Monday, July 11, 2011

UAA and Seattle University School of Law co-sponsor ethics program with Alaska Bar Association

UAA and the Seattle University School of Law co-sponsored with the Alaska Bar Association a continuing legal education program on ethics titled, "Creating Collegiality Among Adversaries" on June 20, 2011 at the Dena'ina Convention Center. Dean Mark Niles of Seattle University School of Law was the speaker, and a reception followed.  Alaska Governor Sean Parnell, an alum of the Seattle U School of Law, made brief remarks as part of the reception program.

Seattle University School of Law offers a summer Study Law in Alaska Program which includes law topics related to the state, and is open to students enrolled in American Bar Association accredited law schools. The program is facilitated by the UAA Office of the Provost and the UAA Justice Center.  Professor Stephanie Nichols of Seattle U School of Law is the director.

Pictured after the program (l to r): University of Alaska Board of Regents member Kirk Wickersham, UAA Provost Michael Driscoll, Alaska Supreme Court Chief Justice Walter Carpeneti, Seattle University School of Law Professor Stephanie Nichols, Seattle University School of Law Dean Mark Niles, UAA Assistant Provost Monica Kane, UAA Justice Center Director André Rosay.