Tony Varona
@tonyvarona.bsky.social
Dean and Professor, Seattle University School of Law
Flying from Seattle to Delhi this Thanksgiving to serve as a keynote speaker at the International Convention on the Independence of the Judiciary at Jindal Global University. Much to share. I fell in love with India when I first visited in 2022 as part of a trip organized... 1/3
November 28, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Flying from Seattle to Delhi this Thanksgiving to serve as a keynote speaker at the International Convention on the Independence of the Judiciary at Jindal Global University. Much to share. I fell in love with India when I first visited in 2022 as part of a trip organized... 1/3
US 9th Circuit Judges Desai, McKeown, and Paez in thoughtful & engaging dialogue with our students & other community members in Seattle University School of Law’s largest lecture hall. I’m very proud of our students for asking such sophisticated & intelligent questions,… 1/2
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
US 9th Circuit Judges Desai, McKeown, and Paez in thoughtful & engaging dialogue with our students & other community members in Seattle University School of Law’s largest lecture hall. I’m very proud of our students for asking such sophisticated & intelligent questions,… 1/2
Great Q&A with the Ninth Circuit clerks with our students, facilitated by our wonderful colleague (and former 9th Circuit clerk herself) Prof. Chryssa Deliganis.
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Great Q&A with the Ninth Circuit clerks with our students, facilitated by our wonderful colleague (and former 9th Circuit clerk herself) Prof. Chryssa Deliganis.
We are honored at Seattle U Law to be hosting the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for live oral argument this morning in six important cases, followed by a Q&A with the judges & their clerks for the benefit of our students & those of other Seattle U schools & colleges. Standing… 1/2
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We are honored at Seattle U Law to be hosting the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals for live oral argument this morning in six important cases, followed by a Q&A with the judges & their clerks for the benefit of our students & those of other Seattle U schools & colleges. Standing… 1/2
So proud of our trailblazing, brilliant alumna Erika Evans. With extraordinary grads in government leadership like her, it’s no wonder that National Jurist rated @SeattleULaw the #1 law school in the PNW (& #7 nationally) for public service law.
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Ex-prosecutor who resigned in protest amid DOJ purge now poised to lead Seattle City Attorney office
Erika Evans will begin her term as elected city attorney of Seattle on Jan. 1.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
So proud of our trailblazing, brilliant alumna Erika Evans. With extraordinary grads in government leadership like her, it’s no wonder that National Jurist rated @SeattleULaw the #1 law school in the PNW (& #7 nationally) for public service law.
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We are fortunate to have Shawn Dodge as our colleague at SU, directing the program of services dedicated to veteran & military affiliated students. He is a wonderful role model & leader & great advisor to our increasing population of veteran students - #LeadersServingJustice all.
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
We are fortunate to have Shawn Dodge as our colleague at SU, directing the program of services dedicated to veteran & military affiliated students. He is a wonderful role model & leader & great advisor to our increasing population of veteran students - #LeadersServingJustice all.
I was very honored yesterday to speak at the Seattle U Law
Veterans Day Reception, organized by our Military & Veterans Law Society, led skillfully by students Gregory Rodriguez and Elias Gonzalez. Very special thanks to Shawn Dodge, our SU Director of Veteran & Military... 1/4
Veterans Day Reception, organized by our Military & Veterans Law Society, led skillfully by students Gregory Rodriguez and Elias Gonzalez. Very special thanks to Shawn Dodge, our SU Director of Veteran & Military... 1/4
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I was very honored yesterday to speak at the Seattle U Law
Veterans Day Reception, organized by our Military & Veterans Law Society, led skillfully by students Gregory Rodriguez and Elias Gonzalez. Very special thanks to Shawn Dodge, our SU Director of Veteran & Military... 1/4
Veterans Day Reception, organized by our Military & Veterans Law Society, led skillfully by students Gregory Rodriguez and Elias Gonzalez. Very special thanks to Shawn Dodge, our SU Director of Veteran & Military... 1/4
An inspiring an informative Provost's Convocation this afternoon at Seattle University that was both grounded, discussing new brick-and-mortar projects, and soaring, incorporating the electrifying poetry of Henley and the poignant lessons of the life and leadership of the late...
November 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
An inspiring an informative Provost's Convocation this afternoon at Seattle University that was both grounded, discussing new brick-and-mortar projects, and soaring, incorporating the electrifying poetry of Henley and the poignant lessons of the life and leadership of the late...
Wonderful piece on Lucas Sharma SJ, my brilliant Jesuit Advisor to the Law Dean and dear friend, & PhD candidate now resident with the Georgetown Jesuit community. Father Lucas's research and work with LGBTQ Catholics are a revelation, and already are...
