What is the Family Law Center and What Does It Do?

In February 2026, the King County Law Library featured the Family Law Center and Director Deirdre M. Bowen in two episodes of its What To Expect When video series.

Seattle University School of Law Family Law Center: What Is It?

Seattle University School of Law Family Law Center: How It Works

Leadership

Deidre Bowen

Deirdre M. Bowen, J.D., Ph.D.

Director, Family Law Center

Moccasin Lake Foundation Endowed Chair and Professor of Law

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Javier Ortiz

Javier Ortiz

Adjunct Professor

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Marshaun Barber

Executive Director at Reclaiming Our Greatness

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Contact us

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