School of Law in the News

November 16

Seattle Law posts a notable list of dean finalists

The Faculty Lounge
The School of Law announces the four finalists in its dean search.

November

Workshop promotes diversity in law school leadership

King County Bar Association
Interim Dean Annette Clark discusses the success of the School of Law's workshop "Promoting Diversity in Law School Leadership" - the only program of its kind in the country.

October 29

College Fair supports students looking for life after college

Whitman College Pioneer
Associate Dean Donna Deming attends Whitman College's annual grad school fair and explains the importance of networking.

Change Agent: Dean Spade

Real Change
Professor Dean Spade is featured on the cover of Real Change as a "Change Agent."

October 22

How does the insanity defense work?

Dave Ross Show
Professor from Practice Bob Boruchowitz explains the insanity defense on 710 KIRO's Dave Ross Show (His interview begins at about 29:05).

October 21

Laurel Currie Oates selected for ALWD Award

Legal Writing Prof Blog
The Association of Legal Writing Directors (ALWD) announces that it is awarding the 2009 Marjorie Rombauer Award to Professor Laurel Oates.

October 20

Changing face of Valley's electorate

Yakima Herald
Professor Joaquin Avila is quoted in an article about the growth of Latino voters in Yakima, Washington.

October 14

Judging the not-so-invisible racism

Seattle University spectator
The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality submits an opinion piece about the presence of racial bias within the jury room.

October 7

Former U.S. Attorneys share stories in Seattle

Main Justice
Professors Dave Boerner and Andrew Siegel speak at the National Association of Former U.S. Attorneys annual conference in Seattle.

October 3

E. coli path shows flaws in beef inspection

The New York Times
Food-borne disease expert, Bill Marler '87, assists in a case where a girl was infected with E. coli from eating a hamburger.

October 1

Law school says goodbye to alumnus

Seattle University Spectator
Mat Jibbensmith '09, a beloved alumnus, husband and local inspiration, passed away September 21 from anaphylactic shock.

October

Seattle U. Dean search under way

King County Bar Association
The School of Law is working hard to find the next outstanding dean.

Social Justice Week Oct. 12-18 at SU

King County Bar Association
The School of Law will celebrate its annual Social Justice Week, designed to celebrate the school's social justice mission.

O'Connor headlines judicial conference

King County Bar Association
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor called for an end to judicial elections at a conference at Seattle University School of Law that sparked conversation about the critical issue of how judges are chosen.

September 28

Lawyers note need for more Spanish speakers

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Professor Richard Delgado comments on the spike in the number of Latino immigrants in jail.

September 25

Time to change how Washington state selects its judges

The Seattle Times
Professor John McKay co-writes an editorial discussing why Washington state's system of selecting judges is outmoded and vulnerable to abuse with campaign cash.

September 24

Rethinking Bankruptcy and Student Loans

Inside Higher Ed
Professor Rafael Pardo testifies at a hearing to urge Congress to define "undue hardship" in bankruptcy cases.

September 21

Boy Scouts' Camp Kilworth: When a deed is, indeed, a deed

The News Tribune
Professor John Weaver comments on the legal aspects of donating land to charities.

September 17

Justice for sale

Crosscut Public Media
The School of Law's conference on judicial independence is detailed and debated.

Justice O’Connor crusades against judicial elections, and Texas again provides exhibit A

Harper's Magazine
An editorial discusses the importance of eliminating judicial elections.

Politics shouldn't skew judicial selection

The News Tribune
An editorial echoes the comments made at a law school conference that reform is needed in how judges are chosen.

September 16

Appointing judges to state's high court would be a positive step

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

Cy Vance Jr. wins Manhattan DA primary

Seattle Weekly
Professor Cy Vance Jr. is likely to be New York City's next Manhattan district attorney.

September 15

Justice O'Connor on judicial elections: She's not a fan

Wall Street Journal
Former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor speaks at Seattle University School of Law to discuss how elections threaten judicial independence.

Sandra Day O'Connor: End judge elections in Wash.

Associated Press and multiple outlets
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor explains, at a conference at Seattle University School of Law, why states should end judicial elections.

This article appeared in numerous outlets, including The Spokesman-Review, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Santa Barbara News,and Chicago Daily Herald.

Former Justice Sandra Day O'Connor: Electing judges puts courts at risk

The Seattle Times

Deadline looms for Americans with offshore cash

NPR
Professor Lily Kahng discusses the government's effort to collect taxes on a radio program.

September 14

Judge Deborah D. Fleck receives 2009 award of merit

Washington State Bar Association
Judge Deborah Fleck '76 receives the WSBA's highest award for her leadership in advocating for adequate funding for Washington state courts and for promoting access to justice for all.

Ernest Radillo receives 2009 courageous award

Washington State Bar Association
Ernest Radillo '07 is honored for his exceptional courage in the face of adversity.

Captain Alexander M. Straub receives WSBA community service award

Washington State Bar Association
Captain Alexander Straub '05 is recognized for his outstanding service to the community.

Highest-ranking woman on Seattle police force retires

Seattle Post Intelligencer
Assistant Chief Linda Pierce '88 retires from the Seattle Police Department after 28 years of service.

September 13

Feds unhappy with city attorney

The Spokesman-Review
Professor John Strait comments on the importance of having a well-run police department.

September 11

Florida hosts symposium today on international tax

TaxProf Blog
Professor Lily Kahng presents "Investment Income Withholding in the United States and Germany" at the Fifth Annual International Taxation Symposium.

Northwest regional conference, report #6

Legal Writing Prof Blog
Professor Connie Krontz talks about helping students transition from fact-based to principle-based analogies at the Northwest Regional Legal Writing Conference.

September 2

Northwest regional conference, report #1

Legal Writing Prof Blog
Professors Lori Bannai and Mimi Samuel share hints for positive critiquing at the Northwest Regional Legal Writing Conference.