University of Wisconsin Law School hosts the Dean's Summit every fall in conjunction with University of Wisconsin Homecoming Weekend. It is a chance to gather the Board of Visitors, along with members of the Benchers' Society, Legacy Society, leadership annual giving donors and friends of the School back to campus for a day of networking, knowledge sharing and seeing firsthand how their gifts make a difference.
Registration for the 2025 Dean's Summit has closed. Please contact events@law.wisc.edu with any questions.
Dean's Summit 2025
Thursday
Dean's Summit Welcome Dinner
Fluno Center: 601 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715
- 6:00 pm Cocktail Reception
- 6:30 pm Dinner
Friday
Dean's Summit Programming
Law School Building: 975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
- 8:00 am Breakfast with Faculty
- 9:00 am Welcome Remarks
- 9:15 am Leadership in Higher Education with Nick Zeppos
- 10:00 am Dean's Update & State of the Law School
- 11:00 am New Faculty Spotlight
- 12:00 pm Lunch with Current Law Students
- 1:00 pm Admissions and Finance Update
- 2:15 pm Clinic Spotlight: Immigrant Justice Center
- 3:15 pm Closing Remarks
- 3:30 pm Dean's Summit Concludes
Reunion Celebration*
The Madison Club: 5 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703
*Dean's Summit attendees are required to register for Reunion and Homecoming events separately. Learn more about Reunion and Homecoming and register here.
Saturday
Homecoming Tailgate*
Law School Building: 975 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
Homecoming Football Game | UW vs. Iowa*
Hotel Blocks
University of Wisconsin Law School has secured discounted rates at the following Madison hotels:
- The Madison Concourse Hotel - this room block is sold out.
- The Hilton Madison Monona Terrace - this room block is sold out.
To secure your accommodation, we encourage you to make your reservations at your earliest convenience.
Contact Information
Email events@law.wisc.edu with any questions or concerns related to the Dean's Summit.
