School of Law in the News

May 13

Is a More Humane Border Policy Possible?

ABC News / Univision
Law professor Steven Bender says a solution to the tension between immigration agents and detainees should stem from a change in the way immigrants are viewed, and not from policy tweaks.

May 13

The Academic Feminist: Women of Color, Racism and Resilience in Academia

Feministing
Professor Carmen González explains how women of color in academia build resilience based on the discrimination they've faced.

May 9

Leading activist talks discrimination

The Dartmouth
In a lecture at Dartmouth College, Professor Dean Spade explains why the legal system is ineffective in alleviating discrimination against underprivileged groups.

May 2

Kenya TJR Commissioner Ron Slye says report on political violence can heal

BBC World Service Radio Newsday
Professor Ron Slye, former commissioner with the Truth, Justice & Reconciliation Commission in Kenya, hopes the commission's upcoming report helps Kenyans know they're not alone.

May 2

Overcoming trauma, women reach new heights

Northwest Asian Weekly
Law student Yasmin Christopher, who survived human trafficking as a child, will be honored at the Women of Courage Luncheon.

May 1

51% The Women's Perspective

WAMC Northeast Public Radio
What if you went to work every day knowing you would be presumed incompetent? Professor Carmen Gonzalez answers that question and talks about bias against women of color in academia.

May 1

Annette Clark Named SU Law Dean

Bar Bulletin
Professor Annette Clark, a 1989 graduate of Seattle University School of Law and a highly accomplished scholar, teacher and administrator, will be the law school's next dean, effective July 1.

May 1

SU Fellowship Forwards Work To Stop Wage Theft

Bar Bulletin
Recognizing Diego Rondon Ichikawa's commitment to ending wage theft, Seattle University School of Law has awarded him the 2013 Leadership for Justice Fellowship.

April 30

Seattle still fighting for an NBA team

KIRO
Professor Jack Kirkwood talked with Essex Porter of KIRO TV about whether Chris Hansen and his group have an anti-trust case with the NBA.

April 30

Unionization push by PLU faculty could have national implications

KPLU
Assistant Professor Charlotte Garden explains how new rules could block unionization efforts at religious colleges and universities.

April 18

Defending the defenders

Real Change
In this article about non-profit public defender agencies becoming part of King County government, Professor From Practice Robert Boruchowitz offers options to allow the agencies to retain independence.

April 10

Immigration reform: It's not just for men anymore

Crosscut
Law school student Yasmin Christopher is featured in this piece about efforts to frame immigration reform as a women's issue.

April 8

Four Burning Questions for Dean Spade, professor, lawyer, civil rights activist

McGill Reporter
Professor Dean Spade talks about why his advocacy work focuses on poverty and racism.

April 3

Resistance to Reform

KPFA, Against the Grain
When it comes to hate crime, is more legislation the answer? Professor Dean Spade argues that putting more laws on the books may only detract from efforts to achieve real racial and social justice.

March 29

What will Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decisions mean for WA?

Crosscut
Professor Julie Shapiro offers her thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court cases dealing with same-sex marriage and the implications for Washington, where same-sex marriage is already legal.

March 26

Who Has the Right to Mine an Asteroid?

Popular Mechanics
Andrew G. Tingkang '12 and his article in the Seattle University Law Review are cited in this piece about asteroid mining rights and the future of space law.

March 23

Conservatives cry ‘activism’ after losing pair of major court cases

Seattle Times
John Strait, Associate Professor of Law, weighs in on whether recent controversial rulings by the Washington Supreme Court constitute judicial activism.

March 18

50 years later, fulfilling right to counsel

HeraldNet
Robert C. Boruchowitz, Professor from Practice, joined Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson in this editorial about the state of public defense 50 years after Gideon v. Wainwright.

March 6

25th Anniversary of Civil Liberties Act Marks New Redress Opportunities

International Examiner
Lori Bannai, director of the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, spoke at "A Day of Remembrance" to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.

March 1

Lawyers Giving Back

ABA Journal
Seattle University School of Law's financial literacy training for at-risk high school students is featured in this photo spread.

March 1

SU Mental Health Court Clinic Plays Critical Role

Bar Bulletin
The Mental Health Court Clinic at Seattle University School of Law is featured for its groundbreaking efforts to train and inspire lawyers to practice in this important area of the law.

March 1

SU Law Student Argues Before Ninth Circuit

Bar Bulletin
Will Witherspoon, a fourth-year student at Seattle University School of Law, is featured in this story about his rare opportunity to argue before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

March 1

SU Law School Sets 40th Anniversary Fete

Bar Bulletin
The King County Bar Association announces Seattle University School of Law's 40th anniversary celebration.

Feb. 25

The Onion's hipster misogyny

Salon
"Words That Wound," Professor Richard Delgado's groundbreaking law research paper on hate speech, is cited in this story about an offensive tweet targeting African American actress Quvenzhané Wallis.

Feb. 25

U.S. Justice Department selects Auburn judge to lead international training

Auburn Reporter
Adjunct professor Matt Williams will conduct anti-corruption and counter human trafficking training for judges and prosecutors in Albania.

Feb. 19

Today in history

HuffPost Live
Professor Lorraine Bannai takes part in a discussion about the 71st anniversary of the signing of the order that led to the Japanese American internment.

Feb. 18

Cruise passengers wave goodbye to rights once ship sails

KING 5 News
Professor Sidney DeLong says cruise ship contracts strip passengers of many legal rights, even when the cruise becomes a disaster.

Feb. 16

Putting a face on human trafficking

Seattle Times
Student Yasmin Christopher details the suffering she and her family faced while held captive on a remote farm by her father, after being brought to the United States from Bangladesh.

Jan. 31

Seattle law dean leaving after three years

The National Law Journal
Mark Niles, dean of Seattle University School of Law, announces his plan to step down and return to Washington, D.C.

Jan. 7

New rules for disputes with American Express and Instagram

Life Inc., The Today Show
Adjunct professor Paula Selis explains the drawbacks of dealing with an arbitration company when a consumer has a dispute with a company.