The Seattle U Law community has been a blessing to me. I’m in awe of it, and our strength, what we’ve accomplished together, and what we will achieve in the year ahead. More pics to come, but wow. What a community of #LeadersServingJustice, lighting the world on fire with heart and soul. 2/2

Satvik Varma reminded us that the role of human oversight is indispensable: "Justice flows from Constitutional principles and not statistical patterns." Dean Siddharth Raja noted: "AI is not replacing all lawyers. AI will only replace those lawyers who don't know AI." Bingo.

…democratic engagement. It’s an honor to be here, and to represent the world’s oldest democracy, as we learn from, and celebrate, its largest democracy. 4/4

…monumental would be an understatement. Most importantly, its themes — as with the related International Convention still underway — were judicial independence, the rule of law, universal suffrage, access to justice, leveraging technology as a catalyst for justice, and… 3/4

…was seated at the bench, with leaders in law, government, business, education and media from across India and around the globe seated in the audience. With one out of every six human beings under the jurisdiction of the Indian Supreme Court, to say that this event was… 2/4

…work in the anti-Apartheid and disability rights movements, and his role in drafting the South African Constitution, are legendary. I am truly blessed to get to spend time with, and learn from, these and so many other luminaries while here in India. 2/2

...leadership, Jindal Global has become one of the most innovative & prominent convening universities in the world. We are honored to partner closely with them, especially when strong academic links between the world's oldest and largest democracies are more important than ever.

...by JGU's phenomenal V Chancellor Raj Kumar. Raj has become a dear friend and colleague, both to me personally and to Seattle U Law. So, what a great honor it is to be flying to India again as his guest to participate in this extraordinary gathering at JGU. Under Raj's... 2/3

… and deeply grateful to these judges for sharing their wisdom and encouragement with our students.

…room only in the Dore Courtroom with some observers in overflow rooms. Many thanks to the Court, the appellate attorneys demonstrating outstanding advocacy skills for our students, & all of my colleagues who worked hard to make this visit a success.

...pursuit of justice. These leaders and heroes are at the heart of our Jesuit, Catholic mission, and our law school is greatly enriched by their presence and engagement.

Veterans: THANK YOU. 🇺🇸

...great honor and privilege for me to celebrate these selfless leaders and public servants, who promote and defend the rule of law and our democracy, and who make it possible for us to contribute to an independent and vibrant legal profession, whose central purpose is the... 3/4

...Affiliated Students, who wonderfully emceed the reception program, and Jeremy Gorefsema, one of our 2Ls, who delivered remarks.

We are proud to have welcomed the largest entering 1Ls classes of veterans in our history. As an immigrant and naturalized citizen, it is a... 2/4