School of Law in the News

January 16 - 31, 2006

Recognizing permissible prejudices
Women in Higher Education
February 2006
Professor Julie Shapiro presented “Permissible Prejudices? Convenient Inclusion and Exclusion,” at the first national conference of scholars and professionals involved in lesbian and gay issues on Catholic campuses. Jodi O’Brien, chair of the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at SU, was co-presenter.
(E-mail hedlandk@seattleu.edu for a copy.)

Righteous Mothers: Local band celebrates 25 years of meaningful music
The Olympian
January 31, 2006
Professor Lisa Brodoff plays bass in the band, which marks its silver anniversary with their annual benefit concert for the Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center.

Texas A&M seeking restraining order on ‘12th Man’
The Seattle Times
January 31 , 2006
Professor Maggie Chon comments on the case filed against the Seahawks over their use of the term “12th Man.”

Upcoming gay-marriage ruling now takes center stage in state
The Seattle Times
January 28, 2006
Professor Julie Shapiro discusses the recent passage of a gay rights bill and the future of a case calling to legalize gay marriage.

Spokane SeaGal Super Bowl bound
KXLY TV
January 26, 2006
Rebecca Anderson, third-year law student, is one of two SU law students who cheer for the Seahawks. She and Carly Cozine will cheer at the Super Bowl.

Supreme Court decision may establish SLUSA precedent
Securities Law360
January 18, 2006
Eric Chiappinelli, professor and associate dean for Alumni & Professional Relations, School of Law, comments on the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act.
(E-mail apostolm@seattleu.edu to request a copy)