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Asian Law Center Fosters Collaboration with Law Schools in Vietnam
Prof. Xuan-Thao Nguyen speaks at Saigon International University.

Asian Law Center Fosters Collaboration with Law Schools in Vietnam

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Profs. Xuan-Thao Nguyen’s and Elizabeth Porter’s recent trip to Vietnam promotes scholarly exchanges among lawyers, policymakers and business leaders.

Focus on Technology

Focus on Technology

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UW Law faculty work on cutting-edge initiatives at the intersection of law and technology and have deep relationships with those in this ecosystem.

Focus on Pedagogy, Wellness, Professional Identity

Focus on Pedagogy, Wellness, Professional Identity

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UW Law faculty contribute to the advancement of law through their scholarship, teaching and service.

UW Law welcomes new director of the Native American Law Center
Monte Mills

UW Law welcomes new director of the Native American Law Center

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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
Associate Dean Fan

Jennifer Fan appointed associate dean for research and faculty development

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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
Professor Emeritus Lea Vaughn

Roosevelt High School: Beyond Black & White

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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?

Can Trump Run for President From Prison?

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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
Texas Representative Dan Crenshaw

Fact check: Crenshaw tries to whitewash Republican brief

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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

Banning Trump from Twitter and Facebook isn’t nearly enough

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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

Our state constitution’s surprising right-to-bear-arms language

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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)