Faculty & Scholarship

The rich intellectual environment at University of Wisconsin Law School is driven by a faculty of renowned legal scholars and innovative thinkers. They are the thought provokers. The idea generators. The pathbreakers who ask tough questions.

This stellar scholarly tradition makes UW Law the vibrant institution it is today.

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Joshua Braver, Miriam Seifter Honored with Vilas Awards

Forty-eight extraordinary members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty, including UW Law's Joshua Braver and Miriam Seifter, were honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Braver was among 18 professors who received the Vilas Faculty Early Career Investigator Awards, recognizing research and teaching excellence in faculty who are relatively early in their careers. Seifter was among 18 professors who received the Vilas Faculty Mid-Career Investigator Awards, recognizing research and teaching excellence. Both awards provide flexible research funding for three years.

Alta Charo on Developing Gene Therapies Involving Genome Editing

Alta Charo, emerita professor of law and bioethics, and co-authors recently published "Ethical and Regulatory Considerations for Developing Gene Therapies Involving Genome Editing" in Human Gene Therapy. The study highlights the ethical, regulatory and equity challenges surrounding rapidly advancing gene-editing therapies and calls for broad collaboration to ensure they are developed safely and responsibly. "Developing gene therapies involving gene editing is a rapidly evolving field with large potential implications for improving health for both rare and common diseases," the authors write. "Ensuring that these technologies are developed safely, efficiently, and fairly is essential." Following a multistakeholder workshop, researchers identified several key issues that must be addressed to ensure these therapies are developed safely, efficiently and equitably. Major themes included defining the goals of gene editing — such as treatment, risk reduction or enhancement — while balancing safety, fairness and research efficiency. Read the paper.

U.S. Supreme Court 'Ruling Season'

University of Wisconsin Law School faculty are sought-after experts in their fields who have appeared in national and international news outlets. Our media appearances help people understand the law's impact in their daily lives. As do our social media channels, especially when high-profile legal news breaks. In May and June, as the bulk of U.S. Supreme Court rulings for this term are released, you can expect to find remarks from UW Law professors on X and Bluesky to help put the decisions into context. Cases touching a wide range of topics – executive power, elections, gun rights, religious rights, immigration, the death penalty and more – are highly anticipated. Others have already been decided, like on the environment and the ability to sue companies for harm (Steph Tai comments) as well as on the Voting Rights Act (Torey Dolan and Steven Wright comment; they also recorded a preview podcast episode for Wisconsin Law in Action, in case you missed it).

AI & Legal Skills Virtual Conference Is June 2

The Legal Writing Institute’s AI Committee and University of Wisconsin Law School will host the second annual AI & Legal Skills Virtual Conference on June 2. This year’s theme is Innovation, Impact and Integrity. This one-day online event explores the evolving role of generative AI in legal education and practice and offers a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues across the spectrum of experience — from early adopters to AI skeptics — who are ready to engage in thoughtful dialogue, collaborative exploration and forward-thinking innovation. Programming is designed to spark conversation and community around AI’s implications for lawyering skills. Through solo presentations, panels, demonstrations and discussion-based sessions, a variety of timely topics will be discussed including: teaching research, analysis, writing and revising in the AI era; developing learning outcomes and assessments that reflect new capabilities; maintaining ethical and professional standards in a changing landscape; supporting access to justice through innovative technologies; and collaborating with students, employers and allied professionals. Register.

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Joshua Braver, Miriam Seifter Honored with Vilas Awards

Alta Charo on Developing Gene Therapies Involving Genome Editing

U.S. Supreme Court 'Ruling Season'

AI & Legal Skills Virtual Conference Is June 2

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Read Our 2025 Brochure

Joshua Braver, Miriam Seifter Honored with Vilas Awards

Alta Charo on Developing Gene Therapies Involving Genome Editing

U.S. Supreme Court 'Ruling Season'

AI & Legal Skills Virtual Conference Is June 2

Faculty News

A Thriving Community

Research Centers & Initiatives

Clinics & Experiential Learning (PDF)

William H. Hastie Fellowship

Visiting Scholars Program

Scholarship Repository

View Faculty & Staff Directory

Minnesota ICE Shooting: UW Law Experts Explain Legal Issues

View Public Calendar

Law in Action

Bluesky

podcasts Podcasts

newspaper Activities & Scholarship