Retired Washington Supreme Court Justice Fairhurst served on the Court from 2003 to 2020 and was a board member of the Washington Leadership Institute.
Shawn Swanson, an Engineering Ph.D. student, helped the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic as part of a program in which fellows work on population health innovations developed by UW researchers to determine how these innovations could be financially sustainable while also having a substantial societal impact.
UW Law mourns the loss of an alumnus known for his deeply held belief that the power of law can advance justice, equity and human rights
Goal is to meet the need for “homegrown” lawyers who can serve Central Washington’s communities
Mentor in Law provides professional development training, resources and mentorship to law students and early-career lawyers, particularly those who are first-generation or from underrepresented groups
As 2021 draws to a close, we present some of the ways our faculty, staff, students and alumni worked to make an impact this year.
Angélica Cházaro is one of six researchers around the country to be named a "Freedom Scholar" by the Marguerite Casey Foundation and Group Health Foundation.
Effective Jan. 1, Porter will lead UW Law until a new dean is selected. A national search for a new dean will launch in 2022.
TV shows and movies present a glimpse into the workings of courtroom trials. Many potential jurors, however, aren't sure what awaits them when they receive a jury summons in the mail.
Mario L. Barnes has made the difficult decision to step down as UW Law’s Toni Rembe Dean and professor of law. His last day at UW will be Dec. 31.