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Jesuit Works To Advance Research, Support for LGBTQ Catholics
As part of a new fellowship, Fr. Lucas Sharma, S.J., will minister to the LGBTQ Resource Center and continue his Ph.D. studies in sociology.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Wonderful piece on Lucas Sharma SJ, my brilliant Jesuit Advisor to the Law Dean and dear friend, & PhD candidate now resident with the Georgetown Jesuit community. Father Lucas's research and work with LGBTQ Catholics are a revelation, and already are...
www.georgetown.edu/news/jesuit-...
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The Seattle U Law PILF Evening with Equal Justice networking event was a big success. Congrats to the PILF and ATJI teams for a job brilliantly done. WA Justice Sal Mungia, who is a longstanding champion of pro bono & public interest work, delivered a keynote brimming with wisdom & sage advice. 1/2
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The Seattle U Law PILF Evening with Equal Justice networking event was a big success. Congrats to the PILF and ATJI teams for a job brilliantly done. WA Justice Sal Mungia, who is a longstanding champion of pro bono & public interest work, delivered a keynote brimming with wisdom & sage advice. 1/2
I never miss a presentation by my Seattle U music colleague Prof Quinton Morris if I can help it. Yesterday's Red Talk was no exception. Dr. Morris takes violin & classical music to young people who ordinarily don't have access to the fine arts & does so in a manner that's elevating, liberating,...
October 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I never miss a presentation by my Seattle U music colleague Prof Quinton Morris if I can help it. Yesterday's Red Talk was no exception. Dr. Morris takes violin & classical music to young people who ordinarily don't have access to the fine arts & does so in a manner that's elevating, liberating,...
I can't get over how all-around wonderful our students are at Seattle U School of Law. I hosted another Cafecito with Dean Varona this afternoon and one of the students, 1L Matt Cameron (center back), had arranged to have authentic Cuban bread shipped frozen to Seattle from Tampa in order for... 1/3
October 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I can't get over how all-around wonderful our students are at Seattle U School of Law. I hosted another Cafecito with Dean Varona this afternoon and one of the students, 1L Matt Cameron (center back), had arranged to have authentic Cuban bread shipped frozen to Seattle from Tampa in order for... 1/3
Terrific Social Justice Monday at Seattle University School of Law today, focusing on the ABA, and featuring an all-star panel introduced by our superstar alumna Kari Petrasek (who is an ABA & WSBA leader), then moderated by our very impressive 2L student leader, Saña Dawa.
October 27, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Terrific Social Justice Monday at Seattle University School of Law today, focusing on the ABA, and featuring an all-star panel introduced by our superstar alumna Kari Petrasek (who is an ABA & WSBA leader), then moderated by our very impressive 2L student leader, Saña Dawa.
A momentous day at Seattle University, as the famous McCrory's Clock - once a 120-year old Pioneer Square landmark - was unveiled and blessed by our Rector at the heart of our campus's Upper Mall, across from the oldest building on campus. I was honored (delighted really) to get to meet... 1/2
October 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A momentous day at Seattle University, as the famous McCrory's Clock - once a 120-year old Pioneer Square landmark - was unveiled and blessed by our Rector at the heart of our campus's Upper Mall, across from the oldest building on campus. I was honored (delighted really) to get to meet... 1/2
Last minute nosebleed seats for Chicago at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater, but the vantage point gave us a phenomenal view of the majestic 5th Avenue — and its sublime Chinese-inspired decor. It was Manny’s first time in the 5th Avenue and the first time seeing Chicago live,… 1/2
October 27, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Last minute nosebleed seats for Chicago at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater, but the vantage point gave us a phenomenal view of the majestic 5th Avenue — and its sublime Chinese-inspired decor. It was Manny’s first time in the 5th Avenue and the first time seeing Chicago live,… 1/2
I just love me some Adrien Wing -- associate dean at Iowa Law, globally renowned scholar and legal ed leader, and a superb collaborator and colleague. Here we are at last weekend's LatCrit/SALT/ClassCrits convening in Denver. She and I helmed the National Steering Council for #NPOC19. 1/2
October 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I just love me some Adrien Wing -- associate dean at Iowa Law, globally renowned scholar and legal ed leader, and a superb collaborator and colleague. Here we are at last weekend's LatCrit/SALT/ClassCrits convening in Denver. She and I helmed the National Steering Council for #NPOC19. 1/2
Great coverage by Law.com about our first-of-its-kind pipeline-to-licensure partnership with AccessLex. We are so very grateful to AccessLex for their generosity and for sharing our passion for expanding access to legal education and justice.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Great coverage by Law.com about our first-of-its-kind pipeline-to-licensure partnership with AccessLex. We are so very grateful to AccessLex for their generosity and for sharing our passion for expanding access to legal education and justice.
www.law.com/2025/10/20/s...
