School of Law in the News
July 2009
Sean Parnell '87 becomes Alaska's new governor, and Professor Ron Slye is appointed to the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission. Professors comment on topics including eating and consuming contaminated fish and practicing with an inactive law license.
July 29
Sean Parnell: Alaska's new governor
Time Magazine
Sean Parnell '87 is the law school's first graduate to become a governor.
New York City's contaminated fish
WNYC
Professor Catherine O'Neill dicusses the dangers of catching and eating contaminated fish with a New York City radio station.
Accused killer signals another reversal: wants to plead guilty
Peninsula Daily News
A defense attorney consulted with Professor John Strait on an ethics issue.
July 28
Most beautiful on the hill
July 27
Seattle man on truth commission
KPLU
Professor Ron Slye has been appointed to the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission.
July 19
Indiana prosecutor tried cases with inactive license
New York Times
Professor John Strait voices concern over a county prosecutor who practiced with an inactive law license. This article appeared in numerous national and international news outlets.
July 15
Pierce County judge also serves overseas
The News Tribune
Interim Dean Annette Clark comments on how students benefit from having Pierce County Superior Court Judge Jack Nevin as an adjunct professor.
July 3
Who is Sean Parnell?
Anchorage Daily News
Sean Parnell, a 1987 graduate of Seattle University School of Law, will become governor of Alaska July 26. He has served as lieutenant governor for more than two years.
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