Dr. Michael Hatfield

Professor

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Biography

Michael Hatfield is the Dean Emeritus and Roland L. Hjorth Professor at the University of Washington School of Law. His research primarily focuses on issues of technology, taxation, and professional responsibility for tax lawyers. He is a well-published author with articles appearing in prominent legal journals such as the Florida Tax Review and the Indiana Law Journal. Hatfield has contributed to topics surrounding legal ethics, taxation, and trusts and estates, and he has written a casebook on tax lawyer ethics. He has extensive experience in legal practice, having worked in notable law firms in New York City and Texas, and has been recognized as Board Certified in Estate Planning by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Hatfield has previously served as the Glenn D. West Research Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Research at Texas Tech University School of Law. He is an active speaker on various topics related to tax law and ethics, presenting at conferences and symposia across the United States and internationally.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean Emeritus and Professor

— Present

University of Washington School of Law • Seattle, WA

Serving as Dean Emeritus and engaging in research and teaching at the law school.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.