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2020 Global Innovation Law Summit: July 16-17

2020 Global Innovation Law Summit: July 16-17

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Register now for the webinar series, which will explore open innovation and intellectual property, current issues in developing industry standards, and IP law's role in global trade-related challenges.

Pilot program empowers advocates, fosters financial relief

Pilot program empowers advocates, fosters financial relief

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Members of the UW Law and northwest legal communities train formerly incarcerated individuals on leveraging a 2018 law that provides for non-restitution fee debt relief.

Fulbright Scholar fights food insecurity in Brazil
Saranda Ross

Fulbright Scholar fights food insecurity in Brazil

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As recipient of one of the country’s most prestigious scholarships, Saranda Ross ‘19 channels her formative life experiences into efforts to help communities affected by climate change.

WATCH: Three-Minute Legal Tips | Bostock v. Clayton County

WATCH: Three-Minute Legal Tips | Bostock v. Clayton County

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UW Law Senior Lecturer Theo Myhre discusses what people need to know about the landmark Supreme Court decision, which protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

UW reinvents summer research, internships during COVID-19
UW Law student Mary Ruffin

UW reinvents summer research, internships during COVID-19

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After her summer internship was deferred, UW Law student Mary Ruffin started volunteering with the COVID-19 Clearinghouse as a way to gain legal experience and help the community.

Professor Hugh Spitzer cited in pivotal WA Supreme Court decision

Professor Hugh Spitzer cited in pivotal WA Supreme Court decision

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The case, Lakehaven Water & Sewer Dist. et al. v. City of Federal Way, focuses on a municipality’s ability to tax businesses providing water or sewer services within its city limits.

In Brief: Spring 2020
Flowers outside building

In Brief: Spring 2020

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Learn what UW Law students, faculty and alumni have been up to this spring.

All or Nothing

All or Nothing

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As managing attorney for the Promise of Justice Initiative in Louisiana, UW Law alumna Jamila Johnson helped change the Louisiana Constitution and secure a landmark U.S. Supreme Court victory that reverses a century-old, Jim Crow-era law.

Honoring retiring faculty and staff

Honoring retiring faculty and staff

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Helen Anderson, Robert Anderson, Jacqueline McMurtrie, Cheryl Nyberg and Lea Vaughn have left lasting legacies of leadership at the law school and in their fields.

2020 UW Law Awards of Excellence Recipients Announced

2020 UW Law Awards of Excellence Recipients Announced

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Award recipients are honored for their outstanding dedication in teaching, learning, mentoring, public service, advocacy, student support and more.