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The American Inns of Court has selected Judge Alan B. Johnson to receive the prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Pro...
09/03/2026

The American Inns of Court has selected Judge Alan B. Johnson to receive the prestigious 2026 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Tenth Circuit.

Judge Johnson’s storied career includes more than 40 years as an active U.S. district court judge for the District of Wyoming. But his long and impressive resume does not adequately communicate his character and professionalism. Judge Johnson is someone with a deep love and respect for the rule of law.

We are proud to say that Judge Johnson’s legal journey began at the College of Law. Congratulations Judge!

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Caterpillars like this usually become tiger swallowtail butterflies, but this one apparently wants to be a lawyer. It ha...
09/02/2026

Caterpillars like this usually become tiger swallowtail butterflies, but this one apparently wants to be a lawyer. It has come to the right place.

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May it please the court? Eighteen third-year law students spent two very long weeks learning trial skills as part of the...
08/28/2026

May it please the court?

Eighteen third-year law students spent two very long weeks learning trial skills as part of the Summer Trial Institute. Led by former Dean Steve Easton, more than fifty attorneys and court reporters volunteered their time and expertise to ensure that students experienced what it is like to prepare and try a case before a jury.

At the conclusion of the mock trials, Shoshana Sangros was awarded the Terry W. Mackey scholarship recognizing her exceptional performance. The scholarship honors the late trial attorney Terry Mackey, a prominent Cheyenne attorney and founder and supporter of the Institute. Terry’s wife Cathy and daughters Shawna and Kristin joined us for the scholarship award. Congratulations Shoshana!

We are grateful to Steve and Marivern Easton, the many volunteers, the Mackey family, and all of the donors who make this unique experience possible.

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Join us on Thursday, August 27 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am to celebrate Tim Crawford’s fifteen years working with the Colle...
08/24/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 27 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am to celebrate Tim Crawford’s fifteen years working with the College of Law Clinics. He has approached every day with a careful eye for detail, an always-willing-to-help attitude, and a fun sense of humor. We will miss him.

Tim is relocating to Virginia with his wife Nicole. Nicole has been named as the new director of the Barry Museum at Old Dominion University. We wish Tim, Nicole, and their whole family well.

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The world has more Cowboys! Our new first-year law students, who joined us from 38 different undergraduate institutions,...
08/23/2026

The world has more Cowboys! Our new first-year law students, who joined us from 38 different undergraduate institutions, successfully completed orientation last week.

Among this group of students we have a figure skating coach, a fly fishing guide, a campaign manager, a college pitcher, a delivery driver, an insurance agent, a landscaper, a police officer, a rancher, a hammock start-up co-founder, a member of the Western Thunder Marching Band, a firefighter, a college pole vaulter, an accountant, and a graphic designer. We also have students joining us from the Army, Air Force, and Marines.

We are grateful to have each one of them and hope they have a wonderful first year.

Thanks to Qusair Mohamedbhai, President of the Colorado State Bar, Justices Robert Jarosh and Bridget Hill of the Wyoming Supreme Court, administrators of the Wyoming State Bar, members of the College of Law Advisory Board, and second- and third-year students for offering wisdom our newest Cowboys.

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UW President Shane Reeves invites students, faculty, staff and the Laramie community to hear from Maj. Gen. Robert A. Bo...
08/19/2026

UW President Shane Reeves invites students, faculty, staff and the Laramie community to hear from Maj. Gen. Robert A. Borcherding, Deputy Judge Advocate General of the United States Army, at the College of Law on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Borcherding will deliver remarks on the practice of military law and its role in national security, followed by a question-and-answer session, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Large Moot Court Room in the College of Law. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by noon to be seated for lunch before the program begins at 12:30 p.m.

As Deputy Judge Advocate General, Borcherding is the second highest ranking legal officer in the U.S. Army, leading legal support for Army operations worldwide.
“Major General Borcherding has spent his career at the intersection of law and national security, and our community will benefit from learning from someone of his caliber,” UW President Shane Reeves said. “Bringing leaders like him to campus is exactly the kind of experience that sets a University of Wyoming education apart.”

The event is approved for one hour of CLE credit.

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The University of Wyoming College of Law has received a $1 million gift from the Spence Foundation on behalf of the late...
08/13/2026

The University of Wyoming College of Law has received a $1 million gift from the Spence Foundation on behalf of the late Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer, and his wife Imaging. The gift—announced today on the first anniversary of Gerry’s August 13, 2025 passing—will be doubled to $2 million through the Wyoming Legislature’s endowment matching program.

The College of Law plans to use the gift to support student success and enrichment, including providing student scholarships.

“Gerry Spence came to the University of Wyoming with few resources or connections to the legal community,” says Julie Hill, dean of the College of Law. “From that humble beginning, he built a legendary career. We are so grateful that this gift will continue his inspiring legacy by helping the next generation of lawyers.”

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The University of Wyoming College of Law is saddened to learn of the passing of Ann Simpson, the devoted wife of the lat...
08/01/2026

The University of Wyoming College of Law is saddened to learn of the passing of Ann Simpson, the devoted wife of the late Senator Alan K. Simpson.

Just two years ago, we celebrated Al, Ann, and other members of the Simpson family as we opened the Alan K. Simpson Center for Clinical and Legal Education. Ann was a true partner to Al in every sense, and their support of the College of Law was no exception. She loved hearing about the students whose lives were changed and the clients served through the Center’s work.

The College of Law was only one part of the University of Wyoming that Ann and Al championed. Ann had a deep passion for the arts. Having grown up in Greybull, she understood that not everyone has easy access to museums and cultural experiences. Thanks to her vision and support, the Ann Simpson Artmobile now brings traveling exhibitions and art education to communities across Wyoming.

Above all, we will remember Ann for her generosity, grace, warmth, and wonderful sense of humor. We are grateful that the Simpson legacy lives on in our building and in the opportunities it creates for our students and the people they serve. That legacy also lives on through the Simpson family’s enduring connection to the College of Law, including sons Bill and Colin, both proud graduates of UW Law.

Our heartfelt condolences to Bill, Colin, Sue, and the entire Simpson family. 🤎💛

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* Black and white photos are from the UW American Heritage Center’s collection of Simpson papers.

Friends: How do you choose a good law school?Us: Follow the bucks.(This one was hanging out in the College of Law parkin...
07/30/2026

Friends: How do you choose a good law school?

Us: Follow the bucks.

(This one was hanging out in the College of Law parking lot this morning.)

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What did we learn about Temple Stoellinger (law professor and Associate Dean of the Haub School of Environment and Natur...
07/30/2026

What did we learn about Temple Stoellinger (law professor and Associate Dean of the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources) during the University of Wyoming’s Canyonlands class?

1. She’s writing a paper about the Endangered Species Act and grizzly bears.

2. She played softball in college and can still show off her athletic ability in other sports.

3. She can rock 1980s style.

4. It’s hard for Dean Stoellinger to pass up a rousing game of bingo.

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