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Deirdre M. Bowen, J.D., Ph.D.
Director, Family Law Center
Moccasin Lake Foundation Endowed Chair
Professor of Law

Sullivan Hall 433
Email: dbowen@seattleu.edu
Call: 206-398-4289

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