcome Back

    Amanda White Eagle, Lisa Washington and Chris Lau return to UW Law.

    October 11, 2023
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News & Notes

  • Headshot photo of Sumudu Atapattu, wearing glasses and a purple blazer smiling while looking at the camera in front of windowed space with greenery outside.

    Latest Work of Sumudu Atapattu …

    Sumudu Atapattu has extensively ex­plored the link between human rights and environmental law in her research. In fact, she was one of the first people in the world to specialize in international environmental law.

    October 11, 2023
  • A photo of a diverse group sitting on chairs on a stage, discussing a topic with papers in their laps.

    Breaking Down the Anatomy of Cancel Culture

    It’s no shock to Assistant Profes­sor Franciska Coleman that the “cancel culture” debate has been highly visible in higher education.

    October 11, 2023
  • A black and white photo of Herman Goldstein from 1989, provided by the UW Archives. Herman is smiling at the camera while wearing large-framed glasses, a tweed suit jacket, and striped tie.

    An Enduring Legacy

    Historical documents from Herman Goldstein’s personal collection are now available in Digital Repository.

    October 11, 2023
  • A headshot photo of John Ohnesorge, wearing a twill black suit jacket, with a maroon pinstriped shirt, and UW-themed tie that is mostly black with white stripes and UW logos.

    A Seoul Journey

    John Ohnesorge returns to South Korea as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar. In addition to teaching in the spring and fall semesters, Ohnesorge is researching Korea as a case study of democratization and the role of law in the region.

    October 11, 2023
  • A headshot photo of Rob Yablon smiling to the camera, wearing a black suit.

    In Brief

    Yablon, McBride, Kasieta Named 2022 UW Law Teachers of the Year; Anne Smith Receives Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award; and more news.

    October 11, 2023
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Alumni Life

  • Headshot of F. John Podvin, Jr., a light-skinned, middle-aged male wearing a dark blue suit, a white shirt, and a bright red tie with patterns. He smiles at the camera while standing in front of blurred city scenery.

    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
  • A portrait photo of Judge JoAnn Jones by her son, UW-Madison Professor Tom Jones. She is of native descent and wearing traditional clothing in green and necklaces in white, in front of a black background with white embroidery of flowers.

    Jones ’86: ‘I wanted to serve my Ho-Chunk people’

    In July, Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court Associate Judge JoAnn Jones ’86 retired at age 83. But she’s not done “working” by any means.

    October 11, 2023
  • Headshot of Solomon H. Ashby, Jr.

    Class Notes – Spring 2023

    1970s Thomas K. Zander ’77 is the 2022 recipient of the Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund’s Howard B. Eisenberg Lifetime Achievement Award. Zander was the executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee Inc. from …

    March 10, 2023
  • Lori Ringhand pictured with Bascom Hall and autumn trees in background

    Ringhand Helps Students ‘Think Deeply About Important Issues’

    The path to becoming a law professor wasn’t a straight one for Lori Ringhand ’97, a nationally known U.S. Supreme Court scholar.

    March 10, 2023
  • Portrait painting of Frank James Sensenbrenner, Jr.

    A Workhorse in Congress

    At the time of his retirement, Jim Sensenbrenner ’68 was the most senior member of the Wisconsin delegation and the second most senior member in the House.

    March 10, 2023
  • Sign at Alumni Park that says "Make your mark on the world"

    Class Notes, Summer 2022 Issue

    Recent updates about UW Law School Alumni, where they are in their career and what recent news they have to share.

    September 16, 2022
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In Focus

  • A graduating law student of color smiles at the camera as she holds a slip of paper while wearing black and red robes and a black cap.

    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
  • A person wearing feathered head attire while holding a flag with feathers attached.

    Native Nations Flag Ceremony

    The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) and University of Wisconsin Law School honored Wisconsin’s Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous veterans Nov. 4, 2022, during the Native Nations Flag Ceremony at the Pyle Center.

    March 10, 2023
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Class Notes

  • Headshot of F. John Podvin, Jr., a light-skinned, middle-aged male wearing a dark blue suit, a white shirt, and a bright red tie with patterns. He smiles at the camera while standing in front of blurred city scenery.

    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
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In Memoriam

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