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Opportunities and Challenges for Criminal Justice in the Era of Big Data
Hanoi conference attendees at dinner

Opportunities and Challenges for Criminal Justice in the Era of Big Data

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On Dec. 12, UW Law professors Mary D. Fan, David Garavito, Xuan-Thao Nguyen and Dongsheng Zang, presented their work on the implications of big data searches, parole hearings and DNA data processing in criminal justice systems.

One Year Wrapped, Another Begins
Kelly Ruhlig and her puppy Uno

One Year Wrapped, Another Begins

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Students, staff and faculty reflect on highlights from 2025 and share what they’re looking forward to in 2026.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: What is Summary Judgment?
Sanne Knudsen

Three-Minute Legal Talks: What is Summary Judgment?

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Sanne Knudsen, the Stimson Bullitt Endowed Professor of Environmental Law, answers questions about summary judgment.

Dean Lawson Presents in Toronto
Dean Lawson poses with other presenters for a group photo.

Dean Lawson Presents in Toronto

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UW Law — one of more than 150 schools in global alliance formed this year — presents at Inaugural Rule of Law Global Academic Partnership Conference.

Space Diplomacy Symposium: Q&A with Professor Saadia Pekkanen
Saadia Pekkanen next to astronaut in outer space

Space Diplomacy Symposium: Q&A with Professor Saadia Pekkanen

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The Global Business Law Institute at the UW Law hosts an annual symposium that addresses legal and policy questions in the space industry.