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Robert Pauw is an Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law at Seattle University School of Law and a founding partner of Gibbs Houston Pauw, specializing in immigration law since 1983. He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School (1983), a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1980), and a B.A. from Calvin College (1974). His expertise spans immigration litigation, policy, and advocacy, with a focus on judicial review, deportation procedures, and constitutional challenges. Pauw has been a faculty member at AILA’s Litigation Training Institute and frequently speaks at national conferences. He co-founded the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) and served on multiple AILA committees, including Due Process and Amicus Committees.
His research interests include the intersection of immigration law with constitutional principles, administrative law, and federal judicial review. Notable publications address topics like plenary power critiques, deportation as punishment, and legal strategies for immigrants at ports of entry. He has been recognized with awards such as the Carol King Award (2009) and the Jack Wasserman Award (1999). Pauw advises non-profits and advocacy groups on immigration issues and has held leadership roles in organizations like the American Immigration Council and Mennonite Central Committee.
Professionally, he is admitted to the Washington State Bar, U.S. Supreme Court, and multiple federal circuits. His career reflects a commitment to legal advocacy, policy reform, and immigrant rights, blending academic contributions with impactful litigation and organizational leadership.
