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Darrell Doss (Tax LL.M) '96, conquers Capitol Hill Doss works as Economic Policy Counsel for Texas Congresswoman Sheila Lee Jackson, writing legislation, interpreting court rulings and advising her on legal matters affecting the economy, housing and taxation. (5/17/13)
Profile: Rod Dembowski '01, Born To Serve - KCBA News For a kid who once dreamt about being a firefighter, Rod Dembowski's appointment to the King County Council isn't a far stretch. While he's not putting out residential flames, he is busy tending to burning issues revolving around infrastructure, transportation, human and social services, and the economy as the newest councilmember from the 1st District. (5/13/13)
Limited-practice license idea faces challenging path - California Bar Journal Paula Littlewood '97, executive director of the Washington State Bar Association, gave members of the Limited License Working Group an overview of a program recently ordered by her state Supreme Court. (5/7/13)
Pam Jacobson '01 and Mary Atkinson '02 join Betts Patterson Mines Betts Patterson & Mines, P.S. (BPM) has significantly expanded its intellectual property capability with the addition of two patent attorneys to its Intellectual Property Practice Group.
(5/6/13)
Jeff Barnum '12 published in the latest issue of the Albany Law Review (4/22/13)
Profile of Mike Wampold '96 & Felix Luna '97: Brothers in Law - Bar Bulletin In 1996, two young law students were selected to compete together on a team of four in the Regional Mock Trial Competition at the University of Washington School of Law. Sharing common goals, big dreams and unquestionably charismatic personalities, the men quickly became friends and wished to one day practice together as trial lawyers. (4/11/13)
Chi-Dooh “Skip” Li ' 70 publishes "Buy This Land" Chi-Dooh “Skip” Li is founder and partner at the Seattle law firm Ellis, Li & McKinstry, PLLC, and founder of Agros International, an organization that has received recognition from the United Nations, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank for combating the root causes of poverty. (4/3/13)
Judge Veronica Galvan '94 to Run to Retain Presiding Judge of Des Moines Court - Water and Land Blog
Judge Veronica A. Galvan has announced she will run to retain her position as Presiding Judge of Des Moines Municipal Court, a position she has held for six years. Judge Galvan was originally appointed in 2007 through a rigorous selection process out of a field of 41 applicants.
(4/2/13)
Rebecca Levine '12 featured speaker at UW Bioethics Grand Rounds Ms. Levine's talk is From Congress and Courts to the Bench and Bedside: Promoting Dialogue Between the Medical and Disability Communities. (3/26/13)
Dustin Klinger '99 joined the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Board. (3/26/13)
Jeff Barnum '12 publishes "Encouraging Congress to Encourage Speech: Reflections on United States v. Alvarez" - Albany Law Review
Jeffery C. Barnum graduated with high honors from the University of Washington School of Law, and is admitted to practice in the State of Washington.
(3/26/13)
The Logger Lawyer: Newton Knight '16 The law library of the University of Washington may be a strange haunt in which to find the champion cross-cut sawyer of the world, but that is the winter lair of Chas. A. Newton of Oakville, junior law, crew man, football player, and undisputed champion of the saw men of the universe. And between law classes, this lawyer forester is preparing to better his own unbeaten record with the crosscut saw by designing and manufacturing what he expects will be the fastest sawing machine in existence. (3/19/13)
Lillian Hewko '11 receives Reproductive Justice Fellowship at the National Women’s Health Network Hewko began her reproductive justice work as Peace Corps Urban Youth Development Volunteer in Concepción, Paraguay implementing community and youth led comprehensive sex-education workshops. During law school, Hewko focused on human rights issues that affect women and girls, including child rape, sex trafficking, abortion access in Latin America, health care access in WA, wage claims and lawful status for immigrant survivors of domestic violence in the United States. (3/18/13)
Christa Zamora '97 became the Chief Administrative Judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Phoenix District Office's Hearings Unit Her appointment in Jan. 2013 marks the first time an Asian American woman has held this position in the history of the EEOC. (3/12/13)
Jeff Rosen '85 was appointed by President Obama as the Chairperson of the National Council on Disability Jeff Rosen of Maryland is a third generation deaf person active in the disability movement. Mr. Rosen is the General Counsel to ZVRS, a company that provides video interpreting services and products. Prior to joining ZVRS, Mr. Rosen served as the General Counsel and Vice President of Government Relations of Snap!VRS from 2007 until 2011. Previously, he served as the General Counsel and Director of Policy for the National Council on Disability from 2000 to 2007. (3/12/13)

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