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UW Law continues to build our faculty so that they are not only looking at today’s legal issues but also anticipating tomorrow’s. Recent hires Professors Paul Connell, Jason Reinecke and Benjamin Sobel are focused on the uses and impacts of AI: buff.ly/47eDszW.
December 9, 2025 at 12:37 AM
UW Law continues to build our faculty so that they are not only looking at today’s legal issues but also anticipating tomorrow’s. Recent hires Professors Paul Connell, Jason Reinecke and Benjamin Sobel are focused on the uses and impacts of AI: buff.ly/47eDszW.
#TBT to the 2nd Journal of American Constitutional History biennial conference.
The journal recently completed its third year of publication with its latest issue (Volume 3, Issue 4), featuring 10 articles and essays covering 330 pages. Read the journal: buff.ly/k9qR5pD.
The journal recently completed its third year of publication with its latest issue (Volume 3, Issue 4), featuring 10 articles and essays covering 330 pages. Read the journal: buff.ly/k9qR5pD.
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#TBT to the 2nd Journal of American Constitutional History biennial conference.
The journal recently completed its third year of publication with its latest issue (Volume 3, Issue 4), featuring 10 articles and essays covering 330 pages. Read the journal: buff.ly/k9qR5pD.
The journal recently completed its third year of publication with its latest issue (Volume 3, Issue 4), featuring 10 articles and essays covering 330 pages. Read the journal: buff.ly/k9qR5pD.
@joshuabraver.bsky.social writes about risks facing our military in a @wsj.com op-ed: "The law is clear that service members can disobey illegal orders. What often isn’t clear is whether an order is, in fact, illegal. This ambiguity leaves service members in a difficult position ..." buff.ly/3xECx25
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
@joshuabraver.bsky.social writes about risks facing our military in a @wsj.com op-ed: "The law is clear that service members can disobey illegal orders. What often isn’t clear is whether an order is, in fact, illegal. This ambiguity leaves service members in a difficult position ..." buff.ly/3xECx25
Congratulations to @mitrasharafi.bsky.social, who was recently named president of the American Society for Legal History (ASLH). Sharafi is the first ASLH president from @uwmadison.bsky.social and the first legal historian of South Asia in this role.
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Congratulations to @mitrasharafi.bsky.social, who was recently named president of the American Society for Legal History (ASLH). Sharafi is the first ASLH president from @uwmadison.bsky.social and the first legal historian of South Asia in this role.
#TBT to last month, when Daniel Mark, assistant professor of political science at Villanova University, explored the foundations of legal authority and moral obligation in his Compliance Initiative Series presentation, "Duty Bound? Moral Perspectives on Legal Obligations."
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#TBT to last month, when Daniel Mark, assistant professor of political science at Villanova University, explored the foundations of legal authority and moral obligation in his Compliance Initiative Series presentation, "Duty Bound? Moral Perspectives on Legal Obligations."
Thanks to everyone for the rich conversations on a beautiful day in Madison!
November 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Thanks to everyone for the rich conversations on a beautiful day in Madison!
Breanne Snapp '13 (Habush Habush & Rottier), Jonathan Winkler '24 (McCormick Barstow LLP and Inquisita LLC) and Paul Borovay '13 (@zebra-technologies.bsky.social) joined Kris Turner's Technology and Artificial Intelligence class to share how they use GenAI tools in their legal practice. (1/3)
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Breanne Snapp '13 (Habush Habush & Rottier), Jonathan Winkler '24 (McCormick Barstow LLP and Inquisita LLC) and Paul Borovay '13 (@zebra-technologies.bsky.social) joined Kris Turner's Technology and Artificial Intelligence class to share how they use GenAI tools in their legal practice. (1/3)
Join us on Nov. 13 for the next Compliance Initiative Series presentation, "Technology, Legal Departments, and International Legal Practice." The lecture, by Professor Luciano Timm, will explore international legal practice and how it interacts with today's growing technological-world.
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join us on Nov. 13 for the next Compliance Initiative Series presentation, "Technology, Legal Departments, and International Legal Practice." The lecture, by Professor Luciano Timm, will explore international legal practice and how it interacts with today's growing technological-world.
