William Shernoff was one of five alumni who were honored with a 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. The highest honor bestowed by the Wisconsin Alumni Association, the award recognizes UW-Madison graduates for professional achievements, contributions to society and support of the university.
Shernoff accepted his award in September 2012, when he returned to the University of Wisconsin for a number of Law School events.
Shernoff accepted his award in September 2012, when he returned to the University of Wisconsin for a number of Law School events.
Wisconsin Alumni Association CEO Paula Bonner, center, presents a 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award to William Shernoff at the law school in September as law school Dean Margaret Raymond, right, looks on. Shernoff is a pioneer in the area of bad-faith insurance law.
Legal Legend
Through his crusading efforts, William Shernoff pioneered a new type of insurance law aimed at protecting consumers from corporate malfeasance. Learn more about Shernoff's life and work, and read his words of appreciate for the University of Wisconsin.
"What I’m Doing with My Law Degree"
Nearly 80 law school students, faculty, and staff attended a dialogue titled “What I’m Doing with My Law Degree” during William Shernoff's September 2012 visit to campus.