The University of Chicago Law School
Recent News About The University of Chicago Law School
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William H. Bright Jr., ’87, Confirmed as Justice of Connecticut Supreme Court
The General Assembly confirmed the judicial nominations of William H. Bright Jr. to the Supreme Court, Robin L. Wilson to the Appellate Court and a dozen others to the Superior Court on Wednesday. -
William McKenna, ’79, Featured on Foley's "The Path & The Practice" Podcast
This episode of The Path & The Practice features a conversation with William McKenna. Bill is a litigation partner in Foley’s Chicago office. -
Lisa Brown, ’86, Joins WilmerHale as Higher Education Practice Leader
WilmerHale is pleased to announce that Lisa Brown, most recently the US Department of Education’s general counsel and, before that, the longstanding general counsel of Georgetown University, has joined the firm as a partner and the next head of its preeminent Higher Education Practice Group. -
William Ziegelbauer, ’14, and Benjamin Brooks, ’15, Promoted to Partner at Sheppard Mullin
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that 21 attorneys have been promoted to partner. -
Sam Cole, ’25, Wins CPR’s 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award
Sam Cole, ’25, has received the 2025 Joseph T. McLaughlin Original Student Article Award from the International Institute of Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR). -
Alumni Couples Share How They Met and Where They Are Today
Case books, cold calls, and . . . Cupid? -
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller, ’07, on Helping Vulnerable Youth and Families Navigate a Challenging System
Heidi Mueller, ’07, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCSFS), has devoted her career to passionately advocating for children and families. -
William Godwin, ’10, White House Fellow (2023-24), on the Many Ways to Engage in Public Service
William Godwin, ’10, is passionate about community engagement and it shows. He has spent the last several years in various leadership positions within government, education, and the non-profit sector, where he has helped to advocate for the needs of community members within those areas. -
Tom Ginsburg Writes About Trump’s Proposed Plan in Gaza
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan for the U.S. to take control of Gaza and relocate its Palestinian residents to nearby countries like Egypt and Jordan. -
Alison Siegler Discusses Mandatory Release in ICE Arrestee Case
A Venezuelan migrant swept up in local immigration raids who was ordered released by a federal judge is now back in federal custody at an out-of-state immigration detention center. -
Aziz Huq Writes About Constitutionality of Trump Funding Freeze
Every president tests the limits of their authority.