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Tax LL.M. Information Session

Graduate Programs During this information session, prospective students will learn about the UW School of Law's Tax Law LL.M, program. You will have a chance to meet with program faculty and staff and ask questions about the program and the application process.  Since its inception in 1995, the Tax Law LL.M. program has been dedicated to providing students in-depth instruction and guidance in technical and practical aspects of tax law. Our program teaches the necessary skills for innovative tax planning in all areas — federal, state and local, international and estate, gift and trust tax. Our practice-oriented curriculum accommodates both traditional students and working professionals. Most classes are offered in the late afternoon or early evening. Students may apply for admission to any quarter and students may enroll on either a full-time or part-time basis. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98585669077. Accessibility Contact: ruhlig@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Tax LLM Students. Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. online.

Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference

The conference will feature a wide variety of dispute resolution topics in sessions ​covering current issues, communication, negotiation, advocacy, and interpersonal ​skills applicable to both work and personal life. Request for Proposals We are now accepting Proposals for the 27th NWDR Conference.  Deadline: To be considered for the conference, you must submit your proposal by 11:59:59 Pacific time on ​Friday, October 25, 2024. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: WH Gates Hall. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Thursday, March 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference

The conference will feature a wide variety of dispute resolution topics in sessions ​covering current issues, communication, negotiation, advocacy, and interpersonal ​skills applicable to both work and personal life. Request for Proposals We are now accepting Proposals for the 27th NWDR Conference.  Deadline: To be considered for the conference, you must submit your proposal by 11:59:59 Pacific time on ​Friday, October 25, 2024. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: WH Gates Hall. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Friday, March 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law

Tuesday, April 1st, Philanthropic Investing & Bolstering the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Ken Horenstein, Founder & General Partner, Pack Venture Cole Davis, Founder/CEO, Switchchord, RSVP to reserve your seat, Asian Law Center (ALC) Spring Lecture Series: Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law This seven-part lecture series invites luminaries from the entrepreneurial ecosystem into UW Law to discuss topics ranging from philanthropic investing and valuations, to representing start-ups and exploring the innovation landscape in Asia. We welcome students, alumni and our friends and partners across UW to join us for these lively, informative and timely discussions. Registration is free and open to all who are interested in the topic. Please reserve your seat for one (or more) at the link below. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 117. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Asian Law Center https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/programs/asian-law-center. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Tech Policy Lab: Distinguished Lecture with Alondra Nelson

The Tech Policy Lab is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting Alondra Nelson for our Distinguished Lecture the evening of Thursday, April 3rd on the UW campus. Don't forget to RSVP early and reserve your seat! Alondra Nelson, a renowned scholar and author, is the Harold F. Linder Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, where she leads the Science, Technology, and Social Values Lab. Author of The Social Life of DNA, she served as Deputy Assistant to President Biden and Acting Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, where her work advanced responsible technological development, scientific integrity, and public access to taxpayer-funded research. In 2023, she was named to the inaugural TIME100 list of the most influential people in artificial intelligence and recognized by Nature as one of the “Ten People Who Shaped Science.” Dr. Nelson also advises governments and global organizations and is a distinguished member of leading scientific and policy academies. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kane Hall (KNE). Campus room: Kane 120. Accessibility Contact: techpolicy@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: Tech Policy Lab https://techpolicylab.uw.edu/. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit techpolicylab.uw.edu.

Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law: VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong

Asian Law Center Tuesday, April 8th VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong James Wong, Investor and Entrepreneur  RSVP to reserve your seat   Asian Law Center (ALC) Spring Lecture Series: Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law This seven-part lecture series invites luminaries from the entrepreneurial ecosystem into UW Law to discuss topics ranging from philanthropic investing and valuations, to representing start-ups and exploring the innovation landscape in Asia. We welcome students, alumni and our friends and partners across UW to join us for these lively, informative and timely discussions. Registration is free and open to all who are interested in the topic. Please reserve your seat for one (or more) at the link below. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 117. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Asian Law Center https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/programs/asian-law-center. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law: VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong

Asian Law Center Tuesday, April 8th VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong James Wong, Investor and Entrepreneur  RSVP to reserve your seat   Asian Law Center (ALC) Spring Lecture Series: Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law This seven-part lecture series invites luminaries from the entrepreneurial ecosystem into UW Law to discuss topics ranging from philanthropic investing and valuations, to representing start-ups and exploring the innovation landscape in Asia. We welcome students, alumni and our friends and partners across UW to join us for these lively, informative and timely discussions. Registration is free and open to all who are interested in the topic. Please reserve your seat for one (or more) at the link below. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 117. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Asian Law Center https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/programs/asian-law-center. Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) Information Session

Graduate Programs The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91396915254. Accessibility Contact: devpim@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, April 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. online.

Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law: VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong

Asian Law Center Tuesday, April 8th VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong James Wong, Investor and Entrepreneur  RSVP to reserve your seat   Asian Law Center (ALC) Spring Lecture Series: Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law This seven-part lecture series invites luminaries from the entrepreneurial ecosystem into UW Law to discuss topics ranging from philanthropic investing and valuations, to representing start-ups and exploring the innovation landscape in Asia. We welcome students, alumni and our friends and partners across UW to join us for these lively, informative and timely discussions. Registration is free and open to all who are interested in the topic. Please reserve your seat for one (or more) at the link below. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 117. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Asian Law Center https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/programs/asian-law-center. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law: Inspirational Stories from UW Alumnae

Asian Law Center Wednesday, April 23rd Inspirational Stories from UW Alumnae About Their Work in Asia Ingrid Wenying Zhu-Clark, Five-time Managing Partner, Asia and China; Energy and Natural Resources  Sally Harpole, Board of California Arbitration; Advisory Board of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association and the Court of the China Arbitration Association (Taiwan), International Arbitration Center; former President of the American Chamber of Commerce in the People’s Republic of China, Beijing, RSVP to reserve your seat, Asian Law Center (ALC) Spring Lecture Series: Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law This seven-part lecture series invites luminaries from the entrepreneurial ecosystem into UW Law to discuss topics ranging from philanthropic investing and valuations, to representing start-ups and exploring the innovation landscape in Asia. We welcome students, alumni and our friends and partners across UW to join us for these lively, informative and timely discussions. Registration is free and open to all who are… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 117. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Asian Law Center https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/programs/asian-law-center. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law: VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong

Asian Law Center Tuesday, April 8th VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong James Wong, Investor and Entrepreneur  RSVP to reserve your seat   Asian Law Center (ALC) Spring Lecture Series: Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law This seven-part lecture series invites luminaries from the entrepreneurial ecosystem into UW Law to discuss topics ranging from philanthropic investing and valuations, to representing start-ups and exploring the innovation landscape in Asia. We welcome students, alumni and our friends and partners across UW to join us for these lively, informative and timely discussions. Registration is free and open to all who are interested in the topic. Please reserve your seat for one (or more) at the link below. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 117. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Asian Law Center https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/programs/asian-law-center. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law: VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong

Asian Law Center Tuesday, April 8th VC and Innovation Ecosystem in China and Hong Kong James Wong, Investor and Entrepreneur  RSVP to reserve your seat   Asian Law Center (ALC) Spring Lecture Series: Venture Capital, Start-Ups & the Law This seven-part lecture series invites luminaries from the entrepreneurial ecosystem into UW Law to discuss topics ranging from philanthropic investing and valuations, to representing start-ups and exploring the innovation landscape in Asia. We welcome students, alumni and our friends and partners across UW to join us for these lively, informative and timely discussions. Registration is free and open to all who are interested in the topic. Please reserve your seat for one (or more) at the link below. Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 117. Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Asian Law Center https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/programs/asian-law-center. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) Information Session

Graduate Programs The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law and regulations. This session will provide information about our Master’s degree program, inform candidates about the application process and offer the opportunity for candidates to meet some M.J. program faculty members and staff. Learn more about M.J. Admissions. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/91396915254. Accessibility Contact: devpim@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective M.J. Students. Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. online.

Memorial Day

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Monday, May 26, 2025. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Tax LL.M. Information Session

Graduate Programs During this information session, prospective students will learn about the UW School of Law's Tax Law LL.M, program. You will have a chance to meet with program faculty and staff and ask questions about the program and the application process.  Since its inception in 1995, the Tax Law LL.M. program has been dedicated to providing students in-depth instruction and guidance in technical and practical aspects of tax law. Our program teaches the necessary skills for innovative tax planning in all areas — federal, state and local, international and estate, gift and trust tax. Our practice-oriented curriculum accommodates both traditional students and working professionals. Most classes are offered in the late afternoon or early evening. Students may apply for admission to any quarter and students may enroll on either a full-time or part-time basis. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98585669077. Accessibility Contact: ruhlig@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Tax LLM Students. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. online.

Juneteenth

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2025. Quarter: Summer. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, June 19, 2025. For more info visit www.washington.edu.