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Ph.D. in Law Candidate Chianaraekpere “Chianara” Ike Receives the 2023 Justice Charles Z. Smith Law Student Award
Chianaraekpere “Chianara” Ike

Ph.D. in Law Candidate Chianaraekpere “Chianara” Ike Receives the 2023 Justice Charles Z. Smith Law Student Award

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The Justice Charles Z. Smith Award is awarded to one student per year from each of the three law schools in Washington state.

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The International Criminal Court’s Indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin
Anita Ramasastry

Three-Minute Legal Talks: The International Criminal Court’s Indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin

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In just three minutes, Anita Ramasastry, Henry M. Jackson Professor of Law at UW Law, covers the indictment, the likelihood that Putin will be arrested and why the United States doesn’t recognize the authority of the ICC.

Opioid Settlement Tracker Seeks Government Accountability
Christine Minhee, '19

Opioid Settlement Tracker Seeks Government Accountability

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How UW Law Alumna Christine Minhee, ’19, became a data warrior for humanity.

RSVP NOW: April 7 Film Screening and Panel for “Stewart Udall and The Politics of Beauty,” Hosted by the Native American Law Center
A view of Cape Royal with Angel's Window and Vishnu Temple in the background.

RSVP NOW: April 7 Film Screening and Panel for “Stewart Udall and The Politics of Beauty,” Hosted by the Native American Law Center

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An in-person film screening of “Stewart Udall and The Politics of Beauty” will be held April 7, followed by a distinguished panel discussion including director John de Graaf, Senator Mark Udall and UW Law faculty.

The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Explained
Silicon Valley Bank

The Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Explained

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UW Law Professor Anita Ramasastry responds to questions regarding the Silicon Valley Bank failure.

Meet the Current Class of Gates Scholars Committed to Public Service
The portrait of William H. Gates Sr. that hangs in William H. Gates Hall.

Meet the Current Class of Gates Scholars Committed to Public Service

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Fifteen Gates Scholars reflect on their past and future commitment to bring underserved communities access to justice.