Faculty Scholarship Fall 2020

Celebrating Impact: Scholarship

A Year of Challenges and Ingenuity

The ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ has shown courage and heart in facing head-on the challenges of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic and in focusing on community service, cutting-edge legal knowledge, and the advancement of social and racial justice.

In this paradoxical moment of both more time and less time, it is all the more important to define our work meaningfully in service of our mission as a premier public university.

We hope that you will join us in a collective recommitment to the communities around us here in the Pacific Northwest, and to the spirit of inquiry in which we have embarked this academic year in pursuit of equity and transformation.

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By Zahr K. Said
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development

Professor of Law

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Scholarship Spotlight: The History of the Reconstruction Amendments

Scholarship Spotlight: The History of the Reconstruction Amendments

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In his new book, ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Professor Peter Nicolas examines how changes in the U.S. Supreme Court’s composition and philosophy reshaped the landmark laws’ impacts over time.

Scholarship spotlight: Research addresses scientific knowledge gaps

Scholarship spotlight: Research addresses scientific knowledge gaps

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ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Professor Anna Mastroianni has devoted decades of scholarly efforts to identifying and breaking down barriers to inclusive research practices. Her most recent paper focuses on the exclusion of pregnant women from clinical trials.

Eighteen UW projects awarded COVID-19 economic recovery grants

Eighteen UW projects awarded COVID-19 economic recovery grants

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One of these projects, led by UW School of Law assistant professor Jennifer Fan and Foster School of Business associate professor of management Elizabeth Umphress, aims to empower and help small businesses owned by people of color survive and thrive post-COVID-19.

UNHRC discusses COVID-19's implications on human rights

UNHRC discusses COVID-19's implications on human rights

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ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Professor Anita Ramasastry was one of two experts to address the more than 200 global delegates as part of the Human Rights Council's dialogue on the complex human rights issues raised by the pandemic.

Scholarship Spotlight: Big Money in the High Courts

Scholarship Spotlight: Big Money in the High Courts

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Professor Hugh Spitzer analyzes threats posed by interest group spending in state supreme court elections.

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REAL-WORLD RESEARCH AGENDAS

ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ faculty possess deep expertise in legal research with theoretical stakes and direct practical relevance for how law reflects and shapes our everyday lives.

READ THE LATEST SCHOLARLY WORK

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LISTEN: CONVERSATIONS WITH GLOBAL EXPERTS

ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ presented by ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ remains a powerful amplifier for the scholarship and discussions taking place at the law school. Listen to some of the podcast's latest episodes, including:

  • Off and Running | Taya Briley, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Washington State Hospital Association
  • A Seat at the Table | Raquel Montoya-Lewis, Associate Justice, Washington Supreme Court
  • Show Them the Way | Gov. Christine Gregoire, 22nd Governor of Washington, CEO, Challenge Seattle

In the Media

The latest news stories featuring faculty, students and alumni:

  • (Hugh Spitzer; Washington Supreme Court)
  • (Steve Calandrillo; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit)
  • (Lisa Manheim; Source: Politico)
  • (Angélica Cházaro; Source: Associated Press)
  • (Jennifer Fan, Anita Ramasastry; Source: The Wire - China)
  • (Maureen Howard; Source: Forbes)
  • (Mary Fan; Source: The Wall Street Journal)
  • (Zahr Said; Source: Gizmodo)
  • (Alejandra Gonza; Source: The Seattle Times)
  • (Ryan Calo; Source: The Washington Post)

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Upcoming Events

Mark you calendar for upcoming virtual events hosted by ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ:

  • | Dec. 3, 2020
  • | January-April, 2021
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