John Dean has been thinking, writing and speaking about Watergate for more than forty years — not only to document a critical moment in United States political history, but lately, to examine the role he …
Winter 2014
Overheard: UW Law in the Media
On separating church and state “Sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ or do something else to make it a grand occasion. Don’t appropriate religion for that purpose. Keep religion separate and special, and have the sphere of …
Considering Law and Ethics in the Shadow of Auschwitz
Eileen Dorfman recently completed a Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics. The curriculum, designed by Yale Law School, combined walking tours of Nazi death camps, Berlin, and Nuremberg, with workshops using the …
Badgers Give Back
Law School orientation emphasizes service The first few days of law school set the tone for what’s to come. That’s why the programming for UW Law orientation includes giving back to the community through service. …
School of Rock
Marine Dan Rock serves vets in need of legal help As a student coordinator for the Veterans Law Center, third-year law student and Marine Dan Rock works hard to help area veterans get the legal …
The Next Big Thing: Wisconsin’s Startup Scene Heats Up
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 …