Faculty & Scholarship

Our Faculty

An expansive and deep legal education begins with exceptional faculty. Our faculty are recognized experts in fields across law, including in business and technology, constitutional law, criminal law, health law, intellectual property, international and human rights law, Native American law, sustainability, and taxation.

Featured Faculty Scholarship

Presidential Power
Dean Tamara F. Lawson

Presidential Power

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Dean Tamara F. Lawson and the UW School of Law hosted “Presidential Power,” part of the Provost's "Democracy in Focus" lecture series leading up the 2024 Presidential Election.

What Does it Mean to be Indicted by a Grand Jury?
The text "What Does it Mean to be Indicted by a Grand Jury?" in front of a model of a courthouse.

What Does it Mean to be Indicted by a Grand Jury?

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Grand jury indictments are frequently in the news. But what does it mean to be indicted, and how do grand juries work?

The Most Downloaded Paper
Clark Lombardi

The Most Downloaded Paper

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"Designing Islamic Constitutions is the most downloaded paper of all time in the field of comparative constitutionalism. Written by Clark Lombardi, it has been downloaded over 8800 times. It is well worth reading for its rich insights into Islamic constitutionalism." (Source: The Leaflet)

Faculty Panel on U.S. Supreme Court Case: Trump v. Anderson
Lisa Manheim speaks during the Trump V. Anderson panel.

Faculty Panel on U.S. Supreme Court Case: Trump v. Anderson

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Professors Feldman, Manheim, Lombardi and Porter tackled a SCOTUS case involving former president Trump before a packed audience on Feb. 4.

A 50-Year Legacy of Excellence
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A 50-Year Legacy of Excellence

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As the 50th anniversary of the Boldt Decision approaches, we review the legacy of pioneering UW Law professor Ralph Johnson and his impact on the most complex case in Native American law history.

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Faculty In the Media

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