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Law School Foundation Leadership Changes Hands

New officers were elected at the June meeting of the Washington Law School Foundation (WLSF). Joe Brotherton ('82) was elected President and Polly McNeill ('87) is the new Vice-President. Brotherton succeeds Norm Maleng ('66) who passed away May 24 just prior to completing his two year term as the WLSF president. Adam Brotman ('95) was re-elected Treasurer and Jon Bridge ('76), who preceded Maleng as president of the board, will continue to serve as the immediate past president.

Mark Maleng attended the meeting at which WLSF trustees honored his father and thanked the family for the work Norm performed so well. Foundation trustees have established a fund as a memorial to Norm Maleng.

The WLSF is dedicated to supporting the mission of the UW School of Law.

UW School of Law Awards Alumni at Annual Banquet

SEATTLE - The University of Washington School of Law recognized four distinguished alumni last night at the 2007 Alumni Recognition Banquet. This year's award recipients are:

Ms. Polly McNeill '87
Service Recognition Award

Mr. Jerry McNaul '68
Mr. Chang Rok Woo '83
Distinguished Alumni Award

Mr. Todd Larson '88
Henry M. Jackson Distinguished Public Service Award

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Law Professor Appointed to National Committee Investigating Genetic Testing

SEATTLE - UW Henry M. Jackson Professor of Law Paul Steven Miller has been appointed to serve on a national advisory committee investigating genetic testing. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt has charged the Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society Provides to provide policy advice on the medical, ethical, legal, and social issues raised by the development and use of genetic technologies.

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Symposium will Discuss Ethics, Laws Surrounding "Ashley X" Case

The University of Washington School of Law and Seattle's Children's Hospital will host a symposium Wednesday, May 16, 2007 to discuss the ethical and policy implications of growth attenuation, the surgical "stunting" of growth, in disabled children. The conference, which will begin with a discussion of the Seattle Children’s Hospital case (also known as the "Ashley X" or "Pillow Angel" case), will be held in Room 133 of William H. Gates Hall on the UW campus. More...

UW School of Law Launches Law Firm Annual Challenge

SEATTLE - In a move to strengthen the relationship between the law school and alumni in Washington state law firms, the UW School of Law launched the first annual Law Firm Annual Challenge (LFAC). This new inititative is designed to increase opportunities for alumni to connect with their alma mater and strengthen the Husky network within the legal community. More...

Champion of the environment: Law school's Bill Rodgers to be celebrated Earth Day weekend

The UW School of Law celebrates Professor Bill Rodgers' 40 years of teaching, scholarship, and contributions to the environment. More...