UW Law Dean

Our amazing colleague, @MiriamSeifter, has been appointed the Richard E. Johnson Bascom Professor in Law. We’re thrilled that @UWMadison is recognizing her outstanding teaching, research, and contributions to @UWLawDemocracy.

This year marks the 50th Anniv. of our first Hastie fellows completing the program - Dan Bernstine (who later became UW Law Dean) and Nancy Bernstine. UW Law hosted a gathering this Jan. at AALS to celebrate. More on the celebration can be found here - bit.ly/4gdqY1d

Congratulations to all @WisconsinLaw students — now alumni — who graduated yesterday! It was a joy to celebrate with you and your loved ones. #UWLawgrad

Co-Director Christopher Lau had the opportunity to speak to WUWM 89.7 about Manuel’s release after 27 years. wuwm.com/2024-11-27/44-…

Check out @WisconsinLaw Professor Franciska Coleman’s latest paper “Defining Law, but Not Justice” in the Chicago-Kent Law Review. buff.ly/4i3X6qg #WomenAlsoKnowLaw

Last week, @WisconsinLaw had the great honor of hosting the Midwest Clinical Conference. The presenters were fantastic, and it was inspiring to hear about all the great work happening in our clinics here and throughout the country. It was an honor to host such a special group!

Join panelists @BillyCorriher, @BrynaGodar and Al Smith for the "Understanding Judicial Ethics Enforcement" virtual panel Nov. 21, moderated by @UWLawDemocracy's @MiriamSeifter. This panel is approved for 1 Wisconsin Ethics CLE credit. Register at bit.ly/48KpAB4.

This Veterans Day, we thank and honor all who have served and continue to serve, including the many veterans and active and reserve military students on our campus today.

Dan Tokaji (@UWLawDean) Dean & Professor of Law at @WisconsinLaw, discusses the voting lawsuits that have been filed across the country ahead of Election Day and the legal battle that's expected to follow Watch here: tinyurl.com/58u52ph7

One of UW Law's newest faculty members is Professor Teresa Bruce, who is teaching appellate advocacy, property law and a litigation practicum based on a real case. Learn more about her innovative yet proven teaching techniques: bit.ly/4e92GEL.

Every #UWHomecoming, @WisconsinLaw 3Ls take part in the Cane Toss. Students wear bowler hats, carry canes, and run the field @CampRandallStdm. Then they toss their cane over the goalpost. Legend is if they catch it, they’ll win their 1st case. What a great @UWMadison tradition!

One of my favorite times of the year is here—#uwhomecoming. It’s a pleasure and privilege to engage with our Board of Visitors and Benchers' Society, sharing all the exciting things happening @WisconsinLaw and getting their input on how we can reach new heights.

The 2024-25 Dean's Office Speaker Series welcomes leading scholars to UW Law to share their work on a wide range of topics. We look forward to hosting @monicacbell, @profmikegilbert, @khickmanjd, @BrianLeiter and @chris_j_walker for what are certain to be incredible discussions.

This year marks the 100 year anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act. Join @ToreyKDolan Oct. 17, for a reflection on Indian citizenship and the role that Native Americans play as voters, candidates and organizers in our modern political landscape: bit.ly/4eUieNk.

Check out the latest work by Jason Yackee, "Procedural Constraints and Regulatory Ossification in the United States," co-authored with Susan Webb Yackee. Read the paper: bit.ly/4eBzqXO. #FridayReads

On Nov. 5, Wisconsin voters will decide whether to amend a voting rights provision of the WI constitution. Proponents say the amendment will guard against noncitizen voting; opponents see it as unnecessary & misleading. Read our explainer for more context: statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/explainers/202…

@NinaVarsava is a careful and creative thinker who takes on hard questions and isn’t afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. Check out her work - papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

I’ve posted a paper, now forthcoming in Legal Theory, to SSRN. It’s about statutory interpretation in the intersystemic context, questioning the idea that, e.g., federal courts ought to use state interpretive methods when interpreting state law. (1/2)

Join @WisconisnLaw as we partner with the Knight Foundation and the ABA to equip journalists with essential, non-partisan information on 2024 election law issues. #Election2024 #ElectionLaw

I am thrilled that @SLisaWashington is being recognized for her outstanding scholarship.