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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 08/10/2026

Jason Reinecke joins the Wisconsin Law in Action Podcast to discuss innovation policy, patents, judicial decision-making and AI, including research into whether AI can effectively answer student questions. Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/2GCvOca.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 03/10/2026

Check out the latest paper by @emilycauble.bsky.social, "Guiding Tax Return Preparers Informally," now available on SSRN. Read the paper: buff.ly/56youCy. #FridayReads

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 02/10/2026

The flamingos have landed! Show your support for the Law School with Fill the Hill until 5 p.m. CT today. Join the flock: buff.ly/b47m3hp.

Fill the Hill flamingos forming a heart with the Law School building in the background.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 01/10/2026

For @toreydolan.bsky.social, the Wisconsin Idea means making sure the law serves Tribal communities. From her time as a Hastie Fellow to her work today, she’s committed to scholarship that has practical impact: buff.ly/wwZxHTd.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 29/09/2026

Taking the bar exam and want to see what Bar Review Courses have to offer? Swing by the Atrium for lunch and chat with representatives from Barbri, @helixbarreview.org, Kaplan, Themis, AccessLex, @statebarofwi.bsky.social, and the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners. Register: buff.ly/rDOizpM

Flyer for Bar-a-palooza inviting bar exam candidates to stop by the Atrium on Oct. 1, 11 am–1 pm for lunch and to meet bar review and licensing organizations (BARBRI, Kaplan, Themis, Helix, ABA, NCBE, AccessLex).

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/09/2026

Check out the latest article by William Clune, "Reforming Public Security in Brazil: Federal Coordination and Institutional Change," now available on SSRN. Read the article: buff.ly/pmbI1Gf. #FridayReads

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/09/2026

Fill the Hill is one week away! Ready to join the flock and plant a flamingo on Bascom Hill? Learn more: buff.ly/fR6iL1y

A promotional announcement showing a flamingo-shaped shadow on green turf with the headline "THE FLAMINGOS ARE COMING" and the University of Wisconsin-Madison emblem in the left corner.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 24/09/2026

This week, the Wisconsin Values Exchange: Beliefs in Practice Across Professions convened the Professional Perspectives in Practice Panel, featuring professionals from law, pharmacy, nursing and veterinary medicine. Thanks to all who joined us for this lively discussion!

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 24/09/2026

Congratulations to Alysa Steenport, who is being honored by the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) with the 2026 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Outstanding Law Student Award. Learn more: buff.ly/d0p2Ej2

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 23/09/2026

At UW Law, Patti Needham 3L found her voice — and her passion for trial advocacy. After joining mock trial, Patti grew from a self-described soft-spoken student into a confident courtroom advocate. Now, she’s helping the next generation of students build those same skills: buff.ly/fjdMovG.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 21/09/2026

How does independent, nonpartisan journalism support democracy? Join author and attorney @ianrosenberg.bsky.social and Prof. Emeritus Donald Downs on Oct. 5 for a discussion of Rosenberg’s new book and the media’s role in informing the electorate. Learn more and register: buff.ly/U4l0Yzo.

Collage with the text Terrible Stuff Damaging Everybody, A Conversation on the Role of Media and the Future of Democracy with Ian Rosenberg, Monday, October 5.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 18/09/2026

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 22, for "Virtue and Duty in Constitutional Politics" by @cbambrick.bsky.social (University of Notre Dame), the latest talk in the Center for Study of Liberal Democracy Civic Virtue Lecture Series. Learn more: csld.wisc.edu

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 17/09/2026

Only one week left to register for the 2026 UW Law Reunion! Go to law.wisc.edu/alumni/reunion before registration closes on Sept. 23 and secure your spot in the celebration!

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 15/09/2026

For Warren Woessner ’81 and Iris Freeman, transformative experiences early in their careers opened doors, shaped their paths and sparked a lifelong commitment to service. Now, they’re helping create those same opportunities for the next generation of Badger lawyers. Read more: buff.ly/BNFAS8E.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 31/08/2026

The Constitution Day Celebration is 2 weeks away! Join us on Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with a lecture by author and civics education pioneer Professor Paul Carrese. Register to attend in person or virtually: buff.ly/YPZ96Dc.

Flyer advertising the Constitution Day Celebration talk by Paul Carrese (Arizona State University) titled "The Constitution, Civic Education, and Reflective Patriotism."
The event will take place on Monday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. in Law School Room 2260. For more information, email dhempson@iwsc.edu or visit csld.wisc.edu.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 24/08/2026

Make your plans for the 2026 UW Law Reunion! The Law School has secured two hotel blocks and the cutoff dates are approaching. Make your arrangements today before our rates expire! Learn more and register: law.wisc.edu

Flyer from the 2026 UW Law Reunion with the text: Hotel blocks are expiring soon! Hilton Monona Terrace: Book by August 25, The Madison Concourse: Book by September 1.
It also includes a link to the Law Reunion webpage: law.wisc.edu/alumni/reunion.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 18/08/2026

How do elections and corporations turn many voices into a single decision? On the latest Law in Action podcast, Nathan Atkinson examines voting reform, polarization, corporate governance and the influence of passive index funds. Listen on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts or Spotify: buff.ly/AvTrbjr

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 13/08/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming back UW Law alumni for the 2026 UW Law Reunion! Revisit campus, reconnect with friends and celebrate your class. Learn more and register today: buff.ly/RhJcz8j.

