School of Law in the News
August 2009
A team from the School of Law's International Human Rights Clinic argues before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, the Indian Law Program welcomes expert Eric Eberhard, and Professor Joaquin Avila becomes director of the National Voting Rights Advocacy Initiative, which is housed in the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality.
August 31
Seattle U. professor named to ‘truth’ panel in Kenya
The Chronicle of Higher Education
Professor Ron Slye details his journey to becoming a panel member of the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission.
August 28
Law schools must work harder to place new grads, interns
Puget Sound Business Journal
Assistant Dean for Center for Professional Development, Shawn Lipton, discusses the ways in which schools must prepare law students to find jobs.
August 20
Are fish from U.S. streams and rivers safe to eat? New reports finds widespread mercury
Alter Net
Professor Catherine O'Neill evaluates a report on mercury contamination by The United States Geological Survey in accordance with the E.P.A.'s fish consumption criterion.
August 12
It's a great time to help a charity and help yourself, too
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Professor Emeritus Shelly Frankel describes a financially friendly way for older citizens to donate to charities during the current economic slowdown.
August 5
Ellington's protection of children is not a first
The Seattle Times
Professor from Practice Bob Boruchowitz explains in a letter to the editor that Washington is not the only state to have a right to counsel for children in truancy proceedings.
August 3
Joaquin Avila fast-forwards to 2012 - Redistricting decisions influence Latino power
Hispanic Link
Professor Joaquin Avila discusses why racial discrimination in voting still exists, and why the School of Law established the National Voting Rights Advocacy Initiative.
August 2009
Joaquin Avila leads National Voting Rights Advocacy Initiative
Equal Justice Newsletter
Professor Joaquin Avila will direct the National Voting Rights Advocacy Initiative, a center that aims to reduce discrimination in minority voting.
Clinic cases help students make a difference
King County Bar Bulletin
Students and faculty at The Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic have had many successes this year.
Indian law program expands at SU
King County Bar Bulletin
The law school has significantly expanded its curriculum and programming in Indian Law, including welcoming expert Eric Eberhard.
Five SU graduates win fellowships
Washington ACC Quarterly Newsletter
Five recent graduates of the School of Law are highlighted for winning post-graduate public interest fellowships.
Seattle University School of Law team argues before Inter-American Court
Washington ACC Quarterly Newsletter
Marsha Mavunkel '09, Garret Oppenheim '08, and Professor Tom Antkowiak from the School of Law's International Human Rights Clinic present oral arguments before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
