Save the date for Reunion 2026! All UW Law alumni, regardless of class year, are invited to participate in Reunion activities this October. This year, we look forward to toasting all classes ending in "1" and "6!" Registration for all events will open in early July. Learn more: buff.ly/PxCAQVt.

Agricultural antitrust specialist Peter Carstensen comments on the proposed Agri Stats legal settlement, explaining how data-sharing and new technologies can amplify antitrust risks in agriculture and why enforcement and oversight remain critical. Read more: buff.ly/KgGDI2o.

Former William H. Hastie Fellow Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw talks about her life and academic body of work with @tonyamosley.bsky.social on the heels of releasing a memoir. Listen to the @nprfreshair.bsky.social podcast episode: buff.ly/l2b5z7V

Congratulations to Miranda Tichareva ’24 on being named the @statebarofwi.bsky.social ’s 2026 Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year. Read more about her and the award: buff.ly/PdMcUYY.

Congrats to former UW Law William H. Hastie Fellow Ruben Garcia, who was named Inaugural Leonard Hoshijo Endowed Chair in Labor Law at University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law.

Interested in a dynamic event exploring the evolving role of generative AI in legal education and practice? The Second Annual AI & Legal Skills Virtual Conference, hosted by the @lwionline.bsky.social AI Committee and University of Wisconsin Law School, will be June 2. Register:

As states explore options for addressing federal corruption, state criminal laws may offer one avenue. We've added an appendix of existing laws to our report here: statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/our-work/sta...

For decades, ICE limited enforcement operations at locations like schools and hospitals. Both Trump Administrations rescinded those guidelines. @harrisonstark.bsky.social discusses states & localities’ ability to adopt their own policies in a new report: statedemocracy.law.wisc.edu/our-work/can...

@saltislife.bsky.social for @us.theconversation.com: An April SCOTUS decision made it easier for companies to move cases from state to federal courts. "The ruling is likely to make it harder for the public to seek redress from companies they believe acted wrongly."

Congratulations, graduates. All of us at UW Law are honored to have been a part of your journey. You always have a place here at UW Law and we will always welcome you back. We look forward to hearing about the great things you’ll do in the future. On, Wisconsin!

John Gross is a clinical associate professor and director of the Public Defender Project at University of Wisconsin Law School. Below are highlights from his speech during the 2026 Hooding Ceremony:

Zhaoruo Li stood out at UW Law through strong advocacy and service. She’s also been a key source of support and community for fellow international students. Below are highlights from her speech during the 2026 Hooding Ceremony:

Justin Davis distinguished himself at UW Law through leadership and advocacy. His work supporting small businesses in bankruptcy further highlights his hands-on legal experience. Below are highlights from his speech during the 2026 Hooding Ceremony:

Savannah Ahluwalia has built a strong foundation in public interest and criminal justice advocacy. Her experiences have taken her from EPA research to leadership in the ACS and the Innocence Project. Below are highlights from her speech during the 2026 Hooding Ceremony:

Michelle Behnke ’88 is president of the @ABAesq and serves on the UW Law Board of Visitors and the UW Foundation and Alumni Association Board. Below are highlights from her keynote speech during the 2026 Hooding Ceremony:

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026 @law.wisc.edu Graduates, especially those who worked with us here at SDRI. We look forward to staying in touch and can't wait to see where you all go next!

Dean Dan Tokaji welcomed students, guests, faculty and staff to the 2026 Hooding Ceremony. Below are highlights from his welcome speech:

The UW Law Hooding Ceremony is here! 🎓 Join us today at 1 p.m. as we celebrate our 2026 graduates. Can't join us in person? Celebrate with us via Zoom (buff.ly/AlaMgvD) or follow along as we share speech highlights on Instagram, X and Bluesky.

Colossal Biosciences recently announced its latest de-extinction project. Alta Charo, Professor Emerita of Law and Bioethics at UW Law and advisor to Colossal, says, “De-extinction done well is an act of ecological responsibility as well as scientific ambition.” Read the full story: buff.ly/OXnrs8r.

Tomorrow is the big day! Get ready for the Hooding Ceremony by reviewing our FAQ: buff.ly/Rgo3Neu. Expect increased traffic, route changes and potential street closures. See our Traffic & Parking page for more info: buff.ly/De4BhAW.

Congratulations to two UW Law faculty being honored by @UWMadison.bsky.social: @JoshuaBraver.bsky.social with the Vilas Early-Career Investigator Award and @MiriamSeifter.bsky.social with the Vilas Mid-Career Investigator Award. Learn more about the awards: buff.ly/6ESerLC

Greg Wiercioch, who argued Panetti v. Quarterman before the U.S. Supreme Court, says courts still misapply the standard for competency to be executed. He comments on the Andre Thomas death row case: buff.ly/tXcpP82.

State Appeals Judge Pedro Colón ’94 will seek a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court next year.

Peter Carstensen recently published "The Curdling of Milk Markets: Antiquated Statutes, Enforcement Failure, and Market Manipulation Harming Farmers, Processors, and Consumers." Read more: buff.ly/935xJER. #FridayReads

Join us for "The Work of State Supreme Courts" on May 29, from 9-10:30 am, featuring state supreme court justices from across the country! Register to join us in-person or online⬇️ go.wisc.edu/h2ef9d

Now more than ever, people will be turning to state institutions to protect democracy. At SDRI, our goal is to foster research and dialogue on pressing questions of public law and democracy in states across the nation. See below if you're interested in joining us.

