Silicon Valley. New York City. Madison? Okay, so while Madison (and Wisconsin in general), may not be the first locale that comes to mind among the big startup scene players, support for a vibrant startup …
Rising Sea Levels Highlight Inequalities — and Legal Uncertainty
by Sumudu Atapattu Have you ever wondered what you would do if the country you were living in disappeared completely? Probably not. To most of us, it sounds like something from a science-fiction movie. Unfortunately, …
Outside the Box
Is there anything our alumni can’t do? UW Law grads are practicing attorneys, judges, and policy-makers. No surprise there. But what about film producers, novelists, and asset managers? Yes, yes, and yes. Learn how a …
A Dean’s View
Many Paths to Success As dean of UW Law School, I spend a lot of time traveling in Wisconsin and around the country to meet with graduates and learn about their career trajectories. While many …
Jimmy Anderson
“I Owe It To My Family To Prove That I Can Succeed” By Joe Forward, Legal Writer, State Bar of Wisconsin Three years ago, Jimmy Anderson went golfing with his best friend on a summer …
Does the “I” Word Matter?
Immigrant Justice Clinic Students Examine How Words — such as Illegals or Aliens — Affect Our Perceptions of People and Issues By Stacy Taeuber, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic This …
William Shernoff ’62 Named Distinguished Alumnus
Recognized for Crusade against Bad-Faith Insurance In September, the Wisconsin Alumni Association recognized William Shernoff with its 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Wisconsin Alumni Association — celebrates …
Women in Law: Six UW Trailblazers
By Alexander Gelfand When Tammy Baldwin ’89 beat Republican rival Tommy Thompson ’66 in last November’s U.S. Senate race, her victory garnered national attention. And with good reason: she was both the first Wisconsin woman …
New Women in Law Fund Honors Laurie Bier ’73
The late Laurie E. Bier ’70, J.D.’73 graduated from UW Law School with high honors. She was twice named outstanding student of the year, participated on two winning moot court teams, served as Notes and …
Why Do You Give?
“I give to the Law School for the usual reasons one supports her alma mater — fond memories, gratitude, pride in the institution of the past — and desire to perpetuate its stature into the …