See also “Mississippi Learning: The Education of Geraldine Hines ’71” 1947 Born in the Mississippi Delta on October 29, 1947, Geraldine Hines knew early on she’d make a career of social justice lawyering. “Seeing what …
Volume 39.2
In Memoriam – Volume 39.2
UW Law School mourns the loss of Daniel O. Bernstine.
A Perfect Day in Racine, Wisconsin
For this multi-generational UW Law family, Racine offers something for everyone. Here, Lauren Devine ’15 and Thomas Devine ’78 share their guide to a perfect summer day in America’s Kringle Capital. Early bird gets the …
In Focus: UW Law Library
In 2016, Elle Décor named the UW Law Library one of the 50 best libraries in the United States. Here’s a look at our stunning library throughout the seasons.
Last Word: John Hawley ’79
A Conversation with John Hawley ’79 Describe your current job. I work in a three-lawyer general practice firm with offices located in Random Lake and Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I enjoy the variety of a general practice. …
In Your Words
When I receive the Gargoyle I always check out the class notes, and don’t find many from the 1940s. As a retired lawyer, I now live in a retirement home in Milwaukee. I have been …
Alumni in the News
UW Law grad’s article cited in federal discrimination suit An article written by Lauren Bishop ’15 was cited in the opening brief of a federal discrimination lawsuit against the US State Department in July 2016. …
At the Heart of the Community
UW Law students and alumni help children succeed and stay in school UW Law School students and graduates are known for their strongly held commitment to community service. Starting during the first week of law …
Connecting with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
BY NICOLE ETTER Filled with excitement and nervous energy, third-year law student Sofia Ascorbe waited for one of the biggest moments of her life: a personal meeting with US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. “Meeting …
Mississippi Learning: The Education of Geraldine Hines ’71
BY TAMMY KEMPFERT The day her family’s refrigerator got repossessed is the day Geraldine Hines realized her life’s calling. Hines recalls thinking, “This isn’t fair.” She was around 12 at the time, the oldest of …