School of Law in the News

March 17

N.Va. men in Pakistan charged with 6 counts in terror case

The Washington Post
Professor Tayyab Mahmud, an expert on Pakistani and international law, comments on the unpredictable length of a criminal trial in Pakistan.

March 16

After Stevens: What will the Supreme Court be like without its liberal leader?

The New Yorker
Professor Andrew Siegel, a former clerk for U.S Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, comments in a profile on the most senior justice, who may be nearing retirement.

March 13

The new poor: In hard times, lured into trade school and debt

New York Times
Professor Rafael Pardo, an expert in educational financing, comments on the troubles facing students who take out large loans for trade schools and can't find work.

March 9

Burgess: Crackdown on panhandlers necessary

Komo 4 News
The School of Law hosts a panel discussion on a proposal to change a 10-year old solicitation ordinance in order to crack down on aggressive panhandlers.

March 8

LWI Board election results

Legal Writing Prof Blog
Professor and Director of the Legal Writing Program Laurel Oates will serve on the Legal Writing Institute's Board of Directors.

Lynn Fleischbein receives WSBA Local Hero Award

Washington State Bar Association
Lynn Fleischbein '99 is honored with the WSBA's Local Hero Award for her noteworthy contributions to the community.

March 7

Miss Pierce County loves 'em all

The News Tribune
3L Kristen Tateishi is crowned Miss Pierce County 2010.

March 3

Visalia Unified School District heads for district elections

Visalia Times-Delta
Professor Joaquin Avila is quoted in an article discussing district elections.

Prosecutor's Post

King County TV
Professor from Practice Bob Boruchowitz talks with King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg about his life's work in improving public defense.

March

True Grit

Washington State Bar Association
The School of Law's Academic Resource Center (ARC) is recognized for not only admitting diverse and non-traditional students but also for helping them succeed.

February 22

Congress shake-ups affect Indian country

Indian Country Today
Distinguished Indian Law Practitioner in Residence Eric Eberhard is quoted in an article discussing how the recent changes in Congress will create difficulties for Indian tribes.

February 18

Judge allows testimony in transgender case

Court House News
Professor Dean Spade will serve as an expert witness for the plaintiff in the case of a transgender lesbian who was arrested at the Republican National Convention and claims New York City's law enforcement officers "subject transgender individuals to invasive, overly intrusive searches in order to ascertain their genital status."

February 8

Air Force secretary to headline symposium at Academy

U.S. Air Force
Interim Dean Annette Clark will speak at the National Character and Leadership Symposium, an annual event discussing the importance and challenges of moral character and leadership.

February 7

This confederacy of thieves

The Oregonian
Distinguished Indian Law Practitioner in Residence Eric Eberhard is quoted in an article discussing Cobell v. Salazar, a lawsuit alleging that the government absconded with mineral royalties owed to Native landowners.

February

SU law program offers ADR in Indian law

King County Bar Association
Director Douglas Nash and Professor Michael Mirande co-write an article announcing the creation of The Center for Indian Law and Policy's dispute resolution project at the School of Law.

Law school round-up

Association of Corporate Counsel Newsletter
Mark Niles is named dean at the School of Law; The Center for Indian Law & Policy at the School of Law offers alternative dispute resolution; and Professor Cliff Villa takes his class on a field trip to Idaho to learn about environmental damage and restoration.

Mark Niles named new SU law dean

King County Bar Bulletin
Mark Niles, an outstanding legal scholar and experienced academic leader, has been appointed dean of Seattle University School of Law, effective July 1.