Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law: Fund Formation & Legal Issues
Asian Law Center
Tuesday, April 29th
Fund Formation & Legal Issues: From VCs, Private Equity to Hedge Funds
Bob Perez, Partner, Foster Garvey
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.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of the First Amendment and Academic Freedom (Rule of Law in 2025)
The Big Ten Law Schools present Rule of Law in 2025
All panels can be joined virtually by returning to this URL each Wednesday.
Learn more about the Rule of Law series
All panels begin at 2 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Central/5 p.m. Eastern. We will begin admitting people to the webinar a few minutes before the start time. The event is limited to the first 1,000 participants and will not be recorded.
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April 30 | University of Nebraska College of Law and Penn State Dickinson Law
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as part of the First Amendment and Academic Freedom
Panelists: Erik Girvan, Bernard B. Kliks Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Oregon School of Law; Stacy Hawkins, Professor of Law, Rutgers Law School; John O. McGinnis, George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law, Northwestern; University Pritzker School of Law; Danielle Conway, Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson Law (moderator) and Richard Moberly,…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lawcom@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Law Day
Wellness
Dean Lawson welcomes the Honorable Richard A. Jones to UW Law, were we are hosts and ambassadors of this unique event organized by the Washington State Bar Association. From the WSBA site: “Washington’s legal community stands together to commit to the promise of the rule of law in a constitutional democracy. The same laws apply to everyone, and everyone is treated equally under the law; government power is bound by law; and human rights are guaranteed to all. This is the promise of the rule of law, and that is what we strive for in Washington state.” Law Day ceremonies will occur across the state, with local judges readministering the professional oath to local lawyers, emphasizing our duty and honor to uphold the Constitution. Register for Law Day.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Special Events.
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Public Service Post-Grad Fellowships: Presentation and Panel
Center for Public Service Law
Please join the Gates Public Service Law Program in our presentation about post-grad fellowships in public service. The program will include a panel discussion. Register on 12Twenty via this link.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 127. Accessibility Contact: Britt Neff - Phone: (206) 221-3439 Email: neffb@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, May 5, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
Venture Capital, Startups, & The Law: Legal AI Startups, Venture Capital and Venture Debt
Asian Law Center
Tuesday, May 6th
Legal AI Startups, Venture Capital and Venture Debt
Doug Logan, Founder/CEO, Aerial
Rob Belcher, Managing Director, SaaS Capital 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.
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:35 PM – 1:20 PM.
Citizenship and Immigration (Rule of Law in 2025)
The Big Ten Law Schools present Rule of Law in 2025
All panels can be joined virtually by returning to this URL each Wednesday.
Learn more about the Rule of Law series
All panels begin at 2 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Central/5 p.m. Eastern. We will begin admitting people to the webinar a few minutes before the start time. The event is limited to the first 1,000 participants and will not be recorded.
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May 7 | University of Wisconsin Law School
Citizenship and Immigration.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lawcom@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rooted in Resilience: The Struggle for Indigenous Rights in Kenya
Graduate Programs
Cyrus M. Maweu is a Barer Fellow and LL.M. candidate in Sustainable International Development at the University of Washington School of Law. A legal practitioner with over a decade of experience in Kenya, Cyrus has served at the Kenyan National Commission on Human Rights. Cyrus has worked extensively in human rights, legal research, and advocacy, including strategic public interest litigation. He has served on several national committees and taskforces advising the Kenyan government on access to justice, business and human rights, and the implementation of landmark regional court decisions. Deeply committed to the Rule of Law, he is passionate about advancing justice for marginalized communities and Indigenous People. He holds an LL.B. from the University of Nairobi, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law, and an M.A. in Development & Governance from the University of Duisburg-Essen.
Cyrus will examine the evolving landscape of indigenous rights in Kenya by highlighting the resilience o…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 116. Accessibility Contact: mfrank3@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
WA AGO Honors Program and Post-Grad Hiring
Center for Public Service Law
Considering a position with the Washington State Office of the Attorney General (AGO) after graduation? At this lunchtime event, AGO Recruitment Coordinators will give an overview and answer student questions about the AGO’s entry-level hiring paths through its Honors Program and other Assistant Attorney General (AAG) positions open to new grads.
Recruiting for the Honors Program usually occurs through UW’s August OCI program, while recruiting for other AAG positions open to new grads occurs on an ongoing basis throughout the year (including after graduating 3Ls take the bar exam), so students from all class years are encouraged to attend.
Register on 12Twenty by following this link.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Campus room: Room 127. Accessibility Contact: Britt Neff - Phone: (206) 221-3439 Email: neffb@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
Pro Bono Honors Society Celebration
Center for Public Service Law
Join the Gates Public Service Law Program as we celebrate the dedication to public service demonstrated by UW Law students at the 2025 Pro Bono Honor Society Celebration!
We will honor the Class of 2025 3Ls and Graduate Students who have achieved Pro Bono Honor Society status, recognize the 1L Trailblazers who have completed 25 or more hours of pro bono legal work in their first year, and celebrate the recipients of the Ann Spangler Pro Bono Student of the Year Award for their exceptional commitment to public service law.
Following the program, we invite you to enjoy a treat on the patio, weather permitting, as we come together to reflect on and recognize the impact of pro bono work in our community.
Register on 12Twenty via this link.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Britt Neff - Phone: (206) 221-3439 Email: neffb@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM.
What is the “Rule of Law”? (Rule of Law in 2025)
The Big Ten Law Schools present Rule of Law in 2025
All panels can be joined virtually by returning to this URL each Wednesday.
Learn more about the Rule of Law series
All panels begin at 2 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Central/5 p.m. Eastern. We will begin admitting people to the webinar a few minutes before the start time. The event is limited to the first 1,000 participants and will not be recorded.
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May 14 | University of Oregon School of Law
What is the “Rule of Law”?
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lawcom@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
The States’ Role in Protecting the Rule of Law (Rule of Law in 2025)
The Big Ten Law Schools present Rule of Law in 2025
All panels can be joined virtually by returning to this URL each Wednesday.
Learn more about the Rule of Law series
All panels begin at 2 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Central/5 p.m. Eastern. We will begin admitting people to the webinar a few minutes before the start time. The event is limited to the first 1,000 participants and will not be recorded.
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May 21 | University of Illinois College of Law
The States’ Role in Protecting the Rule of Law.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lawcom@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Judicial and Presidential Dismantling of Administrative Capacity (Rule of Law in 2025)
The Big Ten Law Schools present Rule of Law in 2025
All panels can be joined virtually by returning to this URL each Wednesday.
Learn more about the Rule of Law series
All panels begin at 2 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Central/5 p.m. Eastern. We will begin admitting people to the webinar a few minutes before the start time. The event is limited to the first 1,000 participants and will not be recorded.
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May 28 | UCLA School of Law
Judicial and Presidential Dismantling of Administrative Capacity.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lawcom@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Faculty, Staff, Students, Alumni.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
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.
Independence 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: Summer. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
For more info visit www.washington.edu.