Alumni Magazine for the University of Wisconsin Law School
On Judge Berman’s Deflategate opinion “One thing people misinterpret from Judge Berman’s decision is that he exonerated Tom Brady. Judge Berman did no such thing. All his opinion did was say that Brady lacked a sort of due process and didn’t get the fair hearing that he deserved on this issue from the commissioner on …
On watching a Brewer’s game as the team’s legal counsel “I can enjoy it, but I cannot watch a game and not be observing and thinking about every little possibility. I see something new every time I watch a game. I send 15 emails during every game — something you do when you’re passionate about …
By Dennis Chaptman Providing Student Support When Lucie Butner submitted her application to the University of Wisconsin Law School, she had a part-time job in Appleton, an unemployed husband, two small children, and a passion for the law. But she also had the backing of scholarship donors to the Law School, whose vision helped put …
By Niki Denison In October, the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) recognized Geraldine Hines ’71 with a 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Since 1936, WAA has been presenting the awards to the most prestigious graduates of the University of Wisconsin for their professional achievements, contributions …
Thanks to a generous gift from UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge, the University of Wisconsin Law School is well on its way to establishing an endowed chair in honor of the late Professor James E. Jones Jr. Jones, a pioneer in equalemployment and affirmative-action policy, taught arbitration and labor law for nearly 30 years …
Summer legal work helps students gain practical skills and experiences that benefit them during law school and beyond. For student Katie Barglind, it meant the opportunity to intern at the US Consulate in Frankfurt, Germany, and it solidified her interest in international law. Describe your summer work experience. “I spent the summer in Frankfurt, Germany, …
At its annual meeting in June, the State Bar of Wisconsin honored members who have gone above and beyond in the practice of law during the past year. Among this year’s award recipients are six UW Law School alumni:
In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled for the plaintiff in Kingsley v. Hendrickson, a case involving excessive use of force on pretrial detainees. Wendy Ward, a 2001 UW Law School graduate, argued on behalf of plaintiff Michael Kingsley. He alleged that prison guards had used excessive force against him in violation of his …
Looking for a warm getaway this season? Here, Robert Zakem ’87 shares his insider’s guide to the perfect day in Atlanta, from the best of local eats to exploring neighborhoods and seeing the sights. 8 a.m. Start strong: I generally start my day with a workout, either at Flywheel Atlanta for a spin or barre …
Dear Friends, While we’re part of a great university at the Law School, we live not in some remote ivory tower, but in the real world of law and justice. That’s always been true. Our “law-in-action” approach to teaching and learning has helped us, and our students, to focus on how the law works in …