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Leonor R. Fuller Named Chair of the University of Washington Board of Regents
Leonor Fuller

Leonor R. Fuller Named Chair of the University of Washington Board of Regents

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Leonor Fuller has deep roots at the University of Washington, where she earned her B.A., M.A., and Juris Doctor degrees—making her a “Triple Dawg” in Husky parlance.

"Got a Minute?" with second-year J.D. student Nelly Muyia
Nelly Muyia

"Got a Minute?" with second-year J.D. student Nelly Muyia

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Find out more about our students in this returning series where we ask them 20 questions about their time here at UW Law.

"Got a Minute?" with first-year J.D. student Alex Lombardo
Alex Lombardo

"Got a Minute?" with first-year J.D. student Alex Lombardo

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Find out more about our students in this returning series where we ask them 20 questions about their time here at UW Law.

Focus on Faculty: Takenaka Receives Commendation
Toshiko Takenaka poses in front of a city skyline.

Focus on Faculty: Takenaka Receives Commendation

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Professor Toshiko Takenaka recently received the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation for her contributions to the promotion of the Rule of Law in the international legal community.

Advancing Climate Action through the Rule of Law
Participants in the research trip pose for a photo at Hanoi Law University.

Advancing Climate Action through the Rule of Law

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A cohort of University of Washington School of Law students and scholars, led by Professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen, transformed misinformation about climate action into a Rule of Law research project.

Constitution Day: More Than Worthy of Reframing
Detail view of the U.S. Constitution

Constitution Day: More Than Worthy of Reframing

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Congress in 2004 merged two holidays and declared September 17 as both Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

Take 5 with Katie Conard
Katie Conard

Take 5 with Katie Conard

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Throughout the summer, we’ll check in with rising 2L and 3L students to see the impact they’re making through their work and to invite them to reflect on how these experiences shaped their personal growth.

National Veterans Advocacy in Action
Professor Goldberg with students in Washington, D.C.

National Veterans Advocacy in Action

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Four representatives from the Veterans Clinic traveled to Capitol Hill this summer for a congressional roundtable.

Take 5 with Cristina Baeza
Cristina Baeza

Take 5 with Cristina Baeza

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Throughout the summer, we’ll check in with rising 2L and 3L students to see the impact they’re making through their work and to invite them to reflect on how these experiences shaped their personal growth.

Announcing UW Law’s New Faculty
William H. Gates Hall

Announcing UW Law’s New Faculty

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The University of Washington School of Law is excited to welcome new faculty members to our community in the 2026–27 academic year.