The Warren H. Stolper Award, recognizing excellence in teaching and a commitment to the UW Law School on the part of one of the Law School's adjunct professors, has been awarded this year to attorney Stephen P. Hurley.  Hurley began teaching at the Law School in 1989, and teaches both Evidence and Trial Advocacy.

"We are deeply grateful for Steve's willingness to take time from his important criminal law practice to teach large sections of Evidence and help out with other course offerings," said Dean Kenneth B. Davis, Jr., in announcing the award. "Students regularly rate him as one of the School's most outstanding teachers."

Stephen P. Hurley is a shareholder in the law firm of Hurley, Burish and Milliken, S.C., in Madison, concentrating his practice on business and criminal litigation. In addition to his ongoing Law School teaching, he is a frequent lecturer at legal education programs.

Hurley is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and was a Master Bencher in the James E. Doyle Inn of Court. He is listed in the most recent editions of The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White) in the criminal law section; and Who's Who in American Law.

Hurley graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, and received his J.D. in 1972 from the University of Illinois College of Law at Champaign-Urbana. He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and Illinois.

This is the third year that the Stolper Award has been conferred. The award is named in honor of Attorney Warren H. Stolper, who taught at the Law School for 40 years as an adjunct professor and was the first recipient of the award. Last year's recipient was Robert Schnur.

Submitted by on November 12, 2004

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