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2005 News

• UW to Co-Host ABA Law School Facilities Conference
  (12/27/2005)
• Gates Foundation gives $33 million to UW for scholarships to spur careers in public service law
  The University of Washington School of Law has received a $33.3 million gift from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for scholarships that will allow hundreds of talented students to pursue careers in public service law. (12/27/2005)
• Call for Nominations: 2006 Sharon Nelson Leadership Award
  The Sharon Nelson Leadership Award was established in 2003 to honor prominent University of Washington School of Law alumni who have made significant contributions in the areas of law and technology. (9/12/2005)
• Celebrate the Dedication of "Monument for Law School"
  (7/6/2005)
• Third Annual UW Law Alumni Golf Tournament
  (7/5/2005)
• UW School of Law Offers 12th Annual CASRIP Summer Institute
  Three-Week Overview of U.S. and International IP Law. (6/20/2005)
• 2005 Philip A. Trautman Professor of the Year Awards
  (6/14/2005)
• University of Washington School of Law Graduation 2005
  Dale Minami's commencement speech for the class of 2005. (6/12/2005)
• Louis Wolcher and Cynthia Fester honored for services to the university
  (6/6/2005)
• Clock ticking to claim Exxon Valdez money
  (5/25/2005)
• UW School of Law professor receives tax law award
  Roland Hjorth, Garvey Schubert Professor of Law and dean emeritus at the University of Washington, received the 2005 Roger Stouder Award at the Washington State Bar Association Tax Section Luncheon on May 17. (5/23/2005)
• Community Genomics Forum explores implications of genomics
  UW law professors explain racial profiling and use of DNA evidence. (5/17/2005)
• Jack Hamann, Author of ON AMERICAN SOIL: HOW JUSTICE BECAME A CASUALTY OF WORLD WAR II
  (5/5/2005)
• Local Web Firm Receives “Webby Worthy” Distinction in 9th Annual Webby Awards
  Award Winning Web Site for Washington’s Foster Youth Is Honored. (5/3/2005)
• Local Web Firm Receives "Webby Worthy" Distinction in 9th Annual Webby Awards
  (5/2/2005)
• Genocide in The Sudan Continues: What You Must Know and What You Can Do
  On April 28 at 3:30 p.m., the Center for Human Rights and Justice at the Law School presents a compelling and meticulously researched multimedia production that addresses the issues and causes of a new and terrible conflict that is occurring in the western Darfur region. (4/26/2005)
• Roberta Katz receives 2005 Sharon Nelson Leadership Award
  Former Netscape VP chosen for contributions to law and technology. (4/21/2005)
• Dead Man Walking: The Journey Continues
  (4/13/2005)
• 9th Circuit Court of Appeals visit draws crowd to W. H. Gates Hall
  Visits by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit are always a treat for University of Washington law students, but the April 6 Seattle appearance attracted a larger crowd than normal. (4/11/2005)
• Pentagon's 'stop-loss' policy goes to trial in Seattle
  (4/11/2005)
• UW School of Law dean joins commission to review King County election process
  Dean Knight was appointed to an independent commission of legal experts, business leaders and election professionals, which will examine King County’s election process and recommend improvements. (4/11/2005)
• 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to hold oral arguments at William H. Gates Hall tomorrow
  (4/5/2005)
• Law student appointed to UW Board of Regents
  Will Rasmussen, a second-year student at the University of Washington School of Law, will replace current student regent Alex Bolton on June 1. Gov. Christine Gregoire confirmed the appointment last week. (4/5/2005)
• UW School of Law receives $2 million grant to educate Afghan law faculty
  U.S. Department of State selects Asian Law Center for critical development project. (3/23/2005)
• UW Law Professor Recognized by Council on Foreign Relations as Islamic Law Expert
  Council on Foreign Relations has chosen Assistant Professor Clark Lombardi as its primary resource for questions and background information regarding Islamic, or sharia, law and constitutionalism. (3/16/2005)
• 10th Annual PILA Auction Brings Second-Highest Results
  The Public Interest Law Association's 10th annual auction on Feb. 19 drew an impressive crowd of students, faculty, staff and supporters to the HUB ballroom on the UW campus and raised a total of $50,000. (3/15/2005)
• How Secure is Social Security?
  On Feb. 28, the Graduate Program in Taxation will present Professor Charles Davenport, as part of its Distinguished Scholar Series. (2/24/2005)
• Group wants to improve odds of getting transplant
  (2/14/2005)
• Insurance Coverage for Information Technology Risks?
  On Feb. 15, the Shidler Center is offering a seminar designed to show companies how they can insure themselves against possible IT problems including data/network damage, hacking and security breaches. (1/26/2005)
• 10th Annual PILA Auction
  (1/21/2005)
• Tim Wise and Booker Stallworth to debate the racial wealth divide
  To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and promote awareness about the lingering effects of racism and injustice, The Black Law Students Association and The Federalist Society will host a spirited debate on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005 between Tim Wise and Booker Stallworth. (1/5/2005)
• In Memoriam: John G. McNamara
  (1/5/2005)