Professional Development

Matthew Etter

Matt Etter

Assistant Dean for the Center for Professional Development

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A proud Washingtonian and Seattle University School of Law alumnus (class of 2012), Matt left his hometown of Spokane to attend the University of Washington for his undergraduate studies. Following graduation, a year of serving communities of need throughout the country as a member of the Americorps National Civilian Community Corps inspired Matt to pursue a law degree. After receiving his JD, Matt served as an Assistant Attorney General for Washington State, first representing the Department of Social and Health Services and later advising the University of Washington. He then transitioned into the legal recruiting field which ultimately led him back to the law school and the Center for Professional Development. Community engagement is important to Matt, and he spent five years, including one as President, serving on the board of QLaw, Washington State’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association.

Matt is grateful for the opportunity to work closely with students, faculty, and alumni, and he is inspired by the pursuit of justice undertaken by so many of them. He believes that strong mentorship and networking make up the foundation of a successful legal career, and he prides himself on providing a welcoming space to meet students where they are. Matt’s areas of emphasis include JD advantage/alternative careers and diversity programming, along with employer relations.

When not in the office, you might find Matt in a group fitness class, hiking one of Washington’s breathtaking trails, reading, listening to one of his favorite podcasts, or spending quality time with his partner and their two cats.

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Ashley Cummins

Ashley Cummins

Associate Director for the Center for Professional Development & ATJI

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Ashley joins Seattle U Law after practicing as a civil legal aid attorney for over five years and working with legal aid providers in some form for nine years. She graduated from Washington State University as a first-generation student with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and an additional bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice before attending Gonzaga University School of Law.

While at Gonzaga Ashley interned for the Unemployment Law Project, Moderate Means Program, Center for Justice, and McNeice Wheeler, PLLC; and was the Vice President for the Gonzaga Public Interest Law Project. After graduating, she began her legal career at Nevada Legal Services in Reno, Nevada before transitioning to a role at Eastside Legal Assistance Program in Bellevue, Washington. As a legal aid attorney, she provided free legal representation to resilient communities on a variety of civil issues, with a focus on tenant's rights. She has previously held leadership roles at the Washington State Bar Foundation, the State Bar of Nevada, and WSU Alumni Association, and is a current board member of the Washington Alpine Club.

Ashley is an avid hiker and has completed a thru hike of the 2,560 mile long Pacific Crest Trail. She was born and raised in Seattle, and you can usually find her with a cup of coffee in her hand. Ashley is excited to join the Seattle U community and looks forward to supporting students as they pursue their career goals.

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Josie Mitchell

Josie Mitchell

Associate Director, Professional Development

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Ms. Mitchell grew up in Eastern Washington, moving to the Seattle area after completing her undergraduate degree and spending a few years in sunny California. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Washington State University, a Graduate Certificate in Managerial Leadership from City University of Seattle, and a Supervisory Skills Certificate from the University of Washington.

Josie works closely with students and alumni on job search and interview strategies, specifically those with an interest in business, corporate, IP, and in-house counsel positions. She coaches students pursuing diversity fellowship opportunities and works with law firm and corporate legal employers interested in recruiting students and graduates. Josie has been a member of NALP (The Association for Legal Career Professionals) since 1999, and has been elected to several leadership positions, including: Chair of the Law Student Professional Development Section; Vice Chair of the Professionalism Standards and Curricula Work Group, and West Rocky Mountain Nominating Committee Member. She is also an active member of SALRA (Seattle Area Legal Recruiting Administrators) and is the liaison for the annual Loyola Patent Law Interview Program.

Previously she worked for another law school, where she managed the Fall Recruiting/On-Campus Interview Program, Mock Interview Programs, Diversity Fellowship Programs, and provided Symplicity support to students and employers.

In her free time, Josie enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors on sunny days, shopping for the perfect gift, and reading about the history of the British Isles.

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Lauren Carlos

Lauren Carlos

Program Coordinator

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Born in California, raised in Washington, and educated in Oregon, Lauren can’t imagine home anywhere else but the West Coast. She graduated from the University of Portland with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication, summa cum laude and valedictorian of the College of Arts and Sciences.

During her undergraduate studies, Lauren stayed involved in several on-campus organizations in student-support roles, including as a Peer Wellness Ambassador for Lund Family Hall, Special Events Coordinator on the Campus Program Board, and Speech and Presentation Consultant in the Learning Commons, where she worked with students one-on-one to improve their public speaking skills. She also worked as a Group Work Consultant for engineering students, serving as a mediator and leading group members through exercises on communication, compromise, and strengths-finding.

As a CrossFit Level 2 Coach, Lauren has spent over five years teaching fitness classes to people of all ages and abilities. She created and coached three new fitness classes at the University of Portland, one of which was a weekly women’s weightlifting program, “UPLift,” that significantly increased female presence and confidence in the weight room. She has taught Olympic weightlifting with Burgener Strength seminar staff and emceed local CrossFit competitions for hundreds of athletes and spectators. She also started and hosted a health and fitness podcast called, “Say Yes to Life,” editing and publishing over 25 episodes on Spotify and Apple.

Student Development

Erin Fullner

Erin Fullner

Associate Dean for Student Development

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Erin Fullner is Associate Dean for Student Development, overseeing student academic standing, conduct, disability accommodations, financial services, and professional development at Seattle University School of Law. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Fullner received her undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Washington, law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law, and Doctor of Education in adult, post-secondary, and higher education from Seattle University. While at Oregon Law, she was active in mock trial and Student Bar Association leadership, in addition to serving on the Dean's Student Advisory Committee and earning the Orlando John and Marian H. Hollis Scholarship. Prior to her career in higher education, Dr. Fullner practiced law, working in the public sector as a judicial clerk and public defender, as well as in private practice.

Dr. Fullner has been with Seattle U Law since 2008 and runs the law school’s judicial clerkship program. She enjoys serving on the University’s Conduct Review Board and the editorial board for Seattle U Law’s Lawyer Magazine, along with engaging with students, colleagues, and alumni as a Racial Justice Book Group facilitator. Through the law school, Dr. Fullner has participated in both the Racial Justice Leadership Institute and Advanced Racial Justice Leadership Institute development programs.

Outside of her work at Seattle U, Dr. Fullner is a member of the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court and Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit universities. She is on the Washington State Bar Association’s Small Town & Rural Practice Committee and maintains an active bar license so that she can devote time to pro bono work — Dr. Fullner was selected for the Association of American Law Schools’ first-ever Pro Bono Honor Roll for her work with the Seattle Clemency Project. In her free time, she is part of several community volunteer organizations and loves visual art (creating it and appreciating it), home improvement, writing essays and short stories, and playing piano well but guitar and ukulele poorly. Erin's favorite day of the week is movie and takeout night with her partner and kids (one human child, one feline child).

About Us

The Center for Professional Development (CPD) serves the students and alumni of Seattle University School of Law with the expertise and insights to build a meaningful career in the law and related fields.

Contact CPD

Center for Professional Development
Sullivan Hall, Suite 200
901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
206-398-4100
lawcareers@seattleu.edu