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 …
Volume 38.2
Alumni in the media
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 …
Scholarships Put Legal Education Within Reach
Providing Student Support By Dennis Chaptman 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 …
Geraldine Hines ’71 named a distinguished alumna by the Wisconsin Alumni Association
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 …
Morgridge gift plays a role in two chairs at UW Law School
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 …
Student Spotlight: Katie Barglind ’16
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, …
Six alumni honored at annual state bar meeting
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 …
Wendy Ward ’01 achieves victory before the US Supreme Court
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 …
A Perfect Day in Atlanta
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 …
Dean’s View
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 …