Jay Rothman Named President of the University of Wisconsin System
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents announced Jay Rothman as the President of the UW system. “I am humbled by the opportunity to lead...
The University of Wisconsin Board of Regents announced Jay Rothman as the President of the UW system.
“I am humbled by the opportunity to lead the UW System and approach this role with profound respect for the unparalleled role public higher education plays in the lives of our students, alumni, and communities,” Rothman said. “I intend to lead by listening first, so that the experience I have gained over my lifetime in Wisconsin can help us build a great UW System together. This is not an original sentiment, but I want to say it because I believe it: the UW System is our state’s crown jewel, and a vibrant UW System builds a strong Wisconsin.”
Rothman has been chairman and CEO of Foley & Lardner since 2011 and has been a member of the firm’s Management Committee since February 2002. He joined Foley in 1986 and has been a partner since 1994. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University and a law degree from Harvard Law School.
WittKieffer’s John Thornburgh and Christine Pendleton led this search.
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