The University of Chicago Law School

09/02/2026

Meet the Class of 2029: Vyomika Gandhi 🎓

A Georgetown University graduate with degrees in psychology and neuroscience, Vyomika has worked in the nonprofit sector and conducted research on the effects of opioids and HIV on the brain. We spoke with her about her path to law school, her interest in the intersection of science, law, and policy, and what drew her to . Read more: https://buff.ly/UHxdvU1

09/02/2026

Join fellow University of Chicago Law School alumni on September 22 for our annual First Monday Supreme Court Preview, featuring a panel of faculty offering their insights into the key cases the Court will hear in the upcoming term.

Hear from William Baude, Bridget Fahey, Genevieve Lakier, and Dean Adam Chilton as they share their perspectives on the cases, constitutional questions, and issues to watch in the year ahead.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
⏰ 12:15 p.m. CT
💻 Virtual via Zoom

Alumni: Register to join us on Zoom at https://buff.ly/NkMg0Ht

08/28/2026

With her heart set on public interest work, Zoë Mieres Fleishaker, ’27, returned to her home state of New York for the summer to work at Brooklyn Defender Services—an experience, she said, that has been a dream come true.

Read more about her summer experience and what she's most excited about this fall at : https://buff.ly/nvAwbAZ

08/26/2026

This summer, Walker Cox, ’28, is exploring two sides of legal practice—spending time at Skadden’s Chicago office and, later this summer, with the Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter.

Read more about his summer experiences and what he's looking forward to this fall at : https://www.law.uchicago.edu/news/summer-experience-chicago-walker-cox-28-summer-associate-skadden

08/26/2026

Professor Jonathan Masur joined WGN Radio to discuss the Chicago Cubs' and Washington Nationals' formal objections to the WNBA's attempt to trademark 'The W.'

He also talks about intellectual property, what is required to qualify for a patent, and what a copyright protects.

Listen now:

John Masur, law professor at the University of Chicago Law School, joins Karen Conti to discuss the Chicago Cubs’ and Washington Nationals’ formal objections to the WNBA’s attempt…

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Professor Alison Siegler, director of the Federal Criminal Justice Clinic, on receiving the American Constitution Society Chicago Lawyer Chapter’s 2026 Abner J. Mikva Award.

The award recognizes Chicago-area lawyers and judges who have made extraordinary contributions to progressive legal causes. Professor Geoffrey Stone, ’71, nominated Siegler, highlighting her 26-year career representing low-income and marginalized clients in federal court, her work addressing racial disparities in the criminal justice system, and her commitment to inspiring future lawyers to pursue public service.

The honor has a special UChicago Law connection: it is named for the late Abner J. Mikva, ’51, a Law School alumnus and former faculty member whose remarkable career included service as a U.S. congressman, federal appellate judge, and White House counsel.

Read more about Professor Siegler and her work:

Alison Siegler, Lillian E. Kraemer Clinical Professor in Public Interest Law and director of the Federal Criminal Justice Clinic, received the American Constitution Society Chicago Lawyer Chapter’s 2026 Abner J. Mikva Award at its Legal Legends Luncheon on August 11.The award recognizes Chicago-ar...

08/25/2026

Big congratulations to Dean Adam Chilton on being named one of the The National Law Review’s Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia for 2026! 🎉

According to the National Law Review, the recognition honors individuals who are developing innovative programs, conducting impactful research, modernizing curricula, launching new centers and initiatives, and preparing students for the evolving demands of the legal profession.

Read more: https://buff.ly/s5Bmj1V

08/21/2026

Maddi Wong, ’28, is spending her summer experience at Apple in the tech hub city, of Cupertino in her home state of California. As a content services legal intern, she’s exploring transactional law in an industry—entertainment—that has long interested her.

"At Apple, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and learn about countless different industries through the services that my team works on: Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Sports, Fitness+, etc," she shared. "Understanding the nuances of copyright and transactional law between different industries has been fascinating, but most importantly, it has helped me narrow down the industries and practice areas that I’m most passionate about pursuing in my legal career."

Read more about Maddi's summer at Apple and what she's looking forward to the most this fall at : https://buff.ly/oywrSQj

Maddi Wong, ’28, is spending her summer experience at Apple in the tech hub city, of Cupertino in her home state of California. As a content services legal intern, she’s exploring transactional law in an industry—entertainment—that has long interested her. How did you connect with this summe...