The UW Law Hooding Ceremony is one week away! Have you registered? We can't wait to celebrate our outstanding graduates. In the meantime, review our FAQs for information on this year's programming, security and more: buff.ly/Rgo3Neu.

Congratulations to Professor Tonya Brito, who is retiring after 29 years of deeply valuable work at UW Law as a “mentor to generations” and a “voice for equity,” as Dean Dan Tokaji noted at the end of her last class. She is a national expert in child support law and policy.

UW Law Consumer Law Clinic Director Sarah Orr and former EJI Consumer Law Fellow Joshua Topel join the Wisconsin Public Radio Larry Meiller Show to de-mystify the small claims court process and answer listeners' questions. Listen to the interview: buff.ly/raJH4ux.

The Justice Department’s lawsuit is likely to hinge on whether judges see New Jersey’s mask ban as “improper control” of a federal agency, @bridgetlavender.bsky.social of @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social tells @traceytully.bsky.social @nytimes.com; read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/n...

Alta Charo discusses the morality behind species conservation through human intervention. She argues humans have a “moral obligation to steward the earth” and develop responsible tools to protect biodiversity. Read the full story: buff.ly/2pdZoSS.

Lawyering Skills students and Clinical Associate Professor Ryan Poe-Gavlinski embarked on two important class outings this month: 1. The Dane County Courthouse, where several circuit judges talked about their paths to the bench and fielded questions. 2. The State Bar of Wisconsin.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais weakens the 1965 Voting Rights Act's protections against discrimination in redistricting. Steven Wright comments:

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out Louisiana’s long-contested congressional map as an "unconstitutional gerrymander" that created the state's second majority Black district. @toreydolan.bsky.social comments:

[email protected] commended the UW Law Indigenous Law Students Association for organizing the 40th Coming Together of Peoples Conference, the nation’s longest-running student-led conference, convening tribal leaders, practitioners, scholars, students and community members for 40 years.

Issue 6 of Volume 124 is now live on MLR's website! Make sure to check out these wonderful pieces by Professor Benjamin L.W. Sobel (@law.wisc.edu) and @oldkingcoll.bsky.social (@umichlaw.bsky.social Class of 2024). READ: michiganlawreview.org/volume/vol12...

Each spring, UW Law announces its Teacher of the Year awards. Honorees for 2025 instruction are: @emilycauble.bsky.social, Classroom Teacher of the Year; Ryan Poe-Gavlinski, Clinical Teacher of the Year; & Judge Nicholas J. McNamara ’93, Adjunct Teacher of the Year: buff.ly/EJi2zst.

@tonyabrito.bsky.social and coauthors recently published a paper examining whether pandemic changes in academic work demands varied across race and gender, drawing on survey data from 1,198 faculty members in two university systems in the U.S. Read more: buff.ly/qEShbTn. #FridayReads

Janell Wise '09 is being honored today by @uwsjmc.bsky.social during its 2026 Alumni Awards Ceremony. Wise is vice president and assistant general counsel at Paramount Skydance. Learn more about her this Q&A:

Disputes over whether late-arriving ballots should count and how to interpret the law can lead to inconsistent outcomes. @bgodar.bsky.socil of @uwlawdemocrarcy.bsky.social points to the fact that the statute is “ambiguous about this type of situation” where there is no voter fault.

@johnpgross.bsky.social, J.D. candidates Savannah Ahluwalia and Justin Davis, and LL.M. candidate Zhaoruo Li have been named speakers for University of Wisconsin Law School’s 2026 Hooding Ceremony. Learn more about the May 8 graduation event. buff.ly/rqYLN32

This month, the U.S. Supreme Court sent Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, back to the federal courts. The case sought to hold oil and gas companies liable for damage to the state's coast. @saltislife.bsky.social shares how the ruling could impact future lawsuits.

An ICE officer faces felony assault charges for allegedly pointing his service weapon at two people. @UWLawDemocracy Staff Attorney @bgodar.bsky.social notes the baseline understanding that "states can prosecute federal officials when they violate state criminal laws”. Read more: buff.ly/yGLaq0C.

Hastie Fellow Emma Shakeshaft ’12 presented a paper on municipal court adjudication in the absence of defendants and prosecutors during a recent faculty workshop. We look forward to the final paper. In the meantime, learn more about Shakeshaft: buff.ly/pOXZOt5.

Michelle Behnke ’88, the 2025-26 president of @americanbar.org, will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 University of Wisconsin Law School Hooding Ceremony. Learn more about her and the May 8 graduation event.

Thank you to Alliance magazine and Elika Roohi for publishing this 10 year wrapup + recent developments on working with China under the Overseas NGO Law. www.alliancemagazine.org/analysis/a-d...

Kristopher Turner and Bonnie Shucha discuss the growing role of generative AI in education, emphasizing critical thinking, verification skills and thoughtful use as students prepare for professional environments. Read more: buff.ly/vOtZo3w.

@harrisonstark.bsky.social @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social said a court may find it difficult to afford ICE officer Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. immunity, given the information so far about his actions and statement in this Minnesota case. Read more in the @Slate.com article: buff.ly/rEY7r63

Anuj Desai joins the Wisconsin Law in Action podcast to discuss First Amendment law and its institutional contexts. The conversation addresses the core social values of free speech and the contemporary challenges around social media and campus speech. Listen and subscribe: buff.ly/DHBIftp.

This year's National Library Week theme is "Find Your Joy." One way to do just that is perusing book recommendations from UW Law faculty and staff: buff.ly/0Qj3KkF @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social