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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 .

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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:

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:

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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.

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.