Upcoming Events

February
10 -
February
11
Junior Faculty Workshop

GW’s Center for Law, Economics & Finance (C-LEAF) will host its second annual Junior Faculty Business and Financial Law Workshop and Junior Faculty Scholarship Prizes. The workshop supports and recognizes the work of young legal scholars in accounting, banking, bankruptcy, corporations, economics, finance, and securities, while promoting interaction among them and selected senior faculty.

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February
16
Thursday
The FY 2012 National Defense Authorization Act's Changes to the Data Rights Regime: Implementation Challenges

The NDAA for Fiscal Year 2012, like its predecessors, includes important provisions affecting the rights of the government and industry in technical data used in defense contracts. 9 am in the SCC | RSVP required.

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February
22
Wednesday
Constitutional Law Education Reception

Please join us from 6:30-8 pm in the Tasher Great Room, Jacob Burns Law Library, first floor, for a reception celebrating constitutional law education. This event follows a closed White House screening of the NEH-funded film "Prohibition" by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Business attire. Please RSVP to cgreen@neh.gov.

February
22
Wednesday
Global Internet Freedom and Human Rights Distinguished Speaker Series

GW Law and Microsoft present a discussion with Rebecca MacKinnon, founder of Global Voices Online. Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center, 901 K Street, NW, 11th Floor, noon. RSVP to dcrsvp@microsoft.com. The series was founded in Fall 2011 by Professors Arturo Carillo and Dawn Nunziato.

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2012 Class Gift Scholarship Fund Kickoff Event

2012 Class Gift Scholarship Fund Kickoff Event

Join your GW Law Class of 2012 classmates, section chairs, and Dean Berman for fun and refreshments tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8 at 5pm in the SCC. Event RSVP and more information about the scholarship fund campaign at the link.

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Law School Profiles

  • Joe Yarbough, J.D. Candidate '13
  • Rachel Cohn, J.D. Candidate '13
  • Robert V. Russo, J.D. Candidate '14
  • Jamal Al-Haj, J.D. Candidate '12
  • Shauna Johnston J.D. '12
  • Tara L. Ward, J.D.'09

Joe Yarbough, J.D. Candidate '13

"The faculty, staff, and students at GW Law all care about how you are doing as a person, not just as a law student."

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Rachel Cohn, J.D. Candidate '13

“I'm impressed by the number of professional events at GW Law that are open to students. There are opportunities to network with legal practitioners in a wide variety of industries and hear interesting perspectives on substantive legal issues.”

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Robert V. Russo, J.D. Candidate '14

“The evening class really bonded in our 1L year, and my professors have all been genuinely interested in challenging us to think critically and to develop the skills necessary to become successful advocates of change.”

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Jamal Al-Haj, J.D. Candidate '12

“I’m inspired by the quality of debate that takes place both in and out of the classroom. GW Law students have an intellectual curiosity that elicits a continuous and vigorous exchange of new ideas and challenges old ones.”

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Shauna Johnston J.D. '12

"The Moot Court competition in Delhi was an experience I will never forget. It was incredible to practice an appeal in a different country following tribunal laws.”

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Tara L. Ward, J.D.'09

“The professors take an extraordinary interest in their students’ careers and are invested in their success. I count myself lucky to have had such amazing mentors,”

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Videos and Slideshows

Reunion 2012 View video

Reunion 2012

GW Law's Reunion event will be held on June 2. Catch up with your fellow alumni, meet Dean Paul Schiff Berman, reconnect with faculty, take a tour of the Law School, and enjoy class cocktail parties and a dinner. To learn more, contact Corley Hopkins at chopkins@law.gwu.edu. Check out the video from last year's reunion to get a sense of what attendees can look forward to this spring.

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A Student's View View video

A Student's View

A small slice of student life at GW Law.

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In the Spotlight

Dean Berman Announces New Health Care Law and Policy Program

In an interview with The National Law Journal, Dean Paul Schiff Berman outlines GW Law's plans to launch a health care law and policy program in the fall. The launch is made possible by a $1 million gift from an anonymous donor.

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GW Law Announces Winner of First Richard & Diane Cummins Legal History Research Grant

Michel Morin of the Université de Montréal is the winner of the first annual Richard & Diane Cummins Legal History Research Grant, which provides a $10,000 stipend to support short-term historical research using the Special Collections Department at GW’s Jacob Burns Law Library.

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Gordon Selected for 2012 Federal 100 Award

Gordon Selected for 2012 Federal 100 Award | Associate Dean Daniel Gordon has been selected to receive a 2012 Federal 100 Award. The awards are given to executives from government, industry, and academia who are found by a select panel of judges to have had the greatest impact on the government information systems community.

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GW Law Tech Policy Talks

GW Law Tech Policy Talks | In recent weeks, GW Law faculty gathered with Internet policy and technology leaders to discuss breaking news and trends in the industry, highlighting the Law School’s expertise and leadership in the field.

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Tawresey and Harris Win 2012 Giles Sutherland Rich Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition

GW Law congratulates Gwendolyn Tawresey and Philip Harris on their victory in this year's Giles Sutherland Rich Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition Finals.

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