Alumni

Once a Law Dawg, Always a Law Dawg

Your UW Law connection doesn’t end when you leave campus.

At UW Law, we believe having a strong alumni network built on enduring relationships among our alumni is critical to the success of our school and future generations of lawyers. We hope you will join in our efforts to engage our alumni to benefit students, inform the public about UW Law’s remarkable achievements, and serve as ambassadors to the legal community and beyond.

Join us as we encourage students to explore their passions and equip them with intellectual tools and hands-on experience in their journey to become professionals who use their legal education to meet the needs of their community and work in any field they choose. Celebrate the impact our alumni are making in the communities they serve. Remain connected with your school and its alumni, students and faculty.

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Alumni News & Events

Gates Hall at night.
Become a Mentor

Share your expertise with a 1L student and register today. Deadline: Friday, Dec. 13!
An attorney in action at the Ninth Circuit hearing at UW Law.
Ninth Circuit at Gates Hall

A UW Law classroom became a live courtroom on Nov. 20 when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments on three cases.
An attorney addresses the court at UW.
U.S. Court of Appeals to Hold Special Sitting at UW Law

Oral arguments for the U.S. Court of Appeals will be heard in William H. Gates Hall on Nov. 20.
The 2024-2025 Gregoire Fellows pose for a group photo.
Introducing the 2024–2025 Gregoire Fellows

As part of a continuing partnership to increase professional diversity, eight first-year UW Law students are named Gregoire Fellows.
Joanna Sylwester
The Sustainability Business

Joanna Sylwester, J.D. ‘13, has built her career around the belief that business is part of the solution. Learn more about Amazon’s Head of Global Engagement.
Matt Lincecum
Always Something Brewing

Matt Lincecum, J.D. ‘03, began his career in beverage and hospitality law but took a detour to pursue something a little more hands-on: founding and owning his own brewery.
Alta and Stan Barer
A Gift with Global Impact

The School of Law has received a transformational gift from the estate of Stan and Alta Barer, expanding the couple’s namesake institute: The Barer Institute for Leadership in Law & Global Development.
King County, UW Law Partner for Free Veteran Civil Legal Clinic

King County Executive Dow Constantine and the University of Washington School of Law announced a forthcoming free civil legal services clinic to help King County’s veteran community obtain Veterans Affairs benefits.

Alumni in the Media

  1. Bay Area UW Law Alumni Reception ~ San Francisco, CA
    When: Thursday, January 9, 2025, 6 – 8pm PST
    Bay Area Reunion


    Bay Area Law Dawgs,

    You are cordially invited to attend a hosted alumni reception on January 9, 2025, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel. Join UW Law’s Dean Tamara Lawson, leadership team members, and faculty for an evening of fellowship in San Francisco. The UW Law team will be in the Bay Area for the AALS Annual Meeting, and all are encouraged to reconnect with friends and hear about the exciting news from your UW School of Law. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and spirits provided. 

    Registration is required for this free event. We hope you can join us!

    Event Details – Bay Area UW Law Alumni Reception
    Date: Thursday ~ January 9, 2025
    Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
    Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel, Room: Nob Hill 6
    333 Ofarrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, US
     
    More info: events.uw.edu…
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