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Empathy on the Border
Students in San Diego.

Empathy on the Border

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UW Law students supported newly arrived immigrants in San Diego during spring break, gaining insights in immigration law and building empathy at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Taylor Shoecraft (2L) Receives Justice Charles Z. Smith Award
Taylor Shoecraft honored with the Charles Z. Smith Award.

Taylor Shoecraft (2L) Receives Justice Charles Z. Smith Award

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UW Law hosts the annual event in conjunction with Seattle University Law, Gonzaga Law and the Washington State Minority and Justice Commission. The awards honor law students who exemplify Justice Charles Z. Smith’s legacy of demonstrated leadership for justice, equality and public service.

The Distinguished Roger L. Shidler Lecture
Alfred C. Yen

The Distinguished Roger L. Shidler Lecture

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The Distinguished Roger L. Shidler Lecture, featuring Boston College Law School Professor Alfred C. Yen, will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at William H. Gates Hall.

Toni Rembe Lecture Featuring ACLU President Deborah N. Archer
Deborah Archer and Tamara F. Lawson

Toni Rembe Lecture Featuring ACLU President Deborah N. Archer

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ACLU President Deborah Archer joins UW Law Dean Tamara Lawson on May 8 to discuss defending democracy, civil liberties, and civil rights in a divided nation.

Two Law Dawgs Make the Husky 100
Abigal Archival Vannice and Teresa Dennerlein

Two Law Dawgs Make the Husky 100

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The UW named Abigail Archival Vannice (M.J. student) and Teresa Dennerlein (2L) to the Husky 100, an honor that recognizes students who are taking their education beyond the classroom and making a difference on campus, in their communities and for the future.

International Visitor Leadership Program visits NALC
Members of the IVLP visiting with the NALC.

International Visitor Leadership Program visits NALC

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On Thursday, April 18, the Native American Law Center hosted a group of distinguished visitors from around the world who were in Seattle as part of the State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), operated by the World Affairs Council.