Professor Erin Barbato has been tapped for an extensive three-year global initiative to address the critical challenges faced by migrants and refugees. She recently traveled to Rome to join other academics at an "inspiring" conference to "build sustainable solutions." Read more: buff.ly/6fRRL8Q.
November 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Professor Erin Barbato has been tapped for an extensive three-year global initiative to address the critical challenges faced by migrants and refugees. She recently traveled to Rome to join other academics at an "inspiring" conference to "build sustainable solutions." Read more: buff.ly/6fRRL8Q.
Political signs: People have questions about the law and freedom of speech. Professor Anuj Desai has answers.
Read this Q&A by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. buff.ly/3lajBXn
Read this Q&A by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. buff.ly/3lajBXn
November 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Political signs: People have questions about the law and freedom of speech. Professor Anuj Desai has answers.
Read this Q&A by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. buff.ly/3lajBXn
Read this Q&A by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. buff.ly/3lajBXn
The William H. Hastie Fellowship Program is an outstanding opportunity to prepare for a career in law teaching.
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The William H. Hastie Fellowship Program is an outstanding opportunity to prepare for a career in law teaching.
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
There's still time to apply for Fall 2026. Learn more and spread the word: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
During a recent workshop, @kate-finley.bsky.social discussed a forthcoming article exploring second look sentencing laws. She argues that, when judges rely too heavily on “prison evidence” to assess rehabilitation, they risk reinforcing the very assumptions these laws were meant to challenge.
October 30, 2025 at 12:39 AM
During a recent workshop, @kate-finley.bsky.social discussed a forthcoming article exploring second look sentencing laws. She argues that, when judges rely too heavily on “prison evidence” to assess rehabilitation, they risk reinforcing the very assumptions these laws were meant to challenge.
Earlier this year, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the William H. Hastie Fellowship, a two-year program supporting aspiring scholars preparing for a career in law teaching.
Re-live the celebration: buff.ly/bG2sdhM.
Apply to become a 2026 Hastie Fellow or spread the word: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
Re-live the celebration: buff.ly/bG2sdhM.
Apply to become a 2026 Hastie Fellow or spread the word: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Earlier this year, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the William H. Hastie Fellowship, a two-year program supporting aspiring scholars preparing for a career in law teaching.
Re-live the celebration: buff.ly/bG2sdhM.
Apply to become a 2026 Hastie Fellow or spread the word: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
Re-live the celebration: buff.ly/bG2sdhM.
Apply to become a 2026 Hastie Fellow or spread the word: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
Wisconsin Innocence Project Director Rachel Burg comments on the payout to Bintz Brothers after they served more than two decades for a murder they didn't commit. Read the full story: buff.ly/WbN4xeg
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Wisconsin Innocence Project Director Rachel Burg comments on the payout to Bintz Brothers after they served more than two decades for a murder they didn't commit. Read the full story: buff.ly/WbN4xeg
Congratulations to Bonnie Schucha on being appointed to the Wisconsin Court System Artificial Intelligence Committee!
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations to Bonnie Schucha on being appointed to the Wisconsin Court System Artificial Intelligence Committee!
The Hastie Fellowship is a two-year program supporting aspiring scholars preparing for a career in law teaching. Learn about the program from previous Hastie Fellows: buff.ly/75YTzc4.
Interested in the program? Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
Interested in the program? Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Hastie Fellowship is a two-year program supporting aspiring scholars preparing for a career in law teaching. Learn about the program from previous Hastie Fellows: buff.ly/75YTzc4.
Interested in the program? Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
Interested in the program? Learn more and apply: buff.ly/ib0bu6H.
Congratulations to Sara Vanden Brook '08 on being appointed as a Supplemental Court Commissioner! Read more about her: buff.ly/GQFaYIX
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to Sara Vanden Brook '08 on being appointed as a Supplemental Court Commissioner! Read more about her: buff.ly/GQFaYIX
Join us on Oct. 23, 12 pm for "Duty Bound? Moral Perspectives on Legal Obligations," featuring a presentation by Daniel Mark on the intersection of political science and law. This event is sponsored by the Thompson Center and the Institute for Legal Study and has been approved for 1 CLE credit.