Photo collage advertising the 2026 UW Law Reunion on October 2 & 3.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 11/08/2026

Join the UW Law team as a Student Success and Reference Librarian, responsible for instructional outreach and coordinating services. If you have a passion for working with students, apply by Aug. 17. buff.ly/aJFwTAw

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 11/08/2026

Charlie Wied 2L doesn’t wait for the phone to ring. He makes the call. As a student at UW Law School, Wied is already advising real clients through the Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, a hands-on program that operates like a private law firm. Read more: buff.ly/OnOLnpy.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 08/08/2026

Check out the latest paper by David Schwartz, "The Birth of Compact Theory," now available on SSRN: buff.ly/HOUF363. #FridayReads

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 06/08/2026

Last month grandparents and grandkids had a taste of the courtroom as part of this year's Grandparents University! Grandkids acted as lawyers and jury in a mock trial, learning about the different roles in the courtroom. Learn more about Grandparents University: buff.ly/0PGgwSS .

Grandparents commenting during Grandparents University.

Dean Dan Tokaji talks to grandparents and grandchildren during Grandparents University.

Grandparents observe as their grandchildren act as lawyers and jury during the mock trial.

Grandchildren acting as lawyers pass the microphone among themselves.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 05/08/2026

Congratulations to Corey Mehlos '14 on being elected as president of the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Read more about Mehlos: buff.ly/1jruquh

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 04/08/2026

Judy Gundersen ’87 has spent her career shaping how lawyers enter the profession. Now, she is being recognized for it. Gundersen, president and chief executive officer of the National Conference of Bar Examiners, was named one of the most influential people in legal education: buff.ly/WhlMK4l.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 01/08/2026

Check out the latest paper by William Clune, "Law and Social Science: A Spectrum from Inside to Outside," now available on SSRN: buff.ly/RAxPk5e. #FridayReads

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 29/07/2026

In an op-ed for the Wisconsin State Journal in the wake of Madison's fatal police shooting, @imeyn.bsky.social, who researches the use of force, asks: What is their training, and what can be done to change it? buff.ly/lC6TlLv

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 29/07/2026

Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty, UW Law Reunion 2026 is your chance to celebrate your class, reconnect with friends and revisit campus. We look forward to welcoming you back. Learn more and register today: buff.ly/N5ojV9c.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/07/2026

@imeyn.bsky.social explains the protocol and challenges for investigations into police shootings in this @Channel3000.com story. buff.ly/1EmMqL8

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 25/07/2026

Professors @johnpgross.bsky.social and @imeyn.bsky.social, who both study the use of force by law enforcement, say many questions remain unanswered about the July 22 fatal shooting in Madison. Read more: buff.ly/u0XKN17

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 11/07/2026

Evjue-Bascom Professor of Law @Alex-Huneeus.bsky.social joins the Wisconsin Law in Action podcast to discuss her new book, Latin American Law in the Twenty-First Century, and the impact Latin America has had on the development of international law. Listen to the podcast: buff.ly/usK5z0w.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 04/07/2026

All UW Law alumni are invited to join us Oct. 1-3 for the UW Law Reunion! Register before Sept.2 for early-bird pricing. Registration closes on Sept. 23. Learn more and register now: buff.ly/1W7zEvg Confirmation emails will be sent upon registration and the week before the event.

Graphic advertising the 2026 UW Law Reunion, listing that the early bird pricing closes on September 2 and registration closes on September 23.
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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 04/07/2026

IT Help Desk Supervisor Patrick Long is among the 2026 UW-Madison University Staff Recognition Award recipients. His leadership, innovative class recording systems and Canvas tools have improved efficiency, accuracy and accessibility across the Law School. Read more: buff.ly/YxAd1QK.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 02/07/2026

Jonathan Scharrer, clinical professor and director of the Restorative Justice Project, has been appointed to the Commutation Advisory Board. Learn who else was named and more overall about the governor's effort: buff.ly/yYs12Ax

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 01/07/2026

Across different geographies, time periods and legal fields, the work of Sumudu Atapattu, Alexandra Huneeus, Heinz Klug and @mitrasharafi.bsky.social shares a common goal: to examine law in action. We spoke with all four about their recently published or forthcoming works: buff.ly/t7Aaeye.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 30/06/2026

