Focus on Pedagogy, Wellness, Professional Identity
UW Law faculty contribute to the advancement of law through their scholarship, teaching and service.
Faculty Scholarship
UW Law welcomes new director of the Native American Law Center
Monte Mills joins the UW Law faculty as a professor of law. He is a nationally renowned scholar on Indian and tribal law and natural resources.
Jennifer Fan appointed associate dean for research and faculty development
In her new leadership role, Fan will work to increase visibility of the scholarship produced by UW Law faculty and showcase the intellectual vibrancy at UW Law.
Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black & White
UW Law Professor Emeritus Lea Vaughn recently coordinated a documentary film about race and education at Seattle’s Roosevelt High School as part of her work with the nonprofit, Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity (RARE).
Can Trump Run for President From Prison?
It isn't unprecedented. A candidate even tried to use it to his advantage. Professor Lisa Manheim is quoted. (Source: Slate)
Fact check: Crenshaw tries to whitewash Republican brief
Election law experts disagree with Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw's recent claims. Lisa Manheim is quoted. (Source: CNN Politics)
Banning Trump from Twitter and Facebook isn’t nearly enough
UW Law Professor Ryan Calo and NUSL Professor Woodrow Hartzog write that despite knowing their tools would be used in ways that lead to violence, social media companies did too little, for too long. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
Our state constitution’s surprising right-to-bear-arms language
UW Law Professor Hugh Spitzer discusses language in Washington's Constitution that establishes a right to bear arms while reinforcing the Legislature’s power to control or ban private militia groups. (Source: The Seattle Times)
Op-ed: Texas can’t block votes cast in other states. Absurdly, it’s trying.
A new lawsuit filed by Texas would interfere with voting processes in states across the country if it wasn't doomed to fail, writes UW Law Professor Lisa Manheim. (Source: The Washington Post)
Celebrating Impact: Scholarship
In this newsletter special edition, learn how UW Law faculty created meaningful impact through research and service in 2020.