Paula Enguidanos

Paula Enguidanos is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Lawyering Skills at the Seattle University School of Law since 2019. She holds a J.D. (summa cum laude) from Seattle University, an M.Div. from the University of Notre Dame, an M.S. in Inorganic Chemistry from UC San Diego, and a B.A. in Chemistry from the University of St. Catherine.

Her expertise focuses on immigration law, particularly asylum cases, which she has practiced for over a decade in private practice alongside her legal career. She volunteers at immigration clinics, advocating for marginalized communities. Enguidanos previously clerked for Judge Mary Kay Becker at the Washington State Court of Appeals and co-founded a law firm with peers post-graduation.

• Education:
• B.A. Chemistry, University of St. Catherine, 1988
• M.S. Inorganic Chemistry, UC San Diego, 1993
• M.Div., University of Notre Dame, 1997
• J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2003 (summa cum laude)

Awards:

• Summa Cum Laude distinction in J.D., 2003

Her professional narrative bridges legal education and immigration advocacy, with a commitment to serving underrepresented populations. Outside academia, she engages in woodworking, beekeeping, stained glass crafting, and enjoys dining with her family.