Celebrating the Class of 2024
Congratulations to the graduates of the 红桃视频 Class of 2024!
On June 3, proud families, colleagues and friends gathered in Alaska Airlines Arena to recognize and celebrate the perseverance, hard work and accomplishments of 276 new alumni. The graduates received their Ph.D. in Law, Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) degrees.
In opening remarks to the 2024 Commencement ceremony, Dean Tamara F. Lawson said, 鈥淎t 红桃视频, we train the whole person, and we want you to flourish with all your gifts as you leave Gates Hall. It might be bittersweet to leave these familiar surroundings, but you leave equipped with skills. 鈥 You haven鈥檛 done it alone and your community will continue to support you in the next chapter of your journey.鈥
Also taking the podium to give remarks, awards and remembrances were faculty, including Professor of Law Lisa Marshall Manheim, who gave the faculty address; student leaders; and the Honorable Richard A. Jones, J.D. 鈥75, who gave the alumni address.
Dean Lawson reminded the graduates that they are 鈥渘ot just enhancing a profession but are joining a noble tradition of service,鈥 saying, 鈥淩emember that the true measure of your success will not be found in billable hours or accolades, but in the lives you touch and the injustices you disrupt.鈥
As the Class of 2024 celebrated their achievements with their loved ones, the final charge remains: 鈥淏e bold, be fearless in your pursuit of truth and unwavering in your commitment to justice.鈥
The wider University of Washington commencement ceremony takes place on June 8.