UW School of Law

Ann Spangler receives UW Outstanding Public Service Award

Spangler, along with other Awards of Excellence recipients, will be honored during a ceremony on June 9. The awards recognize members of the UW community for their achievements in teaching, mentoring, public service and staff support.

Message from the Deans: In solidarity with Black and Asian communities following the weekend mass shootings

Once again, racist attacks have targeted Black and Asian communities – attacks that call for a societal response. We condemn the racist actions of the gunmen and all attempts to intimidate, harass or harm the Black and Asian communities.

Proximity to the Problem

Guest: Filmmaker and sociologist Dr. Gilda Sheppard on the need for systemic re-evaluation to address the culture of punishment that confines children who are sentenced without parole.

Jemimah Kamau and Cristina Rodriguez Named 2022 Equal Justice Works Fellows

Kamau (JD, LLM ’22) and Rodriguez, 3L have received a two-year public service fellowship to build sustainable solutions for Black and indigenous Guatemalan women.

REGISTER NOW: Rethinking 1.5: The Case for Science-Based Standards in Constitutional Climate Change Cases

The webinar on May 25 will examine the emergent trend of climate advocates citing the Paris Agreement target as the touchstone for government compliance with constitutional and human rights obligations.

Celebrate the Class of 2022 on the Quad

Join UW Law for an in-person Commencement on the Quad on June 5 and stay tuned for a special reception to honor the classes of 2020 and 2021 on June 12 at William H. Gates Hall.