The Supreme Court ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship to children born in the U.S., including those whose parents are in the country unlawfully or only temporarily, striking down the president's executive order. Erin Barbato comments:

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 29/06/2026

In a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be received and still counted up to five business days later. Danielle Friedman @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social comments:

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 27/06/2026

Kyle Williams ’25 is already making an impact in Milwaukee and credits mentorship and rigorous training for preparing him to step quickly into high-level legal work. Now he’s paying it forward by mentoring the next generation of leaders: buff.ly/dFWtXU3.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/06/2026

Greg Wiercioch, a clinical professor at UW Law since 2012, and his co-counsel pursue the chance to let David Leonard Wood prove it, with the clock ticking ahead of his execution date. Listen: buff.ly/sOl8x5n @themarshallproject.org @nytimes.com 2/2

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/06/2026

You might hear a familiar voice on the latest installment of the popular @serialproductions.bsky.social podcast. “The Last 12 Weeks,” a five-part series, focuses on the case of a convicted serial killer who has maintained his innocence for three decades. 1/2

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/06/2026

2. Dean Tokaji and Marquette Law School Dean Joseph Kearney convened a panel of five Wisconsin Supreme Court justices for a spirited conversation about what the Declaration of Independence means to them. See more photos of the event: buff.ly/mYbirXm.

From left to right, Hon. Susan Crawford, Hon. Janet C. Protasiewicz, Hon. Brian Hagedorn, Chief Justice Jill Karofsky, Hon. Rebecca Frank Dallet, Dean Joseph Kearney and Dean Dan Tokaji sitting at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting closing ceremony.

Dean Dan Tokaji and Dean Joseph Kearney.

Hon. Rebecca Frank Dallet, Dean Joseph Kearney and Dean Dan Tokaji laughing while sitting at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting closing ceremony.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/06/2026

1. Dean Dan Tokaji accepted the Wisconsin Law Foundation’s 2026 Gordon Sinykin Award of Excellence on behalf of UW Law's Immigrant Justice Center (IJC). The award recognizes a lawyer, law firm, or group of lawyers for their work on an individual law-related education or public service project.

Dean Daniel Tokaji speaking at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting awards ceremony while standing next to the American flag.

Dean Daniel Tokaji speaking at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting awards ceremony.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 26/06/2026

This month, the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Conference in La Crosse brought together folks across the legal profession to connect, learn and celebrate. Two noteworthy moments included:

Banners and brochures of Marquette and the University of Wisconsin-Madison at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting reception.

Banners, brochures, pins, magazines and other materials of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School at the State Bar of Wisconsin Annual Meeting reception.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 25/06/2026

Hey all you UW Law grads! Reunion 2026 registration opens next week! Learn more and save the date: buff.ly/5xRPK0F.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 24/06/2026

UW Law's SOS Initiative is more than a scholarship program — it's a commitment to preserving opportunity for generations of lawyers. The Initiative creates a pathway for donors to make an impact by establishing a named scholarship with a $30,000 pledge. Read more: buff.ly/DVHYTLV.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 23/06/2026

Behind every successful graduate is a strong support system. The UW Law Class of 2024 entered the profession with record employment outcomes, thanks in part to the Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD). Learn more about OCPD in our latest edition of the Gargoyle: buff.ly/vyf56eq.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 19/06/2026

In January, UW Law School hosted the first round of the 2026 Texas Young Lawyers Association Region 12 National Trial Competition, bringing together student advocates, volunteer witnesses from Madison and a distinguished bench of judges: buff.ly/Vs9fGAr.

From left to right: Amber Gaylord, Parker Fiedrich, Matt Van Keulen (attorney coach) and Justin Davis.

From left to right: Sara Berman, Holly Krabbe, Cameron Kohlmann (UW Law student advocates and mock trial members) and Morgan Stippel (attorney coach).

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 17/06/2026

Calling all UW Law alumni in Milwaukee and beyond! Join us tomorrow at the Milwaukee Bar Association for the UW Law Alumni Happy Hour. Enjoy some beer, wine, soft drinks, snacks and plenty of good company! Walk-ins are welcome. Learn more and register: buff.ly/LgOAbNU.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 17/06/2026

Howard Erlanger '81 has spent decades shaping the lives of UW Law students and colleagues. In the cover story for our latest alumni magazine, we explore the lasting impact of his teaching, mentorship and commitment to the Law School community: buff.ly/BsgTi9v.

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 16/06/2026

Evjue-Bascom Professor Mitra Sharafi joins the Wisconsin Law in Action podcast to discuss her new book on forensic science and colonial South Asia. Listen: buff.ly/wpkAGD9 Now also on Spotify!

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University of Wisconsin Law School @law.wisc.edu · 11/06/2026

UW Law alumni in Milwaukee and beyond: the UW Law Alumni Happy Hour is one week away! Drinks, snacks and great conversations await. Learn more and register: buff.ly/LgOAbNU.

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