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Join us on Oct. 23, 12 pm for "Duty Bound? Moral Perspectives on Legal Obligations," featuring a presentation by Daniel Mark on the intersection of political science and law. This event is sponsored by the Thompson Center and the Institute for Legal Study and has been approved for 1 CLE credit.
Kate Girvin presented an original legal philosophy paper as a 1L at the 2025 Society for Advancement of American Philosophy (SAAP) conference. buff.ly/FBl6LWk
October 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Kate Girvin presented an original legal philosophy paper as a 1L at the 2025 Society for Advancement of American Philosophy (SAAP) conference. buff.ly/FBl6LWk
For over 50 years, the William H. Hastie Fellowship Program has provided aspiring scholars an outstanding opportunity to prepare for a career in law teaching.
Applications for Fall 2026 are open and should be completed by Nov. 16. Learn more: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
Applications for Fall 2026 are open and should be completed by Nov. 16. Learn more: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
October 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
For over 50 years, the William H. Hastie Fellowship Program has provided aspiring scholars an outstanding opportunity to prepare for a career in law teaching.
Applications for Fall 2026 are open and should be completed by Nov. 16. Learn more: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
Applications for Fall 2026 are open and should be completed by Nov. 16. Learn more: buff.ly/a3D8dFc
Dean Dan Tokaji & Professor Nathan Atkinson are among the speakers for “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin" 11/14. @politicalreform.newamerica.org @centerforballotfreedom.org @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social @electionscenter.bsky.social @uwmadison buff.ly/wZvOnd1
October 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Dean Dan Tokaji & Professor Nathan Atkinson are among the speakers for “Parties, Power, and Possibility: Revisiting Fusion Voting in Wisconsin" 11/14. @politicalreform.newamerica.org @centerforballotfreedom.org @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social @electionscenter.bsky.social @uwmadison buff.ly/wZvOnd1
Professor Josh Braver discusses the "constitutional risks of eroding civilian control of the military and President Trump’s disregard for established legal norms" during an interview on the Maggie Daun Show. Check it out: buff.ly/ESvIwCK.
October 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Professor Josh Braver discusses the "constitutional risks of eroding civilian control of the military and President Trump’s disregard for established legal norms" during an interview on the Maggie Daun Show. Check it out: buff.ly/ESvIwCK.
We hope you are as excited as we are for the UW Law Reunion celebration this Friday!
Although registration has closed, a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted at the Friday Reunion Celebration, with credit card payment only at the door.
Go to buff.ly/sPU8Lag for more information.
Although registration has closed, a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted at the Friday Reunion Celebration, with credit card payment only at the door.
Go to buff.ly/sPU8Lag for more information.
October 7, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We hope you are as excited as we are for the UW Law Reunion celebration this Friday!
Although registration has closed, a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted at the Friday Reunion Celebration, with credit card payment only at the door.
Go to buff.ly/sPU8Lag for more information.
Although registration has closed, a limited number of walk-ins will be accepted at the Friday Reunion Celebration, with credit card payment only at the door.
Go to buff.ly/sPU8Lag for more information.
Happy National Law Student Mental Health Week!
Join us for a week filled with events focused on mental health, featuring everything from coffee and puzzles to chats with Counseling and Wellness Resources.
Students, check your inbox for an email from Student Affairs with more info on each event.
Join us for a week filled with events focused on mental health, featuring everything from coffee and puzzles to chats with Counseling and Wellness Resources.
Students, check your inbox for an email from Student Affairs with more info on each event.
October 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Happy National Law Student Mental Health Week!
Join us for a week filled with events focused on mental health, featuring everything from coffee and puzzles to chats with Counseling and Wellness Resources.
Students, check your inbox for an email from Student Affairs with more info on each event.
Join us for a week filled with events focused on mental health, featuring everything from coffee and puzzles to chats with Counseling and Wellness Resources.
Students, check your inbox for an email from Student Affairs with more info on each event.
Margaret Raymond published "Not Really a Lawyer: Unauthorized Practice and the Client Protection Fallacy" on how clients are harmed by individuals engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. Read the full paper: buff.ly/8AirzqL #FridayReads
October 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Margaret Raymond published "Not Really a Lawyer: Unauthorized Practice and the Client Protection Fallacy" on how clients are harmed by individuals engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. Read the full paper: buff.ly/8AirzqL #FridayReads