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Honored to speak at the 30th Anniversary LatCrit Conference in Denver on the plenary panel with legal ed leaders (from AALS, SALT, Law & Society, CLC, ClassCrits, and HNBA) on the next 30 years of critical legal education. Also delighted… 1/2
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Honored to speak at the 30th Anniversary LatCrit Conference in Denver on the plenary panel with legal ed leaders (from AALS, SALT, Law & Society, CLC, ClassCrits, and HNBA) on the next 30 years of critical legal education. Also delighted… 1/2
We’ve been working on building out this innovative partnership for well over a year and are thrilled to be able to announce the very generous 5-year grant from our friends at AccessLex, to support our Central Washington Hybrid Hub Pipeline Initiative, &, with Helix,…
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Seattle U Law, AccessLex Join Forces to Tackle Central WA Legal Desert
Five-year partnership helps Seattle U Law tackle Central Washington’s legal desert crisis and boost student success.
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October 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We’ve been working on building out this innovative partnership for well over a year and are thrilled to be able to announce the very generous 5-year grant from our friends at AccessLex, to support our Central Washington Hybrid Hub Pipeline Initiative, &, with Helix,…
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We have such a stupendous Staff at Seattle U Law that we've inaugurated a new Outstanding Staff Colleagues of the Month program, so that we could spotlight especially extraordinary contributions. Our inaugural honorees are Nicole Jennings, Ass't Dir for Comms & PR, and Neil Griffith, Ass't... 1/2
October 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
We have such a stupendous Staff at Seattle U Law that we've inaugurated a new Outstanding Staff Colleagues of the Month program, so that we could spotlight especially extraordinary contributions. Our inaugural honorees are Nicole Jennings, Ass't Dir for Comms & PR, and Neil Griffith, Ass't... 1/2
As an SU Redhawk, I am heartbroken but deeply grateful. Eduardo has been a transformational, phenomenal leader for our University. We will miss him dearly. As a GU Hoya alum, I am excited by what I know Eduardo will be able to accomplish at my alma mater. 1/2
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Eduardo Peñalver Named 49th President of Georgetown University - Georgetown University
Eduardo M. Peñalver, the president of Seattle University and former dean of Cornell Law School, will be the next president of Georgetown.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
As an SU Redhawk, I am heartbroken but deeply grateful. Eduardo has been a transformational, phenomenal leader for our University. We will miss him dearly. As a GU Hoya alum, I am excited by what I know Eduardo will be able to accomplish at my alma mater. 1/2
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I am proud of the work of my dear colleague, Prof. Tom Antkowiak and his students in and partners to our Human Rights Clinic, for their important work, referenced in this Seattle Times piece.
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Inside WA’s ICE detention center, where you could be kept for days or years
Conditions inside Tacoma's Northwest ICE Processing Center have been a mystery for many. In new interviews, people formerly held there reveal what life is like.
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October 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I am proud of the work of my dear colleague, Prof. Tom Antkowiak and his students in and partners to our Human Rights Clinic, for their important work, referenced in this Seattle Times piece.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Many thanks to, from L to R, President Peñalver, Judge Anita Crawford-Willis, Father Phil Boroughs (celebrant, former Holy Cross President), and Chancellor Father Steve Sundborg (co-celebrant), as well as the readers, music ministers, altar servers, and the attendees who made... 1/2
October 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Many thanks to, from L to R, President Peñalver, Judge Anita Crawford-Willis, Father Phil Boroughs (celebrant, former Holy Cross President), and Chancellor Father Steve Sundborg (co-celebrant), as well as the readers, music ministers, altar servers, and the attendees who made... 1/2
And I should add... Father Phil Boroughs, the former President of the College of Holy Cross & now a member of our SU Jesuit community, will be celebrating the Red Mass, & our alumna and University Trustee Judge Anita Crawford-Willis will be delivering remarks at the Reception.
Please join us! EVERYONE is invited, from every religion and from no religion. No matter your beliefs, or lack of faith, I would love to see you join us in this ancient Jesuit celebration of legal community and collegiality.
October 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
And I should add... Father Phil Boroughs, the former President of the College of Holy Cross & now a member of our SU Jesuit community, will be celebrating the Red Mass, & our alumna and University Trustee Judge Anita Crawford-Willis will be delivering remarks at the Reception.
Please join us! EVERYONE is invited, from every religion and from no religion. No matter your beliefs, or lack of faith, I would love to see you join us in this ancient Jesuit celebration of legal community and collegiality.
October 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Please join us! EVERYONE is invited, from every religion and from no religion. No matter your beliefs, or lack of faith, I would love to see you join us in this ancient Jesuit celebration of legal community and collegiality.