Dean's View
Dean’s View
Hello dear friends, and welcome to another exciting issue of University of Wisconsin Law School’s Gargoyle magazine! We’ve got some especially inspiring stories to share with you in this edition.
Features
Reflections From 50 Years
Hastie Fellows discuss how the program impacted their careers.
Weight of the States
State Democracy Research Initiative leads the way in focusing attention, creating resources and building community.
Welcome Back
Amanda White Eagle, Lisa Washington and Chris Lau return to UW Law.
Ahead of the Curve
UW Law’s whole-person approach to education encourages students to think holistically about their wellness.
News & Notes
In Brief
Yablon, McBride, Kasieta Named 2022 UW Law Teachers of the Year; Anne Smith Receives Chancellor’s Entrepreneurial Achievement Award; and more news.
Abortion Ruling Leads to Deep Look at Stare Decisis
Before last summer’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Assistant Professor Nina Varsava had never focused on an abortion case in her work.
Latest Work of Sumudu Atapattu …
Sumudu Atapattu has extensively explored the link between human rights and environmental law in her research. In fact, she was one of the first people in the world to specialize in international environmental law.
Breaking Down the Anatomy of Cancel Culture
It’s no shock to Assistant Professor Franciska Coleman that the “cancel culture” debate has been highly visible in higher education.
A Seoul Journey
John Ohnesorge returns to South Korea as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar. In addition to teaching in the spring and fall semesters, Ohnesorge is researching Korea as a case study of democratization and the role of law in the region.
An Enduring Legacy
Historical documents from Herman Goldstein’s personal collection are now available in Digital Repository.
Student Spotlight
A Student’s View
Jodi Klagos 3L explains why wellness initiatives are important for law students.
Changing What’s Possible
After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision made same-sex marriage equality the law of the land, Clayton Goetz knew his personal life would be different. But he had no idea that the ripples of that 2015 landmark case would change the direction of his professional life, too.
Neiha Lasharie Isn’t Interested in Becoming a ‘Black-and-White’ Lawyer …
Neiha Lasharie isn’t interested in becoming a ‘black-and-white’ lawyer … and luckily, UW Law School has no interest in making her one.
Alumni News
Jones ’86: ‘I wanted to serve my Ho-Chunk people’
In July, Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court Associate Judge JoAnn Jones ’86 retired at age 83. But she’s not done “working” by any means.
Class Notes
Class Notes
1970s Bruce Kerr ’72 has retired from his law practice in northern California following a career at Oracle and Sun Microsystems, where he was assistant general counsel. Kerr was co-founder with fellow law student Marty …
In Memoriam
In Memoriam – Fall 2023
In loving memory of Badgers who have passed on.
Judge Ramón Alvarado ’05: Celebrating a Life, Building a Legacy
Learn about the life and legacy of Judge Ramón Alvarado, and how you can join others in honoring Ramón.
Last Word
Last Word: Laura Schumacher ’88
Laura Schumacher ’88 has built a career on service.
In Focus
Igniting Success
University of Wisconsin Law School honored the Spring 2023 graduates during an in-person Hooding Ceremony on May 12, at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Exhibition Hall in Madison.
Why Gargoyle?
In 1963, when the existing Law School was demolished to make way for a new building, Dean George Young found and rescued a sandstone gargoyle from the rubble. This figure and its twin sat on the roof of the 1893 building for almost 70 years.
That rescued gargoyle, which is now permanently installed in the Law School’s atrium, gives its name to this magazine, representing the indomitable strength and spirit of our University of Wisconsin Law School and its many graduates.
