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Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Life, Love, Liberty, and Law
Professor Rosen details the life and legacy of RBG in his new book, Conversations with RBG.
Reorganizing Government

Professor Robert L. Glicksman examines how government is designed and proposes a framework to improve institutions in a new book.
Celebrating 50 Years of Environmental and Energy Law

Read Program Director Lin Harmon-Walker's environmental thought experiment from the new Environmental and Energy Law newsletter.

20th & H

Three JAG judges stand behind the bench, with four GW Law students standing in front for a group photo.

Students Participate in Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals Case

February 21, 2020

GW Law students submit amicus briefs for a case heard by the Air Force appeals court. Alice Lee, 3L, and Joseph Grossman, 2L, presented oral arguments and responded to questions from the judges.

GW Names New Law Dean

February 19, 2020

University of Virginia law Professor Dayna Bowen Matthew brings more than 30 years of legal and academic experience and a passion for public service and equity.

Christine Wais Appointed Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

February 04, 2020

Ms. Wais has a strong background in major and principal giving, pipeline development, annual giving, and donor stewardship in higher education.

Beyond the Capital

Portrait of Professor Jeremy Bearer-Friend

Listen Now: 2020 Election, Taxes, and Socioeconomic Justice

February 14, 2020

Professor Jeremy Bearer-Friend gives his expert perspective on the future of US tax policy for the CAP•impact podcast. "In order to fix the problem, it's not just changing the tax code. It's changing our political system."

Portrait of Spencer A. Overton, Christopher A. Bracey, and Alfreda Robinson

Overton, Bracey, and Robinson Recognized by Lawyers of Color

February 12, 2020

Professor Overton, Dean Bracey, and Associate Dean Robinson were named to the 2020 Power List by Lawyers of Color. The list honors the most influential minority attorneys and allies in the nation.

Fighting For Families: A Q & A With Alumna Megan Elman

February 10, 2020

Ms. Elman worked in the Immigration Clinic during her time as a student. Now, she defends clients in immigration court as an Immigrant Justice Fellow. "I am drawn to immigration law because it's all about family and community."

Study Law Where Law Is Made

Meredith Lapp

JD '18

""One summer, I worked with another law student from the Midwest who had to cram the great experience of working in DC into just a few short weeks. But because I was here in DC, I could continue working at my externship during the school year. This lead eventually to a job offer.""